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®
PoleVault Systems
(featuring the PVS 305SA)
Installation Guide
68-1691-01
Rev. A
08 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 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 are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, the
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INPUT SELECTION PVS 305SA AUDIO LEVEL ADJUST POLEVAULT SWITCHER 1 2 3 4 5 INPUT PEAK MIC PEAK PSENSOR AGING CONFIG NORMAL SIGNAL NORMAL SIGNAL AUX AUDIO V OI CE LI FT SENSITIVITY DISPLAY ON OFF VCR 1 DVD 2 VOLUME PC 3 CONFIG 4 MLC 104 IP PLUS Extron VIDEO IN Extron AUDIO IN R L AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO AUDIO IR OUT IN OUT COMPUTER IN S G AUDIO IN COMPUTER IN R L MONITOR OUT IR OUT S G IR OUT Extron S G Introduction, cont'd Extron FF 120 Flat Field Extron Priority Extron Ceiling Speakers Page S
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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 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 applicati
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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 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 strobe
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® 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 Forward Reach Limits High / Low Side Reach Limits Max Side Reach over Obstruction Limits (ADA referenced figure 5a, redrawn) (ADA refe
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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 (42-120-03) contains only the FF 120 speakers. Each PVS system has the same quantities of speakers, hardware and devices, but differs 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 on
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PoleVault System Devices and Hardware, cont’d PoleVault System 42-108-03 (or 42-109-03*, or 42-110-03*) FF 120 PVT CV D PVT RGB D Plus MLC 104 IP Plus PVS 305SA PVT RGB D White PVT CV D White 60-820-13 60-819-33 VIDEO IN PVS 305SA MLC 104 IP Plus White FF 120 AUDIO IN 60-986-01 AUDIO IN 60-818-03 L R 42-120-03 COMPUTER IN S G PVS 305SA INPUT SELECTION POLEVAULT SWITCHER IR OUT DISPLAY AUDIO LEVEL ADJUST 1 2 3 4 5 PAGING INPUT PEAK MIC PEAK SENSOR ON VCR NORMAL NORMAL OFF 1 CONFIG SIGNAL SIGN
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Introduction — Inventory Overview, cont’d 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 monit
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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., 4 to 8 foot length, to drill through fire-breaks) • Socket set • Pipe strap o
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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 1-8, for a list. Optional accessories may be desired for this installation. For a list see Introduction, “Optional items”, on page 1-8, or visit www.extron.com for detail
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Stage One — Install the Screen and Projector Stage 1 This stage involves installing the three pieces of hardware shown below. Slotted Pipe PCM 340 Projector Drop Ceiling Mount (supplied with PCM 340) 1-gang and 2-gang Accessory Mounting Base Points (e.g., Power Sockets) Plate Pipe Adapter Pipe Adapter Plate Wing Nuts (4) T-frame Securing Screws (4) Pipe Adapter Slotted Set Screws (2) Pipe Where it goes: Attaches to structural ceiling, rests on Where it goes: Locks into place in suspended
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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 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. Mar
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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 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 level the bracket. Security Flange Attach the bracket to the projector 2e f. Lift the projector up to the a
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Installation — Stage One, cont’d 4. Cut the ceiling tile a. Mark the location of the PCM 340 on the T-frame. This X" 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-frame runners to the center of the Pipe Adapter P
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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. Loosen the set screws on the PCM 340 and the pipe location screw and remove the mounting pole, then loosen the T-frame securing screws and remove the PCM 340 from its marked location. d. Replace the cut ceiling tile, checking its orientation to alig
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Installation — Stage One, cont’d 8. Install the electrical box (if required) All electrical installation should be W Raco 231 performed by qualified personnel in accordance with local and national building codes, fire and safety codes, and local and national electrical codes. If required, the following method is recommended for integrating a 4S Raco electrical box (not supplied) on the PCM base plate (e.g., a Raco 231, 2 1/8 inch deep, 4x4 inch Use the smallest electrical box an
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G S G R L PRESS TAB WITH TWEEKER TO REMOVE A B MLS DISPLAY A B C D E DIGITAL POWER RS-232/IR COMM LINK I/O RS-232 12V Stage Two — Install the Wall Plates and MLC 104 IP Plus Stage 2 This stage involves installing the devices shown below. PVT CV D and PVT RGB D Plus PoleVault A/V Source Input Wall Plates* PVT CV D PVT RGB D Plus Line Out Audio Output Audio and AUDIO Line Out IN OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Audio and Port Video input Audio Input COMPUTER IN Video input AUDIO IN AUDIO IN C
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Installation — Stage Two, cont’d Cables PVT transmitter installation • CAT 5 T568A signal transmission cables (connects CAT 5 Patch, 50 ft PVT input wallplates to PVS 305SA switcher) 26-637-50 MLC 104 IP Plus installation • MLC power and RS-232 control cable (connects MLC, PW/RS-232/VC, 50 ft the MLC controller to the MLC/Power control port 26-626-50 on the PVS 305SA switcher) • IR/RS-232 communications cable control cable IR SERIAL COMM, 50 ft (connects the MLC controller to t
