Avid Technology AVB-192 Use and care manual

E6L Engine AVB-192 Network Card Replacement
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E6L Engine AVB-192 Network Card Replacement
This document provides instructions for replacing the AVB-192 Network Card(s) in the E6L engine.
Required Materials
Included:
• 1x AVB-192 Network Card
Not Included (must be acquired separately):
• Phillips #2 screwdriver (not included)
• Anti-Static wrist strap (not included)
• Foam or other soft surface to place cards on
• Table or other flat work surface strong enough to support the E6L Engine Core
Removing the E6L Engine Core
AVB-192 Network Cards are installed in the E6L engine core, which slides out of the E6L chassis.
To remove the E6L engine core
1Put on your anti-static wrist band and configure it according to its instructions.
2Shut down your system, and disconnect any cables connected to your E6L engine.
3Place your E6L on a table or other flat surface that provides enough room for the E6L engine core to be removed comfortably.
Make sure your surface is clear of any debris.
4On the back of the E6L, loosen the four thumbscrews that secure the core to the engine chassis.
Images shown in this guide (such as cable colors or hardware configuration) may not exactly match your E6L.
If your E6L engine is installed in a rack and there is enough room inside the rack to access the inside of the core, instead of com-
pletely removing the core you can slide it out until it catches, and then proceed with installation.
Figure 1. Four thumbscrews on the back of the E6L
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5Simultaneously pull the two bottom thumbscrews outward so the latches they are attached to are fully extended (see Figure 2).
6Using the handle, slowly slide the core partially out, locate the interior catch on the right side of the tray, and press it to release
the core from the chassis.
7Slowly slide the core out of the E6L chassis completely, and place it on your work surface.
E6L-112 Only
If your E6L-112 does not have a WSG-HD or MADI-192 MADI Option card installed, or if you are replacing AVB cards in
E6L-192 or E6L-144, skip to
Removing AVB-192 Network Cards.
Before replacing one or more AVB-192 Network Cards in an E6L-112 (only) you must first remove any Option cards currently in-
stalled in Network slot 3 (either a WSG-HD Waves SoundGrid Option Card, or a second MADI-192 MADI Option Card, if either
are present).
Removing a WSG-HD or MADI-192 Card from an E6L-112 (Only)
To remove a WSG-HD or MADI-192 card from an E6L-112:
1WSG-HD Only: Disconnect the short Ethernet cables that connect the WSG-HD card to the AVB-192 Network Card(s).
• In E6L-112 engines with a single AVB-192 card, disconnect the WSG-HD card from the lower AVB-192 card (slot 1/Master).
• In E6L-112 engines with two AVB-192 cards, disconnect the WSG-HD card from the lower AVB-192 card (slot 1/Master).
Then disconnect the short Ethernet cable that connects the upper AVB-192 card to the lower AVB-192 card (slot 1/Master).
• Set the cable(s) aside (to re-install later).
Figure 2. Latches fully extended
Figure 3. Location of the interior catch
The core will not slide out of the E6L chassis until the latches are fully extended and the catch has been released.

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2Loosen the rear bracket captive thumbscrew that secures the back of the WSG-HD card to the back bracket.
3Loosen the exterior captive thumbscrew that secures the faceplate of the card to the back panel of the E6L.
4Lift the tab on the retaining clip and then gently pull the card towards you to free it from the PCIe port and clip.
5Using two hands, hold the front of the card in place in the slot with one hand, and slowly move the back of the card upwards
along the sheet metal until it clears the bracket.
6Remove the card and set it aside.
Removing AVB-192 Network Cards
To remove AVB-192 Network Cards:
1On systems with two AVB-192 Network Cards, disconnect the short Ethernet cable that connects the upper AVB-192 card
(slot 2/middle) to the lower AVB-192 card (slot 1/Master). Set the cable aside (you will re-install it later).
2All systems: Disconnect all cables connected to the AVB-192 Network card in slot 1/Master.
• Disconnect the small power cable assembly at left from its connector on the AVB-192 card. Use your thumb to depress the
catch, then pull to disconnect the cable.
• Disconnect the Ethernet cable that connects the E6L to the AVB-192 card.
Figure 4. Securing the card to the back bracket
Figure 5. Lifting the tab on the retaining clip
Figure 6. AVB-192 cables to disconnect (Master AVB-192 shown)

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3If your E6L-192 or E6L-144 includes a WSG-HD card, disconnect the jumper cable from far left port on the edge of the
AVB-192 card and from the far left port on the WSG-HD card. Set the cable aside.
4With all cables removed, \loosen the exterior captive thumbscrew that secures the faceplate of the Network card to the E6L. On
systems with two AVB-192 Network Cards, start with the “top” card (in slot 2).
5Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the rear bracket captive thumbscrew that secures the back of the AVB-192 Network card
to the chassis.
6Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen and then remove or move out of the way any additional captive rear brackets above the
card(s) you are replacing.
Figure 7. Ethernet connection from WSG-HD to Master AVB-192 (E6L-192 or E6L-144 only)
Figure 8. Loosening the exterior thumbscrew
Figure 9. Loosening a rear bracket thumbscrew
Figure 10. Captive rear brackets removed (lower) and moved out of the way (upper)

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7Release the AVB-192 card from its PCIe slots by doing the following (when two AVB-192 cards are present, start with the upper
card):
• With one hand, lift the tab on the retaining clip to release the card from its clip.
• With your other hand, pull the card out of its PCIe port.
8Slowly lift the back of the card upwards along the bracket (you might need to use your other hand to pull the bracket back slightly
so the card can clear its guide slots).
9Carefully remove the card from the core and set it aside.
10 On systems with two AVB-192 Network Cards, repeat the previous steps for the lower AVB card.
Figure 11. Lifting the tab using a thumb and disconnecting the AVB-192 card from its PCIe slot
Figure 12. Removing an AVB-192 card

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Installing AVB-192 Cards
Re-install AVB-192 card(s) in the following sequence:
• Master 1 (lowest) slot
• Slot 2 (if re-installing a second AVB-192 Network Card)
• Slot 3 (if re-installing a WSG-HD or second MADI-192 card into an E6L-112 (only))
To re-install a Master AVB-192 card:
1Pre-position the red and black AVB power cable: it must be below where you will be installing the slot 1/Master AVB-192 card
and above any WSG-HD card (E6L-192/144 only).
2Place the face of the card into position in its slot (the lowest slot 1/Master AVB slot) with the back of the card tilting upwards.
3Slowly move the back of the card downwards along the sheet metal until the card is horizontal.
4Once the card is horizontal, make sure the tab on the faceplate of the Network card is positioned on the outside of the slot.
5Align the PCIe connector on the card with the corresponding PCIe port, and align the flange on the card with the retaining clip
on the PC board.
6Lift the tab on the retaining clip and press the card firmly into the PCIe port and clip.
7When the card is properly seated in the slot, tighten the exterior captive thumbscrew to secure the faceplate of the card to the
back panel of the E6L.
8Tighten the rear bracket captive thumbscrew to secure the back of the card to the back bracket.
Figure 13. Lowering the AVB-192 card into position
Figure 14. Inserting the AVB-192 card into its PCIe port
Figure 15. Securing the AVB-192 card to the back bracket

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9If your engine only has a single AVB card and no other cards above it, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to reinstall any captive rear
mounting brackets you removed earlier, or move them back into position, and tighten them.
10 Re-connect the red and black power cable to the AVB-192 card.
11 Re-connect the Ethernet cable from the E6L to the right-most port on the Master AVB-192 card.
12 If your E6L-192 or E6L-144 also has a WSG-HD card, re-connect the jumper cable between the far left port on the edge of the
AVB-192 card to the far left port on the WSG-HD card.
13 If your E6L only has a single AVB-192 Network Card, proceed to Re-install the E6L Engine Core.
14 If your E6L has two AVB-192 Network Cards, re-install the second card as explained in the following instructions.
Figure 16. Master AVB-192 power cable reconnected (note cable routed below the Master AVB card)
Original factory cabling may vary. Follow the instructions in this guide to achieve the recommended cabling scheme.
Figure 17. Ethernet connection from WSG-HD to Master AVB-192 (E6L-192 or E6L-144 only)
Cable colors shown might not match the cables in your E6L.

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To re-install a second AVB-192 Network card (if any):
1If necessary, re-install or move back into position the captive rear bracket for slot 2.
2Inside the unit, place the face of the card into position in the slot, with the back of the card tilting upwards.
3Using two hands, hold the front of the card in place in the slot with one hand, and slowly move the back of the card downwards
along the sheet metal until the card is horizontal.
4Once the card is horizontal, make sure the tab on the faceplate of the Network card is positioned on the outside of the slot.
5Align the PCIe connector on the card with the corresponding PCIe port, and align the flange on the card with the retaining clip
on the PC board.
Figure 18. Placing the card into position inside the engine
Figure 19. Proper position of the Network card faceplate tab
Figure 20. Aligning the and the PCIe connector to the port (right) and the card flange to the retaining clip (left)

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6Lift the tab on the retaining clip, and then apply pressure along the entire edge of the card to press it firmly into the PCIe port
and clip.
7Tighten the exterior captive thumbscrew to secure the faceplate of the Network card to the E6L.
Figure 21. Lifting the tab on the retaining clip
Figure 22. The Network card PCIe connector properly seated in the PCIe slot
Figure 23. Tightening the exterior thumbscrew

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8Tighten the rear bracket captive thumbscrew to secure the back of the card to the chassis.
9Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, reinstall any captive rear mounting brackets you removed earlier, or move them back into po-
sition, and tighten them.
10 Connect the Ethernet jumper cable from the middle port on the lower Master AVB-192 card to the middle port on the upper
AVB-192 card.
Figure 24. Tightening the rear bracket thumbscrew
Figure 25. Ethernet cable connected between cards (E6L-192 or E6L-144 only)

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Re-Installing the WSG-HD or MADI-192 #2 Card (E6L-112 Only)
You can install either a WSG-HD card or a second MADI-192 card in AVB Network slot 3 of an E6L-112 engine. You cannot have
both a WSG-HD card and a second MADI-192 card installed simultaneously in an E6L-112. In addition, you cannot install any
MADI-192 card into Network slot 3 if there is not a MADI-192 card installed in Option card slot 6 of the E6L-112 engine. For more
information see the MADI-192 MADI Option Card Guide.pdf.
To re-install a WSG-HD or second MADI-192 card into AVB Network slot 3 in an E6L-112 (only):
1If necessary, re-install or move back into position the captive rear bracket for slot 3.
2Hold the card it by its edges.
3Inside the unit, place the face of the card into position in the slot, with the back of the card tilting upwards.
4Using two hands, hold the front of the card in place in the slot with one hand, and slowly move the back of the card downwards
along the sheet metal until the card is horizontal.
5Once the card is horizontal, make sure the tab on the right side of the faceplate is outside of the E6L chassis slot.
6Align the PCIe connector on the card with the corresponding PCIe port, and align the flange on the card with the retaining clip
on the PC board.
7Lift the tab on the retaining clip, and then press the card firmly into the PCIe port and clip.
8When the card is properly seated in the slot, tighten the exterior captive thumbscrew to secure the faceplate of the card to the
back panel of the E6L.
9If you replaced a MADI-192 card, proceed to Re-install the E6L Engine Core. For WSG-HD, proceed to step 9.
10 Tighten the rear bracket captive thumbscrew to secure the back of the WSG-HD card to the back bracket.
11 WSG-HD Only: Using the Ethernet jumper cable, connect the far left port on the edge of the Master AVB-192 (in the Master
AVB Network slot 1) to the far left port on the WSG-HD card.
Figure 26. Lifting the tab on the retaining clip
Figure 27. Securing the card to the back bracket
Figure 28. Ethernet connection from WSG-HD to Master AVB-192 (E6L-112 only, 1x AVB-192 card shown)

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Connect the WSG-HD card to the Master AVB-192 as described, regardless of whether or not there is a second AVB-192 card
installed.
• In E6L-112 Engines with 2x AVB-192 cards, cabling should look similar to the following image:
12 Proceed to Re-install the E6L Engine Core.
Re-install the E6L Engine Core
1Slide the core back into the E6L chassis, making sure the connectors face outward.
When the core is fully seated into the chassis, the two latches at the bottom of the chassis should be fully collapsed.
2Tighten the four thumbscrews to secure the core to the chassis.
3Proceed to Confirming Installation.
Figure 29. Ethernet connections from WSG-HD to Master AVB-192, and from Master AVB-192 to 2nd AVB-192 (E6L-112 only)
Cable colors shown might not match the cables in your E6L.
Figure 30. Four thumbscrews on the back of the E6L

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Confirming Installation
After installing the Network card, confirm that the installation was successful.
To confirm installation:
1Connect power to the E6L engine.
2Connect an audio network cable from Network port Aon the S6L control surface to Network port Bon the top-most Network
card.
3Power on your control surface and engine, and if necessary pair the engine to the control surface in the Options > Devices page.
4Go to the Options > Devices page.
• Your AVB-192 card(s) should appear in the appropriate slot in the NETWORK CARDS column.
• The WSG-HD or MADI-192 card (if any) should appear in the appropriate slot in the EXPANSION CARDS column.
5A firmware update of your newly installed Network card starts automatically after installation. Progress of the update is indi-
cated on-screen.
6When the firmware update is complete, go to the Options > System page, select Shutdown, and then power off both the control
surface and the engine.
7Power your control surface and engine back on. Your newly installed Network card is now ready for use.
See the VENUE S6L System Guide.pdf and the VENUE S6L Installation Guide.pdf for information on system configurations sup-
ported by your Network cards.
In E6L-112 engines, a second MADI-192 installed in AVB Network slot 3 is listed in slot 2 under EXPANSION CARDS.