Future Automation PD3.5 Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions
PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism
Design Highlights
-Outputs for 3rd Party Product Control
-Cassette Housing for ease of Installation
-Full Cable Management
-Range of Drop Options
-Bespoke Sizing Option
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  • Page 1: Stage

    Installation Instructions PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism Design Highlights -Outputs for 3rd Party Product Control -Cassette Housing for ease of Installation -Full Cable Management -Range of Drop Options -Bespoke Sizing Option Thank you for choosing futureautomation email info@futureautomation.co.uk tel: +44 (0) 1438 833577 fax: +44 (0) 1438 833565...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Exceeding the weight capacity can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment. Future Sound & Vision trading as Future Automation intend to make this and all documentation as accurate as possible. However, Future Automation makes no claim that the information contained herein covers all details, conditions or variations, nor does it provide for every possible contingency in connection with the installation or use of this product.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism Contents Page Introduction Safety Information Contents Contents Tool Indicator Icons Installation Parts List Package Contents Stage 1 Pre-testing Before You Start Check Drop Distances Stage 2 Creating The Void Installment Of The Unit Into The Ceiling...
  • Page 4: Contents

    Any damage to products during transit that is not checked and notified as “unchecked” or “damaged” upon receipt of delivery. Any part of your system that needs to be replaced during a warranty repair becomes the property of Future Automation.
  • Page 5: Parts List

    PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism Package Contents Nuts & Bolts Multipack: 1 - Mechanism Qty. 8 - 40OD x 3mm White plastic washer 1.1 - Base Plate Qty. 4 - M6 Penny washer 1.2 - Projector Carriage Qty. 4 - 15OD x 6ID x 15mm White plastic spacer 1.3 - Main Box Ceiling Lip...
  • Page 6: Pre-Testing

    PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism Pre-testing Before you start, check the following: - The product is in good condition - No damage to any parts - Wiring is all secure - The unit is in the closed position - Mechanism must be suspended when testing, otherwise straps will become tangled...
  • Page 7: Creating The Void

    Creating the void in the ceiling - Hole size for products: PD3.5 - 860mm [33.9”] x 860mm [33.9”] - Clear space free from joists and other objects - Secure timber joists in place to support the unit front and back...
  • Page 8: Installation Of The Unit Into The Ceiling

    PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism Installing of the unit into the ceiling -Remove the base plate by sliding forward then lowering through the key hole details -ORGANISE THE CABLES READY TO THREAD THROUGH THE CABLE HOLES ON THE SIDE OF...
  • Page 9: Mounting Details

    PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism Mounting Details Securely fix the projector to the top surface of the carriage using the range of nuts, bolts & washers provided in the multipack. Check that the projector connects tightly and securely onto the carriage and...
  • Page 10: Adjustments Details

    PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism Altering Drop Distance The yellow button adjusts the drop, to change the stop position push the yellow Adjustments Details button IN to cancel the preset position and using the remote IN, OUT and STOP buttons, stop the PD at the desired height.
  • Page 11: Final Checks

    PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism Final checks - Check the mechanism is working correctly - Make sure the projector is secure Somfy LT50 Strap Neatly coiled motor Pulley Keep strap square and neatly in place Important -Make sure to check that the straps are set up correctly...
  • Page 12: Electrical Connections In The Control Box

    PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism Connections - The mechanism must be connected to both the AC1 and DC1 - Optional - Electric screen can be connected using the control box using the AC2 block - The AC2 output can only control a 240V / 110V motorised screen to work simultaneously...
  • Page 13: Contact Closure

    PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism Contact Closure - Use an RJ45 connector in the CCI socket on the control box to operate via contact closure WIRE / CABLE CONTACT CLOSURE DESCRIPTION ACTION 568A 568B LED INDICATOR 12V SUPPLY 12V SUPPLY - CURRENT LIMITED When 12V attached, device will go OUT.
  • Page 14: Rs232

    PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism RS232 - Use an RJ25 connector in the socket marked RS232 on the control box to operate using RS232 Pin 1: RX Pin 6 : TX Pin 2: TX Pin 3 & 4: GROUND Pin 3: RX...
  • Page 15: Operations

    PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism Replacing batteries Future Automation IR Remote Controller needs x2 AAA batteries which are provided within the packaging Operation Buttons In - Raises Stop - Will stop the projector the operation at any point Out - Lowers...
  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting

    PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism PD3 Projector Drop Mechanism - Trouble shooting guide Having problems? - Check the following: 1. Are all the connections correct? 2. Is the mechanism being operated correctly? If the mechanism does not operate correctly, check the items listed in the table below.
  • Page 17: Technical Overview

    PD3.5 - Projector Drop Mechanism Test motor operation If the lift is not working, you can test the motor directly. To do so, you will need to locate and open the control box. CAUTION. Apply mains voltage taking all necessary grounding precautions.
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