Crestron FT2A-CP-USBA, FT2A-CP-4K-DP, FT2A-CP-AUD, FT2A-CP-AUD-RCA2, FT2A-CP-VGA Installation Manual

FT2A-CP Series

Connector Plates for FT2-ELEC Series FlipTops
Installation Guide

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Description

The Crestron® FT2A-CP series connector plates offer an interface solution for use with
the FT2-ELEC series FlipTop™ system. Each connector plate installs in a single module
space within the FlipTop to provide connectivity for AV sources and mobile devices (i.e.,
laptops, tablets, etc.) using separate interface cables (not included).

NOTE: The FT2A-CP series connector plates are active modules and therefore only
compatible with the FT2-ELEC series FlipTops. The modules are not compatible with
the FT2-MECH series FlipTops.

Overview

Crestron offers several models of connector plates, including DisplayPort™ and HDMI®
modules that are capable of passing video signals up to 4K60 4:4:4 and have a minimum
bandwidth of 18 Gbps. Additional models support VGA, stereo audio, composite video,
USB, and Ethernet. A backlit LED permits the user to identify and select a connection at
the table. Each LED features an international symbol indicating the connection type and
lights when the module connects to a FlipTop power bus.

FT2A-CP Module Models

Port type

LED icon

Each FT2A-CP module is 0.98" x 1.97" (25 x 50 mm) and requires one empty module
space in the FlipTop for installation.

FT2A-CP-4K-DP

FT2A-CP-4K-HD

FT2A-CP-USBA

FT2A-CP-VGA

FT2A-CP-AUD

FT2A-CP-AUD-RCA2

FT2A-CP-RJ45

FT2A-CP-VID-RCA1

Installation

NOTE: The FT2A-CP module is only compatible with the FT2-ELEC series FlipTops.

Use the following procedure to install the FT2A-CP module into a FlipTop assembly. If the
module is being installed as part of a new FlipTop installation, skip ahead to step 3.

1. Remove the magnetic bezel from the assembly by grasping the inside of the bezel
and by rmly pulling it up and away from the assembly until the magnetic hold is
broken.

2. Unscrew and remove the two locking bars on either side of the module row needed
for installation. For example, if installing the FT2-CP module in the bottom row of a
FlipTop, remove the middle and bottom locking bars.

Locking Bar Location

Locking bars (3)

3. Orient the connector plate so that the module’s LED icon is facing toward the front
of the FlipTop assembly as shown below.

Positioning the FT2A-CP Module (FT2A-CP-4K-HD shown)

FT2A-CP-4K-HD

Retractable lid
(located in rear
of assembly)

Front of
FlipTop
assembly

4. Push the top of the module down so it slides into the appropriate 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.

Installing the FT2A-CP-4K-HD into the FlipTop Assembly - Overhead View

6. Reattach the bezel to the assembly.

a. Hold the magnetic bezel over the assembly so that the lid retraction button on the

bezel aligns with the front of the assembly.

b. Lower the bezel onto the assembly so that the lowered retractable lid ts inside

the rear opening in the bezel. Refer to the illustration below.

Attaching Bezel to FlipTop Assembly with FT2A-CP-4K-HD Installed

Retractable lid
ts inside this
opening in bezel

Retractable lid

FT2A-CP-4K-HD

5. Secure each locking bar to the assembly.

a. Ensure that all modules are level with their surroundings in the assembly.

b. Place the removed locking bars back into position so that the screws on either

side engage the screw holes.

c. Hand tighten the two screws on either side of the locking bars.

CAUTION: To avoid stripping the screws on the locking bars, hand tighten the
screws using a manual screwdriver only.

Lid retraction
button

c. The magnets snap the bezel into place against the assembly.

The product warranty can be found at www.crestron.com/warranty.

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Certain Crestron products contain open source software. For specic information, please visit

www.crestron.com/opensource.

Crestron, the Crestron logo, and FlipTop are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron
Electronics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. DisplayPort is either a trademark or
registered trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association in the United Statews and/or other
countries. HDMI and the HDMI logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and trade
names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or
their products. Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. Crestron
is not responsible for errors in typography or photography.

This document was written by the Technical Publications department at Crestron.

©2018 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

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