CommScope SYSTIMAX imVision X User Manual

User Guide
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Rev A / June 2018
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SYSTIMAX® imVision® Controller X User Guide
Contents
OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
THE IMVISION
®
SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
IPATCH
®
PANELS .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
IMVISION
®
CONTROLLER X .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
IMVISION
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SYSTEM MANAGER SOFTWARE ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
USING THE IMVISION CONTROLLER X DISPLAY .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
READY SCREEN ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
HOME SCREEN .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
SETTINGS MENU ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
TOOLS MENU ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
SYSTEM MANAGER CONNECTION INDICATORS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
CONFIRM, JOBS AND ALARMS BUTTONS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
AUDIBLE AND VISIBLE FEEDBACK ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
FOLLOWING PROMPTS IN THE IMVISION SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
CONNECTING IMVISION CONTROLLER X’S IN A ZONE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
ORDERING PANELS IN THE IMVISION SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
DELETING PANELS AND RACKS.................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
NETWORK CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
NETWORK PORT USAGE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
WEB USER INTERFACE.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
USERNAME AND PASSWORD FOR THE WEB USER INTERFACE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
SCREEN LOCK PIN FEATURE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
PATCHING MODE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
PATCHING AND TRACING ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
PERFORMING GUIDED PATCHING JOBS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
PERFORMING UNGUIDED PATCHING JOBS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
TRACING A PATCH CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
CORRECTING PATCHING ERRORS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
CONFIRMING A PATCH CONNECTION ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
MULTI-RACK MODE........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
CONNECTING DEPENDENT RACKS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
ORDERING DEPENDENT RACKS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
ORDERING PANELS / SHELVES ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
CHECKING RACK UNIT (RU) AVAILABILITY FOR EACH RACK IN MULTI-RACK MODE ................................................................................................................................................... 21
MULTI-RACK INFORMATION ON THE READY SCREEN ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
TABBED SCREENS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
FIRMWARE MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
DETERMINING CURRENT FIRMWARE VERSIONS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

CommScope SYSTIMAX imVision X Specifications

General

Brand	CommScope
Model	SYSTIMAX imVision X
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Overview

Important Safety Instructions

Details critical safety precautions for operating and installing the imVision Controller X to prevent fire, electric shock, and injury.

The imVision® System

iPatch® Panels

Explains how iPatch panels monitor connections by sensing patch cord insertion and record them in a database for tracing.

imVision® Controller X

Describes the Controller X's role in maintaining connection databases, responding to panel changes, and its touchscreen interface capabilities.

imVision® System Manager Software

Details the System Manager software for viewing and managing patch connections, scheduling work orders, and tracking jobs.

Using the imVision Controller X Display

Ready Screen

Describes the initial screen displayed upon boot or wake, showing Network Manager status and rack information.

Home Screen

Accesses the Tools and Settings menus for configuration and diagnostic tasks on the imVision Controller X.

Settings Menu

Contains options for configuring network settings, patching mode, screen lock, and language.

Tools Menu

Provides options for obtaining information and performing diagnostic and recovery tasks for the imVision Controller X.

System Manager Connection Indicators

Confirm, Jobs, and Alarms Buttons

Explains the function of on-screen buttons that indicate pending confirmations, scheduled jobs, or system alarms.

Audible and Visible Feedback

Details the system's audible tones and visual cues for feedback on operations like key presses, connections, and confirmations.

Following Prompts and Connecting Controllers

Following Prompts in the imVision System

Guides users to follow on-screen prompts for panel work and alarm responses for helpful feedback.

Connecting imVision Controller X's in a Zone

Explains how to chain multiple imVision Controllers or Controller X's into a patching zone using A/IN and B/OUT ports.

Panel and Network Configuration

Ordering Panels in the imVision System

Details the process of ordering panels and modules sequentially within racks during initial setup or after additions.

Deleting Panels and Racks

Describes how to remove panels or racks from the system's memory via the imVision Controller X.

Network Configuration

Outlines the steps to configure the network settings for the imVision system, including IP addresses and network manager.

Network Port Usage

Web User Interface

Username and Password for the Web User Interface

Specifies default credentials and how to change them for accessing the imVision Controller X web interface.

Screen Lock PIN Feature

Explains how to enable and use the PIN feature to lock the imVision Controller X display for security.

Patching Mode

Patching and Tracing

Performing Guided Patching Jobs

Guides technicians through jobs sent by System Manager, using onscreen instructions and panel LEDs for connections.

Performing Unguided Patching Jobs

Details how to add or remove connections manually without scheduled jobs, including simplex and equipment connections.

Tracing a Patch Connection

Explains how to trace connections by pressing panel ports and identifying connected ends via LEDs and display information.

Correcting Patching Errors

Confirming a Patch Connection

Multi-Rack Mode

Connecting Dependent racks

Describes connecting adjacent racks to the imVision Controller X using panel bus connectors and jumpers.

Ordering Dependent Racks

Explains how to configure the numeric order of managed racks, including options to change rack numbering.

Panel and Rack Information

Ordering Panels / Shelves

Details the process for ordering iPatch equipment in racks, including how the system advances to the next rack.

Checking Rack Unit (RU) Availability for Each Rack in Multi-Rack Mode

Shows how to check available rack units (RU) for each rack in multi-rack mode via the Panel Information tool.

Firmware Management

Determining Current Firmware Versions

Explains methods to find firmware versions for imVision Controllers using the display or System Manager.

Firmware Update

Provides instructions for updating firmware via a web browser or through the imVision System Manager software.

Rebooting and Resetting to Factory Defaults

Clear Memory

Details the process to erase all configuration, network, and security settings to factory defaults via the Tools menu.

Rebooting Using the RESET Button

Explains how to reboot the imVision Controller X by pressing and holding the reset button for 5 seconds.

Resetting to Factory Defaults Using the RESET Button

Provides steps to reset the unit to factory defaults by utilizing the reset button and status LED indicators.

Troubleshooting

Patch Connection Tracing Problems

Addresses issues with trace information display, incorrect panel/port identification, and non-responsive LEDs during tracing.

Job Display and Scheduling Issues

Covers problems where scheduled jobs do not appear on the controller, or issues with job execution and synchronization.

Controller Communication Failures

Troubleshoots alarms related to controller communication, touchscreens, and incorrect port switch configurations.

Panel Communication Failures

Addresses issues where panels are disconnected from the bus, have failed, or are not supported by the controller firmware.

Trade-marks

Contact Information