Extron electronics PVM 220 User manual

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PVM 220 • Installation Guide
The Extron PVM 220 is an enclosure for the safe mounting of PoleVault®
system devices in the plenum area of a suspended ceiling.
The main enclosure will t on a 24 x 24 inch (61 cm x 61 cm) framed tile
space and is used to mount a PoleVault System switcher and the power
supply, and other optional Extron AV devices. The PVM 220 comes with
a detachable device mounting plate that makes installation of PoleVault
devices and accessories easier.
The PVM 220 is UL Listed for use in plenum airspaces: meets
UL 2043 for heat and smoke release.
Suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with
Section 300-22(C) of the National Electrical Code, and Sections
2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1,
CSA C22.1. The product has been additionally investigated to
UL 2043, "Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete
Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces ".
NOTES:
• The following is an example list of products that are approved for use in the UL 2043 rated Extron PVM 220 enclosure as
part of the Extron PlenumVault System: • PVS 305SA IP PoleVault Switcher • PVS 405D PoleVault Switcher
• PVS 407D PoleVault Switcher • CC 100C Network Codec • IPL 250 IP Link Controller • SW2 HDMI Switcher
In addition, any Extron product that has been individually tested and UL 2043 approved can also be used.
For a complete list of products that are approved for use with the plenum rated PVM 220, visit www.extron.com
or contact Extron.
• The PoleVault switcher and other AV devices are not supplied with the PVM 220.
• For full installation, conguration, menus, connector wiring, and operation details of the PoleVault switcher, see the
PoleVault System Installation Guide, available at www.extron.com.
Figure 1. PVM 220 Installed (Access Door Open)
Pre-installation
Read all instructions before installing this enclosure.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
• Installation of this product must be done by a qualied, professional installer.
• Installation of this product (including the wiring of devices) must meet national electrical codes, and local building
standards and codes.
• A readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the building installation wiring.
• Building installation wiring to be protected by a UL Listed circuit breaker rated 20 A.
• Observe all local and national building and safety codes, UL requirements, and ADA Accessibility Guidelines.
• Only for use with Extron UL Listed ITE or audio/visual equipment, or equivalent.
Identify the location where the PVM 220 will be installed. Typically this would be a T-grid suspended ceiling with minimum
24 x 24 inch tiles, close to the display device location. Take into consideration access to a power source and the proximity of
other utilities (gas, water, re sprinklers and so forth). Also consider the other devices that are associated with the PoleVault
switcher, such as speakers, input and output devices, wallplates and control devices, and the facility communication systems
(such as a department information system).
PVM 220 Features
The PVM 220 comprises of a main enclosure, an access door, and a device mounting plate (see gure 1 above).
The device mounting plate ts onto the door frame and allows access to the devices and cables when the door is open.
Additional installation hardware is needed for this installation, and it should be supplied by the installer.
Included hardware for installation:
For Enclosure Installation Size and (Quantity) For Device Mounting (Quantity)
Suspension cables 15 feet x 1/16 inch dia. (4) #4-40 device mounting screws (10)
Suspension cable locks (4) Zip ties long (4), short (15)
Lag eye bolts 1¼ x ¼ inch (4) Signal cable tie downs (15)
Cable clamps 1 inch (1), ¾ inch (2)
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Access
Door
PVM 220
Enclosure
Device
Mounting Plate

PVM 220 • Installation Guide (Continued)
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Installation
Step 1 — Remove device mounting plate from the access door.
a. Open the access door and remove the two screws* that are located in
the bottom corners of the plate (left and right sides), near the door
latches and door tether "T".
NOTES:
• *Door screws used are either Phillips screws or
thumbscrews. Overall procedure is the same.
• Do not remove any of the screws located below the hinges.
b. Swing the bottom of the plate up to separate it from the door frame,
then slide the plate to the right until it becomes free of the hinge pins
on the door frame.
Retain the device mounting plate for later use
(see Step 6 on page 4).
Step 2 — Remove ceiling tile and install suspension cables.
If installing with a threaded rod, see Step 3, For threaded rod installation on
next page.
a. At the location where the PVM 220 is to be installed, remove the ceiling
tile and mark the T-grid for that tile then remove the adjacent tiles to
make working on the grid easier.
b. At an approximate angle of 10 degrees out from each corner of where
the PVM 220 will be installed, mark and drill four holes in the structural
ceiling for the suspension cable anchors.
c. Screw a lag eye bolt (or an appropriate anchor) into each hole.
d. Thread the looped end of the suspension cable though the bolt eyehole,
pass the rest of the cable through the loop and tighten.
Allow each cable to hang down.
Step 3 —Suspend the main PVM 220 enclosure from the ceiling.
a. Lift and place the PVM 220 enclosure carefully onto the T-grid so
that it sits squarely on the grid.
b. Holding a cable lock, press the locking pin down (following arrow
directions) and pass the loose end of one the cables down through
the large hole in the lock. Ensure that about 12-15 inches of cable
has exited the bottom of the lock.
c. Pass the loose end of the cable directly through the corner hole
on the PVM 220 enclosure and then back up through the other
large hole in the lock. Ensure that at least six inches of cable
comes out through the top of the lock.
d. Repeat for each corner.
e. Adjust the cable tension through all locks, making each cable taut
without lifting the PVM 220 off the T-grid.
Thread the cable down through
the cable lock, through the hole
on the frame of the enclosure and
back up through the lock.
Cable Lock
Locking Pin
Figure 2. Remove the mounting plate from the door.
Figure 3. Tie the cable to the ceiling anchor.
Remove this screw* on
the right and left sides
of the mounting plate.
Swing the mounting plate out from the door frame
and slide the plate to the right, off the hinge pins.
Bottom of Door
(inside right
corner view)
Door Tether “T”
*Screws used are either
Phillips or thumbscrews.
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Figure 4. Secure the PVM 220 to the ceiling with
cable on all corners.

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For threaded rod installation
NOTES:
• 1/4 inch or 3/8 inch diameter threaded rods are recommended for
installing this product.
• The threaded rod should be properly secured to the ceiling structure.
For example, properly fasten a unistrut to the ceiling structure and
attach threaded rods using nuts and washers.
Secure the frame to the structural ceiling using threaded rods.
To do this:
a. Attach four rods to the support structure by using, for example
a unistrut, one over each corner of the PVM 220 installation location.
b. Attach a rod to each corner securing point of the PVM 220 with nuts and
washers (see gure 5 at right).
c. Adjust all the nuts to secure the PVM 220 to the ceiling, keeping it level and
without lifting the unit from the T-grid.
NOTE: The nuts and washers for threaded rod installation are not
supplied with the PVM 220.
Step 4 — Run AC power wiring to the AC module in the PVM 220.
If power is not available close to the installation location, install a junction box or power source at the area.
NOTES:
• This must be done by a qualied electrician and must meet local and national electrical, building and safety codes and
all the regulatory requirements (see Important Instructions on page 1).
• Use metal conduit only to run wire to the AC module.
• Do not run power cable in the same conduit as signal cables.
• Use 12 AWG gauge solid copper wire only, as required by the installed power receptacles.
Run the power cable through metal conduit and wire it into the
PVM 220 power module.
To do this:
a. Unscrew the two center screws (left and right side) of
the power inlet/control panel and remove from
the enclosure (see gure 6 at right).
b. Unscrew the two screws on the corners and detach
the outer cover.
c. Attach the metal conduit to the outer cover.
NOTES:
• Remove only the knockouts that are to be
used for cabling. Leave intact the unused
knockouts.
• The three knockout sizes are ½ inch to
¾ inch, ¾ to 1 inch, and 1 to 1¼ inch.
d. Run the wires through the conduit and connect to the
AC receptacles.
e. Reassemble the power module.
f. Reattach the module to the enclosure.
NOTE: The power module outlets must be used to
power installed AV devices only.
Figure 5. Secure the PVM 220 to the ceiling
with threaded rod.
1/2" Conduit
Knockout
Remove screws and
remove power module
from the PVM 220 enclosure.
Attach a metal
conduit to the
outer cover.
Remove screws and
detach the outer cover
from power module.
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Insert threaded rods
through holes on the ends
of the mounting plate.
Attach washers and nuts and secure.
Figure 6. Remove the power module from the enclosure
to attach the metal conduit.

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PVM 220 • Installation Guide (Continued)
Step 5 — Run signal and control cables to the PVM 220.
Run the signal and control cables either into cable clamps or through
conduit attached to the PVM 220 enclosure (see gure 7).
To install a cable clamp on the enclosure:
a. Select a suitable sized cable clamp for the quantity and
thickness of cable to be fed into the enclosure (see the Notes
on page 3, Step 4 for knockout sizes).
b. Identify the most suitable cable entry point and remove one
or more knockouts as needed.
NOTE: Remove only the knockouts that are to be used for
cabling. Leave intact the unused knockouts.
c. Remove the large nut from the back of the cable clamp and
insert the clamp into the enclosure knockout from the inside.
d. Place the nut on the clamp and tighten to secure.
e. Pass the cables through the clamp into the enclosure. Leave
enough cable slack at the PVM 220 to ensure cable connection
to any device is maintained when the access door is open.
f. Tighten down the cable clamp until the cables are held rmly.
Avoid damaging or bending cables at too sharp an angle.
NOTE: See the PoleVault System Installation Guide for full
cable connection details.
Step 6 — Install devices onto the device mounting plate.
NOTE: The maximum door load is 15 lbs (6.8 kg).
To mount the devices and accessories:
a. If mounting a PoleVault (PVS) switcher, carefully align the
switcher with the appropriate holes in the marked location on
the device mounting plate (the location is indicated by a white
device outline and 2 arrows, see gure 8).
Non-PVS devices can be mounted anywhere within the enclosure.
NOTE: The PVS switcher must be mounted in the
designated area ONLY. This ensures that the switcher is
positioned correctly for proper ventilation.
b. Secure the PVS switcher with the supplied #4-40, 3/16 inch
mounting screws, tightening each one until snug. Do not
overtighten.
c. Align the power supply with the appropriate holes in the marked
location on the device mounting plate (location is indicated
by a white device outline and 3 arrows). Secure using the
supplied screws.
NOTE: Replacement power supplies must be either the
equivalent Extron power supply, or a UL Listed NEC
Class 2 power supply.
d. Mount all other devices following the procedures in the
supplied device guide.
PVS405SA IP
POLEVAULTSWITCHER
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PAGING
SENSOR
SENSITIVITY
PEAK
NORMAL
SIGNAL
VOICELIFT
PEAK
NORMAL
SIGNAL
INPUT
SELECT
CONFIG
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AUX
AUDIO
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Mount the PoleVault
switcher with the front
panel facing outwards
in the marked location.
Mount other optional
devices as desired.
Mount the PoleVault
Switcher Power Supply
in the marked location.
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Mounting Plate
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Figure 8. PVS Switcher and Power Supply Mounting
Locations on Device Mounting Plate.
ìPush the cable clamp into the
knockout from inside the enclosure.
íAttach the nut from the outside
of the enclosure.
Figure 7. Install a cable clamp on the PVM 220
enclosure (viewed from above).
POWER
SUPPLY
POLEVAULT SWITCHER
Figure 9. Install the devices onto the mounting plate.

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21.50"
(546 mm)
21.875"
(556 mm)
Cut the ceiling tile to
21.5 x 21.875 inches
and use that part for
insertion into the
access door.
Example: 24 x 24 inch Ceiling Tile
Bottom of Door (Door Locks)
Step 7 — Cut and install the ceiling tile in the access door.
NOTES:
• The door can accept a ceiling tile thicknesses of ½ inch
to 1¼ inches. Check the tile thickness before cutting.
• If the ceiling tiles have a specic pattern direction, ensure
the overall pattern direction is maintained when cutting
and tting the cut tile insert into the access door.
a. Mark the dimensions (21.5 inches by 21.875 inches) for the
PVM 220 access door on the ceiling tile and cut the tile to size.
b. With the access door open, insert the cut ceiling tile into the
door frame (see gure 11, below right).
Step 8 — Install the device mounting plate onto the access
door.
To fit the mounting plate and devices on the access door:
a. Align and slide the device mounting plate onto the two
hinge pins located at the top of the door frame.
b. Secure the plate into place with the two mounting
plate screws, located at the bottom of the
door frame.
Step 9 — Connect the cables to the devices.
NOTES:
• See the PoleVault System Installation Guide or the
relevant PoleVault switcher user guide for connecting
cables and devices to the PVS device.
• For cable connections to optional devices see the
relevant device guide or manual.
Connect and dress the device cables as needed, providing
enough slack to open and close the access door.
If equipped with a fan, plug the fan controller cable into the switcher
power supply. The fan comes pre-wired to the controller in the
enclosure.
NOTE: The fan is controlled automatically by the internal
temperature of the PVM 220. The fan can also be turned on
or off manually (see below for wiring). Manually controlling
the fan overrides the automatic thermal control mode.
The fan can be wired to a control system for manual On/Off as
follows (see gure 12 for connectors):
• For manual On, wire a latching relay to the On and Ground
connectors on the fan controller.
• For manual Off, wire a latching relay to the Off and Ground
connectors on the fan controller.
Step 10 — Verify and configure the setup.
Turn on the power to all the devices. Verify and congure the
system (see the relevant PoleVault switcher user guide available
at www.extron.com for full details).
Figure 10. Cut the ceiling tile for insertion into the
access door.
Figure 11. Insert the ceiling tile and attach the device
mounting plate to the door frame.
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POLEVAULTSWITCHER
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PAGING
SENSOR
SENSITIVITY
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NORMAL
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5
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AUDIO
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FAN (Red)
FAN (Black)
ON
OFF
GROUND
Figure 12. If equipped with a fan, wire the fan controller
for an manual On/Off option.
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POLEVAULTSWITCHER
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PAGING
SENSOR
SENSITIVITY
PEAK
NORMAL
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Ceiling Tile
Insert
Door Frame
Device Mounting
Plate (with devices
installed)
PVM 220 Enclosure
PoleVault
Switcher
(front panel
facing down) Device Mounting
Plate Screws
Device Mounting
Plate Hinge Pins
Device Mounting
Plate Hinges

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PVM 220 • Installation Guide (Continued)
Step 11 — Attach the door tether to the door.
The PVM 220 enclosure has a door tether cable installed on
the right side of the enclosure (when viewed from the front).
After the device mounting plate is installed, the tether should
be attached to the door to ensure safety when the door is
opened.
To attach the tether to the door:
a. With the door fully open, locate the door tether
attached within the enclosure. The tether
has a looped end to be attached to the door.
b. In the lower corners of the door locate the cutout with
a "T" shaped metal tab (see gure 13).
c. Stretch the tether and close up the door until the loop on
the tether can be carefully slid over the "T" tab on
the door. Ensure the loop is completely over the "T".
d. Carefully lower the door to the full extent of the tether
to ensure it functions correctly.
Step 12 — Secure the door latches.
Both door latches can be made secure so the door cannot
be opened accidentally or inadvertently.
To secure the latches close the door and tighten down the
small set screws onto the latch (see gure 14).
For full safety secure both latches.
To secure the latch from opening
tighten down the set screw onto the latch.
Push the tether loop completely over the T tab on the door.
Figure 14. Secure the door latches (side of door view).
PVM 220 Enclosure Dimensions
Figure 13. Attach the Tether to the Door (as viewed from
inside enclosure).
Figure 15. Enclosure Dimensions
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