Aluratek TABLE BUDDY HYBRID HDMI VGA AUDIO RJ45 US POWER TBL108 User Guide

							Table Buddy
®
 User’s Guide 
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* The TBL108 (TBL100 with installed SP3502SC - standard configuration plate) is shown above. 
Welcome! 
We greatly appreciate your purchase of the TBL100 Series Table Buddy. 
We are sure you will find it reliable and simple to use. Superior 
performance for the right price, backed by solid technical and customer 
support is what ALTINEX has to offer. 
We are committed to providing our customers with Signal Management 
Solutions® to the most demanding audiovisual installations at competitive 
pricing and we welcome you to join the ranks of our many satisfied 
customers throughout the world. 
1. Precautions and Safety Warnings 
Please read this manual carefully before using your Table Buddy. Keep this 
manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure 
the long life of your Table Buddy and to prevent fire and shock hazards. 
Please read them carefully and heed all warnings. 
1.1 General 
 Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized 
representatives must perform all service. 
1.2 Installation Precautions 
 To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to water or moisture. 
Do not place the Table Buddy in direct sunlight, near heaters or 
heat-radiating appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to direct 
sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm internal components. 
 Handle the unit carefully; dropping or jarring can cause damage. 
 Do not pull any cables that are attached to the Table Buddy. 
1.3 Cleaning 
 Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth. Never use strong 
detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet 
cloth or water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch any component 
or PCB. 
1.4 FCC Notice 
 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause 
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 
 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 
instructions found herein, 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. 
 Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by 
ALTINEX, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the 
equipment. 
 
 
 
2. Installation Procedures 
Step 1.  Loosen the custom knobs to just larger than the thickness of the table. The 
table can be up to 1.5 in (38 mm) thick. 
Step 2. Slide the Table Buddy over the tables edge. 
Step 3.  Secure the unit to the table using the mounting brackets and custom knobs 
attached to the unit. Tighten the custom knobs until the unit is firmly 
fastened to the edge of the table.  
Step 4. Section plates are installed from the front of the TBL100 
and held in place using plastic rivets provided with the 
plates.  Use the rivet tool supplied with the TBL100 to 
press the rivets all the way in without damaging the unit. 
The TBL108 already has standard configuration plates 
installed. 
Note: In order to make cable installation easier, the back cover 
can be removed. Simply remove the 8 screws holding the 
cover to the back of the enclosure and remove the panel. 
Insert the section plates and cables from the front and then 
feed the cables down by the side of the table. 
Step 5. Make necessary connections to the optional snap-in connector plates. 
 
 
3. Limited Warranty/Return policies 
Please see the ALTINEX website at www.altinex.com for details on warranty and return policies. 
  
						

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4. Technical Specifications 
Specifications are subject to change. See www.altinex.com for up-to-date information. 
Features/Description TBL 
TBL100* 
Pass-Through 
 Number of slots  6 
Compatibility*  
  AC Power     (United States) SP2102US, SP2107US 
  AC Power     (International)  SP2201UK, SP2301CE 
  Audio, Video,   and Control SP3201AV, SP3210AV, SP1100SC, and  SP3502SC 
  Blank Slot Covers SP1001BL, and SP1002BL  
  Customizable SP3102EP, SP3103EP  
TBL108* 
 Audio, Video, Communication 6 ft. (2 m) 
  Computer Video 15-pin HD F-M  
  Computer Audio 3.5mm F-M  
  HDMI HDMI F-M  
  Network CAT-6 (RJ-45) F-M (2) 
  USB Type A F-M (2) 
Pass-Through AC Power 9-10 ft. (2.7-3.0 m) 
  110 VAC, 60 Hz, 5 A NEMA F-M 
TBL100/TBL108* 
Accessories included 
Hardware Tie W raps (4) 
Rivet T ool (1) 
Table 1. TBL100/TBL108 General   
Mechanical TBL100/ TBL108** 
Max T able Thickness 1.5 in (38 mm) 
W idth 5.3 in (135 mm) 
Depth 3.5 in (89 mm) 
Height Above T able 3.0 in (77 mm) 
Overall Height 7.6 in (193 mm) 
W eight (approx.)  
 TBL100 
 TBL108 
 
0.6 lb. (0.3 kg) 
3.2 lb. (1.5kg) 
Shipping W eight (approx.)  TBL100 
 TBL108 
 
1.4 lb. (0.6 kg) 
4.6 lb. (2.1kg) 
Connector Panel Black Anodized 
T° Operating 10°C-50°C 
T° Maximum 75°C 
Humidity 90% non-condensing 
MTBF (calc.) 38,000 hrs. 
Table 2. TBL100/TBL108** Mechanical 
 
Electrical   (Single outlet panel) TBL100 
Pass-Through Signals All standard audio, video, network, and modem signals are acceptable. 
Power Rating  (pass-through AC power) 600 W  maximum 
Table 3. TBL100/TBL108  Electrical 
 
 
Visit the ALTINEX website at www.altinex.com for a complete listing and description of available plates, slot requirements, and connector options. 
* Models ending in C are customizable. 
 
** Dimensions and ratings include models ending in C.  
						

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5. About Your TBL100/T BL108 
   Connects to edge of table/desk    Integrated cable tie-wrap bar 
   Dual clamp used for fixed or temporary installations    Offers user–configurable input plates  
   Perfect for furniture applications 
Designed for either temporary or permanent attachment to a table in a presentation system. The TBL100/TBL108 Table Buddy Interconnect Box provides a 
convenient way for a user to access multi-media input connections. It also allows for orderly cable management, passing signals from the back of the input plate 
around the edge of a table and down underneath. The Table Buddy is completely configurable, with a variety of available connection plates to populate the front 
face of the unit. 
When used with its integrated hand-tightened clamps, the Table Buddy attaches quickly and non-destructively to the edge of a presentation table or desk. The 
surface can be up to 1.5 in (38 mm) thick, providing a convenient and functional table top input plate for practically any connection need. The clamps can be 
removed and the Table Buddy can be attached to the tabletop using wood screws for a permanent installation. 
The connector side of the TBL100 Table Buddy can handle up to six (6) Altinex Sectional Plates, allowing for diverse input connector configurations. Available 
plates include combinations of audio, analog and digital video, network, USB, and AC power connectors, providing extensive flexibility in a convenient package. 
These sectional plates are easy to install in the field, or can be custom pre-configured at Altinex to arrive in a ready-to-go package.  
The TBL108 is a package that covers the basic needs of many users and ships complete with 2 standard U.S. power receptacles,  computer video (15-pin HD) 
and audio (3.5 mm),  standard HDMI, 2 network (RJ-45), and 2 USB (Type A) input connectors. All audiovisual connectors have 6 ft. (2 m) cables that feed 
through to the bottom of the unit. 
 
 
                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                      
                                                                                                              
 
 
 
 
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6. Application Diagrams 
 
 
  
						

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Diagram 1: Dimensions 
 
 
  
						

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 Diagram 2: Popular Section Plates 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
Many different plates can be installed on the TBL100 using up to 6 slots total. In addition to standard plates, custom plates can be made using 
blank plates available. For a complete listing and detailed descriptions, see the ALTINEX web site at www.altinex.com. 
Standard Plates 
6 slots 
3 slot plates 
2 slot plates 
1 slot plates  
						

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7. Operation 
The TBL100/TBL108 requires no adjustments for performance. Once 
set-up, the TBL100/TBL108 will work trouble-free without user 
intervention.  
8. Troubleshooting Guide 
The TBL100/TBL108 unit supplied was carefully inspected and no 
problems were detected. However, we would like to offer the following 
suggestions: 
 Please make sure that the highest quality network cables are used. 
 Make  sure  that  no  cable  or  power  cord  is damaged  or  pinched.  If 
there  has  been  damage  to  the  unit,  do  not  use  the  TBL100/TBL108. 
Please contact ALTINEX at (714) 990-2300 to have the unit repaired.