AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS DRM-R1 Mini Converter Rack Mount Frame Installation Guide

AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS DRM-R1 Mini Converter Rack Mount Frame

Notices

Trademarks

• AJA®, lo®, Ki Pro®, KONA®, KUMO®,T-TAP®, Because it matters.® and ROI® are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. in the United States. AJA and Ki Pro are trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. registered in other countries. AJA Control Room™, CION™, Corvid Ultra™, FiDO™, Science of the Beautiful™, TruScale™, TruZoom™, V2Analog™ and V2Digital™ are trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc.
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Copyright

Copyright © 2015 AJA Video Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, without the express written permission of AJA Video Systems, Inc.

Contacting Support

When calling for support, have all information at hand prior to calling. To contact AJA for sales or support, use any of the following methods:

Telephone: +1.530.271.3190
FAX: +1.530.271.3140
Web: http://www.aja.com
Support Email: support@aja.com
Sales Email : sales@aja.com

Introduction

Overview

The DRM-R1 provides an open-ended rack-mountable frame 19 inches wide, by 2 RUs high, by 9 inches deep for holding and powering AJA Mini-Converters (sold separately). This frame accepts the newer, largest-size Mini-Converters as well as smaller ones. The original DRM-R0 frame (no longer available) only accepted the three smaller sized Mini-Converters.

NOTE: The largest Mini-Converters extend above the 2RU chassis height. One additional RU of empty space above the DRM-R1 frame is required for these large Mini-Converters. The DRM-R1 frame contains 12 converter mounting slots and accommodates a variety of converter configurations:

• Up to 12 smaller converters—D4 (1.71″, 43.5 mm tall) or D5 Series (2.4”, 61mm tall) and others of similar size (one slot each).

IMPORTANT: Because of heat-related issues, the 3GM Mini-Converter cannot be used with a DRM frame.

• Up to 6 larger converters—HD10 (3.1″, 79 mm tall) or ROI Series and FIDO-4 Series (3.9”, 99 mm tall) and others of similar size (two slots each). Only the newer DRM-R1 frame accepts the largest size ROI and FIDO-4 converters. The original DRM-R0 frame does not accommodate the largest size (3.9”, 99 mm) converters.

NOTE: The total power required by all the installed Mini-Converters must be less than the DRM-R1 frame maximum of 50 Watts. Refer to the individual Mini-Converter specifications, available on the AJA website and in each converter’s documentation, to calculate the total power for your DRM’s converter configuration. Ensure the total power required for the converters you install do not exceed 50 Watts. Some DRM slots may need to be left empty to stay within this limit.

• Mini-Converters of different sizes can be mixed in the frame. However, because larger converters take two slots, the total number of smaller converters that can be added to a frame is reduced by one for each larger converter present. For example, with one larger converter installed, only 10 smaller converters can be added.

Mounting hardware for the converters comes in multiple sizes to accommodate the four different-sized Mini-Converters.
The frame includes a 110/220VAC (12-Amp) power supply. Twelve +5V power leads are provided via a wiring harness from the main power supply to power the converters. The DWP/DWP-U/DWP-U-R1 power supplies are not required but can be used if desired rather than the supplied frame power supply and the harness power connections.
A front cover plate is also available as an option (Figure 1).

Installation

Rack Mounting

The DRM-R1 is a standard 19 inch wide 2-RU tall wide rack mount frame.The three smaller sized Mini-Converters fit within that height, and can be rack mounted with other gear immediately above the DRM-R1. However, the largest size Mini-Converters extend above the 2-RU chassis height. Additional empty space above the DRM-R1 frame is required for these largest Mini-Converters (Figure 2).

Mini-Converter Mounting Hardware

Converter mounting hardware comes in multiple sizes for different converters (Figure 3):

Two types of hold-down brackets are available:

• A double mounting bracket that secures two smaller converters
• A single mounting bracket that secures one larger converter

Three standoff sizes are available to fit the variously sized mini- converters:

• Short standoffs for smaller FiDOs and others of the smallest sized converters (uses the double mounting bracket)
• Medium standoffs for the HI5, HA5, and others of the next sized converters (uses the double mounting bracket), and for the UDC and others of the larger sized converters (uses the single mounting bracket)
• Long standoffs, for FIDO-4, ROI and other of the largest sized converters (uses the single mounting bracket)
  The larger converters using tall standoffs require two mounting spaces because of the size and layout of the frame. With this in mind, the converters can be mixed and matched in the frame. However, only same-sized smaller converters can be paired in one space.

Example:

• Six FIDO-TR converters require 6 mounting spaces using 3 double brackets and 3 small standoffs, and 6 HA5’s require 6 mounting spaces using 3 double brackets and 3 medium standoffs. This arrangement fills the frame to capacity.
• Six 3GDA’s require 12 mounting spaces, 6 single mounting brackets and 6 medium standoffs. This arrangement fills the frame to capacity.
• Three HD10DA’s require 6 mounting spaces, 3 single mounting brackets and 3 medium standoffs. That leaves 6 unused spaces for mounting up to 6 smaller FiDO’s using 3 double mounting brackets and 3 short standoffs.
• Six FiDO-TR’s require 6 mounting spaces using 3 double brackets and 3 small standoffs. That leaves 6 unused spaces for the following:
  • Two Hi5’s using 2 spaces, one double mounting bracket and a medium standoff.
  • Two HA5’s using 2 spaces, one double mounting bracket and a medium standoff.
  • One ROI-series converter, using 2 spaces, one single mounting bracket and a long standoff. Note that this particular configuration supports 11 converters, because the large converter occupies two slots.

There are many possible combinations but these examples demonstrate some of the options available using the DRM-RO frame.

Installation Procedure

Install the converters in the DRM frame as explained below and as shown in Figure 4 :

1. Determine the size of standoff and mounting bracket required for the converter you plan to install.
2. Position a star washer and standoff over a hole in the bottom of the frame where you want to mount a converter or converters.
3. Insert a screw from the underside of the frame through the hole, washer, and standoff, and tighten the screw to anchor the washer and standoff in place.
4. Position the converter(s) within the chosen slot(s) next to the standoff.
5. Place the bracket over the converter(s) and align the bracket hole(s) with the standoff.
6. Cinch the bracket down tightly to the converter and standoff. Small converters require a wing-nut inserted through a flat bracket. Large converters require a screw inserted through a spacer bracket.
7. Repeat the process for as many converters as you want to install.
8. Connect signal cables and the power connector to each mini-converter.
9. Rack mount the DRM frame, reserving 3-RU spaces if any of the largest converters are installed, or might be installed in the future. Otherwise, 2-RU spaces are sufficient.
10. Connect the AC power cord to the DRM-R1 and plug it into a 100–240VAC outlet.

Optional Front Cover Installation

The DRM-R1 front cover is available as an option. The cover has a slot on its rear side that inserts into a flange on the lower front surface of the chassis (Figure 5).

1. Clear any internal power cables from the chassis flange.
2. Insert the slot on the rear of the cover into the chassis flange. If the chassis is already mounted in a rack using standard rack screws, the cover should be able to slide in front of the screws, and remain removable. If thick-headed or thumb-screws are used, the two upper screws will need to be removed and replaced to install or remove the front cover.

Specifications

Physical
Mounting slots for up to 12 AJA Mini-Converters. (Some Mini-Converters require two slots.)
Dimensions

• Width : Standard 19″ rack mount
• Depth : 9″ (22.86 cm)
• Height: 2-RU, 1.75” (4.44 cm)
  NOTE: 3-RU of rack space is required if any of the largest Mini- Converters are installed.

Power

• Universal 100-240V, 50/60Hz power input
• Twelve separate +5V DC regulated outputs (hard-wired to power supply)•Power Consumption: 50 Watts maximum
  NOTE:
  The total power required by all the installed Mini-Converters must be less than the DRM frame maximum of 50 Watts. Refer to the individual Mini-Converter specifications, available on the AJA website and in each converter’s documentation, to calculate the total power for your DRM’s converter configuration. Ensure the total power required for the converters you install does not exceed 50 Watts. Some DRM slots may need to be left empty to stay within this limit.

Environment

• Operating Temperature : 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
• Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
• Operating Altitude: <2,500 meters (<8,000 feet)
• Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F)

Safety and Compliance

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices

Class A Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian ICES Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Regulatory Compliance

This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Association. These countries, listed in the following paragraph, are referred to as The European Community throughout this document:

AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND, LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND

Declaration of Conformity

Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union 2004/108/EC.

This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

Safety: CB-IEC 60065: 2001 +A1:2005 +A2:2010
NRTL – UL 60065: 2003 R11.06, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60065:2003 + A1:06
T-Mark-EN 60065: 2002 +A1:2006 +A11:2008 +A2:2010 +A12:2011
Additional licenses issued for specific countries are available on request.

Emissions: EN 55103-1: 2009, EN 55022: 2006
EN61000-3-2:2006, EN61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2001 +A2:2005 Environments: E4

Immunity: EN 55103-2: 2009
EN61000-4-2 : 1995 + A1:1999 + A2:2001, EN61000-4-3:2006 + A1:2008,
EN61000-4-4: 2004,
EN 61000-4-5: 2005, EN61000-4-6:2007, EN61000-4-11:2004
Environments: E4
The product is also licensed for additional country-specific standards as required for the International Marketplace.

Warning!

• This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take appropriate measures.

Recycling Notice

This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product.

Taiwan Compliance Statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) CNS 13438, Class A. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Japanese Compliance Statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council (VCCI V-3/2008.04). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

Translated Warning and Caution Messages

The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this product and manual.

Before Operation Please Read These Instructions

Warning!

• Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation.

• Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

• Disconnect the external AC power supply line cord(s) from the main power before moving the unit.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.

• Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must remain readily accessible and operable.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device.

• Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  Hazard Warning!
  High Voltage. This situation or condition can cause injury due to electric shock.

• Only use attachments and accessories specified and/or sold by the manufacturer.

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty

AJA Video Systems, Inc. (AJA Video) warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period, AJA Video, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.

In order to obtain service under this warranty, you the Customer, must notify AJA Video of the defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service.The Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the defective product to a designated service center nominated by AJA Video, with shipping charges prepaid. AJA Video shall pay for the return of the product to the Customer if the shipment is to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, insurance, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care. AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage resulting from attempts by personnel other than AJA Video representatives to install, repair or service the product, b) to repair damage resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment, c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by the use of non-AJA Video parts or supplies, or d) to service a product that has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY AJA VIDEO IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AJA VIDEO’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER AJA VIDEO OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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