Future Automation PLS User Manual

Installation Instructions

PLS - Plasma Lift and Swivel

Design Highlights

-Unique Drop and Roll Flap Mechanism

-Full Cable Management

-Custom Sized to Suit Exact Size of Screen

-Multiple Preset Bi-Directional Swivel Mechanism

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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.

Introduction: Safety Information

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
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

Package Contents 4

Stage 1

Before You Start 5

Stage 2

Fixings Flap Panel to the Mechanism 6

Stage 3

Fixing the Lift in the Cabinet 7

Stage 4

Adjusting the Top Stop Position 8

Stage 5

Positioning the Base Panel 9

Stage 6

Adjusting the Flap Up Position 10

Stage 7

Adjusting the Flap Down Position 11

Stage 8

Checking Screen Mount Suitability 12

Stage 9

Mounting the Screen to the Lift 13

Stage 10

Fixing the IR Sensor and Run the Mechanism 14

Stage 11

Controlling the Mechanism 15

Stage 12

Controlling the Mechanism 16

Electrical Connections

Contact Closure 17
IR Controls 18
RF Controls 18

Introduction: Contents

Operations

IR Control 18
IR Operation 18
Storing Positions 19
Changing Batteries 19
RF Control 19
RF Operation 19

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Contents Page

Trouble Shooting 20

Technical Overview 21

Notes 22

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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Package Contents

1 - Mechanism

1.1 - Flap

1.2 - Screen Mount

1.3 - Cable Management

1.4 - Lifting Beam
2 - Control Box
3 - 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:

A range of nuts, bolts, washers
and spacers to help add in the
mounting for your screen

Installation: Parts List

1.3

1.1

1.2

1.3

1

2

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1.4

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Before you Start

Check the Operation of the Mechanism.
Firstly, remove all the red cable ties which keep the mechanism safe and secure during

Installation: Stage 1

transit. There are usually 6 ties in the locations circled on the image.
However, on some models there may be more than 6 cable ties.
Once they have all been removed, the mechanism can be powered up and tested.
Connect the supplied IR remote and check that the mechanism operates correctly before
continuing with the installation.

IMPORTANT
When testing the mechanism, make sure that the straps that pull the lifting beam up are not
in any way twisted. They must remain perfectly straight from top to bottom. If this is not the
case, then take care when straightening. Also make sure that the straps are stacking neatly
when wrapping around the tubes.

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Fitting Flap Panel to the Mechanism

The 6mm flap and the base should be
made as part of the cabinet. The surfaces
of the flap should ideally be varnished or
painted to help prevent it from warping.

Installation: Stage 2

86

One large hole to be drilled in base panel. This hole should be 86mm diameter to allow
for adjustment later. The hole's centre has to be 102.5mm away from the front edge of
the base panel. Depth of base panel depends on mechanism size, e.g. 275 or 320.

Take care when fixing the surfaces together.

Flap

Adhesive
Pad

Place the objects on a flat surface to make

sure the edges are properly aligned when

Try to use as many self adhesive pads as

possible to get the most secure fixture.

102.5

they come into contact.

Aluminium Flap

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Fixing the Lift in the Cabinet

Place the mechanism within the cabinet.
Raise the beam to the top and carfully guide
the base through the opening in the top.

Installation: Stage 3

Place the mechanism within the cabinet.
Raise the beam to the top and guide base
through the opening in the top. IR remote
STOP button will stop the lift.

With the base properly located, use the 8
pointed screws supplied, 4 on each side,
to pin the mechanism in place, fixing its
position left and right. These 8 screws
should be screwed through the middle
hole of each of the clusters of 3, shown
below right.

With the lift fixed in position, use 8 wood
screws on each side to secure the lift to
the cabinet.

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Adjusting the Top Stop Position

By adjusting the white screw up or down, you can adjust
the stop height of the lifting beam and also, the base panel.

Installation: Stage 4

Once the height is set, you
will need to make the base
level by adjusting the strap
hanger at the other end of
the lift, shown to the left.

Non-Adjustable Hanger

Adjustable Hanger

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Positioning the Base Panel

Loosen off the frame and move the base to the
centre of the opening.There should be a gap of
about 3mm around the edges of the base panel

Installation: Stage 5

to the cabinet.

Pass the cables up through the swivel unit
and base to the screen.
Secure the base in place from the underside
through the two fixing brackets.

Remove the screen mount from the
mechanism and put the base on the
beam. With the base panel on the beam,
it will be possible to mark where the
wood screws will need to go through the
support plates into the base panel. Mark
where the holes need to go and then drill
a pilot hole for the screws. Then screw in
the provided wood screws with washers.

Fixing

Brackets

Base

Once the base panel has been positioned correctly and properly secured, it
is then possible to re-attach the mounting frame. Firstly make sure the
mechanism is in the 'Home' position. Then the screen mounting frame can
be bolted down. Make sure the mounting frame is square with the slot in the
cabinet.

Consult PLS TECHNICAL SHEET before

fabricating any flaps or base panels.

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Adjusting the Flap Up Position

By adjusting the white screw, at each side
of the lift, you can adjust the tilt of the flap.

By loosening the M6 bolts on each side under the
flap, you can adjust the position of the flap in the
hole in the cabinet top. Aim for a 3mm gap all round.

Installation: Stage 6

CABINET TOP - SIDE VIEW

CABINET TOP - PLAN VIEW

CABINET TOP - SIDE VIEW

By winding the push rods on each side, you
can adjust the height of the flap in order to
get it level with the cabinet top. Be sure to
lock the nut securely once adjusted. Make
sure the black plate doesn't touch the inside
of the cabinet. This can cause strain on the
motor, leading to failure.

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Adjusting the Flap-Down Position

Installation: Stage 7

By adjusting the bolts under each flap arm, it is possible
to alter the angle the flap opens to. It is very important
that when the flap is open, it rests in a vertical position,
as shown above.

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Checking Screen Mount Suitability

With a standard plasma lift, the supplied mounting type will be either a Group A or C
framework, or a VESA 200 mount. Check that the type supplied suits the screen that is
going to be mounted to the mechanism.

VESA 200 Mount

Remove the screen plate, and fix it to the
back of the screen using the appropriate
fixings.

Installation: Stage 8

PLS Group A

Remove the uprights, highlighted
above and fix them to the back of
the screen using the appropriate
fixings.

If these screen mounts are unsuitable
to secure your screen, a custom
mount plate can be designed.

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Mounting the Screen to the Lift

Before mounting any screen, press STOP on the IR remote in order
to prevent any motor movements during the mounting procedure.

Installation: Stage 9

Make sure the mechanism is in the HOME position.

Simply mount the screen on to the mount supplied with your
mechanism. The example below shows a Group A framework.

The height of the inner framework is adjustable
in 30mm increments. There is then the final fine
adjustment available from 30mm slots in the
side. The inner uprights will slide to allocate
different mounting systems.

When the screen is in position, the cables
can be connected and run down into the
cabinet.

Pass the cables through the hole you cut
in the base for the cables. Once inside the
cabinet, pass the cables in to the cable
management system. This resembles a
black chain running from the beam to the
base of the cabinet that the cables can be
pushed inside to keep them tidy.

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Fix the IR Sensor and Run the Mechanism

The IR sensor can be located anywhere outside of the cabinet.

Installation: Stage 10

It is very important that once the mechanism is set up, the lift is run up
and down a number of times to allow the straps to bed in and stabilise.

It may then be necessary to re-adjust the height and / or level of the lift­ing beam, as first discussed in Stage 4 of these instructions.

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Controlling the Mechanism

IN - Takes the screen inside the cabinet

OUT - Takes the screen out of the cabinet

Installation: Stage 11

facing forward

STOP - Stops the mechanism at any time

PRESET - Screen goes to learnt position

STORE - Programs current screen posi-

tion to learnt position

HOME - Takes screen to forward facing
position when screen is already in an
angled position

< - Rotates screen left

> - Rotates screen right

STORE + PRESET - Within 1 sec stores

preset position

STORE + E - within 1 sec clears preset
and sets swivel 180 degree right and left

STORE + D - within 1 sec sets left limit

STORE + F - within 1 sec sets right limit

STORE + A-C - stores other positions

A-C then takes it to those positions

CLOSED

POSITION

PRESS

OUT

OPEN 

POSITION

PRESS

IN

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Controlling the Mechanism

Programming new memorised positions.

The example, shows the programming of a position that is left of centre.

In order to program a position that it right of centre, simply press > to turn
the screen to the right.

Then press STORE + PRESET to store the position in the memory.

STORE + A-C Also stored positions

Installation: Stage 12

OUT

< or >

To rotate
the screen
left or right

Press

STORE + PRESET

To store the position

in the memory

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568A 568B

1 12V SUPPLY 12V SUPPLY - CURRENT LIMITED W/G W/O

2 PIN 2 NOT USED G O

3GROUND GROUND W/OW/G

4 PIN 4 NOT USED BL BL

5 DEVICE LEFT

Momentary short to GROUND (pin 3), will

make device go LEFT.

W/BL W/BL LED 4

6 DEVICE RIGHT

Momentary short to GROUND (pin 3), will

make device go RIGHT.

O G LED 3

7 DEVICE HOME

Momentary short to GROUND (pin 3),

makes device go OUT / HOME.

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

Any contact closure input
whilst the mechanism is in
motion will stop the movement
and all other contact closure
commands will be disabled for
1 second.

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

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LED 1
LED 2
LED 3
LED 4
LED 5

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

Installation: IR Control

Pin 2: TX

Pin 3: RX

Pin 5: GROUND

Details

RJ25 9 PIN D

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

PIN 1: RX TO PIN 2: TX

PIN 6: TX TO PIN 3: RX

PIN 3: GROUND TO PIN 5: GROUND

PIN 4: GROUND TO PIN 5: GROUND

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 ) Beam OUT no movement to swivel

fa_right Carriage Return (Enter ) Device OUT RIGHT limit

fa_left Carriage Return (Enter ) Device OUT LEFT limit

fa_preset Carriage Return (Enter ) Device to PRESET memory position

fa_a Carriage Return (Enter ) Device OUT to memory position a

fa_b Carriage Return (Enter ) Device OUT to memory position b

fa_c Carriage Return (Enter ) Device OUT to memory position c

fa_stop Carriage Return (Enter ) STOPS the device at any position

Operation Details

Mains Voltage Input

RS232

Contact Closure

IR Input Jack

IR LED

DC1

Low voltage power output for motor drive.
LED’s to show operation of limit switches
and positional counters

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Operation buttons for the IR remote

In - Brings the mechanism

into the cabinet

Preset - Screen goes

Installation: RF Control

to learnt position

Store - Programs current
screen position to learnt
position

Out - Brings the
mechanism out of the
cabinet facing forward

Stop - Will stop the
operation at any position

Note

Only buttons indicated are
functional with the product.
Any button pressed when in
motion mechanism will stop.

Home - Takes screen to forward

facing position when screen is

already in an angled position

< - Rotates Screen left

> - Rotates Screen right

Store + Preset - Within 1

sec stores preset position

Store + E - Within 1 sec

clears preset and sets swivel

180 degree right and left

Store + D - Within 1 sec

sets left limit

Store + F - Within 1 sec

sets right limit

Store + A-C - Stores

other positions A-C then

takes it to those positions

Replacing batteries

Future Automation IR
Remote Controller
needs x2 AAA batteries
which are provided
within the packaging

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Plasma Lift Swivel - Trouble shooting guide

Lift Mechanism PLS - Trouble shooting

For information on our products please refer to our web site -

www.futureautomation.co.uk

or for questions on installations and our product range please

phone us on - [phone] and ask for our technical

support department

Trouble Shooting:

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PLS

Product Dimensions Custom

Weight Custom

Power Consumption 250W - 500W

Power Consumption On
Standby

100mA

Lifting Capacity (Kg) 50Kg [110.2lb]

Right - 180϶

Left - 180϶

Standard Screen Mount Colour Black

Width - N/A

Height - N/A

Depth - 155mm [6.1"]

Control

IR Remote, RF Remote,

Contact Closure & RS232

Power Supply 240V or 110V

Control Of 3rd Party
Product

Yes

Output Power Supply Yes (12V)

Control Box Size (W,D,H) 152x200x55mm [6x7.9x2.2"]
Shipping Details

Dimensions Approx (W,D,H)

1800x500x1200mm

[70.9x19.7x47.2"]

Weight Approx (Kg) 50 - 60Kg [110.2 - 132.3lb]

Max Television Size
Max Rotation Swivel

Technical Overview

A general technical overview of the PLS lift mechanism

Technical Overview:

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Notes...

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Future Automation

Unit 2 Kimpton Enterprise Park
Claggy Road
Kimpton
Hertfordshire
SG4 8HP
United Kingdom

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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