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1–2 • Introduction DFR-8104A(-C) User Manual (Iss. 03)
Overview
The DFR-8104A(-C) Digital Products Frame accommodates up to four Ross 8000 series
Distribution Products or four Leitch 6800 series video products. For high power consumption
requirements, the DFR-8104A can be field upgraded with the CFM-8104A Cooling Fan Module,
which is mounted in a slot between the power supply and module slot number four. Alternatively,
the DFR-8104A-C comes direct from the factory with the cooling fan option already installed.
The DFR-8104A(-C) design offers several key features such as; heavy-duty door hinges, durable
powder-coat paint finish, and a specially designed top cover to enable frame stacking in high
density environments.
The DFR-8104A(-C) carries forward the heritage of our past digital frames by featuring our
unique Master Reference Input, which accepts one external analog color black signal that is
distributed to all modules. The frame also employs rugged aluminum construction, which
provides superb heat dissipation, as well as the use of the highest quality connectors throughout
the product.
The PS-8102 universal power supply is a power factor corrected supply that will accommodate
all world standards (100-240 volts) with up to 80 Watts of module power. Of special note is that
the PS-8102 has the ability to sustain a 100ms input voltage loss, or glitch, while maintaining a
full power output. This is of great importance in areas where incoming power may not be clean.
Features
The following features make the DFR-8104A(-C) one of the finest digital products frames on the
market today:
• Each frame accommodates four modules in 1 RU
• Heavy duty door hinges
• Durable powder-coat paint finish
• Aluminum construction for increased heat dissipation and weight reduction
• Master Reference Input feeds all module slots
• Power Switch is accessible from front of the rack frame
• Universal Power Supply (PS-8102) for all world standards (100-240 volts)
• PS-8102 sustains a 100ms incoming power glitch while maintaining full output power
• Power factor corrected supply with power fail detection circuit
• PowerLock cord retainer mechanism guards against accidental power loss
• Optional Cooling Fan Module for increased ventilation
• Fan Fail and Error Indicator LED's on front of the frame (available with optional Cooling
Fan Module)
• Optional Extender Board Module for servicing
• Optional Cable Support Bracket
• Optional Frame Support Brackets
• 5-year transferable warranty
• Also accepts Leitch 6800 series video products
Note
— It is recommended, for long-term reliability and increased product life span,
that total dissipation of all modules installed in a DFR-8104A(-C) 1RU frame should
not exceed 16 Watts total without the use of the Cooling Fan Module. Refer to the
section “
Ventilation and Cooling ” on page 2-4 for details.