Future Automation QA2 User Manual

Installation Instructions

QA2 & QA2-60 - Quad Arm

Design Highlights

-Parallel Track for beautifully tight recessed finish

-Bidirectional rotating head for 150 degree rotation

-Smooth quiet motion

-Full Cable Management

-Range of preset positions

-Onboard Electronics

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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
Product Warranty 3

Installation

Parts List

Package Contents 4

Stage 1

Before you Start Check the Following 5

Stage 2

Screen Upright Mounting 6

Stage 3

Fitting the Mechanism to the Wall 7

Stage 4

Removing Panel Covers 8

Stage 5

Cable Management 9

Stage 6

Testing Mechanism & Replacing the Panel Covers 10

Stage 7

Mounting the Screen 11

Stage 8

Marine Lock Option 12

Stage 9

Final Checks & Set Up 13

Stage 10

Manual Head Rotation 14

Stage 11

Manual Head Rotation 15

Stage 12

Operation Buttons for the IR Remote 16

Electrical Connections

Contact Closure 17
RS232 18

Introduction: Contents

Operations

Connectivity Details 19
Changing Batteries 19

Trouble Shooting 20

Technical Overview 21

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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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Package Contents

1 - Mechanism

1.1 - Screen Mount Plate

1.2 - Wall Mount Plate

1.3 - Screen Upright

1.4 - Screen Upright Restraint

1.5 - Arm Cover

1.6 - Upright Restraints
2 - IR Remote Control

Not Shown On Page

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

Nuts & Bolts Multipack:

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

(Your pack may also contain a
custom adapter if your screen is
not VESA compatible)

1.4

1.6

1

Installation: Package Contents

1.5

1.2

1.6

1.4

1.3

1.1

2

1.3

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1.5

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Before you Start, Check the Following:

-The product is in good condition

-No damage to any parts

-Wiring is all secure

Installation: Stage 1

-The unit is in the closed position

-Remove transit red cable ties before operating

RED TRANSIT
CABLE TIES

If your screen is not a VESA compatible, then a custom adapter will need to be added to
the QA2 bracket to suit your screen. Further instructions relating to any custom mount will
be included with the custom adapter.
When fitting the screen to the mechanism, make sure that the centre of any adaptor plate
is in line with the centre of the mechanism.

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Screen Upright Mounting

First release the screen uprights by removing the bolt on the upright restraints shown
in the detail view below.
Align the uprights on the rear of the screen and measure down to the wall plate fixing
holes so mounting height can be determined on the wall.

Installation: Stage 2

Remove screen and screen
uprights before attaching the
mechanism to the wall.

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Fitting the Mechanism to the Wall

Once you have decided on the location of your screen you can fix the wall plate to the wall.

-Fix through one of the top holes first.

-Using the wall plate as a template, mark the other holes before drilling into the wall.

Installation: Stage 3

-Make sure a spirit level is used at all times to ensure mechanism is always level.

-Make sure the wall which the mechanism is being mounted to is structurally suitable.

-Minimum 2 person install step.

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It is the installers responsibility to
choose the appropriate fixings when
attaching to the wall and to make sure
the mechanism is secure and safe.

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Removing Panel Covers

Power the mechanism half way out so all the arm cover panels are accessible.
Remove the bolts and 4 cover panels so the interiors of the arms are accessible.

Installation: Stage 4

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Cable Management

Feed the screen, speaker and signal cables though the bottom of the mechanism and
then out into the lower arm, then up the elbow tube and out into the upper arm. Then
out the lower face of the upper arm and through the centre of the screen plate ready to

Installation: Stage 5

connect to the screen.
Feed the mechanism power and IR cable through the other bottom arm as shown and
connect to control board.

Wall

Mechanism power
& control cables

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AV power and
signal cables

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Testing Mechanism & Replacing Panel Covers

This is a good point to test the mechanism and make sure it’s working properly. Make sure
cables are restrained/cable tied in the arms and have enough slack for movement.

Installation: Stage 6

Finally fix all the arm panel covers back on.

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Mounting the Screen

Hook the screen back over the mount bars and lock in place by fixing the bolts back
through the upright restraints.

Installation: Stage 7

Screen Uprights

Upright
Restraints

Mount
Bars

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Marine Lock Option

An optional marine lock is available which locks the mechanism in the IN position
against the wall, making it suitable for indoor marine installations.

Installation: Stage 8

Latch
Bracket

PRODUCT CODES
QA2 M
QA2 60 M

Locking
Toggle

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Final Checks & Set Up

-Make sure that all side panels are fitted securely in place

-Nothing is obstructing the movement of the mechanism or screen

-Product is square and level on the wall

Installation: Stage 9

-The product condition is good and all the wiring is neatly organised

Bracket movement examples:

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Manual Head Rotation

To manually adjust the parallel head position remove the top head inner plate as
shown in the detail view.

Installation: Stage 10

Head Angle

Head Inner Plate

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Manual Head Rotation

Loosen the 4 rotational locking
bolts circled in red in the detail
view.

Installation: Stage 11

Manually rotate the head into the desired
parallel postion then lock back in place by
tighten the rotational locking bolts back up

X4 Rotational
Locking Bolts

Finally replace the head inner

plate back onto of the head

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Operation Buttons for the IR Remote

Installation: Stage 12

In - Brings the bracket

fully in, parallel to the wall

Out - Moves the arm out,
no head movement

< - Moves arm out, head rotates
to left viewing angle

Home - Moves the arm
out, head parallel

Store then D - Set programmable
viewing angle D

After pressing STORE you have a

2 second window to select your
save button, after 2 seconds the
command is void.

Stop - Will stop

the operation at

any position

Preset - Moves arm to recess

position, head parallel

> - Moves arm out, head rotates

to right viewing angle

Store then F - Set programmable

viewing angle F

Store then E - Set programmable

viewing angle E

Note

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

OUT parallel

position

IN position

Max OUT parallel

position

Once stored limits have been set, the mechanism will not be able to travel beyond these points

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Max LEFT position

if limit not set

Max RIGHT position

if limit not set

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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 DEVICE LATCH

Momentary short to GROUND (pin 3), device will

go IN.

BL BL

5 VIEWING ANGLE D

Momentary short to GROUND (pin 3), moves

arm out to viewing angle D.

W/BL W/BL N / A

6 VIEWING ANGLE F

Momentary short to GROUND (pin 3), moves

arm out to viewing angle F.

O G N / A

7PRESET

Momentary short to GROUND (pin 3), moves

arm to recess position, head parallel.

W/BR W/BR N / A

8 DEVICE IN

Momentary short to GROUND (pin 3), makes

device go fully IN.

BR BR N / A

PIN

DESCRIPTION

ACTION

WIRE / CABLE

CONTACT CLOSURE

LED INDICATOR

Contact Closure

Use an RJ45 connector in the
CC1 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.

Warning lights

- LED’s to show operation of limit

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switches and in switch.

COMMAND ACTION

fa_in Device Fully IN

fa_out Moves Arm OUT, Head PARALLEL

fa_preset Moves Arm to Recess Position, Head PARALLEL

fa_left Moves Arm OUT, Rotates Head Fully LEFT

fa_right Moves Arm OUT, Rotates Head Fully RIGHT

fa_d Go to Viewing Angle D
fa_e Go to Viewing Angle E

fa_f Go to Viewing Angle F

fa_stop STOPS Device at any position
fa_save-0 Store Viewing Angle 0
fa_save-1 Store Viewing Angle 1
fa_save-2 Store Viewing Angle 2
fa_save-3 Store Viewing Angle 3
fa_save-4 Store Viewing Angle 4
fa_save-5 Store Viewing Angle 5

fa_go-0 Go to Viewing Angle 0
fa_go-1 Go to Viewing Angle 1
fa_go-2 Go to Viewing Angle 2
fa_go-3 Go to Viewing Angle 3
fa_go-4 Go to Viewing Angle 4
fa_go-5 Go to Viewing Angle 5

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RS232

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

Installation: RS232

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). After pressing STORE you have a 2 second window to
select your save button, after 2 seconds the command is void.

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Pin 1: RX

Pin 6 : TX

Pin 3 & 4: GROUND

Pin 2: TX

Pin 3: RX

Pin 5: GROUND

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Connectivity Details

QA2
UDC3 BOARD

Installation: Operations

RS232

Contact
Closure

IR LED

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

Mains Voltage
Input

DC2

DC1

DC3

QA2 60, QA2 M & QA2 60 M
UDC4 BOARD

DC3

RS232

Contact
Closure

IR LED

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

Mains
Voltage
Input

DC4 DC2

DC1

Replacing Batteries

Future Automation
IR Remote

Controller needs x2
AAA batteries which
are provided within
the packaging

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Wall Mount QA2 - Trouble shooting

For information & technical support on our products

please refer to the relevant web site or phone number -

General Contact

[e-mail]

[phone]

US Contact

[e-mail]

[phone]

Trouble Shooting:

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QA2 QA2 60 QA2 M QA2 60 M

Product Dimensions

(W,D,H When Closed)

777x130x520mm

[30.6x5.1x20.5"]

927x130x740mm

[36.5x5.1x29.1"]

777x130x520mm

[30.6x5.1x20.5"]

927x130x740mm

[36.5x5.1x29.1"]

Weight (Kg) 25Kg [55.1lb] 35Kg [77.2lb] 26Kg [57.3lb] 36Kg [79.4lb]

Power Consumption Max 120W Max 120W Max 120W Max 120W

Power Consumption

On Standby

3W 3W 3W 3W

Lifting Capacity (Kg) 45Kg [99.2lb] 80Kg [176.4lb] 45Kg [99.2lb] 80Kg [176.4lb]

Standard Colour Black Black Black Black

Marine In Lock No No Yes No

Max Parallel Out

Distance

750mm [29.5"] 910mm [35.8"] 750mm [29.5"] 910mm [35.8"]

Max Rotation

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will have less rotation)

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will have less rotation)

Min & Max Television

Size

32" - 50" 60" - 90" 32" - 50" 60" - 90"

Control

IR Remote, RF Remote,

Contact Closure & RS232

IR Remote, RF Remote,

Contact Closure & RS232

IR Remote, RF Remote,

Contact Closure & RS232

IR Remote, RF Remote,

Contact Closure & RS232

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

Control Of 3rd

Party Product

No No No No

Output Power Supply No No No No

Shipping Details

Dimensions (W,D,H)

750x200x600mm

[29.5x7.9x23.6"]

1000x200x800mm

[39.4x7.9x31.5"]

750x200x600mm

[29.5x7.9x23.6"]

1000x200x800mm

[39.4x7.9x31.5"]

Weight (Kg) 30Kg [66.1lb] 40Kg [88.2lb] 30Kg [66.1lb] 40Kg [88.2lb]

Technical Overview

A general technical overview of the QA2 two way electric wall mount.

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

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