Future Automation UBLS application notes

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Application Notes UBLS / UBLS-EBF (v10 software) Contents Page

Features 2 Installation 2 Swivel Recovery 3 IR & RS232 Commands 4 User Control 4 Configuration 5 Contact Closure available on request 5

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Features 1. Programmable maximum telescope height 2. Programmable maximum left and right viewing angle 3. Programmable intermediate viewing angle

Installation 1. Apply power.

2. Use the Future Automation IR remote for all the following steps

3. The buttons for all [STORE] sequences must be pressed sequentially with no more than 2 seconds between each press

4. Set the maximum telescope height – the unrestricted maximum height of the UBL telescope is. Most installations will require a lower custom height. To trim the maximum height:

i. Position the telescope at the required height using [IN], [OUT] and [STOP] on the IR remote. ii. Press the [STORE], [OUT]. The new telescope height is now configured. iii. If you make a mistake and need to set a higher viewing position, press [STORE], [STOP], [OUT]. This will clear the programmed height and revert to the default maximum extension iv. Test your new height using the [IN] and [OUT] buttons

5. Set the maximum left and right rotations. The UBL can rotate to a maximum of 180 degrees left and right. Some installations may require you to limit this to a shallower angle

i. Position the swivel at the required maximum rotation using [<], [>] and [STOP] on the IR remote.

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ii. Press the [STORE], [<] or [STORE], [>]. This will set the left or right maximum rotations respectively. iii. To clear the maximum left rotation, press [STORE], [STOP], [<] iv. To clear the maximum right rotation, press [STORE], [STOP], [>] v. Test the new left and right rotational limits using the [<] and [>] buttons.

6. Set the intermediate viewing angles (if required.

i. Position the swivel at the required maximum rotation using [<], [>] and [STOP] on the IR remote. ii. The following commands will save this position as one of the 4 available viewing angles 1. [STORE] [PRESET] 2. [STORE] [A] 3. [STORE] [B] 4. [STORE] [C] iii. Intermediate viewing angles cannot be cleared, only repositioned iv. Test the new intermediate viewing angle using the [PRESET]. [A], [B] or [C] buttons as appropriate.

Swivel Recovery In some circumstances it is possible for the software within the unit to lose track of where the swivel and telescope are. This will typically happen if replacing a control board of software chip whilst the swivel and telescope are mid-travel, or if there is a power cut whilst the swivel or telescope are moving, In these circumstances, the software may go into a protective shutdown state and will not respond to user commands. To recover from this,

1. Enter [STORE] [STORE] [>] on the Future Automation remote control, sequentially with no more than 2 seconds between each press 2. From this point you will be able to move rotate the swivel left and right in short bursts using [<] and [>] 3. Position the swivel at the HOME (centred) position 4. From this point you will be able to press [IN] to retract and fully reference the unit

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IR & RS232 Commands RS232 commands are all terminated with carriage return but no line feed. In Crestron this is represented by r IR sequences involving multiple key-presses require each successive key to be pressed within 2 seconds

User Control IR RS232 Action Comments IN fa_in System fully in HOME Moves to telescope Swivel moves to centre if extended, swivel already rotated centred position OUT Similar to HOME Swivel will not move but swivel will not move PRESET fa_preset Moves to telescope extended, swivel at intermediate viewing angle “PRESET” A fa_a Moves to telescope extended, swivel at intermediate viewing angle “A” B fa_b Moves to telescope extended, swivel at intermediate viewing angle “B” C fa_c Moves to telescope extended, swivel at intermediate viewing angle “C” < fa_left Moves to telescope Maximum angle achievable extended, swivel at relative to the current maximum maximum left arm out setting > fa_right Moves to telescope Maximum angle achievable extended, swivel at relative to the current maximum maximum right arm out setting STOP fa_stop Stop mechanism

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Configuration IR RS232 Action Comments STORE Set maximum Stores current telescope height OUT telescope height STORE Clear maximum Reverts to physical limit of STOP telescope height telescope OUT STORE Set intermediate Stores current swivel position PRESET viewing angle “PRESET” STORE Set intermediate Stores current swivel position A viewing angle “A” STORE Set intermediate Stores current swivel position B viewing angle “B” STORE Set intermediate Stores current swivel position C viewing angle “C” STORE Set maximum left Stores current swivel position < rotation STORE Set maximum right Stores current swivel position > rotation STORE Clear maximum left Reverts to 180 degree rotation to STOP rotation the left < STORE Clear maximum Reverts to 180 degree rotation to STOP right rotation the right > STORE Factory Reset Telescope height and viewing STORE angles must be reconfigured HOME after performing a factory reset STORE Swivel recovery See above STORE >

Contact Closure available on request The standard Under Bed Lift control unit does not provide direct contact closure control. A separate external module is available upon request providing Contact Closure to RS232 conversion, allowing switched control of all UBL models.

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