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MB Chassis Installation Guide MB6 and MB21 Chassis This Installation Guide provides the steps required to install the MB6 and MB21 Multichannel Chassis. For product specific information including specifications, configuration, and operation, please refer to the Makito X, Makito, or Torpedo product documentation.
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Warning This product is intended for installation in a restricted area. Limited access areas are protected by a specific mechanism, lock and key or other security device. ATTENTION Ce produit est destiné à être installé dans une zone d'accès restreint. Les zones d'accès limité...
EMC Warnings Notice with respect to Class A (FCC) Changes to equipment without the permission of Haivision may result in its failure to comply with the FCC requirements for Class A digital devices. If applicable, your rights to use the equipment may be limited by the FCC rules and you may be able to remedy, at your own expense, any interference with...
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Disposal In accordance with the European Union (EU) WEEE Directive, Haivision products that fall within the scope of the WEEE, are labeled with the above symbol, and customers are encouraged to responsibly recycle their equipment at the time of disposal. Haivision also offers its customers the option of returning Haivision equipment to facilitate its environmentally sound disposal.
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• MB6 series and MB21B (F-MB21B-R) enclosures can be populated with any combination of Haivision's Makito X, classic Makito and Barracuda encoders and decoders, as well as Torpedo DVB- to-IP gateways. • MB21X (F-MB21X-R) enclosures support Makito X products only (and any future products that require +12V power only).
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MB6 Installation Warning To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover of the MB6 chassis. There are no userserviceable parts inside. The MB6 chassis is to be installed and serviced by qualified personnel only. To install the MB6: Unpack the box and visually inspect the package contents for any evidence of shipping damage.
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F-MB6X-MED or F-MB6X-RAC Chassis To power up the F-MB6X-MED or F-MB6X-RAC Chassis: Make sure the power switch(es) on the back of the chassis are in the OFF (2) position. Connect the power cord(s) to one (or both) of the power receptacles shown in the figures above.
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6. Wait until the Status LEDs stay solid green, indicating that the chassis is ready for operation. To begin configuring the unit, open the Web interface and sign in. Please refer to the encoder, decoder, or gateway product documentation for details.
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MB6 Chassis Removable Fan Tray The MB6 chassis has a removable fan tray located on the right side (as shown in the figure below). Gliffy Macro Error Cannot find a diagram with these parameters: • Name: MB6_Fan_Tray Diagrams with the same name were found on the following pages: Hover over the link to preview, click to set.
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Indicator Color & Description Configuration Power LED Fan LED Audible Alarm Indication Solid Green Solid Red Chassis Power-ON – Fault(s) Detected. The following faults will trigger the audible alarm and turn the FAN LED to RED: • One, some, or all fans are blocked, •...
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The F-MB6X-MED power supply cannot be replaced without opening the chassis, which would void the warranty. To replace the F-MB6X-MED power supply, you must return the unit to Haivision. If field-serviceability is a requirement, we recommend that you keep a second F-MB6X-MED chassis available on the premises.
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MB21 (21 Slot) Chassis Note References to "MB21" can be taken to include either model, unless specifically stated otherwise. MB21 Installation Warning To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover of the MB21 chassis. There are no userserviceable parts inside.
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If the MB21 is to be installed on a desktop or rack shelf, screw the rubber footpads into the base of the chassis. Move it to the desired location, and then skip ahead to step #11. Otherwise, continue to the next step.
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Caution Failure to properly secure or support the MB21 as described above may result in serious damage to the enclosure and/or its contents. (F-MB21X-R only) If using a system interface, insert it now. The mating connector is provided but you will need to add your own wiring.
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F-MB21X-R Chassis Removable Fan Tray The F-MB21X-R chassis has a removable fan tray located on the upper portion of the rear panel: Makito X Encoder 2.2 Generated on: 2024-02-09 18:57:33 MB Chassis Installation Guide HVS-ID-IG-MB6-MB21-22, Issue 01...
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F-MB21X-R Fan Tray LED Indicators and Alarms The following table summarizes the functions of the F-MB21X-R fan tray LED indicators. It also describes the alarm behaviors when faults occur. Indicator Color & Description Configuration Power LED Status LED Audible Alarm No power to chassis.
Verify that the Power LED is green. If the LED is not green, one or more fans are faulty. If this problem occurs, contact your customer service representative for a replacement part. Replacement fan trays are available from Haivision. Please contact your sales representative or email Haivision at: sales@haivision.com...
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Non-operating: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Relative Humidity Up to 95% without condensation Heat 560 Watts or 1910 BTU/hr *assumes chassis full of Makito X or other Haivision blades Sound Emission • Room temperature: 56.4 dB(A) L’p(AVG) • 50°C Ambient: 63.3 dB(A) L’p(AVG)
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P-MB21B-PS (F-MB21B-R) 110-240 V AC power supply unit, 300 W max, for Quad PSU version of F-MB21B-R F-MB21X-FAN (F-MB21X-R) Replacement fan and station alarm unit P-MB21X-PS (F-MB21X-R) Replacement 100-240 V; 47-63Hz AC power supply unit, 600 W max Makito X Encoder 2.2 Generated on: 2024-02-09 18:57:33...
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Product Information info@haivision.com Makito X Encoder 2.2 Generated on: 2024-02-09 18:57:33 MB Chassis Installation Guide HVS-ID-IG-MB6-MB21-22, Issue 01...
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