Nevion FR202 User Manual

FR202/-RP

Flashlink 2RU frame

User manual

Rev. A

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Rev.

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Date

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Change description

A - 2014-12-03

MR

Initial release

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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 ................................................................................................... 5

2 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 6

2.1 General specifications ................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Front view ..................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Rear view ...................................................................................................................... 7

2.4 Power consumption ....................................................................................................... 8

3 Configuration ......................................................................................................... 9

3.1 Address setting on each frame ...................................................................................... 9

3.2 PSU redundancy mode selection .................................................................................10

4 Connections ........................................................................................................ 11

4.1 Power connection .........................................................................................................11

4.2 GPI Power Supply Status outputs ................................................................................11

4.3 RS-422 connection .......................................................................................................12

4.3.1 Pin-out RS-422 (RJ45) ..............................................................................................12

4.3.2 Connecting several frames together ..........................................................................13

4.4 Sync input/output. ........................................................................................................14

5 Frame operation ................................................................ .................................. 15

5.1 Removing the front panel ................................................................ .............................15

5.2 Backplane insertion ................................................................................................ ......16

5.3 Main module insertion ..................................................................................................18

5.4 Card removal ...............................................................................................................21

5.5 PSU insertion ...............................................................................................................22

5.6 PSU removal ................................................................................................................22

5.7 Attaching the front panel ..............................................................................................23

5.8 Frame status (LEDs) ....................................................................................................24

5.8.1 Multicon .....................................................................................................................24

5.9 Fans ................................ ............................................................................................. 25

5.9.1 Fan operation ............................................................................................................25

5.9.2 Replacing defective fans ...........................................................................................25

6 Fiber optics .......................................................................................................... 26

6.1 Laser safety precautions ..............................................................................................26

6.2 Handling of optical fibers ..............................................................................................27

6.3 Optical connectors .......................................................................................................27

7 Flashlink control protocol ..................................................................................... 28

7.1 Document conventions .................................................................................................28

7.2 Hardware interface .......................................................................................................28

7.3 Addressing ...................................................................................................................28

7.4 General command structure .........................................................................................28

7.5 Card detection (hot swap) ............................................................................................28

7.6 Hello command ............................................................................................................29

7.7 Electrical to optical converters ......................................................................................29

7.7.1 Hello command ................................................................ .........................................29

7.7.2 Info command ...........................................................................................................29

7.8 Optical to electrical converters .....................................................................................30

7.8.1 Hello command ................................................................ .........................................30

7.8.2 Info command ...........................................................................................................30

Product Warranty.................................................................................................... 32

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Appendix A Materials declaration and recycling information .................................. 33

A.1 Materials declaration ....................................................................................................33

A.2 Recycling information ...................................................................................................33

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1 Product overview

The FR202 (-RP) frame, is a compact frame, providing space for up to 20 Flashlink
modules, in addition to two fixed positions for power supply modules and one fixed position
for a possible future control board.
The frame features maximum flexibility as every module comes with a dedicated back­plane module, which takes up n x 7TE spacing. The 3.5TE distance between card positions
opens for connection of two Flashlink modules to one 7TE backplane. The number of
backplanes with 3.5TE module distance (utilizing all 20 positions) is currently limited, but
will be expanded in the future. Each frame can be controlled by a Multicon System
Controller card , together with up to 7 other frames.
The sync function makes it possible to provide a common sync signal to all card positions.

Power consumption

The current draw in the Flashlink frame is limited by the power supplies.
Overloading the power supplies will cause the power units to malfunction. Please
read chapter 2.4 for further details!

Heat dissipation

The heat dissipation is based on convection as well as cooling by fans, and it is
therefore very important not to block the warm air exhaust perforations in the
chassis.

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AC Power:

PWR-AC-160W
AC power supply module 100-240VAC.

Redundant Power
(optional):

PWR-AC-160W
Dimensions:

19’’ width 2RU height

Card slots:

20 for Flashlink modules, 1 allocated for a possible future
board

Power Supply slots

2.

Internal voltages:
Sync:

GPI:

+5V, +15V, -15V.
Return loss; typical <14dB, 0-5MHz (dependent of the
quality of the termination at Power C5)
Open drain output from each power supply which turns low
ohmic in an alarm situation.
To withstand +10VDC (open) and 100mADC (at less than
50mOhm) (closed)

2 Specifications

2.1 General specifications

2.2 Front view

The front view of the frame shows status LEDs for the power supply modules.

Figure 1:Front view of the Flashlink frame.

The two LEDs at the front have the following functions:
Upper LED: Voltage and current alarm, internal voltages
Lower LED: Fan and temperature alarm

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2.3 Rear view

Figure 2 shows an example of a fully equipped Flashlink frame, seen from the rear side.
The outer left and outer right modules are backplanes for the power supplies and contain
connections as follows;

- Left backplane;

o IEC-C14 AC mains inlet
o BNC, sync in

- Right backplane;

o IEC-C14 AC mains inlet
o BNC, sync out
o 2pcs. RJ-45 for RS-422 in/out
o Rotary switch for programming frame number to be read by Multicon
o 4 pin connector, GPI out

*The other connector modules are described in their respective user manuals.

Figure 2: Illustration of fully equipped Flashlink frame.

Figure 3: Flashlink frame equipped with blanks.

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Remark:
The power supplies support load sharing giving them extended life time. Though the total
potential power supply capacity is actually doubled in a redundant coupling, the above listed
maximum power limits for the frame shall never be exceeded.

2.4 Power consumption

The current draw in the Flashlink frame is limited by the power supplies. Overloading the
power supplies will cause them to malfunction.

The power and current limits for the frame, even with two active power supplies, are as
follows:
Total: 130W (Remaining available 30W up to 160W is dedicated for Fanboard and

fans)
+5V: 20A
+15V: 8.7A

-15V: 2A
The power consumption can be drawn from the three voltages in any combination, though
not exceeding 130W in total.

The sum of power for all cards on each rail must not be higher than the above listed limits.
The power consumption for each of the power supply rails is found in the user manual for
each Flashlink card, as this is not the same for all Flashlink cards.

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Valid positions: 0-7

3 Configuration

3.1 Address setting on each frame

Each frame can be assigned an address through the rotary switches on the rear. Maximum
8 frame addresses (0-7) are available, this means that pos. “8” and “9” on the rotary switch
are not valid
This address setting only applies when the frame is used in combination with a GYDA-SC
Rack System Controller.
If you have more than 8 frames together, you need several GYDA-SC Rack System
Controller cards.

In order to ensure proper operation of the system, it is important that no frames
controlled by the same GYDA-SC Rack System Controller card have the same
address set.

Reset the frame after reconfiguring the frame system, by turning the power off
and on again.

Figure 4: Rotary switch

More detailed information on the RS-422 configuration can be found in a separate
document and at our web site: http://www.nevion.com/

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3.2 PSU redundancy mode selection

The frame comes equipped with a jumper mounted at the programming header at the
Fanboard.
Depending on the desired mode the jumper shall be mounted as described in the figure
below.

Figure 5: Location of jumper for redundancy mode selection

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