Installation tips

For the installation instructions for the SMART Board M600 series interactive whiteboard, see the SMART Board M600 series interactive whiteboard installation guide (docs.smarttech.com/kb/170429). If you purchased a floor stand, wall-mount or a system that includes a projector or other components, refer to the installation documents included with those components.

The optimal mounting height is 196 cm (77") from the floor to the center of the installation brackets. However, consider the general height of the user community when you choose a location for wall‑mounting the interactive whiteboard and adjust accordingly.

Choose a location that’s far from bright light sources, such as windows and strong overhead lighting. Infrared (IR) lighting can cause issues with the performance of the cameras and can lead to unintentional or missed touches.

Ensure that you use the correct mounting hardware for the wall type. You can also order the SMART Board interactive whiteboard hardware kit (Part No. 1020342) from your authorized SMART reseller.

The USB cable included with the SMART Board M600 series interactive whiteboard is within the limit defined by the USB standard for maximum length. The interactive whiteboard includes a 16' (5 m) USB cable.

Important 

The combined length of USB cables connected from the interactive whiteboard to your computer should not exceed 16' (5 m).

However, if the provided cable isn’t long enough to reach from your computer to the interactive whiteboard, you can use a bus-powered hub, such as the active USB extension cable (Part No. USB-XT) to extend the USB connection.

You can take some precautions to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) to the interactive whiteboard:

  • Don’t route USB cables parallel to power cables.

  • Cross USB cables over power cables at a 90º angle to reduce the risk of interference on the USB cables.

  • Don’t route USB cables close to common sources of EMI, such as electric motors or fluorescent lighting ballasts.

  • Don’t bend USB cables sharply.

  • Don’t use USB plug adapters or passive USB wall plates.

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