AJA DRM2 Istruzioni operative

DRM2

Mini-Converter Rack-Mount Frame

(Mini-Converters Sold Separately)

Version 1.0

Published November 9, 2023

Installation and Operation Guide

(Optional Active Faceplate)

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Notices

Trademarks

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for use with most AJA products. AJA™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for

use with recorder, router, software and camera products. Because it matters.™ is a

trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with camera products.

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AJA Video Systems, Inc.

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V2Digital™ are trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of the document may be

reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical,

including photocopying or recording, without the express written permission of AJA

Video Systems, Inc.

Contacting AJA Technical Support or Sales

Please have all pertinent information at hand prior to contacting AJA support or sales.

Support Telephone: +1.530.271.3190

Support Website: https://www.aja.com/support/contact

Support Email: suppo[email protected]

Sales Email: [email protected]

Shipping Address: AJA Video Systems

180 Litton Drive

Grass Valley, CA 95945, USA

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Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Contacting AJA Technical Support or Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Mini-Converter Frame for 19-inch Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

High Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Front Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Chapter 2 – Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Included in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Basic Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Parts Available Separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Overview of Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rack Mount Frame with Carrier Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Mini-Converter Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Twelve Mini-Converters Example Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Mounting Converters onto Carriers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installing Converters into DRM2 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Attach Passive Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Attach Active Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Uninstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Remove Passive Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Remove Active Faceplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Remove Carrier from DRM2 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Remove Rear-Mounted Converter from Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Remove Bottom-Mounted Converter from Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Special Case Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Mounting Converters with DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Stacking FiDO Converters Two-High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

USB Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

USB Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

AJA Mini-Cong USB Device Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

DRM2 Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Appendix B – Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Warranty and Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Contents

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Chapter 1 – Introduction

Overview

Mini-Converter Frame for 19-inch Racks

DRM2 is a 3RU rack mount frame engineered to professionally mount and power

up to twelve (12) AJA Mini-Converters of any current size and form-factor. The

DRM2 delivers total power of up to 200 Watts.

The frame includes a 110/220VAC (12-Amp) power supply. Twelve +5V power leads

are provided via a DC Wiring Harness from the main power supply to power the

converters.

Figure 1. DRM2 with twelve Mini-Converters mounted on Carriers

Figure 2. 19" rack-mounted DRM2 shown with (optional) Active Faceplate

High Capacity

Here are some examples of what is possible with the DRM2 using only 3RU of rack

space:

• 12 independent channels of 4K HDMI to 12G-SDI or 12G-SDI to 4K HDMI

conversion

• 12 independent scan-conversion channels

• 12 independent Up/Down/Cross conversion channels

• Up to 60 channels of HD or SD sync distribution utilizing two GEN10s and ten

3GDAs or C10DAs

• 48 channels of 3G or 12G SDI to Fiber or Fiber to SDI conversion

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Features

• 3RU form-factor allows all AJA Mini-Converters to fit cleanly in the chassis.

• Flexible 12-slot frame design.

• Modular “Carrier” based Mini-Converter mounts are rugged, simple to use,

and easy to access from the front or rear of the chassis. Twelve Carriers are

included with the DRM2 frame, one for each slot. Additional/replacement

Carriers are available.

• The powered Active Faceplate offers four fans for maximum cooling in higher

ambient temperature installations.

• DRM2 200W Power Supply supports any combination of up to 12 AJA Mini-

Converters.

• DRM2 also supports up to 24 AJA FiDO and FiDO-2(T/R/TR) Mini-Converters

by using optional DC power Y-Cables, and mounting pairs of FiDOs on single

Carriers.

• Main DC Power Harness included has thirteen D5/10-PC power connectors.

Twelve of the D5/10-PC power connectors are to be utilized by the Mini-

Converters, and one is reserved for the (optional) Active Faceplate.

• Modular Power Supply Connector also allows users the option to create

custom cabling (within power specifications). For example, cables with more

D5/10-PC connectors could be made for higher density installations, upon

engineering review.

Front Faceplate

Two types of front faceplates are available for the DRM2 frame:

a Passive Faceplate and an Active Faceplate.

Passive Faceplate

The DRM2 ships with a standard Passive Faceplate with ventilation holes. For

users that want to upgrade their passive faceplate to the active version, the Active

Faceplate is also available as a standalone part. See "Parts Available Separately" on

page 7.

The Passive Faceplate is sufficient for rack installations which provide their own

cooling, or for when lower wattage Mini-Converters are installed and lower

ambient temperatures are present.

Figure 3. Passive Faceplate

Active Faceplate

The Active Faceplate enables the DRM2 frame to be used with higher wattage

consuming Mini-Converters, and/or to be used in higher ambient temperature

environments.

The DRM2-AP product configuration ships the Mini-Converter rack frame

together with an Active Faceplate having four cooling fans.

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Figure 4. Active Faceplate

DC Power Connector for fans

The Active Faceplate allows for a high-density installation of AJA’s most powerful

Mini-Converters, without concern for heat soak. The Active Faceplate connects to

the DRM2 +5V DC power supply using any available DC power connector found

on the DRM2's DC Power Harness, although one is provided near the middle of

the harness for this use.

If the ambient temperature is under 30C, an Active Faceplate is recommended if

power consumption exceeds 100W. If the ambient temperature is over 30C, then

an Active Faceplate is recommended if power consumption exceeds 75W. Please

consult the Tech Specs of your Mini-Converters to calculate expected power

consumption.

Figure 5. Active Faceplate Fans and Power Connector

DC Power Connector for fans

Active Cooling

Fans ( 4 total)

Active Faceplate

Both DRM2 faceplate types have four "inner" mounting holes for the faceplate, in

addition to the four "outer" 19" rack-mounting holes for the DRM2 frame.

Figure 6. Separate faceplate and rack mount screw holes

Rack Mount

“Outer” Screw Holes (4)

Faceplate Mount

“Inner” Screw Holes (4)

Both sets of holes may use the same size 19" rack screws.

NOTE: 19" rack rails vary in design, so use the fasteners which your rack provides.

This design allows removal and replacement of the faceplate without removing

the DRM2 from the rack. This allows easy access to Mini-Converters and their

cabling from the front. The above example shows all Mini-Converters connected

to the DC Power Harness.

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Chapter 2 – Installation

Included in the Box

Basic Order

Table 1. Shipping Contents for DRM2 or DRM2-AP Basic Order

Item Quantity Notes

DRM2 Rack Mount Frame 1 19" rack mount frame for AJA mini-converters

Passive or Active Faceplate 1

Passive Faceplate (with DRM2 order)

- or -

Active Faceplate (with DRM2-AP order)

Carrier 12 Carriers include captive No-Tools secure screws

Anti-vibration screw 12 10-32 x 0.187 Phillips Pan Head

Secures rear of Carrier for anti-vibration use

Mini-Converter rear

mounting screw 12 4-40 x 0.312 Phillips Flat Head

Secures rear of Mini-Converter to Carrier

Mini-Converter bottom

mounting screw 12 2-56 x 0.250 Phillips Flat Head

Secures bottom of Mini-Converter to Carrier

Parts Available Separately

Table 2. Separately Orderable Parts

AJA Part Number Item Quantity Notes

DRM2-AFP

(Active Faceplate) Active Faceplate 1 Faceplate includes four installed fans

DRM2-CH12-R0

(Carrier Twelve Pack)

Carrier 12 Include captive No-Tools secure screws

Rear-mounting screw 24 4-40 x 0.312 Phillips Flat Head

Bottom-mounting

screw 24 2-56 x 0.250 Phillips Flat Head

DRM2-CH-R0

(Carrier Single Pack)

Carrier 1 Includes captive No-Tools secure screw

Rear-mounting screw 2 4-40 x 0.312 Phillips Flat Head

Bottom-mounting

screw 2 2-56 x 0.250 Phillips Flat Head

DRM2-YC-R0

(Power Cable

Adapter)

DC Power Y-Cable 1

Adds a second +5VDC DWP male

connector to any single DWP

connector

DRM2-YC12-R0

(Expansion Kit

Upgrade Kit )

DC Power Y-Cable 12 Adds 12 more +5VDC DWP male

connectors to the DC Power Harness

Rear-mounting screw 24 4-40 x 0.312 Phillips Flat Head

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Overview of Installation

Rack Mount Frame with Carrier Slots

The DRM2 is a standard 19-inch, 3-RU tall, 15" deep rack mount frame with 12

Carrier Slots, into which Mini-Converter Carrier mounting brackets slide into and

are secured.

Figure 7. DRM2 with empty Carriers in Carrier Slots

Carrier

Mounting

Slots (12)

(empty)

Carrier

Mounting

Brackets (12)

+5V DC

Power

Harness

Active

Cooling

Faceplate

Power

Supply

Mini-Converter Carriers

Mini-Converters are not mounted directly into the DRM2 frame. They are first

attached to the Mini-Converter Carrier mounting brackets. The Carriers each

include screws for mounting mini-converters to them, as well as a Carrier Rear

Screw for optional anti-vibration use.

Figure 8. Mini-Converter Carrier mounting bracket and screws

Mounting Screws

Carrier

Mounting Bracket

Converter

Rear Mounting

Slots

No-Tools

Secure Screw

Converter

Bottom

Mounting Slots

Rear Screw

(Anti-Vibration

Option)

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Twelve Mini-Converters Example Configuration

Below find an example of 12 AJA Mini-Converters of various sizes installed into a

single DRM2 frame.

Figure 9. DRM2 with 12 AJA Mini-Converters installed

3-RU

ROI-DVI

12GDA (2)

Hi5-Plus (2)

FiDO TR-12G

FiDO R-12G-ST

HA5-12G Hi5-4K-Plus IPR-10G2-HDMI

12GM IPR-10G2-HDMI

NOTE: The above example is for illustration purposes only, and is not intended to

represent a specific application. Only DC power is shown connected, for clarity.

NOTE: For details on the example AJA mini-converter products shown above, see:

https://www.aja.com/nav/products-mini-converters

Installation

DRM Carriers may be shipped pre-installed in the DRM2 frame. If so, first time

converter installation requires removing the Carriers from their Carrier Slots inside

the frame, in order to subsequently mount converters onto them. See "Remove

Carrier from DRM2 Frame" on page 15; then continue on below.

Mounting Converters onto Carriers

Which of two alternative methods to use for mounting converters onto Carriers

depends upon the particular model of Mini-Converter. When a particular model

converter has two threaded rear-mounting holes, then the provided rear-

mounting screws can be used through the carrier mounting slots in the Carrier's

vertical bracket. See "Rear-Mounting Mini-Converters" on page 10.

Other Mini-Converter models which don't have rear-mounting holes, will have to

be attached through the Carrier's bottom plate and into the bottom of the Mini-

Converter housing. You will reuse the converter's bottom housing screws, or use

those provided. See "Bottom-Mounting Mini-Converters" on page 10.

Use the appropriate method for each Mini-Converter being mounted into the

DRM2. Procedures for both methods are detailed below.

Figure 10. Two methods of attaching Mini-Converters onto Carriers

Mount to Carrier using

bottom housing screws

Mount to Carrier using

rear mounting holes

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Rear Mounting Mini-Converters

For each Mini-Converter having rear mounting holes which is to be installed into

the DRM2 frame, follow the below steps:

1. Attach the Mini-Converter to a Carrier bracket using two of the Phillips

mounting screws provided. Adjust the screw positions through the

converter mounting slots in order to align with the mounting holes found in

the back of the particular converter. Do not tighten the screws completely.

2. Slide the converter all the way down against the Carrier bracket bottom

(suggested).

3. Tighten the mounting screws to secure the converter onto the Carrier.

Do not over-tighten.

Figure 11. Rear-mounting a Mini-Converter onto a Carrier bracket

Mounting Screws

Carrier

Mounting Bracket

Converter

Mounting Slots

No-Tools

Secure Screw

Figure 12. Example of a Mini-Converter correctly rear -mounted on a Carrier

Bottom Mounting Mini-Converters

For each Mini-Converter which does not have the two rear mounting holes,

attach it instead through the bottom of a Carrier and into the converter housing

as follows:

1. Remove the two small Phillips screws from the bottom edge of the

converter housing, and keep them on hand.

2. Position the Mini-Converter onto the Carrier, orienting its DC power

connection towards the front (nearest the attached No-Tools Secure Screw.)

3. Replace the converter bottom housing screws through the Carrier bottom

mounting slots and into the converter's bottom housing's screw holes.

The nished Mini-Converter/Carrier assembly should look like this:

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