PlenumVault Systems Retired

Complete AV Switching and Control Systems for Suspended Ceilings

Key Features

Complete, centralized AV switching and control systems with stereo audio amplification
Designed for installations with suspended ceilings
Securely mounts system components in the plenum space above a suspended ceiling
Extron exclusive patented Flat Field® speakers deliver consistent sound levels across the listening area
Powerful 50 watt rms audio amplifier
Four port network switch allows three devices to share a single network drop

Model	Version Description	Part #
PLS 200	Two Input PlenumVault, ceiling mount	42-223-03	Retired
PLS 300	Three Input PlenumVault, ceiling mount	42-224-03	Retired
PLS 400	Four Input PlenumVault, ceiling mount	42-225-03	Retired
PLS 210	Two Input PlenumVault, no mount	42-227-03	Retired
PLS 310	Three Input PlenumVault, no mount	42-228-03	Retired
PLS 410	Four Input PlenumVault, no mount	42-229-03	Retired

This product has been retired.

Suggested Replacement: PlenumVault Digital Systems

Extron PlenumVault® Systems are complete, easy-to-use AV switching and control systems designed for classrooms with a suspended ceiling. PlenumVault Systems use economical twisted pair cable for transmitting signals and include network connectivity for Web-based AV resource management, monitoring, and control. These systems take their name from the unique PVM 220 PlenumVault Mounting Kit that securely mounts and conceals system components in the plenum space above a suspended ceiling.

Power Saving Features
At the heart of each PlenumVault System is the PVS 305SA IP Five Input IP-Enabled PoleVault Switcher with Integrated 50 Watt Audio Amplifier that offers two Extron-exclusive power saving modes designed to lower energy usage and reduce operating costs.

Auto Power Save Mode: This mode automatically shuts off the audio amplifier inside the PVS 305SA IP after 30 minutes if no audio is present. This provides a close to 50% reduction in energy usage compared to normal, idle operation.
Standby Mode: This mode shuts off both the audio amplifier and the AV inputs of the PVS 305SA IP which power the input wallplates. Standby Mode is activated by the MLC 104 IP Plus or MLC 226 IP MediaLink® Controller included in a complete PlenumVault System. Standby Mode can be scheduled at specific times when the system is not in use or can be set to activate by monitoring when the projector is shut down. Standby Mode reduces power consumption of the PVS 305SA IP over 60%.

Standard PlenumVault Systems
PlenumVault Systems have been designed in six standard systems to streamline the design and procurement process. These two-, three-, and four-input systems include all the necessary audio and video switching, audio amplification, system control, source connectivity, speakers, mounting hardware, and cabling for a complete classroom AV solution. All that remains is to add the video projector, projection screen, and video sources.

The six standard PlenumVault System packages are each ordered using a single part number.

PLS 200 Two Input PlenumVault System, ceiling mount: Accommodates one VGA computer-video and one composite video source and includes the PCM 340 Projector Drop Ceiling Mount with Adjustable Pole and UPB 25 Universal Projector Mounting Bracket
PLS 300 Three Input PlenumVault System, ceiling mount: Accommodates two VGA computer-video and one composite video source and includes the PCM 340 Projector Drop Ceiling Mount with Adjustable Pole and UPB 25 Universal Projector Mounting Bracket
PLS 400 Four Input PlenumVault System, ceiling mount: Accommodates two VGA computer-video and two composite video sources and includes the PCM 340 Projector Drop Ceiling Mount with Adjustable Pole and UPB 25 Universal Projector Mounting Bracket
PLS 210 Two Input PlenumVault System, no mount: Accommodates one VGA computer-video and one composite video source
PLS 310 Three Input PlenumVault System, no mount: Accommodates two VGA computer-video and one composite video source
PLS 410 Four Input PlenumVault System, no mount: Accommodates two VGA computer-video and two composite video sources

System Customization
PlenumVault Systems must always include the PVS 305SA IP PoleVault Switcher, PVM 220 PlenumVault Mounting Kit, speakers, and two to four AV inputs. PlenumVault Systems can be customized to meet classroom requirements. System pricing is based on the components and quantities selected.

VoiceLift® Microphone
The VoiceLift Microphone enables the creation of a classroom sound field system that allows the teacher's voice to be heard clearly throughout the classroom. Studies show that use of a sound field system results in increased student achievement and a reduction in teacher vocal strain and voice fatigue.

Features

Complete, centralized AV switching and control systems with stereo audio amplification

Designed for installations with suspended ceilings

Securely mounts system components in the plenum space above a suspended ceiling

Extron exclusive patented Flat Field® speakers deliver consistent sound levels across the listening area

Powerful 50 watt rms audio amplifier

Four port network switch allows three devices to share a single network drop

Energy-efficient design offers Extron exclusive Auto Power Save and Standby modes designed to lower energy usage and reduce operating costs

VoiceLift Microphone option allows the teacher’s voice to be evenly distributed throughout the room

Easy-to-use MediaLink controller included

Systems use CAT 5-type cable for quick and easy connections and low-cost installation

AV input wallplates use active, balanced twisted pair transmission which is resistant to signal loss and interference

Simplifies setup; no programming required

Tamper-resistant, theft-deterrent design

Auto projector shut-off saves power and extends lamp life

Network connectivity for Web-based monitoring and rapid problem resolution

SIMILAR PRODUCTS
	PPS 25	Priority Page Sensor w/Cable & Metal Junction Box
	PVT CV D	PoleVault Composite Video and Stereo Audio Input - Decorator-Style Wallplate
	PVT RGB D Plus	PoleVault VGA Video and Stereo Audio Input with Local Monitor Output - Decorator-Style Wallplate

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

PPS 25

Priority Page Sensor w/Cable & Metal Junction Box

PVT CV D

PoleVault Composite Video and Stereo Audio Input - Decorator-Style Wallplate

PVT RGB D Plus

PoleVault VGA Video and Stereo Audio Input with Local Monitor Output - Decorator-Style Wallplate

Specifications

PVS 305SA IP

Video

Gain

Unity (as a system including Extron PVT Series wallplates)

Bandwidth

RGB

200 MHz (-3 dB) @ 50' (15 m) of cable

Composite video

100 MHz (-3 dB)

Differential phase error

Composite video: 0.25° at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Differential gain error

Composite video: 0.15% at 3.58 MHz and 4.43 MHz

Crosstalk

-70 dB @ 5 MHz

Switching speed

1 ms (max.) from front panel, 1-2 s from remote panel

CMRR

-90 dB @ 100 Hz, -70 dB @ 10 MHz

Video input

Number/signal type

Inputs 1 and 2: VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS
Inputs 3 and 4 (configurable): VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS, or composite video

Connectors

4 pairs female RJ-45

Nominal level

As a system including Extron PVT Series wallplates:
1 Vp-p for composite video (including sync)
0.7 Vp-p for RGB

Minimum/maximum levels

Analog (as a system including Extron PVT Series wallplates)

RGB

0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p with no offset

Composite video

0.4 V to 2.0 Vp-p with no offset

Impedance

75 ohms (as a system including Extron PVT Series wallplates)

Horizontal frequency

15 kHz to 145 kHz

Vertical frequency

30 Hz to 170 Hz

Return loss

Composite video: <-40 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset (max. allowable)

1.0 V

Video output

Number/signal type

1 VGA-UXGA RGBHV, RGBS (follows input type)
1 composite video

Connectors

1 female 15-pin HD
1 female RCA

Nominal level

As a system including Extron PVT Series wallplates:
1 Vp-p for composite video (including sync)
0.7 Vp-p for RGB

Minimum/maximum levels

RGB

0.3 V to 1.5 Vp-p (follows input)

Composite video

0.4 V to 2.0 Vp-p (follows input)

Impedance

75 ohms

Return loss

<-40 dB @ 5 MHz

DC offset

RGB

±5 mV, max., with input at 0 offset

Composite video

±20.5 mV with input at 0 offset

Sync

Input type

RGBHV, RGBS (RGB input)

Output type

RGBHV, RGBS (RGB output, follows input)

Standards

NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM (for composite video inputs and output)

Input level

2.0 V to 5.5 Vp-p

Output level

4.5 V to 5.5 Vp-p, unterminated

Input impedance

510 ohms

Output impedance

75 ohms

Max. propagation delay

40 ns (system only, not due to cable delay)

Max. rise/fall time

15 ns

Polarity

Positive or negative (follows input)

Audio input — refer to the PVT Series Wallplates' audio specifications

Number/signal type

4 proprietary signals from Extron PVT Series wallplates
1 stereo, balanced/unbalanced (input 5)

Connectors

4 female RJ-45 (2 shared with RGB inputs, 2 shared with configurable RGB/composite video inputs)
1 female 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (input 5)

NOTE	0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms, 0 dBV = 1 Vrms, 0 dBV ≈ 2 dBu

Audio — preamplifier

Input gain adjustment

–18 dB to +24 dB (default = 0 dB), adjustable per input via RS-232

Input level sensitivity

-10 dBV (0.316 Vrms) for maximum output before clipping

Volume control range

0 to -61 dB

Crosstalk

<-85 dB @ 1 kHz (as a system with Extron PVT Series wallplates with 50' cables)

Stereo channel separation

>80 dB @ 1 kHz (as a system with Extron PVT Series wallplates with 50' cables)

Bass adjustment

±10.5 dB @ 50 Hz

Treble adjustment

±10.5 dB @ 15 Hz

Audio input — VoiceLift^™ receiver

Number/signal type

2 mono, balanced (mic and aux)

Connectors

1 female RJ-45

Impedance

>10k ohms unbalanced/balanced, DC coupled

Nominal level

-10 dBV (316 mVrms)

Input gain/volume adjustment

-18 dB to +24 dB (default = 0 dB), adjustable independently from all other audio gain and volume controls via front panel or RS-232

Input level sensitivity

-10 dBV (316 mVrms) for maximum output before clipping when VoiceLift Receiver volume is set to 24)

Audio output — lineout

Number/signal type

1 stereo/mono, balanced/unbalanced, fixed/variable

Connector

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole

Impedance

50 ohms unbalanced, 100 ohms balanced

Gain error

±0.8 dB channel to channel

Maximum level (600 ohms)

+8 dBu, balanced, at <0.1% THD+N

NOTE	Unbalanced wired outputs produce 6 dB of attenuation. Balanced output has unity gain/attenuation.

Audio output — power amplifier

Number/signal type

1 stereo or 2 mono (default), 2 channels total

Connectors

(1) 5.0 mm captive screw connector, 4 pole

Load impedance

2 ohms, minimum

Amplifier type

Class D

Gain/volume adjustment

-10 dB to +10 dB (default = 0 dB), adjustable in 1 dB steps

Frequency response

20 Hz to 20 kHz, -1 dB/+3.5 dB @ 1 watt output, 8 ohm load

THD + Noise

0.2% @ 1 kHz at nominal level (1 watt, 8 ohm load)

S/N

>67 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz at maximum output (unweighted), 8 ohms (as a system with Extron PVT Series wallplates with 50' cables)

Output power

25 watts rms per channel, 2/4/8 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD

Damping factor

>75 @ 8 ohms

Control/remote — switcher

Serial host control ports

2 bidirectional RS-232: 1 rear panel 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 5 pole (shared with IR control); 1 front panel 2.5 mm stereo mini jack

Baud rate and protocol

9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

Serial control pin configurations

Captive screw connector: A = Tx, B = Rx, C = IR receive, D = GND, E = 12 VDC
2.5 mm mini stereo jack: tip = Tx, ring = Rx, sleeve = GND

DC volume control port

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 3 pole

DC volume control pin configurations

1 = +10 VDC, 2 = volume/mute (variable voltage), 3 = GND

Volume control voltage range

0 V (mute) to 10 V (maximum volume)

Paging sensor connector

(1) 3.5 mm captive screw connector, 2 pole

Program control

Extron control/configuration program for Windows^®
Extron Simple Instruction Set (SIS^™)

Ethernet control interface

Switch type

Unmanaged

Standards

IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x

Recommended cable type

For 10Base-T: UTP CAT 3 or better
For 100Base-TX: UTP CAT 5 or better

Ethernet ports

4 female RJ-45 with built-in link/speed and activity LEDs

Ethernet data rate

10/100Base-T (10/100 Mbps) with autodetect

MAC address table

1 k

Buffer

64 kB

Switching method

Store and forward

MDI/MDI-X selection

Automatic

PoE

Not supported

SNMP

Not supported

QoS

LACP

Not supported

Layer

Port mirroring

Not supported

VLAN

Not supported

General

Power

External
Input: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Output: 12 VDC, 5 A, 60 watts

Power consumption

10.0 watts

Ambient temperature/humidity

Storage: -40 to +158 °F (-40 to +70 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Operating: +32 to +122 °F (0 to +50 °C) / 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Cooling

Convection, vents on sides

Thermal dissipation

34.1 BTU/hr

Mounting

Furniture mount

Yes, with optional mini under-desk mounting kit

Pole mount

Yes, with optional pole mounting kit

Enclosure type

Metal

Enclosure dimensions

1.8" H x 10.1" W x 3.0" D
(4.5 cm H x 25.7 cm W x 7.6 cm D)

Product weight

2.5 lbs (1.1 kg), plus power supply (0.9 lbs [0.4 kg])

Shipping weight

5 lbs (2.3 kg)

Vibration

ISTA 1A in carton (International Safe Transit Association)

Regulatory compliance

Safety

CE, c-UL, UL
UL rated for use in plenum airspaces: meets UL 2043 for heat and smoke release, excluding the power supply; meets UL 60065 for safety.

EMI/EMC

CE, C-tick, FCC Class B, ICES, VCCI

Environmental

Complies with the appropriate requirements of RoHS, WEEE

Product warranty

3 years parts and labor

NOTE	All nominal levels are at ±10%.

NOTE	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

(8.0-050511-D3)

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