S6 Installation GuideFor Avid S6 M10 and S6 M40 Systems
Chapter 2: Modules and Configuration Overview 5Chapter 2: Modules and Configuration OverviewThis chapter identifies each of the S6 modules, and tells
S6 Installation Guide6Automation ModuleThe Automation Module provides transport and locate controls, the Attention fader strip, Jog/Shuttle wheel, a n
Chapter 2: Modules and Configuration Overview 7Knob ModuleEach Knob Module provides eight channel strips, each with four dual-function (rotate/press)
S6 Installation Guide8Module Layout This section describes the arrangements of modules front-to-back in their chassis, and chassis left-to-right in th
Chapter 2: Modules and Configuration Overview 9Left-to-Right Chassis and Module ArrangementsChannel sections and the master section modules can be arr
S6 Installation Guide10
Part II: Frames
Chapter 3: Assembling Legs 13Chapter 3: Assembling LegsThis chapter explains how to assemble the Leg Frames for the S6. Not all systems require Legs.
S6 Installation Guide14Attaching the Back BeamAttaching the back Beam: 1 Place one of the Beams on the floor to determine how far apart the Legs need
Legal Notices© 2014 Avid Technology, Inc., ("Avid"), all rights reserved. This guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the w
Chapter 3: Assembling Legs 15Attaching the Front BeamTo attach the front Beam: 1 Align the pins on the underside of the Beam with the holes in the top
S6 Installation Guide16Attaching the Back Corner BracketsTo attach the Back Corner Brackets: 1 Attach the Back Corner Brackets as shown in Figure 5 us
Chapter 3: Assembling Legs 17Attaching the End ShelvesTo attach the End Shelves: Using four fasteners and washers per side, attach the Left and Right
S6 Installation Guide18To level the front legs: Use an M4 Hex to adjust the front leveling feet from above. Turn clockwise to raise, counterclockwis
Chapter 4: Assembling Frame Chassis 19Chapter 4: Assembling Frame Chassis This chapter explains how to assemble the chassis and attach them to each ot
S6 Installation Guide20Frame Chassis Kit ComponentsFrame Chassis Kits are either Large (extended depth) or Small (reduced depth). The contents of both
Chapter 4: Assembling Frame Chassis 21Assembling the ChassisIf you have not already done so, unpack all Frame Chassis and fasteners and arrange them n
S6 Installation Guide223 Secure the Side Wall to the Back and Front Tie Plates using Hex fasteners. 4 If your system does not include Legs, proceed to
Chapter 4: Assembling Frame Chassis 236 Move the next chassis into position so that the right edge of its Chassis Bottom Plate sits on top of the left
S6 Installation Guide249 Secure the Back and Front Tie plates of the second chassis to the first chassis using Hex fasteners as shown in Figure 19. 10
Contents iiiPart I IntroductionChapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4: Assembling Frame Chassis 25Attaching the Back FeetAfter assembling the chassis, attach the back feet. • One Back Foot is included with each
S6 Installation Guide26Attaching the Back FeetTo attach the Back Feet: 1 Unpack each Back Foot and screws from each Frame Chassis kit. Locate and unpa
Chapter 4: Assembling Frame Chassis 27• All other Back Feet are mounted to adjacent Back Tie Plates as shown in Figure 23. Leveling the ChassisAfter t
S6 Installation Guide28Attaching the BolsterThe Bolster is a one-piece reinforced arm rest that matches the width of your configuration. The wide, pad
Chapter 4: Assembling Frame Chassis 29Installing Display Module Mounting BracketsIf your system includes Display Modules, install their mounting brack
S6 Installation Guide30Installing Rear Panel Mounting BracketsRear Panels support and conceal cables. Rear Panels consist of two pieces, a lower brack
Chapter 4: Assembling Frame Chassis 31Installing Side CoversSide Covers (one Left, and one Right) consist of two pieces: a mounting plate that attache
S6 Installation Guide32How to ProceedAfter assembling the chassis that form your system frame, proceed to Chapter 5, “Installing the Power Strip, PSUs
Part III: Modules
S6 Installation GuideivPart III ModulesChapter 5. Installing the Power Strip, PSUs, Switches, and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5: Installing the Power Strip, PSUs, Switches, and Cables 35Chapter 5: Installing the Power Strip, PSUs, Switches, and CablesThis chapter expl
S6 Installation Guide36Installing the Power StripThe power strip is placed across the Rear Panel brackets, behind the center of the frame. To install
Chapter 5: Installing the Power Strip, PSUs, Switches, and Cables 37Ethernet Switch and PSU Placement per System ConfigurationFigure 3 illustrates swi
S6 Installation Guide38Switch and PSU Placement for Avid-Configured S6 SystemsThese diagrams show switch and PSU placement for all frame widths availa
Chapter 5: Installing the Power Strip, PSUs, Switches, and Cables 39Switch and PSU Placement for Custom S6 ConfigurationsThese diagrams show switch an
S6 Installation Guide40Installing the Ethernet SwitchThe capacity (number of ports) and number of switches in your system depends on the number of cha
Chapter 5: Installing the Power Strip, PSUs, Switches, and Cables 41Installing PSUsEach chassis requires one PSU to supply power for modules. PSUs are
S6 Installation Guide42Connecting Power Cables to the PSUsTo connect power to PSUs: 1 If you haven’t already, feed the DC power cable from each PSU ou
Chapter 5: Installing the Power Strip, PSUs, Switches, and Cables 434 Locate the power cables included in each PSU box, as well as those included in t
S6 Installation Guide44Installing and Connecting CablingAfter installing the Ethernet switch and PSUs you are ready to install Cable Sets. Cable SetsC
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 5: Installing the Power Strip, PSUs, Switches, and Cables 453 Run the Cable Set through the (lower) triangular cable guides in the Rear Panel
S6 Installation Guide46Installing Cable Sets in Large ConfigurationsRefer to the following diagrams for Cable Set installation examples for four-chass
Chapter 5: Installing the Power Strip, PSUs, Switches, and Cables 476-Chassis SystemsSystems with 40 faders (six chassis) require slightly different c
S6 Installation Guide48Short Ethernet Cables for Knob Modules and Display Modules(Systems with Two Knob Modules per Chassis and/or Display Modules Onl
Chapter 5: Installing the Power Strip, PSUs, Switches, and Cables 49Installing the Tie-Down Bracket for the Ethernet SwitchAfter all Ethernet and powe
S6 Installation Guide50Attaching the Outer Side CoversAfter cables are in place, install the outer side covers (outer side covers must be installed be
Chapter 5: Installing the Power Strip, PSUs, Switches, and Cables 513 From the inside of the chassis, use four of the included flathead Phillips screw
S6 Installation Guide525 From the inside of the chassis, use four more flathead Phillips screws to secure the right Side Cover to the frame as shown i
Chapter 6: Installing Modules 53Chapter 6: Installing ModulesThis chapter shows you how to install and connect hardware modules into an assembled fram
S6 Installation Guide54Installing ModulesInstall all modules beginning with the left-most chassis. Begin with the slot/module closest to the front (sl
Chapter 1: Introduction 1Chapter 1: IntroductionAvid® S6 is a professional, modular, ergonomically designed control surface for Avid Pro Tools® and ot
Chapter 6: Installing Modules 554 Locate the Process Module and connect power and Ethernet to it as you did for the Fader Module. Use the longest avai
S6 Installation Guide568 If your system includes two Knob Modules in a Frame Chassis Large, do the following: • Connect power to the second Knob Modul
Chapter 6: Installing Modules 57Installing Master Section ModulesInstalling the Automation Module is nearly identical to installing a Fader Module. In
S6 Installation Guide58Installing the Master ModuleInstalling a Master Module is similar to other modules but requires additional connections.To insta
Chapter 6: Installing Modules 593 After connecting Ethernet to the primary (side panel) Ethernet port of the Master Module, do either of the following
S6 Installation Guide60Installing Fill PanelsFill Panels are available in metallic or acrylic finishes, and come in two sizes to fill small and large
Chapter 6: Installing Modules 613 Connect power and Ethernet to the connectors on the bottom of the display. Use the black Cable Harness power cable a
S6 Installation Guide62
Chapter 7: How to Proceed 63Chapter 7: How to ProceedAfter assembling the system and installing modules, use the instructions in this chapter to do al
S6 Installation Guide64Complete the Hardware AssemblyAfter confirming power and Ethernet connections, add Compression Panels and T-Strips to secure th
S6 Installation Guide2Overview of Installation1 Determine module layout (“Modules and Configuration Overview” on page 5)2 Assemble the frame• Assemble
Chapter 7: How to Proceed 655 Take the Master Compression Panel (included in the Side Covers package) and hold it so that the side with the springs fa
S6 Installation Guide66Attaching the Upper Rear PanelsAfter installing and connecting all modules, attach the upper Rear Panels. To install the upper
Chapter 7: How to Proceed 67Updating S6 System SoftwareThis section provides instructions for acquiring and installing updated S6 Master Module softwa
S6 Installation Guide687 After the installer has completed you will be prompted to restart the Master Module. Click Yes to restart.8 If you are prompt
Part IV: Appendices
Appendix A: Expanding or Disassembling S6 71Appendix A: Expanding or Disassembling S6This section provides disassembly instructions for modules, PSUs,
S6 Installation Guide726 Remove Fill Panels (if any). 7 Remove modules by doing the following: • If you are removing all modules from a chassis, start
Appendix B: Compliance 73Appendix B: ComplianceEnvironmental ComplianceDisposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European UnionThis symbol on the pr
S6 Installation Guide74EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance)Avid declares that this product complies with the following standards regulating emissions and
Chapter 1: Introduction 3OptionalThe following items are recommended and can be purchased separately: • UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply), power cond
Appendix B: Compliance 75Safety ComplianceSafety StatementThis equipment has been tested to comply with USA and Canadian safety certification in accor
S6 Installation Guide7615) For products that are a Mains powered device: The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects fi
Avid2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard Daly City, CA 94014-3886 USATechnical Support (USA)Visit the Online Support Center at www.avid.com/supportProduct In
S6 Installation Guide4About This GuideThis guide explains how to assemble your Avid S6 system.Conventions Used in This GuideAll of our guides use the
Kommentare zu diesen Handbüchern