MLC Plus 84 Series
MediaLink
®
Products
MediaLink Controllers
68-2346-01 Rev. F
08 19
MLC Plus 84 Series
User Guide
User Guide
Important Information
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Regulatory Compliance Guide, part number 68-290-01, on the Extron
website, www.extron.com.
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avisa al usuario de la presencia de voltaje peligroso sin aislar dentro del
producto, lo que puede representar un riesgo de descarga eléctrica.
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mantenimiento recogidas en la documentación proporcionada con el
equipo.
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de normativas, compatibilidad electromagnética, accesibilidad y temas
relacionados, consulte la Guía de cumplimiento de normativas y seguridad
de Extron, referencia 68-290-01, en el sitio Web de Extron, www.extron.com.
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réglementation, la compatibilité EMI/EMF, l’accessibilité, et autres sujets
connexes, lisez les informations de sécurité et de conformité Extron, réf.
68-290-01, sur le site Extron, www.extron.com.
Istruzioni di sicurezza • Italiano
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all’interno del contenitore del prodotto che può costituire un rischio di
scosse elettriche.
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avvertire l’utente della presenza di importanti istruzioni di funzionamento
e manutenzione nella documentazione fornita con l’apparecchio.
Per informazioni su parametri di sicurezza, conformità alle normative,
compatibilità EMI/EMF, accessibilità e argomenti simili, fare riferimento
alla Guida alla conformità normativa e di sicurezza di Extron, cod. articolo
68-290-01, sul sito web di Extron, www.extron.com.
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wzajemnej zgodności, zgodność EMI/EMF, dostępności i Tematy pokrewne,
zobacz Extron bezpieczeństwa i regulacyjnego zgodności przewodnik, część
numer 68-290-01, na stronie internetowej Extron, www.extron.com.
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FCC Class A Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part15 of the FCC rules. The ClassA limits provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference. This interference must be corrected at the expense of the user.
NOTE: For more information on safety guidelines, regulatory compliances,
EMI/EMF compatibility, accessibility, and related topics, see the “Extron Safety and
Regulatory Compliance Guide” on the Extron website.
Battery Notice
This product contains a battery. Do not open the unit to replace the battery. If the battery
needs replacing, return the entire unit to Extron (for the correct address, see the Extron
Warranty section on the last page of this guide).
CAUTION: Risk of explosion. Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type. Dispose
of used batteries according to the instructions.
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CAUTION: Risk of minor personal injury.
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ATTENTION:
• Risk of property damage.
• Risque de dommages matériels.
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TIP: A tip provides a suggestion to make working with the application easier.
Software Commands
Commands are written in the fonts shown here:
^AR Merge Scene,,Op1 scene 1,1 ^B 51 ^W^C
[01] R 0004 00300 00400 00800 00600 [02] 35 [17] [03]
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in this guide, the character “0” is used for the number zero and “O” is the capital
letter “o.”
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shown here:
Reply from 208.132.180.48: bytes=32 times=2ms TTL=32
C:\Program Files\Extron
Variables are written in slanted form as shown here:
ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx —t
SOH R Data STX Command ETB ETX
Selectable items, such as menu names, menu options, buttons, tabs, and field names are
written in the font shown here:
From the File menu, select New.
Click the OK button.
Specifications Availability
Product specifications are available on the Extron website, www.extron.com.
Extron Glossary of Terms
A glossary of terms is available at http://www.extron.com/technology/glossary.aspx.
MLC Plus 84 Series • Contents v
Contents Contents
Mounting .......................................................... 28
Mounting the MLCPlus84D ........................ 28
Mounting the MLCPlus84EU or
MLCPlus84MK ......................................... 29
Operation ..................................................... 30
Front Panel Features ......................................... 30
Wallplates, Wall Frames, and Faceplates....... 31
Transmit/Activity LED and Buzzer ................. 32
Buttons......................................................... 32
Volume Controls and LEDs ........................... 32
Reset Features and Resetting the Unit .............. 34
Locating the Reset Button and LED .............. 34
Resetting the Unit ......................................... 35
Software-Based
Configuration and Control .........................38
Configuration and Control: an Overview ............ 38
Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section
and Other Resources ...................................... 39
Downloading the Software and Getting Started ... 39
Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver
Files on the Extron Website .......................... 40
Obtaining Control Drivers .............................. 41
Things to Do After Installing GC and Before
Starting a Project ......................................... 42
Using GC: Helpful Tips ..................................... 42
Troubleshooting ................................................ 43
Power Connections ...................................... 43
Data Connections ......................................... 43
Device Control Connections and
Configuration ............................................... 43
Reference Information ...............................44
Network Port Requirements.............................. 44
File Types: a Key to Extron-Specific File Names ... 44
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates ........... 45
SNMP .............................................................. 45
Introduction ...................................................1
Before You Begin ................................................ 1
What This Guide Covers ................................. 1
Conventions Used in This Guide ..................... 1
Important Information You Need Before
Installation ..................................................... 1
About the MLCPlus84Series ............................ 2
Features ......................................................... 3
Application Diagram ........................................... 4
Device Control .................................................... 5
About Global Configurator (with
GCProfessional and GCPlus Modes) ............... 5
PC System Requirements ................................... 5
Hardware Features and Installation ........... 6
Overall Configuration Procedure for the
Controller ........................................................... 7
Installation Step 1: Get Ready............................. 8
Installation Step 2: Prepare the Installation Site .... 8
Accessibility and Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) Compliance ................................... 9
MLCPlus84D Site Preparation ................... 10
MLCPlus84EU and MLCPlus84MK Site
Preparation .................................................. 11
Installation Step 3: Change Buttons or a
Faceplate (optional) ......................................... 13
Replacing Buttons or a Faceplate on an
MLCPlus84D ............................................ 13
Replacing Buttons or a Faceplate on an
MLCPlus84EU or MLCPlus84MK .......... 15
Installation Step 4: Cable All Devices ................ 17
Rear and Side Panel Features and Cabling ... 18
Installation Step 5: Set up the MLCPlus84
for Network Communication ............................ 26
Installation Step 6: Configure the MLC Plus 84 ... 27
Installation Step 7: Test and Troubleshoot ......... 27
Installation Step 8: Complete the Physical
Installation ....................................................... 27
MLC Plus 84 Series • Contents vi
Maintenance ................................................ 46
Removing the MLCPlus EU or MK from the
Mounting Surface ............................................ 46
Firmware Updates ............................................ 47
Determining the Firmware Version ................. 47
Updating the Firmware ................................. 48
MLC Plus 84 Series • Introduction 1
Introduction
This section covers the following basic information you should know about this guide and
the product before installation:
• Before You Begin
• About the MLCPlus84Series
• Application Diagram
• Device Control
• About Global Configurator (with GCProfessional and GC Plus Modes)
• PC System Requirements
Before You Begin
What This Guide Covers
This user guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to install an Extron
MLCPlus84Series IP Link Pro Controller. This guide includes detailed information and
recommends best practices for cabling the controller. It provides a brief overview of the
configuration process, and reference information.
Configure the controller using Extron Global Configurator software running in Global
Configurator Professional (GCProfessional) or Global Configurator Plus (GC Plus) mode,
and Toolbelt. This guide does not contain instructions on detailed software-related setup
steps or details of configuration within the software: those are covered in the Global
Configurator Help File and help files for related programs. The software help files describe
how to use each program to download drivers, add AV devices to a configuration, configure
basic functions, and set up schedules, macros, e-mail alerts, button configurations, and the
like.
Conventions Used in This Guide
• Throughout this guide the MLCPlus84Series products are also referred to as the
“MLCPlus,” “MLCPlus84,” or “controller.”
• Global Configurator software is referred to as “GC,” which can be run in Global
Configurator Professional mode (“GCProfessional”) or Global Configurator Plus mode
(“GCPlus”).
• The GlobalViewer Enterprise application is sometimes referred to as “GVE.”
• Unless otherwise noted, in images of software or web pages, circled numbers
correspond to the like-numbered procedural steps.
Important Information You Need Before Installation
The MLCPlus Series controllers work differently from the previous generation of IPLink
products. The order and types of setup tasks are important. Pay close attention to them.
Follow the setup checklist in the Hardware Features and Installation section starting on
page6.
Rev. D,
08/2018:
removed
descriptions
of
subsections.
Rev. D, 08/2018:
removed
“touchpanel”.
MLC Plus 84 Series • Introduction 2
About the MLCPlus84Series
The MLCPlus84Series Controllers integrate Ethernet connection into AV systems to
allow users to remotely control, monitor, and troubleshoot AV equipment. This equipment
includes but is not limited to display devices, switchers, source devices, and various other
items such as lights, a projector lift, or a screen motor. They can be used in a distributed
control system environment or as stand-alone controllers.
All models feature the same ports and same functions, but each model offers a different
mounting option. The D model provides buttons for volume control and the EU and MK
models provide a knob for volume control. The buttons and knob can be reconfigured for
other uses, if desired.
• The MLCPlus84D fits a standard US two-gang junction box or mud ring and a
decorator-style wallplate.
Figure 1. MLCPlus84D Front (Left) and Rear (Right) Views
• The MLCPlus84EU and MK models are identical to each other except for mounting
hardware.
• The MLCPlus84EU fits most standard two-gang European junction boxes, and it
the fits some Extron mounting boxes such as the SMB 212 and EWB 212.
Figure 2. MLCPlus84EU Front (Left) and Rear (Right) Views
• The MLCPlus84MK fits most standard two-gang MK junction boxes.
Figure 3. MLCPlus84MK Front (Left) and Rear (Right) Views
Use Extron Toolbelt software to discover and manage the MLCPlus controller and other
Extron control products. Configure the controller using GCProfessional or GC Plus.
MLC Plus 84 Series • Introduction 3
Once you have set up how you want it to work (set up IP addresses and functions, assigned
drivers to ports, configured relays and digital input), that information is saved to a project
configuration file that is built and uploaded into the MLCPlus.
The MLCPlus84 Series integrates seamlessly with Extron GlobalViewer Enterprise (GVE)
software and Extron Control apps for remote control applications.
Features
General features
• Flexible options for device control
• Controlling the MLC — All models offer front panel controls. The MLC can also
be controlled using Extron Control apps, or digitalinput signals.
• Controlling other devices — The MLCPlus84Series models offer RS-232
and IR-based control, digital input, and relay controls. They also include a port for
volume control of an Extron audio amplifier.
• A variety of mounting options — The MLC can be mounted in furniture or a wall, in
a lectern, or in a surface mount box, depending on the model and its faceplate.
• Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) — The MLC supports power over Ethernet,
which allows the control processor to receive both power and an Ethernet connection
over a single connector.
• Support for an optional external power supply — The MLC also supports
connection to an optional external 12VDC power supply that accepts 100-240VAC,
50-60Hz input. The power supply is not included with the MLCPlus84.
Network and configuration features
• Global compatibility — The MLC uses industry standard Ethernet communication
protocols, including DHCP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP, NTP, SFTP, SMTP, SNMP, SSH,
TCP/IP, and UDP/IP.
• Embedded web pages — The MLCPlus84 embedded web pages include basic
information about the device, time, network settings, firmware version, and information
on the projector or other devices in the configuration for that unit.
• Network connection —
• The MLCPlus84D supports 10Base-T up to gigabit (1000Base-T) Ethernet
communication.
• The MLCPlus84EU and MLCPlus84MK support 10Base-T up to 100Base-T
Ethernet communication.
• Remote equipment management — The IPLinkPro connection on the MLCPlus
allows you to remotely manage, monitor, and control several Ethernet-enabled products
such as projectors, cameras, video conferencing equipment, switchers, and other AV
equipment. The MLC provides support for the following:
• TCP, UDP, and HTTP connections
• Password protection using secure communication
• Up to eight or four Ethernet devices at a time depending on the configuration mode
(GCProfessional or GCPlus)
• Connection via IP address or host name
• Multi-level password protection — Allows security to be set based on user roles.
• System asset management — The configured system and controller allow you to
control, monitor, and schedule various functions of devices in the system.
Rev. D, 08/2018:
harmonized
wording with the
IPCPPro/ IPLPro
user guides.
Each MLCPlus84IPSeries controller offers up
to 512MB of flash memory for storing Extron
GlobalViewer and user-supplied web pages,
configuration settings, and device drivers.
Data in flash memory is served at a transfer
rate of 6 Mbps (megabits per second).
SDRAM: 512 MB
Flash: 512 MB
MLC Plus 84 Series • Introduction 4
• E-mail notification — The MLC can be set up to send e-mail notifications, such as a
notice that a projector has been disconnected or the projector lamp has been used for
a designated number of hours.
• Additional security features — Each controller can use the included Secure Sockets
Layer (SSL) certificate or a user-supplied, customized security certificate (see Secure
Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates on page45).
Application Diagram
The following figure shows an example of types of devices that can be connected to ports
on the MLCPlus84Series controllers.
Figure 4. An MLCPlus84EU Application
Rev. F: Added the SSL
blurb.
MLC Plus 84 Series • Introduction 5
Device Control
The MLCPlus must be configured in one of the following ways before it can send
commands to a projector, display, or other device:
• An IR, RS-232, or Ethernet driver file can be downloaded from
the extensive Extron driver selection from the Extron website
(http://www.extron.com/download/index.aspx). The driver is saved to a folder
and commands from the driver are incorporated into the GC configuration file for the
controller. The configuration file is built and uploaded to the MLCPlus via GC.
• If a driver is not already available, RS-232 or Ethernet command strings can be
entered directly from a host computer using GlobalConfigurator. These can then be
incorporated into controls within the GC project.
See the Global Configurator Help File (which comes with the software) for details on setting
up the MLCPlus and for downloading, programming, or learning device control commands.
About Global Configurator (with GCProfessional and GCPlus Modes)
Use Extron Toolbelt software to discover and manage the MLCPlusSeries controller and
other Extron control products. Configure the controller using Extron Global Configurator
software running in Global Configurator Professional (GCProfessional) or Global
Configurator Plus (GC Plus) mode.
Global Configurator:
• Loads device drivers for monitoring the status of and controlling devices within the AV
system.
• Creates the configuration containing all the settings for the controller and the products
with which it interacts in the AV system.
• Uploads the configuration to the unit.
To obtain Extron control product software, you must have an Extron Insider account and
contact an Extron support representative. Extron provides training to our customers on how
to use the software. Access to Global Configurator Professional is available to users who
successfully complete Extron Control Professional Certification.
PC System Requirements
To find the minimum hardware and software requirements for the PC you use to configure
the MLCPlus84 Series:
• Visit the Download page (http://www.extron.com/download/index.aspx) on the
Extron website and navigate to web page for the specific software package (such as
Global Configurator). Minimum system requirements are listed in the description section.
In some cases, minimum device firmware version requirements are also listed there.
• If system requirements are not listed on the software package web page, contact an
Extron support representative.
• IR commands can be entered directly from an IR remote
control through IR learning via GC to create a driver that
the control processor can use. IR learning is seldom
needed, but it is convenient for installing new or updated
commands into the MLCPlus84Series in the field in
the rare cases when a driver is not already available from
Extron.
Rev. D, 08/2018:
Removed references
to Global Viewer, per
John Spencer.
Rev. D: replaced GC-
specific wording about
downloads w/generic
“Extron control product
software”.
MLC Plus 84 Series • Hardware Features and Installation 6
Hardware Features
and Installation
This section covers the following material:
• Overall Configuration Procedure for the Controller — A flowchart showing the
main steps needed to install and set up the controller
• Installation Step 1: Get Ready — A checklist of tasks to guide you through
installation
• Installation Step 2: Prepare the Installation Site — Notes on accessibility and
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, as well as instructions for preparing
the site and installing mounting hardware prior to connecting the controller
• Installation Step 3: Change Buttons or a Faceplate (optional) — Model-specific,
step by step instructions for replacing buttons or faceplates
• Installation Step 4: Cable All Devices — Locations, descriptions, and cabling notes
for rear and side panel features including wiring diagrams and details about each port
• Installation Step 5: Set up the MLC for Network Communication — A flowchart
guide to network settings configuration
• Installation Step 6: Configure the MLC Plus 84 — An outline of the configuration
steps to be performed using software
• Installation Step 7: Test and Troubleshoot — Basic steps to test and troubleshoot
the installation
• Installation Step 8: Complete the Physical Installation — How to wrap up cabling
and mounting
• Mounting — Brief guidelines for mounting each model
The MLCPlus84 Series controllers work differently from the previous generation of
MediaLink and IPLink products. Pay careful attention to the order and types of setup tasks.
Follow the installation steps in this guide or in the setup guide and keep it with you for
reference throughout the installation and configuration process.
MLC Plus 84 Series • Hardware Features and Installation 7
Overall Configuration Procedure for the Controller
Step 5: Configure the IP settings
of the MLC Plus 84.
See the network
communication
setup instructions
Create a new GC Professional or GC Plus project
and add the MLC Plus 84 to it.
Congure controller ports.
Congure controller buttons.
Step 7: Test the system, make
adjustments, nalize conguration.
Save the project.
Step 4: Cable the MLC Plus 84, then apply power.
Cable all devices (see step 4).
Step 2: Prepare the installation site.
Step 1: Get ready.
Step 3: Change buttons or faceplates, if desired.
Step 8: Mount the MLC Plus 84.
Create monitors, schedules, timers, macros,
and local variables.
Build and upload the conguration to the controller.
Step 6
If desired or required, install a new
security certicate (via Toolbelt).
Within Global Configurator
(GC Professional or
GC Plus mode):
Figure 5. Overall Installation and Configuration Steps
network
communication
setup instructions
on page26.
MLC Plus 84 Series • Hardware Features and Installation 8
Installation Step 1: Get Ready
Use the following checklist to prepare for the installation.
Familiarize yourself with the features of the controller (see Front Panel Features on
page30 and Rear and Side Panel Features and Cabling on page18)
Download and install the latest version of the following:
Toolbelt software — for discovering the controller and other control products on
the network, for managing core settings, and for upgrading firmware when needed
Global Configurator software — for configuring the control system
IPLinkPro device drivers — for use with GC, to make control of other devices possible
All are avail able from www.extron.com (see Locating Software, Firmware, and
Driver Files on the Extron Website on page40).
Obtain network information for the unit from the network administrator. You need the
following details for each IPLinkPro device such as the MLCPlus:
DHCP setting (on or off) Subnet mask User name
Device (MLC Plus 84) IP address Gateway IP address Passwords
Write down the MAC address of each IPLinkPro device (such as the MLC Plus 84) to be used.
Obtain model names and setup information for devices the MLC Plus 84 will control.
Each controller comes with a factory-installed Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) security
certificate. If you intend to install a different SSL certificate, contact your IT department
to obtain the certificate or for instructions on how to obtain one. See Secure Sockets
Layer (SSL) Certificates on page45 for requirements and guidelines regarding SSL
certificates.
Installation Step 2: Prepare the Installation Site
Steps and hardware required depend on the model being installed. See the following
sections for details:
• MLCPlus84D Site Preparation on page10
• MLCPlus84EU and MLCPlus84MK Site Preparation on page11
ATTENTION:
• Installation and service must be performed by authorized personnel only.
• L’installation et l’entretien doivent être effectués uniquement par un technicien
qualifié.
• Extron recommends installing the MLC Plus 84 D into a grounded, UL Listed
electrical junction box.
• Extron recommande d’installer le MLC Plus 84 D dans une boîte de dérivation
électrique mis à la terre, certifiée UL.
• Extron recommends installing the MLC Plus 84 EU/MK into a grounded electrical
junction box.
• Extron recommande d’installer le MLC Plus 84 EU/MK dans une boîte de dérivation
électrique mis à la terre.
• If the controller will be installed into fine furniture, it is best to hire a licenced,
bonded craftsperson to cut the access hole and perform the physical installation so
the surface will not be damaged.
• S’il est prévu d’installer le contrôleur dans du beau mobilier, il est préférable de
faire appel à un artisan autorisé et qualifié pour couper le trou d’accès et réaliser
l’installation de telle façon que la surface ne soit pas endommagée.
Rev. C, 4/2017: Updated
description of what Toolbelt
does, per IPCP guide
Turned bulleted list of software
into a checkbox list.
Rev. F: Changed French
text in the first attention
per Sean G.’s setup
guide review & latest
translation file.
It no longer seems to be
a direct translation of
the English.
Rev. F: Changed French text in
2nd & 3rd table rows per latest
translation file.
MLC Plus 84 Series • Hardware Features and Installation 9
ATTENTION:
• Follow all national and local building and electrical codes that apply to the
installation site.
• Respectez tous les codes électriques et du bâtiment, nationaux et locaux, qui
s’appliquent au site de l’installation.
• For the installation to meet UL requirements and to comply with National Electrical
Code (NEC), the MLC must be installed in a ULListed junction box. The end user
or installer must furnish the junction box. It is not included with the unit.
• Pour que l’installation respecte les exigences UL et soit conforme au National
Electrical Code (NEC) américain, le MLC doit être installé dans une boîte de
dérivation certifiée UL. Il incombe à l’utilisateur final ou à l’installateur de fournir la
boîte de dérivation. Cet équipement n’est pas inclus avec l’unité.
NOTE: Read any installation instructions and regulatory guidelines that come with the
mounting devices (raceway, junction box, surface mounting box) before installing the
raceway or box.
Select and prepare the site before cabling the controller. This may include cutting a hole
in the installation surface or installing a cabling raceway, running the cables to that site,
installing the wall box, and pulling cables through it.
Accessibility and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
When planning where to install the MLCPlus84, consider factors affecting accessibility of
the controller such as height from the floor, distance from obstructions, and how far a user
must reach to press the buttons. For guidelines, see sections 307(“Protruding Objects”)
and 308(“ReachRanges”) of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design available at
http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAStandards.pdf.
Rev. F: Changed
the note to an
Attention and
added French
text.
MLC Plus 84 Series • Hardware Features and Installation 10
MLCPlus84D Site Preparation
The MLCPlus84D fits a standard US two-gang junction box or mud ring and
decorator-style wallplate. Optional mud rings, ULListed junction boxes, external junction
boxes, and surface mounting boxes are available for use with the MLCPlus84. Read any
installation instructions and UL guidelines that come with the mounting devices, then install
the box or mud ring in the opening at the installation site. To prepare the site:
1. Using the size of the junction box or mud ring for reference, cut the hole in the mounting
surface. Protect the surface prior to and during cutting so the surface is not damaged.
NOTES:
• The approximate cutout dimensions for an Extron-supplied mud ring are
4.1" W x 3.75" H (104 mm W x 95 mm H).
• If mounting the MLCPlus 84D directly to the mounting surface, cut a hole of
approximately 3.6” W x 2.9” H (91 mm W x 74 mm H).
2. Run cables to the mounting location, leaving
enough slack for device installation.
3. Install the junction box or mud ring
(see figure 6) into the wall or
furniture.
4. Secure the cables with
a clamp for strain relief
and so they do not slip
back down into the wall
or furniture.
Wall
Mud Ring
Figure 6. Installing a Mud Ring
MLC Plus 84 Series • Hardware Features and Installation 11
MLCPlus84EU and MLCPlus84MK Site Preparation
The MLCPlus84EU fits a standard two-gang European wall (junction) box or external
wall box. The MLCPlus84MK fits a standard two-gang MK-type junction box or external
wall box. These models may not fit in all in-wall junction boxes, so check the fit prior to
installation. The installer must provide the box. Read any installation instructions and
regulatory guidelines that come with the wall box before installation. To prepare the site:
1. For installation into a wall or furniture: Measure, mark, and carefully cut a hole in
the mounting surface.
• If using a wall box, use the box as the reference for what size hole to cut.
• If mounting directly to the mounting surface, use the following hole sizes:
• MLCPlus 84EU: 114.3 mm W x 50.8 mm H (4.50 inches W x 2.00 inches H).
• MLCPlus 84MK: 113.0 mm W x 55.9 mm H (4.45 inches W x 2.20 inches H).
For all types of installations (EU model only): Run cables to the junction box and
secure the cables with a clamp.
2. Secure the box to the raceway, stud, wall, or furniture.
3. For wall mount installations, attach the mounting bracket (metal) to the junction box
or external wall box.
For raceway installations, install the plastic spacer
(if needed for the EU model), then attach the
mounting bracket to the junction box or external wall
box and raceway.
NOTE: If using a cable raceway, you may need
to insert a plastic spacer between the raceway
and the mounting bracket to close a gap and
make the installation flush and secure. See
the diagram in figure 7 at right.
The spacer looks like the mounting bracket,
but has “Optional Spacer” and “Place behind
bracket” stamped into its surface. The spacer
also has a slightly larger center opening than
the mounting bracket does.
Euro Channel
Junction Box
Metal Spacers
(If needed)
MLC Plus 84 EU
VOLUME
MUTE
DISPLAY
OFF
ON
PC
DOC
CAM
LAPTOP
2
LAPTOP
1
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Wall Frame
Mounting
Bracket
Figure 8. Installing Spacers Between the Mounting Bracket and Raceway
Junction Box
Mounting Bra
cket
Spacer
Raceway
Figure 7. Installing a
Spacer Between
the Mounting
Bracket and
Raceway (side
view)
MLC Plus 84 Series • Hardware Features and Installation 12
a. Hold the mounting bracket with the desired side facing you and feed the cables
through the bracket.
• To install the MLCPlus84 securely so it cannot easily be removed after
installation, hold and install the bracket so that the side labeled “Front” faces
out toward you and the unlabeled side faces the wall or furniture.
• To install the MLCPlus84 so it can be removed easily, hold and install the
bracket so the unlabeled side faces outward toward you and the side labeled
“Front” faces the wall or furniture.
Wall Box
Metal Bracket
External Wall Box
Metal Bracket
Figure 9. Mounting the Bracket to an EU Wall Box
b. Keeping the bracket level, insert the provided screws through the holes in the
bracket, into the threaded holes on the box, and tighten the screws to secure the
bracket to the mounting surface.
Figure 10. Mounting the Bracket to an MK Wall Box
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