Purpose Of This Manual; Organization - Elan s86a Installation Manual

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Preface

Purpose of This Manual

This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and connection examples, along with basic user infor-
mation for installation and ongoing use of the S86A Multi-Room Integrated Contoller. This manual is written for the
installer of this equipment.

Organization

The following information is contained in this manual:
Safety Information
S86A Introduction
S86A System Design
Overview
S86A Connections
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Programming
RS-232 Protocol
Rack Mounting
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Provides a comprehensive list of safety practices and procedures allowing for
the safe installation and operation of ELAN Home Systems' S86A Integrated Multi-Room
A/V Controller.
Provides an introduction to ELAN Home Systems' S86A Integrated Multi-
Room A/V Controller, along with system features to include Front and
Rear panel controls, indicators and connections, along with a short description
of each.
Provides a system design application overview of the S86A Integrated
Multi-Room A/V Controller for use in audio, video and automation applications.
Provides a description of S86A Integrated Multi-Room A/V Controller system connections to
included connections made with an ELAN System Precision Panel (SPP) and direct connec-
tions from the S86A to all other components.
Provides troubleshooting tables to help fix common discrepancies that may
be associated with the S86A Integrated Multi-Room A/V Controller.
Appendix A provides equipment specifications for the S86A Integrated
Multi-Room A/V Controller.
Appendix B provides a basic overview of steps necessary to download programming infor-
mation from VIA!®TOOLS or ELAN®TOOLS Setup software to the S86A Integrated Multi-
Room A/V Controller.
Appendix C contains all information necessary to create RS-232 command
structures when controlling the S86A Integrated Multi-Room A/V Controller with a third-
party RS-232 control device.
Appendix D contains all information necessary to mount the S86A to the optional
ELAN RMK3 Rack-Mount Kit.
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