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THUNDER
Real-Time Global Collaboration Solution
THUNDER Pro Hardware Installation Guide
Part number 370-0195-04
©2008 PolyVision Corporation
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  • Page 1 ™ THUNDER Real-Time Global Collaboration Solution THUNDER Pro Hardware Installation Guide Part number 370-0195-04 ©2008 PolyVision Corporation All rights reserved...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Reproduction in any manner without written permission of PolyVision Corporation is forbidden. PolyVision Corporation reserves the right to make changes in product design, or detail, and to discontinue any product or material without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome ............3 THUNDER Documentation .
  • Page 4 Add Battery to the Stylus ........48 Connecting Cables to the THUNDER Server .

  • Page 5: Welcome

    OCUMENTATION This manual provides instructions for installing the hardware components of THUNDER Pro and is one of a set of documents that support THUNDER A/V installers and IT system management. The A/V installer should use this manual to start installing THUNDER Pro hardware, then provide the THUNDER System Manager Guide to the local IT professional and complete the installation together.
  • Page 6 THUNDER systems. THUNDER User Guide: Provides instructions for using THUNDER. • RoomWizard Installation Quick Reference: Provides instructions for • installing the RoomWizard appliance. RoomWizard System Manager Guide: Provides instructions for • configuring RoomWizard. (Available on-line at www.polyvision.com.) Welcome...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    ETTING TARTED THUNDER H OMES WITH THE ARDWARE The core THUNDER hardware consists of the THUNDER server, easel, keyboard, and RoomWizard. Additional hardware is required to complete the installation. The THUNDER server includes these components: THUNDER server preloaded with THUNDER software 8-inch (203 mm) projector video output cable Four DVI-to-VGA adapters USB-to-Cat-5 converter...
  • Page 8 The THUNDER easel includes these components: THUNDER easel Plasma monitor Touch-screen frame Plasma monitor rotating mounting bracket with six screws Cable bundle on bracket including power, USB, video, and serial cables Two replacement stylus tips Stylus Two AAA stylus batteries Getting Started...
  • Page 9 The THUNDER RoomWizard components include: RoomWizard room-scheduling appliance RoomWizard mounting bracket (refer to separate documentation for installation instructions) DC power extension cable Power cable AC power supply Four mounting screws Four self-drilling anchors Two mounting screws Two self-drilling anchors Washer Panel nut Power supply mounting bracket Getting Started...
  • Page 10 THUNDER keyboard components include: Mini-USB receiver Wireless keyboard Charging base with power cable Getting Started...

  • Page 11: Other Required Equipment

    THER EQUIRED QUIPMENT These items are also required, but not provided by PolyVision: (<= 8) Three to eight projectors between XGA (1024 x 768) and 1600 x 1200 resolution (additional video output card required when more than four projectors are used)
  • Page 12 To unpack THUNDER: Remove boxes from the mail slot opening on one side of the carton. Remove the straps and lid. Remove the wooden skirt that encloses the lower third of the THUNDER packing crate. Getting Started...
  • Page 13 Release the clasps on two vertical edges of the cardboard. Remove individual component packages in three sections from the top down. Getting Started...
  • Page 14 Remove the easel. Make sure that you remove all components before discarding the packaging. Getting Started...

  • Page 15: Thunder System Overview

    THUNDER S YSTEM VERVIEW THUNDER integrates digital media and content into a meeting, creates projected images that are shared among groups, and enables complete creative flexibility. Following a meeting, content is seamlessly archived, emailed to all participants, and ready at the touch of an icon for immediate retrieval, whenever desired and from any location.
  • Page 16 THUNDER is a powerful system. The core components that Polyvision supplies with every installation are the easel (including plasma monitor and touch-screen adapter), the THUNDER server (including Windows XP as well as THUNDER software), the wireless keyboard, and RoomWizard. Core Thunder System...
  • Page 17 The THUNDER server collects and distributes information from all parts of the system. The easel, scanner, projectors, UPS, room control system, and 24-port switch connect directly to the server. LAN connection also provides system upgrades, backups, and for integration with RoomWizard. RoomWizard Appliance 24-Port...

  • Page 18: Installation Overview

    NSTALLATION VERVIEW VGA over Cat-5 RS 232 over Cat-5 Cat-5 composite video LAN Cat-5 audio control 24-Port Network Switch RoomWizard Appliance When you install the THUNDER system, proceed in the following sequence of steps: Plan your installation thoroughly before you begin, especially the location of the THUNDER server and how you will route cables within the walls or ceiling.
  • Page 19 Install the RoomWizard room reservation system. Refer to “Install the RoomWizard Appliance” on page 25. Install the USB scanner, if used. Connect it to the THUNDER server. Refer to “Install a USB Scanner” on page 27. Attach the rotating bracket to the back of the plasma monitor. Refer to “Installing the Rotating Plasma Mount”...

  • Page 20: Planning Your Installation

    LANNING NSTALLATION As you plan your installation, carefully consider the locations of components. Cable routing to the THUNDER server is a critical consideration and should be determined first. Plan the location of the server anywhere within the meeting room or an adjacent room and mounted to a wall or (better) in a rack.

  • Page 21: Routing Cables

    OUTING ABLES RoomWizard Appliance 24-Port Network Switch projectors Room (up to 8) Controller Uninterruptible Server Power Supply Wireless Keyboard Audio Processor REPARE TO OUTE ABLES Before routing cables, consider the following: When planning the location of projectors and projected images, make •...

  • Page 22: Route Cables

    The THUNDER server must be mounted securely in the rack with easy • access to both the front and rear of the server. Locate the THUNDER server rack fairly close to the projectors (less • than 50 feet [15 m] when possible, and no more than 75 feet [22 meters]) to reduce the length of cables connecting them.
  • Page 23 Route cables from an in-room video source, speakers, or room control panels to the rack, as necessary. The following table lists each THUNDER connection. CABLE CABLE LENGTH PURPOSE FROM CABLE TYPE PROVIDED plasma server VGA-to-Cat- easel VGA-over-Cat-5 not provided video 5 converter plasma server RS232-to-...
  • Page 24 Other optional THUNDER server inputs and outputs are listed below: CABLE CABLE LENGTH PURPOSE CABLE TYPE FROM PROVIDED line out for stereo 1/8 inch mini green server audio audio processor not provided sound to tinned wires output jack input 1 effects &...

  • Page 25: Installing The Thunder Server

    Install the ears and handles on the server using the screws and washers provided. THUNDER S OUNTING THE ERVER To mount the THUNDER server: Install the rack. Position the server in the rack. Install the PolyVision plate on the rack. Installing the THUNDER Server...

  • Page 26: Installing The Projectors, Roomwizard, Usb Scanner, And Other Options

    The THUNDER server includes one video card and outputs for up to four XGA projectors. The server supports the addition of an optional video card with up to four more projector video outputs. (Contact PolyVision to obtain one.) Before you install projectors, consider the following: Projectors should be mounted to the ceiling facing one or more walls •...

  • Page 27: Install The Roomwizard Appliance

    RoomWizard’s One-Click Publishing feature supports emailing THUNDER pages to meeting participants who are registered as meeting participants. The RoomWizard touch-sensitive “information appliance” mounts outside the meeting room and connects to power and your LAN. www.polyvision.com Installing the Projectors, RoomWizard, USB Scanner, and Other Options...

  • Page 28: Integrating Roomwizard And Thunder

    PolyVision provides several installation options for RoomWizard, including a wire management kit. Refer to separate documentation provided on-line at www.polyvision.com: Designing a RoomWizard System: a one page quick reference guide • that introduces strategies for using RoomWizard’s modular approach. To install and configure RoomWizard: Refer to mounting instructions that are included in the RoomWizard box.

  • Page 29: Install Ausb Scanner

    USB S NSTALL A CANNER Installing a USB scanner enables users to scan color pages that then appear on the THUNDER easel. Connect the scanner to the THUNDER server. Locate a scanner within 15 feet (4572 mm) of the server, or if that is not possible, provide an active USB extension such as a USB-to-Cat-5 converter pair.

  • Page 30: Connect Audio Output

    To install an external video source: Install the video source(s). Route two XLR to tinned wire cables or two RCA cables from the audio source to the dual XLR or RCA inputs on the server. Route a shielded cable from the video source to the yellow RCA input on the server.

  • Page 31: Using Thunder With A Room Control System

    A USB-driven speaker is mounted in the Thunder easel. If an external audio processor is used, the easel speaker should be disabled.To disable the easel speaker: Remove the 1/8 inch mini plug from the USB speaker driver located • in the Thunder easel. THUNDER SING WITH A...
  • Page 32 The controller is programmed so users have access to room control features from the THUNDER easel. THUNDER users can make and receive phone calls, control the volume of input and output devices, control wireless microphone settings, select video outputs, choose lighting scenes, and view system diagnostics.

  • Page 33: Assembling The Easel

    SSEMBLING THE ASEL REPARE TO NSTALL THE ASEL Locate and have ready to use: Easel (provided) • Plasma rotating mount kit (provided) • Plasma monitor (provided) • Plasma monitor power cable (provided) • Touch-screen frame (provided) • Self-adhesive cable clip (provided) •...
  • Page 34 A long-handled Allen wrench (provided) must be used to fasten the rotating mount to the plasma monitor. To locate the long-handled Allen wrench, lift the easel back from the easel front. The long-handled Allen wrench is fastened to the inside easel front along the right edge. WARNING Do not move the positions of the screws on the plasma mount.

  • Page 35: Connect Cables To The Plasma Monitor

    note: NOTE: The THUNDER server is already configured to work with your plasma monitor. After the THUNDER system is powered on, work with the system manager to configure the plasma monitor. Refer to the THUNDER System Manager Guide. ONNECT ABLES TO THE LASMA ONITOR WARNING...

  • Page 36: Mount The Plasma Monitor On The Easel

    To connect cables to the plasma monitor: Before mounting the plasma monitor, plug in the power, serial, and video cables to the plasma monitor connectors. Do not connect the USB cable; it is connected in a later step. Analog RGB In OUNT THE LASMA ONITOR ON THE...
  • Page 37 To mount the plasma monitor to the easel: Lift the easel back from the easel front, if necessary. The cable bundle is coiled and cable tied to the rotating mount. To route the cable bundle remove only the twist ties that are keeping the cables coiled on the rotating mount.

  • Page 38: Install The Touch-Screen Frame On The Plasma Monitor

    Lift the monitor in landscape orientation and slide the rotating mount brackets on the plasma monitor into matching brackets on the easel. Make certain that the plasma display is properly seated before letting go of it. WARNING Use care to avoid chafing the cable bundle between the plasma monitor and the easel.
  • Page 39 Slide the touch-screen frame over the front of the plasma monitor. Secure the touch-screen in place by rotating the locking fixtures. Assembling the Easel...

  • Page 40: Connecting The Touch-Screen Usb Cable

    To lock each fixture in place, press each metal stopper in, towards the plasma monitor. USB C ONNECTING THE OUCH CREEN ABLE The touch-screen frame’s USB cable connects to the USB extension that is one of the cables bundled on the rotating mount. To connect the touch-screen USB cable: Assure that the touch-screen’s USB cable is clipped securely along the lower and left edge of the rear frame using the built-in clips.

  • Page 41: Cable Connections In The Easel

    ONNECTIONS IN THE ASEL Cables provided by Polyvision include a color dot or band at the connector ends that match a color dot or band at the location where they are plugged in. Where cables are not provided, color dots appear at the easel connection.

  • Page 42: Touch-Screen Usb Cable Connection

    VGA-over-Cat-5 from the THUNDER server (red dot at the easel • connection) USB C OUCH CREEN ABLE ONNECTION To connect the touch-screen frame to power and data: Connect the USB extension cable from the plasma cable bundle to • the USB hub in the easel matching the violet color dots on the cable and hub.

  • Page 43: Power Connections In The Easel

    OWER ONNECTIONS IN THE ASEL To connect power to the easel and to the plasma monitor: Connect the power cable from the plasma monitor bundle to the power extension on the easel. Locate the power cable that was packaged with the plasma monitor and connect it to the power connector near the bottom of the easel.

  • Page 44: Cat-5 Cable Connections In The Easel

    -5 C ABLE ONNECTIONS IN THE ASEL USB, serial, and video over Cat-5 cables connect the THUNDER server to the easel. To connect Cat-5 cables to the easel: Route the USB-over-Cat-5 cable (green), RS232-over-Cat-5 cable (blue), and VGA-over-Cat-5 cable (red) from the wall through the grommet in the easel back.

  • Page 45: Cable Ties Within The Easel

    ABLE ITHIN THE ASEL When cable connections are complete, secure the cables within the easel using cable ties provided. WARNING Completing this step properly is essential to assure that cables are not damaged when the easel is rotated between portrait and landscape orientation.
  • Page 46 WARNING It is essential to secure the plasma cable bundle to the easel at the location of the white cable tie on the cable bundle. To secure the cable bundle: Locate the only white cable tie on the cable bundle from the plasma monitor.

  • Page 47: Route Cables Through The Easel Grommet

    OUTE CABLES THROUGH THE ASEL ROMMET The easel back includes a grommet for cables routed from the easel. Assure that the USB-, RS232-, and VGA-over-Cat-5 cables route through the grommet in the easel back. Also route the power cable through the grommet in the easel back. Connect the power cable to a power outlet.
  • Page 48 Place the keyboard in the charging base. Connect the mini-USB receiver to the USB hub inside the back of the easel. Once charged, remove the keyboard from the charging base and power on the keyboard by sliding the switch down. Assembling the Easel...

  • Page 49: Replace The Easel Back

    To activate the keyboard on first use, press the red button on the mini- USB receiver, then press the orange button on the back of the keyboard. EPLACE THE ASEL The internal easel cable connections are complete. To replace the easel back: Carefully lower the easel back onto the easel front, ensuring that no •...

  • Page 50: Rotate The Plasma Monitor To Portrait Orientation

    OTATE THE LASMA ONITOR TO ORTRAIT RIENTATION Portrait orientation is standard for the plasma monitor. Slowly rotate the plasma monitor from landscape to portrait orientation in a clockwise direction. While doing so, check to be sure that no cables are pinched between the plasma monitor and the easel.

  • Page 51: Connecting Cables To The Thunder Server

    THUNDER S ONNECTING ABLES TO THE ERVER REPARE TO ONNECT ABLES After all cables have been routed, you can connect cables to the THUNDER server. Refer to “Planning Your Installation” on page 18 to properly route the cables to the server. Locate and have ready to use: Cat-5-to-USB converter (provided) •...

  • Page 52: Cable Connections In The Thunder Server

    THUNDER S ABLE ONNECTIONS IN THE ERVER VGA over Cat-5 RS 232 over Cat-5 Cat-5 composite video LAN Cat-5 audio power Connect cables, including options as appropriate, to the THUNDER server as follows: Access the rear of the THUNDER server. Secure the projector video splitter cable to the video card in the back of the THUNDER server by tightening the screws.
  • Page 53 Connect video cables routed from up to four projectors (or eight if the optional Thunder 4 PJ expansion card is installed) to the projector splitter cable or DVI to VGA adapters. (Typically, VGA-to-Cat-5 converters are used, which must be powered from the rack side.) Connect the USB-over-Cat-5 cable from the easel to the Cat-5-to- USB converter and connect the converter to a USB port on the server.
  • Page 54 Connect the video input cable to the video input port (DB-9), then connect audio and video from a video source to the video input cable. Use either the RCA composite video input or S-video input and either the XLR inputs or RCA inputs. Connecting Cables to the THUNDER Server...

  • Page 55: A/V Installer Handoff To System Manager

    ANAGER The remaining installation steps require close coordination between the A/V installer and the local IT system manager. After all the THUNDER Pro components are installed and the cables connected, the A/V installer and IT system manager work together to configure and test individual components until the system is up and running.

  • Page 56: Warranty

    During the warranty period, the product will be repaired or replaced at PolyVision’s option, without charge for either parts or repair labor.
  • Page 57 HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE If you experience a problem with this product, contact your local dealer or PolyVision Product Support (800.620.POLY in the USA, or +32 (0)89 32 31 30 in Europe) to resolve the problem LIMITATION OF DAMAGES AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
  • Page 58 Warranty...
  • Page 59 NDEX easel amplified audio cable connections speakers cable ties audio visual integrator installation power cable connections batteries Ethernet stylus breakout cable installation overview integrators cable connections IT system manager easel items not provided with Thunder server cable ties mini D-sub 15-pin cables plenum rated routing...
  • Page 60 RJ45 (CAT5) USB to CAT5 converter room control system RoomWizard installing video integrating with Thunder input rotate plasma monitor output rotating mount splitter cable installing routing cables RS232 wireless keyboard RS-232 connections XLR audio scanner cable routing USB cable connections USB connection serial cable connections...

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