Allen & Heath RackUltra FX Card Fitting Instructions

Table of Contents

• Before Starting
• Tools Required
• DM32 / DM48 / DM64 Installation
• DM0 Installation
• CDM32 / CDM48 / CDM64 Installation

Before Starting

⚠️ Fitting of this card must be carried out by technically qualified personnel only. Any damage caused by mishandling or incorrect installation will not be covered under warranty.

This fitting note is intended to aid in the fitting of a RackUltraFX card to a dLive MixRack.

Ensure a suitably sized worksurface is available. Ensure this is clear of dirt, debris and obstructions which may damage the equipment surfaces. Ensure adequate lighting. Use the correct tools for the job and ensure that they are in good working order. Ensure all workshop safety requirements are adhered to.

Tools Required

• 1x T8 Screwdriver
• 1x T10 Screwdriver
• 1x Side Cutters
• 1x Grounding Strap
• 1x 004-1765-A 24V DC Wireform
• 1x M-DL-ULTRAFX-A RackUltra FX card

DM32 / DM48 / DM64 Installation

This section is not for the DM0.

1. Remove all screws holding the rear panel to the DM chassis.

   Diagram shows the rear panel of the DM chassis with screws indicated for removal.

2. Carefully move the rear panel away from the rest of the chassis.

   ⚠️ Do not damage the cable connecting the fan to the mainboard.

   Visual shows the rear panel being detached, with an arrow pointing to the fan cable connection.

3. Remove all screws holding the top panel to the DM chassis.

   Diagram shows the top panel of the DM chassis with screws indicated for removal.

4. Carefully move the top panel away from the rest of the chassis.

   Visual shows the top panel being detached from the chassis.

5. Remove the screws holding the DSP FX card to the card support bracket.

   Diagram shows screws securing an existing DSP FX card to its mounting bracket.

6. Remove the DSP FX card from slot C.

   Visual shows the DSP FX card being slid out of its slot (Slot C).

7. Fit RackUltra FX Card to slot D.

   Diagram shows the RackUltra FX card being inserted into a different slot (Slot D).

8. Fit the screws holding the RackUltra FX card to the card support bracket.

   Visual shows screws being used to secure the RackUltra FX card to the support bracket.

9. Refit the DSP FX Card to slot C.

   Diagram shows the original DSP FX card being reinserted into Slot C.

10. Refit the screws holding the DSP FX card to the card support bracket.

    Visual shows screws securing the DSP FX card back onto the support bracket.

11. Remove cable fitted at socket A and reconnect to socket C.

    Diagram shows a cable being disconnected from Socket A and reconnected to Socket C.

12. Fit cable 004-1765-A connecting socket A to socket B.

    ⚠️ The cable excess should lie between the card support bracket and the rear panel.

    Visual shows the 004-1765-A wireform cable being connected between Socket A and Socket B.

13. Cable 004-1765-A should be secured using a cable tie to the cable now fitted to socket C.

    Diagram shows a cable tie securing the 004-1765-A cable to another cable connected to Socket C.

14. Flush cut excess on cable tie using side cutters.

    Visual shows side cutters trimming excess from the cable tie.

15. Refit the top and rear panels as per steps 1 & 2.

    Diagram shows the top and rear panels being reattached to the chassis.

16. Attach decals from kit provided (suggested fitting locations shown by arrows).

    Views of the chassis rear and side with arrows indicating suggested decal placement.

DM0 Installation

1. Remove all screws holding the rear panel to the DM0 chassis.

   Diagram shows the rear panel of the DM0 chassis with screws indicated for removal.

2. Carefully move the rear panel away from the rest of the chassis.

   ⚠️ Do not damage the cable connecting the fan to the mainboard.

   Visual shows the rear panel being detached, with an arrow pointing to the fan cable connection.

3. Fit the RackUltraFX Card to slot D.

   Diagram shows the RackUltra FX card being inserted into Slot D.

4. Fit the screws securing the RackUltraFX Card.

   Visual shows screws being used to secure the RackUltra FX card.

5. Remove cable fitted at socket A and reconnect to socket C.

   Diagram shows a cable being disconnected from Socket A and reconnected to Socket C.

6. Fit cable 004-1765-A connecting socket A to socket B.

   ⚠️ The cable excess should lie between the card support bracket and the rear panel.

   Visual shows the 004-1765-A wireform cable being connected between Socket A and Socket B.

7. Cable 004-1765-A should be secured using a cable tie to the cable now fitted to socket C.

   Diagram shows a cable tie securing the 004-1765-A cable to another cable connected to Socket C.

8. Flush cut excess on cable tie using side cutters.

   Visual shows side cutters trimming excess from the cable tie.

9. Refit the rear panel as per steps 1 & 2.

   Diagram shows the rear panel being reattached to the DM0 chassis.

10. Attach decals from kit provided (suggested fitting locations shown by arrows).

    Views of the DM0 chassis rear and side with arrows indicating suggested decal placement.

CDM32 / CDM48 / CDM64 Installation

1. Remove all screws holding the rear panel to the CDM chassis.

   Diagram shows the rear panel of the CDM chassis with screws indicated for removal.

2. Carefully move the rear panel away from the rest of the chassis.

   ⚠️ Do not damage the cable connecting the fan to the mainboard.

   Visual shows the rear panel being detached, with an arrow pointing to the fan cable connection.

3. Remove the screws holding the DSP FX card to the card support bracket.

   Diagram shows screws securing the DSP FX card to its mounting bracket.

4. Remove the two screws holding the iMX6 card to the card support bracket.

   Visual shows two screws securing the iMX6 card to the mounting bracket.

5. Remove screws holding the card support bracket to the CDM chassis.

   Diagram shows screws attaching the card support bracket to the CDM chassis.

6. Remove the card support bracket from the CDM chassis.

   Visual shows the card support bracket being detached from the CDM chassis.

7. Fit the RackUltraFX Card to slot D.

   Diagram shows the RackUltra FX card being inserted into Slot D.

8. Replace the card support bracket and secure with screws.

   Visual shows the card support bracket being reattached to the CDM chassis and secured with screws.

9. Replace the screws securing the DSP FX card.

   Diagram shows screws securing the DSP FX card back onto the support bracket.

10. Fit the screws securing the RackUltraFX Card.

    Visual shows screws securing the RackUltra FX card.

11. Remove cable fitted at socket A and reconnect to socket C.

    Diagram shows a cable being disconnected from Socket A and reconnected to Socket C.

12. Fit cable 004-1765-A connecting socket A to socket B.

    ⚠️ The cable excess should lie between the card support bracket and the rear panel.

    Visual shows the 004-1765-A wireform cable being connected between Socket A and Socket B.

13. Cable 004-1765-A should be secured using a cable tie to the cable now fitted to socket C.

    Diagram shows a cable tie securing the 004-1765-A cable to another cable connected to Socket C.

14. Flush cut excess on cable tie using side cutters.

    Visual shows side cutters trimming excess from the cable tie.

15. Refit the rear panel as per steps 1 & 2.

    Diagram shows the rear panel being reattached to the CDM chassis.

16. Attach decals from kit provided (suggested fitting locations shown by arrows).

    Views of the CDM chassis rear and side with arrows indicating suggested decal placement.