Extron electronics MLC Plus 84 EU Setup Manual Download Page 4

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MLC Plus 84 EU and MLC Plus 84 MK • Setup Guide (Continued)

Step 3: Change Buttons (optional)

Replace one or more buttons or button pairs using available additional buttons. Optional button kits are available in various languages.

NOTE:

  A custom button builder tool is available at 

http://www.extron.com/product/custombuttonbuilder/index.aspx

 

where you can order custom-labeled buttons for the MLC Plus 84.

The faceplates must be removed to access buttons. To replace the buttons:

1. 

Remove one or both  

faceplates as follows:

a. 

Slide the  
center divider bar  
up (as shown in 
figure 7) and 
remove it from the 
unit. Set it aside 
for later use.

Figure 7. 

Removing the Center Divider

b. 

If removing the volume control faceplate, remove 
the volume control knob as follows: 

1. 

Viewing the unit from the bottom, look through 
the faceplate notch below the 

Volume

 knob 

and rotate the knob until the set screw is 
visible through and aligned with the opening.

2. 

Use a small ( 

1

/

20

") Allen wrench (hex key) 

inserted into the notch in the faceplate at the 
bottom of the knob to loosen the set screw 
that secures the knob.

3. 

Pull the knob away from the faceplate and set 
it aside.

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Figure 8. 

Loosening  
the Set Screw to  
Remove the Volume Knob

c. 

Insert the tip of a small, flat-bladed screwdriver (such as 
an Extron Tweeker) through one of the 
slots at the sides of an EU or MK 
model faceplate, as shown 
at right. There are four 
slots per faceplate, 
two on each 
side.

d. 

Press the tab into the body of the MLC Plus 84  
to release the faceplate from the circuit board.

e. 

Repeat steps 

1c

 and 

1d

 with the remaining slots and 

tabs around the edges of the faceplate.

f. 

Lift the faceplate away from the circuit board.

2. 

Remove any buttons to be replaced as follows: 

a. 

Press the button or button pair from the front of the 
faceplate out through the back of its faceplate opening. 
If necessary, pull the buttons out gently from the back.

NOTE:

  The smaller buttons are arranged in 

pairs connected by a rubbery membrane.

b. 

If you are replacing the faceplate, repeat step 

2a

 until all 

buttons are removed.

c. 

Set the removed buttons aside for later use.

3. 

Insert a button or button pair as follows:

a. 

Insert a new button or button pair from the back into 
the appropriate opening in the faceplate.

b. 

Align the two pegs in the upper left and  
lower right corners of the button or 
button pair (shown at right)  
with the corresponding holes in the 
faceplate. Press the button or buttons 
into the faceplate so the buttons and pegs are seated 
into the holes and faceplate opening.

c. 

Repeat steps 

3a

 and 

3b

 for any additional buttons that 

will be replaced or installed.

VOLUME

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DISPLA

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OFF

ON

PC

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Slot

Figure 9. 

Pressing Faceplate Mounting  
Tabs to Remove the Faceplate

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Summary of Contents for MLC Plus 84 EU

Page 1: ...Extron Control apps for remote control applications Global Configurator and other useful software applications are available at www extron com Installation Step 1 Get Ready Use the following check list to prepare for the installation 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 ...

Page 2: ...lus 84 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...

Page 3: ...all the MLC Plus 84 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 MLC Plus 84 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 Wal...

Page 4: ...ob c Insert the tip of a small flat bladed screwdriver such as an Extron Tweeker through one of the slots at the sides of an EU or MK model faceplate as shown at right There are four slots per faceplate two on each side d Press the tab into the body of the MLC Plus 84 to release the faceplate from the circuit board e Repeat steps 1c and 1d with the remaining slots and tabs around the edges of the ...

Page 5: ...he tabs are inserted into the slots and the ridge on each tab snaps into place in the faceplate NOTE It is important to make sure that ALL eight tabs are securely snapped into place 5 If reattaching the volume control faceplate place the knob back on its shaft and use the small Allen wrench to tighten the set screw to secure the knob VOLUME MUTE DISPLAY OFF ON PC DOC CAM LAPTOP 1 LAPTOP 2 HDMI VGA...

Page 6: ...ith Wall Frames Rear Panel Features RESET LAN PoE POWER 12V 0 4A MAX Tx Rx G Tx Rx G 1 2 C G C V G S COM 1 COM 2 VOL IR G IN D IN RELAYS RESET LAN PoE POWER 12V 0 4A MAX Tx Rx G Tx Rx G 1 2 C G C V G S COM 1 COM 2 VOL IR G IN D IN RELAYS Power input connector COM RS 232 ports IR output port Relay ports Reset LED Reset button Digital input port Volume control port LAN PoE Ethernet connector and LED...

Page 7: ...on the bottom of the rear enclosure Link LED Lights green to indicate a network connection Activity LED Blinks yellow to indicate data is being sent or received Default protocol MLC Plus 84 IP address 192 168 254 250 Gateway IP address 0 0 0 0 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 DNS address 127 0 0 1 DHCP off Link speed and duplex level autodetected Data rates 10 100Base T Use this port to upload configurat...

Page 8: ...rce Device Two Single IR Emitters Ground IR Output Ground IR Output Unidirectional IR or 3 16 5 mm max To Projector Panel Display or the Wired IR Remote of a Source Device IR Output Port Output options IR 30 kHz to 300 kHz with or without carrier signals Ground IR Signal Dual IR Emitter Control Unidirectional Digital Input 1 2 C G C V VOL G IN D IN RELAYS Digital Input Configure the port with or w...

Page 9: ...close as possible to the amplifier to avoid picking up background noise via the cable NOTE When audio mute is active the MLC Plus 84 sets output voltage to 0 VDC even if the voltage range minimum and maximum voltage limits have been set to levels above zero such as 2 V to 8 V Step 5 Set up the MLC Plus 84 for Network Communication 1 Connect the PC that you will use for setup and the MLC Plus 84 to...

Page 10: ...ch touchpanels to interact with Whom to notify how and under what circumstances a Configure ports on the controller Select device drivers and link them to each assigned serial IR or Ethernet port Select settings serial protocol relay behavior digital input volume control settings as needed b Set up monitors schedules macros and local variables c Set up the front panel buttons assign appropriate co...

Page 11: ...all frame to the mounting bracket metal which you attached to the mounting surface during site preparation see Site Preparation on page 2 2 Holding the wall frame in place on the bracket press the cabled MLC Plus 84 into the frame until the two tabs on either side of the unit snap into the opening of the bracket holding the MLC Plus 84 in place MLC Plus 84 EU VOLUME MUTE DISPLAY OFF ON PC DOC CAM ...

Page 12: ...he Reset LED blinks 6 times if the DHCP client is enabled The Reset LED blinks 3 times if the DHCP client is disabled NOTES DHCP toggle mode is supported on firmware version 3 00 0000 or higher By default DHCP is off and the unit uses a static IP address When you disable DHCP the unit uses the factory default IP address 192 168 254 250 Reset All IP Settings Press and hold the rear panel Reset butt...

Page 13: ...ed for the previous generation IP Link non Pro controllers are not compatible Removing the MLC Plus EU or MK from the Mounting Surface Before you can replace buttons or faceplates on an MLC Plus 84 EU or MK if the unit is installed in a wall or furniture you must remove the unit from the metal mounting bracket and installation surface To help with this task Extron provides a removal tool shown at ...

Page 14: ...p 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 configuration to the controller Step 6 If desired or required install a new security certificate via Toolbelt Within ...

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