Barco FLX-24 User manual

FLX-24
Installation manual
R59770420/00
21/12/2009

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Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Safety................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Safety guidelines ..................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Important safety instructions ......................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Important warnings . .................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Important warnings for the FLX Power System DPR-2700 ......................................................................... 7
1.5 Proper usage ......................................................................................................................... 8
2. Installation requirements ......................................................................................... 9
2.1 Mechanical requirements. . . .........................................................................................................10
2.2 Electrical requirements .............................................................................................................. 11
2.3 System requirements for the Control software . . ...................................................................................12
3. Components of an FLX display system .......................................................................13
3.1 System overview ....................................................................................................................14
3.2 FLX-24 Pixel......................................................................................................................... 16
3.3 FLX-NNI Controller .................................................................................................................. 20
3.4 FLX-NNI Controller user interface ..................................................................................................22
3.5 FLX-HUB............................................................................................................................. 30
3.6 FLX power system DPR-2700 ......................................................................................................34
3.7 DX-700 Digitizer ..................................................................................................................... 39
3.8 DX-100 Digitizer ..................................................................................................................... 40
3.9 Control software .....................................................................................................................41
4. Installation procedures...........................................................................................43
4.1 Set up process of an FLX display...................................................................................................44
4.2 Overview cabling FLX system with FLX-24 pixels..................................................................................45
4.3 Mounting the FLX-24 pixel in its socket. . . . . ........................................................................................46
4.4 Mounting the rental bracket on the FLX-HUB . . ....................................................................................47
4.5 Mounting the fixed bracket on the FLX-HUB .......................................................................................49
4.6 Mounting the 19” rack bracket on the FLX-HUB. ...................................................................................50
4.7 Installing the RJ45 IP66 protection shells ..........................................................................................51
5. Maintenance........................................................................................................53
5.1 Cleaning the FLX-24 pixel. ..........................................................................................................54
5.2 Cleaning the FLX-HUB ..............................................................................................................55
5.3 Replacing the FLX-NNI Controller ..................................................................................................56
A. Dimensions ..........................................................................................................57
A.1 Dimensions of the FLX-24 pixel.....................................................................................................58
A.2 Dimensions of the FLX-24 adapter cable . . . ........................................................................................59
A.3 Dimensions of the FLX-S Strips.....................................................................................................60
A.4 Dimensions of the FLX-NNI Controller..............................................................................................61
A.5 Dimensions of the FLX-HUB........................................................................................................62
A.6 Dimensions of the FLX-HUB fixed bracket .........................................................................................63
A.7 Dimensions of the FLX Power Chassis DPR-2700.................................................................................64
B. Specifications .......................................................................................................65
B.1 FLX-24 specifications................................................................................................................66
B.2 Weight of individual parts of an FLX system........................................................................................67
C. Order info ............................................................................................................69
C.1 Order info list ........................................................................................................................ 70
Index......................................................................................................................71
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1. Safety
1. SAFETY
About this chapter
Read this chapter attentively. It contains important information to prevent personal injury while installing the FLX-24. Furthermore,
it includes several cautions to prevent damage to the FLX-24 parts. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety guidelines,
safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing the FLX-24. After this chapter, additional “warnings” and
“cautions” are given depending on the installation procedure. Read and follow these “warnings” and “cautions” as well.
Overview
• Safety guidelines
• Important safety instructions
• Important warnings
• Important warnings for the FLX Power System DPR-2700
• Proper usage
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1. Safety
1.1 Safety guidelines
Personal protection
WARNING:Ensure you understand and follow all the safety guidelines, safety instructions, warnings and
cautions mentioned in this manual.
Installation personnel
This installation must be performed by authorized and qualified technical personnel only.
Accredited safety officers must ensure the safety of the site, construction, assembly, connection, use, dismantling, transport etc. of
such safety critical systems.
Caution
Installation should be performed only after you are thoroughly familiar with all of the proper safety checks and installation instructions.
To do otherwise increases the risk of hazards and injury to the user.
Assembly parts are designed for intended use only in conjunction with FLX .
Do not modify and/or replicate any component. Barco uses specific materials and manufacturing processes in order to achieve part
strength. Consult Barco for assistance with custom applications.
Always follow Barco installation instructions. Contact Barco if you should have any question regarding the safety of an application.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for incorrect, inadequate, irresponsible or unsafe assembly of systems.
Product care
Structural & mounting components should be kept dry, clean, lubricated (only if recommended), coated properly, and otherwise
maintained in a manner consistent with part design. Barco products must be used in a manner consistent with their design and
inspected on a routine basis for security, wear, deformation, corrosion and any other circumstances that may affect the load handling
capability of the part.
Barco recommends inspections at regular intervals for all installations and increasing in frequency for more critical installations. If
a part is found to have damage, which may cause a decrease in load capability, the part must be removed for service or replaced
immediately.
Under no circumstances are Barco parts repairable by anyone other than Barco.
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1.2 Important safety instructions
Instructions:
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Clean only with materials or chemicals that are inert, nonabrasive, noncorrosive and non-marking. Consult the manufacturer
for further advice should any doubts exist regarding any cleaning procedure.
• Do not block ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plugs/sockets. If the provided sockets/plugs are damaged
then replacement of the defective parts must be undertaken immediately.
• Protect the power/data cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus. Replace damaged power/data cords immediately.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Disconnect the power to this apparatus during lightning storms or provide suitable additional lightning protection. Unplug this
apparatus when unused for long period of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service technicians/personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, the apparatus does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• Use only with systems or peripherals specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Use caution during lifting/moving
or transporting to avoid damage by possible tipping.
• All locking mechanisms should function properly. Any malfunction locking mechanism of an FLX product should be replaced
prior to product installation.
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1. Safety
1.3 Important warnings
Important warnings:
•Maximum and minimum ambient temperature:
The maximum ambient temperature for the LED wall is 60 °C, the minimum temperature is -20 °C.
•High leakage current:
The combination of multiple FLX Power System DPR-2700 units and FLX-NNI Controller units in an installation results in in-
creased levels of leakage current. In order to avoid risk of electric shock due to high leakage current, proper grounding of the
installation is required.
•Flammable materials:
Keep flammable materials away from the installation (such as curtains). A lot of energy is transferred into heat. The installation
should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. Proper ventilation
must be provided.
•Disconnect device
A readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the building installation wiring. See also chapter "Important
warnings for the FLX Power System DPR-2700", page 7.
•Risk of electric shock / Risk of fire:
To protect against risk of fire by overloading of power cables, MAXIMUM 256 FLX-24 pixels may be connected to one output
port of the FLX-HUB and MAXIMUM 8192 FLX-24 pixels may be connected to one power output socket of the FLX Power
chassis DPR-2700. The FLX Power System DPR-2700 must be connected to the local power net according the manufacturer
specifications and installation instructions delivered with the FLX Power System DPR-2700. If you are unable to install the AC
requirements, contact your electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding.
•No self supporting power/data cables
The FLX-24 Connector strings are not self supporting.
•This equipment MUST be earthed:
In order to protect against risk of electric shock, the installation should be properly grounded. Defeating the purpose of the
grounding type plug will expose you to the risk of electric shock.
•Power system:
It is recommended to use a TN-S power distribution system (a power distribution system with a separate neutral and grounding
conductor) in order to avoid large ground current loops due to voltage differences in the neutral conductor. The total electrical
installation should be protected by an appropriately rated disconnect switch, circuit breakers, over voltage protector and Ground
Fault Current Interrupters. The installation shall be done according to the local electrical installation codes. In Europe special
attention should be given to EN 60364, the standard for electrical installation of buildings. In Germany VDE 0100 should be
adhered to. In America, special attention should be given to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
•Mains cords:
The power cords delivered with this system have special properties for safety. They are not user serviceable. If the power cords
are damaged, replace them only with new ones. Never try to repair a power cord.
•Data cables:
The data cables provided with this system have special properties for safety. They are not user serviceable. If the data cables
are damaged, replace them only with new ones. Never try to repair a data cable. Avoid exposure of data cables to accidental
contact with lightning or power conductors.
•IP66 rating:
The FLX-24 pixels, the FLX-HUB units and there connecting wires have an IP66 rating and are therefore totally protected
against dust and against high pressure water jets from any direction. Do not use these FLX products in an environment which
require a better protection rating then the rating it was designed for. The FLX Power System DPR-2700 and the FLX-NNI
Controller units can only be used indoor in a dust free and dry environment.
IP-ratings are defined by the IEC 60529 and this standard also explains in detail how the tests should be performed. This
includes the duration (time) which the equipment shall withstand water without damage or malfunction.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating is identified by a code that consists of the letters IP followed by two digits and an optional letter.
6 dust tight no ingress of dust; complete protection against contact
6 water jets protected against high pressure water jets from any direction
The FLX-24 pixels, the FLX-HUB units and their connecting wires are designed for outdoor use under a protective roof (or
similar arrangement) that prevents prolonged exposure to rain.
The FLX-24 pixels, the FLX-HUB units and their connecting wires are not designed to be subjected to continuous rain, such as
unprotected outdoor use. This requires a higher protection rating.
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1.4 Important warnings for the FLX Power System DPR-2700
Important warnings for the FLX Power System DPR-2700
Products are not liable for any hazards incurred by not following proper safety procedures. Installation, Operation and maintenance
personnel should always follow these safety rules:
1. Caution - Do not install or remove any FLX Power Rectifier DPR-2700 unit with the AC Breaker On. The AC Breakers must be
switched to the off position prior to inserting a rectifier unit into a shelf.
2. Before the shelf is operational, the AC input frequency and voltage must be verified, AC break rating and type is adequate, and
other environmental conditions as noted in the specifications are met.
3. The shelf has passed stringent system testing prior to shipment. To avoid electrical shock, the FLX Power System DPR-2700
shelf requires a single ground point permanently connected to earth ground.
4. An AC Breaker must provide adequate isolation between the shelf input and Commercial AC Main.
5. The environment should be dust free and controlled by an air condition system. The area must be free of any flammable vapors
or fluids.
6. To avoid electrical hazard, the covers must not be removed on any component including the CSU and Rectifiers.
7. Circuit breakers must be replaced with approved replacement circuit breakers meeting the original design specification.
8. All AC connections must be made per the latest issue of the National Electrical Code and must also conform to all local codes.
9. Air flow: Installation of the power supply in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the
power supply is not compromised. The required space is as follows:
- Top: 4 inch
- Bottom: 4 inch
- Front: 12 inch
- Rear: 12 inch
10. The power supply should only be installed in a “Restricted Access Location”. The definition of a “restricted access location" is
a location for equipment where both of following paragraphs apply:
- Access can only be gained by SERVICE PERSONS or by USERS who have been instructed about the reasons for the
restriction applied to the location and about the precautions that shall be taken.
- Access is through the use of the tool or lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible
for the location.
11. The equipment is not provided with surge protector. When installing, the external surge protector would be required if AC mains
transient voltage exceeds 2500Vpk.
12. Operating ambient temperature: If installed in a closed or multi rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack
environment may be higher than the room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to install the power supply not in
an environment with an ambient temperature of 33°C or higher.
13. Mechanical loading: Mounting of the power supply in a rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to
uneven mechanical loading.
14. Reliable earthing: the power supply should be reliable earthed. Do not connect the ground conductor to the system neutral.
The size of the ground conductor should be minimum 8 AWG.
15. AC input connections: All the AC cables can be connected to shelf main input terminals. The recommended AC wires are:
- for a Y connection: 8 AWG L1/L2/L3/N
- for a Delta connection: 6 AWG L1/L2/L3
16. The FLX Power System DPR-2700 is only for connection with the Barco FLX-HUB.
17. A readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the building installation wiring. The disconnect device shall be
a circuit breaker or a branch fuse according to the following rating: maximum 60A with 3 poles L1 L2 L3.
18. The removable FLX Power Rectifier DPR-2700 units are not HOT SWAPPABLE! The main power must be removed before
unplugging a rectifier.
19. A fire enclosure is required in the end installation. Therefore it is mandatory to mount a full metal plate at the top and bottom of
the FLX Power System DPR-2700. The distances specified in point 9 must be respected.
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1. Safety
1.5 Proper usage
Proper usage of FLX products
• No part of the FLX products can come in contact with any type of abrasive.
• No part of the FLX products can come in contact with any type of corrosive substance.
• FLX products are to be used in environments meeting the operating specifications.
• FLX products are not to be exposed to extreme localized heat or cold exceeding the temperature specifications.
• FLX products are not to be exposed to any element or situation that will cause any part of the display to heat beyond what occurs
during normal operation. Such situations include but are not limited to lasers, ultrasonic vibration, or any type of substance that
prevents proper ventilation and heat radiation of the FLX products.
• Power connected to the FLX products must meet the specifications outlined in the installation manual.
• Never place an FLX-24 pixel upon a surface with the LED’s side facing downwards. This to prevent damage.
• No force can be applied to the LED’s. Any LED’s damaged due to mechanical stress are not covered by the warranty.
• Safety and functional features of the FLX-24 pixels cannot be defeated.
• Any failures must be immediately and appropriately dealt with (equipment returned to Barco?). Failing equipment cannot be
lefttoruninanFLXdisplay.
• Only Barco cables specified to be used with the FLX products are to be used to connect components in an FLX display. Further,
care must be taken to connect signal only according to the installation manual.
• FLX products are not to be used in the vicinity of any equipment that is not CE and UL/ETL certified.
• FLX products are not to be transported for any distance in containers other than Barco FLX flight cases or Barco FLX single
unit packaging. Further, even the use of Barco flight cases or packaging material does not guarantee the FLX products against
damage due to excessive force of impacts.
• FLX products are not to be connected to any non-Barco equipment.
• FLX products can be cleaned only in accordance to the procedures defined in the installation manual.
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2. Installation requirements
2. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
About this chapter
This chapter enumerates the mechanical requirements for the FLX-24 pixel, the electrical requirements to power up the FLX creative
LED display and the system requirements to run the control software efficiently.
Overview
• Mechanical requirements
• Electrical requirements
• System requirements for the Control software
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2. Installation requirements
2.1 Mechanical requirements
Mechanical requirements for the FLX-24 pixel
Barco offers different carrying systems for the FLX-24 pixel such as the FLX-P50, FLX-P100, FLX-N100, etc. These standard FLX
carrying systems allows a creative, flexible, fast and easy set up of the FLX-24 pixels. The mechanical installation requirements
depend on the FLX carrying system used. Consult the installation manual, which comes with the FLX carrying systems, to know the
mechanical requirements of the FLX carrying system.
Next to the standard FLX carrying systems that Barco offers, you can design your own FLX carrying solution. The illustration below
shows the cutting dimensions for the FLX-24 pixel. For more information or help about FLX-24 pixel support grids, contact Barco.
Alignment of the FLX-24 pixels
It is recommended that all pixels of the same display are equally oriented to avoid color deviations when looking at the display under
extreme viewing angels. There are two solutions to align the FLX-24 pixels easily.
1. The first solution is using a support plate with a (keyhole) cutout of the top side of the FLX-24 pixel. Note that the top side of
the FLX-24 pixel has a lid which can be used to orient all pixels equally. The drawing below shows the cutout dimensions (in
mm) required for the top side of the FLX-24 pixel.
5,3
R0,1
R0,5 (2x)
Ø22,8
Ø19,3
Image 2-1
2. The second solution is using a support plate with one or two raised edges for the FLX-24 pixel socket. Note that the bottom
side of the FLX-24 pixel socket has two straight edges (in parallel) which can be used to align the pixel socket. The center of
the bottom side of the FLX-24 pixel socket is provided with a M3 mounting hole. The maximum depth of this mounting hole is
6mm. The drawing below shows the dimensions (in mm) required for the bottom side of the FLX-24 pixel socket.
Ø24
M3
24
1212
24
1212
Image 2-2
The metal plate where the pixel or pixel socket is mounted on, should be 1,5 mm thick. It is recommended to brush the support grid
with grain 120 to smooth away all burns.
CAUTION:Make sure when making your own support grid for the FLX-24 pixel that the support grid is pro-
vided with the necessary attachment points to fasten the support grid.
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2. Installation requirements
2.2 Electrical requirements
Electrical requirements for the FLX-24 pixel
The power for the FLX-24 pixels is delivered by the FLX Power rectifiers DPR-2700 installed in the FLX Power Chassis DPR-2700.
One FLX Power chassis DPR-2700, fully equipped with six rectifiers each delivering 2700 watt, consumes maximum 16200 watt.
For that one FLX Power System DPR-2700 requires a nominal three phase AC input of 230V (delta connection) or 400V (star
connection), 50-60Hz.
The power cord to connect the FLX Power chassis DPR-2700 with the power net is not delivered with the FLX Power System
DPR-2700. The customer must provide the correct type of power cord. The cross-sectional area of the conductors in the power
supply cord shall not be less than 6 mm² or 8 AWG for 400V star connection (L1/L2/L3/N/PE) or 10 mm² or 6 AWG for 230V delta
connection (L1/L2/L3/PE). For more information see the installation manual included in the box of the FLX Power System DPR-2700.
All AC connections must be made per the latest issue of the National Electrical Code and must also conform to all local codes. The
AC supply must be installed by a qualified electrician in conformance to local codes. Hardware, wire sizes and conduit types must
comply with local codes. To protect operating personnel, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recommends
that the cabinet be grounded. In no event shall the FLX Power System DPR-2700 be operated without an adequate cabinet ground
connection. An AC breaker must provide adequate isolation between the FLX Power chassis DPR-2700 input and Commercial AC
Main.
The power consumption of the FLX-NNI Controller and the DX-100/DX-700 Digitizer is negligible compared to the power consump-
tion of the FLX Power System DPR-2700. One FLX-NNI Controller consumes maximum 0,5 amps at 230VAC, 50Hz (100-240VAC;
1-0,5A; 50-60Hz). One DX-100/DX-700 Digitizer consumes maximum 0,5 amps at 230VAC, 50Hz. Standard power cords (CEE or
NEMA plug) are delivered with the FLX-NNI Controller and the DX-700 Digitizer.
The FLX system allows a physical split up of the control center, where the DX-100/DX-700 Digitizer and FLX-NNI Controller units
are located, and the power center, where the FLX Power System DPR-2700 is located. This way the length of the power cables can
be shorten to reduce the loss of voltage over the power cables. Futhermore, the heat dissipation and the noise generation of the
rectifiers can be isolated and managed in a suitable area.
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2. Installation requirements
2.3 System requirements for the Control software
Before you begin
It is assumed you are familiar with the Windows operating system at your site.
The CD-ROM in your package contains a Windows-based installation program. You can install the software from the CD-ROM.
System requirements
Minimum specifications :
• Hardware
- PC Pentium III or equivalent, 2 GHz
- 512 Mb RAM
- Free hard disk space: 300 Mb
- XGA resolution (1024 x 768)
- Serial communication port
- Ethernet connection
• Software
- Windows 20001, Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional
Recommended specifications :
• Hardware
- PC Pentium IV or equivalent, 2.4 GHz
-1GbRAM
- 300 Mb hard disk free space
- SXGA resolution (1280 x 1024) with 32 Mb video memory
- Serial communication port
- Ethernet connection
• Software
- Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista
1. It runs on Windows 2000 but when problems are discovered, Barco does not deliver any support
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3. Components of an FLX display system
3. COMPONENTS OF AN FLX DISPLAY SYSTEM
About this chapter
This chapter gives a global overview of the FLX display system. Furthermore, it describes and locate all the different components
more in detail. Note that some FLX components have dedicated manuals to where this chapter will refer to for more detailed infor-
mation.
Overview
•Systemoverview
• FLX-24 Pixel
• FLX-NNI Controller
• FLX-NNI Controller user interface
•FLX-HUB
• FLX power system DPR-2700
• DX-700 Digitizer
• DX-100 Digitizer
• Control software
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3. Components of an FLX display system
3.1 System overview
Block diagram of an FLX-24 creative display
FLX-HUB FLX-HUB FLX-HUB FLX-HUB
FLX-NNI CTRL FLX-NNI CTRL FLX-NNI CTRL
DX-700
Digitizer
Director Toolset
(Local PC)
Indoor
Outdoor
Control center
Power center
Creative display
Max 256 pixels
Max 2048 pixels
1
2
4
3
6
PSU
5
Image 3-1
Legend:
1 HDMI cable with latches. Maximum cable length of 10 meter between two FLX-NNI Controller units.
2 FLX-Data Cable with IP66 protection shells. Maximum cable length of 100 meter between FLX-NNI Controller and FLX-HUB.
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3 FLX-Power Extension Cable. Maximum cable length of 50 meter between PSU (DPR-2700) and FLX-HUB.
4 FLX-Power Splitter Cable. 1 to 4.
5 FLX-24 converter cable and optional FLX-HUB output extension cable. Maximum 20 meter extension cable between FLX-HUB and connector string with FLX-24.
6 FLX-24 Connector string. Strings can be interconnected up to 256 pixels.
For detailed cabling information see chapter "Overview cabling FLX system with FLX-24 pixels", page 45.
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3. Components of an FLX display system
3.2 FLX-24 Pixel
Introduction
The FLX-24 pixel is a compact, high quality LED pixel module that can be combined with a wide variety of specifically designed
carriers (mechanical structures) into any shape you desire. The FLX-24 pixel has a 24 mm diameter and one full-color LED. The
housing of the FLX-24 pixel has an IP66 rating.
Image 3-2
Parts location of the FLX-24 Pixel
3
1
2
5
4
6
Image 3-3
1 Lens in front of three color LED.
2 Orientation notch.
3 Left/Right alignment marking.
4 Spare opening to remove pixel from socket with flat blade screw driver.
5 Positioning pins.
6 Socket pins.
Parts location of the FLX-24 connector string
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4
2
3
Image 3-4
1 Male data plug, input side (bayonet mount locking mechanism).
2 FLX-24 socket (see details below).
3 FLX-24 Pixel.
4 Female data plug, output side (bayonet mount locking mechanism).
16 R59770420 FLX-24 21/12/2009