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2 Hardware Installation Process

To setup the Microphone Array, you must complete the following steps:
  • Step 1 Plug the 8 data cables between the motherboard and the 8 microboards in the order described on the figure below.
  • Step 2 Plug the 8 power cables between the microboard and the powerboard.
  • Step 3 Plug the voltmeter on the powerboard on the connector meter. put 4 aas battery in the battery chamber.
  • Step 4 Plug the switch connector on the connector power. turn it on only when capturing data.
  • Step 5 Plug the ground cable between the motherbard ground connector and the box shielding if you are using a metal box otherwise don't plug it.
  • Step 6 Plug the power and ethernet cables on the motherboard.
Step 1 of the Hardware installation

Congratulations you have accomplished the hardware installation! Turn on the power or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the software installation.

[step 01] Step 01. Picture showing how to connect the Microboard to the Motherboard with the data cable. This step needs to be done for each of the 8 Microboards. [step 02] Step 02. Picture showing how to connect the Microboard to the Powerboard. This step needs to be done for each of the 8 Microboards.
[step 03] Step 03. Picture showing how to connect the Volt meter on the Powerboard. [step 04] Step 04. Picture showing how to connect the ON/OFF switch to the Powerboard
[step 05] Step 05. Picture showing how to connect the ground cable to the motherboard when using a metal box. [step 06] Step 06. Picture showing how to plug the power cable and the ethernet cable on the motherboard.

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Cedrick Rochet 2005-09-21

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