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FS4 Frame Synchronizer/Converter v1.1
Chapter 3: Installation & Configuration
Installation Overview
The installation and set up of an FS4 is very simple. Plug both AC supply cords into AC
mains power (separate branch circuits for redundancy), connect the LAN connector to a
LAN, WAN or local computer with a web-browser, and then connect source and
destination video and audio equipment.
NOTE:
The AJA FS4 should be plugged into 3-wire 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz power (autosensing) before
you make connections to other equipment. The AC cords provide a path to ground for
accidental static discharge to protect system equipment. The unit has two fully independent
and redundant power supplies and will operate with one or both AC power cords plugged
into the unit. However, fault-tolerance exists only if both power supplies are connected and
plugged into separate branch circuits. Then if power is lost on a branch or one of the supplies,
the unit will continue to operate on the remaining circuit and power supply.
Installation
Summary
All the steps of installation and configuration are documented in this chapter and are
summarized as follows:
1. Unpack the shipping box, removing the FS4 and two power cords.
2. Install any physical options, such as SFP I/O modules.
3. Mount the physical chassis as desired: front rack, rear rack, or desk mount. If you are
mounting multiple FS4 units, try to place them visually in the same area so you can
use an attached computer to turn on and see the
ID
LED of the FS4 you’re
communicating with. For physical installation details, see
.
4. Connect the two FS4 power cords to mains AC. For redundancy, use both power
supplies and connect them to separate branch circuits so that the FS4 will continue
to operate even if a circuit breaker opens on one branch.
5. If you plan to use remote control, connect your computer to the FS4 directly using an
Ethernet cable, or connect both the computer and the FS4 to a local area network
through an appropriate hub or router. Also set the FS4 IP address in the menus, and
then use a computer to test (ping) the FS4 over the network connection to verify
communication. For details, see
6. Install a web browser on the computer, if not already present, for accessing the FS4
web pages. You can access the pages simply by entering the FS4 IP address in the
browser address field. See
“Web Browser Control” on page 31
for details.
7. Connect the FS4 to system audio and video sources, including VTRs, monitors, DVD
players, video switchers, and audio mixers. For details, see
.
8. Test the FS4 with all of your devices to verify everything is working.
Warning!
To meet safety regulations for leakage current and to ensure redundancy in the event
that a branch circuit breaker shuts off a branch, connect the dual power supplies to
separate branch circuits.
