Nevion Flashcase-II User Manual

Flashcase-II model 1

Rugged enclosure with 2xNeutrik opticalCON QUAD

User manual

Rev. C

Nevion

Nordre Kullerød 1
3241 Sandefjord
Norway
Tel: [phone]

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FlashCase-II model 1 Rev. A

Nevion Europe
P.O. Box 1020

3204 Sandefjord, Norway
Support phone 1: [phone]
Support phone 2: [phone]

Nevion USA

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Oxnard, CA 93033, USA

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Rev.

Repl.

Date

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Change description

0 - 2014-03-06

AJM

Initial revision, copied from FlashCase II general
manual.

Nevion Support

Revision history

Current revision of this document is the uppermost in the table below.

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Contents

Revision history ........................................................................................................ 2

1 Product overview ................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Key features .................................................................................................................. 4

2 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 5

2.1 Ambient temperature ..................................................................................................... 5

2.2 External power supplies ................................................................................................ 5

2.3 Internal voltage sources, max power ............................................................................. 5

2.4 GPI relays ..................................................................................................................... 5

3 Configuration and assembly .................................................................................. 6

3.1 Connection to Multicon .................................................................................................. 6

3.2 Frame number selection in Multicon .............................................................................. 6

3.3 Module appearance in Multicon ..................................................................................... 6

3.4 Internal power board, connections................................................................................. 6

3.5 Defective fan replacement ............................................................................................. 7

3.6 Flashlink module installation.......................................................................................... 7

3.6.1 Flashlink backplane installation .................................................................................. 7

3.6.2 Flashlink module installation ....................................................................................... 7

3.7 The fiber fix board ......................................................................................................... 8

3.8 EMC considerations ...................................................................................................... 8

3.9 EMC gaskets ................................................................................................................. 8

4 Connections .......................................................................................................... 9

5 Operation ............................................................................................................. 10

5.1 Multicon........................................................................................................................10

5.2 LEDs ............................................................................................................................11

5.3 Alarms, required actions ...............................................................................................12

5.3.1 Fan alarms ................................................................................................................12

5.3.2 Voltage alarms ..........................................................................................................12

5.3.3 Fuse alarm ................................................................................................................13

5.3.4 Temperature alarm ....................................................................................................13

Product Warranty.................................................................................................... 14

Appendix A Materials declaration and recycling information .................................. 15

A.1 Materials declaration ....................................................................................................15

A.2 Recycling information ...................................................................................................15

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1 Product overview

Figure 1: Front and rear view

The FlashCase is a building block in Nevion’s awardwinning Flashlink Live Media Networking
solution. It is a plug-and-play stagebox for transport of video, audio, data, sync and intercom
from/to video and audio ingest positions.

The FlashCase’s modular design is customizable to fit each application. It supports all
Flashlink modules and covers a complete range of 3G-SDI video and audio processing as
well as dark fiber video, data and Ethernet transport. The FlashCase also features an in-band
management solution that enables control and monitoring of equipment in remote locations.

The FlashCase II model 1 features 2 Neutrik OpticalCON QUAD connectors which provide
access to 4 or 8 fibers of video, audio and data transport. The models connector scheme has
been carefully designed to fit a two camera ingest. The model can also be upgraded with an
8 channel CWDM filter to extend the number of signals transported.

1.1 Key features

 Supports up to 5 Flashlink modules
 Rugged connectors
 Rugged water resistant housing for reliable performance in harsh environment
 Compact and lightweight – fully populated weight is under 5 kilograms / 11 pounds
 Optional CWDM support
 Internal fans and power supply monitoring

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2 Specifications

2.1 Ambient temperature

The equipment will meet the guaranteed performance specification under the following
environmental conditions:

 Operating ambient temperature range: 0°C to +35°C
 Operating relative humidity range: <90% (non-condensing)

The equipment will operate without damage under the following environmental conditions:

 Temperature range: -10°C to +40°C
 Relative humidity range: <95% (non-condensing

Warning: Exposure to direct sunlight during operation can result in the equivalent
ambient temperature exceeding the specified allowed maximum.

2.2 External power supplies

The external power supplies must meet the following specifications:

Voltage: Min. 10.0VDC Max. 18.0VDC
Supplied power: Min. 55W continuous
Ripple and noise: Max. 100mVpp

The product is shipped SL-PWR-90-FlashCase which is a desktop power supply for indoor
use only. For outdoor applications use power solutions suited for the current conditions.

FlasehCase II supports redundant power supply schemes by using the two power inlet.
PSU failure on one of the attached PSU is reported by GPI as well as by Multicon.

Each power inlet is protected by a a fuse. Broken fuse is reported by GPI and Multicon.
status This fuse can be changed at the internal power board. A spare fuse is mounted
close to the active fuses.

2.3 Internal voltage sources, max power

The unit has 10pcs card slots and is designed to contain up to 5pcs one card- or two card
FL-modules and combinations of such modules.

The power limitations for the internal power board are as follows:

“+5V”: Max 25W
“+15V”: Max 7.5W
“-15V”: Max 7.5W

These limits are absolute and may limit the number and combination of Flashlink modules.

2.4 GPI relays

Please keep within the following limits:

Voltage: Max +/- 30VDC between terminals
Current: Max 1A through terminals

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