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Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.
Introduction 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 are designed to 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.
Introduction, cont'd Extron FF 120 Flat Field Ceiling Speakers - 1 Pair Extron SPK 18 - 35' Extron Priority Page Sensor (Optional Accessory) Cable From PA system UTP Cable (CAT 5/5E/6) To PoleVault Switcher Ceiling Mounted Paging Speaker Extron PCM 340 Extron VoiceLift Receiver Projector Drop Ceiling Mount (Optional Accessory) Extron PVS 305SA Slotted Projector Mount Pole PoleVault® Switcher Extron PMK 550 Easy Installation Pole Mount Kit CON FIG 1 INPU 2 T SELE CTIO 3 N 4 5 AUX INP
Before you Begin Installation - Planning Before installation is started, several major factors must be considered to ensure that the installation process is as smooth and trouble free as possible, and that the final finished project meets the needs of the customers, users, audiences, and installer. The installation consideration on the following pages, though not comprehensive, should be consulted to help ensure that key aspects have been considered. 1. Room layout a.
Introduction — Planning, cont’d • Lighting Type and control (important for projector image viewing) Ambient light from windows Student Desks Speaker Location Windows Projector/Switcher Location MLC Controller Location Teacher’s Desk TV / VCR / DVD Inputs PVT A/V Wallplate Location Screen/White Board Location Example classroom installation b.
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", "Section 4-2", "Space Allowance and Reach Ranges") 30" (76 cm) 10" (25.5 cm) Max 48" (122 cm) Max 54" (137 cm) Max High / Low Side Reach Limits (ADA referenced figure 6b, redrawn) High Forward Reach Limits (ADA referenced figure 5a, redrawn) 30" (76 cm) 46" (117 cm) 34" Max (86.
Introduction — Inventory Overview 2. Inventory a. Included items The PoleVault System (PVS xxx) ships in two boxes. The larger box (42-1xx-xx) contain the devices and hardware, individually boxed and labeled. The smaller box (42-120-03) contains only the FF 120 speakers.
PoleVault System Devices and Hardware, cont’d PoleVault System 42-108-03 (or 42-109-03*, or 42-110-03*) PVS 305SA PVT CV D PVT RGB D Plus PVT CV D White 60-819-33 PVT RGB D White 60-820-13 PVS 305SA 60-986-01 VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN L POLEVAULT SWITCHER 3 COMPUTER IN FF 120 FF 120 42-120-03 PVS 305SA INPUT SELECTION 2 MLC 104 IP Plus White 60-818-03 R S G 1 MLC 104 IP Plus 4 AUDIO LEVEL ADJUST 5 INPUT PEAK MIC NORMAL CONFIG SIGNAL AUX AUDIO PEAK IR OUT DISPLAY PAGING SENS
Introduction — Inventory Overview, cont’d b. 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.
d. Installation tools To aid the professional installer, this checklist gives the tools recommended to complete the installation. Tools should include, but are not confined to: • Laser level, or two levels (large for screen installation, small for wall plates and projector mounts) • Tape measure • Stud finder • Drill and drill bit set including a Unibit to cut through metal studs • Extension drill bit (3/4" min.
Installation Overview This overview outlines the basic steps for installing the PoleVault System. Detailed description of these steps is given in five sections, Stages One though Five. N Additional installation hardware is needed and should be supplied by the installer. See Introduction, “Items not included” on page 1-8, for a list. Optional accessories may be desired for this installation. For a list see Introduction, “Optional items”, on page 1-8, or visit www.extron.com for details.
Stage One — Install the Screen and Projector Stage 1 This stage involves installing the three pieces of hardware shown below. Slotted Pipe (supplied with PCM 340) PCM 340 Projector Drop Ceiling Mount 1-gang and 2-gang Accessory Mounting Points (e.g., Power Sockets) Base Plate Pipe Adapter Pipe Adapter Plate Wing Nuts (4) T-frame Securing Screws (4) Pipe Adapter Set Screws (2) Where it goes: Attaches to structural ceiling, rests on suspended ceiling.
Installation — Stage One, cont’d 1. Mark screen location a. Mark the center line and the outer edges of the screen. T 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. 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. 1a Mark the screen location b.
e. Using suitable screws, mount the projector onto the projector bracket, i.e., the lower portion of the UPB 25 as shown in step 2e’s image. Align it so the security flange is at the rear. A minimum of three arms need to be attached to the projector. Adjust the arms to fit as needed. Lock down the arm adjustment screws. T Adjust the threaded barrels at the end of each arm to level the bracket. Security Flange 2e Attach the bracket to the projector f.
Installation — Stage One, cont’d 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. X" T Mark the screen direction on back of the tile (e.g. with an arrow or “to front”) to help orientation of tile when replacing it after cutting. b. Measure the distances X and Y (see figure) 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/projector from the adjuster plate. Do not remove the projector bracket from the projector. b. Unscrew the UPB 25 adapter 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.
Installation — Stage One, cont’d 8. Install the electrical box (if required) W 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. If required, the following method is recommended for integrating a 4S Raco electrical box (not supplied) on the PCM base plate (e.g.
Stage Two — Install the Wall Plates and MLC 104 IP Plus Stage 2 This stage involves installing the devices shown below.
Installation — Stage Two, cont’d Cables PVT transmitter installation • CAT 5 T568A signal transmission cables (connects PVT input wallplates to PVS 305SA switcher) CAT 5 Patch, 50 ft 26-637-50 MLC 104 IP Plus installation • MLC power and RS-232 control cable (connects the MLC controller to the MLC/Power control port on the PVS 305SA switcher) MLC, PW/RS-232/VC, 50 ft 26-626-50 • IR/RS-232 communications cable control cable (connects the MLC controller to the projector via RS-232 or to an
N The installation must conform to national and local building and electrical codes, and UL requirements. Refer to the devices’ user manuals for details. 1. Install the mud rings Wall N 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. If a suitable wall box is already installed, follow step 2 onwards.
Installation — Stage Two, cont’d 2. Pull the cables (at the input locations) The following cables need to be installed: • CAT 5 cables for signal transmission from the A/V wall plates to the PVS 305SA N For PVT RGB D and PVT RGB D Plus wall plates, two CAT 5 signal cables for each input are needed. Maximum distance from the PVS 305SA to the Wall plates is 100 feet. The optimum distance is between 50 and 75 feet. Minimum distance is 15 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). b. If desired, for PVT RGB D Plus plates, use a three conductor audio cable and connect the audio return to the connector marked G (ground wire), R (black wire), and L (red wire). The other end will be connected to the “Line Out” connection on the PVS 305SA switcher. c. If desired wire the IR connection using a two conductor cable.
Installation — Stage Two, cont’d 4. Install MediaLink Controller T 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 (e.g., 00-05-A6-03-9G-H4) can be found on a label on the side of the controller. T 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. Wire Bared 3/16" (5 mm) Max.
b. Connect the IR/RS-232 projector communication cable as shown for either RS-232 or IR projector control. RS-232 connection Rx RS-232 to projector Terminal IR OUT Tx N Some projectors require NULL connection wiring, which inverts the Tx and Rx connections. See the projector manufacturer’s manual for details.
Installation — Stage Two, cont’d The connections between the MLC 104 IP Plus and the PVS 305SA switcher should look like the figure at right.
Stage Three — Install the FF 120 Ceiling Speakers Stage 3 This stage involves installing the devices shown below. FF 120 Flat Field Ceiling Speakers FF 120 Speaker (2) Terminal Cover Cable Clamps (2) Seismic Tabs (3 per side) Anchor Rings (2) T-rails (2) Where it goes: Installs in ceiling tiles at predetermined location for best acoustics. Connects to switcher.
Installation — Stage Three, cont’d N The installation must conform to national and local electrical codes, and UL requirements. Refer to the device’s user manual for details. 1. Cut ceiling tile If installing FF 120 speakers, do the following: a. Remove the ceiling tiles where the speakers are to be installed. T For ease of working on the speaker when it is replaced on the T-frame, remove an adjacent tile(s). b. Mark a line 12 inches from one of the short sides of the tile and cut along the line.
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 N The correct speaker impedance loading must be observed when setting up a speaker system. See figures below for examples.
Stage Four — Install the PMK 550 and the PVS 305SA Stage 4 This stage covers installing the devices shown below. PMK 550 Pole Mount Kit 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 the installed PVS 305SA switcher, power supply, and any installed optional accessories.
N The installation must conform to national and local building and electrical codes, and UL requirements. Refer to the device’s user manual for details. N 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.
Installation — Stage Four, cont’d 2. Pull the cables (at the switcher location) a. Gather all the cables from the speakers, A/V wall plates, MLC 104 IP Plus controller, and any installed optional devices that have been run to the switcher location, and pull them down through the ceiling hole and the pipe. These cables are: • the MLC power/RS-232 cable • the CAT 5 input cables from the wall plates • the speaker cables • the MLC to projector (IR/RS-232 projector control) cable • any optional device cables (e.
3. Finish installing the Pole Mount kit a. Connect the cables as follows to the PVS 305SA: a Input wall plate (CAT 5) cables according to the cable labels N If using VGA inputs on switcher input ports 3 or 4, those ports must be reconfigured using the MLS Configuration software utility (on the supplied DVD or available at www.extron.com). The default input signal for ports 3 and 4 is video.
Installation — Stage Four, cont’d b. Screw the UPB 25 adjuster plate back onto the base of the pipe and tuck the cables through the back of the adapter plate. c. Replace the projector (with the UPB 25 bracket attached) on the adjuster plate and tighten the adjuster plate locking nuts. 4b Reattach UPB bracket and 4c projector d. Connect the switcher’s VGA and RCA cables to the projector. e. Connect the IR/RS-232 projector control cable to the projector. f.
Stage Five — Configure the Switcher and the System Stage 5 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’s Manual • Projector manufacturer’s user’s manual • Device driver and/or driver package (download from www.extron.com) 1. Configure the switcher — MLS Switcher Configuration program The MLS Configuration Utility software a.
Installation — Stage Five, cont’d 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. N If this is not possible, connect a 2.5 mm TRS configuration cable (part # 70-335-01) to the PC and to the front panel configuration port of the MLC 104 IP Plus. 2a Load Global Configurator software c.
3. Test the system a. Connect all the input devices (e.g., PC, DVD, document camera, etc.) 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.
Installation — Stage Five, cont’d d. Test the controller’s configuration with the following: • Check that the MLC is controlling the PVS 305SA switcher and projector, and output’s the correct image when switching inputs. • Check the projector’s power control (turn it off and on at the MLC controller). • Adjust the configuration as necessary. e. Adjust the audio input sensitivity as follows: • Ensure there is an audio source at each transmitter. • Set the MLC controller’s volume to maximum.
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 wirelessly via a base station receiver and the PVS 305SA 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, refer to the Priority Page Sensor Kit Installation Instructions, supplied with the device. N 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 speaker. 6. AMPLIFIED AUDIO OUT DO NOT GROUND OR SHORT 2/4/8 SPEAKER Ohms OUTPUTS L R CLASS 2 WIRING C LINE OUT Strip 3/16 inches of insulation from each conductor on the bare wire end of the remaining blue sensor cable. Do not tin the leads. Feed the 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.
Reference Information Specifications For detailed specifications and warranty information of the PoleVault System components, refer to the device manuals, or the product pages at www.extron.com.
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Reference Information, cont’d Extron PCM 340 Projector Drop Ceiling Mount (including Slotted Projector Mount Pole) weight 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg) Extron PMK 550 Power Supply (included with PVS switcher) Easy Installation Pole Mount Kit weight 2.4 lbs (1.2 kg) weight 0.9 lbs (0.
SIS™ Commands PVS 305SA specific symbol definitions N For a complete list of SIS commands for the PVS 305SA, refer to the PVS 305SA User’s Manual available online at www.extron.
Outline of installation steps Stage One — Install the Screen and Projector. c Mark the screen location (page 2-3). c Install projector to verify location (page 2-3). c Verify the image location (page 2-4). c Cut the ceiling tile (page 2-5). c Preliminary safety hardware installation (page 2-5). c Finish projector drop ceiling mount installation (page 2-6). c Secure the projector drop ceiling mount to the ceiling (page 2-6). c Install the electrical box (if required) (page 2-7).
