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PROJECTOR LIFT

Discontinued - The PD has been replaced by the new PDR

The Future Automation PD Projector Drop mechanism is the leading automated projector lift solution for home cinema installations.

Its height efficient design, coupled with its adjustable drop distance makes the PD mechanism a favourite for leading audio visual installers around the world.

  • Range of drop distances available to suit varying ceiling heights
  • Three standard sizes with customisable sizing available
  • Supplied with IR, Contract Control, and RS232 control options
  • Made in house, in our dedicated facilities located in Great Britain and the USA
  • Slotted mounting system for universal projector mounting
NOTE - This mechanism is not dual voltage - 110 OR 240V will need to be specified upon ordering
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MAXIMUM EFFECT

Three standard sizes of PD Projector Drop mechanism cover most common sizes of home cinema projector, while customisable nature of the PD’s design allows for resizing to suit large units. All PD mechanisms are fitted with lid fall arrest cables as standard and feature tilt adjustment on the main carriage to adjust the pitch of the projector when the mechanism is open. Drop distance is easily adjustable once installed to allow exact positioning of the project and the mechanisms precision engineering means the unit will hit the same stop point every time.

The PD Projector Drop mechanism is the perfect solution for transforming any living space into a home cinema.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

PRODUCT CODE PD1 PD2.5 PD3.5 PD-CUSTOM
CONTROL OPTIONS RS232 / CONTACT CLOSURE / IR
(RF AVAILABLE)
RS232 / CONTACT CLOSURE / IR
(RF AVAILABLE)
RS232 / CONTACT CLOSURE / IR
(RF AVAILABLE)
RS232 / CONTACT CLOSURE / IR
(RF AVAILABLE)
DECIBEL RATING 46DB 46DB 59DB VARIABLE
DEPTH WITHIN CEILING 210MM (8.26") 211MM (8.30") 261MM (10.27") REQUIRED HEIGHT
FINISH (CUSTOM AVAILABLE) WHITE PAINT - RAL9910 WHITE PAINT - RAL9910 WHITE PAINT - RAL9910 CUSTOM FINISH
MAX PROJECTOR SIZE (WXDXH) 400 X 460 X 190MM
(15.74 X 18.11 X 7.48")
505 X 560 X 195MM
(19.88 X 22.04 X 7.67")
560 X 650 X 235MM
(22.04 X 25.59 X 9.25")
REQUIRED PROJECTOR SIZE
MAX WEIGHT 15KG (33LBS) 15KG (33LBS) 45KG (99LBS) REQUIRED WEIGHT
MOVEMENT TYPE MOTORISED MOTORISED MOTORISED MOTORISED
POWER CONSUMPTION 110W 110W 110W N/A
POWER SUPPLY 240V OR 110V 240V OR 110V 240V OR 110V 240V OR 110V
TILT UP TO 10° UP TO 10° N/A REQUIRED TILT
TRAVEL FROM CEILING 400MM (15.74") - STANDARD
700MM (27.55") - AVAILABLE
940MM (37.00") - AVAILABLE
400MM (15.74") - STANDARD
700MM (27.55") - AVAILABLE
940MM (37.00") - AVAILABLE
740MM (29.13") - STANDARD
1200MM (47.24") - AVAILABLE
REQUIRED TRAVEL
SHIPPING INFORMATION
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS 74 x 74 x 32cm
(29.13 x 29.13 x 12.59")
95 x 95 x 35cm
(37.40 x 37.40 x 13.77")
107 x 107 x 48cm
(42.12 x 42.12 x18.89")
Variable
SHIPPING WEIGHT 22kg (49lbs) 32kg (70lbs) 83kg (183lbs) Variable
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SPECIFICATION TOOLS
TECHNICAL SHEET PDF DocumentPD1 TECH
PDF DocumentPD2.5 TECH
PDF DocumentPD3.5 TECH
INSTRUCTIONS PDF DocumentPD INSTRUCTIONS
CAD CAD FilePD1 CAD
CAD FilePD2.5 CAD
CAD FilePD3.5 CAD
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CONTROL OPTIONS PD1 RS232 / CONTACT CLOSURE / IR
(RF AVAILABLE)
PD2.5 RS232 / CONTACT CLOSURE / IR
(RF AVAILABLE)
PD3.5 RS232 / CONTACT CLOSURE / IR
(RF AVAILABLE)
PD-CUSTOM RS232 / CONTACT CLOSURE / IR
(RF AVAILABLE)
DECIBEL RATING PD1 46DB
PD2.5 46DB
PD3.5 59DB
PD-CUSTOM VARIABLE
DEPTH WITHIN CEILING PD1 210MM (8.26")
PD2.5 211MM (8.30")
PD3.5 261MM (10.27")
PD-CUSTOM REQUIRED HEIGHT
FINISH (CUSTOM AVAILABLE) PD1 WHITE PAINT - RAL9910
PD2.5 WHITE PAINT - RAL9910
PD3.5 WHITE PAINT - RAL9910
PD-CUSTOM CUSTOM FINISH
MAX PROJECTOR SIZE (WXDXH) PD1 400 X 460 X 190MM
(15.74 X 18.11 X 7.48")
PD2.5 505 X 560 X 195MM
(19.88 X 22.04 X 7.67")
PD3.5 560 X 650 X 235MM
(22.04 X 25.59 X 9.25")
PD-CUSTOM REQUIRED PROJECTOR SIZE
MAX WEIGHT PD1 15KG (33LBS)
PD2.5 15KG (33LBS)
PD3.5 45KG (99LBS)
PD-CUSTOM REQUIRED WEIGHT
MOVEMENT TYPE PD1 MOTORISED
PD2.5 MOTORISED
PD3.5 MOTORISED
PD-CUSTOM MOTORISED
POWER CONSUMPTION PD1 110W
PD2.5 110W
PD3.5 110W
PD-CUSTOM N/A
POWER SUPPLY PD1 240V OR 110V
PD2.5 240V OR 110V
PD3.5 240V OR 110V
PD-CUSTOM 240V OR 110V
TILT PD1 UP TO 10°
PD2.5 UP TO 10°
PD3.5 N/A
PD-CUSTOM REQUIRED TILT
TRAVEL FROM CEILING PD1 400MM (15.74") - STANDARD
700MM (27.55") - AVAILABLE
940MM (37.00") - AVAILABLE
PD2.5 400MM (15.74") - STANDARD
700MM (27.55") - AVAILABLE
940MM (37.00") - AVAILABLE
PD3.5 740MM (29.13") - STANDARD
1200MM (47.24") - AVAILABLE
PD-CUSTOM REQUIRED TRAVEL
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS PD1 74 x 74 x 32cm
(29.13 x 29.13 x 12.59")
PD2.5 95 x 95 x 35cm
(37.40 x 37.40 x 13.77")
PD3.5 107 x 107 x 48cm
(42.12 x 42.12 x18.89")
PD-CUSTOM Variable
SHIPPING WEIGHT PD1 22kg (49lbs)
PD2.5 32kg (70lbs)
PD3.5 83kg (183lbs)
PD-CUSTOM Variable
DOWNLOADS / SUPPORT
SPECIFICATION TOOLS
TECHNICAL SHEET PDF DocumentPD1 Tech
PDF DocumentPD2.5 Tech
PDF DocumentPD3.5 Tech
INSTRUCTIONS PDF DocumentPD Instructions
CAD CAD FilePD1 CAD
CAD FilePD2.5 CAD
CAD FilePD3.5 CAD

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