Important notes regarding Software in the VikinX Modular router family range ........ 23
Appendix A Materials declaration and recycling information..................................... 24
EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................... 26
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AD6464M
VikinX Modular router for Digital Audio, 5RU, equipped 64x64,
expandable up to 128x128.
AD128128M
As above, but fully equipped 128x128.
1 Product overview
The Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio Router is part of the VikinX Modular product range,
offering up to 128x128 cross points. This top of the line router provides a very compact
frame, fully hot-swappable architecture, built-in dual redundant power supply and fully
redundant controller functions.
Starting with the size of 64x64 digital audio cross-points, the router can be expanded under
operation with 64x64 increments. Advanced control features like TCP/IP interface and SNMP
agent, as well as comprehensive surveillance of the router’s vital parameters are possible via
the well known Multicon VX-MOD.
As for our well known VikinX Sublime router series low power consumption has been
important.
VikinX Modular provides a fully hot-swappable architecture, meaning that all components are
front loaded without any active components on the rear panel.
VikinX Modular provides all important 3rd party control interfaces allowing the control of our
routers through 3rd party management software. On top of that does the Nevion’s THOR
management package allow control of the most common 3rd party routers. This enables you
to utilise existing routers and management systems from other manufacturers and still draw
the advantages of implementing VikinX Modular in your routing application.
1.1 Product versions
The following versions of the VikinX Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio Router are available:
AES/EBU Digital Audio router - 5RU:
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Dimensions:
HxWxD = 220x483x340mm, (19”, 5RU).
Backplane card:
128x128 AES/EBU Digital Audio.
X-point Modules:
64x64 AES/EBU Digital Audio module cards.
System Controller:
1 Multicon VX-MOD1 card required; 1 redundant card is
optional.
Emission/Immunity standards:
Compliant with CE EN55103-1 and 2, FCC part 15.
Safety standards:
Compliant with CE EN60950, UL-1950/CSA22.2.
Built-in, redundant power supply. 1 module included, 1 (redundant) optional.
Power failure alarm on relay contact closure, LED in front,
and Open Collector.
Alarms connector:
RJ45.
Serial ports:
RS-232/RS-422 for protocol conversion, to VikinX compact
control protocol, or to third party protocols.
(1x per Multicon VX-MOD card).
Connector:
DB9, female.
Ethernet ports:
10/100BaseT Ethernet bus for external router control with
new protocol. (1x per Multicon VX-MOD card).
Connector:
RJ45.
Monitored parameters:
(via Multicon VX-MOD)
Module temperature.
Internal module voltages.
Status surveillance:
On each card with LED, and via system controller.
Configuration storage:
Removable compact flash card.
Synchronization2 handled
by Multicon VX-MOD:
Analog Black Burst, Looped. Both PAL and NTSC
supported.
Tri-Level, Looped. For HD signal formats only.
Connector:
BNC.
SNMP agent, included with with Multicon VX-MOD3.
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2
2 Specifications
2.1 Mechanics
2.1.1 Emission/Immunity and Safety standards
2.2 Power Supply
2.3 Control
Standard Features:
Other features:
Syscon may be applied instead of Multicon VX-MOD in older installations.
Synchronization of an audio router is not necessary, but an available feature for users who intend to
switch this router synchronised to video, using video synchronization signals.
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Redundant control:
Redundant Matrix Control using 2x Multicon VX-MOD.
Type:
Transformer balanced.
Connector:
DB25 female.
Impedance:
110 ohms.
Signal level:
>0.2 – 7Vpp.
Type:
Transformer balanced.
Connector:
DB25 female.
Impedance:
110 ohms.
Sampling rates:
32 - 96kHz.
Switching mode:
Asynchronous.
Jitter:
Typical 800ps.
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Optional features:
2.4 Audio specifications
Electrical signal inputs:
Electrical signal outputs:
Performance:
GYDA-VX must be applied for SNMP agent if Syscon is used; only Multicon includes SNMP agent.
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2.5 Rear view
The following service connectors can be found on the rear of the Modular AES/EBU Digital
Audio Router:
AC Mains A: AC mains power supply.
AC Mains B: AC mains power supply (if redundant PSU is installed).
Serial A1 and A2: RS-232 or RS-422 for external control protocols.
Serial B1 and B2: RS-232 or RS-422 for external control protocols (if redundant
Multicon VX-MOD is installed).
Ethernet A: 10/100Base-T Ethernet bus for external router control.
Ethernet B: 10/100Base-T Ethernet bus for external router control (if redundant
Multicon VX-MOD-SM is installed).
Serial GYDA A4: RS-232 or RS-422 for external connection to GYDA-VX (if GYDA-
VX is installed).
Serial GYDA B4: RS-232 or RS-422 for external connection to GYDA-VX (if
redundant GYDA-VX is installed).
Ethernet GYDA A4: 10/100Base-T Ethernet bus for external connection to GYDA-VX
(if GYDA-VX is installed).
Ethernet GYDA B4: 10/100Base-T Ethernet bus for external connection to GYDA-VX
(if redundant GYDA-VX is installed).
VIT 12: Synchronization signal 1 (in/out). See chapter 2.3 for reference.
VIT 22: Synchronization signal 2 (in/out). See chapter 2.3 for reference.
Power Alarm: Power fail alarm relay contacts. Separate contact pair for each PSU
module that is installed. Contact closes on power failure. See Chapter 2.2 for further
description.
SW 1: Configuration switch 1 (not in use).
SW 2: Configuration switch 2 (not in use).
Not in use on routers controlled by Multicon VX-MOD.
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3 Modules inside the Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio
Router
In order to get an overview of the parts that form the Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio Router
this chapter will highlight some of the main components.
GYDA-VX5 (not shown in picture) Multicon VX-MOD Power Supplies X-point Modules
3.1 How to access the modules
All active modules are accessible through the front of the router frame. If service or
inspection is required, open the unit from the front. The door may be removed for easy
access to the modules.
An important feature of all the modules in the Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio Router frame
is that they are all hot-swappable. The user does not have to turn off the power in order to
remove/reinstall/replace a module with active components inside the Modular AES/EBU
Digital Audio Router.
When a board is hot-swapped and the reset button pushed, the router will restore
the current setting within seconds.
3.2 How to configure the router and modules
Setting up and configuring the router and its modules is done with the Nevion Configurator
software. The Nevion Configurator is shipped with the router, or could be downloaded from
http://www.nevion.com.
For further instructions on router configuration, please see the online documentation in the
Nevion Configurator.
When the size of the router is changed by adding or removing of Main X-point
modules and/or I/O X-point modules, the Nevion Configurator must be
reconfigured to fit to the new router size.
3.3 Power Supply module
Each Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio Router frame comes with either one or two power
supply modules. One power supply is standard, dual redundant power supply is an option.
The first power supply module is inserted in the left slot (A), and the second is inserted in the
right slot (B).
GYDA-VX is not applicable in a frame controlled by Multicon VX-MOD.
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3.3.1 Module insertion
In order to insert a power supply module one must insert the module via the special plastic
guide rails into its position. Once the module is inserted, fix the module by lifting up the
handle on the front and pushing it to the upright position.
3.3.2 Module removal
In order to remove a power supply module, one must pull down the handle on the front
downwards to a horizontal position, and pull the module out with the bar on top of the power
module.
3.3.3 How to connect power to the Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio Router
There are two power connectors on the back of the frame. These connectors are for AC
mains connection.
Use an IEC 320 connector to connect AC mains to the Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio
Router frame.
There is a switch on the right hand side of the power supply module that selects
mains voltage. The mains voltage can be either 110VAC or 230VAC. This switch
must be set in the correct position, depending on the mains voltage on the
router’s site.
Failing to select correct AC mains voltage properly may damage the Power
Supply Unit.
If the frame is equipped with a single power supply module, only one AC mains connection is
used. However, if the frame is equipped with dual, redundant power supply modules, both
AC mains connectors must be used, preferably from two different mains circuits.
3.3.4 Status LEDs and Relay contacts
There are 2 LEDs on the front of each power supply module, and they indicate the following:
The upper, RED LED should be normally OFF. If it is ON, there is a power supply
failure, indicating that the power supply module must be replaced.
The lower, GREEN LED must be ON when mains power is connected. If this LED is
OFF, it means that there is no mains power supplying the frame.
There are also two Power fail alarm relay contacts on the rear side of the frame; see Chapter
1 for details. Each installed PSU module has a separate pair of contacts. The relay contact is
normally open, and the contact closes on power failure.
The PSU module A alarm is formed by contact between Pin 3 and Pin 6 (Green pair)
The PSU module B alarm is formed by contact between Pin 1 and Pin 2 (Orange pair)
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3.4 System Controller – Multicon VX-MOD
Each VikinX Modular frame comes with either one or two system controller cards, Multicon
VX-MOD. One Multicon VX-MOD is necessary to control the router; dual redundant Multicon
VX-MOD is an option.
Please see separate Multicon VX-MOD manual for details about configuration
and control.
Multicon VX-MOD can be enabled for 3rd party control interfaces. Please contact your
Nevion representative for details. Further, Multicon provides the user with an SNMP agent.
Your Multicon VX-MOD card(s) may be inserted in any of the two slots (A) and (B).
All the configuration parameters, control parameters, etc. are stored in the Compact Flash
(CF) memory of the Multicon VX-MOD card. This provides a high grade of security for the
user, as he just needs to remove the CF card if the Multicon VX-MOD card fails, and install
this CF card on a new Multicon VX-MOD card. The router will not notice the difference.
3.4.1 Card insertion
The frame is equipped with plastic guide rails to align the Multicon VX-MOD cards into their
respective positions. Slide the card into the plastic guide rails inside the frame until the red
handle is close to the frame front. A detailed description of the last part of the insertion
process is shown in the figure below.
On the top of the card tray, there is a hole above each module slot. When the tip of the
handle is just below this hole, start to push the handle downwards as in the figure. The tip of
the handle enters the hole and the card is locked and proper contact ensured when the
handle is in downright position.
Do not use excessive force; the card should enter easily – proper insertion is
almost effortless.
3.4.2 Card removal
To remove a module card from the sub-rack frame, release the card by moving the red
handle until it is in horizontal position, as shown in the figure below. Then pull the card out of
the sub-rack with the red handle.
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Diode
Red LED
Yellow LED
Green LED
No light
Status
Card error.
Not applicable.
Overall status of
the card is OK
Card has no
power, or is not
inserted correctly.
Eth
Not applicable.
Full duplex
connection.
Half duplex
connection.
No Ethernet link
established; check
cable.
Warn
Abnormal situation:
no functional error,
but a situation that
requires attention.
See also chapter 6.
Not applicable.
Normal situation.
Not applicable.
Load
High load6 on the
µController. May
occur during
system start up and
software
reconfigurations / upgrades.
Medium load on
the µController.
Low or normal
load on the
µController.
Not applicable.
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3.4.3 Status LEDs and Reset button
There are 4 LEDs on the front side of the Multicon VX-MOD-SM card, and a reset button on
the rear side.
Status LEDs
The LEDs indicate the following:
Red LED means 100% load on the Multicon. This may occur for intervals up to approximately 20
seconds. Longer periods may indicate that there is something wrong with the Multicon.
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Reset button
The reset button on the rear side is used to perform a hard reset of the card. Do not perform
a hard reset, unless the situation demands this. By performing a hard reset, the user loses
control of the router, and will not get control of the router until approximately 20 seconds after
releasing the reset button.
3.4.4 CF-card and battery
All the information regarding the router configuration, as well as information regarding control
panels that are connected to the router, is stored in the Compact Flash card on the Multicon
VX-MOD card.
If it is necessary to remove and/or insert a CF card, the following must be done:
1. Remove the Multicon VX-MOD card from its slot, according to the description earlier
in this manual.
2. Slide the CF card out of its socket, and insert the new CF card into the socket.
3. Insert the Multicon VX-MOD card into its slot, according to the description earlier in
this manual.
If it is necessary to remove and/or insert a battery, the following must be done:
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1. Remove the Multicon VX-MOD card from its slot, according to the description earlier
in this manual.
2. Slide the battery out of its socket, and insert the new battery into the socket.
3. Insert the Multicon VX-MOD card into its slot, according to the description earlier in
this manual.
3.5 X-point module
Each VikinX Modular frame must be equipped with at least one X point card, in order to work
as a router.
A maximum of two X point cards can be inserted into the frame, providing router sizes of
either 64x64 stereo audio or 128x128 stereo audio. The X-point cards are inserted according to the labelling on the rear side of the frame.
3.5.1 Card insertion
To insert an X-point card, slide the module along the plastic guide rails into its position. On
both sides of the card tray there is a hole next to each module slot. Use the two handles,
which are located on the front of the module to seat the module.
When the tip of both handles is just next to these holes, start to push the handles
simultaneously inwards the card.
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The tip of the handles enters the hole and the card is locked and proper contact ensured
when you hear a click from both handles.
Note that it may be necessary to press hard when inserting the X-point card(s).
Be sure to press the card(s) firmly into the frame, before locking the handles.
3.5.2 Card removal
To remove an X-point card from the frame, release the card by pushing the red knobs on
each handle until each handle releases from its locked position.
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Diode
Red LED
Green LED
BEAT
Blinks when the µController is running
(heartbeat).
SYST.ERR
A fault is detected on the card. The
system controller lights, or turns off
this LED. This is used for simplifying
the identification of a module.
SER.CH2
Blinks each time the µController of the
X point card answers a message from
the system controller on
communication channel 2.
SER.CH1
Blinks each time the µController of the
X point card answers a message from
the system controller on
communication channel 1.
TEST
No special function; for internal testing purpose only.
PWR
Any of the voltages on the card is
outside their legal range.
All internal voltages are OK.
Then pull both handles simultaneously, and pull the card out of the frame.
3.5.3 Status LEDs
There are 7 LEDs on the front of each Digital Audio X point card:
They indicate the following:
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Diode
Red LED
Green LED
TEMP
The temperature of the card is
outside its legal range.
The temperature of the card is OK.
Note that all alarm ranges are configurable from the system controller.
3.5.4 Service switches and Reset button
There are two slide-switches and one push-button switch on the card, as shown in the figure
below.
Reset button Service switches
Figure 1
The push-button switch is the RESET switch. When this button is pushed and released, the
µController of the X point card resets and restarts its operation with its default settings, or the
settings stored in EEPROM.
The slide switch closest to the front of the X point card (SW2): This switch must always stay in the right position, as seen from the card front.The switch is for factory use only.
The slide switch furthest from the front of the X point card (SW4): This switch must always be in the left position, as seen from the card front.The switch is for factory use only.
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4 Router communication
You gain access to router for communication purposes by connecting either the router’s
serial port to your computer and/or by using an Ethernet connection.
Please refer to the manual for Multicon VX-MOD for a detailed description of the applicable
communication interfaces for your modular router.
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Channel
#
DB25 Pin #
Hot (+)
Cold (-)
GND
1
24
12
25
2
10
23
11
3
21 9 22 4 7
20
8
5
18 6 19
6 4 17
5
7
15 3 16
8 1 14
2
Input section
Output section
105-112
113-120
121-128
105-112
113-120
121-128
97-104
97-104
89-96
89-96
65-72
73-80
81-88
65-72
73-80
81-88
57-64
57-64
49-56
49-56
25-32
33-40
41-48
25-32
33-40
41-48
1-8
9-16
17-24
1-8
9-16
17-24
5 Connecting signal cables to the router
Below you will find our standard pin-out for DB25 audio contacts. This pin-out is used for
both Analog and digital audio routers. The same standard is used by Tascam and Fostex.
All audio contacts used on the routers are female type.
The DB25 connectors on the rear of each unit are arranged as follows:
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Symptom
What to do…
The lower, GREEN LED on the Power
Supply is OFF.
No mains or battery power supplying the
frame. Check that the power supply is
connected properly. This includes check of
all connected power cords, etc.
The upper, RED LED on the Power Supply
is ON.
There is a power supply failure, indicating
that the power supply module must be
replaced.
The Status LED on the Multicon VX-MOD
card is RED.
There is a card error, indicating that the
Multicon VX-MOD card must be replaced.
The Warn LED on the Multicon VX-MOD
card is RED.
An abnormal situation has occurred. See
Chapter 2.
If the router has redundant PSU modules,
check that both modules are properly
installed, and are working.
If the router has redundant Multicon VXMOD cards, check that both cards are
properly inserted, and are working.
The SYST.ERR. LED on one of the X-point
cards is RED.
A fault is detected on the X-point card.
Check that it is properly connected. If it is
properly connected, the X-point card needs
replacement.
The PWR. LED on one of the X-point cards
is RED.
Any of the voltages on the card is outside its
legal range, indicating that service in
necessary.
The TEMP. LED on one of the X-point cards
is RED.
Any of the temperatures on the card is
outside its legal range, indicating that service
is necessary.
6 Before calling Nevion Support
The following table shows possible symptoms, and what to do in order to correct possible
error sources. Every user should read this before calling Nevion Technical Support.
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Device / Part
Part / Serial number
Frame, including all static cards
Power Supply Module #1
Power Supply Module #2, if included
X-point Card #1
X-point Card #2, if included
Multicon VX-MOD Card #1
Multicon VX-MOD Card #2, if included
Syscon Card #17
Syscon Card #27, if included
GYDA-VX Card #17, if included
GYDA-VX Card #27, if included
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7 Serial number overview
The following table shows the serial numbers of all parts of your Modular AES/EBU Digital
Audio Router. Please refer to these numbers when contacting Nevion for product support.
Only if Multicon is not applied.
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1.
The equipment will meet the guaranteed performance specification under the following
environmental conditions:
-
Operating room temperature range:
0°C to 45°C
-
Operating relative humidity range:
<95% (non-condensing)
2.
The equipment will operate without damage under the following environmental
conditions:
-
Temperature range:
-10°C to 55°C
-
Relative humidity range:
<95% (non-condensing)
General environmental requirements for Nevion equipment
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Product Warranty
The warranty terms and conditions for the product(s) covered by this manual follow the
General Sales Conditions by Nevion, which are available on the company web site:
www.nevion.com
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Important notes regarding Software in the VikinX Modular router
family range
This product utilises software components that are licensed with open source licenses. The
source code for these components and our modifications are available from:
http://labs.nevion.com/open-source/.
You may also send Nevion a recordable CD and a self-addressed envelope, and we will burn
the contents of http://labs.nevion.com/open-source/ to your CD and send it back to you.
This offer is valid for 3 years after purchase of this product.
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組成名稱
Part Name
Toxic or hazardous substances and elements
鉛
Lead
(Pb)
汞
Mercury
(Hg)
镉
Cadmium
(Cd)
六价铬
Hexavalent
Chromium
(Cr(VI))
多溴联苯
Polybrominated
biphenyls
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
Polybrominated
diphenyl ethers
(PBDE)
FR-128128-AD
O O O O O
O
XC-AD-M6464
X O O O O
O
Multicon VX-MOD
O O O O O
O
GYDA-VX (option)
O O O O O
O
POWER-SM
O O O O O
O
O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for
this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.
X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous
materials used for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.
Appendix A Materials declaration and recycling information
A.1 Materials declaration
For product sold into China after 1st March 2007, we comply with the “Administrative
Measure on the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products”. In the first stage of
this legislation, content of six hazardous materials has to be declared. The table below
shows the required information.
Parts without any of the above mentioned hazardous substances are indicated by the
product marking:
A.2 Environmentally-friendly use period
The manual must include a statement of the “environmentally friendly use period”. This is
defined as the period of normal use before any hazardous material is released to the
environment. The guidance on how the EFUP is to be calculated is not finalised at the time
of writing. See
http://www.aeanet.org/GovernmentAffairs/qfLeOpAaZXaMxqGjSFbEidSdPNtpT.pdf for an
unofficial translation of the draft guidance. For our own products, Nevion has chosen to use
the 50 year figure recommended in this draft regulation.
Nevion suggests the following statement on An “Environmentally Friendly Use Period”
(EFUP) setting out normal use:
EFUP is the time the product can be used in normal service life without leaking the hazardous
materials. We expect the normal use environment to be in an equipment room at controlled
temperature range (0ºC - 40ºC) with moderate humidity (< 90%, non-condensing) and clean air, not
subject to vibration or shock.
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Further, a statement on any hazardous material content, for instance, for a product that uses
some tin/lead solders:
Where a product contains potentially hazardous materials, this is indicated on the product by the
appropriate symbol containing the EFUP. The hazardous material content is limited to lead (Pb) in
some solders. This is extremely stable in normal use and the EFUP is taken as 50 years, by
comparison with the EFUP given for Digital Exchange/Switching Platform in equipment in Appendix A
of “General Rule of Environment-Friendly Use Period of Electronic Information Products”. This is
indicated by the product marking:
It is assumed that while the product is in normal use, any batteries associated with real-time clocks
or battery-backed RAM will be replaced at the regular intervals.
The EFUP relates only to the environmental impact of the product in normal use, it does not imply that the
product will continue to be supported for 50 years.
A.3 Recycling information
Nevion provides assistance to customers and recyclers through our web site
http://www.nevion.com/. Please contact Nevion’s Customer Support for assistance with
recycling if this site does not show the information you require.
Where it is not possible to return the product to Nevion or its agents for recycling, the
following general information may be of assistance:
Before attempting disassembly, ensure the product is completely disconnected from
power and signal connections.
All major parts are marked or labelled to show their material content.
Depending on the date of manufacture, this product may contain lead in solder.
Some circuit boards may contain battery-backed memory devices.
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EC Declaration of Conformity
MANUFACTURER
Nevion Europe AS
P.O. Box 1020, 3204 Sandefjord, Norway
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
(Established within the EEA)
Not applicable
MODEL NUMBER(S)
AD6464M / AD128128M
DESCRIPTION
Modular AES/EBU Digital Audio Router
DIRECTIVES this equipment complies with
Low voltage (EU Directive 2006/95/EC)
EMC (EU Directive 2004/108/EC)
RoHS (EU Directive 2002/95/EC)
China RoHS8
WEEE (EU Directive 2002/96/EC)
REACH
HARMONISED STANDARDS applied in order
to verify compliance with Directive(s)
EN 55103-1:1996
EN 55103-2:1996
TEST REPORTS ISSUED BY
Notified/Competent Body
Report no:
Nemko
10690
TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION FILE NO
Not applicable
YEAR WHICH THE CE-MARK WAS AFFIXED
2003
TEST AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY
MANUFACTURER
AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE
(Established within EEA)
Date of Issue
2011-01-20
Place of Issue
Not applicable
Sandefjord, Norway
Name
Thomas Øhrbom
Position
QA Director, Nevion Europe
(authorized signature)
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Administration on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products