Draper Orbiter Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Installation/Operating Instructions

Orbiter by Draper

These Installation/Operating Instructions are available in the offi cial language
of the country where you purchase the product. Please contact your
distributor to request a copy.
Vous pourriez demander les instructions d’installation et d’opération traduises
dans la langue offi cielle du pays ou vous achetez le produit. Veuillez
demander à votre distributeur.
Die Gebrauchsanweisung für Installation und Konstruktion sind in der
offi ziellen Sprache des Landes, indem Sie das Produkt gekauft haben,
vorhanden. Fragen Sie die jeweilige Verkaufs-Abteilung.

Caution

① Read instructions completely before proceeding.
② Follow instructions carefully. Installation contrary to instructions

invalidates warranty.
③ Do not obstruct operation of Orbiter with fi ngers or any object.
Serious injury or damage could result.

④ Entire bottom of unit must be unobstructed to permit proper op er a tion.
⑤ Unit operates on 12V DC.
⑥ Unit must be installed by qualifi ed personnel.

Note: Unit has been thoroughly inspected and tested at factory and found
to be operating properly prior to shipment.

Planning

① Based on screen location and projector specifi cations, determine proper
position for projector in stal la tion.

② Confi rm that there is adequate space for installation and operation.
③ Arrange to provide service access to the unit.
④ Space required above unit is the same with or without Environmental Air

Space Housing.
⑤ When installed with Environmental Air Space Housing unit is suitable for
use in an environmental air space in accordance with in accordance with
Section 300.22(C) of the National Electrical Code, and Section 2-128, 12­ 010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1.
⑥ Total capacity of lift is 26 lbs (11.8 kg), including projector and closure panel.

As Soon As Orbiter Arrives

➀ Open carton and inspect for damage.
➁ Locate the following parts:

A. The unit itself
B. Controls
C. Any optional equipment
➂ Test unit before installing.

Hanging Unit

The Orbiter is provided with four (4) mounting points for suspending the unit
from above. The unit should be guy wired or blocked to pre vent swing ing. All
installations should observe the following guidelines:
➀ Installer must ensure that all fasteners and supports are of ad e quate
strength to securely support Orbiter and projector. It is recommended
that hardware structure be able to hold at least four times the combined
weight of the lift and projector.
➁ Fastening methods must be suitable for mounting surface, and se cure ly
anchored so that vibration or abusive pulling on unit will not weaken
installation.
➂ Bottom of unit must be unobstructed after installation. Suffi cient clear ance
must be allowed below projector.

➃ Do not use unit to support adjacent ceiling, light fi xtures, etc.
➄ Do not complete the ceiling below unit until electrical connections have

been completed and unit has been operated successfully.

For installing the Orbiter in an angled ceiling, use the optional Angled
Ceiling Adapter. Instructions for installing the adapter can be found in the
Angled Ceiling Adapter kit. Once the adapter is installed, return to the Orbiter
instructions and complete installation of the Orbiter. This allows the Orbiter to
be installed to a maximum of 90°.

Unit operates on 12V DC.
The Orbiter is shipped closed

Please note: Make sure electrical supply has been disconnected before
attempting to connect Orbiter to electricity.

Orbiter must be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Local
Building Codes, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CAN/CSA C22.1 and
the National Electric Code(NEC), NFPA 70. All op er at ing switches should be
“off” before power is con nect ed.
110V or 220V AC for projector must be supplied by others. Orbiter should be
operated and checked prior to installing projector.

Unit is automatically supplied with a double pole double throw switch. When
unit is fi rst operated, be cautious! If unit fails to operate when the switch is
fl ipped “down”, return switch to “off” and recheck elec tri cal con nec tions before
pro ceed ing. Cycle unit down and up several times to confi rm sat is fac to ry
operation.
Optional DC Motor Control (Not CE Approved)—Optionally available to
allow remote control, RS232 or Ethernet connection.

Optional Infrared or Radio Frequency Remote Control (Not CE
Approved)—If ordered, a three-button transmitter is provided, with “up”,

“down”, and “stop” buttons. Unit starts opens or closes when appropriate
button is pressed, and may be stopped by pressing “off ” button. When
using RF or IR control, a three-button up-stop-down wall switch is also
recommended and optionally available. DC Motor Control required.*
Optional RS232/Ethernet (Not CE Approved)—Serial communication and
network communication optionally available with wall switches, RF or IR
remote. When using RS232 or Ethernet control, a three-button up-stop-down
wall switch is also recommended and optionally available. DC Motor Control
required.*

* Please Note: If unit is being operated using RF, IR, RS232 or Ethernet,
but you still wish to have a wall switch, the standard double pole, double
throw switch provided with the lift will not work. You must use the
optional three-button up-stop-down switch.

Closed

Rotating

Angled Ceiling Adapter

Electrical Connections

Operation

Orbiter Operation

®

Projector is Horizontal

when in use

Copyright © 2012 Draper Inc. Form Orbiter_Inst12 Print ed in U.S.A.

Open

If you encounter any diffi culties installing or servicing your Orbiter, call your dealer or Draper, Inc. in
Spiceland, In di ana, 765-987-7999, or fax [phone]. Outside the United States, fax [phone].

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Item Quantity Description

1 1 Orbiter
2 1 Orbiter Environmental Air Space Housing
(individual pieces listed below)
3 2 End Environmental Air Space Housing Panel
4 1 Front Environmental Air Space Housing Panel
5 1 Top Environmental Air Space Housing Panel
6 1 Lower Large Environmental Air Space Housing Panel
7 1 Lower Small Environmental Air Space Housing Panel
8 1 Rear Side Environmental Air Space Housing Panel
9 26 #8-32 x.375 (9.5 mm) Zinc Hex Head Screw/Washer
10 8 #10-32 x.375 (9.5 mm) Zinc Hex Head Screw/Washer
11 26 #8-32 Zinc Keps Nu

t

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

11

1

Orbiter—Dimensions

5

20

/8"/52.4 cm

(249/16"/62.4 cm)

9

25

/16"/65 cm

(291/2"/75 cm)

1

/4"/10.8 cm

4

(41/4"/10.8 cm)

Please note: non-bracketed
dimensions are for Model A;
bracketed dimensions are
for Model B.

15

18

/16"48.1 cm

(227/8"/58.1 cm)

3"/7.6 cm

(3"/7.6 cm)

221/4"/56.5 cm

3

/16"/66.5 cm)

(26

23"/58.4 cm

15

(26

/16"/68.4 cm)

13

/16"/47.8 cm

18

3

/4"/57.8 cm)

(22

3

/8"/49.2 cm

19

(235/16"/59.2 cm)

7

/8"/2.2 cm

(7/8"/2.2 cm)

11

20

/16"/52.5 cm

(245/8"/62.5 cm)

3

21

/8"/54.3 cm

(253/8"/64.5 cm)

7

/8"/9.8 cm

3

(37/8"/9.8 cm)

Orbiter with Environmental Air Space Housing—Dimensions

15

13

/16"/35.4 cm

(1515/16"/40.5 cm)

7

3

/8"/9.8 cm

7

(5

/8"/14.9 cm)

3

/4"/2 cm

3

(

/4"/2 cm)

13

/16"/7.1 cm

2

(23/4"/7 cm)

9

1

/16"/4 cm

(19/16"/4 cm)

285/8"/72.7 cm

(329/16"/82.7 cm)

13

18

/16"/47.8 cm

(227/8"/58.1 cm)

3

19

/8"/49.2 cm

(235/16"/59.2 cm)

11

/16"/11.9 cm

4

(411/16"/11.9 cm)

3

/4"/2 cm

3

(

/4"/2 cm)

3

/16"/3 cm

1

(13/16"/3 cm)

5

21

/16"/54.1 cm

(251/4"/64.1 cm)

Knockout provided

at each end for

cable and power

connections.

11

/16"/52.5 cm

20
(245/8"/62.5 cm)

3

/8"/54.3 cm

21

(253/8"/64.5 cm)

23"/58.4 cm

15

(26

/16"/68.4 cm)

7

3

(37/8"/9.8 cm)

5

Orbiter with Environmental Air Space Housing—Exploded View

/8"/9.8 cm

1

/2"/14 cm

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Projector Installation

The Orbiter uses a universal projector mount system. The parts kit
contains:

-2 x long arms

-4 x short arms

-4 x M3, 4 x M4, 4 x M5 and 4 x M6 mounting bolts (30mm in length)

-4 spacers (
➀ Determine which size mounting bolts suit your projector, and set others
aside. They are no longer required. If your projector has only three
mounting holes, set aside one of the skyhook arms.
➁ Assemble the universal mount (see diagram at right) using arms
appropriate to projector. Spread out the arms so each end is over one of
the mounting holes.
➂ Connect universal mount to Projector. Fit the 1/2" (12.7 mm) spacer under
the lowest arm, the 5/8" (15.875 mm) under the next arm and so on. If the
projector base is uneven, you may use combinations of spacers and arms
to ensure the triangular plate is horizontal.

➃ Do not tighten any bolts yet.
➄ Move the position of the triangular plate over the centre of the projector,

with the edge with the two holes towards the front (lens).
➅ Tighten the mounting bolts. The projector and universal mount are ready to
be installed to the Orbiter.
➆ Open the Orbiter and bolt the triangular projector plate to the underside of
the Orbiter using the supplied ¼" (6.35 mm)-20 bolts and springs. These
bolts will also give you Roll and Tilt adjustment to align your image on the
screen, while the center 5/16" (8 mm) bolt provides Yaw adjustment. The
springs will ensure that the projector is held still during motion. Do not
install the projector plate without springs.

Please Note: Projector can be installed either parallel or perpendicular
to the pivot axis of the Orbiter, as long as projector is small enough.

To adjust the amount of rotation, rotate the multifl ip arms to strike the limit
switches for either more or less rotation.
For additional adjustment, you can also bend the arms of the
microswitches.

1

/2" [12.7], 5/8" [15.875], 3/4" [19.05], 7/8" [22.225 mm])

Extra Adjustment

Minimum: 3" (7.6 cm)
Maximum: 13" (33 cm)

In order to use the
universal mount, the
mounting holes in
your projector must be
located within the area
indicated by the circle.

Roll Tilt Yaw

Caution: Beware of pinch point.

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springs

Multiflip Arms

Detail: ¼" (6.35 mm)-20 bolts and Spring

¼" (6.35 mm)-20
Bolt and
Washer

Spring

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STOP

Wiring Diagrams

Standard Switch Control

D1

D2

DC CONVERTER

OUTPUT: 12 VDC

1.25-1.5 Amp

DASHED LINES INDICATE
WIRES PROVIDED BY INSTALLER

D2

LS2

24 VDC MOTOR

D1

BL

LS1

WH

BN

AUX PORT- For connecting multiple
controls together (up to six total­connect from AUX to Eye).

DASHED LINES INDICATE
WIRES PROVIDED
BY INSTALLER

RD

BN

BK

BL

WALL SWITCH
(DPDT)

Please note: CE certifi cation
applicable on 220V units only.

Optional Wireless (RF, IR), RS232 and IP Control

BL

BN

Black wire with white type

DC Motor Control

EYE PORT- For IR EYE; RF Receiver or LED
Switch. If more than one of these three is
used with control, a splitter is required.

DOWN - BLACK
COM - WHITE
UP - RED

(-)

(+)

WALL SWITCH
3 BUTTON

BN

BL

LS1

24 VDC MOTOR

DC CONVERTER

OUTPUT: 12 VDC

1.25-1.5 Amp

LS2

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