Aviom AllFrame Multi-Modular User Guide
ALLFRAME
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Multi-Modular I/O System
User Guide
P/N 9310 1024 0001F rev. 1.04
© 2012 Aviom, Inc.
READ THIS FIRST
Important Safety Instructions
Read these instructions. 1.
Keep these instructions. 2.
Heed all warnings.3.
Follow all instructions.4.
Do not use this apparatus near water.5.
Clean only with a dry cloth.6.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.7.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 8.
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two 9.
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, 10.
and the point where they exit the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.11.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the 12.
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.13.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in 14.
any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
No on/off power switches are included in the system. The external power supply should be used to 15.
control power to an Aviom device. This power supply should remain readily operable.
The solid line over dashed line symbol (16. ) indicates that the input voltage must be a DC voltage.
The box within a box symbol ( 17. ) indicates that the external power supply is double insulated.
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TO REDUCE THE DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVERS.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to rain or other types of moisture.
To avoid the hazard of electrical shock, do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
Replace fuse with same type and rating.
Operating Temperature: 0˚C to 50˚C (32˚F to 122˚F)
Risque de choc électrique – ne pas ouvrir. Pour réduire le risque de feu ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet équipement à la pluie
ou la moisissure. Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne pas retirer le couvercle. Pièces non remplaçables par l’utilisateur. Confier la
réparation à une personne qualifiée. Attention – utiliser seulement un fusible de rechange de même type.
Cet appareil est conforme à la section 15 de la norme FCC. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes : (1) cet équipement ne
doit pas causer des interférences nocives, et (2) cet équipement doit accepter toute interférence captée incluant les interférences pouvant
causer des opérations indésirables.
Cet appareil numérique de Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is •
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•
Changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by Aviom, Inc. could void the user’s FCC authority
to operate the equipment.
CAUTION:
Using any audio system at high volume levels can cause •
permanent damage to your hearing.
Set your system volume as low as possible. •
Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive sound pressure levels.•
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Certifications
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Pb-Free
EMC: EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2
Safety: EN 60065, UL 60065, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60065 + A1:2006
ETL/cETL Listed and RoHS Compliant
Notice of Rights
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means—
electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise—without written permission of Aviom, Inc.
Trademarks
Aviom, A-Net, the A-Net icon, Pro16, Pro64, AllFrame, m-control, and Virtual Data Cable are
trademarks of Aviom, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2012 Aviom, Inc. All rights reserved.
Information is subject to change without notice.
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Aviom, Inc. Limited Warranty
Aviom, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the
date of the original retail purchase.
This warranty does not apply if the equipment has been damaged due to misuse, abuse, accident, or problems
with electrical power. The warranty also does not apply if the product has been opened or modified in any way;
if the product serial number has been damaged, modified, or removed; or if the original Quality Assurance label
has been damaged, modified, or removed.
If a defect is discovered, first write or call Aviom, Inc. to obtain a Return Authorization number. No service will be
performed on any product returned without prior authorization. Aviom, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace
the product at no charge to you. The product must be returned during the warranty period, with transportation
charges prepaid to Aviom, Inc., 1157 Phoenixville Pike, Suite 201, West Chester, PA 19380. You must use the
product’s original packing materials for shipment. Shipments should be insured for the value of the product.
Include your name, address, phone number, description of the problem, and copy of the original bill of sale with
the shipment. The Return Authorization number should be written on the outside of the box.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE (OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION). AVIOM’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTIONS AND
DEFECTS IN HARDWARE IS LIMITED TO REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
STATEMENT. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WILL APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD.
AVIOM, INC. DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
DOCUMENT. AVIOM, INC.’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT OUR OPTION, OF ANY
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIABILITY FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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Warranty Information
Please record the following information for future reference:
Your Authorized Aviom Dealer:
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Serial Numbers of Your Aviom Products:
Date of Purchase:
Your Authorized Aviom Dealer is your primary source for service and support. The information recorded above
will be helpful in communicating with your Authorized Aviom Dealer should you need to contact Aviom Customer
Service. If you have any questions concerning the use of this unit, please contact your Authorized Aviom Dealer
first. For additional technical support, or to find the name of the nearest Authorized Aviom Repair Station, check
the Aviom web site at www.aviom.com.
To fulfill warranty requirements, your Aviom product should be serviced only at an authorized Aviom service
center. The Aviom serial number label must appear on the outside of the unit, or the Aviom warranty is void.
This manual and its contents are copyrighted by Aviom, Inc. All rights are reserved by Aviom, Inc. This document
may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic
medium or machine-readable form without prior written consent from Aviom, Inc.
The software and/or firmware contained within Aviom products is copyrighted and all rights are reserved by
Aviom, Inc.
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the text and illustrations in this manual, no
guarantee is made or implied as to the accuracy of the information contained within.
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Table of Contents
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Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
AllFrame System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The F6 Modular I/O Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
C4m Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
C4o Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C4dio Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
RK6 Rack Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
SK6 Stage Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
LK4 Label Kit for C4m and C4o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HK6 Security Hardware Kit for F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fan6 Replacement Fan Tray Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PLT6-s Surface-Mount Finishing Plate for F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PLT6-f Flush-Mount Finishing Plate for F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
POA80 Power Over A-Net Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About A-Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Clocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Control Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
A-Net Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Support For Pro16 Series Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Firmware Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Assembling the AllFrame System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing I/O Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing the F6 Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing SFP Fiber Transceivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SFP Transceivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
LC Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cat-5e Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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EtherCon Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RK6 Rack Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing the RK6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SK6 Stage Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installing the SK6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Powering the F6 Modular I/O Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
For Power Over A-Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
For DC Power via the XLR or Euroblock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
System Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Supply Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Cable Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Over A-Net (PoA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting the POA80 Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mounting the POA80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DC Power via the 4-Pin XLR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DC Power via the Euroblock Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pro64 User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
A-Net Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Slots versus Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
A-Net Slot Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Slots and Sample Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Control Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Control Master Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Enumeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Adding Pro64 Devices to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Control Master Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Clock Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Control Master and Clock Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Clock Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sample Rates and A-Net Slots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
F6 Front Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Front Panel LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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A-Net LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Power Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Control Master LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Clock Master LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Thermal Monitor LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Fan Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Error LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Standby Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Control Master Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
USB Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Fan Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
I/O Card Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Card Slot ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installed I/O Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
I/O Card Cover Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
I/O Card Label Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
F6 Top Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
A-Net Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
A-Net Via Cat-5e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
A-Net Via Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Optical Transceiver Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Standby Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
LED Defeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Terminal Block Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Building a Pro64 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Connecting Pro64 Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Basic Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
A-Net Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Digital Copies (Splits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Adding a Merger Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
C4m Card Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Channel Strip Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Channel Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Assigning a C4m Channel to a Network Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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Stereo Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Channel Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Channel Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Low Cut Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
+48V Phantom Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Channel Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Control Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
C4o Card Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Output Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Stereo Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Choosing a Slot to Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Channel Output Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
C4dio Card Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Input Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Sample Rate Converters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Choosing a Slot to Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
C4dio External Clock Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Word Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
To Sync to Word Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Word Clock LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Output Word Clock to an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
AES3 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
To Sync to AES3 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Product Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
AC Line Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
F6 Modular I/O Frame Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
C4m Mic/Line Input Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
C4o Line Output Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
C2dio Digital I/O Card Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Dimensions - F6 Modular I/O Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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Dimensions - F6 Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Dimensions - Rack Ear Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Dimensions - I/O Card Label Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dimensions - POA80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Block Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
C4m Mic/Line Input Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
C4o Output Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Warranty Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
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WARNING
When using AllFrame Modular I/O System devices with
approved Power Over A-Net (PoA) power supplies, DO NOT
hot-plug the Cat-5 connection between the Power Over
A-Net (PoA) device and the F6 Modular I/O Frame unit.
Serious damage to the products connected to the power
supply can occur.
Always power down the Power Over A-Net (PoA) power
supply, the F6, and other Pro64 devices connected directly
to the power supply before changing any powered A-Net
connections.
Do not disconnect the factory-configured Cat-5e cable that runs between the power •
supply and the A-Net I/O jacks.
Do not disassemble the or alter the POA80 assembly in any way. •
Do not block the ventilation ports on the power supply. •
Do not connect the POA80 port marked “DC Power Plus A-Net” to any device other •
than an F6 Modular I/O Frame’s A-Net Port B.
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Multi-Modular I/O System
Thank you for purchasing the AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System™. The AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System
replaces traditional analog I/O boxes with a modular digital solution. By digitizing the audio input signal where it
connects to the network, the AllFrame system keeps analog cabling to a minimum, reducing system complexity
and labor costs while delivering improved performance and overall flexibility.
All Pro64 products are powered by A-Net®, Aviom’s proprietary data transmission protocol designed especially
for the unique demands of live streaming audio.
In developing the Pro64 Series, we have made every effort to make the user interface as easy to use and
understand as possible. This User Guide is designed to familiarize you with the features and functions of your new
Pro64® products. We encourage you to read the manual completely, as some of the powerful features of your
new product may not be immediately apparent.
AllFrame System Components
The AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System is designed to be a fully modular, versatile addition to any Pro64 networked
audio installation. It consists of the F6 Modular I/O Frame itself, along with optional I/O cards and accessories for
mounting and deploying the system. The AllFrame is set up, programmed and controlled from a PC running the
free Pro64 Network Manager™ application (available from the Aviom website, www.Aviom.com).
The F6 Modular I/O Frame
The centerpiece of the AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System is the F6 Modular I/O Frame, a multi-purpose network
frame with six field-configurable I/O card slots as well as integrated Cat-5e/Cat-6 and fiber optic connectivity. The
F6 measures just 10.6 by 12.6 by 3.85 inches (269 x 320 x 98mm), allowing it to be housed in a standard NEMA
Type 1 electrical enclosure. It can be surface-mounted on a wall or flush-mounted in a wall within a stud cavity
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and dressed with a custom flange. With the addition of the RK6 Rack Kit or SK6 Stage Kit, the F6 may also be
mounted in a standard 19” equipment rack or placed directly on a stage near the audio sources.
The F6 Modular I/O Frame is a DC powered device capable of getting its power in a variety of ways; the F6 does
not ship with a power supply.
F6 Modular I/O Frame features:
Six card slots, user configurable •
Up to 24 inputs, 24 outputs•
Continuously variable sample rates within two ranges •
39.7kHz-52kHz (44.1kHz ¬- 10% to 48kHz + 8.3%)
79.4kHz-104kHz (88.2kHz - 10% to 96kHz + 8.3%)
Configurable as network • Control Master or slave
Configurable as the network’s clock master or slave•
Slave to external clock (requires at least one • C4dio card)
Two Pro64 A-Net ports, with • EtherCon® RJ45 network connectors
Two single- or multi-mode • fiber ports for use with optional SFP optical transceivers
• Euroblock and 4-pin XLR DC power connectors
• Power over A-Net (PoA) using approved power supplies
• Redundant power connections
Ultra-quiet low velocity • fan cooling
T• hermal monitoring
• USB Type B jack for connection to Pro64 Network Manager PC application
C4m Card
The C4m Mic/Line Input Card provides four remote-controllable analog mic- or line-level inputs per card. The
C4m mic preamp circuitry provides clean, transparent, archival quality sound without compromise.
State-of-the-art mic preamps •
Four XLR female inputs •
Remote controllable over the Pro64 network via hardware using the optional • RCI
Remote Control Interface and MCS Mic Control Surface
Remote controllable via software using Pro64 Network Manager •
Support for • m-control™ for Yamaha® digital consoles with the 6416Y2 A-Net Interface
Card installed
Mute, phase, low cut, 48V phantom power, and 24dB pad per channel•
The C4m card can be congured and installed by the user.
All channel strip settings can be saved as part of a Device Preset from Pro64 Network Manager.
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C4o Card
The C4o Output Card provides four XLR analog outputs with five variable output levels, controllable from the
Pro64 Network Manager application. Output Level settings (per channel) include:
+28 dB u•
+24dBu •
+18dBu •
+4dBu •
Mic •
The C4o card oer mic- or line-level output.
Output level settings (per channel) can be saved as part of a Device Preset from Pro64 Network Manager for quick
and easy recall of frequently used settings.
C4dio Card
The C4dio Digital I/O Card provides four AES3 digital inputs and four AES3 digital outputs per card. The C4dio
also allows external clocks to be used with a AllFrame device.
Four AES3 digital inputs; two XLR female jacks •
Four AES3 digital outputs; two XLR male jacks•
• Clock sync support for AES3 devices
External • Word Clock support with BNC jack
Configurable BNC clock jack can be set for: Input, • Input With Termination, or Output.
• Sample Rate Converters for external digital devices
The 4x4 C4dio card also oers external clocking options.
The card’s settings, including the sample rate converter’s on/off status per channel pair, can be saved as part of a
Device Preset from Pro64 Network Manager.
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Accessories
A number of accessories are available for the AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System.
RK6 Rack Kit
The RK6 Rack Kit is a set of rack ears for mounting the F6 in a standard 19” equipment rack. With the RK6 attached,
the F6 requires 6U of space. See page 17.
SK6 Stage Kit
The SK6 Stage Kit allows the F6 to be mounted in a heavy-duty, protective steel case to provide extra protection
to the unit making it suitable for applications that require extra protection for the device, such as on-stage use.
See page 19.
LK4 Label Kit for C4m and C4o
The LK4 is a patchbay-style label kit for the C4m and C4o audio I/O cards for AllFrame. It attaches to the face plate
of the C4m or C4o card and allows custom printed labels to be added to the AllFrame I/O. The LK4 is not suitable
for use with the C4dio.
HK6 Security Hardware Kit for F6
The HK6 includes replacement hardware for making an AllFrame installation tamper resistant. The kit includes
tamper-resistant Torx® pin-head screws and a driver bit to replace the standard screws used for mounting the I/O
cards, fan tray, and access plate to the F6, as well as for mounting the F6.
Fan6 Replacement Fan Tray Assembly
The Fan6 Replacement Fan Tray Assembly is an exact replacement for the standard fan assembly in the F6. The
Fan6 provides quiet and reliable cooling for the F6, ensuring safe operation in ambient temperatures up to 50°C.
The Fan6 replacement fan tray for the F6 Modular I/O Frame can be installed by the user in the field.
PLT6-s Surface-Mount Finishing Plate for F6
The PLT6-s is an anodized aluminum plate that provides a clean finish for surface-mounted F6 Modular I/O Frames.
The F6 and PLT-s assembly attaches to a standard NEMA electrical box with just four screws.
PLT6-f Flush-Mount Finishing Plate for F6
The PLT6-f is an anodized aluminum plate that provides a clean finish for flush-mounted F6 Modular I/O Frames. It
attaches easily to the optional backing box used to hold the F6 with just four screws
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Power Supplies
It is important to note that the AllFrame system’s F6 Modular I/O Frame does not ship with a power supply. It is
the responsibility of the installer to provide an adequate power supply suitable for the application according to
the specifications listed later in this document. See page 23.
POA80 Power Over A-Net Power Supply
The POA80 is a Power Over A-Net (PoA) power supply for the F6. The POA80 allows an F6 to receive its Pro64
A-Net data and DC power over a single Cat-5e/Cat-6 cable. See page 26.
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Ab o u t A-Ne t
Aviom’s A-Net® is the only networking technology conceived, designed, and optimized for managing and
distributing audio using ordinary Cat-5e cables (or fiber by adding fiber optic SFP transceivers to the AllFrame
F6 Modular I/O Frame or MH10f Merger Hub). As implemented in the Pro64® Series products, A-Net can transmit
up to 128 channels of uncompressed 24-bit audio with the reliability and fidelity of analog, and the power and
flexibility of a true digital network.
As implemented in the AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System, Pro64 A-Net allows variable sample rates in two
ranges, 44.1/48kHz and 88.2/96kHz, with ultra-low latency, jitter, and wander. Pro64 devices can be connected in
any combination of serial (daisy-chain) or parallel (star) topologies. Cable runs between Pro64 devices can be up
to 400 feet (120 meters) on Cat-5e, and miles on fiber optics (with Aviom fiber-capable equipment).
Because A-Net is designed specifically for audio, the technological limitations of Ethernet and Ethernet-based
products are removed, while audio performance and system flexibility are increased. A-Net incorporates Aviom’s
unique patented and patent-pending algorithms for controlling clock jitter and wander, as well as system-wide
latency—regardless of an installation’s size, design, or clocking setup. A-Net offers significant advantages in
fidelity, performance, and flexibility over Ethernet-based products.
A-Net uses the “physical” layer of Ethernet, but it eliminates all the protocol elements that are designed for
computers and IT-style networking. In audio applications, these other layers reduce efficiency, impose system
restrictions, and introduce latency and timing instability. By eliminating Ethernet data structures, A-Net creates a
superior network with enhanced audio performance. With A-Net and the Pro64 Series, Aviom continues to break
new ground in the design and development of innovative digital audio networking technologies and solutions.
AllFrame Supported Sample Rates
Sample Rate Minimum Maximum
1x 44.1/48kHz 39.7kHz 52kHz
2x 88.2/96kHz 79.4kHz 104 kHz
Clocking
The Pro64 network offers the most flexible clocking and synchronization options in the industry even when
syncing to an external clock source.
Any Pro64 I/O device can be designated the Clock Master for the network, generating and distributing its internal
clock. Digital I/O devices are capable of syncing to and distributing an external clock from a Word Clock or AES3
source to the network.
Control Data
The Pro64 version of A-Net has built-in, dedicated bandwidth for 14 channels of non-audio control data through
the use of Aviom’s innovative Virtual Data Cables™. These data streams are always available to carry MIDI, RS-232,
RS-422, or GPIO (General Purpose I/O), and they never compete with the audio channels for network resources,
regardless of the system configuration. (Not all VDC data types are supported on every Pro64 device.)
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Because VDC inputs are simply incorporated into the A-Net stream, these control signals can be transmitted over
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very long cable runs and even across an entire Pro64 network, significantly expanding the applications possible
with MIDI, RS-232/422, and GPIO.
It is important to note that although the AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System does not have dedicated VDC I/O
connections on its hardware, all VDC control data that enters the network stream from other Pro64 devices is
retained in the A-Net stream for other devices to use. The control data is simply ignored by the AllFrame.
A-Net Ports
Pro64 I/O devices have dual A-Net ports, labeled A and B. Both ports carry a bidirectional A-Net stream at all
times. (That is, both ports are always transmitting and receiving A-Net data.)
The F6 Modular I/O Frame has both copper-based Cat-5e connections and fiber optic ports (that require optional
SFP transceivers). Each are labeled A and B. Any combination of the two types of ports can be used, but only two
A-Net ports may be active at any time.
Pro64’s Auto Mode provides a true audio network with 64 available “Slots” for transporting audio (at 44.1/48kHz).
Every audio Slot is available everywhere in the network, with no upstream/downstream restrictions. In Auto Mode,
there are no connection rules; devices can be connected in series, parallel, or combinations of series and parallel.
Connect a Cat-5e (or fiber) cable to either the A or B A-Net port and the system does the rest. No addressing or IT
configuration is required.
P No t e : Manual Mode is not supported on AllFrame devices.
Copper Cat-5e and ber optic A-Net por ts on the top panel of the F6
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Support For Pro16 Series Products
Pro64 Series products can be combined with Pro16® Series output products such as the Pro16 Monitor Mixing
System by adding the Pro64 ASI A-Net Systems Interface. This 1U device converts Pro64 A-Net data to Pro16 data,
providing up to four streams of 16-channel data (depending on the Pro64 sample rate) that can be used with
A-16II and A-16R Personal Mixers, A-Net Distributors, and the AV-P2 and AN-16/o Output Modules.
Front and rear panels of the ASI A-Net Systems Interface
The ASI is not compatible with the A-Net output of Pro16 input devices such as the AN-16/i, AN-16/i-M, the Y1
console interface card (for Yamaha® digital products), and A-Net console cards built by third-party manufacturers
for their digital console products.
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All Pro64 devices in a network should be updated to use the most recent firmware version to ensure
trouble-free operation.
As new Pro64 devices are released, older Pro64 products need to be updated so that they recognize the features
and functions of the newer modules—something that is especially important if one of the older devices will be
used as the network’s Control Master.
Pro64 Network Manager is a free Windows software application designed for editing and managing your Pro64
devices; it also includes a built-in utility for updating the firmware in Pro64 Series products. The current version of
Pro64 Network Manager can be downloaded from the Aviom website.
P No t e : AllFrame devices in a Pro64 network require the Pro64 Network Manager application for all I/O routing
and channel programming. There is no front panel user interface.
Pro64 Network Manager requires a direct RS-232 (serial) connection between the computer and the Control
Master device on the Pro64 network. Normally this is accomplished by connecting a null modem DB9 cable
between the RS-232 jack on the computer and the Pro64 device. Complete information on using RS-232 (and
USB-to-RS-232 adapters) is available on the Aviom website. Updates take just a few minutes per module.
The AllFrame F6 Modular I/O Frame includes a USB connector on its front panel for connecting a computer when
the device is used as the network’s Control Master. No DB9 RS-232 cable is required when using the F6 as a Control
Master.
Pro64 Network Manager is designed to run on a PC under Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, or Windows 7. There
is no official Apple Mac support. However, Mac users can run Pro64 Network Manager using Windows running
under Apple’s Boot Camp or Parallels programs on Intel-based Macs.
Get Pro64 Network Manager and firmware update files from the Aviom website, http://www.aviom.com.
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As s e m b l i N g t h e Al l Fr A m e sy s t e m
The AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System is user-configurable, and is designed to be easy to modify and reconfigure
as your needs change.
Prior to installing the unit in an electrical wall box, equipment rack, or other enclosure, the user must connect
the mounting brackets, install I/O cards, configure the power options for the F6 Modular I/O Frame, and provide
Pro64 A-Net via Cat-5/Cat-6 or fiber.
Once the F6 is assembled and connected to the network, you can apply power to the device and start to manage
the network using Pro64 Network Manager.
Installing I/O Cards
The F6 Modular I/O Frame has six I/O card slots that can be configured by the user to contain any combination of
analog and/or digital I/O cards. The I/O cards can be installed in any order and into any of the six available slots
(labeled A through F) in the F6. Cards can be installed using only a Phillips screwdriver or nut driver.
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To install an I/O card in an F6 card slot:
Start with all power to the F6 Modular I/O Frame off. 1.
Do not remove or install I/O cards while the F6 is powered on.
Place the F6 on a clean, level work surface with the I/O slots facing up. 2.
Use a size #1 Phillips screwdriver or 3/16-inch 3. hex nut driver to remove the screws that hold
the card slot’s cover plate in place.
Retain the blank 4. cover plates that ship with the F6 Modular I/O Frame for future use; they
will help protect the I/O connectors and keep dust out of the F6 unit.
Remove the I/O card from its packaging. 5.
Align the multi-pin connector on the rear of the I/O card with the matching connector on 6.
the F6 Modular I/O Frame.
Press firmly on the I/O card, applying firm, even pressure enough to seat the card in its 7.
backplane connector on the F6.
Reattach the two screws removed from the cover plate to secure the card to the F6 unit. * 8.
Repeat this procedure for any remaining I/O cards to be installed. 9.
P No t e : Always secure all installed I/O cards using the screws provided before transporting the F6.
* The optional HK6 Security Hardware Kit for F6 can be used instead of the standard screws if additional security
is required for an installation.
Installing the F6 Mounting Brackets
The F6 Modular I/O Frame ships with a pair of right angle mounting brackets that can be used to attach the F6 to
a flush-mount or surface-mount plate when the device is installed into an electrical box, floor pocket, stage box,
etc. The brackets attach to the F6 with a pair of screws; only a Phillips screwdriver is required for installation. Each
bracket also has two threaded inserts designed to accept size 8-32 bolts when mounting the assembled F6 to a
wall plate. (The brackets are not required for rack-mount installations.)
For maximum installation flexibility, the brackets can be installed flush with either the front or rear face of the
F6 Modular I/O Frame. If desired, the brackets can also be used to secure the F6 directly to a wall or other solid
surface without a surrounding electric box.
The F6 mounting bracket attaches with two screws to the F6.
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To install the mounting brackets:
Place the F6 on a clean, level work surface. 1.
Align the non-threaded holes in the bracket with the threaded holes in either the front or 2.
rear mount positions in the top panel of the F6.
Install the included Phillips screws through the holes in the bracket and into the F6, 3.
tightening them securely.
Repeat for the remaining bracket on the bottom panel of the F6. 4.
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Installing SFP Fiber Transceivers
There are two sets of A-Net ports on the top face of the F6—two copper (Cat-5e, Cat-6) ports and two 100 Mbps
fiber optic ports (requires optional SFP transceivers not included with the F6). Only two A-Net ports can be active
at a time; these can be mixed and matched in any of the four combinations shown below:
A-Net Port A A-Net Port B
Cat-5e Cat-5e
Cat-5e Fiber
Fiber Cat-5e
Fiber Fiber
P No t e : Always power down the F6 Modular I/O Frame before installing or removing SFP transceivers.
The F6 only checks for installed SFP transceivers at power-up. Any A-Net port (A or B) with an SFP installed will
have its corresponding copper Cat-5 port disabled. When the F6 Modular I/O Frame detects an installed SFP
transceiver at power-up, it places the corresponding copper port and its PHY chip in a lower power state, even if
no fiber cables are connected.
Though it can’t be used for a Pro64 network connection, the AllFrame can be powered through A-Net port B
when an SFP transceiver is installed in port B.
SFP Transceivers
Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) is a specification for a series of modular, physically compact optical transceivers.
The two 100 Mbps SFP format fiber optic ports on the F6 Modular I/O Frame allow the user to connect optional
single-mode or multi-mode fiber optic transceivers that can transmit Pro64 A-Net data over longer distances
than Cat-5 based cabling can provide.
The SFP ber optic transceiver is shown with its dust cap on (left) and from the front (right) with its transmit and receive
connectors exposed.
When connecting Pro64 devices via fiber, always use the same type of SFP transceiver in each unit—for example,
use a 100 Mbps single-mode SFP transceiver with the same light wavelength specifications in each device. You
cannot connect a multi-mode fiber transceiver to a single-mode transceiver.
Always leave the optical transceiver’s dust cap on when the SFP transceiver is not in use to avoid damage to the
internal optical connections.
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LC Connectors
SFP transceivers typically use a connector known as LC. For bidirectional transmission, two fiber cables per SFP
transceiver are required, one to transmit and the other to receive. The SFP transceiver can accept single (simplex)
or dual (duplex) type connectors. Aviom suggests using duplex connectors with Pro64 devices to avoid transmit/
receive errors caused by the connection/removal of individual fiber cables.
A simplex LC connector (lef t) and a duplex connector (right).
P No t e : Do not operate the F6 with only one fiber cable connected to the SFP transceiver.
Cat-5e Cables
All Cat-5e connections between A-Net devices should use Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable. The cable can be
of the stranded or solid type; solid wire performs better over long distances while stranded wire is more flexible
and easier to manipulate and therefore easier to work with in a performance situation.
Cables designated as Cat-5e in Pro64 documentation can be interchanged with any Cat-6 (or better) cable. Cables
will be referred to simply as “Cat-5e.” For best long distance performance, use Cat-6 cabling. Remember, all
cables are not created equally. Distance performance will be impacted by numerous factors including cable build
quality, the type of wire used to make the cable (solid core or stranded), connector quality, the number of splice
points (such as patch bay interconnect points), and the preservation of the cable’s twisted wire pairs.
Connectors on Cat-5e cables can be of the standard RJ45 variety or of the locking Neutrik EtherCon type.
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EtherCon Connector
Pro64 Series products feature locking connectors for all network I/O. The Neutrik® EtherCon connector is a dual
RJ45-type connector that can receive a standard Cat-5e or Cat-6 cable or a cable fitted with the special locking
EtherCon connector.
When using a standard Cat-5e or Cat-6 cable, plug the cable into the center of the EtherCon jack; release the cable
by pressing on the small plastic tab built into the cable connector.
The EtherCon panel-mount jack
The locking EtherCon connector is similar to an XLR plug, the kind commonly used on microphone cables. Insert
an EtherCon-equipped cable into the jack until it clicks and locks in place. To remove the cable, press on the metal
release tab at the top of the panel-mounted EtherCon jack and pull the connector outward.
P No t e : Neutrik also makes a Cat-6 EtherCon connector. It is a different size than their Cat-5 connector and will
not fit into the Cat-5 EtherCon jacks used on the F6.
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RK6 Rack Kit
The optional RK6 Rack Kit It can be mounted to an F6 Modular I/O Frame using only a Phillips head screwdriver.
The kit allows the F6 to be mounted with the rack ears facing either the front or rear of the product.
The RK6 kit includes individual left and right rack ears, plus the 8 screws required to secure the rack ears to the
sides of the product. The right-side rack ear has special cutouts to allow it to clear the connectors on the F6 body.
The mounting brackets that ship with the F6 are not required for rack-mount installation. Remove them prior to
installing the F6 in an equipment rack if they have been previously installed.
Installing the RK6
To mount he RK6 kit on an F6 Modular I/O Frame:
Place the F6 Modular I/O Frame on a clean work surface. 1.
Align the left rack ear with the holes in the F6 case.2.
Attach the four screws to secure the left rack ear.3.
Repeat this procedure for the right side rack ear. 4.
The F6 Modular I/O Frame is now ready to be mounted into any standard 19” rack or case. Always use four rack
mount screws per side when mounting the F6 in an equipment rack. The use of nylon washers between the rack
screws and the F6 is suggested to avoid marring the finish on the product’s rack ears.
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SK6 Stage Kit
The SK6 Stage Kit is designed as a protective stage box for an F6 Modular I/O Frame, part of the AllFrame system
of modular I/O products. The SK6 Stage Kit also provides shock mount protection for the assembly when an
AllFrame is transported or used on stage as a drop box.
The kit includes the protective metal case with shock mount foam, a replacement ventilation panel, plus the
screws required to secure the SK6 Stage Kit components. A Phillips screwdriver is required for assembly.
Installing the SK6
Remove the Original Side Ventilation Panel:
Place the F6 Modular I/O Frame with its front face up on a clean work surface. 1.
Remove the L-shaped 2. mounting brackets from the top and bottom of the F6 if they were
installed for a previous application .
Remove the two Phillips screws from the top face of the side ventilation panel of the F6 3. .
Remove the four screws from the side panel of the ventilation panel 4. .
Set the ventilation panel aside. (The screws will be reused in the following steps.) 5.
Remove the side ventilation panel and any previously installed mounting brackets.
P No t e : Save the original side ventilation panel for future use in case the F6 is installed in a different type of
enclosure. The design of the ventilation panel is an integral part of the F6 cooling system.
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