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ETC Irideon AR500 Installation Manual

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AR500
Remote Ballast Rack
Installation Manual
Revision A
C o p y r i g h t © E le c tr o n i c T h e a t r e C o n t r o l s , I n c .
A l l R i g h t s r e s e r v e d .
P r o d u c t in f o r m a t i on a n d s p e c i f i c a t i o n s s u bj e c t t o c h a n g e .
P a r t N u m b e r : 7091M2100 R e v A
R e l e a s e d : A p r i l 2 0 0 3

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  • Page 1 ™ AR500 Remote Ballast Rack Installation Manual Revision A C o p y r i g h t © E le c tr o n i c T h e a t r e C o n t r o l s , I n c . A l l R i g h t s r e s e r v e d .
  • Page 2 ® ® ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ ™ ET C , I r i d e o n , C o m p o s e r , C o m p o s e r L i t e , A R 5 0 , A R 6 , A R 5 0 0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Main Circuit breaker protection ..... . 3 Obtaining ETC approval to energize the system ..4 Clearance and Access .
  • Page 4 Finishing installation ......22 Contact ETC for System Energization ....22...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    W a r n i n g s a n d n o t i c e c o n v e n t i o n s These symbols are used in the Irideon AR500 Remote Ballast Rack documentation and on...

  • Page 6: System Layout

    System Layout The Irideon AR500 remote ballast rack is a compact alternative power and signal distribution method for the AR500 remote luminaire. Each remote ballast rack provides space for a maximum of six individual ballast assemblies and six control electronic assemblies.

  • Page 7: Preparing For Installation

    ETC provides the following for this installation: • (2) Data Termination Preparation Kit • (1) Hex key 3/16"X9" Looped Thandle (for AR500 luminaire adjustment) The following tools and supplies are required, but not supplied by ETC, to complete the installation: • #2 Phillips screwdriver •...

  • Page 8: Obtaining Etc Approval To Energize The System

    O b t a i n i n g E T C a p p r o v a l t o e n e r g i z e t h e s y s t e m ETC approval is required to apply power to your Irideon AR500 remote ballast rack and AR500 luminaires.

  • Page 9: Ac Power Requirements

    A fully loaded remote ballast rack (up to six ballasts / two ballast per phase) would require 4200 watts of power at the specified voltage and frequency. Each remote ballast rack also requires a Main Breaker, not supplied by ETC. VAC / Hz...

  • Page 10: Cable Specification

    C a b l e S p e c i f i c a t i o n N o t e : The installation contractor is responsible for compliance with local electrical codes. The maximum length of lamp power and motor control cable from the remote ballast rack to the AR500 luminaire cannot exceed 300 feet.

  • Page 11: Installation

    35.125" w/Feet Supporting Unit Step 1: Install the remote ballast rack, resting on the four leveling feet (supplied by ETC). Step 2: Using an adjustable wrench, adjust the leveling feet as desired. Step 3: If more than one remote ballast rack is purchased, accommodations for double- high stacking of the remote ballast rack is possible.

  • Page 12: Cable Access Preparation

    The knockouts provided for lamp power out should be used only for lamp power out. Combining motor control cable with the lamp power out of the rack negates UL regulatory and the ETC warranty for this installation. b: Remove the knockouts provided for AC-In and Data-In.
  • Page 13 N o t e : There are six motor control cables total for a fully loaded ballast rack, one to each luminaire. It is suggested that you have at least two cable access holes for the motor control out cable, one per access panel, allowing up to three motor control cables through, depending on the installation requirement.

  • Page 14: Ac And Data Input Wiring

    AC and Data input wiring Knock-outs for Lamp Power out to Luminaires (Typical) Removeable covers for strain relief and hole punching. Knock-out for data in Knock-out for power in Connect AC Incoming AC cable to the rack should comply with local code. Depending on installation requirements, the rack could be wired for 3Phase or 1Phase operation.

  • Page 15: Connect Data-In And Data-Through

    Remove the exposed foil shielding from all the wire pairs in the cable. N o t e : An ETC supplied control cable preparation kit is supplied with each remote ballast rack. Use this kit for the following steps. Step 5: Cover all bare shield wires with 1/16 inch heat shrink (each twisted pair of wires in the cable should have a separate shield wire).
  • Page 16 When daisy-chaining When not daisy-chaining to another rack. 7092B4007 REV.A 1999 ETC, INC. to another rack (end-of-line). MADE IN U.S.A. Black (Data - ) Belden 9729 Red (Data + ) 7092B4007 REV.A...
  • Page 17 Step 16: Remove the exposed foil shielding from all the wire pairs in the cable. N o t e : An ETC supplied control cable preparation kit is supplied with each remote ballast rack. Use this kit for the following steps.
  • Page 18 Black (Data - ) Belden 9729 Red (Data + ) 7092B4007 REV.A 1999 ETC, INC. MADE IN U.S.A. Data + CPU #1 Data - Step 24: The common wire (shield) is not landed here and should be wrapped with heat shrink and cable tied back against the data cable.

  • Page 19: Lamp Power And Motor Control Wiring

    Lamp Power and Motor Control wiring Motor Control (Data) to Luminaire Head (Typical per luminaire) Lamp Power to Luminarie Head (Typical per luminaire) Knock-outs for Lamp Power out to Luminaires (Typical) Removeable covers for strain relief and hole punching. Knock-out for data in Not Used Not Used...
  • Page 20 N o t e : The length of cable cannot exceed 300 feet distance from the ballast rack to the AR500 luminaire. Step 3: At the end of each lamp power out cable, strip 1/4” of wire housing. Step 4: At the right side (and top) of the electrical panel, remove the first AC shield from the ballast rack a: Remove the screw securing the AC shield to the rack.

  • Page 21: Connect Motor Control Out

    Connect Motor Control Out For each AR500 luminaire, outgoing motor control must be provided by a Belden 9160 cable. Motor Control (Data) to Luminaire Head (Typical per luminaire) Lamp Power to Luminarie Head (Typical per luminaire) Not Used Not Used Data (-) Data (-) Data into the rack...
  • Page 22 Step 7: Install the appropriate colored wire in the appropriate terminal block position using the following table: Data Out Wire (twisted pairs) Pair id Terminal Black pair 1 Black pair 2 White Black pair 3 Green Black pair 4 Blue Black pair 5 Yellow...

  • Page 23: Addressing

    Addressing Least Significant Digit (Ones) 7092B4007 REV.A 1999 ETC, INC. MADE IN U.S.A. Most Significant Digit (Tens) Each luminaire address is set by two rotary switches located on the control cpu, on the electrical panel of the ballast rack. Depending on the quantity of AR500 luminaires purchased, each remote ballast rack may have up to six control cpu’s and each cpu’s must...
  • Page 24 Position 6 (Phase C) Each remote ballast rack houses up to six ballast plate assemblies. ETC offers a variety of ballast plate assemblies, which vary in voltages from 100VAC to 277VAC. Ensure that each ballast plate you are installing are the correct voltage for the service in your installation.
  • Page 25 N o t e : Only remove the grounding screws from the slots that are to be populated with ballast plates. Step 3: Install one ballast plate in each slot, following the rules for phase balancing. Step 4: Replace the grounding screw to secure the ballast plate in the unit. a: In each of the ballast slots, either left or right side, line up the ballast tray with the pem hole, on the guided slots.
  • Page 26 Contact ETC for System Energization ETC Approval is necessary prior applying power to your system. If you have purchased system energization from ETC, please contact your ETC representative to coordinate and schedule a technician for commissioning and training. ETC requires at least three weeks notification before commissioning date.
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  • Page 28 Americas 3030 Laura Lane, P.O. Box 620979, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562-0979 USA Tel: +608 831 4116 +800 688 4116 Fax: +608 836 1736 +800 555 8912 Europe Unit 5, Victoria Industrial Estate, Victoria Road, London W3 6UU, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8896 1000 Fax: +44 (0)20 8896 2000 Asia Room 605-606, Tower III Enterprise Square, 9 Sheung Yuet Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2799 1220 Fax: +852 2799 9325 Web: www.etcconnect.com...

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