Future Automation CT1 User manual

Issue 001
Installation Instructions
Ceiling Tilt Mechanism
CT1 / CT2

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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 suciency of the
information contained in this document.
WARNING:
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 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 the 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 these instructions and only use attachments/accessories specied by
the manufacturer.
6. Refer all servicing to qualied personnel. Servicing is required regularly on an annual basis.
7. 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.
Product Safety Disclaimer - 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 axed 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 gure 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 specically 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.
Warning – Risk of Injury!
Only for use with screens weighing
CT1 - 44LBS (20KG) / CT2 - 77LBS (35KG) OR LESS.
Use with heavier screens/equipment may lead to instability causing
tip over or failure resulting in death or serious injury.
Bracket Suitable for Residential and Commercial Use.
Safety Disclaimer

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Table Of Contents
Contents
Safety Disclaimer 2
Contents 3
Package Contents 4
Product Warranty 5
Installation Instructions 6
1 - Initial Testing 6
2 - Screen Mount Removal 7
3 - Ceiling Mounting The Mechanism 8
4 - Fitting The Screen 9
5 - Switch Adjustments 10
Mechanism Control 11
1 - General 11
2 - Infrared (IR) Operation 12
3 - Contact Closure Operation 13
4 - RS232 Operation 14
Contact Information 15

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Package Contents:
3
2
4 - CT1 / CT2 Accessory Pack
4.1 - x2 AAA Batteries
4.2 - Mains Power Lead
4.3 - Infra-Red Control Lead
4.5 - CAT5 Lead with RJ45 Connector
4.6 - Screen Fixings Pack (Multi-pack of Nuts,
Bolts and Washers)
Items Not Shown On Page:
2 - Control Box (Size and Style May Vary)
3 - Infrared (IR) Remote Control
11.1
Package Contents
1 - CT1 / CT2 Mechanism
1.1 - Tubular Motor
1.2 - Cable Management Chain
1.3 - Screen mount Plate
1.2
1.3

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Customer Support - Contact Details
European Oce
Address:
Unit 6-8
Brunel Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK41 9TG
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Oce Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 to 17:30 GMT
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
Product/Installer Details - To be Complete By Original Installer
Installer Contact Details:
Contact Address:
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:
Original Installation Date:
Product Serial Number:
North American Oce
Address:
Enterprise Park
127 Venture Drive
Dover
NH
03820
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Oce Hours:
Mon - Fri 7:00 to 17:00 EST
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
Future Automation - Product Warranty Details
Your warranty 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.
Under the warranty, we aim 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.
Support for any problems that are not hardware or software faults are excluded from the warranty entitlement.
Warranty repairs will be carried out as rapidly as possible, but subject to parts availability.
Some things are not covered under warranty, the following is excluded from warranty service:
• Malfunctioning caused by misuse or damage, accidental or otherwise, or service modication 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.
Any part of your system that needs to be replaced during a warranty repair becomes the property of Future Automation.
Product Warranty

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Installation Instructions
Before installation of the CT mechanism, the following should be checked;
1. There is no damage to any part of the CT mechanism, control board or wiring.
2. All internal and external mechanism wiring is secure.
3. The mechanism is in the fully CLOSED position.
4. The mechanism operates correctly. This can be tested by moving the mechanism between the CLOSED and
OPEN positions using the IR Remote (Refer to Page 17 for Operating Instructions).
1 - Initial Testing
WARNING: THE CT MECHANISM DOES NOT HAVE AN ANTI-JAM CAPABILITY.
THE MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE UNTIL A LIMIT SWITCH IS CONTACTED. KEEP
HANDS AND ANY OBJECTS CLEAR OF MECHANISM DURING OPERATION TO REDUCE RISK OF DAMAGE
OR INJURY.
Fully Closed Position Fully Open Position

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Installation Instructions
2 - Screen Mount Removal
1. Remove the central Locking Bolt at the top of the Screen Mount as shown below.
2. Lift the Screen Mount up and o of the CT mechanism.
NOTE: The Locking Bolt MUST be accessible in any installation. This is to enable the screen to removed in the
event of a power cut or malfunction.
1.
2.

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Installation Instructions
3 - Ceiling Mounting The Mechanism
1. Open the mechanism to its fully OPEN position using the IR Remote (Refer to Page 17 for Operating
Instructions).
2. Using suitable ceiling xings (not provided), x the mechanism to the ceiling using the 6 highlighted mount
holes.
3. Route all power and signal cables carefully through the cable management, making sure they are clear of
any moving parts of the mechanism. Also ensure enough slack is left for mechanism movement.
All cables should exit/
enter ceiling at the
base of the cable track.

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Installation Instructions
4 - Fitting The Screen
1. Lay the screen face down on a padded surface and place the Screen Mount, removed in Stage 2, onto the
screens four mount holes.
2. Secure the Screen Mount to the back of the screen, using the bolts and washers provided in the Fixings
Pack as shown below. If the screen has recessed mount holes or if you need to space the uprights o for
clearance, use the spacers provided in the Fixings Pack.
NOTE: The top of screen must sit no further than 140mm [ 5.5"] from top of Screen Mount (As Shown Below)
NOTE: For larger screens or screens with very low mounting holes, a Vertical Oset Adapter may be required.
NOTE: Screens that do not have standard VESA bolt patterns may require an adapter plate.
Maximum Distance = 140mm [ 5.5"].

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Installation Instructions
5 - Switch Adjustments
1. To adjust the mechanism CLOSED position, loosen 2 retaining nuts on that secure the UP switch, then slide
the UP switch up or down before re-tightening the retaining nuts. Moving the switch upwards will cause the
mechanism to close more, moving it down will cause the mechanisms to close less.
2. If the mechanism stops before engaging the UP switch, the travel limit will need to be adjusted on the
Tubular Motor. Rotate Adjuster 1 ANTI-CLOCKWISE as shown below to raise the limit on the motor enabling
the mechanism to reach the UP switch.
3. To adjust the mechanism OPEN position, rotate adjuster 2 CLOCKWISE to RAISE, or ANT-CLOCKWISE to
LOWER the OPEN position.
ADJUSTER 1
UP Limit
ADJUSTER 2
DOWN Limit
UP Switch

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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.
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.
Control Box Inputs Mains Voltage Input
Input Confi rmation LED
IR Input Jack (3.5mm)Emergency Stop Connector
Contact Closure (RJ45)
RS232 (RJ11/RJ25)
1 - General
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)
Mechanism Control

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IMPORTANT
Only buttons indicated above are functional with the product. Any other button press will STOP the
mechanism.
STOP - Will stop the operation of
the mechanism at ANY position.
OUT - Brings the mechanism
out of the cabinet, without
swivelling.
IN - Brings the mechanism into
the cabinet.
Infrared (IR) Remote Control Button Layout
2 - Infrared (IR) Operation
This Mechanism can be controlled via the supplied 14 button Infrared (IR) Remote Control, pair 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 fl 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.
Mechanism Control

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Contact Closure Input Table
RJ45 Pin Layout Contact Closure LED Layout
LED 1
LED 2
LED 3
LED 4
LED 5
LED 1
LED 2
LED 3
LED 4
LED 5
(NOT USED) Contact Closure
Input Port
3 - Contact Closure Operation
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 fl 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.
Mechanism Control

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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)
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
Serial Pin Layout
PIN 2: RX
PIN 3: TX
PIN 5: GROUND
RJ11/RJ25 Pin Layout
PIN 1: RX
PIN 6: TX
PIN 3 & 4: GROUND
4 - RS232 Operation
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 fl ash of the large green LED located on the end
of the control box.
Mechanism Control

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European Oce
Address:
Unit 6-8
Brunel Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK41 9TG
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Oce Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 to 17:30 GMT
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
North American Oce
Address:
Enterprise Park
127 Venture Drive
Dover
NH
03820
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Oce Hours:
Mon - Fri 7:00 to 17:00 EST
Saturday & Sunday - Closed
Contact Information