About This Manual
This User Manual is provided to help you get the most from your
ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL system. It covers all aspects of installa-
tion, configuration and operation. An overview of the information found
in the manual is provided below.
Overview
Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the ACS-1208AL /
ACS-1216AL System. Its purpose, features and benefits are presented,
and its front and back panel components are described.
Chapter 2, Installation explains how to set up your installation — from
a basic single stage hookup to a complete 32 switch daisy chained
operation.
Chapter 3, Hotkey Operation, details all of the concepts and
procedures involved in the Hotkey operation of your ACS-1208AL /
ACS-1216AL installation.
Chapter 4, OSD Operation, provides a complete description of the
ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL’s OSD (On Screen Display), and how to
work with it.
Chapter 5, The Firmware Upgrade Utility, explains how to use this
utility to upgrade the ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL’s firmware with the
latest available versions.
An Appendix at the end of the manual provides specifications and other
technical information regarding the ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL.
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