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MTI P/N 063-0215-00 | Rev A | September 2003
INSTALLATION MANUAL
FREEDOM
Version 1.6
Universal Power 3
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The Freedom System, Version 1.6 is a video-switching, merchandising
display system designed to showcase a wide variety of consumer
electronics in high-traffic retail locations while protecting the products
from theft. This version includes the following features: Moveable display post Products are mounted on a moveable post
that allows customers to pick up and demo the product. The post is
connected to the display using a retractable cable that keeps the
product safe.
Universal power The display posts are configured to universally
power digital cameras through the use of product specific MTI
smart cables.

Auto alignment When a customer puts the camera post back into
the display, the post automatically positions the product toward the
front of the display.

Product security The system has multiple alarm features in addition to the security cable. There is a main
audible alarm (usually installed in the display cabinet), an audible alarm in each display post, and a visual
alarm (flashing LED) for each product. These alarms are triggered if someone attempts to remove the product
from the display post or if the security cable is cut.
PART DESCRIPTIONS
This section describes the key components of the Freedom System.
MASTER CONTROL ALARM BOARD (MCAB)
The MCAB is the primary control module located in the display. (fig. 1)
Each MCAB can provide power and alarm functions for up to eight (8)
products. A maximum of one primary and two secondary for a total of
(3) MCABs can be connected together to display up to 24 products.
The MCAB has eight (8) Camera Post/Retractor Jacks, one for each post.
(fig. 2) There are also eight (8) LEDs that show the status of each post.
ALARM SOUNDER
An external alarm (12Vdc alarm siren) is provided with system. This is
connected to the MCAB as part of the installation process and is
typically mounted in the display cabinet. The alarm sounds whenever
the system is in an alarm state.
ALARM KEYSWITCH
The system uses a 3-position keyswitch. (fig. 3) When the keyswitch is
turned to ALARM ON, the display is active and all active camera posts
are armed. Turning the keyswitch to DISABLE ALARM disables the
current alarms. When the keyswitch is turned to LEARN, the system
learns the current configuration and now treats this as the normal
configuration. For example, the display will learn that there is a
camera in the first position, no camera on the second position and
cameras on the fourth and fifth positions.
Freedom Version 1.6 System
fig. 1 MCAB
fig. 2 retractor/power connections
fig. 3 keyswitch
UNI-BASE ASSEMBLY
The Uni-Base is the primary merchandising component used to
showcase and protect the products; providing both automatic
repositioning of the product after each customer use and a theft-
deterring built-in alarm. (fig. 4) Its modular design makes installation
and replacement of cameras fast and easy. The Uni-Base is shipped pre-
assembled and requires only two cable connections, making
replacement easy. The assembly has six main parts:

Camera post (or display post) Moveable display post located
on top of the Uni-Base. Camera post features and the accessory
pieces required for mounting products.

Camera Post Alarm Circuit (CPAC) Circuit board and alarm
located inside the camera post. CPAC provides an electrical
connection to the retractor cable. The camera post alarm activates
whenever that specific post is in an alarm condition. This alarm
function can be turned off if you want to operate the display
without this feature.

Base Connects the Uni-Base to the display cabinet and also
holds the camera post. When the post is inserted into the base,
special alignment features automatically position the post so the
product is oriented towards the front of the display.

LED Shows the status of the Uni-Base.

Uni-Base Interface Board Circuit board that provides the
electrical connections between the Uni-Base and the MCAB.

Retractor cable Connects the camera post to the base. This cable
provides power from the MCAB to the camera post and also
provides security for the camera. If this cable is cut, it triggers the
main display alarm and the camera post alarm if equipped with
batteries.
Cameras are mounted to the camera post using the mounting screw.
(fig. 5) A slide bracket fits against the camera body to help prevent a
thief from removing the camera (see Mounting Products on the Camera
Post, page 10).
When properly mounted, the camera presses down on the limit switch. (fig. 5) The limit switch is a spring-loaded
roller switch responsible for triggering alarms. The limit switch has two settings up and down. When the switch
is down, alarms will not trigger. If a camera is moved, causing the switch to release up, it triggers both alarms.
The camera post houses two batteries providing power to the camera post alarm in the event the retractor cable is
cut in a theft attempt. The alarm will sound, alerting security to the location of the thief as they move through
the store. The system automatically checks the battery levels at power up and every 6 hours thereafter. If the
system detects a low battery, the red LED will flash every 8 seconds until the batteries are replaced. (Note: This
feature only works on an active post and if the system is configured for this option.)
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Camera post
Base
Retractor
Interface
board
LED
fig. 4 Uni-Base
mounting
screw
slide bracket
limit
switch
camera post
fig. 5 camera post and accessories
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SMART CABLES
The MCAB delivers 12Vdc power to each display post. A smart cable is then used to deliver the correct voltage
to each product. Because different products can have different power needs, these cables are product-specific. They
are specifically designed to deliver the correct voltage for that particular product. It is very important to use only
the correct smart cable for each product. If you have questions about which smart cable to use, contact MTI to get
the latest information from their camera cable database.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING A UNI-BASE
The system's modular design allows the components to be installed in a variety of display settings. Use the
templates (provided with the kit) to install the Uni-Bases in the display cabinet. Uni-Bases can be installed either
directly on the cabinet top (surface mount) or with the footplate recessed into the cabinet (flush mount).
1. Verify that the display cabinet meets the installation specifications. (fig. 6)
2. Using one of the supplied templates as a guide, mark the desired mounting location and cut a hole in the
cabinet. (fig. 7)
3. Insert the Uni-Base into the hole and position it so the LED faces forward.
4. Using the Uni-Base as a template, mark and drill the four mounting holes (in the base footplate).
5. Screw a metal insert (supplied) into each hole.
6. Insert the Uni-Base back into the cabinet and secure using the four machine screws provided.
Note: You can attach the Uni-Base using wood screws instead of the machine screws and inserts. However,
this is not recommended because it will limit how many times you can remove these screws in the future.
7. Repeat this procedure for each Uni-Base in the display.
fig. 7 Uni-Base screw drilling template
fig. 6 Uni-Base cabinet template 6
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CONNECTING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
This section describes how to connect the system
components to a single MCAB, which can
accommodate up to eight products in the display.
If you plan to use more than one MCAB in the
display, refer to the Multi-Board Configuration
section on page 8.
Note: Refer to figures 8 and 9 for connection
details.
Camera Post & External LED Cables The Uni-
Base connections to the MCAB are made via 2 6-
pin RJ-11 cables. The length of these cables
should not exceed 4 - 6 feet unless absolutely
necessary due to induced voltage losses.
Note: The remote LEDs mimic the same
conditions shown on the LED indicators found on
the MCAB.
System Power Supply The system power
supply is a 12Vdc, 5A switching-type unit that is
capable of providing all the power required by
the MCAB, the connected Uni-Bases and all
mounted product. The power supply connects to
connector labeled Power/Logic Bus IN on the
MCAB board via a keyed 4-pin connector. This
power supply can be connected to any source of
AC power from 100-240VAC. 47-64 Hz. Power
budget is 800 MA per device.
Camera Power Link Cable The supplied camera
power link cable connects the system power
supply to the C power bus on the opposite side
of the MCAB. The power connection feeds 12Vdc system power to all camera posts in order to provide camera power
using the imbedded camera post voltage regulators. This cable connects to the MCAB at the connection labeled
Power/Logic Bus Out and at the Camera Power connection at the other side of the MCAB.
Camera Post Regulator & Smart Cables The camera post voltage regulator circuits provide a precisely regulated
DC voltage to operate the product mounted on its respective camera post. The voltage output is programmed or
selected via the wiring of the Smart Cable used to connect to the product. The regul