ShiftLock Cables
Making ShiftLock Cables
Extron supplies connectors for making ShiftLock cables; the user supplies the cable. Twisted pair cable can be used – up to 50 feet in length.
The illustration below shows the steps for a making a cable using twisted pair. Do each step for both ends of the cable. Make as many cables as required.
___ Although the color of the wire is not important, you must keep the same wire color assignments for both ends of the cable.
1. Unscrew the metal case.
2. Identify the contacts, parts, and connections.
Wire
___ The plastic insulator must be inside to prevent electrical contact with the metal case.
As shown here, the connectors have three contacts. However, only the “Tip” and “Ring” contacts are used.
3.Insert the metal case (insulator and flex spring) over the cable.
4.Strip the wires and attach them through the holes in the contacts.
5. Solder both connections.
6. Bend the tabs around the cable jacket.
7. Press the wires and contacts inward to allow the Insulator and metal case to slide over easily.
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8. Screw the metal case onto the connector.
Connect the cables according to the example on page
Rack Mounting
Mounting the VS 200 SL on a 1U Rack Shelf
A 1U rack shelf accommodates two units the size of a VS 200 SL. Each of these devices has two threaded holes in its base plate for
1.If the VS 200 SL has feet, remove them.
2.Align the VS 200 SL over the shelf so that its two threaded holes line up with two of the holes in the 1U shelf.
3.Use two
the 1U shelf.
VS 200 SL Rack Mount
4.If the shelf is not already mounted in the rack, use the supplied hardware and follow the instructions that came with the
1U Shelf (p/n
5.When the VS 200 SL is mounted, continue the installation by connecting the input, output, and power cables.
VS 200 SL
Connection Diagram
Extron • VS 200 SL • User’s Manual | Extron • VS 200 SL • User’s Manual |
