Da-Lite 20981 User Manual
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INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR
Tensioned Conference Electrol
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NOTE: Unit is not to be installed in air handling spaces.
1. The case brackets provide multiple attachment points for bolts,
cables, or threaded rod. The following page shows two locations
for typical threaded rod installations with the external case
mounting brackets (Figure 1a) and without them (Figure 1b). The
internal case brackets can be accessed through the hand holes
(Figure 1c).
2. The case has a self-trimming lange around the bottom. Ceiling
tiles or drywall may be placed on top of this lange to provide a
inished appearance.
3. After securing the case in the ceiling, check that the case is level
and plumb.
4. Use supplied 1/8” nex key and a 1/4” wrench to remove silver
shipping brackets attached to slat and screen case.
5. Install electrical connections that apply to your unit. Refer to the
electrical diagram on page 4. The electrical connections are
accessible by removing the two screws on the primary junction
box cover and the two screws on the secondary low voltage
cover (Figure 2). You can remove the access door if needed to
allow for greater access to the electrical wiring. To remove the
access door; remove the screw from each end of the door while
holding the door and slide the door of the langes (Figure 3).
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.
Installation
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. 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.
3. The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause a risk of ire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
4. Do NOT lift or push up on the camera arm mechanism at any
time. This may cause improper operation and/or component
failure or injury to persons.
Save These Instructions
Pre-Installation
1. Carefully unpack screen and remove outer wrapping from case.
2. Make sure to recheck measurements of screen location
before installation.
Hand Hole
Internal
Bracket
Figure 1a – Threaded Rod with Internal Bracket
Figure 1b – Threaded Rod with Internal and External Bracket
Figure 1c – Internal Bracket
Hand Hole
Hand Hole
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6. Remove shipping brackets by removing the hex head screws
from aluminum slat and case. Slat should move freely (Figure 2).
(Only if the roller assembly is pre installed.)
7. Test installation by operating the screen several times. Be
prepared to stop the screen. Standard Duty Cycle: 1MIN. ON/3
MIN. OFF. The fabric door (rear door) will not close until the wall
switch is placed in the up position and when the screen motor
stops at its limit switch in the up direction.
CAUTION: Excessive continuous operation may cause the
motor to overheat. If this happens the motor will shut of
until it cools to a normal operating temperature.
ATTENTION! Le fonctionnement continu et excessif peut
provoquer une surchaufe.Si cela se produit, les moteurs
s'arrêteront jusqu'à qu'ils se soient refroidis à la température
normale de fonctionnement.
8. Run the screen down enough to open the fabric door. Insert
the access door on the langes and reinstall the screws to
secure the door.
Installation (continued
Figure 2 – Bottom of Case Figure 3 – Bottom of Case
Shipping Bracket
Secondary Low
Voltage Cover
Primary Junction Box Cover
Access Door
Door Screw Door Screw
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Camera Installation
NOTE: Unit is to be used with a camera weighing no more than 8 pounds. Camera and camera cables NOT included.
1. Run the camera arm down and then disconnect the power to
the unit.
2. Install the camera cables through the cable loops. See Figure 4.
Start from the camera shelf and then up the arms through the
camera cable exit in the end of the case.
NOTE: The camera cables must not interfere with the arm or
door mechanisms. Leave enough cable to allow for a natural
bend at the pivot points (Figure 4). Use cable ties if needed to
secure the camera cables through the loops. Do NOT go around
the camera arm tubes with wire ties.
3. Connect camera to the cable(s) and secure the camera to the
camera shelf. The camera shelf is perforated for easy camera
attachment (Figure 4).
4. Check the camera cable path and ensure there will not be
interference with the arm or door mechanism operation.
5. Reconnect power to the unit and test operation.
Cable Loops
Cable
Loop
Cable
Cable
Camera Shelf
Figure 4
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White (Common)
Red (Up)
Black (Down)
QEYE
QEYE QAUX
QEYE
NOTE: 2024AWG wire recommended for dry contact wiring.
120V Wiring Diagram
SCREEN
AND
CAMERA
SCREEN
CAMERA
STOP
Front of Wall KeypadBack of Wall Keypad
Camera
Arm Motor
Power
Wire
RJ45 Jack
Data
Cable
Green (Ground)
White (Common)
Black (Hot)
White (Common)
Red (Up)
Black (Down)
White (Common)
Red (Up)
Black (Down)
Green (Ground)
Green (Ground)
Screen Motor
Door Motor
Up
Down
Common
RJ14 cable
(supplied)
RJ14 cable
(pre-installed)
White (Common)
Black (Hot)
Green (Ground)
Power Input
120VAC/60Hz
NOTE: Ground Must
be Connected to
Building Ground
Dry Contacts
for Camera
Arm
Dry Contacts
for Screen
Bus
5V
RJ45
Receptacle
Green
RJ25 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Up)
Standard RJ25 can be used in place of RJ14 cable
Bus (RP Data)
+12V
RQ Clock
RQ Data
+5V
Ground
Yellow
Red
Black
White
Blue
RJ45 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Up)
+12V
Manual 2
Ground
Manual 1
RQ Clock
Bus (RP Data)
RQ Data
+5V
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Black
Orange
Purple
Brown
RJ14 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Up)
Supplied RJ14 cable
Bus (RP Data)
RQ Data
+5V
Ground
White
Green
Red
Black
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Blue (Common)
Brown (Hot)
Green/Yellow
(Ground)
Blue (Common)
Brown (Hot)
Blue (Common)
Brown (Down)
Black (Up)
Green/Yellow
(Ground)
QEYE
QAUX
QEYE
QEYE
NOTE: 2024AWG wire recommended for dry contact wiring.
220V Wiring Diagram
SCREEN
AND
CAMERA
SCREEN
CAMERA
STOP
Front of Wall Keypad Back of Wall Keypad
Camera
Arm Motor
Black (Up)
Brown (Down)
Blue (Common)
Green/Yellow (Ground)
Black (Up)
Brown (Down)
Blue (Common)
Screen Motor
Screen Controller
Board
Camera Arm
Controller Board
Splitter
Door Motor
NOTE:
Ground Must
Be Connected
to Building
Ground
Dry Contacts
for Screen
Power Input
220VAC/50Hz
White (Common)
Red (Up)
Black (Down)
Black (Down)
White (Common)
Red (Up)
Green/Yellow (Ground)
Green
RJ25 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Up)
Standard RJ25 can be used in place of RJ14 cable
Bus (RP Data)
+12V
RQ Clock
RQ Data
+5V
Ground
Yellow
Red
Black
White
Blue
RJ45 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Up)
+12V
Manual 2
Ground
Manual 1
RQ Clock
Bus (RP Data)
RQ Data
+5V
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Black
Orange
Purple
Brown
RJ14 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Up)
Supplied RJ14 cable
Bus (RP Data)
RQ Data
+5V
Ground
White
Green
Red
Black
RJ14 cable
(supplied)
RJ14 cable
(pre-installed)
RJ14 cable
(pre-installed)
Dry Contacts
for Camera
Arm
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Troubleshooting
Screen Adjustment
Visit www.da -lite.com to ind installation and troubleshooting
tutorials. You will also ind a link to Live Chat for interactive
support.
CAUTION: CONTACT DALITE AT 8006223737 OR 5742678101 IF SCREEN, DOOR MOTOR NEEDS ADJUSTMENT.
ATTENTION! CONTACTEZ DALITE AU 8006223737 OU AU 5742678101 AU CAS LE MOTEUR DE L'ÉCRAN A BESOIN D'ÊTRE AJUSTÉ.
You can contact us by email at info@da-lite.com or by phone at
800.622.3737 or 574.267.8101 with any additional troubleshooting
questions.
Symptom Cause Solution
Screen or camera arm will not
operate or will not go UP or DOWN
and the MOTOR DOES NOT HUM.
There is no
power at the
junction box
Incorrect line voltage. Verify 115125V (or 220240V). If insuicient
voltage, rewire incoming electric line.
Blown facility fuse. Replace fuse.
Tripped facility circuit breaker. Reset circuit breaker.
No power to operating switch
or junction.
Check above. Tighten all loose wire
connections. Correct any improper
connections.
If the Screen is stuck in the DOWN
POSITION:
Check for power across black and white leads.
If the Screen is stuck in the UP POSITION:
Check for power across red and white leads.
There is power at
the junction box
Thermal overload tripped. Let motor cool down for 15 minutes. Try again.
Broken wire in the “down” or “up” position. Check for continuity. Cut o old splice and
reconnect.
Defective motor, limit switch or capacitor. Replace motor assembly. NOTE: Motor is a
sealed assembly.
Screen or camera arm will not
operate or will not go UP or DOWN
and the MOTOR DOES HUM.
There is power at
the junction box Capacitor burned out. Replace motor assembly.
Screen or camera arm will not move upward. Motor does
not hum. Limit switch out of adjustment. See Screen Adjustment section.
Door will not open.
Hinge is bound or has a foreign substance
on it which does not allow it to open by
gravity.
Check installation to free door. Clear any
foreign substance; i.e., paint or plaster from
hinge.
No power. See Above
Door does not close. No power from screen motor. Replace screen motor.
DOWN limit switch incorrect. Down” limit switch out of adjustment. Contact Da-Lite.
Screen produces excessive noise. (The screen will
naturally operate with a low-pitched hum.) Gear noise. Replace motor assembly.
Coasting. Defective brake. Replace motor assembly.
Roller displaced from mounting bracket. Pin end slipped out of nylon bearing. Realign pin end bracket.
Fabric hangs crooked.
Screen not installed properly. Check for level and plumb.
Fabric is damaged. Replace fabric.
Door closes before screen is all the way up. Screen “up” limit out of adjustment. Adjust “up” limit (call factory for instructions).
Door opens but screen does not operate. Loose wire. Check all wiring and connections.
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