Future Automation PD User Manual

Installation Instructions

PD1 & 2 - Projector Drop Mechanism

Design Highlights

-Outputs for 3rd Party Product Control

-Cassette Housing for Ease of Installation

-Full Cable Management

-Tilt Function

-Range of Drop Options

Projector Mounts & Drops

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Safety Disclaimer

Important Safety Instructions
Explanation of graphical symbols

-(Electric Shock Symbol) = The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of un-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to persons

-(Caution Symbol) = The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product

-(Tools Symbols) = The tools symbol within a coloured square are intended to highlight the required tools necessary for correct and
safe installation of the product. These are intended as a
guide only, and it is at the installer’s discretion as to which tools are used.

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, ONLY AUTHORIZED INSTALLERS TO OPEN THE POWER CONTROL BOX.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose electrical parts to rain or moisture, unless the

product has been specifically designed to do so.
WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strengthening, prior to installation can result in serious personal injury or damage to the
equipment. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the structure to which the component is affixed can support the four times the

Introduction: Safety Information

weight of the component.
WARNING: Do not exceed the weight capacity. This can result in serious personal injury or damage to the equipment. It is the installer’s
responsibility to ensure that the total combined weight of all attached components does not exceed that of the maximum figure stated.
WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength for this component can result in serious personal injury or damage to equip­ment! It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure the structure to which this component is attached can support five times the combined
weight of all equipment. Reinforce the structure as required before installing the component.

Warnings:

1. Read all technical instructions fully before installation and use. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that all
documentation is passed on the end user and read fully before operation.

2. Keep all documentation.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all technical specifications and instructions during installation.

5. Do not use near water unless the product has been specifically designed to do so.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not defeat the purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades, one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician or contact the
manufacturer.

8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where the exit from the apparatus.

9. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required regularly on an annual basis, when the apparatus is
damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

12. To completely disconnect the apparatus form the AC mains, disconnect the power cord plug from the AC
receptacle on the power control box.

13. To prevent overheating, do not cover the apparatus. Install in accordance with the instructions.

14. UK, Ireland and Hong Kong only – The power cord is supplied with a 13A plug having an earthing pin. The
apparatus is earthed and this pin is not required for safety, merely to operate the safety shutter of mains outlet.

15. No naked flames such as lit candles should be placed on the unit.

16. Observe and follow the local regulations when disposing of batteries.

17. Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.

18. Do not place objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on the unit.

19. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

20. For all mounted apparatus, the apparatus should be installed on solid wood, bricks, concrete or solid wood
columns and battens.

21. Always turn off power at source before putting on or taking off parts and cleaning.

22. Do not use outdoors unless marked for outdoor use.

23. Exceeding the weight capacity can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment.

Caution

Warning

Beware of

Moving Parts

Danger

Electricity

Keep Hands

Clear

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. The information contained in this document is subject to
change without prior notice or obligation of any kind. Future Automation makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding the information contained herein. Future Automation assumes no responsibility for accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of the
information contained in this document.

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Contents Page

Introduction

Safety Information 1
Contents 2

Contents 3
Tool Indicator Icons 3

Installation

Parts List 4

Package Contents 4

Stage 1

Pre-testing 5
Before You Start Check 5
Drop Distances 5

Stage 2

Creating The Void 6
Installment Of The Unit Into The Ceiling 6
Control Box Set up 6

Stage 3

Installation Of The Unit Into The Ceiling 7

Stage 4

Mounting Details 8

Stage 5

Adjustments Details 9
Altering Drop Distance 9

Stage 6

Final Checks 10

Electrical Connections

Electrical Connections In The Control Box 11
Contact Closure 12
Warning Lights 13
RS232 13
Wiring & Control Box Details 13

Introduction: Contents

Operations 14

Remote Control 14
Operation Buttons 14
Changing The Batteries 14

Trouble Shooting 15/16

Technical Overview 17

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Introduction: Contents / Tool Indicator

Tool Indicator Icons

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

7.

8.

1. - Drill 3. - Allen Keys 5. - Screwdrivers 7. - Pencil

2. - Tape measure 4. - Spirit Level 6. - Spanners 8. - Saw

This product carries a warranty that covers the cost of labour and spare parts incurred by any defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
during a two year period from date of purchase. Support for any problems that are not hardware faults are excluded from the warranty entitlement.
This warranty does not affect your statutory consumer rights.

The following is excluded from warranty service:

• Malfunctioning caused by misuse or damage, accidental or otherwise, or service modification by persons not authorised by Future Automation,
or the use of any non Future Automation supplied parts;

• Any electrical, or other environmental work external to your Future Automation mechanism including power cuts, surges or lightning strikes;

• Additional items not supplied by Future Automation although they may have been supplied together by the retailer;

• Any 3rd party software products controlling your mechanism;

• Any transfer of ownership. Warranty is provided only to the initial purchaser;

• Compensation for loss of use of the product, and consequential loss of any kind;

• Use of the product over the specified weight capacity;

• Any damage to products during transit that is not checked and notified as “unchecked” or “damaged” upon receipt of delivery.

Product Warranty

Any part of your system that needs to be replaced during a warranty repair becomes the property of Future Automation.

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Installation: Package Contents

Package Contents

1 - Mechanism

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
3 - IR Remote Control

Not Shown On Page

4 - x2 AAA Batteries
5 - Multi Pack Of Nuts, Bolts & Washers
6 - Mains Power & Other Leads

Nuts & Bolts Multipack:

Qty. 8 - 40OD x 3mm White plastic washer
Qty. 4 - M6 Penny washer
Qty. 4 - 15OD x 6ID x 15mm White plastic spacer
Qty. 4 - M6 x 20mm Button head bolt
Qty. 4 - M6 x 35mm Button head bolt
Qty. 4 - M5 x 20mm Button head bolt

1.8

1

3

1.4

1.3

1.5

1.1

2

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1.2

1.7

1.6

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Pre-testing

Before you start check, check the following:

- The product is in good condition

- No damage to any parts

- Wiring is all secure

- The unit is in the closed position

Installation: Stage 1

- Test the mechanism, requires 2 people

- See page 15 for remote operations

Do not test the unit when it is sitting on the floor!

Cables will unreal and get tangled if the projector drops
Suspend the unit so the cables can lower the projector when testing.

Open position Closed position

Distance needed below when testing

PD1 & 2 - 400mm [15.7”] Max Drop
PD Extra Drop - 720mm [28.3”] Max Drop
PD Extra Long Drop - 940mm [37”] Max Drop

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Creating the void in the ceiling

- Hole size for products: PD1 - 580mm [22.8”] x 580mm [22.8”]

PD2 - 630mm [24.8”] x 630mm [24.8”]

- Clear space free from joists and other objects

- Secure timber joists in place to support the unit front and back

- ORGANISE CABLES READY TO THREAD THROUGH THE UNIT

Timber Joists

Installation: Stage 2

Inside faces of
joists need to take
the fixing holes

Control box setup

- THE BOX MUST BE EASY TO ACCESS!

- Wire up the control box, refer to page 12 Electrical Connection

- Connect the control box to the mains power supply

- Connect the infrared remote sensor even if you are going to

use switch control

- Cables can be easily extended

- There is no manual drop function, access is required for servicing

Projection
direction

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Installing of the unit into the ceiling

-Remove the base plate by sliding forward
then lowering through the key hole details

-ORGANISE THE CABLES READY

Installation: Stage 3

TO THREAD THROUGH THE CABLE
HOLES ON THE SIDE OF THE UNIT!

-Secure into place using screws through the
fixing holes x8

-Check the mechanism and movement of the
unit

- Cable management chain can be changed
from one side to the other by undoing and
mirroring the fixings

x4 key hole
slots in corners

Cable hole

Loosen toggles if
Bottom Plate is
tight to remove

Chain

Holes for cables
to be threaded
through

MAKE SURE THE BOTTOM

PLATE IS REMOVED SO YOU

CAN ACCESS THE FIXING

HOLES!

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Screw in fixing
holes X8

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Mounting Details

Check that the projector connects
tightly and securely onto the carriage
and the Base Plate fits well when
operating, Finger tighten screw toggles
on Bottom Plate to secure the fixing.

Installation: Stage 4

Securely fix the projector
to the top surface of the
carriage using the range
of nuts, bolts & washers
provided in the multipack.

Key hole
slot detail

Base Plate slides into place,
toggles go through key hole
detail to lock into place

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Altering Drop Distance

To change the distance the projector will

Adjustments Details

Installation: Stage 5

drop from the ceiling you need to turn the
hexagon key marked 2 with a red dot.

-Anti-clockwise -Lower Position

-Clockwise -Raise Position

PD’s are sent out pre-set
to the max drop

Stops

Hexag

Cable management
holes on both sides
of the unit.

Locate the side pin
into the different
holes for alternative
angle settings.

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Important - When adjusting the
drop of the mechanism make
sure the sliders in the top of the
main box do not reach the stops
at the end of the slider channel.

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Final checks

- Check the mechanism is working correctly

- Make sure the projector is secure.

Neatly coiled

Installation: Stage 6

Projector Down
Position

Important

Make sure to check that the cables are set up correctly
No rubbing or overlapping. They must be as square
as possible and neatly coiled close to the collars they
connect to.

Projector Up
Position

Cable is sitting neatly and
securely in cable pulley.

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Connections

- The mechanism must be connected to both the AC1 and DC1

- Optional - Electric screen can be connected using the control box using the AC2 block

- The AC2 output can only control a 240V / 110V motorised screen to work simultaneously
with the projector

Installation: Electrical Connection

Connect infrared
sensor here

Connect IEC
power lead here

240v AC1 Connection 110v

Earth Green

Black Live B Red

Brown Live A Black

Blue Neutral White

Remove this screw
to release the lid

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568A 568B

1 12V SUPPLY

12V SUPPLY - CURRENT LIMITED

W/G W/O

2 12V LATCH

When 12V attached, device will go OUT. When

12V removed, device will go IN.

GO

3GROUND GROUND W/OW/G

4 PIN 4 NOT USED BL BL

5 DEVICE LATCH

Short to GROUND (pin 3), device will go OUT,

remove short device will go IN.

W/BL W/BL LED 4

6 DEVICE STOP

Momentary short to GROUND (pin 3), stops

device in current position.

O G LED 3

7 DEVICE OUT

Momentary short to GROUND (pin 3), makes

device go OUT.

W/BR W/BR LED 2

8 DEVICE IN

Momentary short to GROUND (pin 3), makes

device go IN.

BR BR LED 1

PIN DESCRIPTION ACTION

WIRE / CABLE

CONTACT CLOSURE

LED INDICATOR

Contact Closure

- Use an RJ45 connector in the CCI
socket on the control box to operate
via contact closure

Installation: Electrical Connection

NOTE:

LED 1
LED 2
LED 3
LED 4
LED 5

Earlier versions of the control board
may not have these contact closure
LED indicators.

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CONTACT CLOSURE INPUT

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RS232

- Use an RJ25 connector
in the socket marked
RS232 on the control box
to operate using RS232

Pin 1: RX

Pin 6 : TX

Pin 3 & 4: GROUND

Details

Installation: RS232 and Operation Details

Baud rate: 9600
Stop bit: 1

RJ25 9 PIN D

Parity: None
Databits: 8

PIN 1: RX TO PIN 2: TX

PIN 6: TX TO PIN 3: RX

IMPORTANT

Ensure protocol is entered exactly

PIN 3: GROUND TO PIN 5: GROUND

PIN 4: GROUND TO PIN 5: GROUND

as written, including Carriage Return
(Enter / ASCII 13).

Pin 2: TX

Pin 3: RX

Pin 5: GROUND

Protocol Action

fa_in Carriage Return (Enter ) Device IN

fa_out Carriage Return (Enter ) Device OUT

fa_stop Carriage Return (Enter ) Device STOP (At any position)

Operation Details

DC1

A low voltage connection for the up
stop switch in the mechanism. This
must be re-connected if you extend
the cables. When the up switch is
hit, the connection between CC1
and ground is broken, the LED goes
off and the projector drop stops
going up.

EMERGENCY STOP

This connection will stop all
functions of the mechanism once
broken / removed. This is where we
recommend wiring a safety device ­For a range of safety devices see
control, safety & accessories section
in product brochure.

AC1

Gives an output of 240V
(or 110V) to control the
Projector drop motor.

AC2

Outputs stay live for 120
seconds after the OUT or
IN functions are selected.

DC1 - Up Delay

Link CC3 to 0V to delay the
projector carriage going in by
3 mins, allowing the projector
to cool.

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Replacing batteries

Future Automation IR Remote

Controller needs x2 AAA batteries
which are provided within the
packaging

Operation: Remote Control

Operation Buttons

In - Raises

the projector

Stop - Will stop
the operation at
any point

Out - Lowers
the projector

Safety Note

When the mechanism is moving
if you press any button apart
from IN and OUT it will stop the
operation.

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SymptomCause RemedyPage

Emergency stop removed Replace emergency stop 14

Remote control or batteries

faulty

Replace batteries or remote 15

Motor end stops incorrectly

set

Adjust end stop 10

Incorrect pin configuration

Terminate 8-pin RJ45 to 568/b pin

configuration

13

Faulty wiring Replace connector or cable 13

Faulty control box Test contact closure on control box 13

Incorrect settings Refer to instructions 14

Incorrect pin configuration

Terminate 6-pin RJ11 to

configuration supplied

14

ASC11 protocol error Amend Protocol 14

Lift not level Cables over lapping/damaged re-seat cables 11

Lift not working

Contact closure not working

RS232 not working

PD1 & 2 Projector Drop Mechanism - Trouble shooting guide

Having problems? - Check the following:

1. Are all the connections correct?

2. Is the mechanism being operated correctly?

If the mechanism does not operate correctly, check the items listed in the table below.
Should the problem persist, there may be a malfunction. If this is the case, disconnect the
mains power immediately and contact your installer

Trouble Shooting:

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Test motor operation

If the lift is not working, you can test the motor directly. To do so, you will need to locate
and open the control box.

Trouble Shooting:

CAUTION. Apply mains voltage taking all necessary grounding precautions.

Use live (brown) and switch live (black) to change direction of motor. If the
motor works, contact manufacture to replace control box.

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PD1 PD2

Product Dimensions
(W,D,H)

570x570x210mm

[22.4x22.4x8.3"]

620x210x620mm

[24.4x8.3x24.4"]

Weight (Kg) 20Kg [44.1lb] 21Kg [46.3lb]

Power Consumption 110W 110W

Power Consumption
On Standby

3W 3W

Lifting Capacity (Kg) 15Kg [33.1lb] 15Kg [33.1lb]

Standard Colour White White

Drop Distance

Standard 400mm [15.7"] 400mm [15.7"]

Extra Drop 700mm [27.6"] 700mm [27.6"]

Extra Drop + 940mm [37"] 940mm [37"]

Max Projector Size
(W,D,H)

400x460x190mm

[15.7x18.1x7.5"]

455x510x190mm

[17.9x20x7.5"]

Control

IR Remote, RS232 &

Contact Closure

IR Remote, RS232 &

Contact Closure

Power Supply 240V or 110V 240V or 110V

Control Of 3rd
Party Product

Yes Yes

Output Power Supply 12V - 240V 12V - 240V

Control Box Size (W,D,H)

150x150x52mm

[5.9x5.9x2"]

150x150x52mm

[5.9x5.9x2"]

Shipping Details

Dimensions (W,D,H)

900x900x300mm

[35.4x35.4x11.8"]

900x900x300mm

[35.4x35.4x11.8"]

Weight (Kg) 30Kg [66.1lb] 30Kg [66.1lb]

Technical overview:

A general technical overview of the PD1 & 2 projector drop mechanism.

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Notes...

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