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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Equipment racks 24RU or less shall have a minimum depth of 600mm. Equipment racks larger that 24RU shall
have a minimum depth of 700mm. Where rack footprints are specified they shall be read as a requirement. AV
Integrator shall allow for fitting of standard and nonstandard height/width rack mount equipment.
The minimum width for a rack opening in joinery or built cupboards is 600mm clear of all obstacles. The
600mm is not to be encroached on by hinges, locks, handles services terminated in the cupboard. When
positioning a rack or joinery for a rack the service position must be taken into account to ensure the rack is not
fouled in anyway. The serviceability of the rack and its equipment is key to the maintaining the system and
having a timely response to system outage calls.
When installing smaller equipment racks within joinery, the rack shall be able to be removed from the space
and pivoted ninety degrees to provide clear access for maintenance without straining any connected cables.
2.10.6 Rack Bolts and Nuts
For equipment racks:
a) M6 zinc plated cage nut installed in every rack position
b) M6 black or bright nickel-plated steel bolt with Phillips’ pan or dome head. Slotted bolts and those
with a countersunk head shall not be used.
c) Plastic cup washer to suit
d) Fibre and steel washers shall not be used
e) In cases where security screws are required they shall be Snake Eye security screws to be suited
to size 14 snake eye driver bits.
2.10.7 Equipment placement
Place any equipment required by the user at an appropriate height to facilitate easy loading of media.
Equipment in this category included DVD, Blu-ray, PCs etc. Ensure the controls on user accessible equipment
and the DVD drive and USB ports on PCs are visible and accessible, especially in short racks. Note: Rack
doors may require a cut out to facilitate access to PC.
Place all other equipment in racks/joinery with regard to:
a) Efficient cooling
b) Ensure vents are unobstructed
c) Allow extra space around/between amplifiers etc
d) Serviceability
e) Access to front and rear for programming, cabling etc
f) Logical cabling
g) Group like cables where appropriate
h) Maintain appropriate cable segregation
i) Reduce inter-rack cabling
j) Occupational health and safety
k) Place heavy equipment low in the rack