Biamp AudiaFLEX Card Kit User guide

Brand: Biamp

Model: AudiaFLEX Card Kit

Type: User guide

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AudiaFLEX Card Kit Installation and Operation

Biamp AudiaFLEX Card Kit Installation and Operation

This guide provides instructions for installing and operating the Biamp AudiaFLEX Card Kit, an accessory for the AudiaFLEX audio processor. The kit includes I/O cards and a CobraNet module, which can be added to the AudiaFLEX to expand its capabilities.

The I/O cards provide additional input and output ports, allowing the AudiaFLEX to connect to a wider range of audio devices. The CobraNet module enables the AudiaFLEX to communicate with other devices on a CobraNet network, making it possible to create a distributed audio system.

Biamp AudiaFLEX Card Kit Installation and Operation

A: 9300 S.W. Gemini Drive Beaverton, OR 97008 USA W: www.biamp.com

APR 2020

585.0199

ESD Safety Instructions

ATTENTION: Read “Requirements for ESD Safe Work Stations”

before proceeding to card replacement instructions.

Requirements for ESD Safe Work Stations

Biamp Systems requires any eld service of Tesira products to be

performed on ESD-safe (Electrostatic Discharge) work stations. This will

minimize the chances of damaging the sensitive circuitry contained in

Biamp products. Damage is typically not noticeable to a user and may

not occur immediately. See Figure 1 for an example of a factory ESD-

safe work station.

Other options for an ESD-safe work station is using a conductive mat,

conductive wrist-strap and grounding cord as shown in Figure 2.

• The wrist strap is electronically connected to mat and chassis of

the unit under test

• The grounding cord connects to a common connection with the

wrist strap ground which is connected to a ground point (electrical

outlet)

Grounding will drain most of the static charge o to ensure the voltage

potentials of the technician and equipment remain equal.

When working outside a shop environment (in the “eld”) a fully protected,

ESD-safe work station may not be practical. In this situation, it is critical to

ensure the technician and equipment under test are at the same voltage

potential. This applies to ESD-sensitive parts that may be removed.

Damage from ESD occurs from the rapid discharge of electricity through

circuitry or components. Taking proper ESD precautions makes sure no

discharge can occur, as the voltage between the user and the unit is the

same.

Figure 3 shows the minimum ESD precautions (ESD wrist strap

connected to the unit under test).

Figure 1 Factory ESD-Safe Work Station

Figure 2 Wrist Strap and Grounding Cords

Image 3 Minimum Conguration Workstation

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An ESD-safe work mat may be rolled out and trimmed to t a clean,

solid work surface. Mat surface should be cleaned weekly with a mild

detergent and water or a static-control cleaning solution. Solvents should

not be used to clean ESD-safe surfaces as they can compromise the

conductive nature of the work surface. Food should never be consumed

at an ESD-safe work station.

Figure 4 shows an example of an ESD-safe work surface that includes

a wrist strap with a grounding cord and a grounding cord that snaps

into the ESD mat. The ESD mat grounding cord connects to a common

connection with the wrist strap ground which is then connected to a

ground point (electrical outlet).

Wrist straps should be adjusted for a comfortable, snug t. They must be

in contact with bare skin and never worn over cu or sleeve. The ground

cord snaps directly to the buckle on the wrist strap.

Other ESD work station options include heel-strap grounders as well as

oor mats that may also be connected to a common grounding point.

It is the responsibility of the technician to make sure work performed is

done so in an ESD-safe environment. ESD products described herein

are available from numerous manufacturers/distributors.

Chassis Removal

To remove the lid to access the I/O cards or CobraNet module, unplug the

AudiaFLEX and place it on a properly grounded anti-static mat. Follow

all ESD precautions as described previously in this document. Remove

any phoenix connectors attached to the rear of the unit.

NOTE: If adding cards, reset/initialize the Audia before removing

the top cover.

Rear panel

a. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws that

attach the I/O cards to the chassis. The screws do not need

to be removed on channels without I/O cards at this time (a

metal plate covers the holes).

b. Remove the one screw located between the power entrance

and the serial port connector.

c. Remove the three screws along the bottom of the rear-panel

chassis.

Side panels

a. Remove the four screws on each side panel (eight screws in

total).

NOTE: Do not remove the two screws on the left side (if looking at

the rear panel) that are inset from the rest of the screws.

Top panel.

a. Remove the three screws from the top panel that are located

next to the front panel.

b. Remove the top panel by lifting it away from the side panels

(placing hands towards the front panel) and pulling towards

the rear.

Figure 4 - ESD Safe Work Surface

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Card Replacement

1. Remove the screw that attaches the I/O card to the main PCB as

shown in Figure 5.

2. Grasp the front and back of the PCB gently and lift upwards to

remove the card.

3. Remove the new card from the anti-static bag and place the old

card in the bag. Put the new card in the same slot as the one

removed.

NOTE: Make sure the pins align properly with the header. There

should not be any pins left loose.

4. Secure the I/O card to the main PCB using the previously

removed screw.

5. Secure the top panel with the previously removed screws.

NOTE: If the card replaced is dierent than the one removed,

the Audia will need to be reset in Device Maintenance to clear

the conguration.

6. After powering the unit, the status LED will be red until the

conguration is cleared.

NOTE: If the replaced card is the same as the one removed,

the status LED should remain green when powered up and

the vice will not need to be reset.

Adding a Card

1. Reset/initialize the Audia and then remove the top panel as

detailed in Card Replacement and Chassis Removal above.

2. Remove the one screw from the slot that the new card will be

placed in.

3. Remove the new card from the anti-static bag and install it in the

desired slot.

NOTE: Make sure the pins align properly with the header. There

should not be any pins left loose.

4. Attach the I/O card to the main PCB using the removed screw.

5. Remove and discard the metal plate covering the holes on the

chassis where the new card resides. See Figure 6.

6. Replace the top cover.

NOTE: Use the two 4-40 machine screws provided with the new

I/O card when replacing the to cover.

NOTE: If adding a PA-2 card, see additional content below

regarding the power harness.

Figure 5 - I/O Screw Attachment

Figure 6 - Rear Chassis

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PA-2 Card Power Harness

After replacing or adding a PA-2 card in a unit, connect a power harness

into the back of the card. If the unit does not have a PA-2 power harness

installed, do the steps that follow.

NOTE: Each PA-2 card kit includes a power harness. Only one

harness is required to power all PA-2 cards.

1. See Figure 7 and remove the two screws that secure the power

supply shield to the power supply. Remove the three screws that

secure the power supply to the frame.

2. Remove the power supply and harness.

3. Install the harness as sown in Figure 8.

a. Connect the yellow connector into each PA-2 card.4.

b. Connect the white connector into the power supply.

c. Install and trim tie wraps as shown.

Figure 7 - Rear Chassis

4. Reinstall the power supply and power supply shield.

Replacing a CobraNet Module

1. Remove the top panel as detailed in Chassis Removal above and

remove the two screws that attach the power entrance/CobraNet

module bracket to the bottom chassis.

2. Remove the connector from the serial port to the main PCB.

3. Remove the connector from the power entrance to the power

supply module.

4. Remove the 5/16th hex nut that attaches the ground lug to the

chassis.

a. Carefully lift the metal bracket upwards to remove the

CobraNet module.

5. Remove the new module assembly from the antistatic bag and

place the old module in the bag. Place the new CobraNet module

assembly in the same position as the old one.

Figure 8 Harness Installation

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NOTE: Be careful not to bend the pins on the main PCB. Make

sure all pins are seated and that no pins are left loose.

6. Connect the cable from the serial port to the main PCB and

connect the cable from the power entrance to the power supply

PCB (see Figure 9).

7. Attach the ground lug to the pem screw using the 5/16th hex nut

removed in step 4 above.

Reassembly

1. Upon completion of card installation(s) put the top cover back on

the chassis.

2. Make sure all Ethernet and male phoenix connectors are properly

aligned with the rear panel.

3. Install the 11 screws (course thread with no washer) that secure

the side panels (eight total screws) and top panel (three total

screws) to the chassis.

4. Install the two ne-thread screws and washers into each

populated I/O card threaded bracket.

Figure 9 CobraNet Module Connections

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(R/A) number prior to the return of your product for factory service.

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Brand: Biamp

Model: AudiaFLEX Card Kit

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