CoachComm X-System User manual

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Game Day Guide
Getting Started
This Game Day Guide is a basic reference for setting up your X-System. For complete operation instructions, see the
X-System Operating Manual, which is available on CoachComm’s website at: www.coachcomm.com/x-system-support.
CAUTION: Allow only responsible, authorized individuals who have read all of the instructions and warnings to set up and
operate your X-System.
Provided Tools:
• 1/2” socket wrench
• Drill bit adapter (1/4” hex to 1/2” square) for
use with any 1/4” drill or cordless screwdriver
Additional Tools You May Need:
• 1/4” drill or cordless screwdriver
Required Power Connection:
• Minimum of one dedicated 15 amp 120V circuit
Sideline Cart Overview
Rear
Inverter ComBox
RT Storage
PC
Wired Assignment
Module (WAM)
Power Bay
Access
AC “Rack” Power
Distribution Unit
Drive System
Switch
Rear Patch Panel
Inverter Outlet
Fans
Stabilizing Slots
Front
X-System Control
Unit(s)
19” Touchscreen Monitor
Pull-Out PC
Keyboard
Power Bay
Access
Drawers
Work Space
Stabilizing Slots
PS-4001
AudioCom©
Power Supply(s)
Wired Interface
Module (WIM)
5-Bay Battery
Chargers
AC Power
Distribution Unit
Drive System Handle
Note: Information for
operating the Sideline Cart’s
drive system can be found
in the separate Drive System
Quick Start Guide included
with your cart.

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Prepare RT mast.
The procedures in this step are referenced in the gure
below and should be performed with at least two people.
2a. Remove the mast from its storage area and insert it
into the locked and upright mast receiving tube.
2b. Align the mast so your RT mounting bracket(s) (when
attached) will be parallel to the sideline and secure it
with pin 1 at the bottom of the tube.
2c. Secure the mast and tube with one hand, then remove
pins 2 and 3 from the top of the tube. Carefully lower
the mast to a bench or chair level with the cart.
CAUTION: Ensure there is a minimum of 20 feet of clearance
beside the cart before lowering the mast.
2d. Extend the mast to the desired height, locking each
section in place. (A minimum of 12 ft. is recommended.)
Use pin 4 to secure any non-extended sections.
1a. Once the cart is positioned
at mideld, insert each of
the four stabilizers into
their associated slots.
1b. Extend the stabilizers to
the ground using either the
socket wrench or the drill bit
adapter and drill. Continue
extending until stabilizers
have made sufcient ground
contact to stabilize the
cart.
Note: The cart stabilizers
are not intended to lift
the cart.
Position and stabilize cart.
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(2d.) Extend mast.
(3c.) Attach cable’s
strain relief.
(3e.) Raise
and secure.
Allow at least 20 feet for clearance.
(3a.) Mount the RT
bracket(s).
(3b.) Connect RT cable.
(2c.) Secure tube while
removing Pins 2 & 3.
Lower to ground.
(2b.) Align mast
and secure with
Pin 1 at bottom of
tube.
(2a.) Insert
mast.
Pins 2 & 3
Pin 1
90
Align mast so RT
bracket(s) will be
parallel to the sideline.
Pin 4
The procedures in this step are referenced in the gure
below and should be performed with at least two people.
3a. Mount the RT mounting bracket(s) to the top of the
mast using the provided pins.
3b. Connect the red RT cable to the rst RT on the top
bracket.
Note: If using a second RT bracket, also connect the
blue RT cable to the rst RT on that bracket.
3c. Attach the cable’s strain relief to the eye bolt on the
mounting bracket.
3d. Bend the antennas so there is a 90° angle between
the antenna and the RT and point their tips toward the
opposing team’s RT mast.
3e. Carefully walk the mast up until the receiving tube is
upright and ush with the cart, then secure it with pins
2 and 3 (previously removed in 2c).
Mount RTs and secure mast.
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Set Home/Away status.
6a. Follow the X-Ware prompts on the
touchscreen monitor to set your
system’s Home/Away status.
Important: No RF transmission will occur until
the Home/Away status is selected.
Failure to set this status properly
may result in RF interference.
The Home/Away setting aids customers with
hopping pattern coordination between RTs
and Radio Packs. Based on this setting, all
of the RTs on the system will be assigned
specic hopping patterns by the Control Unit
(CU). A selection must be made before you
can proceed with system setup.
It is very important to set this status correctly.
Hopping pattern coordination prevents
interference between X-Systems.
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(4a.) Connect
RT cable to rear
cart panel.
(4b.) Connect dry
pairs to rear
cart panel.
(5b.) Power on the cart.
6a. Follow the prompts on your top (primary) CU to set
your system’s Home/Away status.
Important: No RF transmission will occur until the Home/
Away status is selected. Failure to set this
status properly may result in RF interference.
The Home/Away setting aids customers with hopping
pattern coordination between RTs and Radio Packs.
Based on this setting, all of the RTs on the system
will be assigned specic hopping patterns by the
Control Unit (CU). It is very important to set this
status correctly. Hopping pattern coordination
improves operation between X-Systems.
During startup, the conguration le (CCF) will begin
loading while the Home/Away prompt is displayed on
the top CU. A progress bar shows the load process
on the bottom CU. Once the Home/Away prompt is
cleared, the CCF load progress can be seen on both
CUs.
6b. Wait until the CUs display the “CCF Loaded” message, along
with a conguration le summary. (The bottom CU will take
about 30 seconds longer than the top.) When the CCF load
is complete, the home screen will display on the front of the
CU(s) and you can proceed.
6c. Open X-Ware and allow its Home screen to load.
Connect AC power and power on the cart.
5a. Route an external power extension cord through the cart’s hatch and connect it to the main
AC power cord in the rear of the cart.
CAUTION: Secure and protect any cords to prevent walkway hazards and potential contact with
moisture.
5b. Power on the cart via Master On/Off switch on the cart’s rear panel.
5c. Conrm that all devices on the front rack are powered on, including the AC power distribution
unit, Control Unit(s), and monitor.
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Connect RT cable and dry pair to cart.*
4a. Connect the red RT cable to the “TOP RT SET” port on the cart’s rear rack patch panel.
Note: If using a second RT bracket, connect the blue RT cable to the “BOTTOM RT SET” port.
4b. Connect stadium’s dry pair panel to the corresponding “STADIUM DRY PAIR” ports on the rear patch panel.
(You can nd additional instructions about dry pair connections in the X-System Operating Manual found at
www.coachcomm.com/x-system-support.)
*Fiber connections not shown here. For more information about ber, refer to the Wireless Press Box Game Day Guide or X-System Operating Manual.
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Mount RTs and secure mast.

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The procedures in this step should be performed with at least two people.
8a. Install a fully charged Lithium-Polymer rechargeable battery or three AA
alkaline batteries in each Radio Pack (RP).
8b. Power on the rst two RPs by pressing and holding the Power button on the
back of the RP for 3 seconds.
8c. Conduct a walk test to conrm each RP’s operation.
8d. Turn off the RPs after a successful walk test. Repeat steps 8b–8c for each of
the remaining RPs.
8e. After walk testing is complete, spread the RPs on a table or bench 10–15
yards away from antenna and power back on. Conrm all RPs log in.
Important: Do not store, assemble, or bunch powered RPs when walk testing or
during in-game use. This could impact wireless performance. Turn off
each RP that is not being actively tested or in use.
Once your event has ended, power off and properly stow
away all X-System sideline cart components:
9a. Power off all RPs and stow them in their drawers.
Important: Thoroughly dry off any moisture prior to
storage.
9b. CoachComm recommends saving a backup copy of
your system conguration le to the PC desktop or a
USB drive. Then, close X-Ware and shut down the
PC.
Power on and walk test Radio Packs.
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Power off and stow away X-System.
7Set up Press Box Unit and null system.
The procedures in this step should be performed with at least two people.
7a. Once the sideline cart is congured, set up and connect power to the Press Box Unit. Have someone stay with the
sideline cart to assist in the verication of dry pairs during this step.
7b. Connect dry pair panel in the Press Box to the corresponding ports on the rear of the WIM in the Press Box Unit.
7c. Connect wired BeltPacks and cables for each coach. Make sure all TALK buttons are off.
7d. Auto-null all of the lines from the sideline using X-Ware’s Conference view (under the System Settings menu). If there
is noticeable echo on some channels of the wireless components, conrm that all TALK buttons are off and repeat the
auto-null step.
(8b.) Turn on by
holding Power button
for 3 seconds.
(8a.) Install battery.
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9c. Power off the CU(s) then the cart’s Master On/Off switch
on the rear panel. Unplug and remove your extension cord.
9d. Carefully lower, disassemble, and stow the RT mast and
RT mounting bracket(s),stowing them in their assigned
sections of the cart.
CAUTION: Maintain safe control of the mast and receiving tube
throughout disassembly.
9e. Reinstall pins 2 and 3 once the mast is removed and the
receiving tube is returned to its cradle.
9f. Remove the four cart stabilizers, then stow them in their
assigned sections of the cart.