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Frame Manual 

500FR 3 Rack Unit Frame  

 Revision 

1.4 

REVISION HISTORY 

 

 

REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE

 

 
1.0 

Original Version 

Aug 02 

 
1.1 

Updated Power specification 

Aug 04 

 
1.2 

Updated Safety instructions and specification 

May 05 

 
1.2.1 

Added max power consumption, max current and max load specifications 

Jul 05 

 
1.3 

Added 500FR-L-A (Analog) and 500FR-L-D (Digital) Loop Thru frames 

Jan 06 

 

Added GROC relay specs 

 
1.4 

Updated Power Supply LED descriptions, added Frame Status section 

Jul 06 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Evertz assumes no responsibility for the use thereof or for 
the rights of third parties, which may be effected in any way by the use thereof.  Any representations in this document concerning performance of 
Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance, either express or implied. The only warranty offered by 
Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty, stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form. 
 
Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features, installation and operation of this product in this manual, no warranty is 
granted nor liability assumed in relation to any errors or omissions unless specifically undertaken in the Evertz sales contract or order confirmation.  
Information contained in this manual is periodically updated and changes will be incorporated into subsequent editions.  If you encounter an error, 
please notify Evertz Customer Service department. Evertz reserves the right, without notice or liability, to make changes in equipment design or 
specifications. 

 

Summary of Contents for exponent 500FR

Page 1: ...2 FRAME STATUS FAULT CONDITIONS 5 2 1 FRAME STATUS TALLY TERMINAL BLOCK 5 3 INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE MODULES 5 3 1 OPENING AND CLOSING THE FRONT PANEL 5 3 2 INSTALLING THE MODULES 6 3 3 REMOVING THE MODULES 6 4 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS 6 4 1 CHANGING THE FUSES 6 4 2 REPLACING THE POWER SUPPLY 6 Figures Figure 1 500PS Status Indicators 4 Figure 2 Locating the Power Supply Mounting Screw 7 Tables T...

Page 2: ...n this document concerning performance of Evertz products are for informational use only and are not warranties of future performance either express or implied The only warranty offered by Evertz in relation to this product is the Evertz standard limited warranty stated in the sales contract or order confirmation form Although every attempt has been made to accurately describe the features install...

Page 3: ...in different versions to suit a variety of applications Throughout this manual references to 500FR refer to all models of the frame unless otherwise specified Model Description 500FR AC powered frame This frame supports all 500 series modules EXCEPT analog or digital loop through modules 500FR L A AC powered frame with loop thru capability for analog video signal This frame supports ONLY analog lo...

Page 4: ...rminal relay N O N C for status fault alarm 2 A 125 VDC max Temperature 0 40 C 1 1 2 Physical Height 5 25 133 mm Width 19 483 mm Depth 9 5 368 mm Module Capacity 16 slots Weight Approx 17 lbs 7 7 Kg with 2 power supplies no slots occupied Approx 32 lbs 14 5 Kg with 2 power supplies all slots occupied 1 2 COOLING The 500FR frame is designed to ensure adequate cooling for up to 120 watts of processi...

Page 5: ...atically senses the input voltage An additional power supply 500PS can be ordered to provide fully redundant powering of the frame When only one power supply is fitted the frame will be fitted with a 500PS FM fan module to ensure the thermal integrity of the frame cooling Power should be applied by connecting a 3 wire grounding type power supply cord to the power entry module on the rear panel of ...

Page 6: ...e status buss fault conditions If one of the power supplies malfunctions power cord disconnected power switch is off fuse is blown rear fan is stopped etc then its PSU STATUS LED will go Off and the red FRAME STATUS LED on both power supplies will turn On If the power supplies are fitted with green FRAME STATUS LEDs they will turn Off The PSU STATUS LED on the power supply that is functioning will...

Page 7: ...f the Frame Status Jumper on the module consult the individual chapter for the module For example if a module requires video or audio for its functionality and the video or audio is not present the red LOCAL FAULT LED on the module will be On and the fault will be reported on the frame status buss if the FRAME STATUS jumper on the module is set to the On position default 2 1 FRAME STATUS TALLY TER...

Page 8: ... is located inside the power entry module To change the fuses pull out the fuse holder from the power entry module using a small screwdriver The fuse holder contains two fuses one for the line and one for the neutral side of the mains connection Pull out the blown fuse and place a fuse of the correct value in its place Use time delay 5 x 20 mm fuses rated for 250 Volts with a current rating of 4 a...

Page 9: ...th only one power supply a 500PS FM blank power supply module with cooling fan must be inserted into the second power supply space The 500PS FM contains a module cooling fan and baffles to maintain proper airflow within the frame The power supply is secured into the frame by a machine screw through the rear panel as shown in Figure 2 This screw must be removed before the power supply can be extrac...

Page 10: ...he power supply mounting screw 4 Open the front door of the frame and pull the power supply out of the frame 5 Reinsert the new power supply into the frame taking care that it is proper aligned with the card guides Press firmly to make sure that the power supply is fully seated into the rear panel connector 6 Reinstall the power supply mounting screw from the rear of the frame 7 Turn on the power ...

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