INSTALLATION MANUAL
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1. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANGE INSTRUCTIONS gt The RTD system has components that must be regularly checked maintained and replaced in order to ensure safety and keep it in good condition e The best way to maintain the RTD system is to use it often Each mechanical part should be used at least once a week In this way irregular noises can be discovered in time gt Donotallow item to be operated or used if there is any question as to its safety or integrity Accidents and injuries can be the result Most accidents are the result of lack of training complacency and overconfidence Do not assume anything gt Follow the schedule outlined below as a minimum maintenance program Once the operating personnel has had an opportunity to work with the system during the first year additional procedures may be added or adjusted as is necessary depending on your facility requirements During the first six months need to inspect the tension of the operating line every month ITEM WEEKLY 6 MONTHS Operate curtain tracks Listen for unusual carrier noise Check that the curtain tracks are operating smoothly KS Inspect condition of operating line Inspect operating line tension 4 Listen for unusual pulley noise Ns Inspect master carriers and cord clamps _ _ Inspect curtain to carrier attachments Pg ke Inspect track splices for alignment Inspect track channel for debris and remov2. see picture from step 6 and back again towards the other end of the operating line WWW SHOWTEX COM 11 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY CONNECT THE ROPE ENDS WITHTHE ROPE CLAMB AND TIGHTEN THE ROPE Leave the connecting ends between the master carrier and the motor tooltip use a wrench 8 to tighten the bolts Overlap Carrier Set Limit Switch Runner single track double track tooltip use a wrench 8 to tighten the bolts 12 WWW SHOWTEX COM 10 CONNECT THE ROPE TO THE REMAINING CARRIER AND TIGHTEN tooltip use a wrench 8 to tighten the bolts 11 INSTALL THE LIMIT SWITCHES ONTO THE SINGLE TRACK Place the Limit Switch that stops the curtain when closing 8 cm from the centre of the track or centrestage Overlap Carrier Set 7 N Place the Limit Switch that stops the curtain when opening Distance from the motor 3 cm x the amount of runners 3 e g You have 24 Runners on the piece of curtain towards the motor 3 cm x 24 Runners 72 cm Place the Limit Switch 72 cm from the motor Overlap Carrier Set WWW SHOWTEX COM 13 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY 12 INSTALL THE LIMIT SWITCHES ONTO THE DOUBLE TRACK Place the Limit Switch that Stops the curtain when closing 6 cm from the end of the track Limit Switch Runner Place the Limit Switch that stops the curtain when opening Distance from the motor 3 cm x the amo
3. 4 Snhowlex AMAZING STAGE FABRICS IN MOTION CONTENT INTRODUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COMPONENTS TOOLTIPS FOR EASY ASSEMBLY YOU WILL ALSO NEED OVERVIEIN SINGLE TRACK RAIL H100 MOTOR RTO 1000 OVERVIEIN DOUBLE TRACK RAIL H100 MOTOR 1000 ASSEMBLY 1 PUT THE BOLTS AND ROPE GUIDING WHEELS IN THE RIGHT POSITION ON THE MOTOR 2 INSERT THE ENDSTOP INTO THE RAIL BEFORE SLIDING THE MOTOR INTO THE RAIL 5 SECURE THE MOTOR TO THE RAIL i REMOVE THE PLATE TO REVEAL THE ROPE THREADING DEVICE 5 INSERT THE RUNNERS AND MASTER CARRIERS INTO THE RAIL SECURE THE RETURN PULLEY ON THE END OF THE RAIL OPPOSITE TO THE MOTOR 6 THREAD 2 3 OF THE OPERATING LINE CONNECT THE ROPE ENDS WITH THE ROPE CLAMB AND TIGHTEN THE ROPE 8 BRING THE MASTER CARRIERS TO THE CENTRE POSITION OF THE RAIL OR STAGE 9 CONNECT THE ROPE TO THE MASTER OVERLAP CARRIER 10 CONNECT THE ROPE TO THE REMAINING MASTER RUNNER OR OVERLAP CARRIER AND TIGHTEN 11 INSTALL THE LIMIT SWITCHES ONTO THE SINGLE TRACK 12 INSTALL THE LIMIT SWITCHES ONTO THE DOUBLE TRACK 15 CONNECT THE 2 LIMIT SWITGH CABLES TO THE BACK OF THE RTD 1000 MOTOR 14 CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE BY TURNING IN UNTIL IT CLICKS POWER CONNECT THE LINK CABLE TO THE REMOTE CONTROL BY TURNING IT IN UNTIL IT CLICKS MOTOR 15 CONNECT THE REMOTE CONTROL TO THE MOTOR WITH THE OTHER END OF THE LINK CABLE 16 CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE TO A POWER OUTLET 17 TEST IF EVERYTHING IS IN THE CORR
4. ECT POSITION 18 INSTALL THE CURTAIN AND TEST AGAIN MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLE SHOOTING 2 WWW SHOWTEX COM 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 18 19 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The Rope Track Drive 1000 system facilitates motion of set pieces or stage curtains on a motorized operating line threaded track system gt This budget friendly compact track motor for basic curtain motion control is ideal for simple rope threaded operation as used for fixed installations in theatres and venues e The operating line and head pully guarantee maximum grip for extremely accurate movement gt The RTD 1000 system is equipped with an easy to use hand remote control with a fixed speed of 40 cm sec Open stop and close the curtain whenever you prefer gt RTD 1000 system can also be controlled with the RTD DMX Basic module equipped with 2 DMX channels open amp close gt The RTD 1000 is compatible with the ShowTex H100 Showpipe UniTrack and ShowTrack track systems SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS gt Read this user manual carefully gt The motion system may only be used to move curtains and screens Never use this system to move people animals or any other heavy objects Installation and service of the units should only be carried out by qualified technicians familiar with the system and its operation e Installation and operation must take place in a dry f
5. OPPOSITE PROMPT LINKS PUBLIEK tooltip secure the ceiling or wall bracket oS min 15 cm from the end of the track et to leave space for the RTD 1000 l Pa 7 n ar tooltip leave max 150 cm between the ceiling or wall brackets COUR STAGE LEFT PROMPT SIDE RECHTS PUBLIEK OVERLAP CARRIER OVERLAP CARRIER e tooltip define the middle of the curtain amp secure a Limit Switch 10 cm from the middle and towards the motor tooltip secure the ceiling or wall bracket min 22 cm from the end of the track RAIL H100 to leave space for the Return Pulley RETURN PULLEY 8 WWW SHOWTEX COM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW DOUBLE TRACK RAIL H100 MOTOR 1000 JARDIN STAGE RIGHT OPPOSITE PROMPT LINKS PUBLIEK Always secure the Limit Switches on the side of the track where you hang the motor When hanging the motor on the other side of the track you need to completely rotate the picture tooltip secure the ceiling or wall bracket min 15 cm from the end of the track to leave space for the RTD 1000 LIMIT SWITCH CLOSED POSITION tooltip leave max 150 cm between the ceiling or wall brackets COUR STAGE LEFT PROMPT SIDE RECHTS PUBLIEK tooltip define the middle of the curtain amp secure a Limit Switch 10 from the middle and towards the motor secure the ceiling o
6. e if required CO ae ee Inspect connections of track to building structure a gt The above maintenance schedule is recommendedfornormal operating conditions e Within 24 hours of using a recently installed system confirm that the rope tension is at correct level for curtain movement gt Above average use or location of curtain track in places with high humidity dust extreme temperature changes etc may require shorter intervals gt Take the system down following the same steps and precautions as during installation TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING lt curtain stops moving smoothly gt Check if there are items disturbing the track gt Check for damage to the track If found repair gt Check that all couplings are lined up without gaps If necessary realign gt Joints between track should not be too loose or too tight to avoid a bowed track gt Check for damage to runners If necessary replace damaged runners gt If your track has a switching point check that all parts are lined up correctly If not adjust alignment gt Check for debris on the track or runners if found remove carefully e Ifthe curtain slides out of the track check if the end stops are loose or missing If necessary tighten or replace For more technical assistance please contact your local ShowTex office 4 Snhowlex AMAZING STAGE FABRICS IN MOTION www sSHOWT EX COM
7. ension cables 1 Plug and play Limit Switch set with 3G 0 75 Cable 20 cm XLR 3 Male Plug 2 Made to measure 3G 0 75 Cable XLR Male and Female Plug TOOLTIPS FOREASY ASSEMBLY Allan Key n 3 2x Wrench size 17 Wrench size 13 Wrench size 10 Wrench size 8 Flat Screwdriver size 5 5 1 0 mm 6 WWW SHOWTEX COM COMPONENTS FOR THE RAIL YOU WILL ALSO NEED Return Pulley Double Braided Rope 3X Rope Clamps Ball Raced Runner REFER TO THE CORRECT MANUAL TO ASSEMBLE THE CHOSEN TRACK Overlap Carrier Set single track Limit Switch Runner double track Endstop Name Article code Information Use 7 Return Pulley 8050 0410 0037 0 95 kg piece 5 Double Braided Rope 7530 0308 0007 0 04 kg meter 8 mm 9 Rope clamp 8050 0248 0035 0 035 kg piece 3 mm thick 10 Ball Raced Runner 8050 0205 0087 0 03 kg piece 8 kg capacity 11 Overlap Carrier Set 8050 0246 0167 0 82 kg piece 2 pieces 72 Limit Switch Runner 8050 0228 0167 0 12 kg piece 13 Endstop 8050 0050 0001 0 03 kg piece THE RTD 1000 MOTOR CAN BE USED WITH Refer to the correct manual Rail H100 assemble ShowPipe the chosen track ShowTrack UniTrack ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW SINGLE TRACK RAIL H100 MOTOR 1000 JARDIN STAGE RIGHT Always secure the Limit Switches on the side of the track where you hang the motor When hanging the motor on the other side of the track you need to completely rotate the picture
8. r wall bracket min 22 cm from the end of the track to leave space for the Return Pulley RAIL H100 RETURN PULLEY ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY 1 PUTTHE BOLTS AND ROPE GUIDING WHEELS IN THE RIGHT POSITION ON THE MOTOR The endstop stops the curtain from moving to far Secure it in front of the motor 5 SECURE THE MOTOR TO THE RAIL tooltip use a wrench13 to secure the bolts For track installation instructions please refer to individual track manuals We used the Rai H100 10 WWW SHOWTEX COM REMOVE THE PLATE TO REVEAL THE ROPE THREADING DEVICE tooltip use an alan key 3 to unscrew the bolts tooltip use wrench 8 to unscrew the bolts 5 INSERT THE RUNNERS AND MASTER CARRIERS INTO THE RAIL SECURE THE RETURN PULLEY ON THE END OF THE RAIL OPPOSITE TO THE MOTOR For track installation instructions please refer to individual track manuals Depending on the rail or track the Return Pulley can have a different look tooltip use a wrench13 to secure the bolts 6 THREAD 2 3 OF THE OPERATING LINE on the front side of the rail and work towards the RTD 1000 motor behind the right guide wheel that serves as a guide pulley inside the guide groove of the little wheel and around the guide groove of the big wheel Repeat the same steps in the other way and secure the plate back in the correct position Thread the operating line through the Return Pulley
9. rost free environment To prevent electrocution and contact with moving parts disable the power supply before carrying out any work on the units gt Asudden unexpected start up of the system by not disabling the power in both the standard and RTD 1000 units creates a risk to the operator e Units must be installed with a corresponding earthwire with the same section as the power cable COMPONENTS COMPONENTS SINGLE TRACK RAIL H100 MOTOR 1000 1x RTD 1000 motor 1 Remote unit RTD 1000 1 Power Supply Cable 1x Plug and play Limit Switch Set 1x Link Cable 1x RTD 1000 DMX Basic Module inc 3G 0 75 Cable XLR 3 Male Plug Name Article code Information Use RTD 1000 module with remote 8050 0713 2207 1 RTD 1000 motor 11 8 kg 90W 2 Remote unit RTD 1000 2 Power Supply Cable 2m connects to power supply Plug and play Limit Switch set with 2 pieces made to measure cable 3G 0 75 Cable XLR 3 Male Plug connects to 1 5 Link Cable 25m connects to 2 RTD 1000 DMX Basic module with remote 8050 0741 2207 1 RTD 1000 motor 11 8 kg 90W 2 Power Supply Cable 2m connects to power supply 4 Plug and play Limit Switch set with 2 pieces made to measure cable 3G 0 75 Cable XLR 3 Male Plug connects to 1 5 Link Cable 25m connects to RTD 1000 DMX Basic Module DMX Cable optional 8050 7220 5127 12 5 connects to light panel Optional Plug and play Limit Switch set with ext
10. unt of runners e g You have 24 Runners on the piece of curtain towards the motor 3 cm x 24 Runners 72 cm Place the Limit Switch 72 cm from the motor Limit Switch Runner If the curtain doesn t stop when hitting the Limit Switches switch the cables from position LIMIT SWITCH OPEN CURTAIN POSITION the closest to the motor LIMIT SWITCH CLOSED CURTAIN POSITION the furthest from the motor 14 WWW SHOWTEX COM 11 CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE BY TURNING IT IN UNTIL IT CLICKS POWER IN CONNECT THE LINK CABLE TO THE REMOTE CONTROL BY TURNING IT IN UNTIL IT CLICKS MOTOR 16 CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE TO A POWER OUTLET ww showtex com FABRICS WWW SHOWTEX COM 15 ASSEMBLY S EM LY To prevent the curtain from tearing you ll have to test the motion on the rail without connecting the ends of the curtains 17 TEST IF EVERYTHING IS IN THE CORRECT POSITION Operate the Remote Unit and put the master carrier in the closed curtain position centrestage or middle of the track Adjust the limit switch closed curtain position if necessary Operate the Remote Unit and put the Carrier in the open curtain position Adjust the Limit Switch open curtain position if necessary Fashion all cables and ropes nicely with insulation tape or cable ties to prevent interference with the track system Overlap Carrier Set HAVE BRER
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