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  • Page 1 Avid S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Legal Notices © 2019 Avid Technology, Inc., (“Avid”), all rights reserved. This guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Avid. For a current and complete list of Avid trademarks visit: http://www.avid.com/legal/trademarks-and-other-notices Bonjour, the Bonjour logo, and the Bonjour symbol are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

  • Page 3: Safety Compliance

    The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids (such as vases) shall be placed on the equipment. Avid Technology Inc., has been authorized to apply the appropriate NRTL mark on its compliant equipment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents ............... . . iii Safety Compliance Part I Introduction...
  • Page 6 ............. 64 Installing S6 Supporting Software .
  • Page 7 Part I: Introduction...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Components and systems are heavy! Team lift, always. We recommend four people, one lifting each corner. Never attempt to move systems that are five or more chassis in width. For step-by-step instructions to disassemble a system, see the Expanding an S6 Sys- tem.pdf available for download from your Avid account.

  • Page 10: Overview Of Installation

    • Activation Card • System Restore USB Flash Drive Do not use the System Restore drive for anything other than S6 System Restore software. Do not use this drive to store audio files or any other data or software. • Health & Safety Guide...

  • Page 11: System Requirements And Compatibility

    As soon as you have assembled your S6 system and confirmed a successful hardware installation, activate your S6 system software on-line. As instructed later in this guide you must use the System ID on the included S6 System Software Activation Card to activate and download all S6 system software and documentation.

  • Page 12: Resources

    Learn about Avid products; download demo software or learn about our Development Partners and their plug-ins, applications, and hardware. https://www.avid.com/Products/index.html News and Events Get the latest news from Avid or sign up for an S6 demo. Pro Tools | S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Modules And Configuration Overview

    Chapter 2: Modules and Configuration Overview This chapter identifies each of the S6 modules, and shows you some of the ways they can be arranged within a system. Use this in- formation to determine your module layout before proceeding with the system assembly.
  • Page 14 The Master Post Module is a traditional film monitoring panel that lets you switch track monitoring between input sources, and punch tracks into and out of record. A comprehensive Speaker/Monitor Control section is provided, along with Link controls and a bank of customizable Soft Keys. Master Post Module Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Channel Modules

    Display Modules can also be designated as Master Meter Modules. The S6 frame is designed to ensure adequate ventilation and cooling for the Display Module. If you are installing a Display Module in a custom (non-Avid) frame, be sure that the frame does not obstruct the Display Module air vents.

  • Page 16: Module Layout

    Slot 4 Knob Module Knob Knob Slot 3 Module Module Process Slot 2 Process Module Module Fader Slot 1 Fader Module Module Channel modules in a Frame Chassis Small (left) and a Frame Chassis Large (right) Avid S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 17 Left-to-Right Chassis and Module Arrangements Channel sections and the master section modules can be arranged in any order, left-to-right. For example, in an S6 M10 16–5 system (16 faders with five knobs per strip) the master section modules can be located in three possible locations, as shown below.
  • Page 18 For now, decide where you want your fader strips to be in relation to the master section modules, and where you want the Producers Desk (if your system includes one), then proceed to Part II, “Frames.” Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 19: Part Ii Frames

    Part II: Frames...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Assembling Legs

    Chapter 3: Assembling Legs This chapter explains how to assemble the Leg Frames for S6. If your system does not include a Leg Frame, proceed to Chapter 4, “Assembling Frame Chassis.” Make sure you have at least one other person available if you need to lift, turn, or move the system during and after assembly. Com- ponents and systems are heavy! Team lift, always.

  • Page 22: Attaching The Back Beam

    Make sure the Beam sits flat on the top of the legs as shown in Figure 3. If necessary, move the legs in or out. Figure 3. Back view showing correct alignment of Beam on leg (at left), and incorrect alignment (middle, and right) Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Attaching The Front Beam

    Attaching the Front Beam To attach the front Beam: Align the pins on the underside of the Beam with the holes in the top of the Legs. Be sure to orient the front Beam so that the pins on the top are closer to the center of the frame. Using four fasteners and washers (included) per mount, attach the Beam across the front of the Legs as shown in Figure 4.

  • Page 24: Attaching The Back Corner Brackets

    Align the pins on the brackets with the holes in the top of the Legs. Do not tighten the fasteners fully. M5x15 (7760-30604-00) Fastener Washer M5 WSHR (7760-30607-00) Tool M4 Hex (Not to scale) Figure 5. Attaching the Back Corner Brackets (bracket to Beam shown at upper left; bracket to leg shown at lower left) Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Attaching The End Brackets

    If Your System Includes a Leg Frame Join Option The Leg Frame Join option lets you join two or more S6 Leg Frames together to form a larger system. If your system includes a Leg Frame Join module, refer to the documentation included with it. to install its special center legs and brackets.

  • Page 26: Tighten All Fasteners

    Make sure the End Brackets are aligned correctly with the top of the Beams, then fully tighten the bracket fasteners to the beams. How to Proceed When your Leg Frames are assembled, proceed to Chapter 4, “Assembling Frame Chassis.” Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4. Assembling Frame Chassis

    Chapter 4: Assembling Frame Chassis This chapter explains how to assemble the chassis and attach them to each other to form the frame of your S6 system. As recommended in Chapter 1, identify all Frame component kits (Chassis kits, Side Covers, Bolster, and Rear Panel kits) as shown in Figure 10.
  • Page 28 Producers Desk in the system relative to channel and master sections. (For guide- lines and examples, see “If Your System Includes a Producers Desk” on page 35.) Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Assembling The Chassis

    Attaching the End Side Wall To attach the end Side Wall: From the S6 Side Covers package, unpack the included Side Wall. Figure 14. End Side Wall Attach the Side Wall to the Chassis Bottom Plate of the right-most chassis using three #1 Phillips screws (included in each chas- sis package).
  • Page 30 Chassis Bottom Plate. Do not fully tighten the fasteners yet. Fastener M6x14 SOC (7760-30605-00) Washer M6 (7760-30606-00) Tool M5 Hex (Not to scale) Figure 18. Attaching the first chassis to the End Bracket and Beams of a Leg Frame Avid S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 31 Move the next chassis into position so that the right edge of its Chassis Bottom Plate sits on top of the left edge of the first chassis as shown in Figure 19. Figure 19. Attaching the first two chassis (top view, at left, and front view, at right) If your system includes a Leg Frame, attach the second chassis to the Beams and secure loosely using more of the Hex fasteners included with the Beams as shown in Figure 18.
  • Page 32 Important Do not lift or move an S6 system that is five or more chassis in width (32-faders or more). If you need to move a five-or-wider S6 system that does not include Legs, you must partially disassemble the frame so that no section is more than four chassis in width.

  • Page 33: Attaching The Back Feet

    Attaching the Back Feet After assembling the chassis, attach the back feet. • One Back Foot is included with each Frame Chassis kit. • Two Back Foot Mounting Spacer bars and an additional Back Foot are included in the Side Covers kit. Install the back feet even if your system includes a Leg Frame.
  • Page 34 Back Foot and fasteners The number of back feet is equal to the number of chassis (width) of the frame, plus one. For example, a 16-fader S6 system has a frame width of three chassis, so it requires four back feet (3+1=4). Similarly, a 32-fader system requires six back feet (5+1=6).
  • Page 35 • All other Back Feet are mounted to adjacent Back Tie Plates as shown in Figure 25. Figure 25. Attaching a Back Foot to two adjacent Back Tie Plates Leveling the Chassis After the feet are mounted to the frame, check that the chassis is level. If one or more feet are too short or too tall, raise or lower them in order to level and support the back of the frame.

  • Page 36: Attaching The Bolster

    Figure 27. Attaching the Bolster Never attempt to move or lift a frame (any size) by the Bolster, Side Covers or Rear Covers to avoid the risk of damage. Move or lift by the frame (metal chassis) instead. Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Installing Display Module Mounting Brackets

    Unpack all Display Modules and locate their mounting brackets. • Newer Display Module packages include two brackets, one smaller (S6) bracket that lets you position Display Modules lower and closer to the back of the frame, and a larger (S4) bracket that lets you mount them higher and closer to the operator. If your Display Module packages include both brackets it is recommended to use the smaller S6 brackets.

  • Page 38: Installing Rear Cover Mounting Brackets

    Figure 31. Side view showing proper alignment of Rear Panel to back of chassis How to Proceed After attaching the Rear Cover brackets, set the upper covers aside for now (these are attached later, after cables are in place) and proceed to Chapter 5, “Installing Power and Connectivity.” Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Part Iii Modules

    Part III: Modules...

  • Page 41: Chapter 5. Installing Power And Connectivity

    Chapter 5: Installing Power and Connectivity This chapter explains how and where to install the Power Strip, Ethernet switches and Power Supply Units (PSUs), how to connect Ethernet throughout the system using the included Cable Sets, and how to connect power to PSUs and the switch. As recommended in Chapter 1, identify and organize the packages containing the Power Strip, Ethernet switch(es), PSUs, and Ca- ble Sets, as well as the Bolster package.

  • Page 42: Installing The Power Strip

    The diagrams on the following pages show where to put the Ethernet switch(es) and PSUs in Avid-configured and custom configurations. If your system includes a Producers Desk option, see “If Your System Includes a Producers Desk” on page 35 for additional guide- lines. Avid S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 43 If Your System Includes a Producers Desk The width of a system (number of chassis) determines Ethernet switch, PSU, and Cable Set installation requirements. When as- sembling a system that includes a Producers Desk, the following factors affect whether or not the two chassis that comprise the Producers Desk are included in the total frame width, and whether or not a PSU is required in any Producers Desk chassis: •...
  • Page 44 These diagrams show switch and PSU placement for all frame widths available with Avid-configured S6 systems, which range in size from 8-fader/two chassis (such as an S6 M10-8-5) up to 32-fader/five chassis (such as an M40-32-9-D). Use these diagrams to determine where to place units, then proceed to “Installing the Ethernet Switch” on page 38.
  • Page 45 Switch and PSU Placement for Custom S6 Configurations These diagrams show switch and PSU placement for example systems that are six or more chassis in width. Use these diagrams to determine where to place units, then proceed to “Installing the Ethernet Switch” on page 38.

  • Page 46: Installing The Ethernet Switch

    (C14 type) included in the Bolster package. Do not use the power cable in the Ethernet switch box (standard male IEC connector). It will not work with the S6 Power Strip.

  • Page 47: Installing Psus

    Installing PSUs Each chassis requires one PSU to supply power for modules. PSUs are installed alone or in pairs and secured with the tie-down brackets (one is included in each Chassis package). To install PSUs: Unpack all PSUs from their packaging, and collect their special AC cables included in the Bolster package. Place one PSU in each chassis but do not place one in the same chassis as the Ethernet switch.
  • Page 48 • Attach the terminal end to the power terminal connector on the Back Tie Plate of that chassis and secure it with a flathead screwdriver. Figure 17. Routing power cables to a chassis with an Ethernet switch Avid S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 49 Locate the power cables included in each PSU box and set them aside. Locate the special (C14) cables included in the Bolster package. Connect the appropriate end of the power cables from the Bolster package to the PSU (repeat for all PSUs). Feed the other end of the AC cables through the opening in each Back Tie Plate and run them through the upper (square) cable guide openings in the Rear Panel as shown in Figure 18.

  • Page 50: Installing And Connecting Cabling

    Use the switch ports that make the most sense for distance, identification, or personal preference. Figure 20. Connecting the first Cable Set to the Ethernet switch (top view shown at lower left; back view of chassis shown at upper right) Avid S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 Run the Cable Set through the (lower) triangular cable guides in the Rear Cover brackets to the furthest (left- or right-most) chas- sis, as shown in Figure 21. (For systems with more than three chassis, see “Installing Cable Sets in Large Configurations” on page 44.) The recommended order for Cable Sets is to start with the furthest chassis (either far left or far right) from the switch using one of the longest Cable Sets.
  • Page 52 Cable Set Small Figure 24. Cable Sets in a 24-fader (four chassis) system. 5-Chassis Systems (See Figure 25) Cable Set Large Cable Set Medium Cable Set Small Figure 25. Cable Sets in a 32-fader (five chassis) system Avid S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 53 6-Chassis Systems Systems with 40 faders (six chassis) require slightly different cabling depending on the number of modules in the system; the num- ber of modules determines whether the system needs one or two Ethernet switches. Example 1 (Single Ethernet Switch: see Figure 26) Cable Set Large Cable Set Medium Cable Set Small...
  • Page 54 Guide the cable across the Rear Covers to the far left or right corner. Do not yet connect it to any workstations, routers, or switches. Do not connect the system to any workstation, external routers, switches, or networks until after you have updated S6 system soft- ware as explained later in this guide.
  • Page 55 Installing the Tie-Down Bracket for the Ethernet Switch After all Ethernet and power cables are installed, secure the Ethernet switch to its chassis using its included tie-down bracket as shown in Figure 29. The bracket and its fasteners are included in the Ethernet Switch package. Make sure to orient the bracket correctly so that the front of the bracket fits around the AC port and grounding post on the switch.

  • Page 56: Attaching The Side Covers

    From the inside of the chassis, use four of the included flathead Phillips screws to secure the Side Cover to the frame as shown in Figure 31. M4x14 FHPH (7760-30622-00) Fastener Tool #2 Phillips (Not to scale) Figure 31. Securing the left Side Cover (switch, PSUs and cables not shown) Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: How To Proceed

    From the inside of the chassis, use four more flathead Phillips screws to secure the right Side Cover to the frame as shown in Figure 32. M4x14 FHPH (7760-30622-00) Fastener Tool #2 Phillips (Not to scale) Figure 32. Attaching the right Side Cover (switch, PSUs and cables not shown) Never attempt to move or lift a chassis (any size) by the Side Covers, Bolster, or Rear Panels (they can break).
  • Page 58 Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Chapter 6. Installing Modules

    • Install Display Modules, if any. About These Instructions The following instructions show an S6 M40 24–5 system as an example configuration (see Figure 34). This configuration provides 24 fader strips with 5 knobs per strip, plus a standard master section module configuration.

  • Page 60: Installing And Handling Modules

    If necessary when installing the Master Module, tilt the Touchscreen to its full upright position and lock it in place by tight- ening the thumbscrew on its stand so that you can more easily hold onto the back while slowly lowering it into position as shown below. Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: Installing Modules

    Install all modules beginning with the left-most chassis. Begin with the slot/module closest to the front (slot 1). In our example S6 M40 24-5 configuration we are installing channel modules in the left-most chassis, so the first (front-most) module to install is a Fader Module.
  • Page 62 Place the Knob Module in slot 3 behind the Process Module. Be careful to orient it correctly and seat it fully against the top edge of the Process Module. Slot 3 Knob Module Slot 2 Process Module Slot 1 Fader Module Knob Module added to slot 3 of the chassis (switch and PSUs not shown) Avid S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 If your system includes two Knob Modules in a Frame Chassis Large, do the following: • Connect power to the second Knob Module. • Take one of the included 12-inch Ethernet cables you installed earlier (see “Short Ethernet Cables for Knob Modules and Dis- play Modules”...
  • Page 64 Install the connected Automation Module into the first (front-most) slot of the chassis. Make sure the module sits completely into the frame and not on any cables Slot 1 Automation Module Automation Module in slot 1 of the chassis (switch and PSUs not shown) Avid S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 65 Installing the Master Module Installing a Master Module is similar to other modules but requires additional power and Ethernet connections. Make sure to follow the guidelines for module installation in “Installing and Handling Modules” on page 52. Connecting Power Power connections to the Master Module differ depending on the production date of the system components. Master Modules man- ufactured before mid–2019 have a different motherboard than those manufactured after mid–2019.
  • Page 66 After connecting Ethernet to the primary (side) Ethernet port of the Master Module, do either of the following (see Figure 39): • Recommended: If you are not connecting S6 to an existing DHCP Server on your network (and/or if connecting the S6 switch...

  • Page 67: Installing Display Modules

    Carefully install the connected Master Module into its chassis (the Master Module occupies two slots). Make sure to orient it cor- rectly by seating it fully against the top edge of the Automation Module. Do not fold or pinch its connected cables. Pay special attention to the back panel connectors for Ethernet, power, and/or Talkback (optional).

  • Page 68: How To Proceed

    Do not connect anything to the USB ports unless directly instructed to do so by an Avid Authorized Service provider. Repeat the previous steps to install other Display Modules. How to Proceed After all modules and Fill Panels are in place, go to Chapter 7, “Confirming Installation and Updating Software.” Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 69: Chapter 7. Confirming Installation And Updating Software

    About Shutdown Always shut down the Master Module before powering down the system! Turn off power at the source device supplying power to the S6 Power Strip (UPS, power conditioner or other). Chapter 7: Confirming Installation and Updating Software 61...

  • Page 70: S6 Software Activation

    S6 Software Activation You must activate your S6 to be able to download required S6 software, as described below (and as described in this article on our Knowledge Base: http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/how_to/S6-Activation-Card) (Required) Use the System ID on the included S6 System Software Activation Card to activate your Avid account for S6: https://my.avid.com/products/Hardware/Console...

  • Page 71: Activating Your Software License

    About Online Activation Offline Activation Make sure you have the System ID number and Activation ID code (from your S6 product in your Avid account), installed the new software, and restarted your system. To activate Master Module software using offline activation: After the system has restarted, the Software License Activation screen appears.

  • Page 72: Installing S6 Supporting Software

    Whenever you update S6 system software you must also update workstation software on all con- nected workstations. EUCON now installs into a default directory for all EUCON devices (including the Control app, Dock, S3, and S6). This lets you co-install all software for these devices.

  • Page 73: How To Proceed

    • To uninstall all User Preferences, select Uninstall User Preferences (your appsets will not be removed). Click Continue (Mac) or Next (Windows). How to Proceed After updating S6 software and activating your license, proceed to Chapter 8, “Completing the Hardware Assembly.” Chapter 7: Confirming Installation and Updating Software 65...
  • Page 74 Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 75: Chapter 8. Completing The Hardware Assembly

    Chapter 8: Completing the Hardware Assembly After installing software updates, add Fill Panels, Compression Panels, and T-Strips to secure the modules in place, then install up- per Rear Covers to complete the hardware assembly. Installing Fill Panels After all modules are installed (including Display Modules, if any), install Fill Panels. Fill Panels are available in different sizes to fill large and small slots.

  • Page 76: Installing Compression Panels

    Compression Panel into place at the top of the chassis as shown in Figure 47. Figure 47. Installing a Channel Compression Panel Repeat for other Channel chassis. If your system includes a Producers Desk, install Compression Panels into its two chassis. Avid S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 77 Take the Master Compression Panel (included in the Side Covers package) and hold it so that the side with the springs faces the back of the frame. If you have a Frame Chassis Small, use the smaller Master Compression Panel. Holding the panel at an angle, place the spring side of the panel against the back of the chassis.
  • Page 78 Attaching the Upper Rear Covers The upper Rear Covers have open corners to guide power and Ethernet for Display Modules (if your system includes Display Mod- ules), and cutouts to support S6 Options (such as the VESA monitor mount). Figure 51. Upper Rear Covers...

  • Page 79: Configuring The S6 System

    Configuring the S6 System Refer to the electronic S6 Guide included with S6 documentation downloads to configure the surface and learn how to use S6. Check your Avid Account regularly to make sure you always have the latest S6 software and documentation updates.
  • Page 80 Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 81: Part Iv Appendices

    Part IV: Appendices...

  • Page 83: Appendix A. Reference

    Appendix A: Reference This appendix provides the following: • Utility Test Mode for Modules • Module Specifications (Power and Weight) Utility Test Mode for Modules If you want to run diagnostic test on any module you can enable Utility Test mode on that module. Note that after running Utility Test mode on a module, the module will have to be rebooted from the page on the Master Module.

  • Page 84: Module Specifications

    To exit, press Ctrl + Alt + Shift + V again (or power cycle the Display Module). Disconnect the USB keyboard from the Display Module. Module Specifications For complete specifications on S6 modules, see the guide for each module (included in S6 documentation downloads). Power Specifications Power Requirements...

  • Page 85: Weights

    Weights The following tables list the weight of modules and frame components. Modules Table 1. Weight of Individual Modules Module Weight Automation Module 5.02 lbs (2.28 kg) Display Module 3.52 lbs (1.60 kg) Fader Module 6.75 lbs (3.06 kg) Knob Module 4.1 lbs (1.84 kg) Master Joystick Module 3.6 lbs (1.63 kg)
  • Page 86 + If your system includes a Producers Desk option, add the approximate weight of each chassis as explained in “Frame Chassis, Individual” on page 78. Note that all weights are approximate, and do not include Cable Sets, S6 hardware Options, or any DAW displays or other items. Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 87: Appendix B. Compliance

    Appendix B: Compliance Environmental Compliance Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in the European Union This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 88: Emc (Electromagnetic Compliance)

    CE Compliance (EMC Safety, and RoHS) Avid is authorized to apply the CE (Conformite Europenne) mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, Low Volt- age Directive 2014/35/EU and RoHS Directive 2011/65/EC. Avid S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 89: Safety Compliance

    This equipment has been tested to comply with safety certifications in accordance with: UL 60065: 2015, 8th Ed., CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60065:16, EN 60065:2015-A1/A11:2017, IEC 60065:2014. Avid Technology Inc., has been authorized to apply the appropriate NRTL mark on its compliant equipment. Power Safety Input Rating...
  • Page 90 CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse. ATTENTION: Pour ne pas compromettre la protection contre les risques d’incendie, remplacer par un fusible de même type et de même caractéristiques nominales. Avid S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 92 Avid Technical Support (USA) Product Information 75 Network Drive Visit the Online Support Center For company and product information, visit Burlington, MA 01803 at www.avid.com/support us on the web at www.avid.com...

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