Power On the System

How to Power On and Configure the System

1. Turn ON the power switch on the front of the CU.
   • If your Control Unit (CU) was pre-configured with a CrewCom Configuration File (CCF) at the factory or other source, wait for the configuration file (CCF) to load on the system. The CU will display a progress bar during the load process. A “CCF Loaded” message and a configuration file summary will display when the load is complete. Once the message completes, the home screen will display on the front of the CU. Skip to Step 3.
2. If your Control Unit (CU) was not pre-configured, select the appropriate CCF option on the CU menu and follow the prompts on the screen.

   • Auto Configure: See Auto Configure for a walk-through of the CU prompts.

   • Load Configuration: You can load a CCF via USB drive. See for more information about this process.

   • Use as Non-primary CU: The CU will prompt you to connect to a configured system.

     Note: In a multi-CU system, only the primary CU requires a CCF to be loaded. (See Add More CrewCom Devices for more information about CU priority.)

3. Verify that your RTs and Hubs (if applicable) are receiving power by checking that their Power LEDs are green. Under optimal conditions, seven additional connected RTs can be powered from one locally powered RT; however, this number can vary greatly depending on the line lengths and the number and configuration of those connected devices.

What's Next?

After you've powered on the system, you can move on to Install Radio Pack Batteries.