Crestron FT2-1400-ELEC-AL, FT2-1400-ELEC, FT2-1400-ELEC-B Quick Start Manual

Quick Start

Swiveling

Power bus

(bottom view)

3-Pin network

FT2-1400-ELEC

FlipTop™ Cable Management System FT2 Series, 1400 Size, Electrical

The Crestron® FT2-1400-ELEC FlipTop™ cable management system
device, for simplicity within this document called the FlipTop assembly,
installs into a table or other horizontal surface to provide modular
tabletop connectivity for users on either side of the table. The two
one-touch lids on the unit conceal 18 module spaces arranged in two
rows of nine.

The FlipTop assembly includes 12 pass-through cable modules and six
blank plate modules. Each pass-through cable module accommodates
a Crestron FT2A-CBL-PT Series Pass-Through Cable (not included) and
various other third-party interface cables. Use blank plate modules to
cover any unused module spaces within the FlipTop assembly.

An included power pack, power supply holder, power cord, and DC
power splitter energize the two power buses located within the
FlipTop assembly. A second power pack with power supply holder
(not included) is required if two Crestron FT 2A-CHGR-USBA/C USB
Rapid Charging Modules (not included) are installed in a single FlipTop
assembly.

The flexible modular design of the FlipTop assembly can be customized
with an assortment of Crestron accessories (not included):

• FT2 A-CBL-PT is a series of pass-through cables optimized for

the provided pass-through cable modules.

• FT2 A-CBLR-GR is a series of gravity cable retractors. Each cable

in the retractor pulls out up to 3 feet (0.9 m) and retracts gently
back into the FlipTop assembly.

• FT2 A-CBLR-1T is a series of one-touch cable retractors. Each

cable in the retractor pulls out up to 5 feet (1.5 m) and retracts
when the cable retractor button is pressed or a Crestron control
system automatically retracts the cable.

• FT2 A-CP is a series of active connector plate modules. Each

module provides panel mounted connectors, which allow the
connection of devices using separate, detached interface cables
(not included).

• FT2 A-CHGR-USBA/C is a USB rapid charging module. It provides

one USB Type-C™ charging port and one USB Type-A charging
port.

• FT2 A-PWR-US is a series of AC power outlet modules that

provide one or more NEMA 5 type receptacles above the table.
The basic model provides one additional outlet below the table;
the other models provide two.

• FT2 A-UTK-SHELF in an under-table utility shelf capable of

holding HDMI® switches or HDBaseT® transmitters.

• FT2 A-UTK-PWS is a power supply for the FlipTop assembly. A

maximum of two power supplies may be connected to a single
FlipTop assembly.

• FT2 A-PLT-BLANK-10 is a pack of 10 blank plate modules used

to supplement those provided with the FlipTop assembly. Each
module covers one unused module space within the assembly.

• FT2 A-PLT-PT-10 is a pack of 10 pass-through cable modules used

to supplement those provided with the FlipTop assembly. Each
module accommodates a Crestron FT2A-CBL-PT Series Pass­Through Cable or a third-party interface cable.

NOTE: For more information about FlipTop assembly

accessories, refer to the specific product manual located at

www.crestron.com/manuals.

Check the Box

Item Qty

FT2-1400-ELEC 1

Bars, Locking, with Screws (P/N 4527589) 4

Cable, DC Power Splitter, Single 2.1 mm to Dual 2.1 mm
(P/N 2050094)

Connector, 3-Pin (P/N 2003575) 2

Holder, Power Supply (P/N 2048887) 1

Module, Blank Plate (P/N 2049602) 6

Module, Pass-Through Cable (P/N 4526880) 12

Power Cord, 5 ft 10 in. (1.78 m) (P/N 2042043) 1

Power Pack, 24 Vdc, 2.5 A, 100-240 Vac (P/N 2045873) 1

Template, Cutout (P/N 4527605) 1

Tie Wrap (P/N 2047935) 2

FT2-1400-ELEC-AL Only

Bezel, FT2-1400, Alloy (P/N 4527431) 1

FT2-1400-ELEC-B Only

Bezel, FT2-1400, Black (P/N 4527430) 1

Mount the FlipTop Assembly

The next two sections describe the mounting procedure.

Cut the Mounting Hole

NOTE: Before cutting the mounting hole, check underneath the table

for any obstructions that may impede the installation of the FlipTop
assembly, retractors, and accessories.

1. Trace an outline of the mounting hole onto the table using the

included cutout template.

2. Cut a mounting hole in the table with an appropriate saw.

Secure the FlipTop Assembly

To secure the FlipTop assembly:

1. If using a single power supply, connect the dual connector ends

of the included DC power splitter cable to the two barrel jacks in
the bottom of the power bus so the cable may be accessed later.
For location of the barrel jacks, refer to “Connect the FlipTop
Assembly.”

DC Power Splitter Cable (Included)

3. Carefully tighten the four swiveling dogs in each corner of the

FlipTop assembly clock wise until the assembly is secured in place
against the table. Do not overtighten the swiveling dogs.

Location of Swiveling Dogs

1

3-Pin Connector with Wires Attached

White (Y)
Blue (Z)
Black (G)

Connect and Place the Power Supply

The FlipTop assembly ships with one 24 Vdc power supply that is
used to supply power to the power bus in the assembly. There are six
possible locations to attach the power supply. Connect the power
supply prior to installing any modules.

NOTE: Two power supplies are required if installing two

FT2 A-CHGR-USBA/C modules in the FlipTop assembly. For more
information, refer to the FT2A-CHGR-USBA/C Installation Guide
(Doc. 8219) at www.crestron.com/manuals.

To connect the power supply to the power bus:

1. Underneath the table, connect the power supply to the bottom

of the power bus:

dogs (4)

Retractable

lids (2)

Connect the FlipTop Assembly

Access the two network connectors and two power bus barrel jacks on
the underside of the FlipTop assembly.

Location of 3-Pin Network Connector and Power Bus Barrel Jacks

connector

Power bus
barrel jack

NOTE: Second network connector is not visible in the above diagram.

FlipTop assembly

barrel jack

FlipTop

assembly

• If connecting one power supply, connect the power

supply’s power cord to the single connector end of the DC
power splitter cable. Refer to step 1 in “Secure the FlipTop
Assembly.”

• If connecting two power supplies, connect each power

supply’s power cord to a barrel jack in the power bus.

2. Use two tie wraps (included) and dress the power cord.

3. Slide the power supply into the power supply holder until it is

secured in place.

4. Insert the power supply holder into the side of the FlipTop

assembly so that the four mounting posts on the rear of the
holder engage the four rectangular slots in one of the six
mounting locations.

Location of Power Supply

2. Ensure that all four swiveling dogs are positioned inside of

the FlipTop assembly, and then insert the assembly into the
mounting hole until the top lip is flush with the table surface.

CAUTION: Set the screwdriver torque to its lowest setting to

avoid stripping the swiveling dogs and damaging the table.
If removing the FlipTop assembly from the table, ensure that
the screwdriver rotation is set correctly before loosening the
swiveling dogs.

Connect the Network

A network connection between the FlipTop assembly and a Crestron
control system or DMPS3 enables remote control of installed
accessories. For example, when a networked FlipTop assembly with
a one-touch cable retractor is installed in a room with an occupancy
sensor and the sensor detects an unoccupied room, the FlipTop
assembly communicates with the system to automatically retract the
cable.

Connect the FlipTop assembly to a Crestron control system or DMPS3
via the 3-pin connectors using standard Cresnet® cable. The red power
lead is not connected and should be terminated.

Power

Power
supply
holder

Rectangular

slots (4)

supply

5. Slide the holder downward until it is secured to the FlipTop

assembly.

FlipTop

assembly

Mounting Locations of Power Supply

grommet may be
installed in one of

module (with side

assembly

retractable

Retractable

Power supply

mounting locations (6)

6. Connect the included 5 ft 10 in. (1.78 m) power cord to the power

jack on top of the power supply, and then connect the other end
to a power source. Do not apply power until all modules have
been installed and all connections have been made to the FlipTop
assembly.

Install the Modules

NOTE: Installation procedures for most modules are available in

separate product documentation. For more information, refer to the
specific product manual located at w ww.crestron.com/manuals.

The following sections provide best practices and installation
procedures for pass-through cable modules and blank plate modules.

Position the Modules

NOTE: The FlipTop assembly includes 12 FT2A-PLT-PT pass-through

cable modules and six FT2A-PLT-BLANK blank plate modules. All other
modules are not included.

Follow the best practices below when performing module installation:

• Perform module installation in the following order:

1. AC Power Outlet Modules (FT2A-PWR-US)

2. Retractor modules (FT2A-CBLR-1T and FT2A-CBLR-GR)

3. All other modules (FT2A-CP, FT2A-CHGR-USBA/C,

FT2A-PLT-PT, and FT2A-PLT-BLANK)

• Place the FT2A-CBLR-GR modules only at the ends of a module

row.

• Dress all cables after installing each module.

Install the Pass-Through Cable Module

Each pass-through cable module is packaged with one nylon grommet
and one cable plate. One empty module space is required for
installation.

To assemble and install the pass-through cable modules into the FlipTop
assembly:

1. Separate the grommet.

2. Insert the cable into the grommet with the connector facing up

towards the end user.

NOTE: The grommet is optional. It fits 10mm or smaller cables

(non-4K cables such as USB, CAT6, VGA, and audio). Omit the
grommet if installing larger cables (such as Crestron 4K video
cables) into the module.

3. Press the grommet back together to secure the cable inside.

4. Push the grommet and cable into the hole in the cable plate.

5. Insert the cable plate into one of the three slots in the pass-

through module. The top of the cable connector should sit flush
with the top of the module.

NOTE: If the cable connector extends past the top of the pass-

through module, the FlipTop assembly lid cannot close.

Location of Cable Plates within the Pass-Through Cable Module

Pass-through

plate removed)

6. Attach the side plate to the module by snapping the plastic clips

on the plate into the two slots on the module.

NOTE: Ensure that the cable moves freely in the module prior to

attaching the side plate, as the plate is difficult to remove once
it is attached. If the side plate must be removed, use a small, flat
object (such as a flat-head screwdriver) to carefully pry the plastic
clips on the side plate off of the module near the two slots.

Location of Plastic Clips on Side Panel

Snap to attach

(or pry to remove)

the plastic clips

from the slots on

a pass-through

module.

7. Feed the other end of the cable through an empty module space

in the FlipTop assembly.

8. Slide the pass-through cable module into the empty module space

in the FlipTop assembly. Use the guide ribs on the front and rear of
each module to help position the module in the assembly.

The cable plate
with the nylon

these three slots.

Install the Blank Plate Module

Six blank plate modules are included to fill empty spaces in module
rows. Each module requires one empty module space for installation.

Blank Plate

Blank plate

To install a blank plate module into the FlipTop assembly, slide the
module down into the appropriate module space. Use the guide ribs on
the front and rear of the module to help position it in the assembly.

Install the Locking Bars

1. Place the locking bars into position so that the screws attached to

the locking bars engage the screw holes in the FlipTop assembly.

2. Using a manual torque screwdriver set to its lowest possible

setting, hand tighten the locking bar screws until the locking bars
are secured to the FlipTop assembly.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten the locking bar screws.

Position of Locking Bars

Locking
bars (4)

FlipTop

Install the Bezel

Place the bezel onto the FlipTop assembly so that the retractable lids fit
inside the bezel openings. The bezel is held in place using magnets.

Position of Bezel

Lid retraction buttons (2)

Bezel
openings
for

lids (2)

lids (2)

Operate the FlipTop Assembly

To operate the FlipTop assembly:

1. Tap the lid retraction button to retract the one-touch lid, which

disappears into the assembly.

2. Pull out a cable and lay it on the tabletop.

3. Lift the cable vertically above the FlipTop assembly to retract the

cable gently back into the assembly.

4. Close the lid by lifting it vertically and returning it over the FlipTop

assembly.

For Additional Information

Scan or click the QR code for detailed product information on the
Crestron website.

FT2-1400-ELEC

Compliance and Legal

As of the date of ma nufac ture, t he prod uct ha s been te sted and found to compl y with
specifications for CE marking.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Statement

This dev ice complies with par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Op eration is subj ect to t he foll owing
condit ions: ( 1) This d evice m ay not cause harmful interference and (2) this device m ust accept
any inter feren ce received, includi ng inter ference that ma y cause undesi red ope ratio n.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible

for compliance could voi d the user’s aut horit y to operate the equipme nt.

NOTE: This e quipm ent has b een tested an d found to comply w ith the limit s for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Th ese limits are d esign ed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipm ent gen erates, uses and can radiate radio freq uenc y energ y and, if n ot installed
and used in accord ance wi th the instru ctio ns, ma y cause harmful i nterference to radio
communicatio ns. However, there i s no guarantee th at interfere nce will not occu r in a
part icular installatio n. If this equipment does caus e harmf ul inter ference to radio or
televi sion re ceptio n, which can be de termined by tur ning th e equip ment of f and on , the user is
encouraged to try to correct t he interference by one or more of the foll owing m easur es:

• Reori ent or relocate t he receiving a ntenna .

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Conne ct the equipment into an outl et on a circ uit dif feren t from that to whic h the

receiver is connected.

• Consu lt the de aler or an experienced radio/ TV technici an for he lp.

Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Statement

CAN ICE S-3 (B)/N MB-3 (B)

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www.crestron.com/legal/patents.

Certa in Cres tron products contain open source s oft ware. For speci fic informat ion, please v isit

www.crestron.com/opensource.

Crestron, the Crestron logo, Cresn et, and FlipTop are eithe r trade marks or regis tered
tradem arks of Crestron Electron ics, I nc. in the United States and/or other count ries. HDBa seT
is either a trademark or regis tered trademark of the HDBaseT Allian ce in the U nited States

and/or other count ries. HDMI and the HD MI logo are eit her tra demar ks or registered
tradem arks of HDMI L icensing LLC in t he United States and/or other count ries. USB Type- C
is either a trademark or regis tered trademark of the USB Imp lemen ters Forum in the United
States an d/or other countries. O ther tr adema rks, registered tradema rks, and trade names
may be us ed in this docum ent to refer to either the e ntiti es claiming th e marks and names or
their produc ts. Crestron discl aims any p ropri etar y interest in the marks a nd name s of othe rs.
Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or photography.

©2018 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

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