Attaching an interface box – Comtrol RocketPort EXPRESS SMPTE User Manual
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RocketPort EXPRESS SMPTE User Guide: 2000482 Rev. B
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Attaching an Interface Box
Attaching an Interface Box
Use this procedure to complete the installation with an interface box.
Do not connect the cable to the RocketPort EXPRESS SMPTE card or
interface box when the computer is powered on. The interface is not
hot-swappable.
Connecting the cable to the RocketPort EXPRESS SMPTE card or
interface box while the computer is powered on may damage the
electronics on the card or interface box.
1.
Make sure that the host system is powered off before connecting the cable.
2.
Attach the LFH60 end of the interface cable to the RocketPort EXPRESS
SMPTE card and the DB37 end to the connector the interface box.
Make sure that the connectors are properly
aligned. Do NOT use force when connecting the
cables to the host adapter card.
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
6.
After installing the driver, you should verify that the ports are functioning
properly and then connect your serial devices.
You can use the
section on Page 15 for port testing
procedures.
on Page 11 for information about
connecting serial devices.
Caution
Caution