Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Future Automation PD Series
Summary of Contents for Future Automation PD Series
- Page 1 P D1 / PD 2 . 5 / PD 3 . 5 PR OJE CTOR L I F T I N S T AL LA T I O N I N ST R U CTI ON S ISSUE 011...
- 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 - PD1/PD2.5/PD3.5 1.1 - BASE PLATE 1.2 - PROJECTOR CARRIAGE 1.3 - MAIN BOX CEILING LIP 1.4 - MAIN BOX 1.5 - CABLE TRACK 1.6 - SCISSOR ARMS 1.7 - SLIDER CHANNEL 1.8 - TOP COVER LID 2 - CONTROL BOX (SIZE/STYLE MAY VARY) 3 - IR REMOTE ITEMS NOT SHOWN ON PAGE:...
- 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. • Test the mechanism by running it fully up and down once (refer to the mechanism control section of the instructions for more details).
- Page 9 C EILING C UT OU T • The ceiling cut out to house the Projector Lift mechanism should be cut to the dimensions shown on the relevant 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 Projector Lift Base Plate by removing the retaining nuts, washers and steel fall arrester cables, then sliding the Base Plate forwards and down through its keyhole mountings. •...
- Page 11 P R OJ EC TOR IN S T A L L A TI ON • Place the projector upside down into the Projector Lift Carriage and fi x it to the Mount Struts via the projectors’ fi xing holes. Check the projector and mount struts are fastened securely. •...
- Page 12 D RO P AD JU STM EN T • To adjust the drop distance follow the steps below depending on the model of Projector Drop. PD1/PD2.5 • Using a hexagon/allen key, turn the red adjustment bolt marked ‘2’. • Turn the adjustment bolt counter- clockwise to lower the fi nal drop position.
- Page 13 MECHANISM L EVE LI N G • To adjust the height of the left or right sides of the projector carriage, first loosen the fixing bolt on the inside of the carriage, shown below, on the side you want to adjust. Inside face fixing bolt •...
- Page 14 P ROJECTOR TILT (PD 1/P D2.5 ONLY) • On the PD1 and PD2.5 Projector Lift mechanisms, the Projector Carriage can be tilted if required. • To adjust the carriage tilt, loosen and remove and reposition the Tilt Adjustment Screw on either side of the Projector Carriage. Tilt Adjustment Screw...
- Page 15 FINAL/PERIODIC CH EC K S • Check the mechanism is operating correctly. • Check the projector is secure during transportation. • Check the straps and scissors are free from obstruction. • Check cable routing and check that enough slack is left for free movement. •...
- Page 16 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 17 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 18 RA D I O F RE QUEN CY (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 19 C ONT ACT C LOSURE 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 20 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 21 SCR EEN CON T RO L 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 22 NO T E S :...
- Page 23 NO T E S :...
- Page 24 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 &...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the PD Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers