Aviom F6 User Manual

DATA SHEET

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ALLFRAME

Multi-Modular I/O System

F6

Modular I/O Frame

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Six slots for eld-swappable I/O cards•

Fits in standard NEMA Type 1 enclosures•

Flexible mounting options: on wall, in wall, •
rack-mount, stage box

Power over Cat-5, or via XLR or Euroblock •

Designed for low-noise environments •

Easily congured using Pro64® Network •
Manager™ software interface

The F6 is a modular I/O frame for the AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O

System™. Utilizing the F6 and digitizing the signals at the wall or
floor connection panel eliminates the need for multiple large con­duit runs filled with analog wire, as well as the labor associated with
dressing, terminating, and testing analog connections.

As part of the AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System, the F6 can be
integrated into a system in a number of ways. When housed in a
standard NEMA Type 1 enclosure, along with other A/V and electri­cal services required for an installation, the F6 can be mounted on
or in the wall, in standard 16”-centers studded walls, and dressed
with custom plates as desired. (Minimum suggested backing box
size: 12 x 14 x 4 in.) Using the optional RK6 Rack Kit, the F6 can also
be mou nted front- or rear- faci ng in a st anda rd 19” rac k (6U r equired).

The SK6 Stage Kit may be used to provide added protection to

the F6 for on-stage use.

The F6 can be outfitted with up to six I/O cards, for a maximum of 24

in a nd 24 o ut. C ards are availab le fo r mic /lin e inputs, a nalo g outputs,
and AES3 digital I/O. Cards can be configured by the user, allowing
the F6 to adapt easily to a changing audio environment.

Connecting the F6 to the Pro64 network requires only an A-Net cable
(Cat-5e/Cat-6 or fiber) and DC power (no power supply is included).

Power may be provided via the Cat-5 cable, using an approved
Power Over A-Net (PoA) power supply such as the Aviom POA80, or
on the Euroblock or four-pin XLR connector.

The F6 and its I/O cards are configured using the Pro64 Network

Manager™ control application and can be used in conjunction with

Aviom’s complete line of Pro64 audio networking products as well

as Pro16® Series personal mixers, output modules, and network
devices. Mic preamp channels can be remote controlled from the
software application, from a Pro64 RCI/MCS combination, or from

Yamaha® devices using m-control™.

Because Aviom’s Pro64 audio network offers unique advantages
both in audio performance and in systemic flexibility, integrating
the F6 into an installation is straightforward and free from compro­mise in audio fidelity. The Pro64 network supports any combination
of parallel and serial connections without fidelity loss or directional
limitations, so connection points can be placed wherever needed
in a particular facility.

Technical SpecificaTionS

Channels Modular; 6 user congurable card slots;

Sample Rates 1x: 39.7–52kHz;

Routing and Control Via computer using Pro64 Network Manager

Computer Interface 1x USB; Type B connector

Max. Ambient Temp. 0˚C to 50˚C (32˚F to 122˚F)

A-Net

A-Net Cable Length

(no DC power)

Maximum
simultaneously
usable A-Net ports

maximum 24 channels of I/O

2x : 79. 4–10 4kH z

2 EtherCon® R J45 connectors;
2 SFP single- or multi-mode ber optic transceiver
ports; (transceivers not included)

400 feet (120 meters) between devices (Cat-5e)
multi- and single-mode ber distance perfor­mance varies with the transceivers

A maximum of t wo A-Net ports can be active at
any time;
Auto se nsing scans the Cat-5 copper and SFP ber
ports at power up to determine which ports are to
be made active;
Any combination of Cat-5 and/or ber can be used.

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Power Suppl y 30-60VDC, inclusive of tolerance

Power Over A-Net
(PoA) Requirements

DC Power Require­ments for Euroblock
and XLR Connectors

Backup Power 4-pin XLR; 30-60VDC

Cooling 3 ultra- quiet low-velo city fans

Dimensions 10.504 x 12.60 x 3.852 in. , 269.24 x 320.04 x 97.79 mm

Mini mum Back ing
Box Dimensions

Weight 9 pounds (4.1 kg)

Power supplies are not included and must be
supplied by the installer.

Requires POA80; a UL60950-1 Certied/Listed ITE power
supply having a SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) rated
output vol tage.

Requires a UL60950-1 Certied/Listed ITE power supply
having a SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) rated output
voltage b etween 30 and 60V D C.

To guarantee proper startup, this supply should be rated
for at least 100 w atts.

Pin 1 Ground; Pin 2/3 no connect; Pin 4 24VDC;
Euroblock; Pin 1: (+) 30-60VDC; Pin 2 (-) Ground

12 x 14 x 4 in., 30 4.8 x 355.6 x 101.6 mm

F6

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Modular I/O Frame

F6

CONTROL
MASTER

STANDBY

Modular I/O Frame

fronT panel feaTureS ◄

Six I/O card slots, user congurable ▪

Mic/line input, line-level output, or AES3 digital I/O cards ▪
(max. 24 in, 24 out)

Mounts in a standard NEMA Type 1 enclosure ▪

LED indicators for A-Net, Power Status, Control Master, ▪
Clock Master, Thermal Monitor, and Error

USB interface, Control Master and Standby switches ▪
protected by removable cover plate

archiTecTural SpecificaTion

The Aviom F6 shall provide up to twenty-four channels of audio inputs and outputs
transmitted digit ally via a Pro64® A-Ne t® network. It shall provide full- bandwidth,
high-quality audio by emp loying the A- Net audio transmission protocol and shall
support sample rates from 39.7kHz to 52kHz and 79.4kHz to 104kHz.

Digital and analog audio inputs and outputs shall be user-configurable and
field -ser vicab le a nd s hall be provided i n th e fo rm o f si x ex pansi on s lots into
which compat ible I/O cards c an be f itted .

Front-p anel features shall include LED indicators for A-Net Active, Power/Standby,
Clock Master, Control Master, The rmal Monitor, and Error. On the top panel it shall

All Aviom prod ucts are designed and man ufactured in the USA.

On-Wall Installation
(exploded view)

Top panel feaTureS ◄

DC power via Euroblock, 4-pin XLR, or Cat-5e ▪
(approved external supply required)

Two locking EtherCon® RJ45 jacks ▪

Two SFP ber optic transceiver ports ▪

Supports single- or multi-mode ber ▪

employ two EtherCon® RJ45 co nnecto rs and two SFP fib er optic tr ansceiver slo ts
for the A-Net digital signal connections.

Al l pro gra mmin g an d ne two rk in ter fac e con tro l sha ll be pro vid ed vi a a co mpu ter­cont rolled sof tware interf ace.

The unit shall be powered via Cat-5e or from an external DC power supply (22-60VDC)
with a Eu robloc k or four-pin XL R power connector. I t shall be U L liste d.

Its dimensions shall be 10.504 inches wide, 3.852 inch es deep, and 12.6 inches
high. Its net weight shall be 9 pounds , and i ts f ront panel shall b e finished in
black. The unit shall be Aviom In corporated model F6.

Aviom, A‑Net , the A‑Net ic on, Pro16, Pro6 4, Virtual Da ta Cable s, m‑contr ol, and AllFr ame are tra demarks o f Aviom, Inc. Al l other trad emarks a re the prop erty o f their
respe ctive owne rs. ©2012 Aviom, Inc. A ll rights r eser ved. Inform ation subje ct to chan ge without n otice. rev. 1.3 072012