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ViaLiteHD Fibre Optic Link System 3U chassis User Manual HRK3-HB-11 CR6368 09/04/25 Pulse Power & Measurement Ltd, 65 Shrivenham Hundred Business Park, Watchfield, Swindon, Wiltshire SN68TY, UK Tel +44 (0)1793 784389 Fax +44 (0)1793 784391 Email sales@vialite.com www.vialite.com...
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HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK Instrument Care and Safety Information Please read the whole of this section before using your ViaLiteHD product. It contains important safety information and will enable you to get the most from your Fibre Optic link.
The RF and optical interfaces of most ViaLiteHD and ViaLite Classic modules are compatible. However the physical size, mounting systems and control of the modules are different, so it will not be possible to fit ViaLiteHD module in a ViaLite Classic chassis or housing and vice versa.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK ViaLiteHD System Components ViaLiteHD 19” chassis Description The 19” chassis is suitable for 19” rack mounting. There are two versions, one for alternating current (AC) power and one for direct current (DC) power.
It is also possible to provide external power to a chassis fitted with PSUs, for this reason the current share bus (CSB) is available on “Power Concentrator” connector J4. If this option is used the chassis must be interfaced to ViaLite Communications approved external power supplies, and the +12Vdc, GND and CSB lines for each power source should be connected in parallel.
5V via 100k ohm, with series diode Applying external voltage to these pins may cause damage, contact ViaLite communications Note: the alarm line for slot 14 is always pulled up irrespective of the card status, these cards are all fitted with summary alarm relays.
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HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 85044 ViaLiteHD Blank Panel, 5HP 85046 ViaLiteHD Blank Panel, 7HP There are also reusable panels available (85049 and 85050) with handles to keep them in place. The 6 HP blanking panels are fitted with handles to secure them into either slot 15 or 16. These are design to permanently hold the blanking panel in position.
The pin out of connectors J4 & J19-31 has been changed, to add additional functionality to the chassis. Check serial number to find correct pin out. See section 4.8.1.1 and 4.8.1.2 below. The approximate last shipment date of the early revision racks is July 2013, contact ViaLite Communications for more details.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK Chassis Fan replacement If the fan is not turning, the fan cassette assembly should be replaced. This can be completed without disconnecting the chassis from the mains supply. Just for information, the fan itself is 92345, 60 x 60 x 15mm, 12 V.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 4.10 Fan Tray replacement This relates to the Fan Tray option, HRK3*-FA or HRK3*-FD. 4.10.1 Step 1, Removal of existing Fan Tray from the top of the Chassis 1. Place chassis so that the top is accessible.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 5. Lift the old Fan Tray out. 4.10.2 Step 2, Fitting of new Fan Tray to the top of the Chassis 1. Push a cable tie through the holes shown. Tweezers could help.
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HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 4. Place the tray in the chassis, routeing the Fan Tray cable through the opening as shown. Don’t trap the cable tie. Fit 4x M3 screws plus 4x collars. Use a manual Pozidrive screwdriver. Tighten adequately.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 6. Pull and hold the cables to minimise protrusion at the side of the chassis. Then tighten the cable tie. 7. Trim the excess of the cable tie with small side cutters. 8. The procedure is now complete.
Both types of power supply are internally fused; this fuse is only expected to fail under fault conditions. The fuse is located internally underneath the earthed safety cover; this is not user serviceable and must be returned to ViaLite Communications for replacement.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 5.1.1 Specification HPS-3 HPS-3-DC Description Wide input range AC power supply Wide input range DC power supply Dimensions, internal (W x H) 6HP * 3U Dimensions, external (W x H x D) 188 x 129 x 30 mm Weight 0.6kg...
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK Power Supply HPS-CS-3 for use with OEM modules (HRx-xx-xM-xx) The HPS-CS-3 is a Panel Mounting 12V DC output, mains input supply with a 15 way Molex connector for connection to ViaLiteHD OEM modules (HRx-xx-xM-xx).
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK Installation Guide Chassis Installation The ViaLiteHD Power Supply Modules do not have an isolating switch on the mains voltage inlet. For this reason, the ViaLiteHD Chassis must be installed within easy reach of a clearly labelled dual pole mains isolation switch, which supplies the equipment.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK To remove a 5HP Standard module Disconnect any cables if necessary Push the release button of the module handle down and simultaneously pull the top of the handle forwards. Apply pressure via the handle and gently withdraw the module from the chassis.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK Type ‘E’ blind mates To remove a blind mate module Push the release button of the module handle down and simultaneously pull the top of the handle forwards. Apply pressure via the handle and gently withdraw the module from the chassis.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK Align the module upright and perpendicular to the front face of the chassis so that the PCB slides into the “crow’s feet” card guides top and bottom. Gently push the module down its guide, applying pressure via the handle, you may also apply pressure between the LED and test connector.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 7HP blanking panel installation (slot 14) Blanking panels should be the last panel installed into your chassis To install the blanking panel Firstly inspect the blanking panel ensure that the plastic barbs are in good condition ...
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK is positive Black is negative Slot 16 AC power feed Slot 16 DC power feed Slot 15 AC power feed Slot 15 DC power feed Ground stud (M4) Ground stud (M4) AC powered chassis...
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 6.11.2 Four 1:1 redundant single transmitters, blindmate modules The blank slot can be used as a storage slot for a hot spare Four 1:1 redundant transmitters using blindmate plug in modules and splitters, viewed from rear of chassis 6.11.3...
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 6.11.4 Six 1:1 redundant dual transmitters, blindmate modules Six 1:1 redundant transmitters using blindmate plug in modules and splitters, viewed from rear of chassis 6.11.5 Four 1:1 redundant single receivers, standard modules The blank slot can be used as a storage slot for a hot spare Four 1:1 redundant receivers using standard plug in modules and switches, viewed from rear of chassis 6.11.6...
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 6.11.7 Six 1:1 redundant dual receivers, standard modules The rear panel connector configurations are dependent on module type; different module may have different connector configurations. However RF and optical connector can clearly be distinguished and connector letters are clearly shown on the rear panels.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 6.11.9 Four 1:1 redundant links, blindmate modules, using single transmitters TX and single receivers RX Four 1:1 redundant links using blindmate modules, splitters and switches, viewed from rear of chassis...
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 6.11.10 Six 1:1 redundant links, blindmate modules, using dual transmitters DTX and dual receivers DRX Six 1:1 redundant links using blindmate modules, splitters and switches, viewed from rear of chassis...
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 6.11.11 Uplink and downlink 1:1 redundant, blindmate modules using single transmitters TX and single receivers RX Only an single uplink and downlink are shown for clarity, however this configuration can be expanded to include and extra uplink and downlink.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 6.11.12 Six 1:1 redundant transceivers TRX, standard modules This configuration should not be used for system that have LNA bias tee feed generated by the TRX transmitter (or fed through this module) and that also require the DC bias to be switched by the RF splitter modules. The configuration below does not allow automatic switching of the DC path via adjacent alarm sensing.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 6.11.13 Six 1:1 redundant links, standard modules, using transceivers TRX The rear panel connector configurations are dependent on module type; different module may have different connector configurations. However RF and optical connector can clearly be distinguished and connector letters are clearly shown on the rear panels.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 6.12 Shock and vibration ViaLiteHD modules have been designed and tested to operate under significant mechanical stress; the tests run far exceed normal ground fixed operational use. This has been done to assure the robustness and reliability of the designs. Below are detailed the tests undertaken.
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Sample plot of Half Sine Shock in Y+ axis No measureable change in RF power level was detected. The system under test passed all the vibration and shock tests, detailed above. A full test report is available, contact ViaLite Communications for more details.
The guarantee / warranty period, unless otherwise agreed in writing, shall be as stated in document F292 - PPM Manufactured Product – Warranty, which is available at: https://ppm.co.uk/warranty-periods/. Extended warranty options are available at the time of purchase. Prior to returning any goods for warranty or non-warranty repairs please contact PPM / ViaLite Communications for a returns reference.
HRK3-HB-11 ViaLiteHD 3U chassis H DRAFT ANDBOOK 10 FCC Approval Information to the user of ViaLiteHD products For a Class A digital device or peripheral, the following instructions are furnished to the user. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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