Draper Signature E Series, E, V, Signature V Series Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

Installation/Operating Instructions

Signature/Series E & V Electric Projection Screen by Draper

① Read instructions through completely before proceeding.
② Follow instructions carefully. Installation con trary to instructions invalidates

warranty.
③ Entire bottom of screen case should be unobstructed to permit proper
operation of automatic trap door, and access to bottom panel for making
electrical connections or servicing.

④ Screen should be installed level (using a carpenter’s level).
⑤ Nothing should be fastened to screen dowel or viewing surface.
⑥ Operating switch(es) is packed separately in screen carton. Do not discard

with packing material.
① Screen operates on 110-120V, 60 Hz., 1.1 amp current draw for models using
small case; 1.3 for models using large case (see page 2).
NOTE: Screen has been thoroughly inspected and tested at factory and found
to be operating properly prior to shipment.

These instructions are meant as a guide only. They do not imply any re spon si bil i ty
on the part of Draper, Inc. for improper in stal la tion or faulty work man ship at the
jobsite.

Hanging Screen

Caution

When locating viewing surface and checking clear ance for screen’s op er a tion,
remember surface is centered in case. Screen is normally recessed above ceiling
and may be installed in a variety of ways. See typical installations detailed on back
of this sheet. Regardless of mounting method used, the following points apply:

① Screen should be lifted into position only by the end mounting brackets.
Keep case level by lifting end plates simultaneously to prevent surface
damage. Draper provides eyebolts to use in hoisting the screen. Never
attempt to lift screen along its length.

② Screen should be positively and securely supported so that vibration or even
abusive pulling on viewing surface will not weaken installation.
③ Installer must insure that fasteners used are of adequate strength and suitable
for the mounting surface chosen.

④ Entire bottom of case must be readily accessible after installation is complete.
⑤ Hinge that connects bottom panel and automatic trap door of screen must be

permitted to operate freely. Front and back of case must be straight—not forced
to warp or bow. Hinges must be free from mastic or paint buildup, and doors
must be unobstructed by ceiling tiles.

⑥ Do not use screen case to support adjacent sections of ceiling.
⑦ If trim pieces must be attached to case, do not permit screws to protrude more

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than

/4" through 1/8" wall of case. Do not attach trim pieces with nails.
⑧ If case is painted, slots on bottom of case should be shielded to protect viewing
surface from paint splatters or overspray.
⑨ Do not seal unit in ceiling until electrical connections have been made and
screen has been operated successfully.

Suitable for use in environmental air space in accordance with Section
300-22(c) of the National Electrical Code, and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3)
and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1.

Electrical Connections

Screen operates on 110-120v, 60 Hz., 1.1 amp current draw for models using
small case; 1.3 for models using large case (see page 2). Junction box is located
just above the access plate at left end of screen. (See chart on back of this
sheet.) Access plate is held closed with fl athead screws and may be opened
with a Phillips screwdriver. (Au to mat ic trap door does not need to be opened
to make fi eld con nec tions.) Removal of access plate exposes red, black and
white pigtail leads and green internal ground wire per wiring diagram attached.
Screen is shipped with internal wiring complete and control switch(es) fully boxed.
Wire connecting screen to switch(es) and switch(es) to power supply should be
furnished by installer. Connections should be made in ac cor dance with attached
wiring diagram, and wiring should comply with National and local electrical codes.

All Operating Switches Should Be “Off” Before Power Is Con nect ed.

Operation

CAUTION—Important Instructions—Signature/Series V—The shipping

sup port brack et must be removed from the dowel during initial operation before
screen is operated in UP direction. After screen is in stalled, run viewing surface
DOWN to access and remove bracket. Signature/Series E—The protective
paper wrapping around the viewing surface must be removed before the screen
is op er at ed in down direction. Cycle view ing sur face down and up several times

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to con fi rm sat is fac to ry op er a tion. If viewing surface or trap door do not operate
properly, turn power off and free trap door and/or check electrical con nec tions.
When screen is fi rst operated, be cautious! If automatic trap door does not open
immediately up into screen case when switch is fl ipped “down”, return switch to
“off” and free trap door and/or recheck electrical con nec tions before proceeding.
Cycle unit down and up several times to confi rm sat is fac to ry operation.
110-120V Single Station Control—3-position UP-OFF-DOWN switch per mits
op er a tion to be stopped at any point. Factory adjusted limit switches au to mat i cal ly
stop screen when fully down or fully up.
110-120V Multiple Station Control—Switches are similar in ap pear ance to
110-120V Single Station Control. Screen stops when switch is re leased and
may be restarted in either direction. Factory adjusted limit switches stop screen
automatically when fully up or fully down.
24V Control—Three-button UP-STOP-DOWN switches stop at any point desired,
operate in any sequence. Factory adjusted limit switches au to mat i cal ly stop
screen when fully up or fully down. Wireless controls—whether infrared or radio
frequency—interface with the low voltage control box. (See wiring diagram on
reverse.)
Key Operated Switching—Two kinds of key-operated switches are op tion al ly
available with this unit. ① The key-operated power supply switch controls power to
the screen and switches. When it is “off”, the switches will not operate screen. Key
may be removed from the switch in either “on” or “off” position. ② A three-position
key switch permits the screen to be op er at ed directly by key. In this case, the
screen’s operator must always have a key.
RS232/Ethernet—Serial communication and network communication optionally
available with wall switches, RF or IR remote.

Limit Adjustments

Tools needed: Flashlight, small fl athead screwdriver/Allen wrench (4mm or 5/32").
Screen settings have been factory set as ordered and should not normally
require further adjustment. However, if you fi nd it necessary to adjust for more or
less viewing area, proceed as follows.

CAUTION: Always be prepared to shut screen off manually when new
adjustment is being tested. Screen may be severely damaged if viewing
surface is allowed to run too far up or too far down. When running up, the
dowel should never wrap over the roller. When run to the down limit, a
minimum of 1¼ wraps of fabric must remain on the roller.

The motor limit screws are normally located on the audience left of screen roller.

"Down" Limit Adjustment

To Reduce Screen Drop

① Raise screen surface about 1' above desired setting and turn off.
② Turn the WHITE/DOWN limit screw clockwise (three screw turns = ½ roller

revolution).
③ Test by running screen down and repeat steps 1 and 2 until desired position is
reached.

To Increase Screen Drop

① Run screen to the down limit.
② With the down switch on, turn the WHITE/DOWN limit screw counterclockwise

(three turns of screw = ½ roller revolution) to increase drop.

③ Test by running screen up about 1' and back down to new down limit.
④ Repeat steps 2 and 3 until desired position is reached.

CAUTION: At least 1¼ wraps of fabric must remain on the roller when

screen is at the down limit!

"Up" Limit Adjustment

Screen is Running Too Far Up

① Lower screen surface about 1' below desired setting and turn off.
② Turn the YELLOW/UP limit screw clockwise (three screw turns = ½ roller

revolution).

③ Test by running screen up.
④ Repeat steps 1 through 3 until desired position is reached.

Screen Needs to Run Up More

① Run screen down about 1' and turn off.
② With the up switch on, turn the YELLOW/UP limit screw counterclockwise (three

turns of screw = ½ roller revolution).
③ Repeat steps 1 and 2 until desired position is reached.

CAUTION: Do NOT allow the dowel to wrap up over the roller when the

screen is running up! This could damage the screen.

Please Note: Instructions for adjusting Draper’s Tab-Tension System for Series V
screens are on page 2.

If you encounter any diffi culties installing or servicing your Signature, call your dealer or
Draper, Inc., Spiceland, Ind., [phone] or fax [phone].

Signature/Series E & V by Draper

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V

V

Case Dimensions & Methds of Installation

1

/2" Typ

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A

Series A

E-small case 33/16"

/8"

E-large case 41/2"
V Varies

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2

NOTE: Viewing surface shown is Series V with tab tensioning.

Series E, without tab tensioning, is also available.

Small Signature Case

Shown with

3

/8" threaded

rod (provided

by others).

Electrical connection
to internal splice box

on left end of case.

knockout for 1/2" conduit.

J-Box cover located under

splice box.

7

9¾"

/8"

6"

91/8"

Large Signature Case

Shown with

3

/8" threaded

rod (provided

by others).

6"

11"

Electrical connection
to internal splice box

on left end of case.

knockout for 1/2" conduit.

J-Box cover located under

splice box.

7

/8"

91/8"

SCREEN SIZE CASE SIZE

Total Drop <156" or viewing width <144" Small
Total drop >156" or viewing width >144" Large

Two-Way Serial Communication (RS232) with MC1

See separate Serial Communication-RS232 Instruc­tion sheet for enabling RS232 with the MC1.

Program LED

Fuse

MC1

Case length

Viewing surface

Audience

Ceiling grid and tile

(by others)

Audience

Ceiling grid and tile

(by others)

White-Common to screen & 110-120V AC Neutral
Red-to Screen (directional)
Brown-to Screen (directional)
Black-Hot to 110-120V AC
Green/Yellow-Ground

Low Voltage Wiring by others
AC Wiring by electrician

RS232 Data FROM Control System
RS232 Data TO Control System
Signal Ground & Manual Switch Common
Manual Switch Down
Manual Switch Up

Eye Port for IR Eye. For RF Receiver or LED
Wall Switch, a Splitter and a Power Supply
is required. Plug RF Receiver or LED Wall
Switch and Power Supply into splitter, then
run cable from Splitter to MC1 Eye Port.

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Please Note: Do not wire motors in parallel.

Single Station Control

To 110-120V Line

STOP

STOP

Control
Switches
24v DC

Ceiling grid

and tile

(by others)

Dashed wiring
by electrician

Blue

Red

Location of key
operated on-off
switch if furnished

Internal Screen Wiring

White (Common)
Red (Up)
Black (Down)
Green (Ground)

To

110-120

Line

Location of key
operated on-off
switch if furnished

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Tab-Tension Adjustment

Procedure for Signature/Series V

① Determine which side requires adjustment.
② Secure dowel with one hand.

Caution: Do not touch or bend surface.

③ Using Philips-head screwdriver, depress
spring-loaded adjustment screw
(see drawing) and slowly turn
clockwise to tighten tension, or

Dowel

counterclockwise to loosen tension.
The screw adjusts in ¼ turn increments.
Adjust only one increment (¼ turn).
④ If problem is not corrected, leave screen in
position for 24 hours to allow surface
material to stretch into position.
⑤ If problem still is not corrected, repeat steps 2 and 3.

Wiring Diagrams

Multiple Station Control

Internal Screen Wiring

White (Common)

Black (Down)

Red (Up)

Green (Ground)

Control

Single gang box by others

switch

Min. 4" x 2

Black

1

/8" x 1

7

/8" deep

Red

Red

Location of key
operated on-off
switch if furnished

To 110-120V Line

Red

Black

Black

Black

Internal Screen Wiring

White (Common)

Black (Down)

Red (Up)

Green (Ground)

Cap off with wire
nut and tape

Blue

Blue

Blue

Single gang box by others
Min. 4" x 2
3 shown. More or less equally
feasible.

Low Voltage & Wireless Control

White-Common to screen & 110-120V AC Neutral
Red-to screen (directional)
Brown-to screen (directional)
Yellow-to 110-120V AC-Hot
Black-to 110-120V AC-Hot
Green-Ground

Dashed wiring by electrician

Low voltage wiring by others

Eye Port for IR Eye, RF Receiver or LED
Wall Switch. For more than one of
these, a splitter is required.

3 Button Wall Switch
DOWN - Black
COM - White
UP - Red

Aux Port for connecting additional LVC-III
modules (up to six total can be linked­connect from Aux to Eye).

Caution: Do not remove the roller assembly from the case unless
necessary for repairs. If the roller assembly is removed, be sure mo­tor is fully re-seated in the bracket, and re-secure it carefully with the
motor retaining spring and screw (see diagram below).

Please note: Maximum
torque for tightening
screw is 5 lb-inches.

(765) 987-799

Tensioning
Cable

Dashed wiring
by electrician

1

7

/8" x 1

/8" deep.

Internal Screen Wiring

STOP

Location of key
operated on-off
switch if furnished

STOP

Control
Switches
24v DC

Adjustment
Screw

White (Common)
Red (Up)
Black (Down)
Green (Ground)

To

110-120

Line