Borderless, or minimally bordered flexible screen system (19 pages)
Summary of Contents for Stewart Filmscreen Cascade G2
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Cascade G2 Retractable, Above Ceiling Screen System Stewart Filmscreen...
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Stewart Filmscreen reserves the right to make changes to the product specified in this document. Sizes and specifications subject to change without notice at the manufacturer’s discretion. From time to time, this document is updated. Current versions of documentation are posted on the Stewart Filmscreen website at: www.StewartFilmscreen.com Revision 1.01.02...
IMC RJ45 Pinout Found on Side of Case ..............27 IMC Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………..28 Limit Switch Adjustment ....................29 Caring for and Cleaning the Screen ................31 Troubleshooting ......................32 One (1) Year Limited Warranty ..................34 Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
From all of us at Stewart Filmscreen, we would like to thank you for choosing Cascade. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service department at 1 (310) 784-5300, or toll free at 1 (800) 762-4999.
A drill A drop cloth Tools for tightening fasteners Ladders for the personnel supporting the screen during the mounting process Fasteners appropriate for the surface on which the screen is being mounted Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
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Remove the batten retainer prior to activating the unit. Failure to do so will cause damage to the screen material. Note: Failure to comply with the instructions and guidance contained in this manual may result in voiding your warranty. Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
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This mount allows to “float” the unit left and right to accommodate ceilings with fewer ceiling joists (see Figure 4. Wing-Out Mount Figure 4). Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
CEILING MOUNT Professional mounting techniques should be used. Stewart Filmscreen cannot be liable for substandard or faulty installations. Failure to comply with the instructions and guidance contained in this manual may result in voiding the warranty. ⚠ CAUTION During installation, do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, table or ladder.
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CEILING MOUNT (CONTINUED) Warning: This dimension is critical for user to clear housing within opening. Figure 7. Ceiling Mount detail with minimum clearance Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
THREADED ROD MOUNT Professional mounting techniques should be used. Stewart Filmscreen cannot be liable for substandard or faulty installations. Failure to comply with the instructions and guidance contained in this manual may result in voiding the warranty. ⚠ CAUTION During installation, do not place the unit on an unstable cart, stand, table or ladder.
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THREADED ROD MOUNT (CONTINUED) Figure 10. Threaded Rod Mount detail with minimum clearance Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
WING-OUT MOUNT Professional mounting techniques should be used. Stewart Filmscreen cannot be liable for substandard or faulty installations. Failure to comply with the instructions and guidance contained in this manual may result in voiding your warranty. ⚠ CAUTION Be careful not to touch or scratch the viewing surface.
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WING-OUT MOUNT (CONTINUED) Figure 13. Wing-Out Mount detail with minimum clearance Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
To install the end flange: Fascia End Pieces The end flanges on cascade G2 are to be installed after the unit has been mounted, to hide access to the mounting holes in the situation that you are mounting with ceiling mounts.
IMC control board and may void your warranty. Connections The following Stewart Filmscreen accessories, plug into the smart port (they also have RJ25 male connections). These accessories can also plug into the RJ45 female smart port as well: IR receiver ...
RJ45 ports and a 3.5 mm exceed 50’. Dry closure modules from any home trigger port automation system can be interfaced, utilizing up/down/common type terminations only on the dry contact port and maximum length of cable shall not exceed 250’. Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
“stop” button at any time during the screen’s deployment or retraction. Note: See the section, “Limit Switch Adjustment” (see Page 29), for information regarding the default limits to which the screen can be adjusted up or down from the factory preset. Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
Two male, mono, 3.5mm auxiliary plugs are supplied so they can be used with the standard 12 volt projector trigger feature of the IMC. Since Stewart Filmscreen cannot be certain how long of a cable will be needed for every single application, the trigger cable will have to be assembled by the installer.
“stop” button at any time during the screen’s deployment or retraction. Note: See the section, “Limit Switch Adjustment” (see Page 29), for information regarding the default limits to which the screen can be adjusted up or down from the factory preset. Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
Figure 25. Rear of Decora wall switch ⚠ CAUTION Decora wall switch is to be wired through the dry contact port only. The dry contact port is low voltage. Do not wire the wall switch through a high voltage line. Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
2. Connect the other side of the RJ25 cable to the RJ25 female port on the IBT-100 (see Figure 26). 3. Connect your third party RS-232C connection RJ25 port to the female RS-232C port on the IBT-100. Figure 26. IBT-100, showing RJ25 port Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
4. Download E-Node software here. For login information, contact Stewart Tech Support team 12 V power (310-784-5300). Connection 5. Follow instructions on the E-Node Manual here set up your E-Node on your network. Figure 27. E-Node, showing connections Figure 28. E-Node diagram Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
If the unit emits any smoke, heat, abnormal noise or unusual odor, the unit is most likely damaged in some way — such as damage from a water leak or power surge. Do not operate the motor if any of these situations occur. Call a qualified service person for assistance. Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
Figure 30. High voltage pin schematic LVC Contacts IMC 100 COMMANDS COMMON Pin 1 COMMON CHANNEL 1 INPUT Pin 2 CHANNEL 2 INPUT Pin 3 DOWN SCREEN TRIGGER INPUT Pin 4 TRIGGER 3-15 VDC w/ COMMON Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
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The IMC can be wired to any dry contact wall switch (see Figure 31). If you would like one from Stewart Filmscreen, you may order as an option, directly from us. Figure 31. IMC wiring diagram Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
IMC RJ45 PINOUTS FOUND ON SIDE OF CASE All Stewart Filmscreen’s “smart port accessories” that are RJ25 will plug into the RJ45 smart port on the motor side of the Cascade case (see Figure 19). In the box you will find two spare RJ45 connectors.
IMC SPECIFICATIONS_____________________________________ Network (IP) Connection Through separate (single) e-Node RS-232c Connection Through separate (single) IBT-100 Compliance ETL Listing to UL 325 , FCCA, CE, RoHS Dimensions .78" x 2.75" x 1.1" Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
Stewart Filmscreen uses tubular Somfy motors in many of our projection screens. Users may require adjusting the limit switches at some point in time.
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Please remember that improperly adjusted motor limit switches will cause damage to your projection screen or motor. Make sure that both of the motor limit switches have been properly adjusted, allowing the projection screen to stop correctly at both the retracted and deployed positions. Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
A draftsman-style brush may be used to lightly whisk away any loose dirt or dust particles. This type of brush is usually available at office supply stores. Stewart Filmscreen has an Figure 34. Stewart Filmscreen Cleaning Kit optional screen cleaning kit that contains the proper type of brush.
Problems related to electrical or motor function may require a qualified service person or electrician. Should you have a problem that is not addressed below, please call Stewart Filmscreen at 1 (310-784-5300) or toll free 1 (800-762-4999) for assistance.
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Check back of screen; gently Indentions appear on Debris or particles adhering to brush debris away with a soft screen surface screen due to static cling brush Stewart Filmscreen – Cascade...
In the event that there is a defect in materials or workmanship of a Stewart Filmscreen product, you may contact our customer service department at 1161 W Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90502- 2797, or call us at 1 (310) 784-5300, or toll free at 1 (800) 762-4999.
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