BC160i
Modular 1RU Rack Mounting System
Description
The BC160i represents a major upgrade of Bluebell’s BC160 rack frame, designed for the BC Series fibre optic interface cards. Retaining the ability to house up to 6 single-slot BC Series cards with dual redundant power supplies, the BC160i introduces significantly enhanced card monitoring and advanced user interfaces, making it ideal for OB and live sound trucks, fixed installations, and fly-away systems.
Cards are inserted into the rear of the frame, ensuring all copper or fibre cabling remains neatly contained within the rack enclosure. System status and monitoring are displayed on the front panel, with additional external monitoring capabilities over an IP network when the optional BM102i network card is installed into the dedicated slot at the front of the rack. The BM102i is fully compatible with SNMP v2.1, allowing integration with third-party management systems, as well as having it’s own monitoring webpage.
The BC160i’s internal motherboard includes a microcontroller and onboard memory that continuously gathers and displays real-time status information for all installed cards. A 3.8″ colour touchscreen on the front panel provides an intuitive, colour-coded interface designed for immediate familiarity, resembling the LED indicators of the earlier BC160 frame. The display includes detailed system information such as card types and status, PSU status, supply rail voltages, and internal temperature. A dedicated per-slot view delivers card-specific data, tailored to the card type. Additional screens provide status updates for the optional BM102i network cards. Firmware updates are made simple through a front-panel USB port, allowing quick installations via a flash drive.
The BC160i features in-built dual redundant power supplies (PSUs). Each PSU is capable of powering a fully loaded chassis, regardless of the card combinations installed. The two PSUs employ load-sharing technology and are equipped with independent IEC AC inlets, ensuring uninterrupted operation in the event of a single PSU failure.
The BC160i is fitted with 2 powerful, low-noise fans and requires spacing on the left and right the unit for optimal performance of air flow.
For comprehensive facility-wide monitoring, the optional BM102i network card has a built in webpage which allows status monitoring of all signals, cards, and PSUs, viewable from any browser on the connected network. The BM102i is fully compatible with SNMP, enabling quick integration with existing third-party monitoring systems.
Specification
| BC160i General Specifications | |
| Number of Card slots | 6 + 1 for network card option |
| Power Supplies | 2 x 60 W, fully redundant |
| Power Input | 90 to 260 VAC, 50-60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature Range | -30 °C to +70 °C |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 445 mm x 44.5 mm (1RU) x 150 mm |
| Weight | 4.5 kg (fully – loaded) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Conformities | |
| EMI/RFI | 89/336/EEC, EN55022B, EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-4 (Level 2), EN61000-4-4FTB, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-11 |
| Electrical | EN61000-6-1, EN61000-6-2, EN61000-6-3, EN61000-6-4 |
| RoHS | Directive 2002/95/EC |
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Ordering info
| BC160i | 19″ 1RU Chassis for up to 6 BCxxx Cards with optional Network Monitoring and Supplied with Dual Redundant Power Supplies. Includes touchscreen display. |
| BM102i | Network Monitoring Card with Ethernet connection |
| BC160P | 19″ 1RU Chassis for up to 6 Passive BCxxx Cards. No psu or monitoring capability. |
| Related Products | |
| BC160 | 19″ 1RU Chassis for up to 6 BCxxx Cards with optional Network Monitoring and Supplied with Dual Redundant Power Supplies. |
| BC100i | 19″ 3RU Chassis for up to 15 BCxxx Cards with optional Network Monitoring and Dual Redundant Power Supplies (not supplied). Includes touchscreen display. |
| BC100 | 19″ 3RU Chassis for up to 15 BCxxx Cards with optional Network Monitoring and Dual Redundant Power Supplies (not supplied). |
| BC160P | 19″ 1RU Chassis for up to 6 Passive BCxxx Cards. |
| BC101 | Single Slot Chassis with 4-pin XLR. |
| BC102 | Dual Slot Chassis with 4-pin XLR. |
| BC120 | Triple Slot Chassis with Universal Mains Power Supply. |
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