Clear-Com V24PDXY User Manual

AES-3 Module

The AES-3 option module adds digital input and output via RJ-45 or coax to V­Series main panels and desktop panels. The AES-3 module cannot be fitted
to early versions of the V-Series panels and the panel should be checked for
compatibility before attempting to fit the AES-3 module.

The AES-3 upgrade kit contains the following items:

1 x AES-3 interface card part no. 710850Z
1 x AES-3 screening card part no. 710849Z
2 x mounting blocks part no. 240174Z
2 x panhead screw and washer assemblies part no. 280496Z
2 x panhead screws part no. 280462Z
4 x plastite screws part no. 280536Z
1 x BNC hex nut part no. 280537Z
1 x BNC locking washer part no. 280538Z
1 x Ferrite part no. 180028Z

AES-3 Option

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Check that all the items are present before starting the upgrade.

Panel Compatibility

To check whether a panel can be fitted with an AES-3 module the rear of the
panel should be checked. Panels that can be fitted with an AES-3 card have
an additional “AES” box in the conformity label on the left of the panel rear.
The drawings Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the differences.

PN 810388Z Rev. 2 1 © Clear-Com Communication Systems

V-Series AES-3 Option Clear-Com Communication Systems

Figure 1: Panel Cannot be Upgraded

Figure 2: Panel Can Be Upgraded

PN 810388Z Rev. 2 2 © Clear-Com Communication Systems

Clear-Com Communication Systems V-Series AES-3 Option

Fitting the AES-3 Option Card to Rack Mount Panels

Before fitting the AES-3 card the panel must be completely disconnected and
removed from any rack or console. Place the panel on a clear workspace
suitable for antistatic precautions.

Step 1

The power supply should be removed from the cradle at the back of the panel
if it has been fitted there (see Figure 3). If the power supply is not fitted in the
cradle proceed to step 2.

Figure 3: Power Supply in Cradle on Rack Mount Panel

Unlock the power connector from the panel by turning the outer ring
anticlockwise then pulling the connector. Remove the power supply block by
pulling it out of the rear of the cradle (Figure 4).

Figure 4: V-Series Rack Mount Panel with PSU Removed

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Step 2

The next step is to remove the four countersunk screws and four panhead
screw and washer assemblies holding the lid on. The countersunk scre ws are
located on the top of the lid, two of the panhead screw and washer assemblies
are located on the rear of the panel and one at each end of the panel (Figure

5). Ensure that all the screws are retained for refitting the lid.

Figure 5: Rack Mount Panel Lid Retaining Screws

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Clear-Com Communication Systems V-Series AES-3 Option

Step 3

Figure 6: Rack Mount Panel with Lid Removed

There are two cutouts and four screw holes in the rear metalwork which are
covered from the outside by the plastic overlay. The overlay covering the
cutouts and screw holes must be removed before the AES-3 card can be
inserted. This should be done using a small sharp blade such as a scalpel or
craft knife. Care must be taken to avoid any damage to the electronics or
cables in the panel while doing this.

Pressing on the overlay will highlight the position of the holes.

Note: Ensure that no pieces of overlay are left inside the panel once the
cutouts are cleared as the overlay itself is conductive and could cause
damage to the panel.

Figure 7: Rack Mount Panel with Overlay Removed from Cutouts

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Step 4

If plastic mounting blocks are not already fitted to the panel remove the two
plastic mounting blocks supplied from the packaging and fit them to the panel
as shown in Figure 8 and secure them using two plastite screws as shown in
Figure 9.

Figure 8: Rack Mount Panel with Mounting Blocks Fitted

Figure 9: Rack Mount Panel Mounting Block Screws

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Clear-Com Communication Systems V-Series AES-3 Option

Step 5

Taking anti-static precautions remove the AES-3 option card from its
packaging.

Slide the screening PCB over the front of the RJ-45 connector ensuring that
the capacitors fitted to the rear of the screening PCB are at the top and press
the top towards the rear of the connector so that it is held on the spring
contacts (Figure 10).

Screening PCB

Figure 10: Screening PCB fitted to AES-3 Card

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