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Densité Housing Frame

Guide to Installation and Operation

M262-9900-100

March 2002

(DENSITÉ) SERIES

Densité Housing Frame

DESCRIPTION

The Densité Frame is a 2-RU housing frame,
designed for high density and low cost. The
basic configuration includes one power supply
unit, a basic controller card with a front panel,
and two RS-232C ports for card adjustments. Up
to 20 cards can be installed within a single
frame. The Densité frame offers full flexibility
and integration of a variety of funtions and
signal types; also, all components are hot­swappable and can be quickly configured. The
frame is air-cooled, the PSUs and fans are
monitored and status reporting is available. Each
card has a multicolored LED (visible with the
door closed) for status reporting as well. Remote

control is possible by several means.

FEATURES

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2 RU with 19” rack mount

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Up to 20 cards

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1 hot-swappable PSU with optional 2
redundant PSU

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Basic controller with front panel for card
configuration

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2 RS-232 ports for PDA configuration and
monitoring

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Optional controller with ethernet port

SPECIFICATIONS

PECIFICATIONS

PECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS

MECHANICAL

Dimensions:

Weight:

2RU x 19” W (485 mm)
x 11.25” D (286 mm)
with connectors

7 lb s (3.2 kg) with 1 PSU
and no cards installed

POWER

Input Range:

Rating:
Oper. Temp. Range: 0-40° C
Alarm:

COOLING

Fans:

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AC 100-120, 200-240V
60-50 Hz
300 W max

GPI contact

2 on frame
1 on each PSU

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Status LEDs (Cards 1-10) Status LEDs (Cards 11-20)Controller Status LED

Rear Connector Panels

Power socket and cord retaining clip

Interface connectors (Controller card)

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION

Unpacking

Unpacking

UnpackingUnpacking

Make sure the following items have been shipped with
your Densité frame:

Densité frame, including 1 Power Supply unit (AC in), 1
basic controller card and blank rear panels
An AC power cord
A CD-ROM with the PC-PDA control software
Densité series cards (per order)
A second power supply and AC cord (optional)

Fans

Power socket and cord retaining clip

Rear Connector Panels

release from the frame body. There are no electrical
connections to the panel. Reinstall the panel by pushing
the support arms inward until the bracket ends can be
inserted into the mounting holes on the frame.

Mounting the Frame

Mounting the Frame

Mounting the FrameMounting the Frame

The Densité frame should be installed directly into a rack
using 4 standard rack-mounting screws through the four
holes in the corners of the front mounting flange.

Opening the front panel

Opening the front panel

Opening the front panelOpening the front panel

The front panel of the Densité frame is attached by
swivel brackets. Two quarter-turn knobs secure the
panel in the closed position. To open the panel, turn the
knobs to the open position and pull gently on them until
the panel is in the desired position.

If required, the door can easily be detached from the
frame. Push inward on the two support arms until they

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Installing Cards in the Densité Frame

Installing Cards in the Densité Frame

Installing Cards in the Densité FrameInstalling Cards in the Densité Frame

Each card comes with a rear connector panel which must
be installed at the same time.

All cards and rear panels can be installed with the frame
power on.The card has connectors which plug into a
mid-frame mother board for distribution of power and
for connection to the controller card, and a second
connector which plugs directly into the rear connector
panel for input and output.

installed with the card out of the frame.

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To install or change a power supply module:

Open the front panel of the frame

Swing the controller card operating panel open – it is
hinged on its right-hand side – to provide access to
the power supply slots

Release the retaining spring by turning the captive
screw mounted on the lower front panel of the power
supply counterclockwise

Remove the power supply module by pulling on the
handle on its front panel and sliding it out of the frame

To install the connector panel:

If a card is install ed in the slot whose rear panel is
being changed, remove it as described below.

Remove the existing panel (either blank or belonging
to an existing card that is being changed) by releasing
the captive screw(s) at the bottom.

Position the new panel an d secure it in place with the
captive screw(s) at the bottom.

To install the card:

Open the front panel of the frame

To remove an existing card from the slot, tilt up the
swivel handle on the front of the card to lever the
connectors apart, then use the handle to pull the card
straight out of the slot.

Slide the new card into the slot and push gently on the
handle to seat the connectors. If the card requires a
double-width rear panel to accommodate many
connectors, it should be inserted into the right-most
slot. Inserting the card into the wrong slot will not
damage the card, and will be flagged by the on-card
status LED flashing red to indicate that there is no
connection to the rear panel.

Close the front panel of the frame.

Slide the new power supply module into the slot, and
push it gently into position to seat the connectors

Secure the supply in position by turning the caprive
screw mounted on the lower front of the power
supply clockwise. This engages a retaining spring
which holds the supply securely in place.

Swing the controller operating panel into the closed
position

Close the front panel of the frame.

Retaining spring
and captive screw

Replacing or Upgrading the Controller Card

Replacing or Upgrading the Controller Card

Replacing or Upgrading the Controller CardReplacing or Upgrading the Controller Card

The Controller card is located to the right of the power
supply slots at the center of the frame. To replace the
card, proceed as follows:

Changing the Power Supply

Changing the Power Supply

Changing the Power SupplyChanging the Power Supply

The Densité frame supports dual redundant hot­swappable power supplies. The basic configuration
includes a single supply, plus an empty slot for the
optional second supply. Installing a second power
supply module and applying power to it automatically
engages the redundant supply mode. Each power
supply has its own power socket on the rear panel, and
should be connected to the AC supply using the
supplied power cord or other approved cord.

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Grasp the card by the RS-232 c onnector at the top of
the card. Pull gently until the card is released from the
rear connector, then slide the card out of the frame.

NOTE: do not pull the card out using the hinged
control panel.

Slide the new card into the controller slot, and push
gently on the RS-232 socket to engage the rear conn­ectors. The connectors will not engage if the card is
accidentally inserted in the wrong slot.

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE

Ventilation

Ventilation

VentilationVentilation

Replacing the air filter

Replacing the air filter

Replacing the air filterReplacing the air filter

Ventilation for the frame is provided by two fans mounted
in the center of the rear panel, one behind each of the two

To remove the air filter for cleaning or replacement,

proceed as follows:
power supply slots. These fans draw air through the frame
and exhaust it to the rear. Ventilation slots are provided in

Open the front panel of the frame
the front panel to allow air to flow into the frame, and an
air filter is mounted in the frame door.

Grasp the top of the filter installe d on the rear of the

door, and pull it gently out of its mounting slot
The frame-mounted fans are supplemented by a fan
mounted in each power supply.

Ensure that the front panel ventilation slots are not
obstructed. Check the air filter regularly to ensure that it
is not plugged up with debris. The filter may be cleaned

To install a filter, proceed as follows:

Slide the filter into the slot at the bottom of the front

panel door. Ensure that the filter is not bunched or

folded.
by rinsing in warm water. Dry thoroughly before
replacing it in the frame.

Close the front pa nel of the frame

WARRANTIES

Miranda’s Warranty and Warranty Policy are explained in full detail in the Warranty Information Sheet.

SAFETY COMPLIANCE

This equipment complies with:

- CAN/ CSA C22.2 No. 950- 95 / Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment.

- UL Std. No. 1950, 3rd Ed. / Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment.

- EN 60950: 1992 (2nd edition) Incorporating A1, A2, A3, A4, and A11/ Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical
Business Equipment.

CAUTION

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing
other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING

An appropriately listed/certified mains supply power cord must be used for the connection of the equipment to the mains voltage at
either 120V or 240V.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

- This equipment has been tested for verification of compliance with FCC Part 15, Subpart B, class A requirements for Digital Devices.

- This equipment complies with the requirements of:

EN 55022 Class A, Electromagnetic Emissions,
EN 61000- 3- 2 & -3- 3, Disturbance in Supply Systems
EN 61000- 4- 2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8 & -11 Electromagnetic Immunity
EN 55024 Electromagnetic Immunity

CONTACT MIRANDA

Head Office Miranda Europe Miranda Asia

Miranda Technologies Inc. 222, 226 Rue De Rosny Mita Nexux Bldg. 2F
3499 Douglas B. Floreani 93100 Montreuil 1-3-33 Mita, Minato-Ku
St. Laurent (Montreal), Que.H4S 1Y6 France Tokyo, Japan 108-0073
Canada

Tel

(514) 333 – 1772 [phone] 5730 2988

Fax

(514) 333 – 6914 [phone] 5730 2973

Toll free:

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