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mc²36 MKII Installation & Service Guide

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5. Service Procedures

4.

Carefully remove the unit by sliding it forwards and out of the console frame.  Take  care  that  the  frame

does not scrape the unit, and that the cables do not get caught.

5.

Slide the replacement unit into the console frame, taking care not to scratch the unit  or  get  any  cables

caught underneath. Tighten the nuts to hold the unit in place.

6.

Replace all panels and the TFT display (see step 1).

Once the control surface is powered, the switch will boot within a few seconds.

7.

Restart

 the Gateserver to refresh the communication with the control system.

Summary of Contents for mc236 MKII

Page 1: ...mc 36 MKII Installation Service Guide Version 1 0 1 To obtain the latest documentation and software downloads please visit Edition 28 April 2021 www lawo com lawo downloads...

Page 2: ...ers It cannot be guaranteed that all product names products trademarks requisitions regulations guidelines specifications and norms are free from trade mark rights of third parties All entries in this...

Page 3: ...stallation 15 Unpacking 15 4 1 Packing List 15 4 2 Mounting the Frame 16 4 3 Dimensions and Weight 16 4 4 Temperature and Cooling 16 4 5 Minimum Distances for Control Surface Mounting 17 4 6 Installin...

Page 4: ...g a TFT Display 40 5 6 Bayserver Gateserver Switch Settings 41 5 7 Replacing a Console Power Supply 43 5 8 Replacing the Local IO 45 5 9 Replacing the Network Switch 47 5 10 Replacing the A__UHD Core...

Page 5: ...ion Tips useful tips and short cuts Attention alert you when an action should always be observed Further Information Mechanical drawings and data sheets including weights and dimensions are available...

Page 6: ...rve all of the instructions provided in the General Safety Information for Lawo Equipment booklet delivered with your devices Double click here to open the same information as a pdf Please also observ...

Page 7: ...me sizes 16 or 32 fader Both variants include a central bay with 16 faders To make the 32 fader variant a single channel bay is added This adds 510 mm to the width of the console Note that you cannot...

Page 8: ...n be ordered for either Studio or OB Van Mobile mounting The Studio version comes with wider side panels and is ready for table top mounting The OB Van version is fitted with narrow aluminum side plat...

Page 9: ...VB 976 15 A full height blanking panel for the overbridge 1 x Central Panel 976 20 with 16 x 100mm motorised faders 43 rotary encoders 14 mini TFT displays 240 push buttons 1 XLR connector 1 USB port...

Page 10: ...der Panel 976 10 with 16 x 100mm motorised faders 33 rotary encoders 8 mini TFT displays 177 push buttons 3 5 2 Ethernet Bayserver Internally each channel bay is fitted with an Ethernet Bayserver moun...

Page 11: ...e Version 1 0 1 11 56 3 The Hardware 3 6 Overbridge Options The space to the right of the Central GUI is fitted with a full height blanking panel 976 15 This provides a general utility space to mount...

Page 12: ...1 2 The MAINS 1 MAINS 2 connectors supply AC mains power to the frame The sticker states the AC mains requirements 4 CASE The CASE grounding screw M5 x 12mm should be used to ground the frame 5 A__UHD...

Page 13: ...Ethernet server mounted inside the frame either a Bayserver in channel bays or Gateserver in the centre section The connections are made using both USB and Display Port In the centre section there is...

Page 14: ...t redundancy 3 8 1 Additional Notes for the Gateserver The Gateserver provides a more sophisticated computing engine that can boot on its own once power is supplied to the control surface To achieve t...

Page 15: ...local Lawo representative or email support lawo com 4 2 Packing List Included The following items are included with the control surface in the Accessories box 2 x 2m IEC power cables country specific...

Page 16: ...ons and weight vary depending on the frame variant and control panel options Mechanical drawings and data sheets for all frame variants are available from the Downloads area at www lawo com after Logi...

Page 17: ...he control surface when it is needed Usually it is connected to one of the USB ports on the front buffer below the centre section arm rest A suitable cable is provided Take care to connect the keyboar...

Page 18: ...n not required Please note that there is no locking mechanism to anchor the script tray to the console and so it must be removed for transportation When fitted the tray glides to the left or right The...

Page 19: ...s essential for operation the second provides redundancy CLOCK IN OUT external synchronization AES3 MIC LINE MADI GPIO audio and GPIO breakouts for the local IO MGMT A B control data to from the Manag...

Page 20: ...rovides a summary AC Mains Requirements sticker 4 10 3 Mains Connections The MAINS connectors are located on the frame s rear panel There are two connectors one for each of the internal supplies For r...

Page 21: ...l ground for EMC reasons 1 Fasten the grounding cable to the rear of the frame using the CASE grounding screw M5 x 12mm The control surface must be on the same potential as all other system devices mo...

Page 22: ...etwork Lawo may deliver a suitable network switch with the system This could be replaced by any other suitable switch fabric that provides comparable performance You must use a network switch and NOT...

Page 23: ...x XLR male 8 x AES3 IN wired to 8 x XLR female 8 x AES3 OUT wired to 8 x XLR male 1 x 64 channel MADI available via SFP To use this port you must fit a Lawo certified SFP module 8 x GPIO wired to 1 x...

Page 24: ...gable and so they can be fitted or exchanged while the device is powered 1 Remove the dust caps from both the port and SFP module Store these carefully so that they can be replaced if a module is remo...

Page 25: ...ock signal is available to all streaming ports 4 14 1 Audio over IP Specification Each pair of I O ports provides RAVENNA multi channel digital audio over IP Up to 256 bi directional channels at 48kHz...

Page 26: ...tor Type RAVENNA RJ45 Kit 976 70 2x SFP 100 1000Base T RJ45 2x CAT6 Cable 1m 2x Neutrik NE8FDX P6 B Neutrik etherCON RAVENNA MM Fiber Kit 976 71 2x SFP 850nm MM 7dBm 1000 Base 2x MMF Cable LC LC 1m 2x...

Page 27: ...ng with 1 2 Preparation Each IO connection kit comes as a bundle containing 2 x SFP modules 2 x interconnecting cables to connect the SFP modules to the connectors 2 x rear panel connectors Labeling n...

Page 28: ...nel It is best to stand behind the console frame as shown View from above 2 Gently tilt the unit forwards and remove the RJ45 connector on the back of the panel 3 Carefully remove the Overbridge blank...

Page 29: ...stowed in a safe place for future use You are now ready to fit the new connector kit which you assembled earlier 6 Starting with the SFP module end thread the first cable into the console through the...

Page 30: ...e fixed in place using the cable raceways Take care not to bend the cables by laying sufficient loops as shown Inside Console Frame SFPs Cables correctly installed The SFP slots are numbered as shown...

Page 31: ...ort Rear Connector Panel with covers stickers 4 15 External Synchronization Console Rear Panel The CLOCK IN can be used to connect an external sync reference The input accepts Wordclock only When runn...

Page 32: ...implementation 1 x Stereo Phones This stereo phones output can be used to connect a pair of stereo headphones The socket is wired from the Headphone 1 output which by default follows the CRM 1 source...

Page 33: ...casing shields etc the device MUST be switched off and disconnected from the mains supply Check the unit for electrical safety after completing the work Using the Service Instructions We recommend th...

Page 34: ...ole You should perform this procedure if the graphics on an individual display freeze or look odd Or if the controls and indicators on a panel do not respond or update These symptoms can sometimes occ...

Page 35: ...ds DO NOT attempt to open the frame without first disconnecting the mains supply 1 Remove the screws at the bottom of the panel using a T20 Torx driver The number of screws vary depending on the panel...

Page 36: ...k XLR and USB port 5 Carefully remove the panel by lifting it out of the frame Lay it it face down on a piece of foam or similar ESD proof protective material away from the console 6 Check that the ro...

Page 37: ...n the frame without first disconnecting the mains supply 1 Follow the previous section s steps to lift the panel you will see the Hood Fastener stowed safely within the frame 2 Release the fastener fr...

Page 38: ...open the frame without first disconnecting the mains supply 1 Remove the panel from the console frame as described earlier and lay it it face down on a piece of foam or similar ESD proof protective ma...

Page 39: ...it helps to support it from behind as you turn the panel You are now ready to fit the replacement 7 Insert the new fader unit into position 8 Carefully lift the panel onto its side supporting the fad...

Page 40: ...be long enough to turn the countersunk screws without scratching the front panel If you attempt to use a short driver or driver attachment damage can occur 2 Remove the connectors taking note of where...

Page 41: ...ON Central GUI OFF Channel Display S1 DIP Switch 3 5 6 7 8 are unused and should be set to OFF SW1 Rotary Switch Address sets the bay index counted from left to right in two s as viewed from the front...

Page 42: ...l in the bay you wish to adjust as described earlier and secure it in place using the Hood Fastener As soon as you lift the panel you will see the Bayserver mounted inside the frame Note that you do n...

Page 43: ...elease the plug You must remove the MAINS connectors from the frame rather than from the wall as the IEC sockets form part of the PSU module If you do not then the PSU module will get stuck during ste...

Page 44: ...T to drop any nuts or washers into the desk 8 Remove the PSU block from the frame 9 Now fit the replacement and secure using the five hex nuts shown in step 7 10 Replace the power signal and grounding...

Page 45: ...nel and remove the Central Panel Central GUI display and Overbridge blanking panel DO NOT attempt to open the frame without first disconnecting the mains supply 1 Disconnect all of the local IO cablin...

Page 46: ...crews three on each side holding the unit in place Remove all of the screws using a T20 Torx driver 5 Carefully remove the unit by sliding it out of the rear of the console frame Take care that the fr...

Page 47: ...frame without first disconnecting the mains supply 1 Remove the Central Panel Central GUI display and Overbridge blanking panel as described earlier See Replacing a Panel and Replacing a TFT Display...

Page 48: ...d that the cables do not get caught 5 Slide the replacement unit into the console frame taking care not to scratch the unit or get any cables caught underneath Tighten the nuts to hold the unit in pla...

Page 49: ...tion data so that the current configuration can be reinstated To replace the core you will need to lift the Central Panel DO NOT attempt to open the frame without first disconnecting the mains supply...

Page 50: ...t You are now ready to fit the replacement 5 Position the new unit into the frame taking care not to scratch the unit or get any cables caught underneath Tighten the five hex nuts to hold the unit in...

Page 51: ...nels 976 61 Control Surface Modules Fader FC Panel 976 10 Central Panel 976 20 Channel Display 977 13 Overbridge Blanking Panel 976 15 Internal Components System Core 976 30 Local IO 976 35 PSU Block...

Page 52: ...ch control surface variant In each case double click on a link to open the diagram as a pdf 16 Fader OB Van 16 Fader Studio 32 Fader OB Van 32 Fader Studio 6 3 Wiring Diagrams The following diagrams s...

Page 53: ...er a high pass filter and 20dB PAD The maximum analog input level with the PAD enabled is 24dBu 6 4 2 Talkback TB 3 pin XLR connector male This connector is wired from the 3 pin female XLR Talkback co...

Page 54: ...ons conform to the stereo AES3 standard 6 4 6 MADI The console s MADI interface conforms to AES 10 and supports up to 64 bi directional channels at 48kHz or 32 channels at 96kHz To use the interface y...

Page 55: ...mc 36 MKII Installation Service Guide Version 1 0 1 55 56 6 Appendices 6 4 7 GPIO 37 pin D type connector DB37 female 6 4 8 Headphones 6 35mm stereo jack connector...

Page 56: ...taken from path 2 And vice versa The result is that the receiver can switch from one path to the other without impacting upon the stream content The network class determines how much delay between the...

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