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- Page 1 SMART TRACK LIGHTING APPLICATION GUIDE SMART_TRACK_LIGHTING_APPLICATION_GUIDE_20230329...
- Page 2 Note: Information contained in this document may not be duplicated in full or in part by any person without prior written approval of Altman Lighting Its sole purpose is to provide the user with conceptual information on the equipment mentioned. The use of this...
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Page 3: Important Information
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Important Information Product Safety Notices When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters. Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by unauthorized personnel. -
Page 4: Altman Lighting Product Warranty
Altman Lighting, Inc., a subsidiary of Altman Stage Lighting Company, Inc., herein referred to as Altman, warrants each new product (except for spare parts or products Altman does not manufacture) for a period of TWO (2) years from date of shipment to correct by repair or replacement any part defect due to faulty material or workmanship. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Coupler Examples Product Safety Notices Examples Of Dmx Termination Warnings Examples Of Systems Layout Altman Lighting Product Warranty Planning Aid - Track/Components Warranty Terms Single Track Straight Run-Feed Left and Right Independent Tracks Sharing DMX Data / AC Feeds Warranty Service 3 Straight Runs of Smart Track with “L”... -
Page 6: Preface
The Smart Track Lighting System works in conjunction with numerous Altman luminaires from Incandescent to LED. These fixtures include but are not limited to the Altman Gallery, IQ Series, UV, LED and Micro series products. Luminaries fitted with smart track adapters have an addressable DMX dimmer for quartz units and DMX interface for LED color changing and white lighting units. -
Page 7: Dmx512A/Rdm Standards
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide DMX512A/RDM Standards DMX512A (DIGITAL MULTIPLEX) is a standard for digital communication networks that are commonly used to control architectural and stage lighting. The ANSI standard of E1.11 employs a differential signal at its physical layer in conjunction with a variable size packet based communication protocol. -
Page 8: Altman Smart Track Overview
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Altman Smart Track Overview Smart Track Standard Lighting Track The track is available in black or white powder coat or silver anodized. All system components and adapters are available in white, black or silver painted finish. Please refer to the specific luminaire’s data sheet for available color choices for your specified Smart Track Luminaire. -
Page 9: Smart Track Flexible Coupler
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Smart Track Standard Couplers Smart Track Flexible Coupler Smart Track Flexible Coupler The flexible connector can be used from 30° to 330°. Can be used as a DMX/ data & AC feed or as a pass through. Note: DMX/ data must be run linear. -
Page 10: Smart Track Recessed Lighting Track
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Smart Track Recessed Lighting Track The track is available in black or white powder coat or silver anodized. All system components and adapters are available in white, black or silver painted finish. Please refer to the specific luminaire’s data sheet for available color choices for your specified Smart Track Luminaire. -
Page 11: Smart Track Recessed T-Coupler
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Smart Track Recessed Couplers Smart Track Recessed T-Coupler Smart Track Recessed T-Coupler T-Coupler for joining three track sections. Can be used as a DMX / data and AC feed or as a pass through. Model Model Description Description... -
Page 12: Smart Track Current Limiting Devices
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Smart Track Current Limiting Devices End-Feed With Current Limiting Feeds End-Feed With Current Limiting Feeds Model Model Description Description AST-9001-CL-* Live End Feed with Circuit Limiting Feed, Polarity Right AST-9002-CL-* Live End Feed with Circuit Limiting Feed, Polarity Left Middle-Feed With Current Limiting Feeds Middle-Feed With Current Limiting Feeds... -
Page 13: Smart Track Aircraft Mount Kits
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Smart Track Aircraft Mount Kits Suspension Kit with Screw Gripper with Steel Cable Suspension Kit with Screw Gripper with Steel Cable Model Model Description Description Suspension Kit with Screw Gripper + Steel Cable AST-9000-KIT1-1.5 (Diameter 1.5 mm, Length 1.5 m) + Clamp with Auto Gripper Suspension Kit with Screw Gripper + Steel Cable AST-9000-KIT1-3... - Page 14 Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Smart Track Aircraft Mount Kits Suspension Kit with Screw Gripper-Black Plastic Cup-Steel Cable Suspension Kit with Screw Gripper-Black Plastic Cup-Steel Cable Model Model Description Description Suspension Kit with Screw Gripper + Black Plastic Cup + Steel Cable (Diameter 1.5 mm - Length 1.5 AST-9000-KIT5-1.5 m) with a Spherical End + Short Pendant Bracket for Suspensions...
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Page 15: Smart Track Pendant Mount Kits
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Smart Track Pendant Mount Kits Suspension Set Pendant Mount with Metal Cup Canopy Suspension Set Pendant Mount with Metal Cup Canopy Model Model Description Description Suspension Set- Crossbar + Metal cup + AST-S-9000-P1-UL-SF-***-* Mounting bracket + Stem* Note: * Add one of the following codes for finish: B - Black, W - White. -
Page 16: Planning And Design
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Planning and Design General Product Information Before you begin planning, this section contains some basic product specification and precautions when planning, designing, and installing a Smart Track Lighting system. Smart Track Lighting 2-Circuit Specification Smart Track Lighting 2-Circuit Specification The Track Lighting System shall consist of high quality aluminum extruded lighting track with integral data distribution, rugged multi adapters to support fixtures &... -
Page 17: Warning And Notices
8. The Altman Smart Track System is intended for use only with Altman Smart Track components and fixtures marked for use with the Altman Smart Track System. To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, do not use other components as part of this system. -
Page 18: Track, Components, And Dmx Contacts
Application Guide Track, Components, and DMX Contacts The Altman Lighting two circuit Smart Track incorporates a two contact DMX/track bus running along the inside of the track profile. IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! When planning the layout make sure the course of the DMX/Data Bus is continuous without change or intersec- tion. -
Page 19: Coupler Examples
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Coupler Examples Below are a few examples of the couplers available for Smart Track Lighting. Also to refer to “Smart Track Accessories” on page 8 “Smart Track Accessories” on page 8. Examples Of Dmx Termination There are a variety of configurations that can be assembled using the available Smart Track couplers. -
Page 20: Planning Aid - Track/Components
Note: Note: The layout examples in this guide shows dead end caps at the end of the run. Altman Lighting recommends the use of live end data feeds at the end of the track. This will allow for an easy additions to the system - for data daisy-chain connections from the track. -
Page 21: Independent Tracks Sharing Dmx Data / Ac Feeds
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Examples (continued): Examples (continued): Example 4 - 2 Independent Tracks Sharing Data - DMX Data / AC Feeds are Separate DMX Data Feed DMX Data Feed In from Out to Track 2 Track 1 AC Feed In Data + (Different than Track 1) Data Feed Direction... -
Page 22: Straight Runs Of Smart Track With "L" Coupler
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Examples (continued): Examples (continued): Example 5 - 2 Straight Runs of Smart Track with 1 “L” Coupler *Power can be fed at bottom right with the use of ASL-STU-9001-* and Terminator and Dead End Cap moving to bottom left. AC and DMX Data Feed In Note: Note: The examples show track seen from above. -
Page 23: Straight Runs Of Smart Track With Flex Coupler
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Examples (continued): Examples (continued): Example 7 - Closed Square or Rectangle Grip (com- prised of four straight tracks and four “L” Couplers) • Break DMX jumper inside the L Coupler to be fed DMX. • DMX needs to run linear on Smart Track. -
Page 24: Sample Installation & Guidelines
20IN (500mm) 10IN (250mm) 5/32IN (4mm) 1/2IN (12mm) Smart Track Load Distributions Smart Track Load Distributions The Altman Smart Track, should be mounted evenly. Below is recommended load distribution examples. 17IN (450mm) 17IN (450mm) 35IN (900mm) 80lbs (36Kg) 55lbs (25Kg) -
Page 25: Pendant Style Mounting
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Pendant Style Mounting Pendant Style Mounting If using pendant-style mounting, there are accessories (sold separately) available to accommodate this method of installation. Follow the spacing and weight information in Figure 5 Figure 5 when using pendant-style mounting. Aircraft Cable Mounting Aircraft Cable Mounting If using aircraft cable to mount the track, there are accessories (sold separately) available to accommodate this method of installation. -
Page 26: Power Wiring
1 x AST-9002-* - Live End, Polarity Left The following steps will walk you thru how to install and wire a Altman Smart Track Live End Feed Using your Phillips Screwdriver, unscrew the screw that is holding the outer cover to the Live End Feed. Figure 1 Figure 1 Using your Phillips Screwdriver, remove the knock out for the wire entry point for the Smart Track Live End Feed. -
Page 27: Recessed Cover Installation
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Recessed Cover Installation The following steps will walk you thru how to install a Recessed Cover onto a Live End Feed Coupler. 1. Using your Phillips Screwdriver, unscrew the screw that is holding the outer cover to the Live End Feed. Figure 1 Figure 1 2. -
Page 28: Recessed Monopoint Ceiling Adapter Install
Smart Track Lighting Application Guide Recessed Monopoint Ceiling Adapter Installation The following steps will walk you thru how to install a Monopoint Ceiling Adapter. 1. See Figure 1 Figure 1 for Hole and Mounting requirements 2. To Mount the Recessed Monopoint Ceiling Adapter to the ceiling you will need to loosen the two screws that are holding the mounting arms in place. -
Page 29: Installing Circuit Limiting Feed Device
AST-9001-CL-S-* - Live End Feed / Stacked Circuit Limiting, Polarity Left AST-9010-CL-* - Middle Feed with Circuit Limiting Feed The following steps will walk you thru how to install and wire a Altman Smart Track Circuit Limiting Device Suspended Use: Create an anchor point for the wiring. Figure 1...
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