Page 2 - Safety Instructions • English; Instructions de sécurité • Français; Sicherheitsanweisungen • Deutsch; Instrucciones de seguridad • Español; Chinese Simplified; 警告; 注 意; Extron; Chinese Traditional; (繁體中文); 注意; Japanese; 注意; より; をご覧ください。; Korean; 이 기호; 항목에 대한 자세한 내용은 Extron 웹 사이트(; Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions • English WARNING: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk of electric shock. ATTENTION: This symbol, , when used on the product, is intended to ...
Page 3 - FCC Class B Notice; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; I/O cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded; Extron Safety and Regulatory Compliance; ” on the Extron website.; 013 Extron Electronics. All rights reserved.; The following registered trademarks; Registered Trademarks; S3 Service Support Solutions; Trademarks
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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can rad...
Page 4 - Conventions Used in this Guide; Notifications; The following notifications are used in this guide:; potential; Software Commands; Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:; ping; File; Specifications Availability; Product specifications are available on the Extron website,
Conventions Used in this Guide Notifications The following notifications are used in this guide: DANGER: A danger indicates a situation that will result in death or severe injury. WARNING: A warning indicates a situation that has the potential to result in death or severe injury. CAUTION: A caution ...
Page 5 - Introduction; Overview; The hardware and devices listed on the; inventory pages; have detailed safety; PoleVault IP Systems • Introduction
Introduction Overview This guide covers the installation of the Extron PoleVault IP System in a drop ceiling room with a wood or concrete structural ceiling. If the location has a concrete or beam style ceiling, alternative ceiling mounts can be obtained separately from Extron. It is assumed that th...
Page 6 - MEN; PoleVault IP System Installation and Wiring Overview
PVS 305S A POL EVAU LT SWITCHE R INPUT SELECTION 1 2 PEA K NOR MA L SIGNAL CONFIG 3 4 5 AUX AUDI O AUDIO LEVEL ADJUST PAG ING SEN SOR SEN SITIV ITY VOIC ELIFT MIC PEA K NOR MA L SIG NAL INPU T L S G AUDIO IN VIDEO IN IR O UT R COMPUTER IN AUD IO IN OUT MONITOR OU T IR OUT S G TCP/IP Network RS-232 t...
Page 7 - Before You Begin — Planning the Installation; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance; Typical Classroom Installation
Before You Begin — Planning the Installation Before installation is started, you must be consider several major factors to ensure that the installation process is as smooth and trouble free as possible, and so that the final finished project meets the needs of the customers, users, audiences, and in...
Page 8 - Example Classroom Installation; b. Location of the Screen and Projector; ADA Standards for Accessible Design
• Ceiling and wall type (important in assessing the hardware needed) • Ceiling type: dropped, spline, hard lid and similar. Structural type (wood, concrete, trusses), plenum or non-plenum • Wall type: drywall, cement, brick. WARNING: Structural ceiling failure could cause death serious injury or dea...
Page 9 - c. Location of MediaLink® Controller and Wall Plates; Forward and side reach (for full details refer to a copy of; d. Type and Location of the Speakers; Speaker type based on room ceiling and wall type; Each speaker covers; Example Classroom with Four Speaker Installation
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, Sections 307 and 308, for ADA requirements) . • Location of source devicesDesk, table, or rack mounted, and proximity to proposed transmitter locati...
Page 10 - Inventory; Included Items; PoleVault; CABLES
Inventory Included Items The PoleVault IP System (featuring the PVS 305SA IP switcher) ships in one box. The box (80-xxx-13) contains the devices, hardware, and FF 120 speakers.Carefully check all the received items against the lists on this and the next page. PoleVault IP System 80-200-13 (or 80-30...
Page 11 - Kits
PoleVault IP System 80-200-13 (or 80-300-13*, 80-400-13*) MLC 104 IP Plus White 60-818-03 MLC 104 IP Plus PVS 305SA IP 60-986-01N PVS 305SA IP PoleVault IP Switcher (1) 2-pole connector(1) 3-pole connector (3) 5-pole connector(1) Audio connector, 4-pole (2) Securing screws(5) Tie wraps PVS 305SA IP ...
Page 13 - Items Not Included; on page 8 for a list of items that; PoleVault IP Systems • Installation Overview
Installation Overview This overview outlines the basic steps for installing the PoleVault IP System. An outline and checklist of the stages (Stages One through Five), listing the relevant steps within each stage, is given on page 10 and rear cover.A fully detailed description of these steps is given...
Page 14 - Outline of Installation Steps; Stage 1 — Install the Screen and Projector
Outline of Installation Steps Stage 1 — Install the Screen and Projector c Mark the screen location (page 12) . c Install projector to verify location (page 12 ). c Verify the image location (page 15) . c Cut the ceiling tile (page 16) . c Preliminary safety hardware installation (page 16) . c Finis...
Page 15 - Adjuster Plate; Stage 1 Involves Installing Three Pieces of Hardware Shown Below.; PoleVault IP Systems • Installation — Stage 1 (Screen and Projector)
PCM 340 Projector Drop Ceiling Mount a • Where it goes: Attaches to a structural ceiling, rests on the suspended ceiling. • What it does: Holds the slotted pipe, PoleVault pole mount kit (PMK 550), and projector. Slotted Pipe b • Where it goes: Locks into place in the PCM 340 pipe adapter. • What it...
Page 17 - Screw the adjuster plate onto the base of; nvert the projector on a flat surface to access; rotate the barrel; To attach the arms to the projector:; and; must; be done for each mounting point; Repeat step; for; all; projector mounting; ii; Place washer on; iv; Place the washer Align the barrel Insert the screw
ï Screw the adjuster plate onto the base of the pipe. d. Using a 3/32 inch hex wrench, back out the set screws on the top portion of the adjuster plate (see a in the image below) of the UPB 25. Screw the plate onto the base of the pipe. Align it so the security flange is at the rear Adjuster PlateLo...
Page 18 - arms to the bracket with; Arms; vi. Pivot arms towards center of projector.
Using the slot closest to the barrel , secure the arms to the bracket with the clamp and screw. vi. Pivot the arms so that they extend towards the center of the projector (see the figure at right). Adjust the arms as needed for your projector model. NOTE: Avoid overlapping the arms where possible. v...
Page 19 - INCORRECT CORRECT; Horizontal offset
ix. Check for stress on the arms. To do this loosen the mounting screws (do not remove). If the arm or the barrel lifts, this indicates stress on the arm. Adjust the height of the threaded barrels to reduce or eliminate any torque or stress that might be caused by crossed arms or by projector mounti...
Page 20 - Take the measurements with the PCM 340
à Mark the structural ceiling for lag eye bolt installation. 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. TIP: Mark the screen direction on back of the tile (for example with an arrow or “to ...
Page 22 - May result in serious injury.; rest or lean on the mounting; Do not overtighten the turnbuckles; PCM; Hand tighten all four turnbuckles.
å Attach the turnbuckles at the corners of the PCM 340. 7. — Secure the Projector Drop Ceiling Mount to the Ceiling a. Attach the four turnbuckles to the mounting plate, one at each corner. WARNING: May result in serious injury. DO NOT rest or lean on the mounting plate or suspended ceiling when att...
Page 23 - RACO box; Install the RACO box and plaster ring onto
8. — Install the Electrical Box (if required) WARNING: Improper installation may result in electrical shock or serious injury. 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 el...
Page 25 - PVT CV D; IR Output; PVT RGB D IP Plus; IR Output; FRONT; REAR; Mounting the PVT; Stage 2 Involves Installing and Cabling the Devices Shown Below.; PVT CV D and PVT RGB D IP Plus AV Source Input Wallplates; Before fully installing; PoleVault IP Systems • Installation — Stage 2 (Wallplates and MLC)
COMPUTER IN AUDIO IN OUT MONITOR OUT IR OUT S G Audio and VideoOutput Port (at rear) PVT CV D AUDIO IN L R VIDEO IN IR OUT S G DecoraFaceplate MountingScrews (2) IR Output IR InputConnector(at rear) IR InputConnector(at rear) Line OutAudio Connector(at rear) Audio and VideoOutput Ports (2** at rear)...
Page 26 - Right Side; Location of; Rear View; Captive screw connectors for; MLS 104 IP Plus MediaLink Controller; Installs in a wall at a location convenient to user.; Provides remote control of switcher and projector.; Cabling for the Wallplates and MediaLink Controller; PVT transmitter installation
CONFIG DISPLAY VOLUME MLC 104 IP PLUS ON VCR DVD PC OFF 1 2 3 4 Mountingscrews (4) 123 G R O U N D + 1 2 V O U T C M G RO U N D I R O U T G R O U N D S C P G RO U N D T xR x DISPLA Y RS-232/IR A B C D E COMM LINK LAN PRESS TAB WITH TWEEKER TO REM OV E A B MLS RS-232 PO WER 12V DIGIT AL I/O I R I N T...
Page 27 - Supplied Mudring for; Features for MLC Mud Ring Installation
NOTE: The installation must conform to national and local building and electrical codes, and UL requirements. See the device user guides for details. 1. — Install the Mud Rings NOTE: These devices can be installed using the supplied mud ring or a wall box. If installing a box, allow enough depth for...
Page 28 - two; Fasten the colored section to the cable; Use the supplied labels for clear cable; Signal Cable; Pull the cables at each location.
2. — Pull the Cables (at the input locations) The following cables need to be installed: • CAT 5 cables for signal transmission from the AV wall plates to the PVS 305SA IP NOTES: • For PVT RGB D IP Plus four CAT 5 cables (two for video input and two for LAN) are needed, and for PVT RGB D wall plates...
Page 29 - EDID; on page 42 for setup and
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). For PVT CV D plates connect the single cable to the device. b. Run LAN cables (included) to the rear of the PVT RGB D IP Plus, and connect...
Page 30 - DO NOT; Connect the MLC 104 IP Plus to the switcher.; From MLC 104 IP Plus; Observe wire stripping lengths.
4. — Install MediaLink Controller TIP: 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 (for example, 00-05-A6-03-9G-H4) can be found on a label on the side of the controller. ...
Page 31 - Connect to the LAN using a CAT 5 cable.; Terminal RS-232 Cable color Pin; IR connection
b. Connect the IR/RS-232 projector communication cable as shown for either RS-232 or IR projector control NOTE: Some projectors require NULL connection wiring, which inverts the Tx and Rx connections. See the projector guide for details. c. Connect a network cable (CAT 5, 5e, or 6 straight through) ...
Page 32 - Secure the MLC 104 IP Plus to the mud ring; PVS 305SA IP Switcher Rear Panel
d. The connections between the MLC 104 IP Plus and the PVS 305SA IP switcher should look like the figure at right. e. Sliding the cables into the opening, secure the MLC 104 IP Plus to the mud ring with the provided machine screws. 4.06" 3.75" Wall Mouting Bracket Rotate locking arm and inse...
Page 33 - Stage 3 Involves Installing the Devices Shown Below.; What it does; Receives and outputs audio signal from the PVS 305SA IP switcher.; FF 120 Flat Field Ceiling Speakers; Terminal Cover; Cabling for the Speakers; Speaker Installation:; PoleVault IP Systems • Installation — Stage 3 (Speakers)
Stage 3: Installing the FF 120 Ceiling Speakers Stage 3 Involves Installing the Devices Shown Below. • Where it goes: Installs in ceiling tiles at predetermined location for best acoustics. Connects to switcher. • What it does : Receives and outputs audio signal from the PVS 305SA IP switcher. FF 12...
Page 36 - AMPLIFIED OUTPUTS; Ohm Load; Stereo output; PVS Switcher; Screw Connector; Audio output; Red
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. ATTENTION: DO NOT short the speaker wires together as it may damage the switcher. NOTE: The correct speak...
Page 37 - Installing the PMK 550; Stage 4 Involves Installing the Devices Shown Below.; PVS 305SA IP PoleVault Switcher; Base Plate; PMK 550 Pole Mount Kit; installed optional accessories.; Where it goes; Mounting Plate; PoleVault IP Systems • Installation — Stage 4 (PMK 550 and PVS 305SA IP)
Stage 4: Installing the PMK 550 and the PVS 305SA IP Stage 4 Involves Installing the Devices Shown Below. L R L R L R AUX AUDIO INPUT 5 LINE OUT VOICELIFT RECEIVER PAGING SENSOR DO NOT GROUND OR SHORT SPEAKER OUTPUTS 1B RGB 1A RGB 2B RGB 2A RGB 3B RGB /VIDEO 4B RGB /VIDEO 3A RGB 4A RGB I NPUTS RS-23...
Page 38 - The included power supply; MUST NOT; be installed above the suspended ceiling, in wall cavities or; top; of the switcher; SIGNAL
NOTES: • The installation must conform to national and local building and electrical codes, and UL requirements. See the device user guide for details. • The included power supply MUST NOT be installed above the suspended ceiling, in wall cavities or similar locations. 1. — Install the PMK 550 Base ...
Page 39 - Switcher and Projector Cable Overview
2. — Pull the Cables (at the Switcher location) a. Gather all the cables from the speakers, AV wall plates, MLC 104 IP Plus controller, and any installed optional devices that have been run to the switcher location. Pull them down through the ceiling hole and the pipe. These cables are: • the MLC po...
Page 40 - connect the input ports to an MTP system or to an LAN or data; The default input signal for; • Lan 2 - MLC controller; Connect the cables as follows to the switcher:
3. — Finish installing the Pole Mount Kit CAUTION: The PoleVault signal transmission method is specific for PVS 305SA IP switchers working with PVT wallplates. DO NOT connect the input ports to an MTP system or to an LAN or data transmission system. LAN LAN L R L R L R AUX AUDIO INPUT 5 LINE OUT VOI...
Page 41 - Configuring the; Stage 5 Involves Installing the Programs Shown Below.; Contents; PoleVault IP Systems • Installation — Stage 5 (Configuration)
The MLS Configuration Utility software û Launch the MLS Configuration program ü Select “Help, Contents” and follow instructions Stage 5: Configuring the PVS 305SA IP Switcher Stage 5 Involves Installing the Programs Shown Below. Items needed to help complete this stage: • Laptop (or PC) with a netwo...
Page 42 - NEXT; button
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. NOTE: Alternatively, connect a 2.5 mm TRS configurati...
Page 43 - PoleVault IP Systems• Installation — Stage 5 (Configuration)
3. — Test the System a. Connect all the input devices (PC, DVD, document camera, and where desired LAN cables, and so forth) 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 ...
Page 44 - Adjust the audio levels on the PVS 305SA IP.
d. Test the controller configuration as follows: • Check that the MLC is controlling the projector and PVS 305SA IP switcher, and outputs the correct image when switching inputs. • Check the projector power control (turn it off and on at the MLC). • Adjust the configuration as necessary. e. Adjust t...
Page 46 - EDID Minder; On the rear panel, set DIP switch 1 to 50 or 60 kHz as desired.; Preset; This setting is for
EDID Minder The PVT RGB D IP Plus (EDID) and the PVT RGB D (EDID) incorporates EDID Minder, which allows the transmitter to communicate the appropriate EDID information to the source, ensuring correct video output resolution.The 5-pole EDID Minder settings DIP switch is located on the rear of the wa...
Page 47 - Using Learn Mode (Available on PVT RGB D Plus only)
Using Learn Mode (Available on PVT RGB D Plus only) 1. Disconnect any sources from the front panel and remove the wallplate from the wall. 2. On the rear panel, set all the DIP switches to off (down). 3. Temporarily connect the main display device (the projector) to the Monitor Out port. 4. On the f...
Page 48 - Optional Accessory Installation — VoiceLift System; VoiceLift System Included parts:; Replace the ceiling tile.; PoleVault IP Systems • Optional Accessories
b Attach the Z bracket to the ceiling tile and the back plate. g Align the arrows on the housing rim and the dome tab. Arrow ReceiverDome Twist toLock Align Arrows Arrow Dot Tab Tab i Plug VoiceLift cable into PVS 305SA IP. Optional Accessory Installation — VoiceLift System The Extron VoiceLift syst...
Page 49 - Optional Accessory Installation — Priority Page Sensor Kit; Priority Page Sensor Kit Included Parts:; Knock out an opening at one end of the; Loop only one of the speaker wires; Cable Clamp
Open the Page Sensor Ceiling Mounted Paging Speaker PriorityPageSensor Strip plenum jacket fromspeaker cable to revealtwo speaker wires. Speaker Cable withPlenum Jacket Intact d Open the sensor and loop a wire around the sensor. b UL-Compliant Junction Box and Cover Optional Accessory Installation —...
Page 51 - Extron Warranty; USA; xtron
Extron Warranty Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, a...