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  • Page 1 Solo / Pro 2 Installation Instructions 110v AC Motors...
  • Page 2 Solo 2 Solo Pro 2 tutorials. WARRANTY New SI products carry a standard 1- year warranty on parts and labor. FCC INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Results. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 3 INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS Thank you for your purchase of Solo/Pro 2. The screen is mountable outdoors, but is not waterproof. It has not been designed to be run or left in the rain or condensing humidity. Also avoid water spray, splash and extreme heat or cold.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Pairing Another Rf Remote Using Original Remote Programming AC(110v) 485 - With Decoset (Incl.) Screen With UAI+ / SI.FI Block Diagram Control AC(110v) 485 With 3rd Party - Via Serial 28 Using 485 Motor Interface With Fontus For 3rd Party Controls -...
  • Page 5 CONTENTS LV Motors Control 485 With 3rd Party (Wet Contact) Via Fontus Control 485 With 3rd Party (Dry Contact) Via Fontus Control 485 With 3rd Party (IR) Via Fontus Control 485 With 3rd Party (IR) Via Fontus - Programming 34 Control 485 Screens With Included Decoset Keypad Control AC(110v) 485 With 3rd Party - Via IP Controller Control AC(110v) 485 With 3rd Party - Via DCT...

  • Page 6: Ac(110V) Rts - Parts In The Box

    AC(110v) RTS - Parts in the Box Solo/Pro 2 screen (6) Leveling Shims (6) Wood fasteners RF Remote (2) Ceiling/Wall Locking brackets AC(110v) RTS - Parts in the Box...

  • Page 7: Ac(110V) 485 - Parts In The Box

    AC(110v) 485 - Parts in the Box Solo/Pro 2 screen 485 Motor only DOWN 485 Motor Interface SET UPPER SET LOWER REVERSE STOP Decoset & Bracket Interface (2) Ceiling/Wall Locking brackets Coupler Additional accessories required for 485 (6) Wood control (pg. 42) (6) Leveling Shims fasteners AC(110v) 485 - Parts in the Box...

  • Page 8: Spacer Blocks & Leveling Shims

    SPACER BLOCKS & LEVELING SHIMS Spacer Blocks are used to Leveling Shims are used if clear an obstruction on the the ceiling or other wall. Connect spacer block mounting surface is out to each wall bracket before of level or plumb. Connect installation.

  • Page 9: Pre-Wire - Ac(110V) 485

    1. Run 3 conductor wire/Cat 5e to the left side of screen cassette installation location (refer to pg. 9). To be sure you have the correct wire you can order 485 wire directly from SI. 2. Terminate the wires with the provided terminal block as shown below.

  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION Proper mounting preparation will ensure a great installation. Mounting brackets must be level to each other, as well as plumb. They must be screwed into structural members of some kind, such as ceiling joists or wall studs. You may use the wood screws provided, or other anchors (not provided) capable of carrying the load, that is suitable to the substrate.
  • Page 11 Medium Large 2.02” 3.43” 3.43” 2.01” (51mm) (87mm) (87mm) (51mm) Bracket 4.88” 3.78” size (124mm) (96mm) Drop View Height " Solo/Pro 2 - Installation...
  • Page 12 2. Determine the desired horizontal viewing position centerline of the projected viewing area. 3. The Solo/Pro 2 screen must be installed with the brackets between 2 - 8 inches from each end of the cassette. Measure the overall length of the cassette to determine the min.
  • Page 13 Cassette Length Brackets secured to Wall or wire Ceiling Structural Supports exits back 2" Min to 8" Max corner of the cassette pull wire through the hole in gray zone View Width Screen Centerline Structural Supports Solo/Pro 2 - Installation...
  • Page 14 4. Secure the brackets to the wall or ceiling structural supports using appropriate fasteners. Make sure the brackets are along the same level line. Install the terminal block bracket (485 only) next to the left bracket. This bracket may be used to hold the power and/or controls RJ45 coupler/ 485 Motor interface easily out of sight.
  • Page 15 5. Ensure the wall bracket lever is down. Proper position for installing screen 6. Push the power wire into the pre-wire hole Follow local electrical codes when running and terminating AC(110v) wires. Solo/Pro 2 - Installation...
  • Page 16 7. Connect the screen RJ45 to the data pre-wire RJ45. Using the included coupler, press the coupler into the mount. Data Power Solo/Pro 2 - Installation...
  • Page 17 8. Hang the screen on the mounting brackets ensuring that all hooks are engaged in the channel in the back of the cassette for all the brackets. Hanging the screen, will require 2 people. Solo/Pro 2 - Installation...
  • Page 18 9. Slide the cassette left to right to verify it is positioned at your desired viewing location, then lock the screen in place, rotating the wall bracket lever to the upward position. 10. Remove the weight bar screw before deploying screen (see red label on the weight bar) 11.

  • Page 19: Flatten The Material At The Weight Bar

    FLATTEN THE MATERIAL AT THE WEIGHT BAR Follow these steps: 1. Bump the bottom of the weight bar up several times along it. 2. Use 2 fingers to pinch the material just above the middle of the weight bar and lightly pull on the material to smooth out any wrinkles at the weight bar.

  • Page 20: Ac(110V) Rts

    AC(110v) RTS RUNNING Solo/Pro 2 is very easy to operate. The RF remote, supplied with the screen, controls the opening and closing from up to 30 feet away. Enjoy! RF controlled projection screens operate at 433.42MHz. Minimize or eliminate any sources of RF interference and shielding.

  • Page 21: Programming - Ac(110V) Rts

    PROGRAMMING - AC(110v) RTS Setting the Drop - Solo/Pro 2 is factory preset to have 1” of drop, the distance between the top of the viewing area and the cassette. The drop can be changed to be up to the MAX DROP (see model number or order information for your screen's max drop) to customize the viewing surface's vertical position.
  • Page 22 DO NOT set the lower limit (top of viewing) more than MAX DROP from the cassette. Doing so risks damaging the screen material. 4. Once the viewing area is positioned, hold the middle square STOP button until the screen jogs once. This saves the new lower limit.

  • Page 23: Pairing Another Rf Remote

    PAIRING ANOTHER RF REMOTE USING ORIGINAL REMOTE If another remote was purchased, it will not come paired to your screen motor. To pair it, first take the working remote supplied with the Solo/Pro 2 and press the Program button on the back of the remote until the screen jogs once.

  • Page 24: Programming Ac(110V) 485 - With Decoset (Incl.)

    PROGRAMMING AC(110v) 485 - WITH DECOSET (incl.) Setting the Drop: Solo/Pro 2 is factory preset to have 1” of drop, the distance between the top of the viewing area and the cassette. The drop can be adjusted up to the MAX DROP (see model number or order information for your screen's MAX DROP) to customize the viewing surface's vertical position.
  • Page 25 PROGRAMMING AC(110v) 485 - WITH IP CONTROLLER (optional) 485 screens are most commonly used with an IP controller. The screens are fully commissioned via the IP controller web interface. Only after fully commisioning your screen should you then use your control system's programming guide to integrate your screen into it.
  • Page 26 485 screens are programmed using an IP controller via the web interface. This programming can be done with a Windows or Mac computer either over LAN or wired directly to IP controller. The following instructions are for a Windows computer, but the steps for programming on a Mac are very similar.

  • Page 27: Screen With Uai+ / Sifi Block Diagram

    Screen with UAI+ / SIFI block diagram Powe Power Data CAT 5e or better To IP Network Standard CAT - 5e or higher cable Power/Data Bus Power Output Supply Stub length must not exceed 200’ Data Pass- through Input Data Hub Device Device Device...
  • Page 28 3. Double click on the IP Controller, the default web browser will launch. Skip to Pg 24 if you have TRO.Y 4. For the UAI+/SI.FI - At the landing page, click the three lines in the top right corner, then click “Settings”...
  • Page 29 4. Click on the Integration table button. 5. Click on the Device table button. 6. Click on the 485 Discovery button and start the discovery. When you see the motor you want to program, click on the Import Discovered devices button.

  • Page 30: Control Ac(110V) 485 With 3Rd Party - Via Serial

    CONTROL AC(110v) 485 WITH 3RD PARTY - VIA SERIAL There are several options to control a Solo 2 485 screen with 3rd party controls. To integrate with your preferred solution see the corresponding programming guide and/ or the system manufacturers instructions. Note: To change the programming (lower limit) you will need either a DecoSet or IP Controller.

  • Page 31: Using 485 Motor Interface With Fontus For 3Rd Party Controls - Ac Motors

    USING 485 MOTOR INTERFACE WITH FONTUS FOR 3RD PARTY CONTROLS - AC MOTORS Screen Coupler Wire run to Head End Wire from Screen/shade to the Projector...

  • Page 32: Motors

    USING 485 MOTOR INTERFACE WITH FONTUS FOR 3RD PARTY CONTROLS - LV MOTORS Screen Wire run to Head End Screen Power Supply 20m Max. Red wire Black Wire from wire Screen/shade to the Projector...

  • Page 33: Control 485 With 3Rd Party (Wet Contact) Via Fontus

    CONTROL 485 WITH 3RD PARTY (WET CONTACT) via FONTUS Projector Wet Contact Closure(12v trigger)Input NOTE: Refer to the drawings on pg 27-28. See below for the 12v trigger Fontus pinout. For more details, refer to pg 6 of the pdf in the included Fontus instructions.

  • Page 34: Control 485 With 3Rd Party (Dry Contact) Via Fontus

    CONTROL 485 WITH 3RD PARTY (DRY CONTACT) via FONTUS Projector Dry Contact Closure Input NOTE: Refer to the drawings on pg 27-28. See below for the Dry Contact Fontus pinout. For more details, refer to pg 7 of the pdf in the included Fontus instructions.

  • Page 35: Control 485 With 3Rd Party (Ir) Via Fontus

    CONTROL 485 WITH 3RD PARTY (IR) via FONTUS IR Input NOTE: Refer to the drawings on pg 27-28. See below for the IR Fontus pinout. For more details, refer to pg 8 of the pdf in the included Fontus instructions. Alternatively you can scan the QR code here to access the instructions.

  • Page 36: Control 485 With 3Rd Party (Ir) Via Fontus - Programming

    Third party IR universal control systems may be used to control the screen and commands may be learned from the SI IR Remote or using these hex codes: Note: Fontus can only respond to these IR codes. No serial connection can be made.
  • Page 37 0000 006c 0000 000c 0006 011b 0006 011b 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 011b 0006 08a4 0000 006c 0000 000c 0006 011b 0006 011b 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb STOP 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 00bb 0006 011b 0006 011b 0006 08a4...

  • Page 38: Control 485 Screens With Included Decoset Keypad

    CONTROL 485 SCREENS WITH INCLUDED DECOSET KEYPAD NOTE: Refer to pgs 17- 19 in the included Decoset instructions. Alternatively you can scan the QR code here to access the instructions. Control 485 - with 3rd party (IR) via Fontus Keypad Application...

  • Page 39: Control Ac(110V) 485 With 3Rd Party - Via Ip Controller

    RS-485 connection. Connecting your 3rd party control system to Solo 2 uses an IP network connection. Connect your IP Controller to the same IP network as your control system and follow the respective IP Controller programming guide to complete the connection.
  • Page 40 Power/Data Bus Power Output Supply Stub length must not exceed 200’ Data Pass- through Input Data Hub Device Device Device Device Device SDN / Power Example of SI.FI/ UAI+ connection Control AC(110v) 485 - with 3rd party via IP Controller...

  • Page 41: Control Ac(110V) 485 With 3Rd Party - Via Dct

    CONTROL AC(110v) 485 WITH 3RD PARTY - VIA DCT Momentary dry contact closure via included DecoSet switch. See following block diagram. See 485 wiring pinout (pg 21) for wiring termination. See DecoSet instructions (pg 11) to integrate control system dry contact closure into your system.
  • Page 42 AC / DC Power In Screen (RS485 Control) Relays Control System Control AC(110v) 485 - with 3rd party via DCT...

  • Page 43: Mounting Accessories

    MOUNTING ACCESSORIES (purchased separately) Zero Gap Wall Brackets Décora Ceiling Brackets Décora Flying Brackets Ceiling/Wall Locking Brackets (incl. standard) Mounting Accessories...

  • Page 44: Motor Accessories - Ac(110V) Rts/ 485 (Purchased Separately)

    MOTOR ACCESSORIES - AC(110v) RTS/ 485 (purchased separately) Connect LinkProZ TRO.Y Solo remote Motor Accessories - AC(110v) RTS/ 485...

  • Page 45: Storage And Transport

    STORAGE AND TRANSPORT Before storing or transporting Solo/Pro 2, make sure the screen is fully retracted. Disconnect the motor power supply and any control wiring to make sure the screen does not deploy. Failing to do so may damage the screen. Make sure to put the shipping locks back on.
  • Page 46 3. Repeat the process to move the material from the center toward the other edge. 4. If the screen has been stored in a wrinkled condition. The wrinkles may not fall out immediately. If wrinkles remain after an hour, call 512.832.6939 (opt.1) for further instructions.

  • Page 47: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE DO NOT scrub the screen material. This will damage the viewing surface. These screens are designed and engineered to be virtually maintenance free. There are no user serviceable parts inside, except for the screen material. The screen needs to be kept clean - free of dust, dirt, hair, particles, and any other foreign material.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    When down An intermediate Call SI Customer button is stop was set for Support to fix at pressed, the motor 512.832.6939, Opt. 1 screen stops...
  • Page 49 Tech Support: 512.832.6939 Symptom Possible Solution Cause For RTS Remote too far Move to within 30 ft. away of Solo Remote orientation Hold remote vertical RF interference Turn off other sources of RF RF Shielding Move to position where metal objects, RTS won't wiring, or foliage does operate...
  • Page 50 Tech Support: 512.832.6939 Symptom Possible Solution Cause For 485 Incorrect or Check the wire pinouts poor cable and termination. Look termination. for broken, loose, or damaged wires. Reterminate if necessary. via IP RS 485 Controller won't Check that the green operate LED on IP Controller is Controller...
  • Page 51 Tech Support: 512.832.6939 Symptom Possible Solution Cause RS 485 Use the service keypad (if won't available) to validate the Controller operate 485 network and motors is not on (cont.) are operating properly the local before troubleshooting IP network. Controller network problems.
  • Page 52 Screen Innovations 9715-B Burnet Rd, Suite 400 Austin, TX 78758 512.832.6939 www.screeninnovations.com v. 1.6 | 20 July 2021...

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