Remove a Module from an Existing Group

Very infrequently, you will have to remove a module in one of your groups. This procedure is very simple and can be performed while the system is still up and running. Make sure you understand these instructions so you can complete the steps in the least amount of time.

Configuring the Software

The first step to removing a module involves configuring the software. Again this can be accomplished without having to restart the software. Select play to watch the video demonstrating how the software is configured. Remember to enter avitech when the software prompts you to enter a password.

Click on Play Again to start the video.

Removing a Module

Removing the last module:

1. Disconnect the VGA connector from the display to the last module and connect it to the Analog out on the next module down. Make sure to disconnect the DVI looping cable from the Digital out on the next module down.

2. Disconnect the long RS-485 cable from the last module and also the RS-485 looping cable from the Com In port on the next module down.

3. Connect the long RS-485 cable to the Com In port on the next module down.

4. Disconnect all your inputs and power off the module.

5. Disconnect the power chord and remove the module from your rack.

Removing the middle module:

1. Disconnect the DVI looping cable going into the Digital In port on the module you wish to remove.

2. Disconnect the DVI looping cable going into the Digital In port on the next module up.

3. Connect the DVI looping cable you removed in step 1 into the Digital In port in step 2.

4. Disconnect the RS-485 looping cable going into the Com Out port on the module you wish to remove.

5. Disconnect the RS-485 looping cable going into the Com In port on the next module up.

6. Connect the RS-485 looping cable you removed in step 4 into the Com In port in step 5.

7. Disconnect all your inputs and power off the module.

8. Disconnect the power chord and remove the module from your rack.

Removing the first module:

1. Disconnect the long DVI cable going into the Digital In port on the first module.

2. Disconnect the DVI looping cable going into the Digital In port on the second module.

3. Connect the long DVI cable you removed in step 1 into the Digital In port in step 2.

4. Disconnect the RS-485 looping cable coming out from the Com Out port on the second module.

5. Disconnect all your inputs and power off the module.

6. Disconnect the power chord and remove the module from your rack.