ATI Audio BP100-2 - Manual (Page 4)

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INSTALLATION
MOUNTING
A fully loaded RM100 frame is heavy! To protect yourself and the equipment,
mount the empty RM100 enclosure securely before plugging in the power and
amplifier modules. The RM100 is designed for free vertical air convection
cooling. We recommend at least one rack unit (1-3/4 inches) spacing between
stacked units or forced air cooling of more densely stacked frames. If using
forced air, seal frames and joints between frames with duct tape and use blank
panels to seal any empty slots to avoid losing air pressure.
WIRING
The RM100 is supplied with mating connectors for the PS100 power supplies
mounted on the right side of the enclosure and with all power busing in place,
ready to plug on to the mating amplifier connector assemblies. Install amplifier
modules starting at the most left hand position (opposite from power supplies)
and stack side-by-side for optimum shielding of each module.
The connector assemblies supplied with each amplifier module mount on the rear
of the rack frame using supplied metric hardware: (4) M 2.5 x 6 mm screws.
System audio inputs and outputs connect to a 15-position barrier block using a
supplied mating fanning strip for easy pre-wiring. The 15-position fanning strip
may be cut into smaller sections if desired; e.g., inputs only, outputs only. The
fanning strip is Kulka P/N 649A15 and replacements are available from ATI
stock. Wire the audio inputs and outputs using the connector assembly markings
as a guide. NOTE: Barrier block screws are tightly machine inserted by the
manufacturer. Protect your knuckles by loosening them a few turns before
mounting them in a rack where they are hard to reach. Doing so will make it
much easier to install your pre-wired fanning strips at 3 AM. Fanning strips fit
onto barrier blocks from the left.
On special order, connector assemblies with .025 posts instead of the barrier
block are available. These posts mate with AMP MTA100 Series plug-on
connectors. The MTA connectors are solderless insulation displacement types.
Special tools for wire insertion into the MTA connectors include a simple and
inexpensive maintenance type tool, AMP 59803-1, and a precision ratchet type
self-indexing hand tool, AMP59801-1. Consult factory for more information.