Installation Guide for the PVS 200, 300, and
PoleVault Systems
68-1390-01
Rev. C
Precautions
Safety Instructions English
Consignes de Sécurité Français
Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch
PoleVault Systems Installation Introduction
Introduction
Overview
The PoleVault System
PoleVault System installation and wiring overview
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Introduction, contd
Extron Cables & Notes
Before you Begin Installation - Planning
Typical classroom installation
PoleVault Systems Installation Introduction - Planning
1. Room layout
Example classroom installation
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Introduction - Planning, cont’d
b. Location of the screen and projector
Example classroom with four speaker installation
Viewing obstructions
c. Location of MediaLink Controller and Wall Plates
Location of source devices
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Introduction - Inventory Overview
2. Inventory
a. Included items
PoleVault Systems Installation Introduction - Inventory Overview
PoleVault System Devices and Hardware, contd
PoleVault System Devices and Hardware, cont’d
PVT CV D
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Introduction - Inventory Overview, cont’d
PoleVault System Ceiling Speakers
PV SI 3C LP
b. Items not included
PoleVault Systems Installation Introduction - Inventory Overview
Document camera and cables
d. Installation tools
Introduction - Inventory Overview, cont’d
Installation Overview
Outline of installation steps
Stage One - Install the Screen and Projector
Stage Three - Install the PV SI 3C LP Ceiling Speakers
Where it goes Screws up into PCM
Adjuster Plate Top Section
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PCM 240 Projector Ceiling Mount
When marking the center line of the screen
PMP installed onto PCM
2c Install the PMP
2d Screw the adjuster plate onto the PMP
Installation - Stage One, cont’d
2f Slide and lock the projector onto the adjuster plate
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3. Verify the image location
installation
4. Cut the ceiling tile
4b Take measurements with the PCM 240 on the T-bar
Mark and start cutting the hole on the
6b Mark structural ceiling for lag bolt installation
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6. Secure the Projector Ceiling Mount to the ceiling
6a Attach turnbuckles at the corners
7. Install the Screen
6i Attach the safety cable to the PCM
T Power outlet installation on the PCM
T Use S-hooks to hang the screen from the brackets
Stage Two - Install the Wall Plates and MLC 104 IP
This stage involves installing the devices shown below
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Stage
PVT transmitter installation
MLC 104 IP Plus installation
PVS 204SA switcher
Cables
Stage Two - Install the Wallplates and MLC 104 IP Plus
1. Install mud rings
If a suitable wall box is already installed, follow step 2 onwards
T Use a level when marking the holes
Signal Cable
2. Pull cables
T Secure cables with cable clamps to provide strain relief
Label color
Installation - Stage Two, cont’d
3. Install wall plates
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3b Mount the PVT in the mud ring, then
4. Install MediaLink Controller
TWire stripping lengths
Wire color
4a Connecting the MLC to the switcher
4c Connect to the LAN using a CAT 5 cable
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Connect the MLC to the projector with
an RS-232 cable or IR emitter cable, as
Connections made to the MLC 104 IP Plus
4e Secure the MLC 104 IP Plus to the mud ring
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Stage Three - Install the PV SI 3C LP Ceiling Speakers
Speaker Installation
Speaker cable connects ceiling speakers to the PVS 204SA switcher
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1. Cut ceiling tile
Measure and mark the center point of the tile and align
1b Mark the tile and cut the hole
the cross marks with those on the supplied template
Installation - Stage Three, cont’d
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4. Cable the speakers
2e Turn and lock down the four dog legs on the C‑ring
4-pole captive screw connector
4c Wire the captive screw connector Dual mono output
Stereo or Dual Mono output using parallel speaker wiring
Stereo output
5. Finish speaker installation
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5a Apply putty to speaker grill
Installation - Stage Three, cont’d
Stage Four - Install the PMK 450 and the PVS 204SA
This stage covers installing the devices shown below
PVS 204SA PoleVault Switcher
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Installation - Stage Four, cont’d
2. Install the PMK 450 Pole Mount kit
Switcher and projector cable overview
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3. Install the PVS 204SA switcher
Install the switcher and power supply
3c Wire the captive screw connector for the power supply
3d Set the DIP switches as desired
4. Finish installing the Pole Mount kit
BControl/power cable from the MLC 104 IP Plus
N Do not thread the power cable through the
Connect the cables to the switcher
4d Replace projector on the adjuster plate
4c Attach and screw down rear plate
PoleVault Systems Installation Installation - Stage 4
Stage Five - Configure the System
1. Configure the system
1a Load Global Configurator 2 software
1c Launch the Global Configurator 2 program
Select MLC 104 IP Plus/PoleVault System from the drop down box
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Installation - Stage Five, cont’d
2a Turn on the MLC 104 IP Plus controller and the PVS 204Sa switcher
2c Check that an image is present, adjust as needed
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3. Final installation
2e Set MLC volume to maximum, and adjust the level on the switcher
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Optional Accessory Installation - PPC
3. Connect the PPC 25 to the switcher
1a Open the sensor and 1b Loop wire around the sensor
3a Connect the relay to the switcher
Installation - Reference Information
Specifications
N Specifications are subject to change without notice
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Installation - Reference Information, cont’d
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Devices PVS 204SA
MLC 104 IP Plus
PoleVault Switcher
16-18 lbs 7.3-8.2 kg Projector weight must not exceed 25 lbs 11.3 kg
PoleVault Systems Installation Installation - Reference Information
Projector Drop Ceiling Mount
Outline of installation steps
Stage One - Install the Screen and Projector
Stage Three - Install the PV SI 3C LP Ceiling Speakers
Stage Four - Install the PMK 450 and the PVS 204SA