Specifications

Status: Released
Version:2.2
Document: ITS-AVS Audio Visual Standards
V2.2Issued.docx
Author: Dean McFadden
Save Date: 25/08/2014
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2.10 Equipment Racks
2.10.1 General
Provide IEC297-compliant equipment racks complete with all equipment fixings, power distribution and control,
chassis runners, shelving and ventilation, blank or tamper-proof panels as required. Doors are not required
unless specified.
Access to AV Racks or rack location to be secured by AV key access. (Refer to Section 2.5 for type
information).
All equipment racks shall be powder coated in non-reflective black, including cable trays and shelving, unless
otherwise specified.
All racks shall be fixed down with clear access to both front and rear to ensure ease of service to the AV
system.
2.10.2 Construction
Equipment racks shall be welded steel or other metal construction approved by the Principal. Provide a
combination of blank and vent panels to cover all spare slots whilst ensuring proper airflow. As a guide to AV
Integrators, the following manufacture/models noted meet the required quality:
a) All racks other than those installed into a lecterns, closed joinery or where access to the rear of the
rack is difficult shall be:
! MFB Series 2005B
! Elgee Zip Rack
! Rack Technologies 19” C series
b) All racks equal or less than 12RU installed into a lectern, closed joinery or where access to the rear
of the rack is difficult shall be:
! Middle Atlantic SRSR4xx series, or equivalent
2.10.3 Rack top and side panels
Supply colour-matched side and top panels from the same series as the racks. Where multiple racks are
installed side-by-side, bolt adjacent racks together via baying kit and provide side panels for the outer faces
only.
All panels are to be secured to prevent unauthorized access or removal of equipment installed within the rack
2.10.4 Ventilation
Ensure adequate ventilation for all mounted systems. Natural ventilation shall be used wherever possible and
appropriate. Coordinate size of ventilation louvers or equivalent in joinery with builder. Racks above 24U or
wherever a large heat load is generated shall have a vented top panel or ‘pop top.’ Rack mounted mechanical
ventilation units shall be provided where natural ventilation is not sufficient. Noise produced by ventilation units
shall not be audible in the audience or presentation areas.
2.10.5 Dimensions
Where not specified, rack height shall allow installation of all nominated equipment and necessary ventilation
plates, as well as provide convenient access to equipment for maintenance and programming. Racks shall
allow a minimum of 20% spare capacity for future equipment.