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  • Page 1 S6 Installation Guide For Avid S6 M10 and S6 M40 Systems...
  • Page 2 Legal Notices © 2013 Avid Technology, Inc., ("Avid"), all rights reserved. This guide may not be duplicated in whole or in part without the written consent of Avid. 003, 192 Digital I/O, 192 I/O, 96 I/O, 96i I/O, Adrenaline, AirSpeed, ALEX,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Part I Part II Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction ................1 .
  • Page 4 Appendix A. Expanding or Disassembling S6 ........
  • Page 5 Part I: Part I: Introduction...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1. Introduction

    DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations). S6 is flexible and scalable, letting you choose the best system for your production needs. Many different configurations are possible with different numbers of faders, knobs, and displays. All systems let you place the master section modules in any position, left-to-right, within a frame.

  • Page 7: What's Included

    • This guide (S6 Installation Guide) • 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.

  • Page 8: System Requirements And Compatibility

    Activate S6 System Software Immediately As soon as you have assembled your S6 system and confirmed a successful hardware installation, activate your S6 system software on-line. Use the alphanumeric code on the included S6 System Software Activation Card to activate and download all S6 system software and documentation.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide explains how to assemble your Avid S6 system. Conventions Used in This Guide All of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands: Convention Action File > Save Choose Save from the File menu...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2. Modules And Configuration Overview

    Each system must have one Master Module. There are two models of Master Module (M10 and M40) that are used in S6 M10 or S6 M40 systems, respectively. They share identical controls and features, the only difference are the number of other modules they each support, and the number of workstations that can be connected.
  • Page 11 Automation Module Channel Modules Channel modules combine to form the fader strips of the system, and include the S6 Fader Module, S6 Process Module, S6 Knob Module, and S6 Display Module. Not all configurations include each type of channel modules.
  • Page 12 Up to two Knob Modules can be installed in the larger chassis M40 systems only. Knob Module Display Module Display Modules are supported on S6 M40 systems only. Each Display Module provides a large display that shows names, meters, waveforms, and other data for up to eight strips. Display Module...

  • Page 13: Module Layout

    Module 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) S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 14 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 sys- tem (16 faders with five knobs per strip) the master section modules can be located in three possible locations, as shown below.
  • Page 15 S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 16: Part Iii Frames

    Part II: Frames...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3. Assembling Legs

    Chapter 3: Assembling Legs This chapter explains how to assemble the Leg Frames for the S6. Not all systems require Legs. If your system does not include Leg Frames, please 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 19: Attaching The Back Beam

    Check to 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 until the proper alignment is achieved. Figure 3. Back view showing correct alignment of Beam on leg (at left), and incorrect alignment (middle, and right) S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 20: 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 using two Beam Mounting Plates as shown in Figure 4.

  • Page 21: Attaching The Back Corner Brackets

    Figure 5. Attaching the Back Corner Brackets Fully tighten all fasteners installed in the previous steps to completely secure the Beams and Back Cover Mounting Brackets to the Legs. Check to make sure the Beams sit flat on the top of the legs. S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 22: Attaching The End Shelves

    Attaching the End Shelves To attach the End Shelves: Using four fasteners and washers per side, attach the Left and Right End Shelves to the Legs as shown in Figure 6.  Fasteners, Washers, and Tools for End Shelves Fastener M5x15 Washer M4 Hex...

  • Page 23: How To Proceed

    Use an M4 Hex to adjust the leveling foot from above. Turn clockwise to raise, counterclockwise to lower.  Figure 8. Front leveling foot How to Proceed When your Leg Frames are assembled, proceed to Chapter 4, “Assembling Frame Chassis.” S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 24: 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. Before You Begin Locate and unpack all Frame Chassis components and place them near the work area. Identify each component (see Figure 9), then note whether your Frame Chassis are Large or Small.

  • Page 25: Assembling The Chassis

    Attaching the End Side Wall To attach the end Side Wall: Open the S6 Side Covers package and unpack the included Side Wall. Figure 12. End Side Wall Attach the Side Wall to the Chassis Bottom Plate of the right-most chassis using three #1 Phillips screws. The right edge of the Chassis Bottom Plate sits on top of the left edge of the Side Wall as shown in Figure 13.
  • Page 26 Secure the Side Wall to the Back and Front Tie Plates using Hex fasteners. Fasteners and Tools for Back and Front Tie Plates to Side Wall Fasteners M5x8 FHCS Tool M3 Hex Figure 14. Attaching the final Side Wall to the Back and Front Tie Plates If your system does not include Legs, proceed to Step 6.
  • Page 27 Figure 17. Do not tighten the screws fully. Fasteners, and Tools for Chassis Bottom Plate to Side Wall Fasteners M3x6 SEMS #1 Phillips Tool Figure 17. Securing the Chassis Bottom Plate of the first chassis to the Side Wall of the second chassis S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 28 Important Do not lift or move an S6 desktop 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 29: Attaching The Back Feet

    Figure 20. Make sure to orient the Spacers correctly. Fasteners and Tools for Book Foot Mounting Spacer Bars to Side Walls Fasteners M5x8 FHCS M3 Hex Tool Figure 20. Back Foot Mounting Spacer Bars (upper left), and attaching the Back Foot Mounting Spacer bars S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 30 Back Foot, Mounting Bracket, and screws 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 includes four back feet (3+1=4). Similarly, a 32-fader system includes six back feet (5+1=6).
  • Page 31 • All other Back Feet are mounted to Back Tie Plates as shown in Figure 23. Figure 23. Attaching a Back Foot to two adjacent Back Tie Plates S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 32: Attaching The Bolster

    Attaching the Bolster The Bolster is a one-piece reinforced arm rest that matches the width of your configuration. The wide, padded surface provides a comfortable work area, and its one-piece design provides additional structural support along the front of the control surface. The Bolster hangs along the front edge of the frame and is secured from below using fasteners.

  • Page 33: Installing Display Module Mounting Brackets

    If your system includes one or more Display Modules, do the following: Unpack all S6 Display Modules and locate their mounting brackets and screws. Attach the first Display Module Mounting Bracket to the four holes located on the center of each chassis’ Back Tie Plate. Be sure to orient the brackets correctly, as shown in Figure 25.

  • Page 34: Installing Back Cover Mounting Brackets

    Back Covers support and conceal cables. Back Covers consist of two pieces, a lower bracket that mounts to the frame, and an upper, hinged cover that attaches to the bracket. The upper covers have open corners to pass cables for a CDM, and cutouts to support S6 Options (such as the Speaker Bridge and VESA Monitor mount).

  • Page 35: Installing Side Covers

    Set the outer Side Covers aside for now. You will install them later, after cabling is in place. How to Proceed After assembling the chassis that form your system frame, proceed to Chapter 5, “Installing PSUs, Switches, and Cables.” S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 36: Part Iv Modules

    Part III: Modules...

  • Page 38: Chapter 5. Installing Psus, Switches, And Cables

    Chapter 5: Installing PSUs, Switches, and Cables This chapter explains how and where to install 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. Installing the Ethernet Switch The capacity (number of ports) and number of switches in your system depends on the number of chassis and modules.
  • Page 39 Figure 3. Installing an Ethernet switch and tie-down (at left) and after installation (right). Cable Harnesses not shown. Reconnect the power harness to the chassis power terminal. Figure 4. Power harness (reconnect after installing Ethernet switch) If your system includes two Ethernet switches, repeat for the other switch. S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 40: 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 included tie-down brackets. To install PSUs: Unpack all PSUs, their included cables, tie-down brackets and fasteners. Place one PSU in each chassis but do not place one in the same chassis as the Ethernet switch. Instead, put two PSUs in an ad- jacent chassis.

  • Page 41: Ethernet Switch And Psu Placement Per System Configuration

    The diagrams on the following pages show where to put PSUs and the Ethernet switch(es) in Avid-configured and custom configurations. If your system includes a Producer’s Desk option, see the Producer’s Desk Guide for switch, PSU, and cabling instructions. S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 42 Switch and PSU Placement for Avid-Configured S6 Systems 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).
  • Page 43 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. Install and secure units as shown for your frame size, then proceed to “Installing and Connecting Cabling” on page 39.

  • Page 44: Installing And Connecting Cabling

    Installing and Connecting Cabling After placing the Ethernet switch and PSUs into their chassis you can install the Cable Sets, then connect power to the switch and all PSUs. Cable Sets Cable Sets are Ethernet bundles that connect Ethernet between the Ethernet switch and each chassis. Cables are labeled (1–5) to identify and organize cables and connections.
  • Page 45 For the chassis containing the Ethernet switch(es), use the Small Cable Set and connect cables 1–5 to available ports on the Ethernet switch, and connect the other ends to terminal ports 1–5 on the chassis. Figure 15. Connecting a Cable Set Small to the Ethernet terminal ports on the back of the switch chassis S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 46 Installing Cable Sets in Large Configurations Refer to the following diagrams for Cable Set installation examples for four-chassis (24-fader) and larger system configurations. Numbers in the images indicate the suggested order of Cable Set installation. 4-Chassis Systems Install Cable Sets in the following order (see Figure 16): Cable Set Large Cable Set Medium Cable Set Medium...
  • Page 47 7-chassis system connect the Ethernet switches to each other first using the single, long Ethernet cable, then use Large and Medium Cable Sets to connect each switch to its surrounding chassis, following the examples above. S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 48: Connecting Power To The Switch And Psus

    Short Ethernet Cables for Knob Modules and Display Modules If your system includes two Knob Modules in any chassis, take one of the included 12-inch long Ethernet cables and connect one end of it to an available port on the interior of the Back Tie Plate. If your M40-based system includes one or more Display Modules, take an included 12-inch long Ethernet cable and connect one end of it to an available port on the inside of the chassis.
  • Page 49 AC cable through the opening in the Back Tie Plate and run it through the square openings in the Back Cover (you will connect this end to the power strip later). Figure 24. Feeding the cable through the Back Tie Plate and connecting it to the PSU (Ethernet switch not shown) S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 50: Attaching The Outer Side Covers

    Connecting Power to the Ethernet Switch To connect power to the Ethernet switch: Take the power cable included with the Ethernet switch(es) and feed the switch end through the opening of the Back Tie Plate. Connect the cable to the power connector on the Ethernet switch(es). Place the other (AC) end on the Back Covers and leave them disconnected for now.

  • Page 51: How To Proceed

    From the inside of the chassis, use four Phillips screws to secure the right Side Cover to the frame as shown in Figure 27. Figure 28. Attaching the right Side Cover (Bolster not shown) How to Proceed After assembling the frame and installing the Ethernet switch, PSUs and cabling, proceed to Chapter 6, “Installing Modules.” S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 52: Chapter 6. Installing Modules

    • Install Fill Panels into any empty slots, then install a Compression Panel into each chassis to complete the assembly. About These Instructions The following instructions often show an S6 M40–24–5 system as an example configuration (see Figure 29). This configuration provides 24 fader strips with 5 knobs per strip, plus a standard master section module configuration.

  • Page 53: 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 54 Locate the Process Module and connect power and Ethernet to it as you did for the Fader Module. Use the white (second longest) available power and Ethernet cables in that Cable Harness. In Frame Chassis Large, use the white Ethernet cable. In Frame Chassis Small, use the green cable. Install the connected Process Module in slot 2, above the Fader Module, being careful to orient it correctly and seat it fully against the top edge of the Fader Module.
  • Page 55 Example of a Frame Chassis Large with one Fader Module, one Process Module and two Knob Modules Repeat steps 1–7 for all other Channel modules. Slot 3 Knob Module Slot 2 Process Module Slot 1 Fader Module Channel Modules installed (switch and PSUs not shown) S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 56 Installing Master Section Modules Installing the Automation Module is nearly identical to installing a Fader Module. Installing the Automation Module To install the Automation Modules: If you haven’t already done so, unpack the Automation Module and Master Module. Hold the Automation module above its chassis and do the following: •...
  • Page 57 Connect the second longest Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the side of the module (see Figure 31): In Frame Chassis Large, use the white cable. In Frame Chassis Small, use the green cable. Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Figure 31. Master Module side panel Ethernet port S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 58: Installing Fill Panels

    Master Module. • If you do not have a DHCP Server on your network (and/or if you will be connecting S6 directly to only one workstation) con- nect the second chassis Ethernet cable to back panel Ethernet port If you are unsure of whether you have a DHCP server on your network please consult your IT department.

  • Page 59: Installing Display Modules

    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. After all Display Modules are in place, go to Chapter 7, “How to Proceed” to complete the installation of your S6 system. S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 60: Installing The Power Strip

    Installing the Power Strip The power strip is placed across the Back Cover brackets, behind the center of the frame, and its AC supply cable fed through the opening at the corner of the Side Cover. To install the power strip: Standing behind the middle of the frame, place the power strip on the Back Cover brackets so that it sits flat against the angled arms of the brackets as shown in Figure 33.
  • Page 61 S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 62: Chapter 7. How To Proceed

    Activate your Avid Master Account (required) and register your purchase (optional, but highly recommended). Be sure to Activate your purchase using the enclosed S6 Activation card so you can receive software updates directly in your Avid Master Account. Check your Avid account for updates immediately after configuring your surface.

  • Page 63: Complete The Hardware Assembly

    Take the Master Compression Panel (included in the Side Covers package) and hold it so that the side with the springs faces the front of the frame. If you have a Frame Chassis Small, use the smaller Master Compression Panel. S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 64 Holding the panel at an angle, place the spring side of the panel against the of the Master Module. Apply enough pressure to compress the springs, then lower the back edge and snap it into place. Figure 36. Installing a Master section Compression Panel Installing T Strips After installing modules and Compression Panels, install T-strips to further secure the modules in their chassis.

  • Page 65: How To Proceed

    Install S6 software updates (see the instructions included with the downloads). After updating S6 system software, install supporting software such as Workstation software for Windows or Mac, then see the S6 Guide (included with S6 documentation downloads) to configure and start learning S6.

  • Page 66: Part V Appendices

    Part IV: Appendices...

  • Page 68: Appendix A. Expanding Or Disassembling S6

    Important Do not attempt to lift or move an assembled S6 desktop system if it is five or more chassis in width to avoid risk of damage to the frame. If you need to move a five chassis-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 69: Disassembling A Frame

    • If you expanding a frame, detach any two interior chassis and install the new chassis between them. When expanding an S6 frame always insert new chassis between existing chassis (do not add a new chassis at either the extreme left or right ends, unless you are adding a Producer’s Desk to either end).

  • Page 70: 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 elec- trical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 71: Emc (Electromagnetic Compliance)

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le material brouilleur du Canada. CE Compliance (EMC and Safety) Avid is authorized to apply the CE (Conformité Europénne) mark on this compliant equipment thereby declaring conformity to EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. S6 Installation Guide...

  • Page 72: Safety Compliance

    Standards: UL 60065 7th Ed., 2007-12-11, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60065-03, 1st Ed, 2006-04 +A1:2006, EN 60065:2002 + A1:2006 + A11:2008, IEC 60065:2001 + A1:2005 + A2:2010. Avid Technology Inc., has been authorized to apply the appropriate NRTL mark on its compliant equipment. Korea Class B EMC Compliance...
  • Page 73 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. S6 Installation Guide...
  • Page 74 Avid Technical Support (USA) Product Information 2001 Junipero Serra Boulevard Visit the Online Support Center at For company and product information, Daly City, CA 94014-3886 USA www.avid.com/support visit us on the web at www.avid.com...

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