Avid Pro Tools S6 Installation guide

Pro Tools | S6 Installation Guide

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Contents iii

Part I Introduction

Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Overview of Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Activation and Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

About www.avid.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2. Modules and Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Master Section Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Module Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Part II Frames

Chapter 3. Assembling Legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Unpack the Leg Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Attaching the Back Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Attaching the Front Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Attaching the Back Corner Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Attaching the End Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Leveling the Leg Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Tighten All Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

How to Proceed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 4. Assembling Frame Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Assembling the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Attaching the Back Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Attaching the Bolster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installing Display Module Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Installing Rear Cover Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

How to Proceed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Part III Modules

Chapter 5. Installing Power and Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Installing the Power Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Ethernet Switch and PSU Placement per System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Installing the Ethernet Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Installing PSUs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Installing and Connecting Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Attaching the Side Covers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

How to Proceed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Chapter 6. Installing Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Installing Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Installing Display Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

How to Proceed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Chapter 7. Confirm Installation and Update Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Starting Up and Shutting Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Activate and Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Updating S6 System Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Chapter 8. Complete the Hardware Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Installing Fill Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Installing Compression Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Configuring the S6 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Part IV Appendices

Appendix A. Expanding or Disassembling S6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Removing Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Disassembling a Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Appendix B. Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Utility Test Mode for Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Module Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Appendix C. Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Part I: Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Chapter 1: Introduction

Pro Tools

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| S6 is a modular, ergonomically designed control surface for Avid Pro Tools

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and other EUCON

™

-compatible DAWs

(Digital Audio Workstations). S6 is flexible and scalable, letting you choose the best system for your needs. Many different con-

figurations are possible with different numbers of faders, knobs, and displays. All systems let you place the master section in any

position, left-to-right, within a frame. More fader strips, knobs-per-strip, or displays can be added later.

This guide explains how to assemble the system frame, how to install modules, and how to configure your S6 system.

Before You Begin

• Make sure your workspace is clean, dry, is well lighted, and has ample room to work.

• Make sure you have a sturdy table or other flat surface, preferably with padding to protect the hardware. (If your system includes

Legs, you will use the Leg Frame instead of a table.)

• Make sure you have another person available to help lift, turn, and move the system during and after assembly.

• Identify and organize the packages that make up your purchased system (see Figure 1) to simplify the assembly process. All re-

quired tools are in the Side Covers package (see “What’s Included” on page 2).

1– Master Module

Includes this guide and your M10 or M40 Master Module.

2– Frame Components

Chassis kits, Side Covers, Bolster, and Rear Covers (number and type vary depending on configuration;

Leg Frames, Producers Desk, and other hardware Options not shown).

3– Power and Connectivity

Power Supply Units (PSUs), Ethernet switch(es), Power Strip, and Cable Sets.

4– Modules

Automation, Fader, Process, Knob, and Display Modules (number and type vary depending on configuration).

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. Disassemble it first (see Appendix A, “Expanding or Disassembling S6”). Also,

never move or lift a chassis (any size) by the Side Covers, Bolster, or Rear Covers (they can break). Move or lift while holding on

to the metal chassis (frame) instead.

Figure 1. Packages organized before assembling an example S6 system

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3

2

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Overview of Installation

1 Determine module layout (“Modules and Configuration Overview” on page 5)

2 Assemble the frame

• Assemble Legs if your system includes them (“Assembling Legs” on page 13)

• Assemble the Frame Chassis kits (“Assembling Frame Chassis” on page 19)

3 Install modules

• Install the power strip, Ethernet switch(es), power supplies and cables (“Installing Power and Connectivity” on page 33)

• Install modules (“Installing Modules” on page 51)

4 Start up your system to confirm module communication, then activate your system purchase online, log into your Avid Master

Account, download and install S6 software updates (Chapter 7, “Confirm Installation and Update Software”)

5 Complete the hardware assembly (“Chapter 8, “Complete the Hardware Assembly”)

What’s Included

The Master Module package contains the following items:

• Master Module (M10 or M40)

• This guide (S6 Installation Guide), which contains the following items in the front pouch of the binder:

• Activation Card

• Registration Card

• System Restore USB Flash Drive

• Health & Safety Guide

Tools

The following tools are required for assembly of the S6 frame and are included in the Side Covers package:

• Hex M2.5

• Hex M3

• Hex M4

• Hex M5

• Hex M6

• Phillips screwdriver #1 (long)

• Phillip screw driver #2

• Small flat screw driver

Legs

The following tools are included with the Leg Set package (not all systems include Legs):

• One open end wrench (13 mm)

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.

Though not required, we also recommend using a level (not included) to help level the Leg Frame.

Chapter 1: Introduction 3

Additional Required Components

The following items are required to use S6 and must be purchased separately:

• USB Flash drive to use when transferring and installing S6 system software updates

• Workstation running Pro Tools or other EUCON-compatible digital audio workstation (see www.Avid.com/compatibility)

Optional

The following items are recommended and can be purchased separately:

• UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply), power conditioner/timer, or other power management system

• USB computer keyboard and mouse/trackball (the Master Module provides a touchscreen keyboard, but you might prefer to

use a dedicated keyboard/mouse/trackball for some administrative or troubleshooting tasks)

System Requirements and Compatibility

Avid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved.

For complete system requirements and a list of qualified computers, operating systems, hard drives, and third-party devices, visit:

www.avid.com/compatibility

Activation and Registration

Review the enclosed Activation Card and Registration Information Card and follow the instructions to Activate (required) and Reg-

ister (optional, but highly recommended). These cards are located in the pouch at the front of this guide.

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.

Registering

By registering, you become eligible to receive the following:

• Technical support information

• Software update and upgrade notices

• Hardware warranty information

Be sure to Activate your purchase using the enclosed Activation card so you can receive software updates directly in your Avid

account. Check your Avid account for system software updates, Workstation software, and monitor control software (XMON EU-

CON software, and Studio Monitor Pro).

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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:

:

The names of Commands, Options, and Settings that appear on-screen are in a different font.

The names of switches and keys on the control surface are shown in bold (such as

Select).

The following symbols are used to highlight important information:

About www.avid.com

The Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your Avid system. The

following are just a few of the services and features available.

Product Registration and Activation

Register your purchase online, and activate

Support and Downloads

Contact Avid Customer Success (technical support); download software updates and the latest online

manuals; browse the Compatibility documents for system requirements; search the online Knowledge Base or join the worldwide

Avid community on the User Conference.

Training and Education

Study on your own using courses available online or find out how you can learn in a classroom setting at

a certified Avid training center.

Products and Developers

Learn about Avid products; download demo software or learn about our Development Partners and their

plug-ins, applications, and hardware.

News and Events

Get the latest news from Avid or sign up for a product demo.

Convention Action

File > Save Choose Save from the File menu

Control+N Hold down the Control key and press the N key

Control-click Hold down the Control key and click the mouse button

Right-click Click with the right mouse button

User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your system.

Important Notices include information that could affect your data or the performance of your system.

Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts.

Cross References point to related sections in this guide and other Avid guides.

Chapter 2: Modules and Configuration Overview 5

Chapter 2: Modules and Configuration Overview

This chapter identifies each of the S6 modules, and tells you how and where they can be arranged within a system. Use this infor-

mation to determine your module layout before proceeding with the assembly.

There are two primary types of modules in a system, Master modules and Channel modules.

Master Section Modules

The S6 Master Module and S6 Automation Module are often installed in the same chassis to form a master section.

Master Module

The Master Module is the primary module of the system, providing the Touchscreen, two banks of Soft Keys, a monitoring section

and other controls. 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.

S6 M10 Systems

These systems include an M10 Master Module that supports up to 10 other S6 modules, and up to two attached

workstations. S6 M10 systems accommodate 8 to 24 faders per frame and are suitable for smaller configurations. Display Modules

are not supported on S6 M10 systems.

S6 M40 Systems

These system include an M40 Master Module that supports up to 40 S6 channel modules and up to 64 fader strips,

including Display Modules. M40 systems support up to eight attached workstations.

Master Module

The S6 frame is designed to ensure adequate ventilation and cooling for the Master Module. If you are installing a Master Module

in a custom (non-Avid) frame, be sure that the frame does not obstruct the Master Module fan inlet, heat sink fins or air vents. Any

unit that has been installed in a custom frame will have its warranty voided if the fault is found to be due to insufficient ventilation.

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Automation Module

The Automation Module provides transport and locate controls, the Attention fader strip, Jog/Shuttle wheel, a numeric keypad, and

additional Soft Keys. The Automation Module is most often installed directly below and in the same chassis as the Master 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.

Fader Module

Each Fader Module provides eight channel faders with meters and other controls. Fader Modules are installed in the first slot of

each chassis (closest to the front).

Process Module

Each Process Module provides eight channel strips, each with a knob, OLED displays and other controls.

Automation Module

Fader Module

Process Module

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Knob Module

Each Knob Module provides eight channel strips, each with four dual-function (rotate/press) encoders, OLED displays, and other

controls. Up to two Knob Modules can be installed in the larger chassis M40 systems only.

Display Module

(M40 Systems Only)

Display Modules are supported on S6 M40 systems only, and are installed above channel modules. Each Display Module provides

a large display that shows names, meters, waveforms, and other data for up to eight strips.

Knob Module

Display Module

The S6 frame is designed to ensure adequate ventilation and cooling for the Display Module. If you are installing a Display Mod-

ule in a custom (non-Avid) frame, be sure that the frame does not obstruct the Display Module air vents. Any unit that has been

installed in a custom frame will have its warranty voided if the fault is found to be due to insufficient ventilation.

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Module Layout

This section describes the arrangements of modules front-to-back in their chassis, and chassis left-to-right in the frame.

Front-to-Back Module Arrangements

Master section modules are usually installed together in a single chassis with the Master Module above the Automation Module.

They do not have to be in the same chassis, but for simplicity this guide shows them installed together.

Channel modules are usually installed together to provide the fader strips in a system. The Fader Module is installed in slot 1, Pro-

cess Module in slot 2, and Knob Module in slot 3. Frame Chassis Small support one Knob Module per chassis; Frame Chassis Large

support up to two Knob Modules per chassis. M40-based systems also support Display Modules. Not all slots need to contain mod-

ules. Fill panels are available to cover unused slots.

The first two sections show standard arrangements for Avid-configured systems. For custom configurations, see “About Custom

Module Configurations” on page 10.

Master section modules in a Frame Chassis Small

Channel modules in a Frame Chassis Small (left) and a Frame Chassis Large (right)

Slot 1

Slots 2 and 3

Automation Module

Master Module

Fader

Knob

Process

Slot 1

Slot 3

Display

Slot 2

Slot 4

Module

Fader

Knob

Process

Module

Knob

Module

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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.

Example 1: S6 M10 16-5 with master section at far right

Example 2: S6 M10 16-5 with master section in the center

Example 3: S6 M10 16-5 with master section at far left

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About Custom Module Configurations

While several S6 systems are available in factory configurations that support standard module arrangements, you can customize the

arrangement of modules in many different ways. After you have assembled the system you will use the Touchscreen (see Figure 2)

to tell the system where you have installed which modules, choosing arrangements as available in the

Settings > Surface > Config

screens.

1 –

None (empty chassis with Fill Panels and/or the Producers Desk option)

2 –

Master Module in slots 1 and 2

3 –

Automation Module in slot 1 and Master Module in slots 2 and 3 (standard master section configuration)

4 –

Automation Module alone in slot 1

5 –

Fader Module alone in slot 1

6 –

Fader Module in slot 1, Process Module in slot 2

7 –

Fader Module in slot 1, Process Module in slot 2, Knob Module in slot 3 (standard channel configuration)

8 –

Fader Module in slot 1, Process Module in slot 2, Knob Modules (2x) in slots 3 and 4 (standard channel configuration)

M40 systems also support Display Modules, which can be installed above channel sections (but not above master sections).

The Producers Desk option consists of two chassis (Small or Large) that include a special Inlay panel that spans both chassis. The

inlay provides space for you to position computer displays and a keyboard. You can also add a Fader Module to either or both chas-

sis of the Producers Desk. If your system includes a Producers Desk option, decide whether you want to install it at the far left end,

far right end, or between other chassis in the frame.

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.”

Figure 2. Supported arrangements of modules per chassis on an M40 system (Display Modules not shown)

The location of the Producers Desk in the frame, as well as the presence of any Fader Modules in the Producers Desk, affects

placement of the Ethernet switch(es) and PSUs. For guidelines and examples, see “If Your System Includes a Producers Desk”

on page 35

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Part II: Frames

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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.”

Unpack the Leg Frames

Unpack the Legs and Beams and identify the components shown in Figure 1.

1 – Legs

2 – Beams

3 – Back Corner Brackets

4 – End Brackets

5 – Fasteners and Tools (not shown)

Overview of Leg Frame Assembly

When assembling a Leg Frame you should start by placing one of the Beams on the floor to gauge how far apart the Legs need to

be. Place the Legs parallel on the floor with proper spacing and put the first Beam across the back of the Legs, orienting it as shown

in the following diagrams and securing it with the included fasteners. Do not tighten down fasteners all the way. Once the back

Beam is attached to the Legs, place the other Beam across the front and secure it with fasteners (do not fully tighten the fasteners).

Then attach the Back Corner Brackets and End Brackets.

About Leg Frame Join Modules

If you are joining two Leg Frames, assemble each frame as instructed in this chapter. See the Leg Frame Join Guide to assemble

the middle legs and combine the two sets of assembled Leg Frames using the Leg Frame Join Bracket. Then return to this guide to

start assembling 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.

Figure 1. Legs Frame components

To simplify assembly, do not fully tighten any fasteners until legs, beams, and brackets are put together and aligned. After all parts

are assembled and aligned, start at one end and tighten all fasteners securely as instructed.

2

3

4

1

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Attaching the Back Beam

Attaching the back Beam:

1 Place one of the Beams on the floor to determine how far apart the Legs need to be.

2 Attach the back beam by doing the following (see Figure 2):

• Put the first Beam across the back of the Legs. Align the pins on the underside of the Beams with the holes in the top of the

Legs. Be sure to orient the back Beam so that the pins on the top are closer to the center of the frame.

• Using four fasteners and washers (included) per mount, secure the Beam at each end. Do not tighten down fasteners all the

way until both beams and both Back Corner Brackets are in place.

3 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.

Have someone help hold the components while you position the Beams on the Legs and attach the fasteners.

Figure 2. Attaching the back Beam to the Legs (orientation of pins shown at upper left)

Figure 3. Back view showing correct alignment of Beam on leg (at left), and incorrect alignment (middle, and right)

(Not to scale)

M8x30 (7760-30606-00)

Fastener

M5 WSHR (7760-30609-00)

Washer

M4 Hex

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