Grass Valley Prelude v.3.0 - Manual (Page 15)

Prelude — Instruction Manual 15
Section
2
Installation and Initial Setup
Introduction
The Prelude control system does not use dedicated controller hardware,
which reduces system costs. Instead, control panels communicate directly
with the Matrix frame(s) via Ethernet. To accomplish this, compatible hard-
ware and software must be installed and the components need to be prop-
erly connected. Finally, router and control panel configuration files are
created and sent to all the control panels.
This section covers hardware installation and basic configuration that
creates an operational Prelude system. Customizing this system for your
individual requirements is covered in Section 3-Configuration Reference.
Installation Procedures Overview
Initial Shipment
Initial shipments of a Concerto based Prelude system has components that
are pre-configured at the factory with unique IP addresses. Acappella
system components ship with default IP addresses that will be the same for
each type of component.
For both these systems, initial installation and setup involves:
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Install a customer provided Ethernet switch as part of a standalone
network and provide AC power to the switch.
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Install the Concerto frame and/or the Acappella frame(s) in a rack and
provide AC power.
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Install the remote control panels in racks and provide AC power.
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Connect all Prelude system components to the Ethernet switch.