User manual

DRA-8604 User Manual (Iss. 02) Configuration • 3–5
Configuring the DRA-8604
This section briefly outlines how to configure the DRA-8604 using the options available in
DashBoard.
Enabling a Single Channel Configuration
You can configure the card to operate in a single channel configuration via the Channel Options
menu in the Setup tab. The options in the menu vary depending on the full rear module that you
are using. The channels are automatically re-named as Channel A-1 and Channel A-2 on the
Setup and Signal tabs.
To enable a single channel configuration
1. From the Device View, select the Setup tab.
Setup Tab — Enabling a Single 1x16 Configuration
2. If you are using the 8320AR-300 Full Rear Module, select Single Channel (1x8) from
the Channel Options menu.
3. If you are using the 8320AR-302 Full Rear Module, select Single Channel (1x16) from
the Channel Options menu.
Enabling the Failover Feature
The failover feature enables the DRA-8604 to use a backup input source when the primary input
source is lost and the backup input is stable for at least 3 seconds. Once the DRA-8604
determines that the primary input source is stable for at least 3 seconds, it automatically switches
back to the primary source. The Input field on the Signal tab reports when the backup source is
in use for either channel.
The source assignments are fixed for each channel as follows:
• Channel A — IN 1 is the primary input source and IN 2 is the backup source.
• Channel B — IN 2 is the primary input source and IN 1 is the backup source.
• Channel A-1 — IN 1 is the primary input source and IN 2 is the backup source.