AJA FR2 User Manual [en, de, es, fr, it]

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Installation and Operation

Guide

Because it matters.

FR1 and FR2

Video Card Frames

(Models FR1, FR1-D, FR2 and FR2-D)

Published: 7/13/10

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Trademarks

Notice

Contacting Support

AJA, Io, and Kona are trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective holders.

Copyright © 2010 AJA Video, 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 Inc.

To contact AJA Video for sales or support, use any of the following methods:

180 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA. 95945 USA
Telephone: [phone] or +1.530.274.2048
Fax: [phone]

Web: http://www.aja.com
Support Email: [e-mail]
Sales Email: [e-mail]

When calling for support, have all information on the product (serial number etc.) at hand prior to
calling.

Limited Warranty

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.

Important Safety Information

See the Safety & Regulatory information in Appendix A at the back of this manual.

Introduction

Model FR1

Model FR2

Features

AJA FR1 and FR2 Video Card Frames User Manual

The AJA FR1 and FR2 are multiple-card frames that support both AJA’s R-series
video card modules and other industry standard modules. They bring high­density packaging, high capacity power supplies, and forced fan cooling to
your rack—so you don’t need to reserve space above or below the frames.

The FR1 frame offers space for four modules in a 1-RU space. AJA’s own R5 and
R20 modules fit into the frame, as well as industry standard modules. Color
black reference can be connected at a rear panel BNC for distribution passively
to all frame modules.

The FR2 frame provides greater space, housing up to ten modules in a 2-RU
space. Like the FR1, the FR2 supports both AJA’s own R-series modules as well
as industry standard modules. Color black reference in the FR2 is also
distributed to all modules, but it’s actively distributed rather than passively.
Optional redundant power supplies are available for the FR2 frame, and all
power supplies are easily hot-swapped from the front of the unit (one screw on
the rear panel must be removed on each power supply prior to removal).

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FR1 Features

The FR1 and FR2 frames offer a variety of unique features for easy connectivity
and ease of installation in any environment.

FR1 and FR2 Frames

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Dual fan forced-air cooling

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Optional redundant power supply, diode isolated

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Universal power supply is auto-ranging from 90 to 240 VAC with 50 Watts
capacity

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4 module slots (cells)

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Each module cell is provided with 9 BNC inputs or outputs

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Single frame reference BNC distributes passively to all cells

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Remote power supply monitoring via RJ45 port on rear panel

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Power LEDs on front panel show power status

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Compatible with common industry frames—video cards only (Leitch™
6800-series)

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FR2 Features

I/O Connections

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Triple fan forced-air cooling inside removable access door

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Hot-swappable power supplies

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Optional redundant power supplies, diode isolated

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Universal power supply is auto-ranging from 90 to 240 VAC with 100 Watts
capacity

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10 module slots (cells)

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Each module cell is provided with 9 BNC inputs or outputs

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Single frame reference BNC distributes actively to all cells via an internal
distribution amplifier

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Remote power supply monitoring via RJ45 port on rear panel

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Power LEDs on front panel show power status

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Compatible with common industry frames—video cards only (Leitch™
6800-series)

FR1 Multiple Card Frame, Rear Panel Connectors

AJA FR1 and FR2 Video Card Frames User Manual

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FR2 Multiple Card Frame, Rear Panel Connectors

Input/Output BNCs (groups of 9 per cell) — Each unique slot in the FR1/FR2

frames connect to a group of 9 BNCs on the frame rear panel. The actual
function of the BNC connectors is dependent on the video card installed.
Each group of 9 BNCs corresponds to the card installed in the same position;
for example the right-most card connects to the right-most group of
connectors at the position on the rear panel.

Frame Reference BNC — Both the FR1 and FR2 frames have this frame reference

input BNC connector, which feeds an external reference video signal to all
modules installed in the frame. How the signal is distributed differs for the
FR1 and FR2 frames. Additionally, individual modules can usually be strapped
as to whether external reference is distributed from the frame or directly to
BNCs on the module’s corresponding cell group (the 9 BNCs on the rear
panel). See the “Note” below for more information on looping reference
inputs in the cell group.

FR1 Frame: the external reference signal is distributed passively to all frame
modules. Cards installed in the frame should have “FRAME” reference
selected, and one and only one card in the frame should have
“TERMINATION” set to “ON.” All other cards in the frame should have
TERMINATION set to “OFF.”

FR2 Frame: the external reference signal is distributed by an in-frame
distribution amplifier to all frame modules. This system terminates the Frame
Reference input BNC and buffers the signal to all slots. Cards installed in the
FR2 frame should have “FRAME” set for reference select, and all cards should

have TERMINATION set to “OFF.”

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User Controls

Note:

reference connection for the corresponding card module. If this method is used, then
the reference select setting on that module should be set to “LOOP” and the
TERMINATION setting on the module should be set to “OFF” (no termination).
Optionally, if you’re using only one of the looping reference BNCs, then the
TERMINATION setting should be set to “ON.”

Each cell group of 9 BNCs contain two BNCs that can be used for a looping

Power Supply Monitoring RJ45 Port —Standard RJ45 10BaseT-style

connector offers access for monitoring power supply voltages (see pinout
at back of manual) from the power supply (or supplies in the case of the
FR2).

AC Power Connectors —The FR1/FR2 have one AC power connection socket;

the FR1-D/FR2-D have two—one for each of their power supplies (these
models offer redundant power supplies).

Power LEDs (2) — The PS1 and PS2 LEDs on the

FR1/FR2 front door indicate which (if any) power
supply is currently powered up and supplying
power to the frame modules. You can tell at a
glance if a supply is powered up and functional by
its associated LED.

Installation

Note:

and the power monitoring LEDs will not operate until the door is replaced.

Typically, installation consists of the following:

Please follow all manufacturer’s instructions for the video cards being installed,
noting any cautions or special instructions.

Instructions for removing the front door for module installation and power supply
exchange/removal (FR2 only) are provided in the following discussions.

If the front door is removed while power is applied, the fans in the front door

disconnect power from the frame (remove line cord)
remove the FR1/FR2 front panel
install AJA R-series or other industry-standard card modules
apply external color black reference at the frame’s External Reference BNC
replace the FR1/FR2 front panel door
apply power to the frame by connecting a north american-style power cord

from the frame to mains power (90 to 260 VAC)