Installation procedure

It is very important that you read the installation procedure carefully before you attempt to install an nControl unit.

Note: Do not turn the unit on until instructed to do so in the procedure below.

To install an nControl unit into an equipment rack

1. Remove the unit from its packaging.
2. Remove all the other items from the packaging.
3. Check that you have all the items listed below:
   • nControl unit
   • 2 IEC removable power supply line cords
   • Green USB stick labeled nControl KEY (the hardware key – already inserted into a USB port on the front of the unit)
   • Red USB stick labeled nControl RESTORE (for recovering the nControl unit if it stops functioning)
   • User literature package.

   If any of these items is missing, please contact your Authorized Peavey MediaMatrix contractor/dealer.

   If you intend to use NWare:Kiosk with the nControl unit, or you want to view status information and change advanced Windows settings, you will also need a monitor, keyboard and mouse.

   Note: It is very important that you do not misplace the USB sticks. Ensure the green hardware key remains inserted in the nControl unit and the red restore USB stick can be found easily should you need to recover the unit.

4. Retain the packaging. It must be used if the unit is transported for any reason.
5. With a person standing at the front of the equipment rack and a person standing at the rear, position the nControl unit so that the holes in the mounting brackets are aligned with the holes on the rack posts.

   The unit does not require a gap above and below it in the equipment rack, as there are no ventilation holes at the top or bottom – all airflow is from the front of the unit to the back.

   Use caution when lifting the unit. Two people are required to install it into an equipment rack.

   	It is important to keep the rack stable. If this unit is the only one in the rack, install it at the bottom. If there are several devices to install in the rack, load the rack from the bottom up.
   	Do not block or obstruct the fan vents. Airflow must be maintained.

6. Fix the nControl unit into the equipment rack using rack-mount fitting screws (not provided).

   Caution: The unit may appear to be fixed securely using a single screw on either side, but we recommend that you fix the unit using all four screws.

7. Use a tape measure or a level to verify that the nControl unit is installed straight and level.
8. At the rear of the unit, insert an Ethernet cable into one of the Ethernet ports, then connect the other end of the cable to a local Ethernet switch.

   The nControl unit is configured to connect to a DHCP server to obtain an IP address and network settings. If it cannot find a DHCP server, an IP address starting with 169 will be used.

   You can use any of the available Ethernet ports. If the nControl is fitted with an Ethernet expansion card, you can use the ports on this card as well as the two ports fitted to the motherboard.

   Notes:

   • You must connect one of the ports on the motherboard to the control network. This is the network to which the NWare PC is connected.
   • If you want to interface with a CAB device, you must use the ports on the motherboard to connect to the control network and CobraNet network. For an example configuration, see Interfacing with a CAB device.
   • There is currently no redundancy support for network connections.

9. If you are intending to interface with a device via one of the RS-232 ports, using the RATC protocol, for example, connect a cable between the RS-232 port and the external device.

   Be sure to note the port name: COM1 (above the VGA port), COM2, COM3 or COM4 for when you configure the nControl using NWare.

   For information on the pin-outs, see RS-232 serial port pin outs.

10. If you are intending to use a PCI-1761 card, refer to the documentation supplied with the card for information on installation and connections.
11. If you are intending to use an AudioScience card, it is important that the jumpers on the card are set correctly before it is installed.

    Each card shipped from Peavey has an adapter number of 1, which is set using a jumper on the card. If you want to fit more than one AudioScience card to an nControl, you must specify a unique adapter number for each card.

    For more information on setting the jumpers, see Installing multiple AudioScience cards.

    Also refer to the documentation supplied with the card for more information on installation and connections.

12. Connect the supplied power cables to the power inlet sockets.
13. Connect the other ends of the cables to a power source.

    Use only the supplied cables or an equivalent international version.

    Note: You must connect both cables to the unit, otherwise a warning sound will be heard when you switch the unit on. The system is designed to provide redundant power using two independent power supplies.

14. Open the front panel of the nControl unit.
15. Check that the green hardware key is inserted into the recessed USB slot.

    

    Caution: The USB port for the hardware key is recessed, so that when the front panel is closed, the hardware key does not get damaged. The other USB ports on the front panel are not recessed and must not be used, otherwise you risk damaging the hardware key or the port.

    Notes:

    • If the hardware key is removed from the USB port, NWare projects containing devices from the nControl Devices part of the devices tree will not function.
    • The hardware key can be inserted into a USB port at the rear of the nControl unit, but we recommend that the key is inserted into the recessed USB port at the front, as this will make it easier to access should you need to remove the key.

16. If you are using a keyboard, monitor and mouse, connect these devices to the nControl unit using the ports at the rear.
17. Switch on the nControl unit.
18. Check that the green POWER LED is lit at the front of the unit and the fans can be heard.

    If a monitor is connected, a MediaMatrix boot screen will be displayed during the boot process. When the nControl unit has booted, the main set up screen will be displayed.

    If the unit fails to power up, check that both power cables have been inserted correctly and that power is being provided by the power source.

19. Close the front panel.