Future Automation PIC Series Installation Instructions Manual

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P I C1 , PIC2 , P I C3 , PI C4
PI C TU RE L IF TIN G M E CH AN I S M
I NST ALLA T I ON
I N ST R U C T I O N S
I S S UE 013

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  • Page 1 PI C P I C1 , PIC2 , P I C3 , PI C4 PI C TU RE L IF TIN G M E CH AN I S M I NST ALLA T I ON I N ST R U C T I O N S I S S UE 013...
  • Page 3: Safety Dis Claimer

    Clean only with a dry cloth and always unplug any electrical items being used in conjunction with this product before cleaning. 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 4 Under the warranty, Future Automation aims to either solve the issue remotely (via telephone or email support) or if the mechanism requires a part, arrange a visit to your premises by a Future Automation approved engineer or send replacement items where appropriate.
  • Page 5: G Uid E C On Ten T S

    G UID E C ON TEN T S S AF ET Y D I S C L A I M ER P ROD UC T W A R R A NT Y & R I S K AS S E SS ME N T G U I DE C ON TE NT S P ACKA G E C O NT E NT S M E CHA NI S M Q U I C K - S T A R T GU I D E...
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    P A CKAGE C ON TEN T S 1 - PIC1 PIC2 PIC3 PIC4 MECHANISM 1.1 - FRAME WORK CROSS MEMBER 1.2 - UPRIGHTS 1.3 - ROLLER 1.4 - PULLEYS 1.5 - MAIN TRAY 2 - CONTROL BOX 3 - IR REMOTE CONTROL ITEMS NOT SHOWN ON PAGE PIC ACCESSORY PACK: - 2X AAA BATTERIES...
  • Page 7 QU ICK -ST A RT G U I DE Some Future Automation mechanisms may ship with the control box disconnected to prevent damage during transit. In order to operate the mechanism, the control box will need to reconnected, then have mains power applied along with the desired control method.
  • Page 8 MEC HA NI SM P R E TES TIN G Before installing your mechanism, it is important that you perform the following checks. • The product is in good condition • There is no damage to any parts of the mechanism •...
  • Page 9 MECHANISM MOUNT ING Before installation, double check that the wall recess matches the specified height and width that can be found on the corresponding model technical sheet. Insert the mechanism into the recess in the wall, maintaining a symmetrical alignment about the screen. With the mechanism in place, fix through the top and bottom front edge of the mechanism.
  • Page 10 MEC HA NI SM M OU NTI NG CON T . If a timber framed stud wall has been constructed, then use appropriate wood screws to secure the mechanism in place. Make sure that the mechanism is securely mounted in place using the fixing holes shown above.
  • Page 11 P IC TUR E M OU NTI NG Spacer If your canvas was provided by a third party a spacer may need to be applied to the frame so that it sits flush with the Main Frame. Drill holes in the upper inside edge of the canvas frame that match the location of the bolts shown below.
  • Page 12 S T O P POS I TI ON ADJUS TMENT In the below view the right hand upright has been removed. It is not necessary to remove this part in order to gain access to the controls, as long as you use a very thin flat head screwdriver. The two adjusters below can be rotated to change the TOP and BOTTOM positions of the mechanism.
  • Page 13: Final Checks

    FI NAL CHE CKS Make sure the mechanism is fixed securely on the wall and that there are no objects obstructing the path of the mechanism. Test the mechanism movement with the canvas in place to see if there are any issues with the movement cycle.
  • Page 14: General Control

    REPLACING MECHANISM BATTERIES The standard Future Automation Infrared (IR) remote control required x2 AAA batteries to operate. These are provided with the mechanism in the Accessories Pack. These batteries can be replaced as the per the image below.
  • Page 15 IN FR ARE D ( I R) This mechanism can be controlled via the supplied 14 button Infrared (IR) Remote Control, paired with the supplied Infrared (IR) lead and sensor. The mechanism's functions can be controlled by plugging the Infrared (IR) lead and sensor into the 3.5mm IR Input Jack shown on the General Mechanism Control page.
  • Page 16: Radio Frequency

    RADIO FREQUENCY ( R F) If purchased with the Radio Frequency (RF) control option, this mechanism can be controlled via the supplied 4 button Radio Frequency (RF) Remote Control, paired with the in-built Radio Frequency (RF) sensor. Confirmation of Radio Frequency (RF) input will be shown by a single flash of the large green LED located on the end of the control box.
  • Page 17 C ON TA CT CLOS URE This Mechanism can be controlled via Contact Closure, utilising an 8 Pin RJ45 Connector attached to a length of CAT5 (Type 568A or 568B) cable. The mechanism’s functions can be controlled by plugging this into the RJ45 port on the mechanism control board, then shorting pins 1-8 on this connector as shown in the Contact Closure Input Table below.
  • Page 18 RS 23 2 CONTROL This Mechanism can be controlled via RS232, utilising a 6 Pin RJ11/RJ25 connector OR 9 Pin Serial connector attached to a length of 6 core cable. The mechanism's functions can be controlled by plugging this into the RJ11/RJ25 port on the mechanism control box, then inputting the RS232 commands shown in the RS232 Input Table below.
  • Page 19 NOT ES :...
  • Page 20 EUROPEAN OFFICE NORTH AMERICAN OFFICE Address: Address: Unit 6-8 Enterprise Park Brunel Road 127 Venture Drive Bedford Dover Bedfordshire MK41 9TG 03820 Phone: +44 (0) 1438 833577 Phone: +1 (603) 742 9181 Email: info@futureautomation.co.uk Email: info@futureautomation.net Office Hours: Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 to 17:30 GMT Mon - Fri 7:00 to 17:00 EST Saturday &...

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