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- Page 1 P D M PDM 1 / PDM 2 / P D M3 INDO O R M AR INE P ROJ E C T OR L IF T I N S TA L LA T I O N I N ST R U CTI ON S I SSUE 010...
- Page 3 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 GUI D E C O NT E NTS SAFE TY DISCLA IM ER PR OD UCT WA RR A NT Y & RISK ASSESS M EN T GUIDE C ONT ENTS PACKA GE CONTENT S MECH ANISM QUICK-ST A RT GUI D E INITIAL OP ERA TION CEILING CU T OUT MECH ANISM INSTA LL AT ION...
- Page 6 PACKAG E CONT ENTS 1 - PDM1/PMD2/PDM3 1.1 - MAIN BOX 1.2 - MOUNT PLATE 1.3 - MOUNT BRACKETS 1.4 - PDM POST LEGS 1.5 - BOTTOM LID 2 - CONTROL BOX (SIZE/STYLE MAY VARY) 3 - IR REMOTE ITEMS NOT SHOWN ON PAGE: PDM ACCESSORY PACK - X2 AAA BATTERIES - MULTI-PACK OF NUTS, BOLTS AND WASHERS...
- Page 7 MEC HA NI SM QUI CK - S TART GUI 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 INI T I A L OPER A T ION • Unpack and check the mechanism fully for any damage or obvious visual faults before operation. • Connect the mechanisms control box up to the mains power and plug in the Infrared (IR) sensor. •...
- Page 9 C EILING C UT OU T • The ceiling cut out to house the Marine Projector Lift mechanism should be cut to the dimensions shown on the relevant Marine Projector Lift Technical Sheet. • The ceiling cut out space should be free from obstructions such as pipes, cables or joists.
- Page 10 MEC HA NI SM IN S T A L L A TI ON • Remove the Marine Projector Lift Bottom Plate by removing the 4 fixings on the underside of the plate. These hold the lit to the 4 PDM Post Legs. •...
- Page 11 P R OJ EC TOR IN S T A L L A TI ON • Loosen the nuts that secure the Mount Brackets to the Mount Plate and slide the Mount Brackets forwards or back to match the spacing on the projector mounting holes. Tighten the nuts to secure in place and then fix the projector to the Mount Brackets as shown below.
- Page 12 FITT I N G B OT T OM P LA TE • Reattach the Bottom Plate to the Marine Projector Drop using the four countersunk bolts provided with it. • Double check the Bottom Plate and Locking Plate are securely fitted to the mechanism.
- Page 13 FINAL/PERIODIC C HECKS • Check the mechanism is operating correctly. • Check the projector is secure during transportation. • Check cable routing and check that enough slack is left for free movement. • Check the Bottom Plate is securely fastened to the mechanism.
- Page 14 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 INF RA RE 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 RA DIO FREQUE NCY ( RF) 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 CON T AC T CLOS U RE 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 RS2 32 CON T RO L 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 SCREEN C ONT ROL The control box for the PD Projector Lift mechanism’s has the ability to power a 240v/110v projection screen, enabling the projection screen and Projector Lift to open/close at the same time. The control board also has the ability to delay the closing of the Projector Drop mechanism for 3 minutes after issuing the IN command, to allow the projector inside to cool after operation.
- 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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