Operation Manual

64 Appendix G: Setting Up An XL8 System
DL451 Modular I/O
Operator Manual
Switching the XL8 Control Centre on/off
Carry out the following to switch the XL8 Control Centre on/off in a safe manner,
observing all WARNINGS and Cautions.
>> To switch on the XL8 Control Centre
WARNING!
DO NOT INSERT OR REMOVE A POWERCON® CONNECTOR
INTO/FROM REAR OF CONTROL CENTRE WITH MAINS POWER AND
ANY OF THE MAINS BAY SWITCHES ON. YOU MUST MAKE SURE ALL
MAINS BAY SWITCHES ARE OFF AND MAINS IS SWITCHED OFF AT THE POWER
OUTLET(S) FIRST.
Caution!
Before switching on, check that all monitor loudspeaker power
amplifiers are turned off or muted.
After connecting up the audio cables, carry out the following:
1 Plug the two control centre’s mains PowerCon® cables into the mains power
outlets.
2 Insert the two mains PowerCon® connectors into the PowerCon® sockets on rear
of control centre, observing the WARNING! above. Then, lock each one by
twisting the PowerCon® connector about 90° (1/4 turn) clockwise; you should
hear a click when it has locked in place. Check that both PowerCon® connectors
are securely fitted.
3 Observing the Caution! above, switch on all five bay mains on/off switches, one
after the other. It is important that you don’t switch on two or more
switches simultaneously.
4 The control centre will power up; the GUI will display the default screens and all
the controls will be set to default. You are now ready to start using the XL8
control centre.
1
Mains
outlet
Mains
plug
x5
3
Rear of XL8 Control Centre
x2
2
PowerCon®
connector
PowerCon®
socket