Page 2 - Achtung; Vorsicht; Instrucciones de seguridad • Español; Precautions; 安全须知; 注意
This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. This symbol is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may present a risk o...
Page 3 - PoleVault Systems Installation • Introduction; Introduction; Overview; This guide covers the installation of the; Extron PoleVault; in a drop ceiling room with a wood or concrete; The PoleVault System; configuration instructions, and should be referred to as needed.; FCC Class B Notice; the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1-1 PoleVault Systems Installation • Introduction Introduction Overview This guide covers the installation of the Extron PoleVault ® 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 obtai...
Page 4 - PoleVault System installation and wiring overview
PoleVault Systems Installation • Introduction 1-2 Introduction, cont'd PVS 305S A POLEV AUL T SWITCHER INPUT SELECTION 1 2 PEAK NORMAL SIG NAL CONFIG 3 4 5 AUX A UDIO AUDIO LEVEL ADJUST PAGING SENSOR SENSIT IVIT Y VOICE LIFT MIC PEA K NORMAL SIGNAL INPUT Ceiling Mounted Paging Speaker Extron Priorit...
Page 5 - PoleVault Systems Installation • Introduction — Planning; Before you Begin Installation - Planning; that key aspects have been considered.; Typical classroom installation
1-3 PoleVault Systems Installation • Introduction — Planning Before you Begin Installation - Planning Before installation is started, several major factors must be considered to ensure that the installation process is as smooth and trouble free as possible, and that the final finished project meets ...
Page 6 - Introduction — Planning, cont’d; • Lighting; Example classroom installation; b. Location of the screen and projector; • Proposed screen location; ADA overhead and side clearance requirements
PoleVault Systems Installation • Introduction — Planning 1-4 Introduction — Planning, cont’d • Lighting Type and control (important for projector image viewing) Ambient light from windows Student Desks Teacher’s Desk TV / VCR / DVDInputs Screen/White BoardLocation Windows MLC ControllerLocation ...
Page 7 - d. Type and location of the speakers; Example classroom with four speaker installation
1-5 PoleVault Systems Installation • Introduction — Planning 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", "Section 4-2", "Space Allowance and Reach Ranges" ) 30" ...
Page 8 - Introduction — Inventory Overview; CABLES; hardware, individually boxed and labeled.; PoleVault A/V Source Input Wall Plates, and are shipped as follows:
PoleVault Systems Installation • Introduction — Inventory Overview 1-6 Introduction — Inventory Overview UPB 25 White 60-773-03 UPB 25 Universal Projector Bracket (4)Turnbuckles(5) Lag eye bolts(5) Concrete anchors(2) Cable clamps, Gal Steel(1) Safety wire (15 ft. 1/8 in. dia)(2) Tie wire (30 ft., 1...
Page 10 - b. Items not included; where desired, a P/2 DA2 or DA for PC signal to local monitor)
Introduction — Inventory Overview, cont’d 1-8 PoleVault Systems Installation • Introduction — Inventory Overview 1-8 b. Items not included The following items are not included. However, input and display devices are essential parts of the system, and at any installation they may vary depending on th...
Page 11 - d. Installation tools; Tools should include, but are not confined to:
1-9 PoleVault Systems Installation • Introduction — Inventory Overview 1-9 d. Installation tools To aid the professional installer, this checklist gives the tools recommended to complete the installation. Tools should include, but are not confined to: • Laser level, or two levels (large for screen i...
Page 12 - PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation; Installation Overview; Outline of installation steps; Secure the projector drop ceiling mount to the ceiling (page 2-6; — Install the FF 120 Speakers.; Terminate the speaker cable for the PVS switche; — Install the PMK 550 and the PVS 305SA.; Install the PMK 550 base plate (page 2-20; — Configure the switcher and the system.; Configure the system — Global Configurator (page 2-25
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation 2-1 Installation Overview This overview outlines the basic steps for installing the PoleVault System. Detailed description of these steps is given in five sections, Stages One though Five. N Additional installation hardware is needed and should be suppli...
Page 13 - PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 1; Stage One — Install the Screen and Projector; Stage 1; Slotted Pipe; Projector Bracket; PCM 340 Projector Drop Ceiling Mount
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 1 2-2 Stage One — Install the Screen and Projector Stage 1 This stage involves installing the three pieces of hardware shown below. SlottedPipe Slotted Pipe (supplied with PCM 340) Where it goes: Attaches to structural ceiling, rests on suspended...
Page 14 - Installation — Stage One, cont’d; Mark screen location; When marking the location of screens, devices, or the; Do not drill the holes at this time; Install projector to verify location; Place the PCM 340 over the T-frame, between the two; Place the PCM 340 on the T-bar
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 1 2-3 Installation — Stage One, cont’d 1. Mark screen location a. Mark the center line and the outer edges of the screen. T When marking the location of screens, devices, or the site for installing transmitters and MediaLink control devices, use ...
Page 15 - Using suitable screws, mount the projector onto the; Verify the image location; Verify image size and location by loosening the
2-4 PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 1 e. Using suitable screws, mount the projector onto the projector bracket, i.e., the lower portion of the UPB 25 as shown in step 2e ’s image. Align it so the security flange is at the rear. A minimum of three arms need to be attached to the...
Page 16 - Cut the ceiling tile; Mark the location of the PCM 340 on the T-frame. This; Preliminary safety hardware installation; . Mark and drill holes at 10 degrees out from vertical for; Mark structural ceiling for lag eye
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 1 2-5 Installation — Stage One, cont’d 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. T Mark the screen direction on back of the tile (e.g. ...
Page 17 - Finish Projector Drop Ceiling Mount; Attach turnbuckles at the corners; Hand tighten the turnbuckles
2-6 PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 1 6. Finish Projector Drop Ceiling Mount installation a. Detach the projector bracket/projector from the adjuster plate. Do not remove the projector bracket from the projector. b. Unscrew the UPB 25 adapter plate from the mounting pole. c. Lo...
Page 18 - integrating a 4S Raco electrical box (not supplied) on the; Install the Screen; Install Raco box and plaster ring
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 1 2-7 Installation — Stage One, cont’d 8. Install the electrical box (if required) W All electrical installation should be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with local and national building codes, fire and safety codes, and local and...
Page 19 - Stage Two — Install the Wall Plates and MLC 104 IP Plus; Stage 2; This stage involves installing the devices shown below.; PVT CV D; PVT CV D and PVT RGB D Plus PoleVault A/V Source Input Wall Plates*; Right Side; Rear View; MLC 104 IP Plus MediaLink Controller; PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 2
2-8 Stage Two — Install the Wall Plates and MLC 104 IP Plus Stage 2 This stage involves installing the devices shown below. Audio and VideoOutput Port (at rear) PVT CV D PVT RGB D Plus AUDIO IN L R VIDEO IN IR OUT S G COMPUTER IN AUDIO IN OUT MONITOR OUT IR OUT S G AUDIO IN L R VIDEO IN IR OUT S G D...
Page 20 - Installation — Stage Two, cont’d; PVT transmitter installation; the MLC controller to the MLC/Power control port
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 2 2-9 Installation — Stage Two, cont’d PVT transmitter installation • CAT 5 T568A signal transmission cables (connects PVT input wallplates to PVS 305SA switcher) MLC 104 IP Plus installation • MLC power and RS-232 control cable (connects the MLC...
Page 21 - Install the mud rings; Using the mud ring as a template, trace the inside of the; Repeat steps; MLC 104 IP Plus mud ring.; Features for mud ring installation
2-10 PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 2 N The installation must conform to national and local building and electrical codes, and UL requirements. Refer to the devices’ user manuals for details. 1. Install the mud rings N These devices can be installed using the supplied mud ring...
Page 22 - • CAT 5 cables for signal transmission from the; Use the supplied labels for clear cable; Signal Cable; Pull the cables at each location.
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 2 2-11 Installation — Stage Two, cont’d 2. Pull the cables (at the input locations) The following cables need to be installed: • CAT 5 cables for signal transmission from the A/V wall plates to the PVS 305SA N For PVT RGB D and PVT RGB D Plus wal...
Page 23 - Install wall plates; (for RGB devices, connect cable labeled A to port A and; Decora; Mount the PVT in the mud ring, then
2-12 PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 2 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). b. If desired, for PVT RGB D Plus plates, use a three conductor audio cable and...
Page 24 - Install MediaLink Controller; Connect the MLC power and RS-232 control cable; Connecting the MLC to the switcher; From MLC 104 IP Plus; White; Wire stripping lengths
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 2 2-13 Installation — Stage Two, cont’d 4. Install MediaLink Controller T 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...
Page 25 - Connect the IR/RS-232 projector communication cable as; Connect to the LAN using a CAT 5 cable; Terminal
2-14 PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 2 b. Connect the IR/RS-232 projector communication cable as shown for either RS-232 or IR projector control. N Some projectors require NULL connection wiring, which inverts the Tx and Rx connections. See the projector manufacturer’s manual f...
Page 26 - Secure the MLC 104 IP Plus to the
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 2 2-15 Installation — Stage Two, cont’d ExtronMLC 104 IP Plus Rotate locking armand insert into wallopening. OFF ON OFF ON Ext ron CONFI G DIS PLA Y MLC 104 IP P lus VOLUME 1 2 3 4 ON OF F VC R DV D PC ExtronMR 200 Modular Mud Ring 4e Secure the ...
Page 27 - Stage Three — Install the FF 120 Ceiling Speakers; Stage 3; Receives and outputs audio signal from PVS 305SA switcher; Terminal Cover; Cables
2-16 PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 2 Stage Three — Install the FF 120 Ceiling Speakers Stage 3 This stage 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: Re...
Page 28 - PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 3; Installation — Stage Three, cont’d; The installation must conform to national and; Install the speaker on the drop ceiling; Mark and cut the tile
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 3 2-17 Installation — Stage Three, cont’d N The installation must conform to national and local electrical codes, and UL requirements. Refer to the device’s user manual for details. 1. Cut ceiling tile If installing FF 120 speakers, do the follow...
Page 29 - Wire the captive screw connector.; Ohm Load; Ohm Total Load; Terminate the speaker cable for the PVS; To terminate the cable, strip the end of the cable 0.2 inch
2-18 PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 3 4c Wire the captive screw connector. PVS Switcher Rear Panel Speaker 1 Speaker 2 L R 4/8 Ohms AMPLIFIED OUTPUTS 4-pole Captive Screw Connector Audio output to speakers 8 Ohm Load Stereo R– Stereo R+ Stereo L– L R 8 Ohms AMPLIFIED OUTPUTS S...
Page 30 - PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 4; Stage Four — Install the PMK 550 and the PVS 305SA; Stage 4; This stage covers installing the devices shown below.; PVS 305SA PoleVault Switcher; PMK 550 Pole Mount Kit; VGA cable (connects to RGB output and projector)
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 4 2-19 Stage Four — Install the PMK 550 and the PVS 305SA Stage 4 This stage covers 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 2...
Page 31 - Slide the base plate up onto the pole; Install the PMK 550 base plate; screws from the center of the PMK 550 and slide the two; attach the switcher; Velcro strap and pads, by passing the strap through the; loosen the four pipe
2-20 PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 4 PVS 305SA and power supply on the PMK 550 base plate (inverted) 2d Slide the base plate up onto the pole and 2e secure with the set screws N The installation must conform to national and local building and electrical codes, and UL requirem...
Page 32 - Installation — Stage Four, cont’d; Gather the cables, pass them down; Switcher and projector cable overview; output video signal cables; that they hang out the pipe with the IR/RS-232 projector
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 4 2-21 Installation — Stage Four, cont’d 2b Gather the cables, pass them down the pipe. PoleVault Switcher Power Supply Projector Pole Cable Access Slot 1 1 1 4 2 3 3 4 5 6 To Projector Cables from A/V wall plates, MLC 104 IP Plus,and FF 120 spea...
Page 33 - g h; Finish installing the Pole Mount kit; Connect the cables as follows to the PVS 305SA:; Do not apply power yet.; Connect the cables to the switcher
2-22 PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 4 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 NPU TS RS-232 MLC/IR 2/4/8 Ohms CLASS 2 WIRING AMPLIFIED...
Page 34 - Screw the UPB 25 adjuster plate back onto the base of the
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 4 2-23 Installation — Stage Four, cont’d b. Screw the UPB 25 adjuster plate back onto the base of the pipe and tuck the cables through the back of the adapter plate. c. Replace the projector (with the UPB 25 bracket attached) on the adjuster plat...
Page 35 - PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 5; Stage Five — Configure the Switcher and the System; Configure the switcher — MLS Switcher; Run the DVD (or download) and install on a PC or laptop; Stage 5; MLS Configuration program (on supplied DVD or by
2-24 PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 5 Stage Five — Configure the Switcher and the System 1. Configure the switcher — MLS Switcher Configuration program a. Run the DVD (or download) and install on a PC or laptop the Extron MediaLink Switcher Configuration program. b. Ensure the...
Page 36 - Installation — Stage Five, cont’d; Configure the system — Global; Download and install Extron’s Global Configurator (GC); Help; Select the MLC 104 IP Plus/PoleVault system from the; NEXT; the pages to configure the MLC 104 IP Plus, as needed.
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 5 2-25 Installation — Stage Five, cont’d 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...
Page 37 - Check the MLC controller configuration and; yaw; Check that an image is present, adjust
2-26 PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 5 3. Test the system a. Connect all the input devices (e.g., PC, DVD, document camera, etc.) 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 ...
Page 38 - Final installation; Test the MLC configuration; Adjusting audio levels on the PVS 305SA
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 5 2-27 Installation — Stage Five, cont’d d. Test the controller ’s configuration with the following: • Check that the MLC is controlling the PVS 305SA switcher and projector, and output’s the correct image when switching inputs. • Check the proje...
Page 39 - Optional Accessory Installation — VoiceLift System; For detailed installation information, refer to the; VoiceLift Installation Instructions; supplied with the device; electrical installation should be performed; . Determine the optimal receiver location and mark and drill a; VoiceLift System included parts:; Attach the Z bracket to the ceiling tile; Plug VoiceLift cable into PVS 305SA
3-1 PoleVault Systems Installation • Optional Accessory Installation Optional Accessory Installation — VoiceLift System The Extron VoiceLift system is an easy-to-use, low-power, voice amplification system that ensures the speaker ’s voice can be clearly heard at a comfortable level throughout the cl...
Page 40 - Optional Accessory Installation — Priority Page Sensor Kit; Priority Page Sensor Kit included parts:; UL-compliant junction box with a cable clamp and a lid; Installation Procedure; tightly; • For a 25 V or 70 V system, wrap 5 to 8 loops.; Open the sensor and loop a wire
PoleVault Systems Installation • Optional Accessory Installation 3-2 Optional Accessory Installation — Priority Page Sensor Kit The Priority Page Sensor Kit momentarily silences classroom audio whenever a page is made from a public address (PA) system. For detailed information, refer to the Priority...
Page 41 - . Strip 3/16 inches of insulation from each conductor on the; Testing and Adjustment Procedure; Sensitivity
3-3 PoleVault Systems Installation • Optional Accessory Installation L R L R L R AUX AUDIO INPUT 5 LINE OUT PAGING SENSOR DO NOT GROUND OR SHORT SPEAKER OUTPUTS RS-232 MLC/IR 2/4/8 Ohms CLASS 2 WIRING AMPLIFIED AUDIO OUT VOL/MUTE Tx Rx IR 12V 10V 50mA CONTROL L R AUX AUDIO INPUT 5 C L R LINE OUT C L...
Page 42 - Specifications; manuals, or the product pages at; Mounting hardware; Dimensions; Devices; PoleVault Systems Installation • Reference Information; Reference Information
4-1 Specifications For detailed specifications and warranty information of the PoleVault System components, refer to the device manuals, or the product pages at www.extron.com . Mounting hardware PCM 340 Mounting ........................................ Drop ceiling mountableMaximum load ..............
Page 43 - Regulatory compliance; PVT CV D, PVT RGB D and PVT RGB D Plus; Wall or furniture mountable with included Decora wall plate.; PVT CV and PVT RGB D Plus; (fits the opening in a 1 gang Decora plate); Product weight; All nominal levels are at ± 10%
4-2 PoleVault Systems Installation • Reference Information Regulatory compliance Safety ................................... CE, c-UL, UL UL rated for use in plenum airspaces: meets UL 2043 for heat and smoke release, excluding the power supply; meets UL 60065 for safety. EMI/EMC .......................
Page 44 - Reference Information, cont’d; Projector Drop Ceiling Mount
PoleVault Systems Installation • Reference Information 4-3 Reference Information, cont’d Power Supply(included withPVS switcher) weight 0.9 lbs (0.4 kg) ExtronUPB 25 Universal ProjectorMounting Bracket weight 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg) Total weight (without projectoror electrical boxes)* 14 -16 lbs (6.4 -7.3 ...
Page 45 - SIS Command/Response Table; Command; Video Configuration; PVS 305SA specific symbol definitions; SIS; PoleVault Systems Installation • Basic SIS Commands
SIS Command/Response Table Command ASCII (Telnet) (host - switcher) Response (switcher to host) Video Configuration Set the video signal type X! * X2# \ Typ X! = X2#] View the video signal type X! \ Typ X! = X2#] Status Commands View all input status LS Frq= X2$ * X2$ * X2$ * X2$] View paging sensor...
Page 46 - Install projector to verify location (page 2-
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