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PoleVault Systems
Installation Guide for the PVS 200, 300, and 400
68-1390-01
Rev. D
03 09
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Precautions Safety Instructions • English Warning Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source indicated on the product. This This symbol is intended to alert the user of important operating and maintenance equipment is intended to be used with a main power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The (servicing) instructions in the literature provided with the equipment. third (grounding) pin is a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it. Th
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Introduction FCC Class A Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The Class A limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
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Introduction, cont'd PCM 240 4 4 Projector Drop Ceiling Mount Audio Audio Ceiling Mounted PV SI 3C LP AC Outlet Full Range Single Driver Ceiling Speakers AC for PoleVault 7 System Video In 8 AC for Projector (x2) 1 PMK 450 Multi-product Pole Mount Kit PVT RGB D 1 Gang RGB and Audio Input Video In PVS 204SA PoleVault Switcher 1 PVT CV D 1 Gang Video and Audio Input Video In Video Out PMP 6 (x2) 1 RS-232 Projector Mounting Pole PVT RGB D UPB 25 1 Gang Universal Projector RGB and Audio Input Mounti
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Before you Begin Installation - Planning Before installation is started, you must consider several major factors to ensure that the overall installation is as smooth and trouble free as possible, and that the final finished project meets the needs of the customers, users, audiences, and installer. The installation consideration on the following pages, though not comprehensive, should be consulted to help ensure that key aspects have been considered. 1. Room layout a. The room The applicatio
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Introduction — Planning, cont’d • Lighting Type and control (important for projector image viewing) Ambient light from windows Student Desks Speaker Location Windows Projector/Switcher Location MLC Controller Location Teacher’s Desk TV / VCR / DVD Inputs PVT A/V Wallplate Screen/White Board Location Location Example of a classroom installation b. Location of the screen and projector • Proposed screen location Normally located at the front center of the room (not covering fire alarm s
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• Viewing obstructions Pillars, furniture etc., window locations for glare reduction, obstructions between projector and screen 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") 10" 30" (25.5 cm) (76 cm) Max 24" 30" (61 cm) (76 cm) 48" 54" 46" (122 cm) (137 cm) (117 cm) Max Max 34" Max (86.5 cm) 9" 15" (23 cm) (38 cm) Min Min High / Lo
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Introduction — Inventory Overview 2. Inventory a. Included items The PoleVault System (PVS xxx) ships in two boxes. The larger box (42-1xx-xx) contain the devices and hardware, individually boxed and labeled. The smaller box (42-103-13) contains only the PV SI 3C LP speakers. Each PVS system has the same quantities of speakers, hardware and devices, but differ in the number and type of PoleVault A/V Source Input Wall Plates, and are shipped as follows: • PVS 200 (part # 42-108-03) includes
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PoleVault System Devices and Hardware, (cont'd) PoleVault System Devices and Hardware, cont’d PoleVault System 42-108-03 (or 42-109-03, or 42-110-03*) PVT RGB D PVT CV D MLC 104 IP Plus PVS 204SA PVT RGB D White PVS 204SA PVT CV D White MLC 104 IP Plus White 60-820-13 60-800-01 60-819-13 60-818-03 PVS 204SA PoleVault Switcher PVT CV D PVT RGB D MLC 104 IP Plus Wallplate Wallplate MediaLink Controller (1) 2-pole connector (orange) (2) 3-pole connector (blue) (1) 5-pole connector (blue) (1) A
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Introduction — Inventory Overview, cont’d PoleVault System Ceiling Speakers PV SI 3C LP White 42-103-13 PV SI 3C LP PV SI 3C LP Speakers (2) C-rings (8) C-ring attaching screws (4) V-rails (2) Speaker grills (8 pcs) Grill putty (1) Grill key If any items in the PoleVault System boxes are damaged or missing, contact the Extron Technical Hotline (see rear N cover for contact numbers). 1-8 1-8 PoleVault Systems Installation • Introduction — Inventory Overview
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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 their use. This list suggests various devices that may be used. • Projector (or display device) • Screen (and mounting hardware) • Input devices, such as: DVD/CD/VCR combo player (and cables) Document camera (and cables) PC or Mac (with keyboard, mouse, local monitor, VGA cables, RJ-45 network cables, p
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Introduction — Inventory Overview, cont’d 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 installation, small for wall plates and projector mounts) • Tape measure • Stud finder • Drill and drill bit set including a Unibit to cut through metal studs • Extension drill bit (3/4" min. (1.9 cm), 4 to 8' length (122 to 244 cm)
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Installation Overview 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. Additional installation hardware is needed and should be supplied by the installer. See Introduction, “Items not N included” on page 1-9, for a list. Optional accessories may be desired for this installation. See Introduction, “Optional items”, for a list on page 1-9, or visit www
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Stage One — Install the Screen and Projector Stage 1 This stage involves installing the three pieces of hardware shown below. PCM 240 Projector Ceiling Mount PMP Projector Mounting Pole 1-gang and 2-gang Accessory Mounting Points (e.g. power sockets) Cable Pipe Access Pipe Cutout Adapter Threaded at both Adapter (install this ends Set Screws (2) end uppermost) T-bar Securing Screws (4) Pipe Adapter Plate Lock Nuts (4) Where it goes: Screws up into PCM 240. Where it goes: Attaches to structu
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1. Mark screen location a. Mark the center line and the outer edges of screen. T When marking the location of screens, devices, or site for installing transmitters and MediaLink control devices, use painters tape to avoid wall surface damage. 1a Mark the screen location When marking the center line of the screen, where possible, keep it aligned with the center of the ceiling tile. This makes the projector installation and alignment easier. b. Mark any structural studs, utility pipes,
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Installation — Stage One, cont’d e. Using suitable screws, mount the projector onto the lower portion of the UPB 25 (the projector bracket, 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 projector Adjust the arms to fit as needed. Lock down the arm adjustment screws. T Adjust the threaded barrels at the end of each arm to keep the bracket level. Security Flange 2e Attach the bracket to the projector f.
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4. Cut the ceiling tile a. Mark the location of the PCM 240 on the T-bar, before X" removing it. 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. with Y" an arrow or “to front”) to help orientation of tile when replacing it after cutting. T-bar b. Measure the distances X and Y (see figure) from the inner vertical section of the front and left T-bar runners to the center of the Pipe Adapter Plate. Minimum a
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Installation — Stage One, cont’d 6. Secure the Projector Ceiling Mount to the ceiling a. Attach the four turnbuckles to the mounting plate, one at each corner. C DO NOT rest or lean on the mounting plate or suspended ceiling when attaching turnbuckles, tie wire, or when drilling into the ceiling N For safest installation, insert the turnbuckle from the outside so that it hooks inwards. Attach turnbuckles at the corners 6a b. Mark and drill holes at 10 degrees out from vertical. Drill
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g. Pass the safety cable through the fifth and center anchor Attach safety cable and attach it to the center holes on either side of the plate. to center holes and secure with cable Ensure the cable is of equal length on both sides of the clamps. anchor and secure the cable using the cable clamps. 6g Attach the safety cable to the PCM T Install any optional power outlets in the 2 gang opening on the mounting plate, towards the outside edge of the mount, so it does not interfere with t
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00-05-A6-01-6B-F5 PRESS TAB WITH TWEEKER TO REMOVE A B MLS POWER DISPLAY A B C D E DIGITAL RS-232 RS-232/IR COMM LINK I/O 12V Stage Two — Install the Wall Plates and MLC 104 IP Stage 2 This stage involves installing the devices shown below. PVT CV D and PVT RGB D PoleVault A/V Source Input Wall Plates Decora Audio and Video Audio and Video Faceplate Output Port (at rear) Output Ports (2* - at rear) AUDIO IN AUDIO IN L L AUDIO IN Audio and Audio and R R Video input Video input COMP
