Aviom AllFrame User Manual Page 1

ALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemALLFRAMEMulti-Modular I/O SystemP/N 9310 1024 0001F

xTa b l e o f Co n T e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemStereo Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

88sP e C i f i C aT i o n sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemDimensions - I/O Card Label Area The label area shown is for the C4m and C4o cards only.

89sP e C i f i C aT i o n sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemDimensions - POA80 3.038 in.,77.21 mm5.843 in.,148.41 mm7.00 in.,177.8 mm.579 in.,14.70 mm

Block Diagrams C4m Mic/Line Input Module Gain0–55dBProgrammableXLR Balanced (x4)Audio Input 1-4Pad (24dBAttenuator)Low CutFilter (85Hz)A/D ConverterP

91in d e xALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemIndexSymbols+4dBu 654-pin XLR 2, 77, 81+18dBu 6524dB Pad 59+24dBu 65+28dBu 65+48V Button 59+48V Phan

92in d e xALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemCC4dio 2, 40C4dio Card 66C4dio card rmware 76C4dio clock 77C4dio Digital I/O Card 3C4m Mic/Line Input

93in d e xALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemDimensions 83, 85, 88distance performanceCat-5, Cat-6 14documentationRTFM 61duplex 14dust capSFP 13Dyn

94in d e xALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemI/O card label areathread size 46I/O Card Label Area 46, 88I/O cardslaminated labels 46I/O CardsInstalli

95in d e xALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemOutput Level setting 65Output Module 55AN-16/o 8Outputs From Network view 64, 69Output Word Clock 72PP

96in d e xALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemSFP transceiver 49, 80Signal to Noise: 83simplex 14Single-mode 80single-mode ber 49size 1SK6 Stage K

97in d e xALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemWord Clock LED 71, 76Word Clock Output (O) 66Word Clock switch 70, 72, 76, 77Work Online 75XXLR 30, 84

x iTa b l e o f Co n T e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemDimensions - F6 Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Warranty RegistrationPlease take a moment to fill in this warranty registration form. Return it to Aviom via mail or fax. All information will be kept

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WARNINGWhen using AllFrame Modular I/O System devices with approved Power Over A-Net (PoA) power supplies, DO NOT hot-plug the Cat-5 connection betwee

1ab o u T Yo u r Pr o 64 Pr o d u C TWe l c o m eThank you for purchasing the AllFrame Multi-Modular I/O System™. The AllFrame Multi-Modu

2ab o u T Yo u r Pr o 64 Pr o d u C TALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O Systemand dressed with a custom flange. With the addition of the RK6 Rack Kit or S

3ab o u T Yo u r Pr o 64 Pr o d u C TALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemC4o CardThe C4o Output Card provides four XLR analog outputs with five variabl

4ab o u T Yo u r Pr o 64 Pr o d u C TALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemAccessoriesA number of accessories are available for the AllFrame Multi-Modula

5ab o u T Yo u r Pr o 64 Pr o d u C TALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemPower SuppliesIt is important to note that the AllFrame system’s F6 Modular I/

6ab o u T a-ne TALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemAb o u t A-Ne t Aviom’s A-Net® is the only networking technology conceived, designed, an

7ab o u T a-ne TALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemBecause VDC inputs are simply incorporated into the A-Net stream, these control signals can be trans

i iREAD THIS FIRSTImportant Safety InstructionsRead these instructions. 1. Keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings.3. Follow all instructions.4.

8ab o u T a-ne TALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemSupport For Pro16 Series Products Pro64 Series products can be combined with Pro16® Series output

9fi r m w a r e no T i C eFi r m W A r e No t i c eAll Pro64 devices in a network should be updated to use the most recent firmware v

10as s e m b l i n g T h e al l fr a m e sY s T e mALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemAs s e m b l i N g t h e Al l Fr A m e sy s t e m The AllFr

11as s e m b l i n g T h e al l fr a m e sY s T e mALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemTo install an I/O card in an F6 card slot: Start with all power

12as s e m b l i n g T h e al l fr a m e sY s T e mALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemTo install the mounting brackets:Place the F6 on a clean, level

13as s e m b l i n g T h e al l fr a m e sY s T e mALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemInstalling SFP Fiber Transceivers There are two sets of A-Net p

14as s e m b l i n g T h e al l fr a m e sY s T e mALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemLC Connectors SFP transceivers typically use a connector known

15as s e m b l i n g T h e al l fr a m e sY s T e mALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemEtherCon ConnectorPro64 Series products feature locking connect

16as s e m b l i n g T h e al l fr a m e sY s T e mALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemRK6 Rack Kit The optional RK6 Rack Kit It can be mounted to an

17as s e m b l i n g T h e al l fr a m e sY s T e mALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O System The F6 is shown with the rack ears facing the front and ready

i iiTO REDUCE THE DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVERS.NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL O

18as s e m b l i n g T h e al l fr a m e sY s T e mALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemSK6 Stage KitThe SK6 Stage Kit is designed as a protective stag

19as s e m b l i n g T h e al l fr a m e sY s T e mALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemInstall the SK6 Side Ventilation Panel: Align the replacement S

20as s e m b l i n g T h e al l fr a m e sY s T e mALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O System Install the Stage Kit Cover: Carefully align the stage kit cov

21as s e m b l i n g T h e al l fr a m e sY s T e mALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemInstall the Connector Cover: The SK6 Stage Kit ships with an op

22Po w e r i n g T h e al l fr a m eALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemPo W e r i N g t h e F6 mo d u l A r i/o Fr A m e The F6 Modular I/O Frame

23Po w e r i n g T h e al l fr a m eALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemPo W e r sA F e t y WA r N i N g s Please heed the following warnings relate

24Po w e r i n g T h e al l fr a m eALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemPower Supply Requirements DC Power supplies used with the F6 and connected to t

25Po w e r i n g T h e al l fr a m eALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemPower Over A-Net (PoA) To use Power Over A-Net with the F6 Modular I/O Frame, t

26Po w e r i n g T h e al l fr a m eALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemP No t e : Do not connect a Power Over A-Net cable from the POA80 to the A-Ne

27Po w e r i n g T h e al l fr a m eALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemDC Power via the 4-Pin XLR Power for the F6 Modular I/O Frame can be supplied v

i vTrademarks Aviom, A-Net, the A-Net icon, Pro16, Pro64, AllFrame, m-control, and Virtual Data Cable are trademarks of Aviom, Inc. All other trademar

28Po w e r i n g T h e al l fr a m eALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemDC Power via the Euroblock Connectors On the top panel of the F6, termin

29Po w e r i n g T h e al l fr a m eALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemDC Power 65w maxDC POWER 65W MAXPress the assembled power supply connector rml

30Pr o 64 us e r in T e r f a C eALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemPr o 64 us e r iN t e r F A c eThis section outlines the basic concepts of operati

31Pr o 64 us e r in T e r f a C eALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemIn summary, think of “channels” as hardware resources that can be added to the netw

32Pr o 64 us e r in T e r f a C eALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemBy activating a group of channels on each of the four input devices, a total of six

33ne T w o r k se T T i n g sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemNe t W o r k se t t i N g sThere are a few basic concepts that need to be understood w

34ne T w o r k se T T i n g sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemThe functions of the Control Master include:System resource and information management

35ne T w o r k se T T i n g sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemAdding Pro64 Devices to a Network When a new Pro64 device is added to an existing netwo

36ne T w o r k se T T i n g sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemControl Master and Clock Source When an analog I/O device is the Control Master, t

37f6 fr o n T Pa n e l Co m P o n e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemF6 Fr o N t PA N e l co m P o N e N t sThe front panel of the F6 Modular

vAviom, Inc. Limited Warranty Aviom, Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of

38f6 fr o n T Pa n e l Co m P o n e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemF6 Front Panel Components1. A-Net LED2. Power Status LED (bi-color) 3.

39f6 fr o n T Pa n e l Co m P o n e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemFr o N t PA N e l ledsA-Net LED The A-Net LED lights solid blue to indic

40f6 fr o n T Pa n e l Co m P o n e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemClock Master LED The Clock Master LED indicates that a Pro64 device is pro

41f6 fr o n T Pa n e l Co m P o n e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O Systemco N t r o l PA N e l The covered control panel area of the front of the

42f6 fr o n T Pa n e l Co m P o n e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemControl Master Switch To use the F6 Modular I/O Frame as the Pro64 network

43f6 fr o n T Pa n e l Co m P o n e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemFA N tr A y 1 2 3 4C4m1 2 3 4C4o1 2 3 4C4o1 2 3 4C4oALLFRAMEABCDEFModula

44f6 fr o n T Pa n e l Co m P o n e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O Systemi/o cA r d sl o t s 1. Card Slot ID, A-F 2. Card Slot cover plate Cov

45f6 fr o n T Pa n e l Co m P o n e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemCard Slot IDThe letters A through F are used to designate the six availabl

46f6 fr o n T Pa n e l Co m P o n e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemI/O Card Cover Plates Metal cover plates ship with the F6 Modular I/O Fram

47f6 fr o n T Pa n e l Co m P o n e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemDimensions for the label area on an I/O card; all sizes shown in inches

v iWarranty InformationPlease record the following information for future reference:Your Authorized Aviom Dealer:Name: Address: Phone:

48f6 To P Pa n e l fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemF6 to P PA N e l Fe A t u r e s All F6 top panel features and functions are des

49f6 To P Pa n e l fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemA-Net Via FiberWhen an optional single- or multi-mode fiber optic SFP (Small Form-

50f6 To P Pa n e l fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O Systemto the product chassis in order to prevent ESD damage when handling the SFP.The op

51f6 To P Pa n e l fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemPower Connections The top panel of the F6 Modular I/O Frame has three connection p

52bu i l d i n g a Pr o 64 ne T w o r kALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O Systembui l di N g A Pr o 64 Ne t W o r k Configuring a Pro64 network involve

53bu i l d i n g a Pr o 64 ne T w o r kALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemAdditional Pro64 devices can be connected using either Port A or Port B to ex

54bu i l d i n g a Pr o 64 ne T w o r kALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemThe order of the Pro64 devices connected in series in Example 3 above can be

55C4m mi C /li n e in P u T Ca r dALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O Systemc4m cA r d Fe A t u r e sThis section describes the features of the C4m Mic/L

56C4m mi C /li n e in P u T Ca r dALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemClick either Active button to enable an input channel. Each active A-Net Slot in

57C4m mi C /li n e in P u T Ca r dALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemThe drop-down menu is used to assign an input to a network Slot. To assign an in

v i iTa b l e o f Co n T e n T sTable of ContentsCertifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58C4m mi C /li n e in P u T Ca r dALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemActive button will reveal the link options. Select st e r e O li N k ON from th

59C4m mi C /li n e in P u T Ca r dALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemClick the lO w Cu t button to activate; the yellow LED in the selected channel

60C4m mi C /li n e in P u T Ca r dALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemTurning on phantom power or the 24dB Pad requires confirmation. Channel Gain Each

61C4m mi C /li n e in P u T Ca r dALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemControl Group Each Pro64 mic input device in a Pro64 network (such as the F6 Modu

62C4o ou T P u T Ca r d fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O Systemc4o cA r d Fe A t u r e sThe features of the C4o Output Card are accessed us

63C4o ou T P u T Ca r d fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemClick the on-screen AC t i v e button for the desired channel in the Al

64C4o ou T P u T Ca r d fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemChoosing a Slot to OutputThe F6 Modular I/O Frame is always ready to use the

65C4o ou T P u T Ca r d fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemChannel Output Level Each output channel on the C4o card has an individual Ou

66C4d i o di g i T a l i/o Ca r d fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O Systemc4d i o cA r d Fe A t u r e sThe 4-in, 4-out C4dio Digital I/O C

67C4d i o di g i T a l i/o Ca r d fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemInput Activation AES3 format digital signals are presented in

v i iiTa b l e o f Co n T e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemEtherCon Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

68C4d i o di g i T a l i/o Ca r d fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemChannels F1 and F2 of the AllFrame are assigned to network Slots 1

69C4d i o di g i T a l i/o Ca r d fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemChoosing a Slot to OutputTo assign an active network Slot to a C4d

70C4d i o di g i T a l i/o Ca r d fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemC4dio External Clock Options The C4dio allows external clock sync

71C4d i o di g i T a l i/o Ca r d fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemExternal clock source selections for a C4dio Word Clock LEDsThe W

72C4d i o di g i T a l i/o Ca r d fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemOutput Word Clock to an External DeviceThe Pro64 network clock, ba

73C4d i o di g i T a l i/o Ca r d fe a T u r e sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemP No t e : Only AES3 1/2 In can be used as a clock source. The C

74fi r m w a r e uP d a T e ALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemFi r m W A r e uP d A t ePro64 devices can be updated in the field using a PC and the

75fi r m w a r e uP d a T e ALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemUpdating the Firmware To update the firmware in an F6 Modular I/O Frame when it is the

76 Pr o 64 Ne t w o r k Ma N a g e r Us e r gU i d etr o u b l e s h o o t i N g The following section provides troubleshooting tips for the AllFr

77 Pr o 64 Ne t w o r k Ma N a g e r Us e r gU i d eProblem Possible Solutions External AES3 clock input is not workingOn the  C4dio, check that

i xTa b l e o f Co n T e n T sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemPower Status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78ma i n T a i n i n g Yo u r Pr o 64 Pr o d u C TALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemPr o d u c t cA r e A N d mA i N t e N A N c e Follow the gui

79ma i n T a i n i n g Yo u r Pr o 64 Pr o d u C TALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O System1 2 3 4C4m1 2 3 4C4o1 2 3 4C4o1 2 3 4C4oALLFRAMEABCDEFModular I/O

80sP e C i f i C aT i o n sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemF6 Modular I/O Frame SpecificationsChannels Up to 24 inputsUp to 24 outputs(Maximum: 24x24

81sP e C i f i C aT i o n sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemMaximum Current (varies with input voltage)(voltage at the input of the AllFrame F6) 1.08

82sP e C i f i C aT i o n sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemC4m Mic/Line Input Card SpecificationsChannels 4 inputs Mic- or line-levelXLR Inputs Pin 1

83sP e C i f i C aT i o n sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemC4o Line Output Card SpecificationsChannels 4 outputs Mic- or line-levelXLR Outputs Pin 1:

84sP e C i f i C aT i o n sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemC2dio Digital I/O Card Specifications Channels 4 AES3 inputs 4 AES3 outputsAES3 Inputs Tw

85sP e C i f i C aT i o n sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemDimensions - F6 Modular I/O Frame 10.504in, 269.24mm 12.60in, 320.04mm 1 2 3 4C4m1 2 3 4

86sP e C i f i C aT i o n sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemDimensions - F6 Mounting BracketAll dimensions shown are in inches.

87sP e C i f i C aT i o n sALLFRAME™Multi-Modular I/O SystemDimensions - Rack Ear Spacing All dimensions shown are in inches.