ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System User Guide ALLFRAME P/N 9310 1024 0001F rev. 1.04 © 2012 Aviom, Inc.
READ THIS FIRST Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
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Table of Contents Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 AllFrame System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System EtherCon Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 RK6 Rack Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Installing the RK6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SK6 Stage Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Power Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Control Master LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Clock Master LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Thermal Monitor LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Stereo Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Channel Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Channel Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Low Cut Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Dimensions - F6 Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Dimensions - Rack Ear Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Dimensions - I/O Card Label Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Dimensions - POA80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Block Diagrams . . . . . . .
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.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Welcome 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.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System 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.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System 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: • • • • • +28dBu +24dBu +18dBu +4dBu Mic The C4o card offer 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.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System 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.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System 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.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System About A-Net 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).
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Because VDC inputs are simply incorporated into the A-Net stream, these control signals can be transmitted over very long cable runs and even across an entire Pro64 network, significantly expanding the applications possible with MIDI, RS-232/422, and GPIO.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System 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.
Firmware Notice 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.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Assembling the AllFrame System 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.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System To install an I/O card in an F6 card slot: 1. Start with all power to the F6 Modular I/O Frame off. Do not remove or install I/O cards while the F6 is powered on. 2. Place the F6 on a clean, level work surface with the I/O slots facing up. 3. Use a size #1 Phillips screwdriver or 3/16-inch hex nut driver to remove the screws that hold the card slot’s cover plate in place. 4.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System To install the mounting brackets: 1. Place the F6 on a clean, level work surface. 2. Align the non-threaded holes in the bracket with the threaded holes in either the front or rear mount positions in the top panel of the F6. 3. Install the included Phillips screws through the holes in the bracket and into the F6, tightening them securely. 4. Repeat for the remaining bracket on the bottom panel of the F6.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System 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).
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System 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.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System 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.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System 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.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System The F6 is shown with the rack ears facing the front and ready to be installed.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System 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.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Install the SK6 Side Ventilation Panel: 1. Align the replacement SK6 side ventilation panel with the side of the F6. 2. Install two screws through the holes in the ventilation panel into the top of the F6 . 3. Install the four screws that secure the side of the ventilation panel . 4. Tighten all six screws. Install the new ventilation panel. Place the Completed F6 into the Stage Kit: 1.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Install the Stage Kit Cover: 1. Carefully align the stage kit cover panel as shown . Be sure that the tabs on the sides of the cover panel are on the inside of the case. 2. Install the two screws to hold the side panel in place . 3. Install three screws in the both the left and right sides of the stage kit . 4. Finally, install the three screws to secure the top panel . Secure the top of the stage kit with the screws provided.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Install the Connector Cover: The SK6 Stage Kit ships with an optional connector cover plate that can be added to provide extra protection to cables connected to the I/O section of the F6 when it is installed in a stage kit. The cover plate can be installed on either side of the I/O section. The angled flange on the plate should be oriented as shown for maximum cable protection. The optional cover plate can be installed on either side of the I/O section.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Powering the F6 Modular I/O Frame The F6 Modular I/O Frame is a DC-powered device that can be powered in a variety of ways: • Via the 4-pin XLR connector on the F6 top panel • Via the 2-pin Euroblock connector on the F6 top panel • Over the A-Net cable using an approved Power Over A-Net (PoA) power supply such as the Aviom POA80 connected to A-Net Port B All three DC power sources can be connected at the same time to provide power source redundancy without harming the
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Power Safety Warnings Please heed the following warnings related to the various types of power supplies that can be used with the F6 Modular I/O Frame. For Power Over A-Net When powered through the copper (Cat-5) A-Net Port B connector, the F6 Modular I/O Frame shall be connected to an Aviom POA80 power supply, a UL60950-1 Certified/Listed ITE power supply having a SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) rated output.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Power Supply Requirements DC Power supplies used with the F6 and connected to the Euroblock terminal connector or the 4-pin XLR jack must meet the following requirements: Power Supply Rating Requires a UL60950-1 Certified/Listed ITE power supply having a SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) rated output voltage between 30 and 60V DC Voltage (measured at the input of the F6 Modular I/O Frame) 30-60VDC, inclusive of tolerance Maximum Current (varies with input voltage) 1
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Power Over A-Net (PoA) To use Power Over A-Net with the F6 Modular I/O Frame, the Aviom POA80 power supply is required. This power supply has been tested and approved for use with the F6 Modular I/O Frame. Power Over A-Net only works with A-Net Port B on the F6 I/O Frame. Do not connect any other power supply to the A-Net inputs of the F6.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System P Note: Do not connect a Power Over A-Net cable from the POA80 to the A-Net A port on the F6 or to the A-Net ports on any other Pro64 device. DC POWER 65w max DC Power 65W MAX Connect Power Over A-Net cables only to the A-Net B port on the F6. Mounting the POA80 The POA80 can be mounted on both horizontal and vertical surfaces.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System DC Power via the 4-Pin XLR Power for the F6 Modular I/O Frame can be supplied via the 4-pin XLR connector on the top panel of the F6. Refer to the Power Supply Requirements on page 25 for more information. 4 1 2 3 The 4-pin XLR male plug The 4-pin XLR jack providing power to the F6 should be wired as seen in the table below.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System DC Power via the Euroblock Connectors On the top panel of the F6, terminals 1 and 2 of the 6-pin Euroblock terminal connector can be used when connecting a DC power supply. See the Power Supply Requirements on page 25 for more information about selecting a properly sized power supply. The terminal block connector connected to the F6 should be wired as seen in the table below.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System DC POWER 65w max DC Power 65W MAX Press the assembled power supply connector firmly into place. To remove the terminal block from the mating connector, pull the plug assembly straight up; do not twist the terminal block connector.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Pro64 User Interface This section outlines the basic concepts of operation for Pro64 products. Pro64 I/O devices have some common user interface elements that make setting up an audio network easy to understand.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System In summary, think of “channels” as hardware resources that can be added to the network as needed and “Slots” as locations within the digital audio network pipeline that A-Net uses to move data throughout the network. A-Net Slot Example The following example shows the power of the Pro64 network and the A-Net Slots concept. The range of A-Net Slots used in the example has been limited to a group of 16 inputs for simplicity.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System By activating a group of channels on each of the four input devices, a total of sixteen inputs are used (indicated by reverse text). All of these inputs are available on the network at every Pro64 output device. The operator in Location E can use the sixteen inputs from Locations A, B, C, and D simultaneously. The order in which the Pro64 devices are connected is irrelevant.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Network Settings There are a few basic concepts that need to be understood when setting up a Pro64 network. Some of the functions described below do not need to be set on every Pro64 device in the network as they only need to be set up on the network’s Control Master, the Pro64 device in charge of network resource management.
e t ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System The functions of the Control Master include: • System resource and information management • Setting network mode (Auto or Manual*) • Management of active channels in Auto Mode • System-level command and control functions • Keeping track of all Pro64 devices in the network (by type and quantity) • Control of the current system-wide sample rate • Clock Master • System lock via password* on/off • Management of Virtual Data Cable (VDC) resources • Management of stere
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Adding Pro64 Devices to a Network When a new Pro64 device is added to an existing network, the new device makes a request to the Control Master for inclusion in the network. During this time, the new device’s blue A-Net LED will flash. When the new device has been enumerated by the Control Master, its blue A-Net LED will then light solidly to indicate that the Control Master has granted the device access to the network.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Control Master and Clock Source When an analog I/O device is the Control Master, there is no other analog device that can be used as a clock source. When a digital I/O device such as the AllFrame with a C4dio card installed is part of an audio network, the digital I/O device can be used as a Clock Master for the network and external clock sources can be connected.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System F6 Front Panel Components STANDBY CONTROL MASTER F6 Modular I/O Frame C4 o F 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 C4 o E 1 ALLFRAME D C C4 o B 1 C4 m A 1 The front panel of the F6 Modular I/O Frame is divided three sections: the main board area with its status LEDs (1) and control panel beneath a removable cover plate (2), the fan tray (3), and the configurable audio I/O section (4), shown here with four cards installed and the two remaining p
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System F6 Front Panel Components C STANDBY CONTROL MASTER F6 Modular I/O Frame F C E ALLFRAME D 1. A-Net LED 6. Error LED 2. Power Status LED (bi-color) 7. Standby Switch (under cover plate) 3. Control Master LED 4. Clock Master LED 5. Thermal Monitor LED F6 Front Panel Components 8. Control Master Switch 9.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Front Panel LEDs A-Net LED The A-Net LED lights solid blue to indicate that the F6 Modular I/O Frame is on a valid Pro64 network and that A-Net data is flowing. The blue LED flashes during a firmware update and at any time the F6 is waiting to enter a Pro64 network. Power Status LED The Power Status LED is a bi-color LED that is used to indicate the two power states that the F6 can operate in.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Clock Master LED The Clock Master LED indicates that a Pro64 device is providing the master clock sync for the Pro64 network. When an F6 Modular I/O Frame is used as the network’s Control Master, it automatically becomes the Clock Master. With at least one C4dio Digital I/O card installed in the F6, external clocks can also be used to sync the network. External clock choices include Word Clock or the clock embedded in an AES3 digital stream.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Control Panel The covered control panel area of the front of the F6 contains the Standby switch, the Control Master switch, and the USB Type B connector. To access the switches and connector in the control panel area, remove its cover using a #1 Phillips screwdriver or 5/16-inch hex nut driver.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Control Master Switch To use the F6 Modular I/O Frame as the Pro64 network’s Control Master device, move the Control Master switch to the up position. Remember that only one Pro64 device per network can be set as the Control Master.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Fan Tray The letters A-F on the fan tray are used to identify the card slots in the neighboring I/O panel. A field-replacement fan assembly for the F6 is available as the Fan6 Replacement Fan Tray Assembly STANDBY CONTROL MASTER C4 o F6 Modular I/O Frame The fan tray occupies the center section of the F6 Modular I/O Frame. The unit can be accessed for servicing by removing the four screws holding the assembly to the F6.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System I/O Card Slots 1. Card Slot ID, A-F 2. Card Slot cover plate 4. I/O Card label area (shown with optional laminate label strip applied) 5. Installed I/O card STANDBY CONTROL MASTER F6 Modular I/O Frame 3.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Card Slot ID The letters A through F are used to designate the six available I/O card slots on the F6 Modular I/O Frame. When an optional I/O card is installed, that card and its I/O resources will be referenced by letter and channel number in the Pro64 Network Manager software used to program the AllFrame.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System I/O Card Cover Plates Metal cover plates ship with the F6 Modular I/O Frame covering the I/O expansion card slots. To remove a cover plate, use a #1 Phillips screw driver or 3/16-inch hex nut driver. Retain the cover plates and screws for future use. See page 11 for additional information about installing I/O cards in the F6. P Note: Keep the cover plates on when I/O cards are not installed to protect the F6 backplane area.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Dimensions for the label area on an I/O card; all sizes shown in inches F6 Front Panel Components 47
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System F6 Top Panel Features All F6 top panel features and functions are described in this section. DC POWER 65w max DC Power 65W MAX The F6 Modular I/O Frame top panel connectors A-Net Ports Two EtherCon jacks and two SFP fiber optic ports are provided for Pro64 A-Net connections; each set is labeled A and B. The fiber and Cat-5e jacks are associated in pairs. Only one type of A-Net connection per pair can be used at a time.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System A-Net Via Fiber When an optional single- or multi-mode fiber optic SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable ) transceiver is installed in either the A or B fiber port, the matching RJ45 Cat-5e port is disabled. When both fiber ports are in use, A-Net data to both Cat-5e ports is disabled but the Power Over A-Net (PoA) feature is still usable as a means of powering the F6 Modular I/O Frame.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System to the product chassis in order to prevent ESD damage when handling the SFP. The optical connections in SFP transceivers are dust sensitive; always store them with the dust covers supplied by the device’s manufacturer installed in the optical openings when not in use. Protect the SFP when not in use by leaving its dust cap on.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Power Connections The top panel of the F6 Modular I/O Frame has three connection points for DC power: the 4-pin XLR connector, the Euroblock terminal block connectors #1-2, and the Power Over A-Net (PoA) feature that delivers DC power via the connecting A-Net cable. Refer to the Powering the F6 Modular I/O Frame section of this document for power requirements and connection information; see page 23.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Building a Pro64 Network Configuring a Pro64 network involves a few basic steps: selecting I/O devices and/or merger hubs for the application, connecting I/O devices with Cat-5e or fiber optic cables, assigning hardware inputs to an A-Net Slot, and activating input channels to make them available to output devices in the network.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Input B A Additional Pro64 devices can be connected using Input either Port A or Port B to expand the network. In both cases, Input the active channels will be available at the output device. On anBBF6, either the Cat-5 or fiber ports can be used. A A Remember that the entire 64-channel A-Net stream (at 44.1/48kHz) is always received and transmitted through Input every Pro64 device.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System The order of the Pro64 devices connected in series in Example 3 above can be changed without affecting the ability of the network to distribute the same incoming audio channels to all three output devices shown. A-Net ports always transmit and receive the entire network (audio and VDC data) at all times. The rules are the same when larger networks are created.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System C4m Card Features This section describes the features of the C4m Mic/Line Input Card. All features are accessed using the Pro64 Network Manager software. Most of these features can also be remote controlled by adding the optional RCI Remote Control Interface and MCS Mic Control Surface to a Pro64 network, or by using m-control from a Yamaha device when a 6416Y2 card is installed.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Click either Active button to enable an input channel. Each active A-Net Slot in the network is unique. The Control Master manages the availability of A-Net Slots and will grant or deny a channel activation request from an input device based on the current makeup of the network, the sample rate, and the Slots already in use. To activate a C4m input channel click on the Active button for the desired channel in the AllFrame’s Device Window in Pro64 Network Manager.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System The drop-down menu is used to assign an input to a network Slot. To assign an input on the C4m card to a network Slot, click on the drop-down arrow in the Slot column of the Inputs to Network view of the Device Window. Choose a Slot from the list. Slots that are already assigned in the network are displayed in italics text. The currently assigned Slot is displayed with a green highlight.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Active button will reveal the link options. Select Stereo Link On from the menu; the two channels immediately; no confirmation is required. To remove the stereo link, right click on either channel’s Active button and choose Stereo Link Off from the menu or deactivate either of the channels. To link a pair of channels, both channels must be made active first. Linked Slots will be displayed on all Pro64 output devices.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Click the Low Cut button to activate; the yellow LED in the selected channel strip will light to indicate that the function is enabled. Click Low Cut again to turn the filter off. The Low Cut filter can also be controlled from a Yamaha device using m-control. The filter’s on/off state is saved with a Device Preset as well as globally when a project is saved. Click the Low Cut button in a channel strip to turn the filter on/off.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Turning on phantom power or the 24dB Pad requires confirmation. Channel Gain Each input channel on the C4m card has an individual gain setting controlled by a numeric readout with up/down arrows. Gain is set in 1dB steps and has a range of 0-55dB. For line-level sources, use the 0dB input gain setting or engage the channel’s Pad before setting a gain level.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Control Group Each Pro64 mic input device in a Pro64 network (such as the F6 Modular I/O Frame or a 6416m) can be set to one of four Control Groups. This allows multiple zones of mics and their associated preamps to be remote controlled by different users if desired by adding the optional RCI Remote Control Interface and MCS Mic Control Surface.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System C4o Card Features The features of the C4o Output Card are accessed using the Pro64 Network Manager software. Any active Pro64 network Slot resource can be routed to any XLR output on the card. Output Activation The C4o Output Card is capable of outputting any active network Slot as analog audio.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Click the on-screen Active button for the desired channel in the AllFrame’s Device Window in Pro64 Network Manager to toggle it on/off. The channel’s yellow LED will light. Save frequently used channel settings and matrix routings as a Device Preset in Pro64 Network Manager. P Note: Channels on the C4o cannot be turned on/off from the RCI/MCS remote control hardware.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Choosing a Slot to Output The F6 Modular I/O Frame is always ready to use the built-in Pro64 matrix. Each hardware output on a C4o card can be configured to output any network Slot, even if the Slot is not currently active. To assign an output, click on the arrow found in the Device column of the Outputs From Network view of the Device Window.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Channel Output Level Each output channel on the C4o card has an individual Output Level setting controlled by a drop-down menu. Five output levels are available: +28dBu, +24dBu, +18dBu, +4dBu, and Mic. Choose the output level setting that best matches the input level requirements of device that the C4o output is connected to. To change the output level, click the arrow in the output Level field and select the desired level setting.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System C4dio Card Features The 4-in, 4-out C4dio Digital I/O Card provides AES3 digital I/O for the AllFrame. Its I/O is configured using the Pro64 Network Manager software (version 3 or higher). Inputs on the C4dio can be made active in the network individually, with optional sample rate converters available per channel pair. Any active Pro64 network Slot can be routed to any one of the four C4dio digital outputs.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Input Activation AES3 format digital signals are presented in channel pairs, as per the AES3 format specifications; each of the female XLR input jacks on the C4dio carries two assignable resources. Each channel within an AES3 digital stream can be activated into a network Slot individually. An AES3 input channel from a C4dio card can be activated from the AllFrame Device Window’s Overview or from its Inputs to Network view once it is assigned to a Slot .
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Channels F1 and F2 of the AllFrame are assigned to network Slots 1-2; sample rate converters are on. Sample Rate Converters Each AES3 input has an optional sample rate converter (SRC) available in the Inputs to Network view of the AllFrame’s Device Window. Sample rate converters are switched on/off in pairs, 1-2 and 3-4. The default setting for the sample rate converter is ‘on’.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Choosing a Slot to Output To assign an active network Slot to a C4dio output, click on the arrow found in the Slot, Channel Name, Device column of the Outputs From Network view of the Device Window. From the scrolling Select Source menu that appears, select the desired active network Slot by channel name and device name, or choose an inactive Slot by picking a Slot whose info reads No Active Input.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System C4dio External Clock Options The C4dio allows external clock sync sources to be used with the AllFrame and the Pro64 network. Two clock types are supported—Word Clock and the clock signal embedded within an AES3 digital stream. The C4dio offers Word Clock and AES3 clock sync options. Word Clock A locking BNC bayonet style connector with a three-position switch is provided to support Word Clock.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System External clock source selections for a C4dio Word Clock LEDs The Word Clock LED on the C4dio front panel is a bi-color LED. When the network is set to use the C4dio’s incoming Word Clock, and a valid clock is preset at the BNC jack, the LED will light green. If the external Word Clock is removed, stops, or becomes intermittent for any reason, the Word Clock LED on the C4dio front panel will light red.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Output Word Clock to an External Device The Pro64 network clock, based on the sample rate currently being used, can be output to external devices using the BNC Word Clock connection on a C4dio. To output the current network clock: 1. Set the Control Master clock to Network (internal) clock. 2. On the AllFrame, set the Word Clock switch on the front of the C4dio card to the O (Output) position. 3.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System P Note: Only AES3 1/2 In can be used as a clock source. The Clock LED lights green when the network is using an external AES3 clock source. If the external AES3 clock is removed, stops, or becomes intermittent for any reason, the Clock LED on the C4dio front panel will light red. The network will switch over to use the network’s internal clock until the external clock is restored, at which point the Clock LED on the C4dio will return to green.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Firmware Update Pro64 devices can be updated in the field using a PC and the Pro64 Network Manager application. Devices can be updated over A-Net, while part of an active audio network, or individually when no other network devices are connected at the time the update is being performed (such as may be required for a bench configuration when setting up devices prior to installation).
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Updating the Firmware To update the firmware in an F6 Modular I/O Frame when it is the network’s Control Master, connect a USB cable with a Type B connector to the USB port found in the control panel area of the F6 front panel (the cover plate may need to be removed to access the USB port). Plug the other end of the USB cable (with the Type A connector) into the PC.
Troubleshooting The following section provides troubleshooting tips for the AllFrame when it is part of a Pro64 network. Problem Possible Solutions A new I/O card not recognized; the Error LED is flashing Update the firmware on the F6. All F6 front panel LEDs are blinking in sequence The blinking indicates an F6 device whose firmware is out of date. The C4dio card requires firmware 5.xx or higher. Run the firmware update utility.
Problem Possible Solutions External AES3 clock input is not working On the C4dio, check that the device providing the AES3 clock is connected to the XLR jack labeled 1/2 In. The AllFrame must be the Control Master in order to sync the network to an AES3 clock connected to the C4dio’s 1/2 In jack. In the AllFrame’s Device Window in Pro64 Network Manager, check the proper C4dio card and clock type are selected in the Audio Clock Source menu.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Product Care and Maintenance Follow the guidelines below regarding the care and upkeep of your new Aviom products. AC Line Conditioning Aviom products are digital devices and as such are sensitive to sudden spikes and drops in the AC line voltage. Changes in the line voltage from lightning, power outages, etc., can sometimes damage electronic equipment.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System STANDBY CONTROL MASTER F6 Modular I/O Frame C4 o F 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 C4 o E 1 ALLFRAME D C C4 o B 1 C4 m A 1 Do not restrict airflow to the F6 vented panels or fan intakes. Do not block the vented openings in the product’s case. The ambient temperature immediately around the unit and its enclosure should remain below 50°C (122°F).
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System F6 Modular I/O Frame Specifications Channels Up to 24 inputs Up to 24 outputs (Maximum: 24x24) I/O Card Slots 6; User configurable A-Net 2 EtherCon RJ45 connectors 2 100Mbps Ethernet SFP fiber optic transceiver slots A-Net I/O ports 2 copper Cat-5e and 2 fiber; 4 total; Maximum simultaneously usable A-Net ports A maximum of two A-Net ports can be active at any time; Auto sensing scans the Cat-5 copper and SFP fiber ports at power up to determine which ports ar
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Maximum Current (varies with input voltage) (voltage at the input of the AllFrame F6) 1.08A @ 60V 1.16A @ 56V 1.35A @ 48V 1.41A @ 44V 2.70A @ 24V 2.95A @ 22V) Power Over A-Net (PoA) Requirements Requires an Aviom POA80; a UL60950-1 Certified/Listed ITE power supply having a SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) rated output voltage. Power Over A-Net (PoA) connects to A-Net B port only.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System C4m Mic/Line Input Card Specifications Channels 4 inputs XLR Inputs Pin 1: Shield; Pin 2: Hot; Pin 3: Cold Differential Input Impedance 3.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System C4o Line Output Card Specifications Channels 4 outputs XLR Outputs Pin 1: Shield; Pin 2: Hot; Pin 3: Cold Output Impedance: 450 Ohms for +4dBu, +18dBu, +24dBu and +28dBu outputs; 200 Ohms for Mic Output Levels: +28dBu, +24dBu, +18dBu, +4dBu, and Mic Frequency Response -3dB: 2Hz and 23kHz ±0.5dB: 10Hz-22kHz (at 1x sample rate) THD +N < .
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System C2dio Digital I/O Card Specifications Channels 4 AES3 inputs AES3 Inputs Two XLR female, Channels 1/2 and 3/4; One bi-color clock LED for Channels 1/2; Channels 1/2 can be used as a clock source AES3 Outputs Two XLR male, Channels 1/2 and 3/4; Word Clock I/O One BNC connector; One bi-color LED; 3-position slide switch allows the BNC jack to be set for Word Clock Out (O), Word Clock In (I), or Word Clock In with Termination (T) Word Clock Input Sensitivity: 0.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Dimensions - F6 Modular I/O Frame 65W MAX DC POWER DC Power 65w max 3.852in, 97.79mm 10.504in, 269.24mm STANDBY CONTROL MASTER F6 Modular I/O Frame C4 o F 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 C4 o E 1 12.60in, 320.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Dimensions - F6 Mounting Bracket All dimensions shown are in inches.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Dimensions - Rack Ear Spacing All dimensions shown are in inches.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Dimensions - I/O Card Label Area The label area shown is for the C4m and C4o cards only. Shown actual size; suggested maximum label size shown in red. All dimensions shown are in inches.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Dimensions - POA80 .187 x 3.50 in., 4.74 x 8.89 mm Slot 11.500 in., 292.1 mm .876 in., 22.25 mm .949 in., 24.10 mm 6.550 in., 166.37 mm 3.038 in., 77.21 mm .550 in., 13.97 mm 5.843 in., 148.41 mm 7.00 in., 177.8 mm Specifications .579 in., 14.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Block Diagrams C4m Mic/Line Input Module +48V phantom XLR Balanced (x4) Audio Input 1-4 Pad (24dB Attenuator) Low Cut Filter (85Hz) A/D Converter Phase to backplane connector Gain 0–55dB Programmable C4o Output Module to/from network from backplane connector D/A converter XLR (x4) Output Level Specifications +28dBu +24dBu +18dBu +4dBu Mic 90
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Index Symbols +4dBu 65 4-pin XLR 2, 77, 81 +18dBu 65 24dB Pad 59 +24dBu 65 +28dBu 65 +48V Button 59 +48V Phantom Power 59 96kHz 12 100 Mbps 13 6416Y2 A-Net card 52 A A-16II, A-16R Personal Mixer 8 A-16II, A-16R Personal Mixer 58, 63 About A-Net 6 AC Line Conditioning 78 Active button 56, 63, 67 Active channel 30, 34, 36, 54 Active LED 77 Adding Pro64 Modules 35 AES3 3, 6, 36, 67, 84 pinout 84 sync 3 AES3 1/2 In 72 AES3 clock 40, 70, 73, 77 AES3 Inputs pinout 84 AES/EB
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System C C4dio 2, 40 C4dio Card 66 C4dio card firmware 76 C4dio clock 77 C4dio Digital I/O Card 3 C4m Mic/Line Input Card 2, 45, 55, 62 C4o 83 Output Level 83 Select Source menu 64, 69 C4o Channel Features 62 C4o Output Card 3 Cable Length A-Net 80 DC power 24 Cables Cat-5e, Cat-6 6 cable specification Cat-5e, Cat-6 14 Card Label 88 Card Slot cover plate 44 Card Slot ID 44, 45 Card Slots 80 Cat-5 hot-plug 12, 25 stranded vs.
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Dimensions 83, 85, 88 distance performance Cat-5, Cat-6 14 documentation RTFM 61 duplex 14 dust cap SFP 13 Dynamic Range 82 Fiber Transceiver 13 Filter 58, 59, 82 firmware 9, 40 Firmware 9 Firmware Update 74 Frequency Response 82, 83 Front Panel Components 37 E Gain 60 Gain Display 60 Gain range 60 Gain Range 82 Gigabit Ethernet SFP 49 GPIO General Purpose I/O 6 gray Status icon 76 Group 61 Electrostatic Discharge 49 engraved laminated labels I/O cards 46 Enumerati
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System I/O card label area thread size 46 I/O Card Label Area 46, 88 I/O cards laminated labels 46 I/O Cards Installing 10 I/O Cards list AllFrame Device Window 70, 72 I/O Card Slots 41, 44, 80 I/O slot cover plate 11 J Jitter 6 Jitter Attenuation 84 L label area 44 Label Area I/O Card 88 laminated labels I/O cards 46 Latency 6, 80 LC connector 80 LC Connector 14 LED C4dio 71 LED Defeat 81 LEDs 39 LEDs are blinking 76 Link button 57, 63 LK4 Label Kit 4 Low Cut 58, 59 Low Cu
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Output Level setting 65 Output Module 55 AN-16/o 8 Outputs From Network view 64, 69 Output Word Clock 72 P Pad 82 Pad Button 59 Pad LED 59 Password 34 Password protected 36 PC 74 Firmware update 74 Personal Mixer A-16II, A-16R 8 Phantom Power 59, 82 Phase Button 58, 59 Phoenix Contact 28, 51 pin-head 4 pinout AES3 84 XLR 82, 83 Pinout 4-pin XLR 27, 28 Euroblock 28 Plate Flush-Mount 4 Surface-Mount 4 PLT6-f Flush-Mount Finishing Plate 4 PLT6-s Surface-Mount Finishing P
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System SFP transceiver 49, 80 Signal to Noise: 83 simplex 14 Single-mode 80 single-mode fiber 49 size 1 SK6 Stage Kit 2, 4 Slave module 35 slide switch Control Master 33 Slot 30, 56, 57, 64 A-Net 30 audio 7 Per Sample Rate 32 Slot column 57 Slots versus Channels 30 Specifications 80 Split 53 SRC 68, 72, 76 Stage Kit 18, 19 Standby 39, 81 Standby Connector 51 Standby Mode 77 Status icon 76 status LED 37 Stereo 57 Stereo Link 34 Stereo Link Button 38, 39, 63 Stereo Link On 58 s
ALLFRAME ™ Multi-Modular I/O System Word Clock LED 71, 76 Word Clock Output (O) 66 Word Clock switch 70, 72, 76, 77 Work Online 75 X XLR 30, 84 4-pin 81 DC power 2, 23, 27 pinout 83 XLR pinout 82 Y Y1 card Pro16 8 Yamaha 2, 52 yellow Clock Master LED 35 Yes 59 Index 97
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