Alyseum ALeX - Manual (Page 6)

ALeX – User’s manual © - Revision 1.7
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4.4 How to install the ALeX?
On Alyseum’s web site http://www.alyseum.com/support you will find additional reference
information about installing the module as well as a list of equipment already upgraded.
This list points you to user’s experience, manuals and other technical reference so that you
can benefit from their know-how.
If you are the first to upgrade a given piece of equipment, thank you to share your experience
with other users by sending us the link to your site or the explanations and pictures that we
could host on our site.
Here is a checklist for an efficient upgrading explanation:
● Pictures of the screws to be removed in order to open the equipment
● Picture of the MIDI-in trace or wire cutting location
● Pictures of the soldering points of the various wires
● If possible, some related schematics (hand drawn is fine – we can carry on from there)
● Pictures of the mechanical location and drilling
● Picture of the final result
4.4.1 Equipment opening
If you own the service manual of the equipment, follow the opening instructions. Otherwise,
remove the screws with caution and place them on a piece of paper with annotation of their
location in order to avoid any mistakes later on.
4.4.2 Choosing a location for the ALeX module
● If possible, ensure that the location chosen is close to the MIDI connectors as well as
the digital supply .
● Select a place that offers enough room to avoid touching any other electronic parts
inside your equipment
● Avoid placing the module too close from strong heat sources
4.4.3 Mechanical works
● Use scissors to cut the template sticker and place it at the
chosen location
● Drill (X) the 2 securing holes with a 3mm drill
● Drill (X) a pre-sawing hole for the RJ45 connector with a 3mm
drill
● Proceed with sawing of the RJ45 connector hole with a wire saw according to the
template
● Deburr the holes and clean up you work
To avoid any risk of short circuit, ensure that no filings or other metal bits remain inside the
casing of the equipment.
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