Installation manual

MONGOOSE

Installation Manual

Installing a RAD in an Existing Mongoose System

If you need to install a new RAD after a Mongoose system is already up and running, the process is fairly

simple. RADs are hot-swappable. In other words, you can replace a RAD without having to power down

the system.

If you are installing a RAD in an existing Mongoose system, you are likely doing one of three things:

• Installing a new RAD

• Replacing a RAD that is not working

• Replacing a RAD with a diﬀerent RAD model

In all three situations, the Mongoose behavior is the same. It automatically detects the new RAD and

compares its model number to the model number conﬁgured in the Mongoose for that port. If the model

numbers match, the Mongoose sends the relevant conﬁguration data as well as any required ﬁrmware

updates to the RAD. If the model numbers do not match, the Mongoose front panel Enabled LEDs ﬂash

yellow, also the four indicators on the RAD (Power, Comm, Audio Rx, and Audio Tx) ﬂash red.

To install an additional RAD into an existing system:

1. Follow the same procedure that was outlined in the previous section. You do not need to power

down the Mongoose before or after installing the RAD.

2. Update the Mongoose conﬁguration to reﬂect the additional RAD.

• If you were given a new conﬁguration ﬁle that includes the additional RAD, you need to load

it into the Mongoose. See "Task 2: Loading a Conﬁguration File" on page 20.

• If you do not have a conﬁguration ﬁle, you need to conﬁgure the live device. See the software

help system for details. Remember to save the new conﬁguration to a ﬁle.

To replace an existing RAD with the same RAD model:

1. Remove the old RAD by detaching the Decora plate, unscrewing the RAD from the switchbox, and

unplugging the CAT 5 cable.

2. Connect the CAT 5 cable to the replacement RAD.

3. Verify that all four status indicators (Power, Comm, Audio Rx, Audio Tx) are green. If one or more

of them are red, troubleshoot the problem. See "Troubleshooting the RAD Devices" on page 40 for

tips. If all four lights ﬂash red, this indicates a model mismatch with the Mongoose conﬁguration.

Doublecheck that you are installing the correct RAD model. You may want to use the Mongoose

software to doublecheck the conﬁguration and gather more information. See "Verify the RAD

Conﬁguration" on page 27.

4. Attach the RAD to the switchbox.

Note: When replacing a RAD with the same model, the Mongoose automatically sends conﬁguration

data to the RAD. You don’t have to do a thing except verify that the RAD is working properly. is

makes the process of replacing a RAD as simple as using a screwdriver! Pop the old one out, put

the new one in, check for green lights, and you’re ﬁnished.