Specifications

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3.1 Installation Notes
A FOCUS chassis is typically shipped assembled,
with all common equipment, channel modules,
and module interfaces already installed. In most
cases, the correct software configuration (e.g.,
synchronization, module settings, channel assign-
ments) for the installed equipment has also been
done and is stored in the Maintenance Module of
each chassis.
If your chassis came already assembled (i.e.,
with all common equipment, interfaces, and
channel modules installed and configured), the
only thing you will have to do, aside from the
recommended acceptance tests (see below), is
connect the proper wiring and cables, apply
power, and bring it on-line. Complete instructions
for connecting the wiring and cables are provided
in the “Hardware Installation and Connections”
section later in this chapter.
If your chassis came unassembled, you will need
to install the common equipment, interfaces, and
channel modules, connect the proper wiring and
cables, configure the system using the FOCUS
Configuration Software (FCS), and perform the
recommended acceptance tests.
The “Hardware Installation and Connections”
section later in this chapter takes you step-by-step
through the hardware installation procedure for
the chassis and common equipment (i.e., the
system modules) and the channel modules and
interfaces. Along the way, it tells you how to
connect all wiring and cables to the chassis and
the individual module interfaces.
The “Software Installation” section, also in this
chapter, tells you how to install the FOCUS
Configuration Software (FCS) on a PC and then
connect the PC to a FOCUS chassis.
The software configuration instructions are
provided in FCS’ online help system. Step-by-step
instructions for performing the acceptance tests
for the chassis and the common equipment are in
Chapter 4. Individual channel module acceptance
tests are provided in their respective chapters.
Whether your equipment came assembled or
unassembled, we recommend that you set up each
chassis (or each module that came uninstalled) in
a test environment, attach any necessary wiring
and cables, and perform the recommended accep-
tance tests (see Chapter 4 or the chapters for
individual modules) before installing it in an
operating network.
3.1.1 Storage
If you are setting the equipment aside before use,
we recommend you store it in its special cartons
(in a moisture-free area) away from dust and other
foreign matter.
3.1.2 Unpacking
If the FOCUS is shipped unmounted, it is in
special cartons that are designed to protect the
equipment against damage.
UNPACK EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT
CAREFULLY, SO THAT NO PARTS ARE LOST.
CAUTION !
3. Installation