AJA DRM2 Operating instructions

DRM2
Mini-Converter Rack-Mount Frame
(Mini-Converters Sold Separately)
Version 1.0
Published November 9, 2023
Installation and Operation Guide
(Optional Active Faceplate)

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Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contacting AJA Technical Support or Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Mini-Converter Frame for 19-inch Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
High Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Chapter 2 – Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Included in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Basic Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Parts Available Separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Overview of Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rack Mount Frame with Carrier Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mini-Converter Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Twelve Mini-Converters Example Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mounting Converters onto Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing Converters into DRM2 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Attach Passive Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Attach Active Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Uninstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Remove Passive Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Remove Active Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Remove Carrier from DRM2 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Remove Rear-Mounted Converter from Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Remove Bottom-Mounted Converter from Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Special Case Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mounting Converters with DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Stacking FiDO Converters Two-High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
USB Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
USB Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
AJA Mini-Cong USB Device Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DRM2 Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Appendix B – Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Warranty and Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Contents

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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Overview
Mini-Converter Frame for 19-inch Racks
DRM2 is a 3RU rack mount frame engineered to professionally mount and power
up to twelve (12) AJA Mini-Converters of any current size and form-factor. The
DRM2 delivers total power of up to 200 Watts.
The frame includes a 110/220VAC (12-Amp) power supply. Twelve +5V power leads
are provided via a DC Wiring Harness from the main power supply to power the
converters.
Figure 1. DRM2 with twelve Mini-Converters mounted on Carriers
Figure 2. 19" rack-mounted DRM2 shown with (optional) Active Faceplate
High Capacity
Here are some examples of what is possible with the DRM2 using only 3RU of rack
space:
• 12 independent channels of 4K HDMI to 12G-SDI or 12G-SDI to 4K HDMI
conversion
• 12 independent scan-conversion channels
• 12 independent Up/Down/Cross conversion channels
• Up to 60 channels of HD or SD sync distribution utilizing two GEN10s and ten
3GDAs or C10DAs
• 48 channels of 3G or 12G SDI to Fiber or Fiber to SDI conversion

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Features
• 3RU form-factor allows all AJA Mini-Converters to fit cleanly in the chassis.
• Flexible 12-slot frame design.
• Modular “Carrier” based Mini-Converter mounts are rugged, simple to use,
and easy to access from the front or rear of the chassis. Twelve Carriers are
included with the DRM2 frame, one for each slot. Additional/replacement
Carriers are available.
• The powered Active Faceplate offers four fans for maximum cooling in higher
ambient temperature installations.
• DRM2 200W Power Supply supports any combination of up to 12 AJA Mini-
Converters.
• DRM2 also supports up to 24 AJA FiDO and FiDO-2(T/R/TR) Mini-Converters
by using optional DC power Y-Cables, and mounting pairs of FiDOs on single
Carriers.
• Main DC Power Harness included has thirteen D5/10-PC power connectors.
Twelve of the D5/10-PC power connectors are to be utilized by the Mini-
Converters, and one is reserved for the (optional) Active Faceplate.
• Modular Power Supply Connector also allows users the option to create
custom cabling (within power specifications). For example, cables with more
D5/10-PC connectors could be made for higher density installations, upon
engineering review.
Front Faceplate
Two types of front faceplates are available for the DRM2 frame:
a Passive Faceplate and an Active Faceplate.
Passive Faceplate
The DRM2 ships with a standard Passive Faceplate with ventilation holes. For
users that want to upgrade their passive faceplate to the active version, the Active
Faceplate is also available as a standalone part. See "Parts Available Separately" on
page 7.
The Passive Faceplate is sufficient for rack installations which provide their own
cooling, or for when lower wattage Mini-Converters are installed and lower
ambient temperatures are present.
Figure 3. Passive Faceplate
Active Faceplate
The Active Faceplate enables the DRM2 frame to be used with higher wattage
consuming Mini-Converters, and/or to be used in higher ambient temperature
environments.
The DRM2-AP product configuration ships the Mini-Converter rack frame
together with an Active Faceplate having four cooling fans.

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Figure 4. Active Faceplate
DC Power Connector for fans
The Active Faceplate allows for a high-density installation of AJA’s most powerful
Mini-Converters, without concern for heat soak. The Active Faceplate connects to
the DRM2 +5V DC power supply using any available DC power connector found
on the DRM2's DC Power Harness, although one is provided near the middle of
the harness for this use.
If the ambient temperature is under 30C, an Active Faceplate is recommended if
power consumption exceeds 100W. If the ambient temperature is over 30C, then
an Active Faceplate is recommended if power consumption exceeds 75W. Please
consult the Tech Specs of your Mini-Converters to calculate expected power
consumption.
Figure 5. Active Faceplate Fans and Power Connector
DC Power Connector for fans
Active Cooling
Fans ( 4 total)
Active Faceplate
Both DRM2 faceplate types have four "inner" mounting holes for the faceplate, in
addition to the four "outer" 19" rack-mounting holes for the DRM2 frame.
Figure 6. Separate faceplate and rack mount screw holes
Rack Mount
“Outer” Screw Holes (4)
Faceplate Mount
“Inner” Screw Holes (4)
Both sets of holes may use the same size 19" rack screws.
NOTE: 19" rack rails vary in design, so use the fasteners which your rack provides.
This design allows removal and replacement of the faceplate without removing
the DRM2 from the rack. This allows easy access to Mini-Converters and their
cabling from the front. The above example shows all Mini-Converters connected
to the DC Power Harness.

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Chapter 2 – Installation
Included in the Box
Basic Order
Table 1. Shipping Contents for DRM2 or DRM2-AP Basic Order
Item Quantity Notes
DRM2 Rack Mount Frame 1 19" rack mount frame for AJA mini-converters
Passive or Active Faceplate 1
Passive Faceplate (with DRM2 order)
- or -
Active Faceplate (with DRM2-AP order)
Carrier 12 Carriers include captive No-Tools secure screws
Anti-vibration screw 12 10-32 x 0.187 Phillips Pan Head
Secures rear of Carrier for anti-vibration use
Mini-Converter rear
mounting screw 12 4-40 x 0.312 Phillips Flat Head Secures rear of Mini-Converter to Carrier
Mini-Converter bottom
mounting screw 12 2-56 x 0.250 Phillips Flat Head Secures bottom of Mini-Converter to Carrier
Parts Available Separately
Table 2. Separately Orderable Parts
AJA Part Number Item Quantity Notes
DRM2-AFP
(Active Faceplate) Active Faceplate 1 Faceplate includes four installed fans
DRM2-CH12-R0
(Carrier Twelve Pack)
Carrier 12 Include captive No-Tools secure screws
Rear-mounting screw 24 4-40 x 0.312 Phillips Flat Head
Bottom-mounting
screw 24 2-56 x 0.250 Phillips Flat Head
DRM2-CH-R0
(Carrier Single Pack)
Carrier 1 Includes captive No-Tools secure screw
Rear-mounting screw 2 4-40 x 0.312 Phillips Flat Head
Bottom-mounting
screw 2 2-56 x 0.250 Phillips Flat Head
DRM2-YC-R0
(Power Cable
Adapter)
DC Power Y-Cable 1
Adds a second +5VDC DWP male
connector to any single DWP
connector
DRM2-YC12-R0
(Expansion Kit
Upgrade Kit )
DC Power Y-Cable 12 Adds 12 more +5VDC DWP male
connectors to the DC Power Harness
Rear-mounting screw 24 4-40 x 0.312 Phillips Flat Head

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Overview of Installation
Rack Mount Frame with Carrier Slots
The DRM2 is a standard 19-inch, 3-RU tall, 15" deep rack mount frame with 12
Carrier Slots, into which Mini-Converter Carrier mounting brackets slide into and
are secured.
Figure 7. DRM2 with empty Carriers in Carrier Slots
Carrier
Mounting
Slots (12)
(empty)
Carrier
Mounting
Brackets (12)
+5V DC
Power
Harness
Active
Cooling
Faceplate
Power
Supply
Mini-Converter Carriers
Mini-Converters are not mounted directly into the DRM2 frame. They are first
attached to the Mini-Converter Carrier mounting brackets. The Carriers each
include screws for mounting mini-converters to them, as well as a Carrier Rear
Screw for optional anti-vibration use.
Figure 8. Mini-Converter Carrier mounting bracket and screws
Mounting Screws
Carrier
Mounting Bracket
Converter
Rear Mounting
Slots
No-Tools
Secure Screw
Converter
Bottom
Mounting Slots
Rear Screw
(Anti-Vibration
Option)

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Twelve Mini-Converters Example Configuration
Below find an example of 12 AJA Mini-Converters of various sizes installed into a
single DRM2 frame.
Figure 9. DRM2 with 12 AJA Mini-Converters installed
3-RU
ROI-DVI
12GDA (2)
Hi5-Plus (2)
FiDO TR-12G
FiDO R-12G-ST
HA5-12G Hi5-4K-Plus IPR-10G2-HDMI
12GM IPR-10G2-HDMI
NOTE: The above example is for illustration purposes only, and is not intended to
represent a specific application. Only DC power is shown connected, for clarity.
NOTE: For details on the example AJA mini-converter products shown above, see:
https://www.aja.com/nav/products-mini-converters
Installation
DRM Carriers may be shipped pre-installed in the DRM2 frame. If so, first time
converter installation requires removing the Carriers from their Carrier Slots inside
the frame, in order to subsequently mount converters onto them. See "Remove
Carrier from DRM2 Frame" on page 15; then continue on below.
Mounting Converters onto Carriers
Which of two alternative methods to use for mounting converters onto Carriers
depends upon the particular model of Mini-Converter. When a particular model
converter has two threaded rear-mounting holes, then the provided rear-
mounting screws can be used through the carrier mounting slots in the Carrier's
vertical bracket. See "Rear-Mounting Mini-Converters" on page 10.
Other Mini-Converter models which don't have rear-mounting holes, will have to
be attached through the Carrier's bottom plate and into the bottom of the Mini-
Converter housing. You will reuse the converter's bottom housing screws, or use
those provided. See "Bottom-Mounting Mini-Converters" on page 10.
Use the appropriate method for each Mini-Converter being mounted into the
DRM2. Procedures for both methods are detailed below.
Figure 10. Two methods of attaching Mini-Converters onto Carriers
Mount to Carrier using
bottom housing screws
Mount to Carrier using
rear mounting holes

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Rear Mounting Mini-Converters
For each Mini-Converter having rear mounting holes which is to be installed into
the DRM2 frame, follow the below steps:
1. Attach the Mini-Converter to a Carrier bracket using two of the Phillips
mounting screws provided. Adjust the screw positions through the
converter mounting slots in order to align with the mounting holes found in
the back of the particular converter. Do not tighten the screws completely.
2. Slide the converter all the way down against the Carrier bracket bottom
(suggested).
3. Tighten the mounting screws to secure the converter onto the Carrier.
Do not over-tighten.
Figure 11. Rear-mounting a Mini-Converter onto a Carrier bracket
Mounting Screws
Carrier
Mounting Bracket
Converter
Mounting Slots
No-Tools
Secure Screw
Figure 12. Example of a Mini-Converter correctly rear -mounted on a Carrier
Bottom Mounting Mini-Converters
For each Mini-Converter which does not have the two rear mounting holes,
attach it instead through the bottom of a Carrier and into the converter housing
as follows:
1. Remove the two small Phillips screws from the bottom edge of the
converter housing, and keep them on hand.
2. Position the Mini-Converter onto the Carrier, orienting its DC power
connection towards the front (nearest the attached No-Tools Secure Screw.)
3. Replace the converter bottom housing screws through the Carrier bottom
mounting slots and into the converter's bottom housing's screw holes.
The nished Mini-Converter/Carrier assembly should look like this: