WorldCast Equinox - Release 3.1 - user manual – 07/2011
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4. INSTALLATION AND WIRING
This chapter describes the general installation procedure and the wiring schemes of the WorldCast Equinox
rear panel connectors. This section consists of four parts:
Preparing for installation of the WorldCast Equinox
Wiring power and signal connectors
Installing the WorldCast Codec Management System on a service PC
Getting Started and running the first loop back test
4.1. Pre-Installation Notes
Always pre-test the system on the bench in its intended configuration prior to installation at a
remote site.
Avoid cable interconnection length in excess of 1 meter (3.3 feet) in strong RF environments.
Do not allow the audio level to light the red “clip” LED on the front panel bar graph (module de-
tail screen on the CMS), as this causes severe distortion (digital audio overload).
All network interface ports (X.21, ISDN and LAN) and mains power connection must be external-
ly protected from lightening strikes – damage from lightening strikes is not covered by the war-
ranty.
4.2. Basic Installation Guide
Tools and Cables Required
In addition to the content of the packing list, the following items are necessary to complete the installation, de-
pending on your WorldCast Equinox configuration.
Tools:
One flat or Phillips screwdriver suitable for M 6 rack mounting bolts. A basic electronics toolkit is
useful for individual cabling.
Rack mounting hardware:
Four M 6 bolts with plastic protection washers.
Network connection cables:
For Ethernet (IP) connection at least one CAT5 cable (straight through to connect to a hub or
switch).
For ISDN connections one cable (straight through to connect to network terminator) for each
ISDN interface used. Standard Cat 5 Ethernet cable is generally not suitable as Ethernet twisted
pairs are terminated on different pins. For X.21 connections 15 way cable terminated in 15 way
D type plug.
CMS (Worldcast Codec Management System) software connection:
One CAT5 Ethernet cable either straight through wired to connect to a hub (recommended) or a
cross-over CAT5 cable to connect the WorldCast Equinox with a PC (without network devices).
Ethernet hub or switch:
Providing an Ethernet hub or switch facilitate the connection and configuration of more than one
WorldCast Equinox frame simultaneously.
Cables for each payload channel:
At least one male or female standard audio cable, equipped with balanced wired XLR connect-
ors.
Power cables:
An AC power cable is supplied with the WorldCast Equinox.
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