Extron Electronics Matrix 100 Switcher - Manual (Page 32)

Extron • Matrix 100 • User’s Manual
Chapter 4 • Matrix 100 Hardware Installation
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Removing the Matrix 100 Cover
Use this procedure to prepare the Matrix 100 for making any hardware changes
that require access to the inside of the unit.
_________ The ambient temperature of the rack should not exceed 50° C. To insure proper
ventilation, we recommend that you allow a minimum of one rack unit spacing
above and one below the Matrix 100, if forced air cooling is not used.
1. Turn off input power to the Matrix 100; disconnect power cord(s).
2. If the Matrix 100 is rack-mounted, remove it and place on a clean workspace.
3. Remove the six screws that hold the Matrix cover. Lift the cover-half straight
up to expose the Main Controller board inside. (See Figure 4-2)
_______ When changing a front panel, the side panels may move when the panel is off,
misaligning the panel screws with the mounting holes. With the top cover off,
move the sides, if necessary, to align the holes. After the new front panel is
mounted, replace the top cover.
4. Go to the appropriate installation procedure.
_________ Take care to remove the four spacers from the rear of the panel.
Avoid ElectroStatic Discharge
Things that cause static electricity:
1. Materials such as clothing, carpet,
shoe soles, packaging, etc. rubbing
together.
2. Low humidity adds to the problem.
Ways to prevent static buildup:
1. Best – Wear an ESD wrist strap that
is grounded to the metal chassis or
frame of the Matrix 100.
2. Don't touch any IC chips unless it is
absolutely necessary.
3. Touch the metal frame, or chassis
before (and while) working near
sensitive electronic components.
This discharges static buildup from
your body.
4. Avoid movements (shifting, sliding,
walking, scratching, rubbing, etc.)
during the time you are working near
sensitive electronic components.
Again, the movement of clothing,
shoes on carpet, etc. will generate
more static.
Figure 4-2. Matrix 100 Cover has six screws.
Changing Matrix Front Panels
All Matrix 100 units ship with either a QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller
(QS-FPC) or a Blank Front Panel. There may be a need to change this
configuration, such as:
• If the QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC) is to be removed, for
example to install it remotely, a blank front panel must be installed in its place.
• If the Matrix 100 Series Switcher is presently configured with the blank front
panel and the optional QuickSwitch Front Panel Controller (QS-FPC) is to be
installed.
If there is a need to change this configuration, refer to "Removing the Matrix 100
Cover" (above), and use the appropriate procedure from the following page.