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www.asti-usa.com ASTi DACS: Operation & Maintenance Manual (Version 4, Rev. B.1)

Chapter 3: Preparation for Use

This chapter provides the preparation and installation information needed for Digital Audio Com-

munication System (DACS) operation. Topics covered include receiving, inspection, external

equipment installation, and software set-up.

Receiving and Unpacking

Upon receipt of your ASTi Digital Audio Communication System, check that all containers have

been received according to the shipping manifest and that no apparent damage has incurred during

shipping. Do not accept containers that are obviously damaged without ﬁrst consulting with the

carrying authority.

Unpack and carefully remove the DACS components from their shipping containers in accor-

dance with procedures common to industry standard practices. Be sure to observe all notes, cau-

tion or warning labels as may be apparent on the outside and inside of the shipping containers.

Parts Inventory

After all equipment has been removed from their containers, verify equipment and documentation

received against the shipping invoice. Notify ASTi immediately of any discrepancy.

All Digital Audio Communication Systems are shipped with Engineering Drawings which iden-

tify the system conﬁguration and card arrangement within the DACS. RIUs and AIUs are also

packaged with additional conﬁguration and user information. Packing lists also provide detailed

information about the shipment and may contain important notes.

Verify that the system received matches the top assembly drawing to ensure that all components

are installed and conﬁgured correctly. Notify ASTi of any discrepancy.

To determine that the appropriate Model Builder software packages have been provided, examine

the Software Protection Key Code Disk included with the system. Software Packages (also called

software options) which are installed on the system are listed on the disk label. Veriﬁcation can

also be made once the system is operational by examining the Model Builder Options page within

the Model Builder software environment.

Note 1: Original copies of software can be found in the documentation book.

Note 2: When using a MicroDACS, the DOS installation software is provided on a separate Com-

pactFlash™ module. This module is used when cold-starting the system.