Lynx 5000 Series User manual

LYNXTechnik AG
Broadcast Television Equipment
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Reference Manual
R FR 5018
Series 5000 2RU 19” Rack Frame with Fan Front Cover
Revision 1.0 –July 2015
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LYNX Technik AG
Brunnenweg 3
D 64331 Weiterstadt
Germany
www.lynx-technik.com

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Contents
Contents ...............................................................................................................2
Warranty ...............................................................................................................4
Regulatory information ........................................................................................5
Europe....................................................................................................................................... 5
Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 5
USA ............................................................................................................................................ 5
FCC 47 Part 15................................................................................................................... 5
SAFETY WARNING ...............................................................................................6
WARNING! CAUTION! .........................................................................................6
SICHERHEITS WARNUNG!....................................................................................7
WARNUNG!ESD Warning ......................................................................................7
Getting Started.....................................................................................................9
Packaging .................................................................................................................................. 9
Product Description.................................................................................................................. 9
Power Supply........................................................................................................................... 10
Rear Termination Panel.......................................................................................................... 11
Rack Connections................................................................................................................... 11
Power Connection................................................................................................................. 11
Alarm Connection ................................................................................................................. 12
Alarm Function...................................................................................................................... 12
GPI Control ........................................................................................................................... 13
LAN Connection.................................................................................................................... 15
External Sync Connection..................................................................................................... 15
Alarm/LED Status Indicators..............................................................................15
Power Supply LED Indicators ......................................................................................... 16
Fan Alarm LED ..................................................................................................................... 16
Rack Configuration ............................................................................................17
Assembly ................................................................................................................................. 17
Rack Layout Considerations................................................................................................. 17
Rear Connection Plates........................................................................................................ 17
Redundant Power Supply..................................................................................................... 17
Remote Controller................................................................................................................. 17
Hot Swapping .....................................................................................................18
Power Supplies........................................................................................................................ 18
Power Supply Failure............................................................................................................ 18
CardModules............................................................................................................................ 18
Air Flow ..............................................................................................................19

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Rack Installation ................................................................................................20
Location ................................................................................................................................. 20
Ventilation............................................................................................................................. 20
Mechanical Installation .................................................................................................... 20
Electrical Installation ........................................................................................20
Front Cover Removal..........................................................................................21
Compatibility with R FR 5010, R FR 5011and R FR 5012 ..................................22
Installation Instructions ....................................................................................23
Installations-Anweisung.....................................................................................23
Specifications ....................................................................................................24
Service ...............................................................................................................25
Parts List ............................................................................................................................... 25
Technical Support .............................................................................................................. 25
Contact Information ...........................................................................................25

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Warranty
LYNX Technik AG warrants that the product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipment. If this
product proves defective during the warranty period, LYNX Technik AG 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, customer must notify LYNX
Technik of the defect before expiration of the warranty period and make suitable
arrangements for the performance of service. Customer shall be responsible for
packaging and shipping the defective product to the service center designated by
LYNX Technik, with shipping charges prepaid. LYNX Technik shall pay for the
return of the product to the customer if the shipment is within the country which
the LYNX Technik service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for
payment of all shipping charges, 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. LYNX Technik
shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty a) to repair damage
resulting from attempts by personnel other than LYNX Technik 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 LYNX Technik supplies; or d) to service a
product which has been modified or integrated with other products when the
effect of such modification or integration increases the time or difficulty servicing
the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY LYNX TECHNIK WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LYNX
TECHNIK`S RESPONISIBILITY TO REPAIR AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE
PRODUCTS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE
CUSTOMER FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. LYNX TECHNIK AND ITS
VENDORS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF
WHETHER LYNX TECHNIK OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF
THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

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Regulatory information
Europe
Declaration of Conformity
USA
FCC 47 Part 15
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.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to the part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
We LYNX Technik AG
Brunnenweg 3
D-64331 Weiterstadt
Germany
Declare under our sole responsibility that the product
TYPE: R FR 5018
To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following
standards (environments E1-E3):
EN 55103-1 /1996
EN 55103-2 /1996
EN 60950-1 /2006
Following the provisions of 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC directives.
Winfried Deckelmann
Weiterstadt, May 2015
Place and date of issue Legal Signature

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SAFETY WARNING
Electrical supplies in excess of 50 (fifty) volts peak value are potentially
hazardous or lethal. AC supplies between 100 and 250 peak volts exist within
the rack frame chassis when connected to AC power.
Only qualified personnel should service the rack frame assembly.
Removal of technical earth may render the equipment dangerous and intentional
removal is prohibited.
This unit has to be separated from mains by disconnecting the power supply
cords.
This unit may have two power supplies and two power supply cords. Disconnect
all power supply cords before servicing to avoid electric shock.
The power cords must meet the safety requirements of the country where the
rack frame is used and has to be approved in this country.
DOUBLE POLE / NEUTRALE FUSING
After operation of the fuse, parts of equipment that remain energized might
represent a hazard during servicing.
For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and
rating of fuse.
F1 .. F4: T2AH250V
Replacement AC fuses must be of the specified type and rating: F1 .. F4:
T2AH250V
The use of repaired fuses or shorting links has to be avoided.
Power Sockets for connection of the power cords to the unit have to be in close
proximity to the rack frame and have to be accessible easily.
The unit has to be mounted in upright position (see instructions on page 20)
Ensure that all connections with information technology equipment comply with
IEC 60950-1: 2005 / EN 60950-1: 2006.
WARNING! CAUTION!

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SICHERHEITS WARNUNG!
Wenn das Gerät an das Wechselstromnetz angeschlossen ist, treten innerhalb
des Gerätes Wechselspannungen zwischen 100 und 250 V auf, die potentiell
gefährlich oder tödlich sein können. Deshalb darf eine Reparatur und
Instandhaltung nur von qualifiziertem Personal durchgeführt werden.
Das Entfernen des Schutzleiters kann das Gerät in einen gefährlichen Zustand
bringen, vorsätzliches Entfernen des Schutzleiters ist verboten.
Das Gerät ist durch Abziehen beider Netzstecker vom Netz zu trennen.
Das Gerät kann 2 Netzgeräte mit 2 Netzkabeln haben. Vor Servicearbeiten
müssen alle Netzkabel abgezogen werden, um elektrischen Schlag zu
vermeiden.
Die Netzzuführung ist 2-polig abgesichert. Nach Ausfall einer Sicherung können
Teile der Schaltung weiter unter Spannung bleiben und bei Servicearbeiten zu
Gefahren führen.
Vor Servicearbeiten Stromversorgung unterbrechen und Teile vor Berührung
prüfen.
Nur Netzkabel benutzen, die für das Land, in dem der Träger benutzt wird,
zugelassen sind.
Um Schutz gegen Feuer aufrechtzuerhalten, sind bei Sicherungswechsel nur
Sicherungen des gleichen Typs mit gleichen Daten zulässig.
F1 .. F4: T2AH250V
Steckdosen für den Anschluss der Netzkabel müssen sich in unmittelbarer Nähe
des Gerätes befinden und müssen frei zugänglich sein.
Das Gerät darf nur bestimmungsgemäß, d.h. mit der Geräteoberseite nach oben
installiert werden (siehe auch Hinweise auf Seite 20).
Es muss sichergestellt sein, dass alle Verbindungen mit anderen Geräten der
Informationstechnologie der Norm IEC 60950-1: 2005 / EN 60950-1: 2006
entsprechen.
WARNUNG!

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ESD Warning
The internal electronics parts of this product are static sensitive. Please use caution and
use preventative measures to prevent static discharge or damage could result to
modules.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage occurs when electronic assemblies or the
components are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failure.
Do not handle the module unless using an ESD-preventative wrist strap and ensure that
it makes good skin contact. Connect the strap to any solid grounding source such as any
exposed metal on the rack chassis or any other unpainted metal surface.
Caution
Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The measurement should
be between 1 and 10 Megohms.

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Getting Started
Packaging
The shipping carton and packaging materials provide protection for the rack frame during
transit. Please retain the shipping cartons in case subsequent shipping of the product
becomes necessary.
Product Description
The R FR 5018 is a high quality 2 RU high 19 inch rack frame enclosure for the LYNX
Series 5000 CardModules, designed primarily for broadcast and professional
applications.
The rack frame can accept up to 10 Series 5000 CardModules plus an optional controller
card. All modules are installed from the front. Module connection plates are supplied with
each CardModule and are mounted on the rear of the rack to align CardModules
installed. All CardModules and power supplies are hot swappable.
The R FR 5018 features connections for remote alarming and GPI conncetions. A LAN
connection is also provided for use with the optional R CT 5023-G Controller.
Optional redundant power capability can be installed and two separate AC power
connections are provided for maximum isolation. The power supplies have sophisticated
power filtering with microprocessor control for power and temperature monitoring and
communication with the control system. An on board multifunction LED has various
states to indicate different alarm conditions and a separate GPO alarm output is provided
for connection to an external monitoring system.
The R FR 5018 rack frame has a front cover with integrated fans for applications where
no external forced cooling is available or if modules with high power dissipation are used
in this rack frame.

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All electrical contacts inside the RFR 5018, CardModules and power supplies are gold
plated ensuring maximum reliability and protection from corrosion.
The R FR 5018 is the primary building block in the LYNX Series 5000 CardModule
system that provides high quality, modularity and flexibility in a very small form factor.
Power Supply
The R FR 5018 includes the primary power supply. A second identical power supply can
be added for redundancy. The Power supply is a sophisticated design designed for
critical applications and includes power filtering and integral microprocessor. This
monitors the supply operation and reports into the control system. Should a fault develop,
the errors are alarmed in the following ways:
Via the LED located on the front of the supply (see below).
Via a GPI output alarm on the termination panel, if the controller card option is fitted
Via the control system, if the controller card option is fitted
If the redundant power supply R PS 5018 is installed, the system will switch supplies
automatically in the event of primary supply failure, with no interruption to the normal
operation of the system.
The supply has a noiseless integral DC fan for cooling.
The supply is installed and removed from the front of the rack. The supply locks itself
firmly in place. The power supply can be released by pushing up the locking clip (see
below)
Power Supply seen from the front
LED Alarm Indicator
Handle for removal
Integral fan
Locking clip