mc²56 MKIII
Installation & Service Guide
Version: 1.0/3
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Edition: 06 February 2021
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Страница 1: ...mc 56 MKIII Installation Service Guide Version 1 0 3 To obtain the latest documentation and software downloads please visit Edition 06 February 2021 www lawo com lawo downloads...
Страница 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...
Страница 3: ...rol Surface Wiring 15 3 9 4 Installation 19 Unpacking 19 4 1 Packing List 19 4 2 Mounting the Frame 20 4 3 Dimensions and Weight 20 4 4 Temperature and Cooling 20 4 5 Minimum Distances for Control Sur...
Страница 4: ...4 Replacing a Fader 41 5 5 Replacing a TFT Display 43 5 6 Calibrating a Touch screen 44 5 7 Bayserver Gateserver Switch Settings 45 5 8 Replacing a Console Power Supply 47 5 9 Replacing the Local IO...
Страница 5: ...tion 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...
Страница 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...
Страница 7: ...Frame Variants The control surface can scale from 16 up to 144 faders with the dual fader option The predetermined frame options are shown below Each 16 fader or 32 fader channel bay adds 510 mm to th...
Страница 8: ...side panels and is ready for table top mounting Optionally you can order the console stand for a free standing frame The stand comprises two detachable legs which are supplied with wooden mounting pla...
Страница 9: ...ed with either single or dual faders Single Fader Bays 3 4 1 As standard each channel bay is fitted with the following control panels 1 x Channel Display 977 13 A high resolution touch screen TFT disp...
Страница 10: ...rom Version 5 8 software onwards 1 x Channel Display 977 13 Identical to a standard channel bay 1 x Double Fader Panel 977 11 with 16 x 60mm motorised faders 16 x 100mm motorised faders 16 rotary enco...
Страница 11: ...s The possible options are described later Unless otherwise specified the console ships with a blanking panel 977 90 1 x Central Panel 977 20 with 16 x 100mm motorised faders 43 rotary encoders 16 min...
Страница 12: ...fically for Lawo consoles The meter provides 4 x AES3 inputs for multi channel metering and 5 x GPI for external control These are wired internally to the console s local IO The default configuration...
Страница 13: ...RTW When fitting two panels the slots are freely configurable The possible options are Part No User Panel Name Description 978 24 40 KEY USER PANEL 40 user programmable buttons Two panels can be fitte...
Страница 14: ...ctors supply AC mains power to the frame The sticker states the AC mains requirements Note that depending on the frame size one or more PSU blocks may be installed each providing main and redundant po...
Страница 15: ...at the rear of the frame Start up Screen for Central Bayserver Start up Screen for Central Gateserver Rear Connector Panel if Central Bayserver Rear Connector Panel if Central Gateserver 3 9 Control...
Страница 16: ...switch ROUTER 1 and ROUTER 2 These must connect directly to the ETHERNET A ports on the Nova73 Router Modules Only one connection is essential for operation If a second Router Module is fitted then a...
Страница 17: ...e Gateserver MGMT A and MGMT B These must connect to the same Management Network as the Core s control ports e g ETHERNET B if the Core is a Nova73 Only one connection is essential for operation A sec...
Страница 18: ...using the mxUpdater utility included with mxGUI After a successful boot the Gateserver connects automatically to its partnered Core by creating a VPN connection between the Gateserver and mc2 control...
Страница 19: ...wo 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 to connect mains power to the frame If the su...
Страница 20: ...icient airflow around the device for cooling 4 4 Dimensions and Weight The dimensions and weight vary depending on the frame variant and control panel options Mechanical drawings and data sheets for a...
Страница 21: ...mc 56 MKIII Installation Service Guide Version 1 0 3 21 59 4 Installation 4 6 Minimum Distances for Control Surface Mounting Studio Frame with stand OB Van Frame...
Страница 22: ...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 keyboard to one of the control syste...
Страница 23: ...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 maximum load o...
Страница 24: ...om the Core or Management Network Only one connection is essential for operation the second provides redundancy RAVENNA AES67 multi channel audio connection to the Core for the local IO AES3 MIC LINE...
Страница 25: ...ker on the rear of the frame provides a summary AC Mains Requirements sticker Mains Connections 4 10 3 The MAINS connectors are located on the frame s rear panel There are two connectors one for each...
Страница 26: ...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...
Страница 27: ...fication Cable CAT 5e straight 1 1 Ethernet cable Connector RJ45 Length up to 80m Wiring for Gateserver Consoles 4 12 2 The MGMT A MGMT B ports must connect to the same Management Network as the Core...
Страница 28: ...n the same manner as the main frame To make the connections use a straight 1 1 network cable of the type CAT 5e with RJ45 connectors The maximum cable length 80m Wiring up to two Extender Frames 1 Con...
Страница 29: ...Phones outputs Local IO Connections 4 14 1 Console Rear Panel The following can be used connect external audio and GPIO devices 8 x AES3 IN OUT wired to 2 x 25 pin D type female according to AES59 TAS...
Страница 30: ...physical connections must match the AdminHD configuration Cable Specifications To use the copper ports choose an Ethernet cable that meets the following specification Cable CAT 5 or better CAT 5e 6 7...
Страница 31: ...reliability and easy setup do NOT connect any other network equipment between RAVENNA Link ports RAVENNA Specification When using RAVENNA the interface provides RAVENNA multi channel digital audio ove...
Страница 32: ...0m 981 60 10 1000 Base LX 1310nm 3dBm single mode fiber 10km 981 60 20 1000 Base ZX 1550nm 0dBm single mode fiber 80km 981 60 30 1000 Base T RJ45 copper 100m 981 60 60 Installing the SFPs The SFP modu...
Страница 33: ...ports can be used to connect a USB memory stick to save and load user data 1 x USB marked RTW connects to the TM7 or TM9 meter if fitted Please refer to the RTW user manual 1 x Stereo Phones HP 1 Thi...
Страница 34: ...Note that the console does not include a dedicated talkback mic preamp and so the rear panel TB connector must be wired either to an external communications system via a mic preamp or to one of the co...
Страница 35: ...e 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 t...
Страница 36: ...sole 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 oc...
Страница 37: ...pen 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 type Fader Panels hav...
Страница 38: ...rther connectors for the panel s Talkback 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 a...
Страница 39: ...is important to fit the two Display Port connectors correctly DP 2 on the Bayserver must connect to the upper faders Display Port DP 3 on the Bayserver must connect to the lower faders Display Port I...
Страница 40: ...en 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 f...
Страница 41: ...hich is being replaced Panel Face up Panel Face down DO NOT attempt to open the frame without first disconnecting the mains supply 1 Remove the Fader Panel from the console frame as described earlier...
Страница 42: ...now ready to fit the replacement 6 Insert the new fader unit into position 7 Carefully lift the panel onto its side supporting the fader from behind and replace the two front panel screws 8 Turn the p...
Страница 43: ...driver shaft MUST 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 t...
Страница 44: ...rvice Guide Version 1 0 3 44 59 5 Service Procedures 5 7 Calibrating a Touch screen The Channel and Central GUI touch screen displays are calibrated before leaving the factory and require no further c...
Страница 45: ...e frame starting at 0 You may need to adjust the settings if you are replacing a TFT display or adding an extender frame Start by setting the S1 DIP Switches 1 2 and 3 to the correct positions as desc...
Страница 46: ...nel 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...
Страница 47: ...al GUI TFT display and Overbridge panel s 1 Turn off the power to the control surface by disconnecting ALL MAINS connectors press the red button on the IEC connector to release the plug You must remov...
Страница 48: ...w 5 Remove the grounding cable by loosening its screw 6 Using a small pair of pliers remove the two signal connectors which go to the BayServer Note that you will need to carefully pinch the signal co...
Страница 49: ...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 six hex nuts shown in step 7 10 Replace the power signal and grounding...
Страница 50: ...to open the frame without first disconnecting the mains supply 1 Disconnect all of the local IO cabling from the console s rear panel See Local IO Connections 2 Remove the Central Panel Central GUI d...
Страница 51: ...of the console frame Take care that the frame does not scrape the unit and that the cables do not get caught 6 Slide the replacement unit into the console frame taking care not to scratch the unit or...
Страница 52: ...connect all of the internal connectors from the front of the unit taking note of where each one should be fitted There are several RJ45 network connectors on the left plus a single power connector on...
Страница 53: ...TW TM9 977 91 RTW TM7 User Panel 977 92 2 x User Panel 977 93 User Panel Options 40 Key User Panel 978 24 Reveal Fader 978 25 Automation 978 26 Internal Components Local IO Unit 977 40 Local IO Replac...
Страница 54: ...Version 1 0 3 54 59 6 Appendices 6 2 Wiring Diagrams The following diagrams show the control surface internal wiring in more detail In each case double click on a link to open the diagram as a pdf Cab...
Страница 55: ...nced and floating suitable for balanced or unbalanced use They feature a discrete class A preamplifier with superb performance at both low mic and high line levels In addition to variable microphone p...
Страница 56: ...alkback connector on the front panel Line Out 6 3 3 37 pin D type connector DB37 male All LINE OUT connections are electronically balanced and floating suitable for balanced or unbalanced use For LINE...
Страница 57: ...mple rate conversion SRC MADI 6 3 5 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 you must fit a L...
Страница 58: ...mc 56 MKIII Installation Service Guide Version 1 0 3 58 59 6 Appendices GPIO 6 3 6 37 pin D type connector DB37 female Headphones 6 3 7 6 35mm stereo jack connector...
Страница 59: ...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...
