Installation overview – Extron Electronics VN-Matrix 250 User Guide User Manual
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Installation
Overview
This section provides an overview of the installation process. To set up the VNE 250 and
VND 250, follow these instructions and the instructions referenced by the links provided:
1.
If required, install small form‑factor pluggable (SFP) connectors in the LAN 2 ports (see
on page 16).
2.
Select a suitable location and mount the VNM 250 devices (see
page 129). Depending on your system, there may be multiple locations and multiple
units at each location.
3.
on the VNM 250 devices by connecting the provided power supplies (see
page 14). Do not connect the devices to a network.
4.
Decide which device will be the system controller. For large systems (more than
10 devices, you must use a VN‑Matrix Enterprise Controller. To configure the system
using the Enterprise Controller, see the VN-Matrix Enterprise Controller User Guide at
).
For smaller systems, you may use the Enterprise Controller or a VNM 250 unit as the
controller (see
Low Level Device Configuration
5.
Connect the Control connectors of the rear panel Coms port (three poles of the 5‑pole
captive screw connector) to a control computer. Use DataViewer to configure the IP
addresses for both the control port and streaming port, the subnet mask, and gateway
for each unit (see
Low Level Device Configuration
ATTENTION: Prepare thoroughly before connecting or configuring the VNM 250
for an existing network. Contact your network administrator to ensure you
have the correct network information for each device that is being added to the
network. Incorrect connection or configuration may disrupt the network.
NOTE: Extron recommends configuring the IP addresses through the Coms port
on the rear panel. Alternatively, it is possible to use SIS commands (through the
USB on the front panel) or the front panel menu.
6.
Connect all the VNM 250 units to the network (see
on
page 15).
NOTES:
•
Ensure that the LAN 2 port is connected to the designated streaming
network.
•
The control port is used with IP Link or third‑party control devices. A control
port connection is not required for normal operation of the VNM 250 unit.
7.
Connect the video sources to the encoders and display equipment to the decoders (see
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