Rack Mounting; Power Requirements & Environmental; Where Do The Components Go - Sony MVS -8000X Quick Setup Manual

Rack Mounting

Proper support is required when rack-mounting all components. Failure to provide proper support can
result in damage to the external chassis and internal boards which are not covered under warranty.
You do not need to put space between components when rack-mounting. All MVS components are
designed to be installed directly on top of each other.
Each rack-mountable item in an MVS system will have a rack mount kit specified at the time of ordering.
Typically, these are all RMM-10 kits. The single exception is the MVS-8000X chassis. The 8000X chassis
comes with its own mounting bracket. Please refer to the RMM-10 rack kits for assembly instructions
and the individual components' installation manuals for mounting procedures.
Power Requirements & Environmental
Each chassis varies on its power requirements, depending on the model and the number of option
boards installed.
Please see each component's installation manual for specifications on power consumption and
environmental considerations.

Where do the components go?

Typically, the switcher chassis, the DME chassis (if needed) and the DCU Chassis all are mounted
together in the Engineering/Terminal Gear racks. The connecting cables back to the control room are
three Ethernet cables. Even though the specification of the maximum distance for a single Ethernet run
is 384ft, Sony recommends your single cable-run is no longer than 305 feet. If you need runs longer
than that, you may have to convert Ethernet to fiber optic or explore other methods such as repeaters
or additional Ethernet switches.
As mentioned above, the SCU (MKS-8010B) does not get installed with the main switcher components.
The SCU is the power supply and CPU for the control panel. It must be within 10m of the control panel
surface (your cable lengths were determined at the time of purchase). The SCU is typically installed in
the monitor wall or in the console under the control surface. The power buttons are recessed to
prevent accidental shutdown by feet or knees.
Even though the DCU (MKS-2700 or MKS-8700) is typically racked with the switcher and DME chassis, it
is not required. If you have many external devices that use RS422 you may find it is more convenient to
shorten the RS422 cable runs by mounting the DCU closer to the third-party devices. The DCU uses a
single cross-over LAN cable that goes to the SCU (MKS-8010B). The same recommended 305ft Ethernet
limitation applies.
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