Rack Mounting Tricaster; Input Connections; Connect A/V Sources - NewTek TriCaster 850 User Manual

3.4

RACK MOUNTING TRICASTER

Your TriCaster is designed for convenient mounting in standard 19" racks (mounting rails
designed for different TriCaster models are available separately from NewTek Sales).
Please keep in mind that adequate cooling is a very important requirement for virtually all
electronic and digital equipment, and this is true of TriCaster as well. We recommend allowing
1.5 to 2 inches of space on all sides for cool (i.e., comfortable 'room temperature') air to circulate
around the chassis. Good ventilation at the front and rear panel of TriCaster 850 is important;
When operating TriCaster in a 'road case' for mobile production, it's best to do so with both the
front and back covers (of the road case) removed. For TriCaster 450, take special care not to
obstruct vents on the system's sides and upper surface as well.
When designing enclosures or mounting the unit, supplying good free air movement around the
chassis, as discussed above, should be viewed as a critical design consideration. This is especially
true in fixed installations where TriCaster will be installed inside furniture-style enclosures.
Hint: For the (2RU) 450 system, we recommend leaving 1 RU ('rack unit') free above the system
for ventilation. Under no circumstances should the vents in the top of the case be obstructed.
3.5

INPUT CONNECTIONS

3.5.1

CONNECT A/V SOURCES

External audio and video sources are connected to the appropriate inputs on TriCaster's
backplate.
Figure 14 – TriCaster 450 and TriCaster 450 EXTREME
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