Grass Valley NV8256-Plus v.1.2 - Manual (Page 36)

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3. Installation
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6 Make permanent or temporary diagnostic connections. Diagnostic connections enable the
router and UniConfig to communicate. This is important when initially configuring the router
and any time the router is reconfigured. See
Making Diagnostic Connections on page 42.
7 Make connections to signals acting as references video signals. If reconfiguring, verify that all
necessary reference connections are made for the signals being routed. See Making Video Ref-
erence Connections on page 45.
8 Make connections to external equipment for the monitoring of signal quality. See Making Mon-
itor Connections on page 45.
9 Connect the alarm connection on the router to an external indicator. If reconfiguring, skip this
step if alarm connections are still adequate. See Making Alarm Connections on page 48.
• Install UniConfig. If reconfiguring, UniConfig does not need to be reinstalled. See the UniCon-
fig User’s Guide.
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When your NV8256-Plus products from NVISION arrive, immediately inspect the shipping con-
tainer for any obvious damage. If the container is damaged, unpack and inspect the contents. If the
contents are damaged, notify the carrier immediately.
When unpacking the shipping container, look for the packing slip and compare it against the con-
tents to verify that everything ordered was received. If anything is missing (or if equipment is dam-
aged unrelated to shipping), please contact NVISION. For contact information, see
Technical
Support Contact Information on page iii.
The package does not contain mounting rack, network cables, video cables, mounting screws, or
grounding wire.
This document does not address the shipment or installation of any other equipment or software
that can be used in conjunction with the routers, including control systems or configuration soft-
ware.
Preparing for Installation
You will need the following items before getting started:
Note The NV8256-Plus has a separate power supply frame (NV6257).
A PC running Windows
®
2000 or higher, or Windows XP Professional. ® This PC is
required only for system configuration.
PC hardware requirements:
CD drive.
RS-232 serial COM port (DE9) capable of operating at 38.4 Kbps, 9600 baud.
10BaseT or 10/100BaseT (preferred) Ethernet port.
100 Mb/s Ethernet switch or hub.