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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 (e.g., 00-05-A6-03-9G-H4)
can be found on a label on the rear of the controller.
T The length of exposed wire is critical to avoid
transmission problems. Ensure the lengths given
here are adhered to when stripping the cables for
connection.
N If a drain wire is used, both ends of the
wire must be covered by heat shrink to
avoid accidental grounding.
a. Connect the MLC power and RS-232 control cable as
shown.
N The MLC 104 IP Plus is powered from the
PVS 204SA. DO NOT connect an external
power supply to the MLC 104 IP Plus unless
installing an optional secondary control panel.
RS-232/MLC/IR
Tx Rx IR
+12V
PVS 204SA
Switcher's rear panel
RS-232/MLC/IR port
A B C D E
Heat Shrink
over Drain Wire
+12 VDC
Ground ( )
Ground ( )
B Receive (Rx)
A
Transmit (Tx)
NOTE
If you use cable that has a drain wire, tie
the drain wire to ground at both ends.
Apply heat shrink cover to both ends of the
wire to avoid accidental grounding.
From MLC 104 IP Plus
terminal
A - (Rx on the MLS port)
B - (Tx on the MLS port)
MLS RS-232 Ground
Power Ground
12 V In
Transmit (Tx)
B
Receive (Rx)
A
Heat Shrink
over Drain Wire
A
B
MLS
RS-232
MLC's MLS and
Power ports
Connecting the MLC to the switcher
4a
PoleVault Systems Installation • Installation — Stage 2
Wire Bared
(5 mm)
Heat Shrink on
Drain Wire
T Wire stripping lengths
Wire color
White
Violet
Drain wire
Black
Red
PWR
12V
3/16"
Heat Shrink on
Outer Jacket to
Max.
Inner Conductor
Transition
7/8
"
(22 mm)
To PVS 204SA terminal
A - (Tx on the RS-232 port)
B - (Rx on the RS-232 port)
D - Ground
D - Ground
E - +12 V
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