AMX Distribution Matrix Octaire - Manual (Page 31)

Installation and Setup
27 Octaire Instruction Manual
Applying Power and Startup
Two standard US power cords for the redundant power supplies are provided for installations within the
US. Maximum power specifications are on the power receptacle (also listed on page 13). Always use an
earth-grounded power cord / system with an Octaire system.
The source electrical outlet should be installed near the Octaire, easily accessible, and properly
grounded. Power should come from a building branch circuit. We strongly recommend using a dedicated
line for the system’s power. Use a minimum breaker current rating of 30 A for 110 V or 15 A for 230 V.
To avoid an overload, note the power consumption rating of all the equipment connected to the circuit
breaker before applying power.
Complete Power Redundancy Setup
For proper redundant operations, both power supplies must be powered at all times. To take full
advantage of the dual power feeds and redundant power supplies on the Octaire, we recommend cabling
the primary (upper) Octaire power feed(s) via a power strip to an outlet connected to one circuit breaker
and the redundant (lower) power feed(s) via a power strip to an outlet connected to a second circuit
breaker (FIG. 19).
Note: We recommend attaching all power cords to surge protectors and/or AC line conditioners.
Power-Up Sequence
To apply power:
1. Attach the first source device and the first destination device (see page 21, “Attaching Inputs and
Outputs”). Depending on the signal type (e.g., component signals), you may need to attach multiple
input and output connectors.
Do not apply power to the source and destination devices until Step 7.
2. Optional – Attach an external controller (see page 24, “Attaching External Control”).
FIG. 19 Power setup for complete redundancy
Circuit Breaker 2 Circuit Breaker 1
Primary Redundant
Power Feed Power Feed