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