MLC Plus 50/100/200 Series • Hardware Features and Installation 9
Hardware Features
and Installation
This section covers the following material:
• Overall Configuration Procedure for the Controller — A flowchart showing the
main steps needed to install and set up the controller
• Installation Step 1: Get Ready — A checklist of tasks to guide you through
installation
• Installation Step 2: Prepare the Installation Site — Notes on accessibility and
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, as well as instructions for preparing
the site and installing mounting hardware prior to connecting the controller
• Installation Step 3: Change a Faceplate or Button Labels (optional) — Step by
step instructions for replacing buttons or faceplates
• Installation Step 4: Cable All Devices — Locations, descriptions, and cabling notes
for rear and side panel features including wiring diagrams and details about each port
• Installation Step 5: Set up the MLC for Network Communication — A flowchart
guide to network settings configuration
• Installation Step 6: Configure the MLC Plus — An outline of the configuration steps
to be performed using software
• Installation Step 7: Test and Troubleshoot — Basic steps to test and troubleshoot
the installation
• Installation Step 8: Complete the Physical Installation — How to wrap up AAP
connections, cabling, and mounting
• Mounting — Brief guidelines for mounting each model
The MLCPlus50/100/200 Series controllers work differently from the previous
generation of MediaLink and IPLink products. Pay careful attention to the order and types
of setup tasks. Follow the installation steps in this guide or in the setup guide and keep it
with you for reference throughout the installation and configuration process.