Da-Lite Cosmopolitan Electrol User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR
Cosmopolitan Electrol
For Sizes Up To 9' x 12'

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1. Carefully unpack screen and remove outer wrapping from case.
2. Do not remove black tape or rubber bands from slat pocket.
3. Always handle screen in horizontal position.
Important Safety Instructions
When using your video equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions before using.
2. Maximum surrounding air temperature 122°F (50°C).
3. Main disconnect must be incorporated in the ixed wiring in
accordance with the wiring rules.
4. Rated for indoor use only.
5. Use copper rated conductors rated 167°F (75°C) or higher.
6. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualiied persons in
order to avoid hazard.
7. Supplied drive is only intended for use in Da-Lite screen models
Advantage, Contour, and Cosmopolitan.
8. Position the cord so that it will not be tripped over, pulled, or
contact hot surfaces.
9. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating at
least equal to that of the appliance should be used. Cords rated
for less amperage than the appliance may overheat.
10. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this
appliance. Contact an authorized service dealer when repair
work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock
when the appliance is used subsequently.
11. The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause a risk of ire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
12. 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 the
weight of all equipment. Reinforce the structure as required
before installing the component.
13. Use this projection screen only for its intended use as described
in these instructions. Do not use attachments not recommended
by the manufacturer.
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Pre-Installation
Original Instructions
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Fabric Height x Width As Ordered, Up To 9
Feet x 12 Feet
Keyhole For Wall Installation
Overall length A = fabric width + 8".
Length B is the distance between wall mounting holes at back of end
caps and is the fabric width + 6 ½".
4"
4"
Motor End
A
B
Installation
⅜" Diameter For
Ceiling Installation
Enclosure Cover
⅞" Diameter Opening
For Electrical Fittings
Picture
Surface
1 ⁄"
⁄"
⅞" Diameter
Knock Out
4 ⁄"
5 ⅞"
6 ⁄"
1 ⁄"

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NOTE: Under no circumstances should unit be completely sealed in
recessed installation. Allow access for service. Picture surface
is centered in case. Case extends 4" beyond surface on either end.
Do not attach anything to screen slat rod or bottom fabric pocket.
1. Make sure screen is level. Use a carpenter’s level and plumb
level.
2. Remove tape and rubber bands from slat pocket.
CAUTION! Do not cut wrapping paper or tape with knife or
any sharp tool. Remove by hand.
ATTENTION! Ne coupez pas le papier d'emballage ou le
ruban adhésif avec un couteau ou un outil tranchant. Retirez
à la main.
3. Install electrical hook up that applies to your unit. Make sure to
review your Electrical Installation Checklists and wiring diagrams
(included) for either 120 volt switch, 220/240 volt switch, or low
voltage control.
4. Test installation by running screen up and down a few times.
Be prepared to stop screen. Standard Duty Cycle:
1 MIN. ON / 3 MIN. OFF.
NOTE: Must be installed in accordance with the requirements of the
Local Building Codes, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CAN/CSA
C22.1 and the National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70.
NOTE: DO NOT clean end caps with any cleaning solution. Use only
damp cloth to clean dust from screen case.
Installation Continued

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Installation (continued)
For Wall
Use No. 6 Brackets
To Hang Behind
Beam or Valance
Figure 1
For Ceiling
Screen may be mounted on a wall, suspended from ceiling or
extension brackets. Wall screens must be mounted level and with
the case-back parallel to the wall.
Wall Mounting
1. Select fasteners of proper type for wall or ceiling involved.
2. Insert fasteners through proper openings provided in back side
of end caps. See igure 1.
NOTE: DO NOT over tighten fasteners or damage may occur.
3. Attach screen securely to studding or other solid surface - never
to plaster only.
4. MAKE SURE SCREEN IS MOUNTED LEVEL.
Ceiling Mounting
1. Heavy screw hooks may be installed into wood joists. Other
types of hooks or chain may be used for other ceilings or for
stage installations.
2. Insert hooks or chain through proper openings provided in sides
of end caps. Screen must hang so that lat back of case is
perpendicular to loor.
NOTE: DO NOT hang from the end caps at an angle. See Figure
3. Must be perpendicular to the mounting See Figure 4.
3. MAKE SURE SCREEN IS MOUNTED LEVEL.
90°
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4

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120V Wiring Diagram
Side View
Of Switch
And Box
This Switch Cannot Be Used With LVC.
NOTE: A single switch cannot be used to operate more than one
screen. Contact the factory for further information.
Down Black
Black
Up
White
Red
Down
AC Hot
Of
Common White
Black With
Yellow
Up Red
Rocker
Switch
AC Common
120 V. 60 Hz. 2.5 Max. Amp
Operating Switch
And Plate Furnished
With Screen (SPDT
With Center Of)
In Multiple Control
Installations This
Switch Is Replaced By
The Low Voltage
Control, Operated
From Push Button
Stations.
To Junction Box, Mounted In Screen Case,
In Which Internal Wiring Terminates In
White, Black and Red Leads
Down
White Limit
Switch
Adjustment
Wiring Enclosure Cover

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120V Wiring Diagram with Optional Built-In Low Voltage Control
RJ45
Receptacle
RJ22
Output
(QAUX)
RJ22
Inputs
(QEYE)
Up (Dry Contact)
Down (Dry Contact)
Common (Both)
Bus (Bus)
5V (Bus)
UP
STOP
DOWN
BUS
COM
5V
Front of
Wall Switch
Bus
UP
STOP
DOWN
BUS
COM
5V
LED
Up Limit
Tactile Button
Down Limit
Tactile Button
Back of
Wall Switch
RJ22 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Down)
Standard RJ22 can be used in place of RJ14 cable
Bus (RP Data)
+12V
RQ Clock
RQ Data
+5V
Ground
Yellow
Green
Red
Black
White
Blue
RJ45 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Down)
+12V
Manual 2
Ground
Manual 1
RQ Clock
Bus (RP Data)
RQ Data
+5V
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Black
Orange
Purple
Brown
3-conductor 2024 gauge wire can be used in place of the
supplied RJ14 cable to connect the wall switch. Connect the
BUS terminals on the wall switch to the corresponding BUS
terminals on the splitter board.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The wall switch is REQUIRED to make any
limit switch adjustments, EVEN if a third party control system is
used. Therefore, it is advised to wire the switch or provide a
3-conductor connection that is accessible.
UP
STOP
DOWN
BUS
COM
5V
Power Input 120VAC / 60Hz
Green (Ground)
(Ground–Must be Connected
to Building Ground)
Black
(Hot)
White
(Common)
Power
Wire
Data
Cable
RJ45 Jack
RJ22 Jack
(Connection to
Wall Switch)
RJ22
Jack
RJ14 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Down)
Supplied RJ14 cable
Bus (RP Data)
RQ Data
+5V
Ground
White
Green
Red
Black
Installation Video
To view a video of this installation,
visit http://youtu.be/t2ZQ9PVAhEg
or use the QR code below.

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220V Wiring Diagram - European Switch
NOTE: A single switch cannot be used to operate more than one screen. In multiple control installations this switch is replaced by the low
voltage control, operated from push button stations. Contact the factory for further information.
220V Wiring Diagram - Rocker Switch
To Junction Box, Mounted In Screen Case,
In Which Internal Wiring Terminates In
Black, Brown and Blue Leads
This Switch Cannot Be Used With LVC.
Rear View
of Switch
Black (Up)
Brown (Down)
Blue (Common)
Green & Yellow
(Ground)
Black (Up) Brown (Down) Blue (Common)
NOTE: Must be wired to conform to local wiring code.
Blue AC Common
Brown AC Hot
230V AC 50Hz
Green & Yellow (Ground)
Jumper Wire
Green & Yellow
(Ground)
Motor
NOTE: A single switch cannot be used to operate more than one screen. In multiple control installations this switch is replaced by the low
voltage control, operated from push button stations. Contact the factory for further information.
To Junction Box, Mounted In Screen Case,
In Which Internal Wiring Terminates In
Black, Brown and Blue Leads
This Switch Cannot Be Used With LVC.
Rear View of DPDT, With
Center Of, Switch in Box
Black (Up)
Brown (Down)
Blue (Common)
Green & Yellow
(Ground)
Black (Up) Brown (Down) Blue (Common)
NOTE: Must be wired to conform to local wiring code.
Blue AC Common
Brown AC Hot
230V AC 50Hz
Green & Yellow (Ground)
Blue
Jumper Wire
Green & Yellow
(Ground)
Motor
Brown
Yellow
Up
Of
Down

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220V Wiring Diagram with Optional Built-In Low Voltage Control
RJ45
Receptacle
RJ22
Output
RJ22
Inputs
Up (Dry Contact)
Down (Dry Contact)
Common (Both)
Bus (Bus)
5V (Bus)
UP
STOP
DOWN
BUS
COM
5V
Front of
Wall Switch
Bus
UP
STOP
DOWN
BUS
COM
5V
LED
Up Limit
Tactile Button
Down Limit
Tactile Button
Back of
Wall Switch
RJ22 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Down)
Standard RJ22 can be used in place of RJ14 cable
Bus (RP Data)
+12V
RQ Clock
RQ Data
+5V
Ground
Yellow
Red
Green
Black
White
Blue
RJ45 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Down)
+12V
Manual 2
Ground
Manual 1
RQ Clock
Bus (RP Data)
RQ Data
+5V
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Black
Orange
Purple
Brown
220V Wiring Diagram with Operation & Limit Adjustment Wall
Switch
3-conductor 2024 gauge wire can be used in place of the supplied
RJ14 cable to connect the wall switch. Connect the BUS terminals on
the wall switch to the corresponding BUS terminals on the splitter
board.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The wall switch is REQUIRED to make any limit
switch adjustments, EVEN if a third party control system is used.
Therefore, it is advised to wire the switch or provide a 3-conductor
connection that is accessible.
UP
STOP
DOWN
BUS
COM
5V
Power Input 220VAC / 50Hz
Green / Yellow (Ground)
Blue
(Hot)
Brown
(Common)
Power
Wire
Data
Cable
RJ45 Jack
RJ22 Jack
(Connection to
Wall Switch)
RJ22
Jack
RJ14 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Down)
Supplied RJ14 cable
Bus (RP Data)
RQ Data
+5V
Ground
White
Green
Red
Black

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220V Wiring Diagram with Optional Built-In Low Voltage Control (continued)
220V Wiring Diagram with European Style Wall Switch
Use 3-conductor 2024 gauge wire for wall switch connections.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The European style wall switch is for operation
only and CANNOT be used to make limit switch adjustments.
Therefore, it is advised to wire the limit adjustment switch or provide
a 3-conductor connection that is accessible.
Power Input 220VAC / 50Hz
Green / Yellow (Ground)
Blue
(Hot)
Brown
(Common)
Power
Wire
Data
Cable
RJ45 Jack
Black (Down)
White (Common)
Red (Up)
Red
Black
White
Inputs
Output
Black (Down)
White (L / Common)
Red (Up)
Push Down on Tab to
Insert Wire
L