Change an input / output card

Installation rules⚓

  • Cards must be installed from top to bottom.

    (Inputs and outputs are numbered in rows from left to right and from top to bottom (see Rear Panel).

  • LivePremier units must have 2, 4 or 6 input cards (no odd numbers).

  • Empty input / output card slots must be protected by Filler input / output cards to avoid long-term damage.

ExampleTools required:⚓

One cross-head screwdriver

Warning

  • Do not remove cards other than input, output or control cards.
  • Do not replace input cards with output cards and vice versa.
  • Do not force cards elsewhere than their dedicated slots.
Prerequisite

The unit must be turned off and disconnected from power.⚓

Input / output cards are NOT hot-swappable.

Procedure
  1. Turn off the LivePremier unit and disconnect all power supply.⚓
  2. Locate the card to change.⚓
  3. Loosen the screws on both sides of the card, use the screwdriver if needed.⚓
  4. Carefully place the card in the provided slot.⚓
  5. Put the new card in place, keep a straight axis and pay attention to the rails.⚓
  6. Push the new card until mechanical stop to ensure the connection is correct.⚓
  7. Tighten the screws on both sides of the card, use the screwdriver.⚓
  8. Reconnect the power supplies and turn on the LivePremier unit.⚓
  9. Open the Web RCS to check the new card is correctly installed.⚓
  10. Update the LivePremier unit if needed.⚓
Comments
  • Link Connector card must be installed in the last output slot at the bottom of the chassis.
  • Installing or replacing an 8-plug HDMI card requires changinges the inputs numbering and rebooting the system.