evertz 400FR User manual

Frame Manual
400FR Compact High Density Balanced Audio Distribution Frame
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW...............................................................................................................................1
2. INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................2
2.1. COOLING ...................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1.1. Fan Exhaust...................................................................................................................... 2
2.2. MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................... 2
2.3. POWER ......................................................................................................................................... 2
2.3.1. Turning the Power On and Off .......................................................................................... 3
2.4. POWER SUPPLY STATUS INDICATORS ................................................................................... 3
3. SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................5
3.1. ELECTRICAL ................................................................................................................................ 5
3.2. PHYSICAL..................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3. CERTIFICATION ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.4. SIGNAL CONNECTIONS..............................................................................................................5
3.5. STATUS INDICATORS ................................................................................................................. 6
3.6. TALLY OUTPUT CONNECTOR.................................................................................................... 6
3.7. TEMPERATURE............................................................................................................................ 6
4. FRAME STATUS FAULT CONDITIONS..................................................................................7
4.1. FRAME STATUS TALLY TERMINAL BLOCK............................................................................. 7
5. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MODULES ....................................................................8
5.1. OPENING AND CLOSING THE FRONT PANEL.......................................................................... 8
5.2. INSTALLING THE MODULES ...................................................................................................... 8
5.3. REMOVING THE MODULES ........................................................................................................ 8
6. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................................9
6.1. CHANGING THE FUSES ..............................................................................................................9

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6.2. REPLACING THE POWER SUPPLY............................................................................................ 9
Figures
Figure 1-1: 400FR Front View................................................................................................................. 1
Figure 1-2: 400FR Rear View................................................................................................................. 1
Figure 1-3: 400PS Status Indicators....................................................................................................... 3
Figure 4-1: Locating the Power Supply Mounting Screw...................................................................... 10
Tables
Table 2-1: Frame Status Tally Terminal Block Pin Assignments............................................................ 7

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REVISION HISTORY
REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE
0.1 Preliminary Version July 2010
0.2 Updated overview description Oct 2010
Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof or for
the rights of third parties, which may be effected in any way by the use thereof. Any representations in this document concerning performance of
Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either expressed or implied. The only warranty offered
by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form.
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no warranty is
granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or order confirmation.
Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions. If you encounter an error,
please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make changes in equipment design or
specifications.

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1. OVERVIEW
The 400FR is designed for those applications requiring high density distribution and processing of
balanced analog and digital audio signals.
The 3RU multiframe chassis supports a wide variety of modules within a 3RU footprint. The frame offers
dual hot swappable power supplies and provides sixteen slots for 400 series audio modules. Each 400
series processing module is also hot swappable and mates to the rear plane of the 400 frame which is
completely passive. The design approach eliminates the need to de-cable the frame in the event of an
electronics replacement. Each slot of the 400FR provides ten high-quality 3-pin terminal strip connectors
that are used to interface to the processing module.
Features:
Dual hot swappable power supplies with integrated cooling
Houses up to sixteen 400 series processing modules
Each processing slot provides individually configurable inputs and outputs
Monitoring window for verifying module and power supply status
No re-cabling required when hot swapping processing modules
Figure 1-1: 400FR Front View
Figure 1-2: 400FR Rear View

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2. INSTALLATION
2.1. COOLING
The 400FR frame is designed to ensure adequate cooling for up to 120 watts of processing power per
frame. Fans at the front and rear of each power supply module accomplish forced air cooling. Adjacent
equipment may be mounted immediately to the top and bottom of the 400FR frame. Additional module
cooling is provided by interior cooling channels to ensure that even fully loaded frames mounted adjacent
to each other will operate within the normal temperature range.
For proper cooling, the frame must contain either two 400PS power supplies, or
one 400PS power supply and one 400PS-FM power supply blank panel with
cooling fan.
2.1.1. Fan Exhaust
The cooling fans for the power supplies, located at the front of the frame, draw air in the front and exhaust
out the sides of the frame. The cooling fans for the modules, located at the rear of the frame, and draw air
in the front and the exhaust out the rear of the frame.
CAUTION: To ensure adequate cooling, care should be taken to ensure that the
fan inlets and exhaust openings are free of obstructions.
2.2. MOUNTING
The 400FR Rack frame requires 3 rack units i.e. 5.25 inches (133 mm) of standard.19 inch (483 mm) wide
rack space. To securely fasten the frame to the equipment rack, make sure that all four mounting screws
are tightened securely.
2.3. POWER
The 400FR frame comes standard with one auto-ranging power supply that automatically senses the input
voltage. An additional power supply (400PS) can be ordered to provide fully redundant powering of the
frame. When only one power supply is fitted, the frame will be fitted with a 400PS-FM fan module to
ensure the thermal integrity of the frame cooling. Power should be applied by connecting a 3-wire
grounding type power supply cord to the power entry module on the rear panel of each power supply.
The power cord should be minimum 18 AWG wire size; type SVT marked VW-1, maximum 2.5 m in
length.
The power entry modules contain a standard IEC power inlet connector, two 5 x 20 mm fuse holders and
an EMI line filter.

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CAUTION - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, GROUNDING OF THE
GROUND PIN OF THE MAINS PLUG MUST BE MAINTAINED
2.3.1. Turning the Power On and Off
Each 400PS power supply is fitted with its own power switch. When the switch is turned off, the remaining
power supply will power the 400FR frame. To completely remove power from the frame, both power
supplies must be turned off.
2.4. POWER SUPPLY STATUS INDICATORS
Figure 2-1: 400PS Status Indicators

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Each power supply has two status indicator LEDs. The green PSU STATUS LED indicates the health of
the local power supply. The red FRAME STATUS LED indicates the health of the entire frame and is
operated by the frame status buss of the frame. The FRAME STATUS LED will be Off under normal
conditions and On when there are Frame Status Fault conditions. See section 4 for more information
about frame status buss fault conditions.
If one of the power supplies malfunctions, (power cord disconnected, power switch is off, fuse is blown,
rear fan is stopped, etc.) then its PSU STATUS LED will go Off, and the red FRAME STATUS LED on
both power supplies will turn On. (If the power supplies are fitted with green FRAME STATUS LEDs they
will turn Off) The PSU STATUS LED on the power supply that is functioning will remain On. If the frame
is connected to VistaLINK®then the power supply fault will send a trap message from the frame.
If there is a fuse failure, contact Evertz customer service regarding the power
supply immediately. The power supplies are short circuit protected and should
not blow the fuse under a short circuit condition.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. ELECTRICAL
AC Mains Input: Auto ranging, 100 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Maximum Operating Current: 2.6 A (@ 120V AC), 1.4 A (@ 240V AC)
Maximum Power Consumption: 200 W
Maximum Module Load: 160W (10W per slot)
Power Supply Configuration: Dual, redundant, separate AC inlets
Connector: IEC 60320 - 1 per power supply
Fuses: 4 amp, 250 volt time delay 5 x 20 mm. – 2 per power supply
Safety: CSA Listed to CSA C22.2 No.60065-03, UL 60065-03
IEC 60065-(2001-12) 7th Edition
Complies with CE Low voltage
Directive 93/68/EEC
EMC: Complies with FCC part 15, class A
Complies with EU EMC directive 89/336/EEC
3.2. PHYSICAL
Height: 5.25” (133 mm)
Width: 19” (483 mm)
Depth: 9.5” (368 mm)
Module Capacity: 16 slots
Weight: Approx 17lbs (7.7kg) with 2 power supplies, no slots occupied
Approx. 32lbs. (14.5kg) with 2 power supplies all slots occupied
3.3. CERTIFICATION
Safety: CSA Listed
Complies with CE Safety Directive
EMC: Complies with FCC part 15, Class A
EU EMC Directive
3.4. SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
3-pin removable terminal strips, balanced connection (10 per slot)

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3.5. STATUS INDICATORS
PSU status LED
Local Error/Failure LED
3.6. TALLY OUTPUT CONNECTOR
4 pin terminal, relay N/O, N/C for status/fault alarm, 2A, 12.5VDC max
3.7. TEMPERATURE
0-40°C optimal performance
0-50°C operating

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4. FRAME STATUS FAULT CONDITIONS
The Frame is fitted with a global Frame Status monitoring buss that is connected to each of the power
supplies and to each of the modules. When a fault condition occurs on one of the power supplies, or one
of the modules, a Frame Status Fault condition is active on the frame status buss. When this occurs, the
red FRAME STATUS LED on the power supply will come on and the relay on the Frame Status Tally
terminal block will activate.
Power supplies, will assert a frame status fault when their PSU STATUS LED is off.
Each module has a large red LOCAL FAULT LED and a large green MODULE OK LED at the top of the
card edge. This green LED indicates good module health while the red LED indicates that there is a fault
condition on the module. Each module has its own criterion that determines when the red fault LED
comes on. When the red LOCAL FAULT LED is On the module can also assert a fault condition on the
Frame Status buss. On each module there is a jumper that disables sending local card fault information to
the Frame Status Buss. For more information about fault conditions on individual modules, and for the
location of the Frame Status Jumper on the module consult the individual chapter for the module. For
example, if a module requires video or audio for its functionality and the video or audio is not present, the
red LOCAL FAULT LED on the module will be On and the fault will be reported on the frame status buss if
the FRAME STATUS jumper on the module is set to the On position (default).
4.1. FRAME STATUS TALLY TERMINAL BLOCK
There is a green FRAME STATUS terminal block at the rear of the frame that has a normally open and
normally closed relay contact that can be used to indicate frame status fault conditions to external
equipment. There are 4 connections:
Label Pin # Function
G 1
Chassis Ground (connect to cable shield)
R 2
Common (connect to Ground or your reference)
O 3
Open with respect to common when Frame Status fault exists
C 4
Closed with respect to common when Frame Status fault exists
Table 4-1: Frame Status Tally Terminal Block Pin Assignments
The relay contacts can sink up to 2A and operate up to 125 VDC.

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5. INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MODULES
5.1. OPENING AND CLOSING THE FRONT PANEL
In order to insert or remove modules you will have to open the front panel. Turn the two captive screws
located on the front panel counter clockwise several turns until they release completely from the front
extrusions. Carefully lower the front panel door so that the front edge of the door is lower than the rear of
the door.
5.2. INSTALLING THE MODULES
Orient the module vertically such that the white card ejector is on the bottom. Align the card with the card
guide corresponding to the slot number where you installed the rear panel plate. Carefully slide the
module into the frame and press it completely into the rear panel connectors. Make sure that the
connectors are fully seated in the rear panel.
5.3. REMOVING THE MODULES
Press the card ejector down to release the module. Grasp then the card using the card ejector and pull
the module out from the frame. As the card ejector goes past the front extrusion, you will have to pull it
with slightly more force. Carefully place the module in a safe place, free from static discharge.

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6. SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION – These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service
personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any
servicing instructions in this section of the manual unless you are qualified to
do so.
6.1. CHANGING THE FUSES
The fuse holder is located inside the power entry module. To change the fuses, pull out the fuse holder
from the power entry module using a small screwdriver. The fuse holder contains two fuses, one for the
line and one for the neutral side of the mains connection. Pull out the blown fuse and place a fuse of the
correct value in its place. Use time delay 5 x 20 mm fuses rated for 250 Volts with a current rating of
4 amp. (T4AL250V) For your convenience there are spare fuses located in the vinyl pouch in the front of
this manual. Carefully reinsert the fuse holder into the power entry module.
Check that the line fuse is rated for the correct value marked on the rear panel.
Never replace with a fuse of greater value.
6.2. REPLACING THE POWER SUPPLY
Each power supply is a complete assembly and includes the power supply cooling fan and one frame
cooling fan. In the event that the power supply or one of the fans malfunctions, you will need to replace
the power supply assembly with a spare one while the failed assembly is being repaired.
Do not run the frame for extended periods of time with one of the power
supplies removed. Proper cooling of the frame requires both power supplies to
be inserted into the frame, or one power supply and a 400PS-FM power supply
blank panel.
The 400FR power supplies are hot swappable and can be easily replaced from the front without
interrupting the signal integrity of the frame. Each power supply is capable of supplying full power to the
frame by itself. However, Evertz recommends running both power supplies for power redundancy and
cooling.
On frames with only one power supply, a 400PS-FM blank power supply module with cooling fan must be
inserted into the second power supply space. The 400PS-FM contains a module cooling fan and baffles
to maintain proper airflow within the frame.
The power supply is secured into the frame by a machine screw through the rear panel (as shown in
Figure 6-1). This screw must be removed before the power supply can be extracted from the front.

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To reduce risk of electric shock you must replace the mounting screw after
replacing the power supply.
Model No. 400FR
MADE IN CANADA
Figure 6-1: Locating the Power Supply Mounting Screw

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To replace the power supply the following procedure should be used:
1. Turn off the power supply switch.
2. From the rear of the frame locate the power supply mounting screw. This screw is the top right screw
holding the fan guard in place, and is indicated by the legend:
PSU
MNT
3. Remove the power supply mounting screw.
4. Open the front door of the frame and pull the power supply out of the frame.
5. Reinsert the new power supply into the frame taking care that it is proper aligned with the card guides.
Press firmly to make sure that the power supply is fully seated into the rear panel connector.
6. Reinstall the power supply mounting screw from the rear of the frame.
7. Turn on the power switch for the power supply. After a few seconds you should see the PSU STATUS
LED come on indicating that the power supply is working correctly.
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