Comtrol RocketPort EXPRESS SMPTE - Manual (Page 8)

8 - Card and Interface Installation RocketPort EXPRESS SMPTE User Guide: 2000482 Rev. B
Attaching an Octacable Interface Cable
Do not connect an interface to the card when the host
system is powered on, this can cause the card to fail.
9. Attach the appropriate interface (octacable or interface box) to the RocketPort
EXPRESS SMPTE:
• Attaching an Octacable Interface Cable on Page 8
• Attaching an Interface Box on Page 9
• Installing a Rackmount Interface Box on Page 10
Attaching an Octacable Interface Cable
Use this procedure to complete the octacable installation.
1. Make sure that the host system is powered off before connecting the cable.
2. Attach the 68-pin end of the octacable to the card.
Make sure that the connectors are properly
aligned and forcefully push the connector of
the Octacable with a rocking motion into the
card connector. Make sure that the connector
is seated tightly before tightening the
retaining screws on the connector.
3. Tighten the retaining screws.
4. Power on the host system.
5. Click Cancel if a Found New Hardware message appears on a Windows
operating system.
Execute the device driver assembly to start the driver installation.
For other operating system device drivers, see Locating the Latest Drivers and
Documentation on Page 5.
6. After installing the driver, you should verify that the ports are functioning
properly and then connect your serial devices.
You can use the Troubleshooting section on Page 15 for port testing
procedures.
Refer to Connecting Serial Devices on Page 11 for information about
connecting serial devices.
Caution
Caution