GeckoFlex Frame

GeckoFlex is a flexible, cost-effective, highly serviceable modular system in a compact frame that handles a complete range of modern broadcast signals. Its dual-reference distribution busses can share reference signals within a frame—and you can update its I/O connections to fiber easily. All high-definition (HD) and most other GeckoFlex modules provide SNMP monitoring of signal formats and conditions as well as module operation, identification, and status.

Key Features
  • 2 RU, 10-slot high-density modular frame with exchangeable rear panels
  • Powerful fan cooling option that can be serviced from the frame front
  • Optional hot-swappable 8900NET (Net Card) Network Interface module with Ethernet and RS-232 connections enables station-wide monitoring and configuration
  • Frame remembers its own IP address and name so that network cards need no configuration after swapping
  • Hot-swappable modules
  • Hot-swappable, dual-redundant power supplies
  • Dual internal reference distribution buses with module-level choices between bus 1, bus 2, and local (where fitted)
  • 8900NET (Net Card) module also provides any-browser configuration, and SNMP monitoring
  • Any-browser configuration makes setup easy from all common Web browsers
  • Supports Web browser, NetCentral™ monitoring, Newton™ control, and NetConfig™ configuration software
  • Supports all currently shipping Gecko and GeckoFlex (8900) signal-processing modules by using suitable rear modules
Specifications

Power Rating
Input voltage: 100-240 V continuous range
Frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Input current: 1.5 A (with redundant power supply unit)
Inrush current: 20 A at 230 V (cold start)


Power Dissipation (most demanding case)
8900FF, 8900FFN: 125W
8900FX: 30W


Weight
Weight without modules, one PSU: 8.4 kg (8900FX), 8.8 kg (8900FF/8900FFN)
Weight with eight modules, two PSU, and net card: 11 kg (8900FX), 11.5 kg (8900FF/8900FFN) typical


Environmental
Operating temperature: +0° to +40°C
Operating humidity: 10% to 95% non-condensing


External Dimensions
Height (maximum external): 89 mm
Width (maximum external): 447 mm
Depth (maximum external): 390 mm


Mounting Dimensions
Mounting width: Fits standard 19" rack
Mounting height: Two rack units
Mounting depth: 373 mm plus space for cabling

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