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- Page 1 User Manual IPAV Pro Series User Manual 4K IP Streaming Extender Model IPAV1100-TX & IPAV2100-RX IPAV1000-TX & IPAV2000-RX IPAV1102-TX IPAV1200-TX Designed in Germany © 2019 PureLink GmbH All rights reserved. V1.1...
- Page 2 User Manual IPAV Pro Series Preface Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only. Different model layouts and specifications are subject to the physical product. This manual is for operation instructions only, not for any maintenance usage.
- Page 3 User Manual IPAV Pro Series REACH | 1907/2006/EU ROHS | 2011/65/EU PureLink hereby declares that this products PureTools IPAV1100-TX & IPAV2100-RX, IPAV1000-TX&IPAV2000-RX, IPAV1102-TX, IPAV1200-TX complies with Directives 1907/2006/EU und 2011/65/EU. EMC / LVD (Electro Magnetic Compatibility / Low Voltage Directive) PureLink GmbH hereby declares that this products PureTools IPAV1100-TX &...
- Page 4 User Manual IPAV Pro Series SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material ...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
User Manual IPAV Pro Series Table of Contents 1. Product Introduction ........................1 1.1 About 10G Networks ....................... 1 1.2 Features ..........................2 1.3 Package List ........................3 2. Specification ..........................5 2.1 IPAV1100-TX ........................5 2.2 IPAV2100-RX ........................6 2.3 IPAV1000-TX ........................ - Page 6 User Manual IPAV Pro Series 3.7 RS232 Pin Definition .....................24 3.8 XLR Pin Definition ......................24 4. System Connection ........................25 4.1 Usage Precaution ......................25 4.2 System Connection ......................25 4.3 System Diagram ......................26 4.4 Switch Selection ......................27 5. Operation of IPAV Pro Control Center ................. 28 5.1 General Information ......................28...
- Page 7 User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.9.2 Sending IR Data from IPAV Pro Control Center to a Device ....50 5.10 Global Command Options and Settings ..............51 5.10.1 Receiver (RX) Settings Options ..............51 5.10.2 Transmitter (TX) Settings Options ............... 56 5.10.3 Clean Settings forTX and RX .................
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Page 8: Product Introduction
Multi Mode fiber. It can be controlled by one PC with installed control software (IPAV Pro Control Center) and one 10GbE Switch to control a variety of functions. The IPAV Pro series provides one of the most advanced IP streaming solutions on the market utilizing BlueRiver™ NT+ technology, which synergizes various IP/AV standards to work together as one. -
Page 9: Features
User Manual IPAV Pro Series This architecture makes use of data packages that can be easily and independently routed to the desired unit. A variety of transmission modes are possible this way, from one transmitter to one receiver (point to point) or one transmitter to many receivers (point to multipoint) or many transmitters to many receivers (multipoint to multipoint) as well as software controllable video wall integration. -
Page 10: Package List
User Manual IPAV Pro Series Allows a video source to be stretched across multiple displays (max. 5x5 video wall). Seamless switching between different transmitters with selectable output resolutions up to 4K incl. receiver-sided scaling ability to fit the display format. - Page 11 User Manual IPAV Pro Series Model Package List 1x IPAV1000-TX Transmitter 2x Mounting Ears with 6 Screws 4x Plastic Cushions IPAV1000-TX 1x 3-pin Terminal Block 2x 5-pin Terminal Blocks 1x Power Adaptor (12V DC 2A) ...
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Page 12: Specification
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 2. Specification 2.1 IPAV1100-TX IPAV1100-TX Video Input (1) HDMI, (1) DP Video Input Connector (1) Type-A Female HDMI, (1) DisplayPort HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit DP Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit... -
Page 13: Ipav2100-Rx
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 2.2 IPAV2100-RX IPAV2100-RX Video Output (1) HDMI Video Output Connector (1) Type-A Female HDMI HDMI Output Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit Audio Output (1) Balanced stereo Audio Output Connector (1) 5pin mini XLR (1) CAT (10G), (1) FIBER (10G), (1) RS232,... -
Page 14: Ipav1000-Tx
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 2.3 IPAV1000-TX IPAV1000-TX Video Input (1) HDMI, (1) DP Video Input Connector (1) Type-A female HDMI, (1) DisplayPort HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit DP Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit Audio Input... -
Page 15: Ipav2000-Rx
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 2.4 IPAV2000-RX IPAV2000-RX Video Output (1) HDMI Video Output Connector (1) Type-A female HDMI HDMI Output Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit Audio Output (1) Balanced Stereo Audio Output Connector (1) 5-pin terminal block (1) 10G LAN, (1) SFP+, (1) IR IN, (1) IR OUT,... -
Page 16: Ipav1102-Tx
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 2.5 IPAV1102-TX IPAV1102-TX (Integrated 2 IPAV1100-TX Transmitter Mainboards) Video Input (2) HDMI, (2) DP Video Input Connector (2) Type-A Female HDMI, (2) DisplayPort HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit DP Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit... -
Page 17: Ipav1200-Tx
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 2.6 IPAV1200-TX IPAV1200-TX (OpenGear 4K IP Streaming Card) Video Input (1) HDMI Video Input Connector (1) Type-A female HDMI HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit Audio Input (1) AUDIO Audio Input Connector (1) 5pin mini XLR... -
Page 18: Panel Description
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 3. Panel Description 3.1 IPAV1100-TX 3.1.1 Back and Side Panel ① HDMI IN: Type-A female HDMI port for HDMI video source device. ② DP IN: DisplayPort input port for DP video source device. ③ CAT (10G): RJ45 port to connect directly to the RX or a network switch using Cat6a / Cat7. -
Page 19: Front And Side Panel
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 3.1.2 Front and Side Panel ① 220~240V AC OUT: Rugged D-Type Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector for redundant AC output to cascade multiple units. ② Mounting hole for truss clamp (second one on the bottom side) -
Page 20: Ipav2100-Rx
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 3.2 IPAV2100-RX 3.2.1 Back and Side Panel ① HDMI OUT: Type-A female HDMI port for HDMI display device. ② CAT (10G): RJ45 input to connect directly to the TX or network switch using a Cat6a / Cat7 cable. -
Page 21: Front And Side Panel
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 3.2.2 Front and Side Panel ① 220~240V AC OUT: Rugged D-Type Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector for redundant AC output to cascade multiple units. ② Mounting hole for truss clamp (second one on the bottom side). -
Page 22: Ipav1000-Tx
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 3.3 IPAV1000-TX 3.3.1 Front Panel 1 2 3 4 ① POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied. ② LINK LED: The LED indicates if Ethernet packets are transmitted. LED off: Packets are not transmitted. -
Page 23: Rear Panel
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 3.3.2 Rear Panel ① DC 12V: DC port for AC power adapter connection. ② DP IN: DisplayPort input port to connect DP video source device. ③ HDMI IN: Type-A female HDMI port to connect HDMI video source device. -
Page 24: Ipav2000-Rx
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 3.4 IPAV2000-RX 3.4.1 Front Panel 1 2 3 ① POWER LED: The LED illuminates red when power is applied. ② LINK LED: The LED indicates if Ethernet packets are transmitted. LED off: Packets are not transmitted. -
Page 25: Rear Panel
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 3.4.2 Rear Panel ① DC 12V: DC port for AC power adapter connection. ② HDMI OUT: RJ45 port to connect directly to the TX or a network switch using a CATx cable. ③ 10G LAN: RJ45 port to connect RX or Network Switch with CATx cable. -
Page 26: Ipav1102-Tx
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 3.5 IPAV1102-TX The IPAV1102-TX transmitter is integrated by two IPAV1100-TX. Here take one of transmitters as an example to describe its interfaces. ① HDMI IN: Type-A female HDMI port for HDMI video source device. ② DP IN: DisplayPort input port for DP video source device. -
Page 27: Ipav1200-Tx
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 3.6 IPAV1200-TX The IPAV1200-TX is a 4K IP Streaming Card designed for operation with OG3 or OGX OpenGear chassis' (sold separately). The card is for use where high density I/O is required or in mission critical 24/7 applications. - Page 28 User Manual IPAV Pro Series ③ HDMI IN: Type-A female HDMI port for HDMI video source device. ④ FIBER (10G): SFP+ port comes unequipped. Single-mode and Multi-mode duplex LC fiber modules available (IPAV-SFP10G-MM and IPAV-SFP10G-SM) ⑤ CAT (10G): RJ45 port to connect directly to the RX or a network switch using Cat6a / Cat7.
- Page 29 User Manual IPAV Pro Series 6) Ensure the module aligns with the desired card slot before tightening the screws. 7) Using a screwdriver and the supplied screw, fasten the Rear Module to the frame back plane. Do not over tighten.
- Page 30 User Manual IPAV Pro Series 3) Hold the Front Module by the edges and carefully align the Front Module edges with the rails inside the frame. The slots are numbered starting from the left-most slot when facing the fame front.
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Page 31: Rs232 Pin Definition
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 3.7 RS232 Pin Definition Find the pin definition of the RJ11 (6P4C) RS232 port below. 3.8 XLR Pin Definition Find the pin definition of the MiniXLR audio port below. -
Page 32: System Connection
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 4. System Connection 4.1 Usage Precaution Make sure all components and accessories are included before installation. The system should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and humidity. All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated ... -
Page 33: System Diagram
User Manual IPAV Pro Series Video Wall Create and manage video walls in setups up to 5x5 screens. The IPAV product line features full bezel correction and instant seamless switching of full bandwidth source material as well as further innovative features for video wall management. -
Page 34: Switch Selection
Any Layer 2/3 10Gb Ethernet switch can be used, provided it is capable of IGMP Snooping (V2), IGMP Querier (V2), IGMP Fast Leave and it should drop unknown Multicast packets. Provided these settings are available and active, the switch should work without problems with the IPAV Pro series. -
Page 35: Operation Of Ipav Pro Control Center
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5. Operation of IPAV Pro Control Center 5.1 General Information The "IPAV Pro Control Center" is a control software used to configure and control signal extension, routing and switching between IPAV TX and IPAV RX units. - Page 36 User Manual IPAV Pro Series Username: admin Password: admin Please type in your username and password, then click LOGIN. Note: Offline Mode can be used for testing purposes.
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Page 37: Device Configuration
User Manual IPAV Pro Series Upon launch, the IPAV Pro Control Center‘s main interface will appear as shown in the picture below: 5.2 Device Configuration Before starting the IPAV Pro Control Center application, make sure the PC running it is connected either directly to the network switch or to the Gigabit Ethernet port on one of the devices (TX or RX). - Page 38 User Manual IPAV Pro Series If a source device is connected to the video port of the TX, a picture illustrating a source device will appear within the respective tile along with information about the video feed. Similarly, if a display device is connected to the RX, an illustration of a display will appear within the corresponding RX tile.
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Page 39: Start Ipav Pro Control Center
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.3 Start IPAV Pro Control Center First, connect to the Control Server by entering the IP address of the device running the NT Control Server and click CONNECT. Note: If the Control Server is running on the same machine, as the client, use the IP address ... -
Page 40: Video Routing Tab
User Manual IPAV Pro Series The bottom area of the user interface is labeled "Transmitters". All TX devices detected on the network will appear here. 5.4 Video Routing Tab The "Video Routing" tab is used to manage signal routing between TX and RX devices. -
Page 41: Video Switching
User Manual IPAV Pro Series All RX devices are listed in the top half of the "Receiver (RX)" section. Similarly, all TX devices are listed in the bottom half, in the "Transmitter (TX)" section. 5.4.1 Video Switching This is an example of joining TX and RX devices in "Genlock Mode": 1) Verify that the RX tile is displaying that the device is currently in "Genlock Mode". -
Page 42: Sending A Single Source To Any Rx Device
User Manual IPAV Pro Series The video source connected to the Transmitter (TX) now appears on the display connected to the respective Receiver (RX). If the video is not being displayed, please verify the following: Ensure that the network switch has been properly configured. -
Page 43: Disconnecting Source From Rx
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.4.4 Disconnecting Source from RX To disconnect a Receiver (RX) from a Transmitter (TX) source, right click the gear icon of the respective RX tile and select "Leave Video Channel". 5.4.5 Preset Management To rename a preset, delete a stored preset or save the current video switching setting, recall a saved preset by selecting preset #1~9 and click the gear icon to select the desired option: Rename, Clear Preset, Save Preset, Recall Preset. -
Page 44: Video Wall Routing Tab
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.5 Video Wall Routing Tab The tab "Video Wall" allows for a single source signal (TX) to be assigned to multiple Receiver (RX) units and displayed across multiple screens, appearing as a single video wall. The figure below illustrates the "Video Wall" routing tab inside the IPAV Pro Control Center software. -
Page 45: Configuring A Video Wall
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.5.1 Configuring a Video Wall 1) Set the Video Wall size a) Enter the number of rows and columns for the video wall (max. 5x5) in the section "Parameters" 2) Drag and drop Receiver (RX) units individually onto the video wall receiver tile. - Page 46 User Manual IPAV Pro Series To delete a preset, select one and the click the delete icon to delete it. Delete Icon...
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Page 47: Removing Rx From Video Wall
User Manual IPAV Pro Series To rename the desired preset, select it and click the gear icon, then type the new name in the textbox and click "Y" to save. When changing the preset, a pop-up asks you to re-save the preset. -
Page 48: Changing Output Resolution For Video Wall Receivers
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.5.4 Changing Output Resolution for Video Wall Receivers To control the receiver's output resolutions, click the gear icon on the video wall selection. Select "Wall Monitors Resolutions" and choose the desired resolution from list of available resolutions. -
Page 49: Hdmi Audio Routing Tab
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.6 HDMI Audio Routing Tab IPAV Pro routes HDMI audio separately from the video signal, e. g. for routing the audio to additional or different Receivers (RX). Exception: In "Genlock Mode", the HDMI audio follows the video when one or more Receivers (RX) are joined with one Transmitter (TX) from any of the video routing tabs ("Video... - Page 50 User Manual IPAV Pro Series To control, if the HDMI audio is being delivered on the HDMI or the analog output port, complete the following steps: 1) Right click the gear icon on a Receiver (RX) tile and select "Settings" in the menu.
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Page 51: Analog Audio Routing Tab
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.7 Analog Audio Routing Tab The "Analog Audio" tab is used to setup and manage analog audio routing between TX and RX devices. All the RX devices are listed in the top half of the Receiver (RX) section. Similarly, all the TX devices are listed in the bottom half in the Transmitter (TX) section. - Page 52 User Manual IPAV Pro Series active tile. b) Drag and drop the TX tile over the RX tile it is to be joined with. c) TX and RX are now joined together. d) Repeat above steps if additional receivers are to be joined to the same TX.
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Page 53: Rs-232 Routing Tab
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.8 RS-232 Routing Tab The "RS-232 Routing" tab is used to setup and manage RS-232 data distribution for devices. There are two sections provided in the IPAV Pro Control Center interface, "Transmitters (TX)" and "Receivers (RX)". Each device discovered on the network is listed in both groups, because each can both send and receive RS-232 data. -
Page 54: Assign Transmitter To All Receivers
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.8.1 Assign Transmitter to all Receivers To distribute RS-232 data from a single transmitter to all receivers, drag and drop the respective transmitter's tile onto the tile labeled "All Displays" in the "Receivers" section of the "RS-232 Routing" tab. -
Page 55: Infrared Routing Tab
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.9 Infrared Routing Tab The "Infrared Routing" tab is used to setup and manage IR data distribution for devices. There are two sections provided in the IPAV Pro Control Center interface, "Transmitters (TX)" and "Receivers (RX)". Each device discovered on the network is listed in both groups, because each can both send and receive IR data. - Page 56 User Manual IPAV Pro Series...
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Page 57: Assign Transmitter To All Receivers
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.9.1 Assign Transmitter to all Receivers To distribute RS-232 data from a single transmitter to all receivers, drag and drop the respective transmitter's tile onto the tile labeled "All Displays" in the "Receivers" section of the "RS-232 Routing" tab. -
Page 58: Global Command Options And Settings
User Manual IPAV Pro Series Infrared Limitations: One transmitter can either send IR data to a specific device (unicast) or broadcast to all devices active on the network (broadcast). Should be noted however, that a sender cannot send data simultaneously to a range of devices using multi-unicast The data format used when sending IR data from control layer to a device is ‘Pronto’. - Page 59 User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.10.1.1. Analog Audio Output Settings Use this tab to select the audio source to be sent to the analog audio output port. There are two audio source options: HDMI Audio (Downmix): 2-channel downmix of the original HDMI audio from a TX.
- Page 60 User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.10.1.3. Display EDID Use this tab to access and store the EDID coming from the display, connected to the RX unit. Use the "Save" button to save the EDID to a file. It is also possible to select and copy the EDID Hex values directly and paste them into an editor such as Notepad.
- Page 61 User Manual IPAV Pro Series Note: Special attention is required, when assigning a manual IP address. The address has to be both unique and reachable. Any mistake when entering the IP address, subnet mask or gateway address can render the device unreachable.
- Page 62 User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.10.1.5. RS232 Use the RS232 tab to modify / edit the RS232 settings. Select the desired port configuration (Baud Rate, Data Bit, Stop Bit and Parity). Click the "Save" button to save the updated RS232 configuration. New RS232 settings are...
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Page 63: Transmitter (Tx) Settings Options
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.10.2 Transmitter (TX) Settings Options Left-click the gear icon of any connected Transmitter (TX), and click “Settings” to enter the setting tab. The following section illustrates the Transmitter (TX) device's settings dialog box. 5.10.2.1. Input Use this to enable or disable HDCP support. - Page 64 User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.10.2.3. Network Setting Use this tab to modify the device's host name and configure the device's IP address. By default, the device's host name equals the device's MAC address. The MAC address is also used as device host name by the IPAV Pro Control Center software.
- Page 65 User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.10.2.4. RS232 Use the "RS232" tab to modify / edit the RS232 settings. Select the desired port configuration (Baud Rate, Data Bit, Stop Bit and Parity). Click the "Save" button to save the updated RS232 configuration. New RS232 settings are...
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Page 66: Clean Settings Fortx And Rx
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.10.3 Clean Settings forTX and RX Clean settings is a feature which allows the user to factory reset a particular setting back to default, without resetting other settings such device name etc. Clean Settings for TX: Left-click the gear icon of any connected Transmitter (TX), and click “Clean Settings”... -
Page 67: Factory Reset
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.10.4 Factory Reset Left-click the gear icon of any connected Transmitter (TX) or Receiver (RX), and click “Factory Reset” to reset the Transmitter (TX) or Receiver (RX). Click “YES” to reset the Transmitter (TX) or Receiver (RX). -
Page 68: Backup Settings
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.10.5 Backup Settings Left-click the gear icon of any connected Transmitter (TX) or Receiver (RX), and click “Setting Backup”, then type in the backup file name and select the destination path. -
Page 69: Restore Settings
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.10.6 Restore Settings Left-click the gear icon of any connected Transmitter (TX) or Receiver (RX), and click “Setting Restore”, then click “Choose File” to selected a saved backup file, and then click “YES” to restore the previous settings. -
Page 70: System Management Tab
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.11 System Management Tab 5.11.1 Device Firmware Upgrade Apply device firmware updates directly over the network. IPAV Pro has implemented a special update protocol to update an individual device or consecutively update all devices discovered on the local network with only a single command. -
Page 71: System Backup And Restore
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.11.2 System Backup and Restore 5.11.2.1. System Backup Follow the below steps to back up the current system firmware version: Select the "Backup and Restore" tab in the IPAV Pro Control Center interface. Type in the backup file name and click "Browse" to select the destination path. - Page 72 User Manual IPAV Pro Series A pop-up box shows the backup program is in progress. Finally, the below pop-up box will show the system backup was successful. 5.11.2.2. System Restore Follow the below steps to restore the previous system firmware version: Select the "Backup and Restore"...
- Page 73 User Manual IPAV Pro Series Click "Restore" on the below pop-up box. Finally, the below pop-up box will show the system restore was successful.
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Page 74: Security Settings
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.11.3 Security Settings Select the "Security" tab in the IPAV Pro Control Center interface to enter the section for modifying the password. 5.11.4 System Logs Select the "System Logs" tab in the IPAV Pro Control Center interface to enter the... -
Page 75: Routing Table Tab
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 5.12 Routing Table Tab The routing table allows to gather info about the video, HDMI audio, analog audio and RS232 routing status. Video Routing Table: HDMI Audio Routing Table:... - Page 76 User Manual IPAV Pro Series Analog Audio Routing Table: RS232 Routing Table:...
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Page 77: Troubleshooting & Maintenance
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 6. Troubleshooting & Maintenance 1) If the IPAV Pro Control Center does not detect any Transmitters/Receivers, please make sure: Whether the IP address is configured correctly. Please ensure the IP of the connected control PC is set to the same network segment as the TX / RX. -
Page 78: After-Sales Service
User Manual IPAV Pro Series 7. After-Sales Service If problems occur while operating the product, please use the troubleshooting and maintenance information in this manual to deal with these problems. Any transport costs are borne by the user during the warranty period. - Page 79 User Manual IPAV Pro Series...
- Page 80 User Manual IPAV Pro Series Asking for Assistance Technical Support: Phone: +49 5971 800299 -0 Fax: +49 5971 800299 -99 Technical Support Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday Write to: PureLink GmbH Von-Liebig-Straße 10...
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