Grass Valley 8945EDA v.1.0.0 - Manual (Page 10)

10 8945EDA and 8945EDA-D Instruction Manual
Cabling
Module Placement in the Gecko Flex Frame
There are ten rear and front slot locations in the 2 RU frame to accommodate either
analog or digital modules. The 8945EDA or 8945EDA-D module must be plugged
into any one of the slots of the Gecko Flex frame.
Rear Module Installation
Note Never remove the screws which maintain the retainer rear shields.
To install a rear module into the frame, follow these steps:
1. Unscrew the blank rear adapter cover without removing the screws.
2. Remove the two retainers and the blank rear adapter cover using a needlenose
plier.
3.
Insert the corresponding rear module in the slot.
4. Replace both retainer rear shields on each side of the rear module and tighten
the screws to secure the rear module.
Front Module Installation
After installing the rear module:
1. Unscrew and remove the front cover.
2. Insert the front module in the guides of the corresponding slot.
3. The module ejector tab ( Figure 3 ) must be locked in its locking pin.
Figure 3. Module Ejector Tab Locking Pin
Cabling
Cabling to the 8945EDA or 8945EDA-D module is done on the BNCs on the rear
module. Refer to
Figure 4 on page 11 for a detailed illustration of the rear connec-
tions referenced below.
The 8945EDA or 8945EDA-D will accept any of the video standards listed in the
Input specifications in
Table 4 on page 23 . Connect a video input to BNC J9 or J10.
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Ejector
Tab
Locking Pin