DRM-R1 Mini-Converter Rack-Mount Frame v1.2
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
The DRM-R1 provides an open-ended rack-mountable frame 19 inches wide, by 2 RUs
high, by 9 inches deep for holding and powering AJA Mini-Converters (sold
separately).This frame accepts the newer, largest size Mini-Converters as well as smaller
ones. The original DRM-R0 frame (no longer available) only accepted the three smaller
sized Mini-Converters.
NOTE:
The largest Mini-Converters extend above the 2RU chassis height. One additional RU of
empty space above the DRM-R1 frame is required for these large Mini-Converters.
The DRM-R1 frame contains 12 converter mounting slots and accommodates a variety of
converter configurations:
• Up to 12 smaller converters—D4 (1.71", 43.5 mm tall) or D5 Series (2.4”, 61mm tall) and
others of similar size (one slot each).
IMPORTANT:
Because of heat-related issues, the 3GM Mini-Converter cannot be used with a DRM
frame.
• Up to 6 larger converters—HD10 (3.1", 79 mm tall) or ROI Series and FIDO-4 Series (3.9”,
99 mm tall) and others of similar size (two slots each). Only the newer DRM-R1 frame
accepts the largest size ROI and FIDO-4 converters. The original DRM-R0 frame does not
accommodate the largest size (3.9”, 99 mm) converters.
NOTE:
The total power required by all the installed Mini-Converters must be less than the DRM-R1
frame maximum of 60 Watts. Refer to the individual Mini-Converter specifications, available
on the AJA website and in each converter’s documentation, to calculate the total power for
your DRM’s converter configuration. Ensure the total power required for the converters you
install do not exceed 50 Watts. Some DRM slots may need to be left empty to stay within this
limit.
• Mini-Converters of different sizes can be mixed in the frame. However, because larger
converters take two slots, the total number of smaller converters that can be added to a
