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- Page 1 DataTrack and DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual Part Number: 7066M2100 Rev: D Released: 2019-07...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ......1 About DataTrack ......1 About DataTrack Backbone . - Page 4 Current Limiters ......45 DataTrack Backbone Accessories ....48 Reconfiguring DMX Data Lines .
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Page 5: Introduction
The DataTrack System from ETC is a professional-grade track system that offers built-in DMX/RDM wiring and two separate power circuits that can be independently switched or dimmed. DataTrack can be used for hybrid systems using both conventional and LED fixtures. DataTrack easily blends into its surroundings, providing power and data reliably and discretely. -
Page 6: Data
• Maximum Load for EUTRAC systems: 2 x 16A (2 x 4600W at 230V) • Supply Wiring: 12 AWG (2.5 mm ) feed wires The DataTrack Backbone fixture adapter has a load capacity of 300W (120V supply), or 600W (230V supply) for EUTRAC systems. Document Conventions This document uses the following conventions to draw your attention to important information. -
Page 7: General Warnings
General Warnings Read and save these instructions before installing ETC DataTrack, and refer to them when making additions to or changes in the DataTrack configuration. WARNING: Mains voltage must be switched off before installation or maintenance of track or track components. -
Page 8: Help From Etc Technical Services
If you are having difficulties, your most convenient resources are the references given in this user manual. To search more widely, try the ETC website at etcconnect.com. If none of these resources are sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified below. -
Page 9: Planning
Planning Planning the Track Layout Consider the following elements as you plan your DataTrack or DataTrack Backbone track layout: • Track orientation: Each piece of track has a top and a bottom. • Conduit entry points: Each piece has limited available conduit knockouts. -
Page 10: Ground Path
Ground Path The ground path must be continuous with no interruptions. A ground path can cross itself any number of times. Continuity is the sole concern in planning a DataTrack or DataTrack Backbone ground path. Note: There are a variety of configurations that can be assembled using the available couplers. - Page 11 T-coupler T-coupler ground inside, right ground inside, right L-coupler L-coupler ground inside ground inside Ground Feed Path T-coupler T-coupler ground ground inside, left inside, left L-coupler L-coupler ground inside ground inside T-coupler T-coupler ground inside, right ground inside, right X-coupler Figure 4: Complex ground path system Note: X-couplers must be properly aligned.
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Page 12: Suspended Load Capacity
DataTrack: • Maximum load 22 lb (10 kg) with fixtures mounted on 12 in (30.5 cm) centers • Maximum distance of 10 ft (3 m) between structural mounting points for DataTrack Backbone 10 ft (3 m) max 12 in (30.5 cm) min... - Page 13 Fixture Hanger page 58 ) on DataTrack Backbone, the rated load is dependent on the span. Use the table below to determine rated load and deflection for a given span. For point loads (where the load is applied at a single point in the center of a span), multiply the load by two when determining the total load.
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Page 14: Dmx Data Path
Data transmission will become unreliable if DMX is not installed according to standard protocols. CAUTION: ETC recommends laying out the DMX data path for your track configuration BEFORE ordering all track and couplers to ensure that no loops, stars, or Y’s are created that would disrupt data transmission. - Page 15 DMX TERM DMX IN L-coupler T-coupler, T-coupler, ground L-coupler ground inside ground inside, left inside, right ground inside L-coupler L-coupler ground inside ground inside T-coupler, ground T-coupler, ground inside, right inside, left DMX “dead zone” or second DMX input required Figure 9: Advanced DMX system Planning...
- Page 16 Some coupler wiring (in couplers indicated with a star in the example above) may need to be disconnected for the data line to function as shown. See Reconfiguring DMX Data Lines page 61 for more information. DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual...
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Page 17: Installation
Cutting Track DataTrack and DataTrack Backbone come in standard lengths of 4 ft, 8 ft, and 12 ft (121 cm, 243 cm, and 365 cm). You can cut both to custom length on site. In order to ensure proper performance, use cut pieces at the end of a run with no feeds or couplers attached to the cut end. -
Page 18: Installation Methods
When using the suspended mounting method, be sure the connection joints are secure. It is strongly encouraged that installers use more than the minimum required number of suspension points when mounting DataTrack by a cable or threaded rod or when mounting DataTrack Backbone by threaded rod. -
Page 19: Suspension Mounting (Datatrack Only)
The end of the DataTrack must be enclosed with a DataTrack end cap. If you are using DataTrack Backbone, you must still enclose the end with the DataTrack end cap, but you can also optionally install a DataTrack Backbone end cap for cosmetic purposes. Because the ends of the DataTrack and DataTrack Backbone should be flush, the DataTrack end cap extends beyond the end of the DataTrack Backbone. -
Page 20: Installing End Feeds
DMX and power cannot be wired into the same end feed. Install separate end feeds for DMX and power. If you are using DataTrack Backbone, see the installation instructions provided with the DataTrack Backbone end feed housing to install the housing on the end feed. See... - Page 21 Connect the power end feed. a: Slide the end feed onto the track until it is flush with the track edge. b: Secure the end feed to the track with the provided screw. c: Rotate the wire retainer down. d: Connect the feed wires and ground wire to the terminals as illustrated, and secure the screws. Electrical connection for two 20A circuits at 120V AC: Maximum load: 1920W Fuses: 2 x 16A...
- Page 22 Install the wire retainer. b: Connect data line wires to screws as illustrated to track. c: Install the cover. d: Install the cover screw. Data line Black + Red Figure 7: Connect the DMX end feed DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual...
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Page 23: Installing Mid Feeds
Due to concerns about DMX performance, ETC recommends that you use mid feeds to provide power to the track, not DMX. If you are using DataTrack Backbone, see the installation instructions provided with the DataTrack Mid Feed Housing page 49 Backbone mid feed housing to install the housing on the mid feed. - Page 24 Before mounting, press in the catch using a screwdriver and remove the cover. Catch Figure 11: Press in the catch and remove cover Insert the mid feed into the track at the prepared position. Figure 12: Mounting example DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual...
- Page 25 Using the enclosed hexagonal head wrench, turn all contact screws in the direction indicated by the arrow. Figure 13: Mechanical attachment to track After the mid feed has been fixed securely into place, wire the individual circuits and the ground conductor as shown.
- Page 26 When the wiring is complete: a: Place the hex-head wrench in the cover. b: Reposition the cover. c: Click into place. click Figure 16: Secure the cover DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual...
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Page 27: Installing Current Limiters (Datatrack Only)
Installing Current Limiters (DataTrack only) Note: Current limiters can be used in DataTrack Backbone installations; however, the current limiters do not fit into the DataTrack Backbone housing. Overcurrent device (sold separately) 1 Plate Mounting Hole 8 Cover Mounting Screws 2 Rectangular Hole... -
Page 28: Installing Current Limiting Feed Connector On A J-Box
Slide track onto feed connectors. Make sure contact blades insert into the gap of the track bus bars. Tighten feed connector locking screws. Fasten cover with supplied theft-resistant screws, taking caution to avoid pinching any wires. Powering On the Track page 27 DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual... -
Page 29: Wiring End Feeds
Wiring End Feeds Strip ground wire and connect to a 0.25 in (6.35 mm) female quick disconnect terminal (not supplied). Push terminal onto tap clamp at ground plate. Use provided green wire for connecting between tap clamp and feed connector terminal. Strip white Neutral 1 wire and connect to Neutral 1 terminal (N1) of feed connector. -
Page 30: Wiring In-Line Feeds
Connect load from overcurrent device to feed connector terminal L1 using provided wire. Measure and strip a new wire (not provided) and connect L1 terminal (Feed Connector 1) to L1 terminal (Feed Connector 2). Follow the same instructions for Neutral 2 and Hot 2. DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual... -
Page 31: Powering On The Track
Powering On the Track Place luminaires on track. Switch overcurrent devices to ON position. Turn main power supply connector to the ON position. • The overcurrent devices will automatically switch to OFF if current ratings are exceeded. • If overcurrent devices will not remain on: Reduce the wattage on the track so the total wattage is less than the wattage specified on the overcurrent devices. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
Verify all suspended track is level and the tracks are properly installed correct number of pendant supports is being and secured used based on the weight being supported. Verify all pendant clips are properly installed over track seams. DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual... -
Page 33: Data Issues
Data Issues Problem Troubleshooting Remedy • Check track to be secured • Use proper fastener to secure track. properly to mounting surface • Check track to be level • Spacers may have to be used to correct. • Secure ends with proper fastener. Spacers may be used between ceiling and track to make the track level. - Page 34 T24 compliant on end feed with theft- resistant fastener Uncertainty if NT24 can be converted to T24 in • Cannot be converted in field • Order correct limiter model if not correct. the field DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual...
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Page 35: Parts And Accessories
Appendix A Parts and Accessories This section describes the accessories available with the DataTrack and DataTrack Backbone systems. Note: The model numbers for the DataTrack Backbone accessories refer to the DataTrack Backbone components only and do not include the related DataTrack accessories. - Page 36 EDTRMF-1 Silver EDTRMF-5 Related Accessories: DataTrack Backbone Mid Feed Housing Color Model Number Black DTB-MF-BLK White DTB-MF-WHT Silver DTB-MF-SLV Custom DTB-MF-CST 0.29 in 7.3 mm 4.57 in 1.36 in 116.0 mm 34.5 mm DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual...
- Page 37 I-coupler • Splices two pieces of DataTrack in line • Supports power and/or data feed • Top feed only DataTrack Color Model Number Black EDTRIC White EDTRIC-1 Silver EDTRIC-5 0.42 in 1.37 in 4.72 in 10.6 mm 34.9 mm 120.0 mm 1.40 in...
- Page 38 L-coupler • Splices two pieces of DataTrack at a 90° angle • Supports power and/or data feed • Top feed only • Either ground outside or ground inside DataTrack Ground Color Model Number Black EDTRLC-GI Inside White EDTRLC-GI-1 Silver EDTRLC-GI-5...
- Page 39 T-coupler • Splices three pieces of DataTrack at a 90° angle • Support power and/or data feed • Top feed only • Either ground outside or ground inside, left or right DataTrack Ground Color Model Number Black EDTRTC-GIR Related Accessories:...
- Page 40 X-coupler • Splices four pieces of DataTrack at a 90° angle • Supports power and/or data feed • Top feed only • Data can be routed to either pair of interior corners, field-configurable DataTrack Color Model Number Black EDTRXC White...
- Page 41 Flex-coupler • Splices two pieces of DataTrack at a flexible angle between 30°–330° • Supports power and/or data feed • Top feed only • Can be used to connect DataTrack in a DataTrack Backbone installation, but will not be supported within the...
- Page 42 DataTrack Color Model Number Black EDTRSC White EDTRSC-1 Silver EDTRSC-5 Related Accessories: DataTrack Backbone Straight Locking Joint Color Model Number DTB-LJ 0.42 in 10.6 mm 2.64 in 1.42 in 67.0 mm 36.1 mm DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual...
- Page 43 End Cap • Provides cover to the end of all non-spliced sections of DataTrack • Must be used even when DataTrack Backbone is used; DataTrack Backbone end cap may also be used for cosmetic purposes (see page 57 DataTrack Color...
- Page 44 End-feed Canopy Cover • Covers holes in ceiling surface created for feed wires from junction boxes • Not for use with DataTrack Backbone DataTrack Color Model Number Black EDTRCC White EDTRCC-1 Silver EDTRCC-5 4.46 in 4.46 in 113.3 mm 113.3 mm 0.37 in...
- Page 45 DMX Terminator • Terminates DMX data run • One terminator required per data feed, positioned at the end of the DMX data • Multiple data feeds and terminations may be required in a single DataTrack system DataTrack Color Model Number...
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Page 46: Datatrack Mounting Accessories
• For pendant-mounting with 1/16 in (1.6 mm) aircraft cables, threaded 3/8 in IPS, or 5/8 in threaded rod - Accessory kits with 48 in (1.22 m) aircraft cables are available • Not for use with DataTrack Backbone DataTrack Color Model Number... - Page 47 - 4 ft (1.22 m) length of 1/16 in (1.6 mm) aircraft cable - Canopy - Cable gripper - Coupler • The diameter of the hole for running cable through the support/feed canopy kit is 7/8 in (22.22 mm) • Not for use with DataTrack Backbone DataTrack Color Model Number White EDTR5SF-1 Five-inch Support Canopy Kit •...
- Page 48 T-bar Mounting Clip • For use with 15/16 in (23.81 mm) T-grid system • Support independent of ceiling • Kit from ETC includes mounting nut • Not for use with DataTrack Backbone DataTrack Color Model Number White EDTRTB 3.51 in 89.1 mm...
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Page 49: Current Limiters
• End power feed with overcurrent device • Overcurrent devices must be ordered separately (see Overcurrent Device page 47 for options) • Can be used in a DataTrack Backbone installation, but will not be supported within the DataTrack Backbone DataTrack Ground... - Page 50 I-coupler • Splices two pieces of DataTrack with power feed and overcurrent device • Overcurrent devices must be ordered separately (see Overcurrent Device page 47 for options) • Can be used in a DataTrack Backbone installation, but will not be supported within the DataTrack...
- Page 51 Overcurrent Device • 3A, 5A, 8A, or 12A overcurrent devices • One per circuit DataTrack Color Model Number Black EDTRCL-3A White EDTRCL-3A-1 Black EDTRCL-5A White EDTRCL-5A-1 Black EDTRCL-8A White EDTRCL-8A-1 Black EDTRCL-12A White EDTRCL-12A-1 0.38 in 9.5 mm 0.78 in 19.8 mm...
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Page 52: Datatrack Backbone Accessories
Color Model Number Black EDTREF-GR Right White EDTREF-GR-1 Silver EDTREF-GR-5 Black EDTREF-GL Left White EDTREF-GL-1 Silver EDTREF-GL5 3 in 2.05 in 1.71 in 76.2 mm 52 mm 43.5 mm 3.28 in 83.4 mm DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual... - Page 53 • Housing for mid feed (see page 32 DataTrack Backbone Color Model Number Black DTB-MF-BLK White DTB-MF-WHT Silver DTB-MF-SLV Custom DTB-MF-CST Related Accessories: DataTrack Mid Feed Color Model Number Black EDTRMF White EDTRMF-1 Silver EDTRMF-5 4.66 in 118.4 mm 3.46 in 88 mm 5.34 in .79 in...
- Page 54 Silver EDTRLC-GI-5 Black EDTRLC-GO Outside White EDTRLC-GO-1 Silver EDTRLC-GO-5 6.76 in 171.8 mm .79 in 20 mm 3.23 in 82.1 mm 3.46 in 88 mm 1.71 in 5.05 in 43.5 mm 128.2 mm DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual...
- Page 55 • Includes pull box, which facilitates wiring and allows space for a service loop DataTrack Backbone Color Model Number Black DTB-LF-BLK White DTB-LF-WHT Silver DTB-LF-SLV Custom DTB-LF-CST Related Accessories: DataTrack L-coupler Ground Color Model Number Black EDTRLC-GI Inside White EDTRLC-GI-1 Silver EDTRLC-GI-5 Black EDTRLC-GO...
- Page 56 White EDTRTC-GOL-1 Left Silver EDTRTC-GOL-5 3.46 in 88 mm 5.05 in 128.2 mm .79 in 5.05 in 20 mm 128.2 mm 3.23 in 82.1 mm 11.81 in 300 mm 1.71 in 43.5 mm DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual...
- Page 57 • Includes pull box, which facilitates wiring and allows space for a service loop DataTrack Backbone Color Model Number Black DTB-TF-BLK White DTB-TF-WHT Silver DTB-TF-SLV Custom DTB-TF-CST Related Accessories: DataTrack T-coupler Ground Color Model Number Black EDTRTC-GIR Inside White EDTRTC-GIR-1 Right Silver EDTRTC-GIR-5 Black...
- Page 58 Color Model Number Black EDTRXC White EDTRXC-1 Silver EDTRXC-5 3.46 in 88 mm 5.05 in 128.2 mm 5.05 in 128.2 mm .79 in 20 mm 11.81 in 1.71 in 300 mm 43.5 mm DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual...
- Page 59 DataTrack Backbone Color Model Number Black DTB-XF-BLK White DTB-XF-WHT Silver DTB-XF-SLV Custom DTB-XF-CST Related Accessories: DataTrack X-coupler Color Model Number Black EDTRXC White EDTRXC-1 Silver EDTRXC-5 3.46 in 88 mm 5.05 in 128.2 mm 5.05 in...
- Page 60 Related Accessories: DataTrack Electrical Straight Coupler Color Model Number Black EDTRSC White EDTRSC-1 Silver EDTRSC-5 2.05 in 1.71 in 52 mm 43.5 mm 0.5 in 12.7 mm 10 in 1.37 in 254 mm 34.9 mm DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual...
- Page 61 End Cap • Provides cover to the end of all non-spliced sections of DataTrack Backbone • Use in conjunction with DataTrack end cap (DataTrack Backbone end cap does not End Cap replace DataTrack end cap); see page 39 DataTrack Backbone...
- Page 62 Fixture Hanger • Fixture hanger for mounting fixtures without track adapters to DataTrack Backbone • Uses wingnut bolt to secure hanger to DataTrack Backbone • Combination of steel and nylon washers provides both the secure mounting of the fixture yoke to the...
- Page 63 Fixture Hanger for Emergency Lighting • Fixture hanger for mounting fixtures without track adapters for use in emergency lighting to DataTrack Backbone • Uses a tool-operated bolt to secure hanger to DataTrack Backbone (8 mm Allen wrench required for installation) •...
- Page 64 58 Fixture Hanger for Emergency Lighting page 59 • Includes a blanking plug (part number J1648) for fixtures that automatically terminate DMX (to ensure that the DMX signal continues along the DataTrack data bus) DataTrack Backbone Connector Color Model Number...
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Page 65: Reconfiguring Dmx Data Lines
Appendix B Reconfiguring DMX Data Lines Based on your system layout, you may need to reposition data lines. For this, you will need a small flat- blade screwdriver and a small Phillips-head screwdriver. This example demonstrates repositioning data lines for the X-coupler, but the same information applies to T-couplers, too. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the cover to the coupler. - Page 66 New Wire Connection Data In Data Out Figure 2: New wire connection Repeat steps 5 and 6 for all remaining connections. Replace the coupler cover and secure in place. DataTrack/DataTrack Backbone System Planning and Installation Manual...
- Page 67 Reconfiguring DMX Data Lines...
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