Extron electronic CTL208CM User Manual

User’s Manual

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CTL208CM

8-Button Control Panel Module

with Serial Control Output

68-836-01 Rev. A

Printed in the USA

07 03

Precautions

Safety Instructions • English

This symbol is intended to alert the user of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature provided with the equipment.

This symbol is intended to alert the user of the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product's enclosure that may present a risk of
electric shock.

Caution

Read Instructions • Read and understand all safety and operating

instructions before using the equipment.

Retain Instructions • The safety instructions should be kept for future

reference.

Follow Warnings • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the

equipment or in the user information.

Avoid Attachments • Do not use tools or attachments that are not

recommended by the equipment manufacturer because they may be
hazardous.

Consignes de Sécurité • Français

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur que la
documentation fournie avec le matériel contient des
instructions importantes concernant l’exploitation
et la maintenance (réparation).

Ce symbole sert à avertir l’utilisateur de la présence
dans le boîtier de l’appareil de tensions dangereuses
non isolées posant des risques d’électrocution.

Attention

Lire les instructions• Prendre connaissance de toutes les consignes de

sécurité et d’exploitation avant d’utiliser le matériel.

Conserver les instructions• Ranger les consignes de sécurité afin de

pouvoir les consulter à l’avenir.

Respecter les avertissements • Observer tous les avertissements et

consignes marqués sur le matériel ou présentés dans la documentation
utilisateur.

Eviter les pièces de fixation • Ne pas utiliser de pièces de fixation ni

d’outils non recommandés par le fabricant du matériel car cela
risquerait de poser certains dangers.

Sicherheitsanleitungen • Deutsch

Dieses Symbol soll dem Benutzer in der im
Lieferumfang enthaltenen Dokumentation
besonders wichtige Hinweise zur Bedienung und
Wartung (Instandhaltung) geben.

Dieses Symbol soll den Benutzer darauf aufmerksam
machen, daß im Inneren des Gehäuses dieses
Produktes gefährliche Spannungen, die nicht isoliert
sind und die einen elektrischen Schock verursachen
können, herrschen.

Achtung

Lesen der Anleitungen • Bevor Sie das Gerät zum ersten Mal verwenden,

sollten Sie alle Sicherheits-und Bedienungsanleitungen genau
durchlesen und verstehen.

Aufbewahren der Anleitungen • Die Hinweise zur elektrischen Sicherheit

des Produktes sollten Sie aufbewahren, damit Sie im Bedarfsfall darauf
zurückgreifen können.

Befolgen der Warnhinweise • Befolgen Sie alle Warnhinweise und

Anleitungen auf dem Gerät oder in der Benutzerdokumentation.

Keine Zusatzgeräte • Verwenden Sie keine Werkzeuge oder Zusatzgeräte,

die nicht ausdrücklich vom Hersteller empfohlen wurden, da diese eine
Gefahrenquelle darstellen können.

Instrucciones de seguridad • Español

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre
instrucciones importantes de operación y
mantenimiento (o cambio de partes) que se desean
destacar en el contenido de la documentación
suministrada con los equipos.

Este símbolo se utiliza para advertir al usuario sobre
la presencia de elementos con voltaje peligroso sin
protección aislante, que puedan encontrarse dentro
de la caja o alojamiento del producto, y que puedan
representar riesgo de electrocución.

Precaucion

Leer las instrucciones • Leer y analizar todas las instrucciones de

operación y seguridad, antes de usar el equipo.

Conservar las instrucciones • Conservar las instrucciones de seguridad

para futura consulta.

Obedecer las advertencias • Todas las advertencias e instrucciones

marcadas en el equipo o en la documentación del usuario, deben ser
obedecidas.

Evitar el uso de accesorios • No usar herramientas o accesorios que no

sean especificamente recomendados por el fabricante, ya que podrian
implicar riesgos.

Warning

Power sources • This equipment should be operated only from the power source

indicated on the product. This equipment is intended to be used with a main
power system with a grounded (neutral) conductor. The third (grounding) pin is
a safety feature, do not attempt to bypass or disable it.

Power disconnection • To remove power from the equipment safely, remove all

power cords from the rear of the equipment, or the desktop power module (if
detachable), or from the power source receptacle (wall plug).

Power cord protection • Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to

be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

Servicing • Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. There are no user-

serviceable parts inside. To prevent the risk of shock, do not attempt to service
this equipment yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Slots and openings • If the equipment has slots or holes in the enclosure, these are

provided to prevent overheating of sensitive components inside. These openings
must never be blocked by other objects.

Lithium battery • There is a danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace it only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.

Avertissement

Alimentations• Ne faire fonctionner ce matériel qu’avec la source d’alimentation

indiquée sur l’appareil. Ce matériel doit être utilisé avec une alimentation
principale comportant un fil de terre (neutre). Le troisième contact (de mise à la
terre) constitue un dispositif de sécurité : n’essayez pas de la contourner ni de la
désactiver.

Déconnexion de l’alimentation• Pour mettre le matériel hors tension sans danger,

déconnectez tous les cordons d’alimentation de l’arrière de l’appareil ou du
module d’alimentation de bureau (s’il est amovible) ou encore de la prise secteur.

Protection du cordon d’alimentation • Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de

manière à ce que personne ne risque de marcher dessus et à ce qu’ils ne soient
pas écrasés ou pincés par des objets.

Réparation-maintenance • Faire exécuter toutes les interventions de réparation-

maintenance par un technicien qualifié. Aucun des éléments internes ne peut être
réparé par l’utilisateur. Afin d’éviter tout danger d’électrocution, l’utilisateur ne
doit pas essayer de procéder lui-même à ces opérations car l’ouverture ou le
retrait des couvercles risquent de l’exposer à de hautes tensions et autres dangers.

Fentes et orifices • Si le boîtier de l’appareil comporte des fentes ou des orifices,

ceux-ci servent à empêcher les composants internes sensibles de surchauffer. Ces
ouvertures ne doivent jamais être bloquées par des objets.

Lithium Batterie • Il a danger d'explosion s'll y a remplacment incorrect de la

batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d'un ype
equivalent recommande par le constructeur. Mettre au reut les batteries usagees
conformement aux instructions du fabricant.

Vorsicht

Stromquellen • Dieses Gerät sollte nur über die auf dem Produkt angegebene

Stromquelle betrieben werden. Dieses Gerät wurde für eine Verwendung mit
einer Hauptstromleitung mit einem geerdeten (neutralen) Leiter konzipiert. Der
dritte Kontakt ist für einen Erdanschluß, und stellt eine Sicherheitsfunktion dar.
Diese sollte nicht umgangen oder außer Betrieb gesetzt werden.

Stromunterbrechung • Um das Gerät auf sichere Weise vom Netz zu trennen,

sollten Sie alle Netzkabel aus der Rückseite des Gerätes, aus der externen
Stomversorgung (falls dies möglich ist) oder aus der Wandsteckdose ziehen.

Schutz des Netzkabels • Netzkabel sollten stets so verlegt werden, daß sie nicht

im Weg liegen und niemand darauf treten kann oder Objekte darauf- oder
unmittelbar dagegengestellt werden können.

Wartung • Alle Wartungsmaßnahmen sollten nur von qualifiziertem

Servicepersonal durchgeführt werden. Die internen Komponenten des Gerätes
sind wartungsfrei. Zur Vermeidung eines elektrischen Schocks versuchen Sie in
keinem Fall, dieses Gerät selbst öffnen, da beim Entfernen der Abdeckungen die
Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlags und/oder andere Gefahren bestehen.

Schlitze und Öffnungen • Wenn das Gerät Schlitze oder Löcher im Gehäuse

aufweist, dienen diese zur Vermeidung einer Überhitzung der empfindlichen
Teile im Inneren. Diese Öffnungen dürfen niemals von anderen Objekten
blockiert werden.

Litium-Batterie • Explosionsgefahr, falls die Batterie nicht richtig ersetzt wird.

Ersetzen Sie verbrauchte Batterien nur durch den gleichen oder einen
vergleichbaren Batterietyp, der auch vom Hersteller empfohlen wird. Entsorgen
Sie verbrauchte Batterien bitte gemäß den Herstelleranweisungen.

Advertencia

Alimentación eléctrica • Este equipo debe conectarse únicamente a la fuente/tipo

de alimentación eléctrica indicada en el mismo. La alimentación eléctrica de este
equipo debe provenir de un sistema de distribución general con conductor
neutro a tierra. La tercera pata (puesta a tierra) es una medida de seguridad, no
puentearia ni eliminaria.

Desconexión de alimentación eléctrica • Para desconectar con seguridad la

acometida de alimentación eléctrica al equipo, desenchufar todos los cables de
alimentación en el panel trasero del equipo, o desenchufar el módulo de
alimentación (si fuera independiente), o desenchufar el cable del receptáculo de
la pared.

Protección del cables de alimentación • Los cables de alimentación eléctrica se

deben instalar en lugares donde no sean pisados ni apretados por objetos que se
puedan apoyar sobre ellos.

Reparaciones/mantenimiento • Solicitar siempre los servicios técnicos de personal

calificado. En el interior no hay partes a las que el usuario deba acceder. Para
evitar riesgo de electrocución, no intentar personalmente la reparación/
mantenimiento de este equipo, ya que al abrir o extraer las tapas puede quedar
expuesto a voltajes peligrosos u otros riesgos.

Ranuras y aberturas • Si el equipo posee ranuras o orificios en su caja/alojamiento,

es para evitar el sobrecalientamiento de componentes internos sensibles. Estas
aberturas nunca se deben obstruir con otros objetos.

Batería de litio • Existe riesgo de explosión si esta batería se coloca en la posición

incorrecta. Cambiar esta batería únicamente con el mismo tipo (o su equivalente)
recomendado por el fabricante. Desachar las baterías usadas siguiendo las
instrucciones del fabricante.

FCC Class A Notice

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to 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 harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices.
Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

Extron’s Warranty

Extron Electronics warrants this product against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. In the event of
malfunction during the warranty period attributable directly to faulty
workmanship and/or materials, Extron Electronics will, at its option, repair or
replace said products or components, to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to
restore said product to proper operating condition, provided that it is returned
within the warranty period, with proof of purchase and description of malfunction
to:

USA, Canada, South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East:
and Central America:

Extron Electronics, Europe
Extron Electronics Beeldschermweg 6C
1230 South Lewis Street 3821 AH Amersfoort
Anaheim, CA 92805, USA The Netherlands

Asia: Japan:

Extron Electronics, Japan
Extron Electronics, Asia Daisan DMJ Bldg. 6F,
135 Joo Seng Road, #04-01 3-9-1 Kudan Minami
PM Industrial Bldg. Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0074
Singapore 368363 Japan

This Limited Warranty does not apply if the fault has been caused by misuse,
improper handling care, electrical or mechanical abuse, abnormal operating
conditions or non-Extron authorized modification to the product.

If it has been determined that the product is defective, please call Extron and ask
for an Applications Engineer at [phone] (USA), 31.33.453.4040 (Europe),

65.6383.4400 (Asia), or 81.3.3511.7655 (Japan) to receive an RA# (Return
Authorization number). This will begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

Units must be returned insured, with shipping charges prepaid. If not insured,
you assume the risk of loss or damage during shipment. Returned units must
include the serial number and a description of the problem, as well as the name of
the person to contact in case there are any questions.

Extron Electronics makes no further warranties either expressed or implied with
respect to the product and its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for
any particular use. In no event will Extron Electronics be liable for direct, indirect,
or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this product even if Extron
Electronics has been advised of such damage.

Please note that laws vary from state to state and country to country, and that
some provisions of this warranty may not apply to you.

Quick Start Guide — CTL208CM

CAUTION

Installation and service must be performed by authorized
personnel only. These units must be installed in
accordance with national and local electrical codes.

Step 1

Power off all devices and disconnect them from the power source,
if necessary.

Step 2

Run the serial cable between the control panel module’s installation
location and the device to be controlled.

Step 3

As necessary, install a wall box, table connector bay, or other mini­AAP mounting option into which the control panel module will be
installed.

Step 4

Configure the control panel module’s rear panel DIP switches.

Step 5

Connect a serial cable between the control panel module and a
computer.

Step 6

Connect the external power supply to the control panel module.

Step 7

Program the control panel module’s buttons as desired, using either
the Extron ICS100 control software or the Extron ASCII character
command set.

Step 8

If necessary, set the control panel module’s serial control settings to
match those of the device to be controlled using the Extron ASCII
character command set.

Step 9

Disconnect the serial control cable from the computer and install the
serial control cable between the control panel module and the device
to be controlled.

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Step 10

If the rear of the control panel module will be inaccessible
when the installation is complete, the module should be
powered up and its operation should be tested before the final
installation.

Apply or connect power to all devices in the system.

Step 11

Test the system: Ensure that the controlled device responds as
desired to the control panel module buttons. Correct the
programming or system wiring as necessary. Ensure that you
remove electrical power if you need to change the system wiring.

Step 12

Mount the control panel module into any Extron four-space mini­AAP panel.

If the rear of the control panel module will be inaccessible
when the installation is complete, all cables, including the
power connector on the CTL208, must be connected before
the permanent installation.

Step 13

Mount the mini-AAP connector panel as necessary. See chapter 2,
Installation, for further wall mounting details.

Step 14

Restore power to all devices. The installation is now complete.

Chapter 1 • Introduction ..........................................................1-1

About the CTL208CM ........................................................... 1-2

Features ...................................................................................... 1-2

Chapter 2 • Installation ............................................................. 2-1

Installation Overview ......................................................... 2-2

UL Requirements for Wall Box Installation.............. 2-4

Wall Mounting Site Preparation .................................... 2-4

Device Configuration .......................................................... 2-7

Wall Mounting .........................................................................2-8

Rear Panel Setup ................................................................... 2-9

Chapter 3 • Operation ................................................................3-1

Button Modes ...........................................................................3-2

Send Programmed Commands ....................................... 3-2

Factory Reset ...........................................................................3-4

Chapter 4 • Serial Communications .................................. 4-1

ICS100 Windows Control Program ................................ 4-2

System requirements ............................................................ 4-2

Installing the software .......................................................... 4-2

Starting the program ............................................................ 4-3

Using the software to program the CTL208CM ...................4-5

Using the help system ........................................................... 4-8

Serial Commands................................................................... 4-9

Communications protocols .................................................... 4-9

Command and response structure ........................................4-9

Addressing the unit ............................................................... 4-9

Control panel module responses .........................................4-10

Using the command/response table ...................................4-10

Symbols ........................................................................... 4-11

Command/response table for programming the CTL208 ...4-13

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Table of Contents, cont’d

Appendix • Reference Information .................................. A-1

Specifications ......................................................................... A-2

Parts List.................................................................................... A-3

Included parts ........................................................................ A-3

Mini-AAP mounting options ................................................. A-3

Wall mounting solutions ................................................... A-3

Architectural solutions ....................................................... A-4

Table solutions .................................................................. A-4

Wall mounting hardware ..................................................... A-4

CTL208CM Control Panel Module

Chapter One

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68-836-01 Rev. A

Printed in the USA

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are the properties of their respective
owners.

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Introduction

About the CTL208CM

Features

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Introduction, cont’d

Introduction

About the CTL208CM

The Extron CTL208CM is a programmable 8-button control
panel module that can be connected to any serial-controlled
device (figure 1-1). Each button can store one or two command
strings that are programmed with either ASCII or hex
characters. When you push the button, the control panel
module issues the programmed ASCII or hex string to the
connected device.

Projector

Control

VCR

Figure 1-1 — Typical CTL208CM application

The control panel module is incorporated into a four space mini­AAP enclosure that can be mounted into a variety of Extron
mini-AAP architectural options, including wall plates (such as
the CPM101), table-mounted connector bays (such as the
CPM208), or an interface or other device that has its own mini­AAP mounting bays (such as the CIA111).

The control panel module requires 9VDC to 13VDC and ships
with an external 12VDC power supply.

Features

Eight buttons with indicator LEDs — Each button can be

programmed with one or two (primary and secondary)
ASCII or hex strings.

RS-232

DVD Laptop

Extron
CTL208CM

Control Module
Projector on/off control

Projector input switching
Projector volume control

Four operating modes per button — Each button can be set to

one of four operating modes: single (default), toggle,
press/release, or continuous

• Single mode — The control panel module sends the

primary ASCII or hex string programmed to a button
when you press that button.

• Toggle mode — The control panel module sends the

primary ASCII or hex string programmed to a button
when you press that button. The module sends the
secondary string when you press the button a second
time.

 Button grouping — Buttons that are in toggle mode

can also be assigned to a group. When one button is
selected, the control panel module deselects all other
buttons in the group.

 Button timeout — Buttons that are in toggle mode

can be further set to automatically toggle off after a
user-defined period of time, up to 255 minutes.

• Press/release mode — The control panel module sends

the primary ASCII or hex string programmed to a button
when you

press that button and the secondary string

when you release the button.

• Continuous mode — The control panel module

repeatedly sends the primary ASCII or hex string
programmed to a button for as long as you press and

hold that button.

Serial programming — The buttons are programmable, under

RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 serial control, using either the
included Extron ICS100 control software or the Extron
ASCII character command set.

Serial outputs — The control panel module outputs the ASCII

or hexadecimal strings to the connected device using
either RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 serial protocol.

Four space mini-AAP enclosure — The CTL208 can be mounted

into a variety of Extron mini-AAP architectural options,
such as wall plates, table-mounted connector bays, or
interfaces with their own mini-AAP mounting bays.

2 colors — Available in either a black or white finish.
Custom engraved front panels — Extron can create custom

front panels, in either the black or the white finish, to
neatly and professionally label each button. Contact the
Extron S

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Sales & Technical Support Hotline to order the

panels.

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Introduction, cont’d

CTL208CM Control Panel Module

Chapter Two

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1-4

Installation

Installation Overview

UL Requirements for Wall Box Installation

Wall Mounting Site Preparation

Device Configuration

Wall Mounting

Rear Panel Setup

CTL208CM Control Panel Module • Introduction

Installation, cont’d

Installation

Installation Overview

CAUTION

If desired, order a custom engraved front panel. Contact

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the Extron S3 Sales & Technical Support Hotline to order
the panel.

Power off all devices and disconnect them from the

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power source, if necessary.

Run a serial cable between the site where the CTL208CM

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control panel module will be installed and the site of the
serial-controlled device.

For installation in a wall or furniture, prepare the site:

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cut a hole in the surface, install the electrical box or
mounting bracket, and prepare the cables. See Wall

Mounting Site Preparation in this chapter. See appendix A,
Reference Information, for a partial list of devices that can

accept four space mini-AAPs.

For other installations, install a tabletop or in-table

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connector bay, or other mini-AAP mounting option.
Refer to the manual for the device in which the control
panel module will be installed. See appendix A, Reference
Information, for a partial list of devices that can accept four
space mini-AAPs.

Connect a serial cable between the control panel module

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and a computer. See Rear Panel Setup, in this chapter for
details.

Alternatively, you can connect the control panel module
to an RS-485 serial port daisy chain that includes the
programming computer and the device to be controlled.
In a daisy-chain configuration, you can make changes to
the control panel module’s button programming as
needed, without removing the panel from its installation.

If necessary, configure the control panel module’s rear

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panel DIP switches to match the serial protocol (RS-232,
RS-422, RS-485) of the computer used to program the
control panel module. See Rear Panel Setup, in this chapter
for details.

Connect the power source to the control panel module.

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See Rear Panel Setup, to wire the power connector.

Installation and service must be performed by
authorized personnel only. UL Listed electrical
boxes are recommended. See UL Requirements

for Wall Box Installation in this chapter.

Program the control panel module’s buttons as desired,

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using either the Extron ICS100 control software or the
Extron serial character command set. See ICS100 Windows

Control Program and/or Serial Commands in chapter 4, Serial
Communications, for details.

If necessary, configure the control panel module’s serial

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control protocol settings (baud rate, data bits, and stop
bits) to match those of the device to be controlled. See
ICS100 Windows Control Program and/or Serial Commands
in chapter 4, Serial Communications, for details.

If necessary, reconfigure the control panel module’s rear

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panel DIP switch 1 to match the serial protocol (RS-232,
RS-422, RS-485) of the device to be controlled. See Rear
Panel Setup, in this chapter for details.

If the computer, control panel module, and the device to

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be controlled are not part of an RS-485 serial port daisy
chain, disconnect the serial control cable from the
computer and install the serial control cable between the
control panel module and the device to be controlled.

If the rear of the control panel module will be inaccessible
when the installation is complete, the operation of the
module should be tested before the final mounting.

Apply or connect power to all devices in the system.

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Test the system: Ensure that the controlled device

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responds as desired to the control panel module buttons.
If necessary, correct the programming and/or the system
wiring. Ensure that you remove electrical power if you
need to change the system wiring. Test the system again.

Disconnect power from the control panel module and

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other devices.

Mount the control panel module into any Extron four-

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space mini-AAP connector panel.

If the rear of the control panel module will be inaccessible
when the installation is complete, all cables, including
the power connector on the CTL208, must be connected
before the permanent installation.

Mount the mini-AAP connector panel to the mini-AAP

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mounting option as necessary. See Wall mounting in this
chapter for details about wall mounting the panel.

Restore power to all devices.

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