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Stewart Filmscreen

TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the following guidelines if you encounter a difficulty in the operation of your Stewart Filmscreen 
Gemini  Problems related to electrical or motor function may require a qualified service person or 
electrician  Should you have a problem that is not addressed here, call Stewart Filmscreen (310)784-5300 
or Tool free: (800) 762-4999 

Problem

Cause

Action Steps

Screen won’t operate 

No AC power available 

Check to see if the circuit 
breaker has switched off  Reset 
if needed  Check outboard 
switching apparatus  Check 
voltage availabilty  Contact an 
electrician 

Screen won’t roll up or down 
(even though power is avail-
able) 

Bad connection at connectors  
Polarity of STI signal may be 
reversed  

Reverse polarity 

Screen roller chatters when 
power is activated 

Can be caused by voltage drop, 
bad connections, or a defective 
switch 

Have an electrician or qualified 
service person check all hook-
ups including outboard wiring 

Unit hums in up mode 

The screen batten is retracting 
too far into the case  Failure to 
correct can damage motor and 
screen  Do not use the unit until 
this problem is resolved 

Have a qualified service per-
son adjust the Yellow UP limit 
switch 

Screen drops when up direc-
tion is activated 

White DOWN limit switch is out 
of adjustment 

Re-adjust the White DOWN 
limit switch See the section on 
Adjusting the Screen 

Batten retracts too far into 
case 

Yellow UP limit switch is out of 
adjustment  Failure to correct 
can damage motor and screen  
Do not use the unit until the 
problem is resolved 

Have a qualified service per-
son adjust the Yellow UP limit 
switch 

Summary of Contents for Gemini

Page 1: ...Producers of Professional Projection Screens O W N E R S M A N U A L Gemini Retractable Above Ceiling Dual Screen System ...

Page 2: ...o make changes to the product specified in this document Sizes and specifications subject to change without notice at Manufacturer s discretion From time to time this document is updated Current versions of documentation are posted on the Stewart Filmscreen website at www stewartfilmscreen com ...

Page 3: ...nections 5 Dual IMC Controller 6 Operating the Gemini Dual IMC Controller 7 8 IMC Technical Information Low Voltage Wiring 9 Dual IMC Controller Specifications 10 Adjusting the Screen Deployment Settings 11 Adjusting the Screen Motor Limit Switches 12 Caring For and Cleaning the Screen 13 Troubleshooting 14 15 Product Warranty 16 ...

Page 4: ...o deploy both screens at the same time This screen operation method will protect the back screen from receiving strike marks from the front screen in the event of the front screen colliding into or contacting the back screen We strongly urge that you adhere to this advisement to preserve the optical integrity of the back screen The onboard control system contains the Stewart Dual IMC set It provid...

Page 5: ...mounted The screens must be level for normal best operation After the Gemini is installed make sure to remove any remaining packing materials or batten retaining clamps Failure to do this will cause screen failure during first time activation ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The Gemini control system can be accessed by removing the hex nuts that secure it to the electrical internal end of the Gemini Alterna...

Page 6: ... contains a built in micro processor to allow individual addressability as well as more sophisticated triggering and sequencing of any number of additionally linked IMC controllers from switches screen trigger inputs home auto mation systems serial or Internet Protocol IP The IMC controller can also be controlled via infrared and RF Theoretically the IMC controller can be controlled by virtually a...

Page 7: ...ntrol the screen and masking Aim the transmitter in the general direction of the screen or keypad so that the IR signal can be seen by the eye sensor You can use this transmitter to learn the IR codes to other universal IR controllers IR control of the motors will duplicate the functionality of the 5 button wall keypad You will have control of motor down motor up and stop An optional IR eye sensor...

Page 8: ...r cord or activate the circuit breaker to on The control boards are now active and ready for use Pressing Channel A on the wall switch in the down mode will deploy the first screen The screen will automatically stop at its motor s deployment setting Or you can stop the mo tor by pressing the red Stop button Pressing the Channel A wall switch to the Up mode will retract the screen Once the first sc...

Page 9: ...processor and resulting control failure may occur The control port only receives RS 485 IP interfaces Improper use of the control ports will void the product warranty An optionally available IR eye sensor can be plugged into Port 0 if required not Port 1 Please contact your dealer if you need to acquire the optional IMC IR eye sensor An optionally available RF module can be plugged into Port 0 if ...

Page 10: ...C 10 ma 12 VDC is typical Addressability Multiple IMC controls can be linked together on the CS Bus with individual addresses IR Control Yes connect to RJ 25 control Port 0 RF Control optional Yes connect optional RF module to RJ 25 Port 0 IP Control optional e Node modem plugs into RJ 25 control port Control board size 1 75 w x 2 72 h x 1 d Weight 4 oz Safety ETL Listed conforms to UL STD 325 IMC...

Page 11: ...be re adjusted from the factory setting This adjustment will be made using the white limit switch see Fig 1 on next page It is important to remember that you cannot reduce the screen s deployment setting when the screen is currently stopped at its full down setting You must either use the control switch to raise the screen up a foot or so before attempting a switch adjustment If the screen is oper...

Page 12: ...een s batten bar must hang freely underneath the screen roller tube The batten bar cannot contact or press against the projection screen roll Make sure to check and correctly adjust the yellow or up limit switch to avoid screen damage from a compacted batten bar Counter clockwise adjustments of this switch will raise the batten bar and clock wise adjustments will lower the batten s top setting Low...

Page 13: ...sed detergent and warm water To make the solution mix one part Simple Green 409 or other water based industrial cleaner with three parts warm water Moisten a clean cotton cloth or Q Tip with this solution lightly moisten the stained area and gently lift off the stain Never use an aggressive scrubbing action as you could damage the screen surface by removing the optical coating Remoisten the area w...

Page 14: ...TI signal may be reversed Reverse polarity Screen roller chatters when power is activated Can be caused by voltage drop bad connections or a defective switch Have an electrician or qualified service person check all hook ups including outboard wiring Unit hums in up mode The screen batten is retracting too far into the case Failure to correct can damage motor and screen Do not use the unit until t...

Page 15: ...and takes time to dissi pate If motor use is initiated before it has cooled completely the motor will shut down again when it reaches maximum tem perature Dirt fingerprints marks etc on screen surface Improper care or handling of screen Lightly brush off using an brush horse hair brush only or use a mild detergent solution with a clean rag or cotton swab Indentations appear on screen surface Debri...

Page 16: ...ation freight expenses to and from Stewart are payable by the purchaser Stewart is not responsible for damage in shipment To protect against damage or loss in transit insure the product and prepay all transportation expenses This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including warranties as to fitness for useormerchantability Anyimpliedwarrantiesoffitnessforuse ormerchan...

Page 17: ...Gemini 17 MAINTENANCE NOTES ...

Page 18: ...en com 1161 W Sepulveda Blvd Torrance CA 90502 USA l 800 762 4999 l Tel 310 784 5300 l Fax 310 326 6870 l Email request stewartfilmscreen com 2019 Stewart Filmscreen Specifications are subject to change without notice xxx ...

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