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Chapter 4 – Physical Installation
If you have questions pertaining to the installation of OG-X-FR, please contact us
at the numbers listed in the section
"Contacting AJA Support" on page 2
. Our
technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service.
For More Information on...
• the technical specifications for the OG-X-FR, refer to
"Specifications" on page
44
.
• installing an openGear card and its rear module in the OG-X-FR frame, refer to
the user guide for your openGear card.
Before You Begin
The OG-X-FR mounts in the rack frame by means of four rack screws fastened
through the front mounting ears. This should normally be sufficient to carry
the load, including the weight of accompanying cables. However, in certain
applications such as mobile truck installations, it may be desirable to also support
the rear of the frame. The optional Rear Support Bars and Brackets are specifically
engineered to compensate for extra load stress.
For More Information on...
• installing the brackets, refer to the section
"Installing the Rear Support Bars and
Brackets" on page 14
.
• the frame dimensions, refer to
"Specifications" on page 44
.
Static Discharge
Throughout this chapter, please heed the following cautionary note:
ESD Susceptibility — Static discharge can cause serious damage to sensitive
semiconductor devices. Avoid handling circuit boards in high static
environments such as carpeted areas and when synthetic fiber clothing is worn.
Always exercise proper grounding precautions when working on circuit boards
and related equipment.
Ventilation and Cooling
Your OG-X-FR frame was specially engineered to minimize internal heat buildup
and thus improve card reliability.
For More Information on...
• the power dissipation of individual openGear cards, refer to the user guide for
your card.
• replacing the cooling fan module, refer to the section
"Fan Filter Maintenance"
on page 39
.
Ventilation
For applications using less than 40W in a non-ventilated OG-X-FR, but where
the individual card power consumption is greater than 8W, the cards should be
evenly distributed in the frame. This will prevent the creation of concentrated
heat, or unbalanced heat-rise areas, in the frame.
