Contents

Introduction

1

About This Guide

1

About the MLC 60 Series MediaLink Controllers.. 1

MLC Models

1

Features

3

MLC Configuration Software

5

Device Drivers

5

Application Diagrams

5

System Requirements

7

Features, Installation, and Operation

8

Installation Overview

8

Front and Left Side Panels

9

MLC D Front Panels

9

MLC 62 RS EU and MLC 62 RS MK Front a

 

nd Side Panels

11

Buttons

13

Rear Panel Features

14

Rear Panel Features on MLC 62 RS EU and

 

MLC 62 RS MK Only

16

MLC 64 RS VC D Volume Control Module

 

Rear Panel

16

Installation

17

Removing and Replacing the Faceplates

17

Replacing Buttons

21

Wiring for RS-232 Control

 

(RS Models Only)

22

Wiring for IR Control

23

Wiring the Relays Port (RS Models Only)

23

Wiring the Digital Input Port

 

(RS Models Only)

24

Wiring the Host/Config Port

25

Wiring the Volume Control Module

 

(MLC 64 RS VC D Only)

26

Connecting Power to the MLC

26

Configuring the MLC via the USB Port

27

IR Learning

30

Mounting the MLC 60 Series Controllers

31

Mounting an MLC 62 D

31

Mounting the MLC 64 RS VC D

33

Mounting the MLC 62 RS EU and the

 

MLC 62 RS MK

35

Mounting the MLC EU in a Raceway Using

 

Spacers (Optional)

36

Accessing Covered Panel Features After

 

Mounting

38

Accessing the Covered MLC D Front Panel

 

Features

38

Accessing MLC 62 RS EU and

 

MLC 62 RS MK Side and Rear Panel

 

Features

38

Front Panel Security Lockout

39

Locking Using the Front Panel Buttons

39

Resetting the MLC Using the Reset Button

40

Software-based Configuration

41

About the MLC Configuration Program

41

Computer System Requirements

41

Installing the Configuration Software

42

Downloading and Installing the Software

 

from the Web

42

Installing the Software from the DVD

42

Starting the Configuration Software

43

Accessing the Help File

45

Obtaining Device Drivers

46

Downloading Drivers Using the

 

Configuration Program

46

Downloading Drivers from the Disc

49

Downloading Drivers from the Web

52

SIS Control

54

Host-to-Controller Communications

54

Controller-initiated Messages

54

Error Responses

54

Using the Command and Response Table

55

Symbol Definitions

55

Command and Response Table for SIS

 

Commands

58

Reference Information

62

Specifications

62

MLC 62 Series Specifications

62

MLC 64 RS VC D Specifications

66

Part Numbers and Accessories

69

Included Parts

69

Accessories

72

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