American Dynamics MegaPower CPU ADMPCPU User Manual

MEGAPOWER CPU 

8200-0421-03, REV. G 

ADMINISTRATOR’S GUIDE 

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Figure 3 illustrates a MegaPower 3200 video-matrix CCTV system with an optional second MegaPower CPU 
installed and a computer connected for programming the system using the EASY (Enhanced Administration 
SYstem) CPU software. 

 

The MegaPower CPU front panel (Figure 4) provides information about the unit’s operating condition and 
communications. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rx

Tx

 

LCD Icons: 
–  Blinking heart = System operating properly 
–  Blinking broken heart = MPU not communicating 
–  Up arrow = Selected CPU 
–  Down arrow = Backup CPU 
–  Clear circle = Normal operation 
–  Dark circle inside outer circle = CPU fault (error) 
–  Circle with one arrow = Single passive hot switch ribbon cable connected 
–  Two opposing arrows = Dual passive hot switch ribbon cable connected 
–  Rx/Tx levels = Peak and current level RS-232 and AD data line activity indicators