The following procedure can be used to fit or exchange a processing blade.

Overview

Each .edge frame can be fitted with up to 4 x processing blades (fitted to the front).

The processing blades are hot-pluggable and so it is possible to add or replace a blade while the frame is powered. 

What you will need

  • 1 x Torx10 driver - included in the Lawo toolkit supplied with the system.
  • 1 x .edge processing blade - ordered using the part numbers .edge_gateway (for a complete SDI I/O package) or A00/40 (for a replacement blade).
  • 1 x .edge front slot blanking panel - if you wish to operate the frame without a processing blade. This can be ordered using the part number:.edge_frame_blind_plate_front.

Instructions

Please read the following important safety information and then follow the step-by-step instructions.


(E) WARNING

Please read and observe ALL of the Lawo - Important Safety Instructions BEFORE installing or servicing any component.

(F) AVERTISSEMENT

Veuillez lire et respecter TOUTES les consignes de sécurité importantes AVANT d’installer ou d’entretenir un composant.

 (E) CAUTION

If a frame is not fully populated, then any spare slots must be closed with blanking panels. For safety reasons and to ensure efficient cooling, the frame must not be operated with an empty slot.

(F) ATTENTION

Si un cadre n'est pas entièrement rempli, les emplacements libres doivent être fermés par des panneaux d'obturation. Pour des raisons de sécurité et pour assurer un refroidissement efficace, le cadre ne doit pas être utilisé avec un emplacement vide.

1.    Remove the existing processing blade (or blanking panel).

  • Disconnect and remove all of the network cables.
  • Using a Torx10 driver, remove the two securing screws at each side of the blade (or blanking panel). The screws should be loosened alternately so that the blade slides smoothly out of the frame. If you loosen one screw completely, then this may cause damage to the blade or frame.
  • Carefully, pull out the processing blade (or blanking panel) from the front of the frame.
  • Store any blanking panels safely (as they may be required in the future to close the frame).

2.    Fit the new processing blade (or blanking panel).

  • Take the processing blade out of its packaging and slide it carefully into the guide rails (at the front of the frame).
  • Secure by tightening the 2 x Torx10 screws.The screws should be tightened alternately so that the blade fits smoothly into the frame. If you tighten one screw completely, then you may cause damage to the blade or frame. 
  • A blanking panel can be fitted in a similar manner. Each panel includes a metal divider (behind the fascia) that is important for the airflow.

3.    Fit the optical transceivers to the network interface cages.

See .edge - Fitting the Optical Transceivers.

4.    Reconnect the network cables and test the operation of the processing blade.