Future Automation PICH User Manual

Installation Instructions

PICH - Picture Lift Heavy Mechanism

Design Highlights

-Range of Travel Distances

-Smooth Quiet Motion

-Option to Combine with a Motorised Bracket

-Complete Sheet Metal Cassette Ensures Simple Installation

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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

Before You Start Check 5
Fitting The Frame Work To The Mechanism 5

Stage 2

Mounting The Mechanism 6

Stage 3

Mounting The Mechanism 7
Control Box Set Up 7

Stage 4

Fitting The Picture To The Mechanism 8

Stage 5

Adjusting The Stop Positions 9

Stage 6

Controlling The Mechanism 10
Final Checks 10
Mechanism Movement

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 - Frame Work Cross Member

1.2 - Uprights

1.3 - Roller

1.4 - Pulleys

1.5 - Main Tray

1.6 - Panel Mount Plates
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

1.6

1.1

Nuts & Bolts Multipack:

Qty. 4 - M8 x 30mm Cap head bolt

3

2

1.6

1.3

1.2

PICH - Picture Lift

Heavy Mechanism.

Available in 3 standard

sizes, PICH 1, 2 & 3.

Custom sizes also

available.

1.4

1.2

1.5

1

1.1

1.4

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1.3

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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

Installation: Stage 1

Fitting the frame work to the mechanism.

When you first receive your pack, the main framework will not be constructed.
You will need to attach the two uprights and the remaining cross member.
This is done using the four M5 x 20mm bolts provided.

x 2

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Roller

Roller

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Mounting the Mechanism

Firstly, before attempting to fit the mechanism, it is most important to check that the recess
is built to the requirements specified in the PICH Technical Sheets.
Insert the mechanism into the recess in the wall, try to make sure the alignment of the
mechanism is symmetrical about the screen.

Installation: Stage 2

With the mechanism in place, fix through the top and bottom front edges of the mechanism. The
type of fixings will depend on the type of wall the mechanism is being fixed to.

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Mounting the Mechanism

If a timber framed stud wall has been constructed, then use appropriate wood screws
to fix the mechanism in place.

Installation: Stage 3

make sure the mechanism is securely
mounted in place using the fixing holes
shown above

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

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Fitting the picture to the mechanism

It may be necessary to add some sort of spacing frame to your picture panel in order
for it to sit in the correct position.

Spacer

Installation: Stage 4

Use the bolts in the top cross member to adjust
the hook brackets which support the picture.
Hook the picture frame over onto the brackets.

You can alter the bolt
heights to adjust the
level of the picture

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Adjusting the stop position

The view below is one where the left hand upright has been removed, although it is not
necessary to remove the upright in order to gain access to the controls. If removed, the
two switches will become visible, as shown below.

Installation: Stage 5

YELLOW BUTTON

WHITE BUTTON

To adjust the top and bottom limits of the mechanism, start by making sure that both the
WHITE and YELLOW buttons are fully depressed.

Press IN on the remote control so the mechanism lowers. When the desired position is
reached hit STOP on the remote control. Then press the YELLOW button so that it pops
out, this sets the down limit position.

Carry out the same procedure with the WHITE button when raising the mechanism to set
the upper limit position, labeled OUT on the remote control.

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Final Checks

Make sure the mechanism is fixed
securely and safely and nothing is in
the path of the pictures movement

Controlling the mechanism

The supplied IR remote performs

the following functions:

OUT: Reveal Screen

IN: Hide Screen

STOP: Stop

Installation: Stage 6

Mechanism Movement

Press any button while in motion

will stop the mechanism

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Connections

The mechanism must be connected to AC2.

Installation: Electrical Connection

Connect infrared
sensor here

Connect IEC
power lead here

240v AC2 Connection 110v

Black Live B Black

Brown Live A Red

Blue Neutral White

Remove this screw
to release the lid

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Earth Green

Ensure the plug is connected
correctly and secure

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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

Details

Baud rate: 9600
Stop bit: 1
Parity: None
Databits: 8

PIN 3: GROUND TO PIN 5: GROUND

RJ25 9 PIN D

PIN 1: RX TO PIN 2: TX

PIN 6: TX TO PIN 3: RX

PIN 4: GROUND TO PIN 5: GROUND

Installation: RS232 and Operation Details

IMPORTANT

Ensure protocol is entered exactly as written,
including Carriage Return (Enter / ASCII 13).

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)

Pin 1: RX

Pin 6 : TX

Pin 3 & 4: GROUND

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Pin 2: TX
Pin 3: RX

Pin 5: GROUND

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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 panel

Stop - Will stop
the operation at
any point

Out - Lowers
the panel

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

Remote control or batteries

faulty

Replace batteries or remote 14

Motor end stops incorrectly

set

Adjust end stop 9

Incorrect pin configuration

Terminate 8-pin RJ45 to 568/b pin

configuration

12

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

13

ASC11 protocol error Amend Protocol 13

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

Lift not working

Contact closure not working

RS232 not working

PICH Picture Lift Heavy Mechanism - Trouble shooting guide

Having problems? - Check the following:

Trouble Shooting:

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

1. Are all the connections correct?

2. Is the mechanism being operated correctly?

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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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PICH 1 PICH 2 PICH 3

Product Dimensions
(W,D,H)

1000x100x800mm

[39.4x3.9x31.5"]

1000x100x900mm

[39.4x3.9x35.4"]

1000x100x1000mm

[39.4x3.9x39.4"]

Weight (Kg) 11Kg [24.3lb] 11.2Kg [24.7lb] 11.4Kg [25.1lb]

Power Consumption 110W 110W 110W

Power Consumption
On Standby

3W 3W 3W

Lifting Capacity (Kg) 35Kg [77.2lb] 35Kg [77.2lb] 35Kg [77.2lb]

Standard Colour BLACK BLACK BLACK

Picture Movement 710mm [28"] 860mm [33.9"] 1010mm [39.8"]

Control

IR Remote, RS232 &

Contact Closure

IR Remote, RS232 &

Contact Closure

IR Remote, RS232 &

Contact Closure

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

Control Of 3rd
Party Product

Yes Yes Yes

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

Control Box Size (W,D,H)

150x150x52mm

[5.9x5.9x2"]

150x150x52mm

[5.9x5.9x2"]

150x150x52mm

[5.9x5.9x2"]

Shipping Details

Dimensions (W,D,H)

1100x300x200mm

[43.3x11.8x7.9"]

1100x300x200mm

[43.3x11.8x7.9"]

1100x300x200mm

[43.3x11.8x7.9"]

Weight (Kg) 12Kg [26.5lb] 12.2Kg [26.9lb] 12.4Kg [27.3lb]

Technical overview:

A general technical overview of the PICH 1, 2 & 3 picture lift heavy mechanism.

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Notes...

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Future Automation

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Claggy Road
Kimpton
Hertfordshire
SG4 8HP
United Kingdom

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