Ross ULTRIX-FR12 Installing And Cabling

Installing and Cabling the ULTRIX-FR12 Router
WARNING: When servicing or moving equipment, always observe
safe handling practices. Get help to move heavy items. Use safe
lifting techniques. Follow all safety rules of your workplace.
CAUTION: The ULTRIX-FR12 weighs approximately 122lbs
(55.34kg). Two people should work together to lift it into place to
avoid physical injury.
CAUTION: Risk of electrical shock. Enclosure shall be connected
to earth ground via protective earth stud and 12AWG conductor or
larger.

Rack Mounting

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The ULTRIX-FR12 router is designed for installation into a standard 19" equipment rack. It has integrated rack ears, allowing it to be
screwed in using standard screws and cage nuts. It is recommended to use M6 x 10mm screws with 40in-lbs [4.5N·m] of torque.
Before working on any rack, ensure that it is stable. Make sure that any rack is level and stable before extending a component from the
rack.
Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first.
Under some conditions, the ambient air temperature inside rack-mount cabinets can be greater than the ambient temperatures within a
room. For safe long term reliability, ensure the ambient air temperatures at the router intake are within the router's specified operating
temperature range. Adequate ventilation within a rack frame must also be maintained.
The ULTRIX-FR12 mounts in the rack frame by means of rack screws fastened through the front and back mounting ears. This should
normally be sufficient to carry the load, including the weight of accompanying cables. There are 4 slots in each rack ear which need to
be populated with a total of 8 screws.
After installing equipment/components within a rack, never pull more than one component out of the rack on its slide assemblies at one
time. The weight of more than one extended component could cause the rack to tip over and may result in serious injury.
CAUTION: Adequate ventilation within a rack frame must be maintained. Ensure side to side ventilation is not
compromised. Refer to the ULTRIX-FR12 Installation Guide for more information.

1GbE Network Cabling

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Note: The router must be connected to the same
network as the other devices in your routing system.
2a Plug an Ethernet cable from your network into
the ENET 1 port. This is the primary network
connection for the router.
Plug an Ethernet cable from your network into
2b
the ENET 2 port. This is the backup network
connection for the router. (optional)

Source Cabling

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4a Connect a 75ohm coaxial cable with
HD-BNC connectors between the source
device and the input connector on the rear
panel of the router.
4b Ensure the bayonnet connector is locked in
place correctly.
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NOTICE: The ULTRIX-FR12 frame does not have a power
switch. Ensure that the Ultripower is not connected to mains
power before connecting the power cables from the Ultripower to
the other components. If the Ultripower is energized as you
connect the power cables to the ULTRIX-FR12, the system could
start to power up before it has enough power to operate and
could damage the equipment.
Read the user documentation for your Ultripower and ULTRIX-FR12
before starting work or operating equipment.
Have a question? Call our free, 24-hour technical support hotline to
speak with a live product specialist located right here in our facility.
Tel: (+1) 844 • 652 • 0645
Email: techsupport@rossvideo.com
Reference Cabling
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3a Connect a 75ohm coaxial cable with
HD-BNC connectors between the video
reference signal output and the REF A
connector on the router.
3b Connect a 75ohm coaxial cable with
HD-BNC connectors to the next device in
the system or terminate, set the LOOP DIP
SWITCH to TERM if end of reference link.

Destination Cabling

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5a Connect a 75ohm coaxial cable with
HD-BNC connectors between the
destination device and the output connector
on the rear panel of the router.
5b Ensure the bayonnet connector is locked in
place correctly.
CAUTION
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Protective
Earth
Ground
Before you set up and operate your router, refer to the "Important Regulatory and Safety Notices to
Service Personnel" document that was included with your router. It is also recommended to refer
to the Ultrix Installation Guide which is available for download from our website.
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3a
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