tvONE Has Solution for Rack Installation of Small Devices

tvONE’s ONErack powered mounting system is manufacturer agnostic and converts devices via slide-in modules.

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Everybody likes a nice, neat equipment rack and that’s one reason why AV equipment tends to be measured in rack units (RUs).

However, equipment has changed a lot in recent years and while smaller, sleeker units may look great, they also create equipment rack challenges. tvONE says it has a solution for rack installation of small devices in its now shipping ONErack universal, powered mounting system.

With its patent-pending design ONErack converts randomly sized, externally-powered devices from any manufacturer into slide-in modules that can be installed and serviced easily, according to tvONE.

Photos: Get a closer look at tvONE’s ONErack

“Integrators spend a lot of time and money to install and service these small devices,” says Mark Armon, product manager. “The beauty to this solution is its simplicity—a rare thing these days!” 

From tvONE’s press release:

The ONErack’s front and rear access provides uniform cable management and unlike proprietary rack kits or traditional rack mounting methods like a shelf, the ONErack allows high density mounting in three different chassis sizes, provides seven different voltages and cools all within a ONErack chassis. For service, just slide out a failed device, no cable ties, no guessing!

The ONErack chassis is available in 4RU, 5RU and 6RU and can hold up to 16 modules with up to 2 Voltage Selectors each. When using the ONErack Power Supply, each Voltage selector, can provide selectable power @ 5v, 7.5v, 9v, 12v, 13.5, 18v, 24v up to 35 watts. A pass thru is available for custom power sources. Each ONErack Chassis can include 1 or more 250 watt Power Supplies that can feed additional chassis, to allow for a clean power solution for all mounted devices. Close the front of your ONErack with a Fan cover and keep it all cool. Mount 64 devices in just 5RU, powered and cooled!

tvONE recently broke down the benefits of ONErack for Commercial Integrator:

  • Faster installation, simpler service calls
  • Universal; Use any manufacturer, any device, six different DC voltage settings per module
  • Device mounting can be done on the bench, outside the confines of the rack
  • For service, just slide out the bad device. No cable ties, no guessing.
  • Front/Back access provides uniform cable management
  • Reversible Fan covers provide cooling, reducing heat related failures with potential increases to life of devices
  • Elimination of wall warts and external power supplies speeds and neatens installation
  • Pride—more professional looking finished racks

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