Starplus Triad Xts Installation Manual

KSU Installation3-7
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Figure 3-3: Connecting Cabinet 0 and Cabinet 1 

3-8KSU Installation
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Figure 3-4: Mounting Cabinets 0, 1, & 2
48.3” 

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KSU Grounding
To ensure proper system operation and for safety purposes, a good earth ground is required.
A metallic cold water pipe usually provides a reliable ground. Carefully check that the pipe
does not contain insulated joints that could isolate the ground path. If insulated joints exist,
another earth ground source must be used or, if allowed, the joints may be bridged.
A #14 insulated AWG or larger copper wire should be used between the ground...

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Power Line Surge Protection
The AC outlet should be equipped with an additional power line transient surge protection
device. Systems using such devices are more resistant to damage from power line surges
than unprotected systems. Power line surges often occur during switching operations and
especially during violent thunderstorm activity.
Protector Specifications-- Installation of a surge protector meeting these specifications
prevents or minimizes...

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Optional Mounting Racks
Mounting Rack (Floor Model)
1. To install on the floor, use the optional foot.
2. To install the second or third Cabinets, use the screws provided to connect them as in
Figure 3-6.
3. The installation position of the optional foot can be adjusted according to the
environment.
Figure 3-6: Mounting Rack 

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Optional Rack (Cabinet Model)
1. To mount rack, use the optional BRK (Bracket for installation on the rack). Usable rack is
the standard 19”rack. Any 19”open rack can be used.
2. After placing the rack on a flat floor, attach the Cabinet to the rack using provided BRK
with bolts and nuts on both sides as shown inFigure 3-7.
Figure 3-7: Optional Rack 

Ring Generator Unit Installation 3-13
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Ring Generator Unit Installation
The Ring Generator Unit (RGU3) is needed if a SLIB is to be installed in a Cabinet. The RGU3
provides ring voltage and a Message Wait Source. A cable for connecting the RGU3 and KSU
is provided.
1. Mount the unit inside the Cabinet to the bottom side panel on the right with the two
screws provided.
2. Connect the unit to the backplane via CN14 connector (marked on PCB).
PowerSupplyUnitInstallation
The...

3-14PCB Installation
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Before Installation-- Ensure that the AC plug connected to Cabinet 0 is NOT plugged into
the AC outlet.
1. Place the PSU in the left-most slot in Cabinet 0, aligning the card guides with the PSU PCB
and PSU frame flanges.
2. Slide the PSU into place using the injectors to seat the PSU fully in the Cabinet.
3. Then affix the PSU to the Cabinet with the two screws provided.
Figure 3-8: PSU Installation
PCB Installation
PCB Handling and General...

Main Processing Board Installation 3-15
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Removing a PCB
Reverse theInserting a PCBprocedure. Installation method of the PCB is shown inFigure 3-9.
There is a ground tab located on the top and bottom of each PCB toward the front end of the
card.Thereisalsoagroundtablocatedtotherightofeachcardguideineachcabinet.Make
sure when the PCBs are inserted into the card guide and secured in their respective card slots,
that the ground tab on each card mates with the ground tab on each...

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DIP Switch Positions (SW3)
The MPB also has an eight-position DIP switch, SW3. The default setting is: All ON position.
The function of each switch position is as follows:
Before programmingthe system, dip switch 8 (database default switch) should be placed in
the on position and power cycled off and on to initialize the system database to default. Once
the database has been initialized, switch 8 should be placed in the off position...