Rose Electronics Orion X-series - Manual (Page 16)

INSTALLATION
8 Orion X Installation and Operations Manual
Installation
The installation section of this manual explains the basic System Setup. It then describes in detail how to
set up the Orion X as a KVM Matrix, a Video Matrix , as well as how to stack and cascade Orion X
switches.
System Setup
First time users are recommended to set up the system in the same room as a test setup. This will allow
you to identify and solve any cabling problems, and experiment with your system more conveniently.
Setup of the matrix
1. Install the CPU and I/O boards.
2. Connect keyboard, mouse and monitor to the CPU board.
3. Switch on the Orion X power supply.
4. Display the OSD menu via 'Hot Key' and ‘o’, select Configuration, and login with administrator rights.
5. Configure according to application requirements .
6. Select Save in the Configuration menu, and then select Restart Matrix.
7. Optional: Establish a network connection between the matrix and the Java tool in order to perform a
more extended configuration.
Setup of Extenders
1. Connect the CON units to the matrix using interconnect cables (Cat X or fiber).
2. Connect the CON units to the input devices to be used (like keyboard and mouse).
3. Connect the 5VDC power supply units to the CON units and apply power.
4. Check the basic function of the CON unit by displaying the OSD menu via 'Hot Key' and ‘o'.
5. Connect the source (computer, CPU) to the CPU unit of the extender by using the provided connection
cables.
6. Connect the CPU unit to the matrix by using interconnect cables (Cat X or fiber).
7. If the system is set up as an SDI video matrix, connect the video source directly to the matrix by using
interconnect cables (coax, fiber).
8. Connect the 5VDC power supply units to the CPU units.
9. Start the system.
Possible Orion X Setups
The Orion X can be set up in a variety of ways to provide the optimum system environment.
A portion of the Orion X can be configured as a Single-Head work station, a portion as Dual-Head or
Quad-Head, or even as a video matrix. The KVM and USB 2.0 can also be configured.
The Orion X can be configured via OSD, using the keyboard connected to the CPU board, or one
connected to an extender CON unit. It is also possible to configure it via the Java Tool.
The following sections show the typical installations of the Orion X.