QSC PS-X Quick Start Manual

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Page Station Expander Quick Start Guide

Installing the PS-X Page Station Expander

The Q-Sys PS-X is mounted using a new construction, UL approved, 2-gang
electrical box. The mounting procedure for an old-construction 2-gang box is
the same, however not all old-construction boxes will work with the PS-X. Be
sure you verify the fit before installing the old-construction box in the wall.

General Requirements

• The PS-X must have access to a Cat 5e connection (RJ45 Class 2) to the
associated Q-Sys Page Station.

• The PS-X must be mounted in a UL approved, 2-gang electrical box, in a
wall no less than 2.38” (60.5 mm) deep.

• The PS-X should be mounted in a location where it will not be an
obstruction to normal traffic.

• The Cat 5e cable must be less than or equal to 100 meters.

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Mount the Mounting Bracket to a 2-Gang Electrical Box

The electrical box should be installed in the wall, during construction, with the
Cat 5e cable pre-wired.

Refer to Figure 1.

1. Use four Mounting Bracket Screws (3) to secure the Mounting Bracket to
the 2-gang box.

Mount the PS-X to the Mounting Bracket

Refer to Figure 1.

1. Connect the Cat 5e cable (1) (with an RJ45 Class 2 connector) to the RJ45
socket (3) on the back of the PS-X.

2. Angle the top of the PS-X towards the wall and slide the two mounting tabs

(4) into the mounting tab receptacles (5).

3. Make sure the cable is not binding anywhere.

4. Straighten the PS-X, pull slightly down, and push in on the bottom.

5. Secure the PS-X to the Mounting Bracket with one counter sunk Phillips
screw (5) inserted in the hole (6) in the PS-X microphone docking plate.

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Connections

The Q-Sys Page Station Expander connects to any of the
Q-Sys Page Station models. A Cat 5e cable with both ends
terminated with an RJ-45 Class 2 connector and the Page
Station Connector Adapter is all that is needed. The cable
must be 100 meters or less.

Refer to Figure 3.

1. Plug the Page Station Connector Adapter (1) into the
back of the Page Station (2) as shown.

2. Be sure the adapter is plugged in all the way, and
secure in place.

3. Plug the Cat 5e cable RJ-45 connector (3) into the RJ­45 receptacle on the adapter.

NOT: The other end of the Cat 5e cable
should be connected to the PS-X as described
earlier in this document.

Mount or re-mount the Page Station in accordance with
the Page Station User Manual.

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Configuring the Page Station for the PS-X in Q-Sys

Before you can use the PS-X, you must configure the Page Station in Q-Sys Designer. Configuration of the PS-X requires a Q-Sys Core Processor, a PC
running Q-Sys Designer software, and a Q-Sys Page Station/PS-X, all connected to the Q-LAN network.

1. Start Q-Sys Designer on the PC.

2. Open the design running on the appropriate Core.

3. In Q-Sys Designer, be sure the Page Station is in the design, then select the Status component of the Page Station to which the PS-X is connected.

4. In the Properties for the Page Station, set the Enable Expander property to Yes.

5. Open the Mic/Control component for the Page Station. There are now two sets of controls. One for the Main Mic, the other for the Expander
(Xpander). Use these controls to set the correct levels for the PS-X. Refer to the online help for details.

The PS-X is now ready to use. The PC is no longer required for the operation of your Q-Sys system.

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