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ETC EUTRAC Planning And Installation Manual

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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About DataTrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
General Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Help from ETC Technical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Planning the Track Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Planning the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Ground Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Suspended Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
DMX Data Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cutting Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Surface Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Suspension Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installing End Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Installing Mid Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Installing Current Limiters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Flexible or Rigid Conduit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Wiring End Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Wiring In-line Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Powering On DataTrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Loss of Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Data Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    General Warnings........3 Help from ETC Technical Services ....4 Planning .
  • Page 2 Parts and Accessories....28 Appendix A Two-circuit DataTrack Accessories ....28 DataTrack Mounting Accessories.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction About DataTrack The DataTrack System from ETC is a professional-grade track system that offers built-in DMX/RDM wiring with two separate circuits that can be independently switched or dimmed. DataTrack can be used for hybrid systems using both conventional and LED fixtures.

  • Page 4: Document Conventions

    Document Conventions This document uses the following conventions to draw your attention to important information. Note: Notes are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text. CAUTION: A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be undefined or unwanted consequences of an action, potential for data loss or an equipment problem.

  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: Planning

    Chapter 1 Planning Planning the Track Layout Consider the following elements as you plan your track layout: • Track orientation: Each piece of DataTrack has a top and a bottom. • Conduit entry points: Each piece has limited available conduit knockouts. •...

  • Page 8: 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 ground path. Note: There are a variety of configurations that can be assembled using the available DataTrack couplers.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Suspended Load Capacity

    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 11 end of line coupler Key: start track data termination location DMX IN TERM L-coupler ground inside L-coupler L-coupler ground inside ground inside Figure 6: Simple DMX system DMX TERM DMX IN L-coupler T-coupler, T-coupler, ground L-coupler ground inside ground inside, left inside, right ground inside L-coupler...
  • Page 12 end of line coupler wiring may coupler Key: start track data termination location require modification (see note below) X-coupler T-coupler, ground T-coupler, ground inside, right inside, right L-coupler, L-coupler ground inside ground inside T-coupler X-coupler X-coupler T-coupler ground inside, left ground inside, left L-coupler, L-coupler...

  • Page 13: Installation

    • ETC recommends using a power miter saw with appropriate metal blade to cut the track. • Cuts must be square and perpendicular to the track.

  • Page 14: Installation Methods

    Installation Methods DataTrack can be surface-mounted directly to a ceiling or suspended by threaded rod, aircraft cable, or drop ceiling T-track. A variety of mounting accessories are available. See DataTrack Mounting Accessories page 37 for more details. It is important that the DataTrack system is properly installed to relieve stress on connection joints. Stress on the connection joints due to weight overload and/or unlevel track installation may cause improper connection of the joints.

  • Page 15: Suspension Mounting

    Suspension Mounting • Standard kits are available for suspension mounting with 1/16 in (1.6 mm) aircraft cables. See page 38 • When mounting with threaded rod, the recommended threaded rod size is 3/8 in (9.52 mm). DataTrack Mounting • Additional track accessories are required for suspension mounting. See Accessories page 37 for more details.

  • Page 16: Installing End Feeds

    Installing End Feeds Prepare the end feeds. For top feed: a: Remove the cover screw. b: Remove the cover. c: Remove the plug. For end feed: a: Remove the cover screw. b: Remove the cover. c: Remove the plug. Figure 3: Prepare the d: Install the wire guide to the end feed connector.
  • Page 17 Connect the 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 to the terminals as illustrated, and secure the screws. Electrical connection for two 20A circuits at 120V AC: Maximum load: 2,400W 120 V...
  • Page 18 Connect DMX wiring. a: Install the wire retainer. b: Connect data line wires to screws as illustrated to track. c: Install the cover. d: Install the cover screw. When using DataTrack with DMX, it may be necessary to use separate feed connectors for power and data.

  • Page 19: Installing Mid Feeds

    Installing Mid Feeds Install the mid feed in any position on a surface-mounted track. Remove burrs. Drill hole on top of track where you want to put the adapter to pass through wires 0.55 in 0.59 in (14 mm) 0.31 in (15 mm) (7.9 mm) Figure 7: Install the mid feed...
  • Page 20 Before mounting, press in the catch using a screwdriver and remove the cover. Catch Figure 10: Press in the catch and remove cover Insert the mid feed into the track at the prepared position. Figure 11: Mounting example Using the enclosed hexagonal head wrench, turn all contact screws in the direction indicated by the arrow.
  • Page 21 After the mid feed has been fixed securely into place, wire the individual circuits and the earth conductor as shown. When wiring the track, check that the earth conductor (green/yellow) and the neutral conductors (white) are connected as indicated in Figure 13 Figure 14 .
  • Page 22 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 Standard DMX control systems may only be used if they fulfill SELV (Safety-Extra-Low- Voltage) requirements.

  • Page 23: Installing Current Limiters

    Installing Current Limiters Current limiting circuit breaker (sold separately) 1 Plate Mounting Hole 8 Cover Mounting Screws 2 Rectangular Hole 9 Cover 3 Track Feed Connector 2 10 Track Feed Connector 1 4 Round Knockout 11 Ground Tab 5 Line Terminal (Hot) 12 Line Terminal (Hot) 6 Current Limiting Circuit Breaker (sold separately) 13 Load Terminal...

  • Page 24: Installing Current Limiting Feed Connector On A J-Box

    Note: T24 (Title 24) current limiters have a 12" section of track installed on each end feed when shipped. Straight couplers are required to splice the 12" sections with other sections of track. Note: Current limiters are only ceiling mounted. Installing Current Limiting Feed Connector on a J-Box The center line of the track must be on the center of the J-Box, and the mounting holes for the J-Box must be at a 45º...

  • Page 25: 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 26: Wiring In-Line Feeds

    Wiring In-line 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 wire and connect to Neutral 1 terminal (N1) of feed connector.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    • Check live end feeds and parts are incorrect, change parts for the straight runs couplers ("T", "L," etc.) for correct current flow. proper ground path • Turn switch off, remove bulb, inspect end for • Check bulb for proper...

  • Page 28: 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 29 Problem Troubleshooting Remedy • Open adapter by removing two side screws. Check connections and routing. • Verify nipple is installed properly, making sure Multi adapter will not • Check wiring routing and the notch on the nipple is locked in place with close after data bus connections are properly the rib on the inside of adapter.

  • Page 30: Appendix A Parts And Accessories

    Appendix A Parts and Accessories Two-circuit DataTrack Accessories End Feed • Feeds power and/or data into the DataTrack system • Mounts to the end of a linear section of DataTrack • Top feed or end feed Ground Color Model Number Black EDTREF-GR Right...
  • Page 31 Mid Feed • Feeds power and/or data into the DataTrack system • Mounts anywhere inside the track • Top feed only Color Model Number Black EDTRMF White EDTRMF-1 Silver EDTRMF-5 0.29 in 7.3 mm 4.57 in 1.36 in 116.0 mm 34.5 mm I-coupler •...
  • Page 32 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 Ground Color Model Number Black EDTRLC-GI Inside White EDTRLC-GI-1 Silver EDTRLC-GI-5 Black EDTRLC-GO Outside White...
  • Page 33 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 Ground Color Model Number Black EDTRTC-GIR Inside White EDTRTC-GIR-1 Right Silver EDTRTC-GIR-5...
  • Page 34 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 Color Model Number Black EDTRXC White EDTRXC-1 Silver EDTRXC-5 1.66 in...
  • Page 35 Flex-coupler • Splices two pieces of DataTrack at a flexible angle between 30°–330° • Supports power and/or data feed • Top feed only Color Model Number Black EDTRFC White EDTRFC-1 Silver EDTRFC-5 0.42 in 10.6 mm 2.81 in 3.28 in 1.40 in 1.37 in 71.3 mm...
  • Page 36 End Cap • Provides cover to the end of all non-spliced sections of DataTrack Color Model Number Black EDTREC White EDTREC-1 Silver EDTREC-5 0.49 in 12.3 mm 1.26 in 32.0 mm 0.53 in 1.43 in 13.5 mm 0.11 in 36.2 mm 2.8 mm End-feed Canopy Cover •...
  • Page 37 Mid-feed Canopy Cover • Covers holes in ceiling surface created for feed wires from junction boxes Color Model Number Black EDTRMCC White EDTRMCC-1 Silver EDTRMCC-5 4.73 in 4.38 in 120.1 mm 111.3 mm 1.62 in 1.24 in 41.3 mm 31.6 mm 4.61 in 1.40 in 117.0 mm...
  • Page 38 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 Color Model Number Black EDTRDMXT White EDTRDMXT-1...

  • Page 39: Datatrack Mounting Accessories

    DataTrack Mounting Accessories Two-inch Pendant Clip • For pendant-mounting with 1/16 in (1.6 mm) aircraft cables (4 ft [1.22 m] length) or 3/8 in (9.52 mm) threaded rod (standard mounting kits with 24 in or 36 in [0.60 m or 0.91 m] lengths are available) Color Model Number...
  • Page 40 Five-inch Support/Feed Canopy Kit • For attaching top of aircraft cable to building in support 5.00 in 127.0 mm locations with power and/or data feed • Pendant-cable kit includes: - 4 ft (1.22 m) length of 1/16 in (1.6 mm) aircraft cable - Canopy - Cable gripper - Coupler...
  • Page 41 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 Color Model Number White EDTRTB 3.51 in 89.1 mm 1.35 in 0.75 in 34.3 mm 19.1 mm...

  • Page 42: Current Limiters

    Current Limiters Note: Title 24 compliant limiters are also available and include a 12 in (30.48 cm) permanently attached track section in compliance with California Title 20/24 requirements. End-feed: Ground Left or Right • End power feed with current limiting circuit breakers •...
  • Page 43 I-coupler • Splices two pieces of DataTrack with power feed and current limiting circuit breakers • Circuit breakers must be ordered separately (see Circuit Breaker page 42 for options) Color Model Number Black EDTRICCL White EDTRICCL-1 Silver EDTRICCL-5 Black (Title 24 Compliant) EDTRICCLT24 White (Title 24 Compliant) EDTRICCLT24-1 Silver (Title 24 Compliant) EDTRICCLT24-5 1.73 in...
  • Page 44 Circuit Breaker • 3A, 5A, 8A, or 12A current limiting breakers • One per circuit 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 1.56 in 39.7 mm...

  • Page 45: Appendix B 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 46 Route the wires under the black bridge restraints at the new locations. Insert the red and black wires into their new location. Tighten the wire-retaining screws. Gently pull on the wires to verify that they are properly connected. New Wire Connection Data In Data Out Figure 2: New wire connection...
  • Page 47 Reconfiguring DMX Data Lines...
  • Page 48 DataTrack System Planning and Installation Manual...
  • Page 49 Reconfiguring DMX Data Lines...
  • Page 50 Tel +852 2799 1220 Service: (Asia) service@etcasia.com   Web: etcconnect.com © 2017 Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.  Product information and specifications subject to change. ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety. 7066M2100 Rev B Released 2017-09  ...

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