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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • English WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock.
FCC Class B Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur.
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Introduction Overview This guide covers the installation of the Extron PoleVault IP System in a drop ceiling room with a wood or concrete structural ceiling. If the location has a concrete or beam style ceiling, alternative ceiling mounts can be obtained separately from Extron. It is assumed that the installer has some knowledge and experience of AV, electrical, or electronic device installation.
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Before You Begin — Planning the Installation Before installation is started, you must be consider several major factors to ensure that the installation process is as smooth and trouble free as possible, and so that the final finished project meets the needs of the customers, users, audiences, and installer. The installation considerations on the following pages, though not comprehensive, should be consulted to help ensure that key installation aspects have been considered.
• Ceiling and wall type (important in assessing the hardware needed) • Ceiling type: dropped, spline, hard lid and similar. Structural type (wood, concrete, trusses), plenum or non-plenum • Wall type: drywall, cement, brick. WARNING: • Structural ceiling failure could cause death serious injury or death. Check the structural ceiling to ensure that it can handle a load four times the weight of the final setup.
c. Location of MediaLink® Controller and Wall Plates • Forward and side reach (for full details refer to a copy of ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Sections 307 and 308, for ADA requirements). • Location of source devices Desk, table, or rack mounted, and proximity to proposed transmitter location (wall, podium, or furniture) • Cabling obstacles Studs, utility pipes, power supply location (raceway installation needed?) • Network drop for MediaLink Controller Wall or floor cabled d.
Inventory Included Items The PoleVault IP System (featuring the PVS 305SA IP switcher) ships in one box. The box (80-xxx-13) contains the devices, hardware, and FF 120 speakers. Carefully check all the received items against the lists on this and the next page.
Kits • PVS 200IP (part number 80-200-13) includes one PVT RGB D IP Plus and one PVT CV D • PVS 300IP (part number 80-300-13) includes one PVT RGB D IP Plus, one PVT RGB D, and one PVT CV D • PVS 400IP (part number 80-400-13) includes one PVT RGB D IP Plus, one PVT RGB D, and two PVT CV D NOTE: If any items in the PoleVault System boxes are damaged or missing, contact the Extron Technical Hotline (see rear cover for contact numbers).
Items Not Included The following items are not included. However, input and display devices are essential parts of the system, and at any installation they may vary depending on their use. This list suggests various devices that may be used.
Installation Overview This overview outlines the basic steps for installing the PoleVault IP System. An outline and checklist of the stages (Stages One through Five), listing the relevant steps within each stage, is given on page 10 and rear cover. A fully detailed description of these steps is given in the five corresponding sections. Carefully check inventory of PoleVault IP System packages, input and output devices, any optional accessories, and installation hardware before commencing.
Outline of Installation Steps Stage 1 — Install the Screen and Projector c Mark the screen location (page 12). c Install projector to verify location (page 12). c Verify the image location (page 15). c Cut the ceiling tile (page 16). c Preliminary safety hardware installation (page 16). c Finish projector drop ceiling mount installation (page 17). c Secure the projector drop ceiling mount to the ceiling (page 18). c Install the electrical box (if required) (page 19).
Stage 1: Installing the Screen and Projector Stage 1 Involves Installing Three Pieces of Hardware Shown Below. PCM 340 Projector Drop Ceiling Mount • • a Where it goes: Attaches to a structural ceiling, rests on the suspended ceiling. 1-gang and 2-gang Accessory Mounting Points (e.g., Power Sockets) What it does: Holds the slotted pipe, PoleVault pole mount kit (PMK 550), and projector.
1. — Mark Screen Location TIPS: When marking the location of screens, devices, or the site for installing transmitters and MediaLink control devices, use painters tape to avoid wall surface damage. • Ä Mark the screen location. When marking the center line of the screen, where possible, keep it aligned with the center of the ceiling tile. This makes the projector installation and alignment easier. • a. Mark the center line and the outer edges of the screen. b.
d. Using a 3/32 inch hex wrench, back out the set screws on the top portion of the adjuster plate (see a in the image below) of the UPB 25. Screw the plate onto the base of the pipe. Align it so the security flange is at the rear a Adjuster Plate Set Screws (2) Loosen the four Adjuster Plate Locking Screws and slide the Adjuster Plate away from the Projector Bracket b Projector Bracket ï Security flange Adjuster Plate Locking Screws (4) Screw the adjuster plate onto the base of the pipe. e.
Pivot the arms so that they extend towards the center of the projector (see the figure at right). Adjust the arms as needed for your projector model. vi. NOTE: Avoid overlapping the arms where possible. Washer With the security flange towards the rear of the projector, place the projector bracket on top of the arms and adjust for slot alignment. vii. • vi. Pivot arms towards center of projector.
x. Check for stress on the arms. To do this loosen the mounting screws (do not remove). If the arm or the barrel lifts, this indicates stress on the arm. Adjust the height of the threaded barrels to reduce or eliminate any torque or stress that might be caused by crossed arms or by projector mounting points with differing heights. It is important to keep the arms level and as close (low) to the projector base as possible. Check that the projector weight is still as evenly distributed as possible.
4.— Cut the Ceiling Tile a. Mark the location of the PCM 340 on the T-frame. This aids putting it back in the correct location when the tile is replaced. TIP: Mark the screen direction on back of the tile (for example with an arrow or “to front”) to help orientation of tile when replacing it after cutting b. Measure the distances X and Y (see the figure at right) from the inner vertical section of the front and left T-frame runners to the center of the Pipe Adapter Plate.
6.— Finish Projector Drop Ceiling Mount Installation a. Detach the projector bracket and projector from the adjuster plate. DO NOT remove the projector bracket from the projector. b. Unscrew the adjuster plate from the mounting pole. c. Loosen the set screws on the PCM 340 and the pipe location screw and remove the mounting pole, then loosen the T-frame securing screws and remove the PCM 340 from its marked location. d.
7. — Secure the Projector Drop Ceiling Mount to the Ceiling a. Attach the four turnbuckles to the mounting plate, one at each corner. WARNING: May result in serious injury. DO NOT rest or lean on the mounting plate or suspended ceiling when attaching turnbuckles, tie wire, or when drilling into the ceiling. NOTE: For safest installation, insert the turnbuckle from the outside so that it hooks inwards b.
8. — Install the Electrical Box (if required) WARNING: Improper installation may result in electrical shock or serious injury. All electrical installation should be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with local and national building codes, fire and safety codes, and local and national electrical codes.
20 PoleVault IP Systems • Installation — Stage 1 (Screen and Projector)
Stage 2: Mounting the PVT Wallplates and the MediaLink Controller Stage 2 Involves Installing and Cabling the Devices Shown Below. NOTE: The installation must conform to national and local electrical codes and UL requirements. See the device user guide for details.
MLS 104 IP Plus MediaLink Controller Captive screw connectors for: Mounting screws (4) Display/RS-232/IR Comm.
NOTE: The installation must conform to national and local building and electrical codes, and UL requirements. See the device user guides for details. Wall 1. — Install the Mud Rings Wall Mounting Mud Ring NOTE: These devices can be installed using the supplied mud ring or a wall box. If installing a box, allow enough depth for the plate, and the cables. The box should be at least 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) deep to accommodate the connectors and cables.
2. — Pull the Cables (at the input locations) The following cables need to be installed: • CAT 5 cables for signal transmission from the AV wall plates to the PVS 305SA IP NOTES: • For PVT RGB D IP Plus four CAT 5 cables (two for video input and two for LAN) are needed, and for PVT RGB D wall plates, two CAT 5 signal cables for each input are needed. Signal Cable Label color • Maximum distance from the PVS 305SA to the Wallplate is 100 feet. The optimum distance is between 50 and 75 feet.
3. — Install Wall Plates a. Connect the CAT 5 cables to the rear of the input devices (for RGB devices, connect cable labeled A to port A and cable B to port B). For PVT CV D plates connect the single cable to the device. b. Run LAN cables (included) to the rear of the PVT RGB D IP Plus, and connect to the RJ-45 pass-through connectors on the rear panel. c.
4. — Install MediaLink Controller TIP: Before cabling and installing the MLC 104 IP Plus, locate and write down the MAC address of the device for configuring the IP address. The 12 character alphanumeric address (for example, 00-05-A6-03-9G-H4) can be found on a label on the side of the controller. The length of exposed wire is critical to avoid transmission problems. Ensure the lengths given here are adhered to when stripping the cables for connection.
b. Connect the IR/RS-232 projector communication cable as shown for either RS-232 or IR projector control RS-232 to projector Terminal IR OUT Tx Rx Transmit (Tx) Receive (Rx) Ground ( ) GROUND NOTE: Some projectors require NULL connection wiring, which inverts the Tx and Rx connections. See the projector guide for details.
d. The connections between the MLC 104 IP Plus and the PVS 305SA IP switcher should look like the figure at right.
Stage 3: Installing the FF 120 Ceiling Speakers Stage 3 Involves Installing the Devices Shown Below. FF 120 Flat Field Ceiling Speakers FF 120 Speaker (2) Terminal Cover Seismic Tabs (3 per side) Cable Clamps (2) Anchor Rings (2) T-rails (2) • Where it goes: Installs in ceiling tiles at predetermined location for best acoustics. Connects to switcher. • What it does: Receives and outputs audio signal from the PVS 305SA IP switcher.
NOTE: The installation must conform to national and local electrical codes, and UL requirements. See the device guide for details. 1.— Cut Ceiling Tile a. Remove the ceiling tiles where the speakers are to be installed. TIP: For ease of working on the speaker when it is replaced on the T-frame, remove adjacent tiles. b. Mark a line 12 inches from one of the short sides of the tile and cut along the line. Discard the short portion.
f. Replace the ceiling tile. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each speaker that needs to be installed, connecting the speakers according to the system preferred (for example, in parallel, see page 32). If you wish to install an optional seismic/ safety cable, at each speaker location do the following: Anchor this end to a lag eye bolt screwed into the structural ceiling. g. Mark, drill and install a lag eye bolt for the seismic safety cables (not included) in the structural ceiling above the speaker location.
3. — Terminate the Speaker Cable for the PVS Switcher a. To terminate the cable, strip the end of the cable 0.2 inch (5 mm) and secure the wires into the supplied 4-pole captive screw connector. Speaker 1 ATTENTION: DO NOT short the speaker wires together as it may damage the switcher. Speaker 2 Audio output to speakers NOTE: The correct speaker impedance loading must be observed when setting up a speaker system. See figures below for examples.
Stage 4: Installing the PMK 550 and the PVS 305SA IP Stage 4 Involves Installing the Devices Shown Below. PMK 550 Pole Mount Kit Mounting Plate Base Plate To open, remove 4 cover screws (10-32, button head, hex) and slide the covers away. PMK Covers (2) • Where it goes: Attaches to slotted pipe, above the projector and close to the drop ceiling. • What it does: Supports and hides from view the installed PVS 305SA IP switcher, power supply, and any installed optional accessories.
NOTES: • The installation must conform to national and local building and electrical codes, and UL requirements. See the device user guide for details. • The included power supply MUST NOT be installed above the suspended ceiling, in wall cavities or similar locations. 1. — Install the PMK 550 Base Plate a. Using a 5/32 inch hex wrench, remove the four cover screws from the center of the PMK 550 and slide the two halves apart. Remove them from the base plate.
2. — Pull the Cables (at the Switcher location) a. Gather all the cables from the speakers, AV wall plates, MLC 104 IP Plus controller, and any installed optional devices that have been run to the switcher location. Pull them down through the ceiling hole and the pipe.
3. — Finish installing the Pole Mount Kit CAUTION: The PoleVault signal transmission method is specific for PVS 305SA IP switchers working with PVT wallplates. DO NOT connect the input ports to an MTP system or to an LAN or data transmission system.
Stage 5: Configuring the PVS 305SA IP Switcher Stage 5 Involves Installing the Programs Shown Below. Items needed to help complete this stage: • Laptop (or PC) with a network connection • MLS Configuration program (on supplied DVD or by download from www.extron.com) • Global configurator software • MLC 104 IP Plus User Guide • Projector manufacturer guide • Device driver and driver package (download from www.extron.com) 1. — Configure the Switcher — MLS Switcher Configuration Program a.
2. — Configure the System — Global Configurator a. Download and install Extron’s Global Configurator (GC) configuration program (available at www.extron.com) on the laptop or PC. b. Ensure the PC and the MLC 104 IP Plus are connected to the LAN. NOTE: Alternatively, connect a 2.5 mm TRS configuration cable (part number 70-335-01) to the PC and to the front panel configuration port of the MLC 104 IP Plus. Ç Load Global Configurator software c. Launch the Global Configurator program.
3. — Test the System a. Connect all the input devices (PC, DVD, document camera, and where desired LAN cables, and so forth) to the transmitters and power up the input devices. Check that power and signal are present at the transmitters. The LEDs light red when only power is present and light green when power and a signal are present. b. At the MLC 104 IP Plus, turn on the Display. Once the the projector is powered up, check with an active video source (PC or DVD) that a good image is shown on screen.
d. Test the controller configuration as follows: • Check that the MLC is controlling the projector and PVS 305SA IP switcher, and outputs the correct image when switching inputs. • Check the projector power control (turn it off and on at the MLC). • Adjust the configuration as necessary. e. Adjust the audio input sensitivity as follows: • Ensure there is an audio source at each transmitter. • Gradually set the MLC volume to maximum.
4.— Final Installation a. Slide the covers of the PMK 550 onto the base plate, ensuring the power cable can exit the unit through the power cable access slot. b. Using a 5/32 inch hex wrench, tighten down the four screws on the PMK 550 to secure the sides in place. c. Check and tighten the adjuster plate locking screws on the projector bracket. d. Hole plugs can be used to cover any exposed holes in the slotted pipe if necessary. Ü Slide the covers onto the PMK 550.
EDID Minder PVT RGB D Plus The PVT RGB D IP Plus (EDID) and the PVT RGB D (EDID) incorporates EDID Minder, which allows the transmitter to communicate the appropriate EDID information to the source, ensuring correct video output resolution. IN AUDIO OUT COMPUTER IN The 5-pole EDID Minder settings DIP switch is located on the rear of the wallplate. Once installed, these switch settings are only accessible by removing the device from its installed location.
Using Learn Mode (Available on PVT RGB D Plus only) 1. Disconnect any sources from the front panel and remove the wallplate from the wall. IN 2. On the rear panel, set all the DIP switches to off (down). COMPUTER IN 3. Temporarily connect the main display device (the projector) to the Monitor Out port. 4. On the front panel, the learn LED is lit solid green. Press and release the Learn button. AUDIO OUT EDID Learn Button EDID Learn Status LED MONITOR OUT S G IR OUT 5.
Optional Accessory Installation — VoiceLift System The Extron VoiceLift system is an easy-to-use, low-power, voice amplification system that ensures the speaker’s voice can be clearly heard at a comfortable level throughout the classroom. Speech is picked up by the pendant microphone worn by the teacher and is transmitted via wireless from a base station receiver and the PVS 305SA IP to the installed ceiling speakers.
Optional Accessory Installation — Priority Page Sensor Kit The Priority Page Sensor Kit momentarily silences classroom audio whenever a page is made from a public address (PA) system. For detailed information, see the Priority Page Sensor Kit Installation Instructions, supplied with the device. NOTE: The Priority Page Sensor works with traditional 25 V or 70 V and 4/8 ohm PA systems.
5. Close and latch the top of the Priority Page Sensor. Reconnect the speaker cable to the 4A RGB 1A RGB 2A RGB 3A RGB speaker. LINE OUT N15779 I N 6. Strip 3/16 inches of insulation from each POWER RGB P U conductor on the bare wire end of the remaining T S blue sensor cable. Do not tin the leads. Feed the 3B RGB 4B RGB 2B RGB 1B RGB /VIDEO /VIDEO wire into the junction box (clamping it down if necessary) and connect the wires to the 2-pole captive screw connector on the PVS 305SA IP.
Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
Outline of Installation Steps Stage 1 — Install the Screen and Projector c Mark the screen location (page 12). c Install projector to verify location (page 12). c Verify the image location (page 15). c Cut the ceiling tile (page 16). c Preliminary safety hardware installation (page 16). c Finish projector drop ceiling mount installation (page 17). c Secure the projector drop ceiling mount to the ceiling (page 18). c Install the electrical box (if required) (page 19).
