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1. 255 086 000 623 23 ORANGE 255 032 038 624 24 SCARLET 255 000 000 625 25 ORANGE RED 225 000 000 626 26 LT RED 139 000 009 627 27 MED RED 139 000 009 628 139 000 009 629 Switch settings 630 639 Red Green Blue DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 255 120 101 5630 30 LT SALMON PINK 255 122 134 631 31 SALMON PINK 255 075 082 632 32 MED SALMON PINK 255 183 210 633 33 NO COLOR PINK 255 125 144 5634 34 FLESH PINK 255 181 202 3635 35 LT PINK 255 118 157 5636 36 MED PINK 255 165 214 637 37 PALE ROSE PINK 249 162 193 638 38 LT ROSE 205 000 094 639 39 EXOTIC SANGRIA Switch settings 640 649 Red Green Blue DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 255 088 058 640 40 LT SALMON 255 042 028 641 41 SALMON 233 000 036 642 42 DEEP SALMON 255 061 143 5643 43 DEEP PINK 255 052 156 644 44 MIDDLE ROSE 207 000 070 645 45 ROSE 169 000 044 646 46 MAGENTA 105 045 115 647 47 LT ROSE PURPLE 203 035 165 648 48 ROSE PURPLE 149 000 114 649 49 MED PURPLE Lighting Inc BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 19 Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Fixture Settings Switch settings 690 699 Red Green Blue DATA 000 086 037 690 90 DARK YELLOW GREEN DATA 000 054 045 691 91 PRIMARY GREEN DATA 000 193 189 692 92 TURQUOISE DATA 000 134 1532. Circuits should be conducted on flat copper buses In addition to power the track lighting system shall have 2 conductors exposed on the bottom for the transmission of a low voltage control data signal known as DMX 512 and the RDM protocol Remote Device Management for remote authorization of track units and fixture status features All components for connecting power to and within the track will have the means to feed n or feed thru the low voltage data control signal Track system shall have DMX terminator devices for installation at the end of each individual run of DMX The track system shall have a complete line of components including in line and feed thru connectors as well as L turns and Live Ends to join data and electrify separate track pieces This track system shall be U L or ETL listed DMX Track System Fixtures Fixtures for use on the DMX track system shall consist of a family of luminaries designed with an on board DMX interface and 2 Circuit track adapter designed to mechanically hang power and feed data The track adapter shall have one mechanical lock securing to the track and another mechanical lock to also feed power Their will be two gold plated spring loaded contacts on the adapter which make contact with the DMX lines for data positive and data negative signals A switch will be provided on the track adapter that allows for the choosing of power circuit one or two and a middle location for power off Fixtures for use on
3. Lighting Inc www altmanlighting com BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 7 31 5 www altmanlighting com Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Parts amp Accessories All part numbers ending in are available n white black or silver Add the following codes to finish 3 1 for Silver 2 2 for Black 1 3 for White 115 16 OY Pendant H Profile Housing for Smart Track for aircraft cable or stem mounting where a wire way may be needed or a strengthened support Silver Anodized only Can be custom powder painted Part Number ASL 459 403 160 Length Can be field cut H Profile Joiner Mechanical straight coupler for connecting 2 x H Profile Hard ware by others Part Number ASL 99 688 0 Silver Only H Profile Clip Clip for mounting aircraft cable stem or threaded rod to H Profile Slides into top groove in H Profile Part Number ASL 198 000009 0 Silver Only H Profile End Plate For capping off the ends of the H Profile Silver only Can be custom powder painted Part Number ASL 99 687 3 Lighting Inc BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT Planning Aid For Track Components amp DMX Contacts The Altman 2 Circuit Smart Track incorporates a 2 contact DMX track bus running along the inside of the track profile When Planning the layout make sure the course of the DMX Data Bus is continuous For example without change or intersection The positions of the Data buses are defined when looking at the
4. More then one DMX data line may need to be run Part Number ASL 99814 Dead End Cap End cap for end of track run Part Number ASL 99900 a o Lighting Inc www altmanlighting com BRINGING nes 4 LIGHT Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Parts amp Accessories All part numbers ending in are available in white black or silver Add the following codes to finish 3 1 for Silver 2 2 for Black 1 3 for White DMX Track Terminator Smart Track adapter with 100 ohm resistor wired across data positive and data negative for ending a single DMX data run Must be used at the opposite end of the DMX data feed Part Number ASL 99780 J Box Cover The J Box cover can be used with any AC feed component Part Number ASL 198600006 Mounting Clip Attaches to upper groove of track as shown Can be used with threaded rod up to 3 8 with contractor supplied hardware or stem and canopy kits below Part Number 99 198000001 Stem Mounting Part Numbers 99 19810000900W 5 Diameter Canopy Kit for stem suspension Needed for attaching stem to J Box or other structures 99 19810002301W 3 8 Pendant Stem 24 Long 99 19810002401W 3 8 Pendant Stem 48 Long Stems cannot be cut in the field unless the cut stem can be re thread stem on site T Bar Clip a For surface mounting with 15 16 T Grid systems with support independ i He ent of ceiling Silver only Part Number ASL 000004 01
5. data must run linear Part Number ASL 99806 Flexible Coupler The flexible connector can be used from 30 to 330 Can be used as a DMX data amp AC feed or as a pass through Note DMX data must be run linear Part Number ASL 985812 33 16 4 3 o Lighting Inc www altmanlighting com BRINGING nes 4 LIGHT Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Parts amp Accessories All part numbers ending in are available in white black or silver Add the following codes to finish 3 1 for Silver 2 2 for Black 1 3 for White L Coupler L Coupler with DMX data contacts Can be uses as a feed for either DMX data or AC Note DMX data must be run linear Part Numbers ASL 99809 DMX contacts inside ASL 99810 DMX contacts outside X Coupler 4 x 90 Joiner Can be used as a DMX data amp AC feed or as a pass through Note Special care must be taken when laying out and wiring DMX data in and out of the X Coupler to keep the DMX running linear This means breaks inside the X on the control signal may be necessary More then one DMX data line may need to be run Part Number ASL 99816 T Coupler T Coupler for joining 3 x track sections Can be used as a DMX data amp AC feed or as a pass through Note Special care must be taken when laying out and wiring DMX data n and out of the T Coupler to keep the DMX running linear This means breaks inside the T on the control signal may be necessary
6. Positive Example 4 2 x Independent Tracks Shar ng DMX Data AC Feed Separate AC amp DMX Data Feed In Power can be fed at bottom right w the use of A ASL 99802 and Terminator amp Dead End Cap moving to bottom left Track 1 Track 2 The following examples show track seen from above The opening of the track shows downwards Lighting Inc BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT www altmanlighting com 11 Planning Aid For Track Components amp DMX Contacts Example 5 2 x Straight Runs of Smart Track With One L Turn AC amp DMX Data Feed In Power can be fed at the top right w the use of A ASL 99803 w Terminator amp Dead End Cap moving to bottom left The following examples show track seen from above The opening of the track shows downwards Lighting Inc www altmanlighting com BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 12 The following examples show track seen from above The opening of the track shows downwards www altmanlighting com Planning Aid For Track Components amp DMX Contacts Example 6 3 x Straight Runs of Smart Track With Two Opposite L Turns AC amp DMX Data Feed In Power can be fed at the top right w the use of A ASL 99803 w terminator amp Dead End Cap moving to bottom left Lighting Inc BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 13 Planning Aid For Track Components amp DMX Contacts Example 7 Closed Square or Rectangle Grid Break DMX jum
7. and NOT connected to an in line dimmer 10 Do not attempt to energize anything other than Lighting Track Fixtures on the lighting track To reduce the risk of fire and electrical shock do not attempt to connect power tools extension cords appliances and the like to the lighting track 11 Data Control Wires on the 2 circuit adaptors and track are to be used for DMX or RDM control signals only rated max 5 volts 1 Amp 12 During installation do not connect data control cables to the lighting track with electric power connected Power off the lighting track first insert the data control cable and then turn power back onto the lighting track Voltage spikes can damage the fixtures 13 Keep the data rail control circuits on the lighting track as clean as possible Use a clean lint free cloth with isopropyl alcohol to clean the data rail control circuits in the event of dirt and dust collection The data control lines have to be absolutely clean and free of dirt and dust for a reliable connection with the data contacts of the fixture www altmanlighting com MAN 57 Alexander St Yonkers NY 10701 Li l O ighting Inc Tel 1 800 4Altman Fax 914 963 7304 BRINGING IMAGINATION O LIGHT Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Fixture Settings LED CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIXTURES WITH SMART LED INSTALLED There are four different selectable modes of control Switches are located under the moveable access door on the side of th
8. exam ple address 680 is close to Rosco 80 gel The table below shows the 600 series numbers the color name and the DMX values used to create each color Preset RoscoLux color lookup table Switch settings 600 609 Red Green Blue DATA 000 000 000 600 all off DATA 255 147 131 601 01 LT BASTARD AMBER DATA 255 208 168 602 02 BASTARD AMBER DATA 255 178 142 603 03 DRK BASTARD AMBER DATA 255 179 145 604 04 MED BASTARD AMBER DATA 255 208 198 605 05 ROSE TINT DATA 238 246 194 606 06 NO COLOR STRAW DATA 239 247 187 607 07 PALE YELLOW DATA 245 224 175 608 08 PALE GOLD DATA 255 206 132 609 09 PALE AMBER GOLD 5 i Lighting Inc www altmanlighting com BRINGING ri ke J LIGHT 18 Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Fixture Settings Switch settings 610 619 Red Green Blue DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 233 254 000 5610 10 MED YELLOW 254 234 086 5611 11 LT STRAW 231 246 026 5612 12 STRAW 255 221 130 5613 13 STRAW TINT 255 203 018 5614 14 MED STRAW 255 186 000 5615 15 DEEP STRAW 255 189 092 616 16 LT AMBER 255 156 084 617 17 LT FLAME 255 158 072 618 18 FLAME 255 000 000 619 19 FIRE Switch settings 620 629 Red Green Blue DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA 255 157 000 620 20 MED AMBER 255 118 000 621 21 GOLDEN AMBER 255 050 000 622 22 DEEP AMBER
9. the lamp hours for each quartz unit in the system There is a built in default of 30 minutes in the lamp hour time count even after a reset of the counter The power line frequency is used as a time base to calculate the number of hours a lamp has been operating The time base is compensated to work with either 50 or 60 Hz power If the lamp is on at any level above 0 the lamp timer is counting Internally the number of hours minutes and seconds is held in RAM memory When the number of hours changes the new number of hours is stored in non volatile EEPROM memory The lamp timer is paused when the dimmer is set to 0 Minutes and seconds are not stored in the EEPROM memory To do so would over exercise the EEPROM using its limited number of write cycles within a month of operation If power to the dimmer 1s lost the last number of hours saved to EEPROM is recalled upon power up Also at power up the minutes timer is loaded with 30 minutes This scheme is in place to compensate for the potential of minutes lost during a power down cycle The total number of lamp hours which the timer can accumulate is 65 535 hours Once the timer reaches this maximum it will not roll over The total remains at the maximum Standard RDM commands are used to read the lamp hour meter An RDM SET command is used to reset the lamp hour meter When the lamp hour meter is reset to 0 the saved EERPOM value is also updated www altmanlighting com 57 Ale
10. track opening The necessary live ends and connecting parts are to be selected from the symbols key below Data ASL 23310 4 Smart Track Positive ASL 23320 8 Smart Track ASL 23330 12 Smart Track Data Negative This symbol can be any of the above track pieces cut to different lengths in the field A ASL 99802 Live End w DMX Data Contact Inside A ASL 99803 Live End w DMX Data Contact Outside a ASL 99874 Straight Coupler ASL 99809 L Coupler w DMX Data Contact Inside ASL 99810 L Coupler w DMX Data Contact Outside T 4 ASL 985812 Flexible Connector E ASL 99780 DMX Terminator DI ASL 99900 Dead End Cap The follow ng examples show track seen from above The opening of the track shows downwards Lighting Inc www altmanlighting com BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT Planning Aid For Track Components amp DMX Contacts Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Single Smart Track Single Smart Track Straight Run w 2 Tracks amp Straight Run Feed Right Straight Run Feed Left Middle Joiner AC amp DMX Data Feed In AC amp DMX Data Feed In AC amp DMX Data Feed In The following examples show track seen from above The opening of the track shows downwards Lighting Inc www altmanlighting com BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 10 Planning Aid For Track Components amp DMX Contacts i Data Negative AL DMX Jumped Out DMX Jumped In AC Feed In Data
11. 693 93 BLUE GREEN DATA 000 131 106 694 94 KELLY GREEN DATA 000 086 133 695 95 MED BLUE GREEN DATA 255 000 000 696 Red DATA 000 255 000 697 Green DATA 000 000 255 698 Blue DATA 255 255 255 099 white The 700 series is used for color fades 700 709 R G B fades The ones digit is used to set the speed Lower ones digit settings yield faster fades 1 e 700 faster fade 709 slower fade 780 789 RG GB BR The ones digit is used to set the speed Lower ones digit settings yield faster fades 1 e 780 faster fade 789 slower fade 800 809 White strobe The ones digit is used to set the speed Lower ones digit settings yield faster strobes 1 e 800 faster strobe 809 slower strobe 810 819 Red strobe The ones digit 1s used to set the speed Lower ones digit settings yield faster strobes 1 e 810 faster strobe 819 slower strobe 820 829 Green strobe The ones digit is used to set the speed Lower ones digit settings yield faster strobes 1 e 820 faster strobe 829 slower strobe 830 839 Blue strobe The ones digit is used to set the speed Lower ones digit settings yield faster strobes 1 e 830 faster strobe 839 slower strobe 840 849 Rainbow strobe The ones digit is used to set the speed Lower ones digit settings yield faster strobes 1 e 840 faster strobe 849 slower strobe 900 series Random Any address that starts with 9 triggers this mode The ones and tens v
12. Altman Lighting Smart Track Lighting System User Manual p www altmanlighting com Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Table of Contents Smart Track Introduction 3 Smart Track Part and Accessories 4 Smart Track Planning Aid 9 Smart Track Lighting amp Track Specifications 16 Safety amp Installation Instructions 17 Smart Track LED Fixture Settings 18 Smart Track Quartz amp HID Settings 21 Smart Track Fixture Installation 22 Smart Track Maximum Weight Loads 23 Smart Track 120 V AC Wiring 23 Smart Track Fixture RDM Features 24 RAD Remote Authorization Device 26 www altmanlighting com 57 Alexander St Yonkers NY 10701 Tel 1 800 4Altman Fax 914 963 7304 Lighting Inc 7 BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 2 Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Introduction Smart Track Altman Architectural Theatrical Smart Track Lighting Systems is a revolutionary way to bring digital control signals to addressable architectural theatrical lumanaires without the need for dimmer packs and bulky cable runs Altman Smart Track is easy to lay out install and offers lighting professionals the opportunity to easily create and activate new lighting scenes time after time The Smart Track Lighting System works in conjunction with Altman Smart Track lumanaires from the IQ Series a family of pars UV LED and wall washers the Master amp Micro Series of pars and ellipsoidals and select Theatrical fixtures Quartz C
13. Cir cuit 2 until the contacts are fully engaged into their respective track slots Caution Locking into either circuit will apply power immediately to the fixture Test the fixture Repeat steps 1 5 for each additional fixture a y u E a ill 4 al A www altmanlighting com 57 Alexander St Yonkers NY 10701 Tel 1 800 4Altman Fax 914 963 7304 Lighting Inc BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 22 Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Important Smart Track and Smart Lighting Fixtures are NOT designed for vertical or sideways mounting Smart Track must be installed with opening facing down in all circumstances Installations not adhering to this warning will void the warranty as well as may compromise the integrity of the luminaries and the DMX signal Track Maximum Load The drawings show the maximum mechanical load permitted by Smart Track for Smart Fixtures 22 bs 22 Ibs 22 lbs 22 Ibs 6 6 lbs 6 6 lbs 6 6 Ibs 6 6 Ibs 11 Ibs 11 Ibs 11 Ibs 11 Ibs Smart Track Electrical Connection for 120 V Alternating Current Maximum load 2 400 VA Fuse 2 x 20 Amp Supply Cable 5 x 12 Guage recommended 20A a ag 20A E ee Tg TE NI 120V 120V NI 8 en En D www altmanlighting com 57 Alexander St Yonkers NY 10701 Tel 1 800 4Altman Fax 914 963 7304 Lighting Inc BRINGING IMAGINATI
14. DM low voltage and LED selections are available in both Smart to Non Smart versions of various types Smart units have an addressable DMX dimmer for quartz units a DMX on off relay for CDM and on board power supply and DMX interface for LED lighting units Non Smart units work via direct power and cannot be addressed or controlled With Smart Track you can dim individual quartz lamps switch the CDM lamps on and off as well as dim and color mix LED sources The unique features and capabilities of Altman Smart Track make it the ideal solution for many applications The system 1s suitable for retail stores museums churches restaurants theme parks night clubs and much more The range of applications for Altman Smart Track is as varied as the looks the system makes possible Altman Smart Track is a comprehensive system of components that offers innovative soloutions for transporting control signals as well as power to individual lumanaires Whether using simple architectural stations a laptop or a DMX based theatrical lighting console the lighting professionals are always n control with Smart Track The heavy duty extruded aluminum track is ideal for demanding applications where a low profile look is desired but numerous lumanaires are required The Altman Smart luminaires retain their identity and programming even when moved to new location on the track Automated luminaires as well as other DMX luminaires and accessories may be controlled fr
15. ON TO LIGHT 23 Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Fixture RDM Features Altman Lighting is working within the ANSI Standard E1 20 for RDM to bring intelligent RDM products and systems to end user customers Intelligent RDM is presently incorporated into Altman s Smart Track system and fixtures The RDM system is offered by Wybron Inc Infogate is the software at the heart of the RDM based InfoTrace system In order for the Altman Smart Track system to work with the Wybron Infotrace system the PC hub InfoTrace software InfoTrace gateway and luminaires have to be setup properly Please refer to the Wybron setup manuals and Altman Smart Track instructions on page18 21 The RDM feedback that can be obtained from any Altman Smart Track Luminaire is DMX ad dress DMX addressing the fixtures through RDM 1s done with a device called the RAD Remote Authorization Device by Doug Fleenor Designs Smart Track LED luminaires can have their preset colors strobes and fades triggered via the RAD by entering in the appropriate preset number in lieu of a DMX address Altman Smart Track Luminaires with on board dimmers have additional RDM feedback capabilities such as fixture type ID The ID is generic and simply states Altman Dimmer Two additional RDM feedback features are lamp failure alert and lamp hour tracking Operating Procedure to Sense a Quartz Lamp Failure or an Interruption in the Data Line Note For proper current sensing of Altman Sma
16. alues are ignored Lighting Inc BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 20 www altmanlighting com Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Fixture Settings UARTZ CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIXTURES WITH SMART DIMMER INSTALLED There are four different selectable modes of control Switches are located under the moveable access door on the side of the electronics box The single RED S1 2 position binary DIP switch sets each mode of control The three WHITE S2 S3 S4 10 position rotary decimal switches set the DMX address or dimmer levels Red DIP switch S1 2 1 Mode Fixture hanging down from Track White Rotary switches S4 S3 S2 left right Open DN Open DN Manual dimming control Intensity levels 000 to 100 S4 S3 S2 Open DN Closed UP Full ON Rotary switch settings are ignored Closed UP Open DN DMX control and local addressing DMX channels 001 to 512 S4 S3 S2 Closed UP Closed UP RDM control and remote addressing Rotary switch settings are ignored Note Fixture will remember the last fixture address setting state after power is removed and re applied HID CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIXTURES WITH SMART HID IN STALLED There are four different selectable modes of control Switches are located under the moveable access door on the side of the electronics box The single RED S1 2 position binary DIP switch sets each mode of control The three WHITE S2 S3 S4 10 position rotary decimal
17. e electronics box The single RED S1 2 position binary DIP switch sets each mode of control The three WHITE S2 S3 S4 10 position rotary decimal switches set the DMX address or dimmer levels Red DIP switch S1 2 1 Mode Fixture hanging down from Track White Rotary switches S4 S3 S2 left right Open DN Open DN Manual RGB color control Intensity levels 000 to 100 S4 S3 S2 Open DN Closed UP Full ON RGB all on gives White Rotary switch settings are ignored Closed UP Open DN DMX control and local addressing DMX channels 001 to 512 S4 S3 S2 Closed UP Closed UP RDM control and remote addressing Rotary switch settings are ignored Rotary Dial and Dipswitch Controls S4 So Se S Please note that these are viewed as the fixture hangs below the Smart Track a s Track Adapter Up C100 X10 Note Fixture will remember the last fixture address setting state after power is removed and re applied except in stand alone programs Spectra Series LED luminaires have standalone programs that can be activated in either DMX or RDM modes When in DMX mode the functions are accessed by setting the address switches to the various values as described be low When in RDM mode the functions are accessed by using the RAD to set the address numbers The 600 series of addresses selects static colors that are representative of popular Rosco gel color numbers For
18. efore installing the SMART TRACK fixtures and lighting track 2 Only a qualified electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code and all local codes and ordinances should perform installation of the Smart Track system 3 Do not install the track n damp or wet locations 4 Do not install any parts of the track system less than 5 feet above the floor 5 Do not install any fixtures closer than six inches from combustible materials 6 Do not use this track with a power supply cord or convenience receptacle adaptor 7 The Altman Smart Track System is intended for use only with Altman Smart Track com ponents 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 Data Cable shall be suitable for transport of USITT DMX 512A ANSI E1 11 2004 and RDM ANSI E1 20 2006 control information between Smart Track Sections and the Light ing Control System example Belden 9842 or CAT 5 Ethernet cable Example Belden 1583A can be used DO NOT CONNECT DMX PIN I DIGITAL COMMON DIRECTLY TO EARTH AC GROUND AT THE TRACK POWER DATA FEEDS DMX Data Digital Common is allowed to float at track Power Data feeds and remains un terminated 8 The 2 circuit track contains 2 hot circuits and 2 neutral conductors allowing a maximum load of 2 x 20A at 120 volts 9 Insure that ALL lighting branch circuits for the smart track are dedicated
19. it Smart Track ASL 23320 8 Section 2 Circuit Smart Track ASL 23330 12 Section 2 Circuit Smart Track Smart Track Features Color and finish The track is available in black or white powder coat or silver anodized All system components and adapters are available in white black or painted finish Easy to cut on site Any given profile can be easily cut to length on site It is not necessary to cut back and bend back copper wire Mounting Points The track has pre punched holes 1 4 6mm x 3 8 35mm for surface mounting The holes are spaced 8 on center and can be easily pushed out using a screwdriver Lighting Inc www altmanlighting com BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Parts amp Accessories All part numbers ending in are available in white black or silver Add the following codes to finish 3 1 for Silver 2 2 for Black 1 3 for White Live End Feeds With gold plated DMX data bus contacts amp nickel plated line voltage springs for feeding AC and DMX in or out Part Numbers ASL 99802 DMX contacts inside ASL 99803 DMX contacts outside Straight Coupler Recessed for butt joint of two pieces of Smart Track with DMX data contacts For feeding through DMX and AC only Non Feed Part Number ASL 99874 Electrical Straight Coupler Straight coupler for joining two pieces of Smart Track Can be used as a feed for either DMX data or AC Note DMX
20. om the Altman Smart Track by using a Smart Track DMX convenience adapter AC convenience adapters are also available Non DMX luminaires can be controlled via the Smart Box a Smart 600 watt maximum load addressable dimmer with a receptacle for powering and dimming from the track Support for these types of fixtures is independent from the track For total flexibility you can choose your protocol Smart Track is compatible with DMX and RDM Remote Devise Management It can also be integrated into existing systems to easily expand new designs By incorporating the digital control signal into the track the Smart Track system allows dimming switching and effects to be obtained when using any of the numerous compatible Altman lumanaires With the quartz and CDM luminaires with on board control as well as Altman Spectra series luminaires for color mixing the lighting potentials are endless Lighting Inc BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT www altmanlighting com Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Parts amp Accessories 11 4 All part numbers ending in are available in white black or silver Add the following codes to finish 3 1 for Silver 2 2 for Black 1 3 for White Smart Track 2 Circuit 2 Neutral surface track with DMX data bus offers the ability to control individual Altman Lighting luminaries with addressable on board DMX dimmers HID on off relay or LED color changers Part numbers ASL 23310 4 Section 2 Circu
21. per inside the L to be fed DMX DMX needs to run linear on Smart Track AC can be fed at any of the four L connectors DMX can be fed at any of the L connectors and the terminator placed at the opposite side DMX Terminates and does not loop The following examples show track seen from above The opening of the track shows downwards Lighting Inc BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 14 www altmanlighting com Planning Aid For Track Components amp DMX Contacts Flex from Example 8 30 330 2 x Straight Runs of Smart Track w Flex Joiner A AC amp DMX Data Feed In Power can be fed at the top right w the use of A ASL 99803 w Terminator amp Dead End Cap moving to bottom left The following examples show track seen from above The opening of the track shows downwards Lighting Inc www altmanlighting com BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 15 Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Specifications Altman 2 Circuit Smart Track Track lighting system shall be a 2 circuit spec grade track made of Aluminum extrusion Track dimensions should be 1 1 4 x 1 3 4 and made available in standard lengths of 4 8 or 12 lengths The top of the track will have an extruded profile to allow for the mounting a manufacturer supplied bracket hanging supports for connecting with contractor supplied stem cable or threaded rod Circuits 1 and 2 will be rated for 20 amps each having independent neutrals
22. rt Track fixtures DMX signal control has to be set at 20 or higher for correct feedback to the Wybron InfoTrace system 1 For a maintenance check during a non show condition set all dimmers to full ON any bulbs with a lamp failure 1 e filament break will give an error to InfoTrace and a message will pop up Note the same error message will pop up at any time as long as the DMX fader is set above 20 2 Lower the dimmer level for those units if any that are giving the message error for a lamp failure or data interruption 3 De energize the corresponding dimmer pack or circuit to the unit s in question 4 Re lamp the unit s in question Make sure power has been turned off for the unit s 5 Re energize the corresponding dimmer pack or circuit to the unit s in question 6 Clear any Error Status Messages in InfoTrace if so desired to avoid confusion 7 Raise the dimmer level back to 100 or full ON to the units in question At this time no new error message should pop up In the event that the same error message pops up verify the new lamp is good or check for a possible faulty data control line Lighting Inc BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT www altmanlighting com 57 Alexander St Yonkers NY 10701 Tel 1 800 4Altman Fax 914 963 7304 Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Fixture RDM Features The Tracking of Quartz Lamp Hours Under the parameters section of the discovery screen you will be able to see
23. s for the identified device This indicates that the address has been saved to the device Push NEXT to identify another device on the Smart Track and set it s address This will cause the first device to un identify and the next device to identify itself The LAST button is used to move back through the devices that have previously been identified When no more devices are found on the data line pushing the NEXT button will cause three dashes to appear on the display This indicates that no more RDM enabled devices could be found If no buttons are pressed on the RAD for about 15 seconds the RAD will go into sleep mode In this battery saving mode one short line will flash on the display every few seconds To wake the RAD from sleep either push one of the buttons or cycle the power switch Altman 2 Circuit Smart Track Manual Part 49 0130 Revised 10 11 10 www altmanlighting com 57 Alexander St Yonkers NY 10701 Tel 1 800 4Altman Fax 914 963 7304 Lighting Inc BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 26
24. switches set the DMX address Red DIP switch S1 2 1 Mode Fixture hanging down from Track White Rotary switches S4 S3 S2 left right Open DN Closed UP Full ON Rotary switch settings are ignored Closed UP Open DN DMX control and local addressing DMX channels 001 to 512 S4 S3 S2 Closed UP Closed UP RDM control and remote addressing Rotary switch settings are ignored Note Fixture will remember the last fixture address setting state after power is removed and re applied SMART HID DMX RELAY Control DMX Console Level Function 0 Relay OFF l thru 100 Relay ON Lighting Inc BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 21 www altmanlighting com Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Fixture Settings FIXTURE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE PLEASE REFER TO THE DIAGRAMS BELOW OF THE ALTMAN SMART TRACK ADAPTOR 2 CIRCUIT SMART TRACK ADAPTOR l 2 2 Before installing the fixture to the Smart Track lighting track set the control mode and or fixture ad dresses as outlined above Insert fixture track adaptor into track making sure the two data bus contacts 9 are on the same side as the data rail on the track While maintaining upward pressure on the adaptor fully rotate the locking tab 3 1 4 turn until tab com pletely engages into its track slot DO NOT RELEASE TRACK ADAPTOR UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED STEP 4 While maintaining upward pressure on the adaptor rotate the locking knob to either Circuit 1 or
25. the track system will be of three types LED Quartz and Metal Halide LED color changing luminaires shall be available as two types 3000 Kelvin white or RGB color mixing LED units will have on board power supplies and DMX interface Quartz fixtures will have an on board DMX controlled quartz SCR dimmer Metal Halide fixtures will have an on board DMX on off relay DMX addressing for all system fixtures shall be conducted via manual setting of the rotary dials or via RDM from a remote location with a Remote Authoriza tion Device aka RDM The units shall be supplied with two dip switches to change modes from DMX RDM manual over ride dimmer control and full on power mode All fixture dip switches and dials will be concealed by a latch that requires the use of a screwdriver to access and make changes All system fixtures will be supplied with a data network chip capa ble of supporting networks of 128 nodes Data input on all fixtures will have high voltage protection circuitry All fixtures will be U L or ETL listed www altmanlighting com 57 Alexander St Yonkers NY 10701 Tel 1 800 4Altman Fax 914 963 7304 Lighting Inc BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 16 Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Important Safety amp Installation instructions When installing or using the Altman Smart Track System basic safety precautions should always be followed including 1 Read and understand all of these installation instructions b
26. xander St Yonkers NY 10701 Tel 1 800 4Altman Fax 914 963 7304 Lighting Inc BRINGING IMAGINATION TO LIGHT 25 Altman Lighting 2 Circuit Smart Track Fixture RDM Features RAD Remote Addressing Device Altman Part 61 0265 Operating Instructions Overview The RAD is used to set the DMX address of any RDM enabled device It uses bi directional data and the RDM protocol to perform this function Operation Connect the RAD to the Altman Smart Track to be addressed using standard DMX cabling Note that if there are any isolators or splitters in the system they must be capable of bi directional communication per the RDM Standard The RAD is powered by a standard 9V battery To turn on the RAD move the slide switch be low the front panel to the ON position Be sure that the Altman Smart Track Luminaires to be addressed are powered and dip switch settings are for RDM Remote Device Management Press the NEXT button on the RAD One of the RDM devices will be discovered and will identify itself by flashing the lamp on dimmer units LED units will flash the color RED HID units have a green indicator light that flashes next to the settings panel The DMX address for the identified device will be shown on the RAD s display Use the three buttons below the display to change the address of the identified device A few seconds after the address has been set the RAD display will flash once and re display the newly set DMX addres
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