Future Automation PICH User manual

ISSUE 013
PICH1, PICH2, PICH3
HEAVY PICTURE LIFTING MECHANISM
PICH
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
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 four times the weight of the component and
any additional apparatus mounted to the component.
WARNING: Do not exceed the weight capacity for this product as listed below. 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: Risk of death or serious injury may occur when children climb on audio and/or video
equipment or furniture. A remote control or toys placed on the furnishing may encourage a child to
climb on the furnishing and as a result the furnishing may tip over on to the child.
WARNING: Risk of death or serious injury may occur. Relocating audio and/or video equipment to
furniture not specifically designed to support audio and/or video equipment may result in death or
serious injury due to the furnishing collapsing or over turning onto a child or adult.
SAFETY
DISCLAIMER
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS:
1. Keep all documentation/instructions after  tting.
2. Read all technical instructions fully before installation and use. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that all
documentation is passed on to the end user and read fully before operation.
3. Do not use near water or outdoors unless the product has been speci cally designed to do so.
4. Protect any cables or cords being used near this bracket from being walked on or pinched to prevent damage and
risk of injury.
5. Use this product only for its intended purpose as described in the product instructions and only use attachments/
accessories speci ed by the manufacturer.
6. Do not operate the product if it 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.
Contact the original installer/manufacturer to arrange repair or return.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns,  re, electric shock, or injury to persons:
1. Clean only with a dry cloth and always unplug any electrical items being used in conjunction with this product before
cleaning.
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.
WARNING – RISK OF INJURY!
Only for use with equipment weighing 77LBS (25KG) OR LESS.
Use with heavier projectors/equipment may lead to instability causing
tip over or failure resulting in death or serious injury.
Bracket Suitable for Residential and Commercial Use.

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PRODUCT WARRANTY
& RISK ASSESSMENT
WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARNING - The warranty oered for this product shall be annulled if the product is used improperly or in a way
that is in breach of our Terms of Service.
Future Automation provides warranty for the mechanism you purchased for the period of 24 months from the date of
purchase, provided that it isn’t used for unintended purposes.
Under the warranty, Future Automation aims to either solve the issue remotely (via telephone or email support) or if the
mechanism requires a part, arrange a visit to your premises by a Future Automation approved engineer or send replacement
items where appropriate.
Warranty repairs will be carried out as quickly as possible, but subject to parts availability. This warranty period is
respectively extended for the period of a repair.
A malfunctioning product must be cleaned and placed into suitable packaging to protect against transit damage before
organising delivery to a repair workshop.
All the complaints about defects must be submitted to the vendor/installer that sold this product, rather than directly to
the manufacturer.
Any part of your system that needs to be replaced during a warranty repair becomes the property of Future Automation.
The warranty does not cover the following:
• Damages resulting from improper product use or maintenance.
• Repairs carried out by unauthorized persons.
• Natural wear and tear during operation.
• Damages caused by the buyer.
• Accidental damages caused by a customer or damages caused as a result of careless attitude or usage, or damages
caused by natural disasters (natural phenomena).
• Any electrical, or other environmental work external to your Future Automation mechanism including power cuts,
surges etc.
• 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.
A separate Safety and Servicing Information document is provided with these instructions (additional copies can be found
at www.futureautomation.co.uk/safety), and this document MUST be lled out by the approved Future Automation Dealer
who is installing the product. This Warranty Sheet must be held by the end user for the duration of the products life and
will be referred to during servicing or warranty queries.
The Safety and Servicing Information document also contains two Service History Forms that must be lled in by the
approved Future Automation dealer who is performing the rst required yearly service of this product.
One copy of the Service History Form must be held by the customer (along with the Warranty Sheet) and a
duplicate copy must be held by the approved Future Automation dealer that performed the service. Missing and/or
mismatching documents may delay or invalidate warranty claims.
Additional Service History Forms can be found on the Future Automation website for further yearly services.
RISK ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
It is the installer’s responsibility to perform a risk assessment of installed products. Future Automation can provide
guidelines to installers/dealer about what should be included in a risk assessment, but due to the individual nuances of
each location/site, Future Automation cannot provide a full list of areas to risk assess.
For full risk assessment and safety information please view our Safety and Servicing guide available at
www.futureautomation.net/safety

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GUIDE
CONTENTS
SAFETY DISCLAIMER 1
PRODUCT WARRANTY & RISK ASSESSMENT 2
GUIDE CONTENTS 3
PACKAGE CONTENTS 4
MECHANISM QUICK-START GUIDE 5
MECHANISM PRETESTING 6
MECHANISM MOUNTING 7
MECHANISM MOUNTING CONT. 8
PICTURE MOUNTING 9
STOP POSITION ADJUSTMENT 10
FINAL CHECKS 11
GENERAL CONTROL 12
INFRARED (IR) 13
RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) 14
CONTACT CLOSURE 15
RS232 CONTROL 16

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PACKAGE
CONTENTS
1 - PICH1 PICH2 PICH3 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
ITEMS NOT SHOWN ON PAGE
PICH ACCESSORY PACK:
- 2X AAA BATTERIES
- MULTI-PACK OF NUTS
- MAINS POWER, IR AND CONTACT CLOSURE LEADS
- NUTS & BOLTS FIXING PACK
- QTY. 4X - M8 X 16MM BUTTON HEAD BOLTS
- QTY. 4X - M8 FULL NUTS
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1.5
1
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.2
1.3
1.3
1.4
1.4
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MECHANISM
QUICK-START GUIDE
Some Future Automation mechanisms may ship with the control box disconnected to prevent damage
during transit. In order to operate the mechanism, the control box will need to reconnected, then have
mains power applied along with the desired control method.
RECONNECTING THE CONTROL BOX
To reconnect the mechanism control box, follow the below steps:
1. Make sure the power is disconnected from the control box.
2. Remove the retaining screw and washer from the end of the control box to allow removal of the
control box lid. (Image 1 Below).
3. Slide o the control box lid to reveal the control board inside.
4. Locate the green connector on the end of the loom leading from the lift mechanism. This plug will
have a small tag attached stating the correct connecting socket on the control board (e.g. “AC1”,
“DC2”...) (Image 2 Below).
5. Plug the green connector into the corresponding socket on the control board. This plug is handed
and will only connect correctly one way. Do NOT force the connector into the socket, this can cause
serious damage to the control board and mechanism.
6. Route the wiring loom out of the end of the control box by inserting the black plastic inserts into the
slots provided. (Image 3 Below).
7. Slide the control box cover back over the control board and replace the  xing screw and washer.
IMPORTANT
For the mechanism to operate, the green three way safety connector with the loop of
wire attached, must also be plugged into the end of the control box. (Image 4 above).
If this connector is not plugged in, a bright red LED will be visible inside control board
and the Input Confi rmation Input LED will be permanently illuminated.
Image 1.
Image 3.
Image 2.
Image 4.

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MECHANISM
PRETESTING
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• The product is in good condition
• There is no damage to any parts of the mechanism
• All wiring is secure
Before installing your mechanism, it is important
that you perform the following checks.
Use the included M5 x 20mm xings to join
the Main Frame together.
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Attach two plates to upper inside of picture
so that it can be hooked onto the top of the
Main Frame.
Your pack should also contain 4
small rollers which need to be
placed over the outside ends of four
pins. (The two rollers on each side
should locate within the channels of
the aluminium uprights.)
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Roller
Roller

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MECHANISM
MOUNTING
1
Before installation, double check
that the wall recess matches the
specied height and width that can
be found on the corresponding
model technical sheet.
2
Insert the mechanism into the recess
in the wall, maintaining a symmetrical
alignment about the screen.
3
With the mechanism in place, x through
the top and bottom front edge of the
mechanism. The type of xings required
will depend on the type of wall the
mechanism is being xed to.
(Wall xings NOT included)

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MECHANISM
MOUNTING CONT.
1
If a timber framed stud wall has been
constructed, then use appropriate wood
screws to secure the mechanism in place.
2
Make sure that the mechanism is
securely mounted in place using the
xing holes shown above.
• The control box must be installed in an easy to
access location.
• Refer to page 12 for control box wiring instructions.
• Connect the control box to the mains power supply.
• Connect the infrared remote sensor even if you are
planning on utilising an alternative control method.
• Ensure cables can be easily extended.
• Access to the control box will be required for
servicing and there is no manual drop function.
CONTROL BOX SETUP

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Spacer
PICTURE
MOUNTING
1
If your canvas was provided by a third party a
spacer may need to be applied to the frame so
that it sits ush with the Main Frame.
2
Use the bolts in the top cross member to
adjust the hook brackets, which will support
the canvas.
3
Hook the canvas onto the hook
brackets so that the canvas sits
securely on the mechanism.

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STOP POSITION
ADJUSTMENT
In the below view the right hand upright has been removed. It is not necessary to remove this part in
order to gain access to the controls, as long as you use a very thin at head screwdriver.
The two adjusters below can be rotated to change the TOP and BOTTOM positions of the mechanism.
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 IR Remote control so the mechanism lowers. When the desired position is reached hit
STOP on the IR 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, labelled OUT on the IR remote control.

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FINAL
CHECKS
Make sure the mechanism is xed securely on the wall and that there are no
objects obstructing the path of the mechanism.
Test the mechanism movement with the canvas in place to see if there are any
issues with the movement cycle.
Make sure that the TOP and BOTTOM positions are at the desired level.
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2
3

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GENERAL
CONTROL
MECHANISM EMERGENCY STOP CONNECTOR
This mechanism features an Emergency Stop Connector, which MUST be plugged into the control box
in the connector labelled above for the mechanism to operate. If this connector is not plugged in, the
Input Con rmation LED will be permanently lit. As per the red plastic tag attached to the Emergency
Stop Connector (and shown below), the small loop of wire in this connector is designed to be replaced
by a third party safety mechanism.
REPLACING MECHANISM BATTERIES
The standard Future Automation Infrared (IR) remote control required x2 AAA batteries to
operate. These are provided with the mechanism in the Accessories Pack. These batteries can be
replaced as the per the image below.
This mechanism has multiple standard control methods, each of which requires a di erent input
method to the control box. For ease, the input sockets on the control board are labelled below.
(Control box size and style may vary to image shown)
CONTROL BOX INPUTS
Mains Voltage Input
Input Confi rmation LED
IR Input Jack (3.5mm)Emergency Stop Connector
Contact Closure (RJ45)
RS232 (RJ11/RJ25)

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INFRARED
(IR)
This mechanism can be controlled via the supplied 14 button Infrared (IR) Remote Control, paired with the
supplied Infrared (IR) lead and sensor.
The mechanism's functions can be controlled by plugging the Infrared (IR) lead and sensor into the 3.5mm IR
Input Jack shown on the General Mechanism Control page.
Con rmation of Infrared (IR) input will be shown by a single  ash of the large green LED located on the end of
the control box.
As Infrared (IR) control works over line of site, the Infrared (IR) sensor must be directly viewable from what ever
location the remote control is being used from.
Infrared (IR) Remote Control Button Layout
IMPORTANT
Only buttons indicated above are functional with the product. Any other button press will STOP the
mechanism.
IN - Brings the mechanism into
the cabinet.
OUT - Brings the mechanism out
of the cabinet.
STOP - Will stop the operation of
the mechanism at ANY position.

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RADIO FREQUENCY
(RF)
If purchased with the Radio Frequency (RF) control option, this mechanism can be controlled via the supplied 4
button Radio Frequency (RF) Remote Control, paired with the in-built Radio Frequency (RF) sensor.
Conrmation of Radio Frequency (RF) input will be shown by a single ash of the large green LED located on the
end of the control box.
Radio Frequency (RF) control does not require line of site, but signal can aected cabinet thickness, cabinet
material or other electronic signals (i.e. strong WIFI signals).
Radio Frequency (RF) Remote Control Button Layout
IMPORTANT
Pressing any button while the mechanism is moving will STOP the mechanism.
IN - Brings the mechanism into
the cabinet. OUT - Brings the mechanism out
of the cabinet.
STOP - Will stop the operation of
the mechanism at ANY position.
STOP - Will stop the operation of
the mechanism at ANY position.
The Radio Frequency (RF) Remote Control can only be used to recall the above functions.
The mechanism limits and preset positions must be programmed using the supplied Infrared (IR) Remote
Control.

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CONTACT
CLOSURE
This Mechanism can be controlled via Contact Closure, utilising an 8 Pin RJ45 Connector attached to a length of
CAT5 (Type 568A or 568B) cable.
The mechanism’s functions can be controlled by plugging this into the RJ45 port on the mechanism control
board, then shorting pins 1-8 on this connector as shown in the Contact Closure Input Table below.
Con rmation of Contact Closure input will be shown by a single  ash of the large green LED located on the end
of the control box, as well as illumination of the corresponding Contact Closure LED on the printed circuit board
as shown below.
RJ45 PIN LAYOUT
CONTACT CLOSURE INPUT TABLE
LED 1
LED 2
LED 3
LED 4
LED 5
(NOT USED) Contact Closure
Input Port
CONTACT CLOSURE LED LAYOUT

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RS232
CONTROL
This Mechanism can be controlled via RS232, utilising a 6 Pin RJ11/RJ25 connector OR 9 Pin Serial connector
attached to a length of 6 core cable.
The mechanism's functions can be controlled by plugging this into the RJ11/RJ25 port on the mechanism control
box, then inputting the RS232 commands shown in the RS232 Input Table below.
Con rmation of Contact Closure input will be shown by a single  ash of the large green LED located on the end
of the control box.
RJ11/RJ25 PIN LAYOUT
PIN 1: RX
PIN 6: TX
PIN 3 & 4: GROUND
PIN 2: RX
PIN 3: TX
PIN 5: GROUND
SERIAL PIN LAYOUT
RS232 INPUT TABLE
RS232 PROGRAMMING DETAILS
Baud Rate: 9600
Stop Bit: 1
Parity: None
Databits: 8
RJ11/RJ25 Func. 9 PIN Serial Colour
PIN 1 TX-RX PIN 2 Blue
PIN 3 GROUND PIN 5 Green
PIN 4 GROUND PIN 5 Red
PIN 6 RX-TX PIN 3 White
Protocol Action
fa_in Carriage Return (Enter / ASCII 13) Device IN
fa_out Carriage Return (Enter / ASCII 13) Device OUT
fa_stop Carriage Return (Enter / ASCII 13) Device STOP (At any position)
IMPORTANT - Ensure all protocols are entered exactly as written below, including Carriage Return (ENTER / ASCII 13)

NOTES:

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