User's Manual - Wahlberg Light & Motion Design
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1. Track Runner will not start no light in LEDs Check if the Track Runner is connected to main power Check if the fuse is blown in the Track Runner The track runner will not start DMX lamp is Check DMX signal blinking The Track Runner will not run DMX LED is Check limit switch are pressed steady green Power on The Track Runner will have a green light in the left green LED when it is powered on The left green LED will flash if no DMX is connected and will be a steady green if DMX is connected Power on on the Track Runner assumes it is at the 0 position If it is not at the 0 position the end positions should be set using channel 4 and 5 with channel 6 between 51 54 to save the positions It is advisable to set all the DMX channels on 0 before the power is established Power failure The Track Runner will stop at power failure When the power is reestablished the Track Runners end positions need to be set again using channel 4 and 5 with channel 6 between 51 54 in order to save the positions It is advisable to set all the DMX channels on 0 before the power is re established 11 Limits The limits are mounted on the beam by the help of the L shaped piece of iron It is important that the mounting pieces are added correctly to ensure secure mounting See picture below for correct mounting 12 The limits should be mounted as shown in the following picture If more than one Track Runne2. Wahlberg LIGHT amp MOTION DESIGN J gerg rdsgade 152 05A DK 8000 Aarhus C DENMARK WWW WAHLBERG DK 350 Track Runner User s Manual WWW WAHLBERG DK TELEPHONE 45 86 18 14 20 CELL PHONE 45 40 52 20 88 EMAIL mads wahlberg dk Index REA OF USE PRODUCT CONTENT DESCRIPTION OPTIONS Drive Power DMX CONNECTING OBJECTS TO THE TRACK RUNNER ERRORS AND ERROR CODES POWER ON POWER FAILURE LIMITS SAFETY SCREW TRACK RUNNER CHEAT SHEET OO OO AHA BR BR W et p p p ni ji W A N m TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item No 350 Power supply 230 volt AC 50 60Hz or 110 volt AC 50 60Hz Power consumption Max 150 Watt DMX Control signal DMX 512 DMX channels 6 channels used Power plug Powercon TRUE I Load capacity 100 kg 220 Ibs Moving speed Variable Ambient temperature 0 40 C Noise emission lt 70 dB Weight 10 5 kg Dimensions 160 x 290 x 205 mm Height Width Depth Area of use The Track Runner is intended for indoor use It is designed for moving material at the weight and speed stated in Technical Data Any other use of the Track Runner may result in a risk of injury of persons or equipment damage Exceeding the load rating may cause failure of the equipment Use only approved rigging connectors to secure the load to the Track Runner Do not modify the Track Runner Any modification you might need should be done by Wahlberg Light amp Motion Desig
3. cable e Power rails on the beam e Battery pack DMX There are two options for DMX signals for the Track Runner e DMX cable e Wireless DMX box Drive Rubber friction wheel This allows horizontal movements of the Track Runner The Track Runner has a load capacity of 100 kg Tooth wheel With the tooth wheel drive it is possible to run the Track Runner on a beam with an up to 30 degrees angle When the beam is on an angle the Track Runner load capacity is reduced See below for load capacities Angle Load capacity 0 degrees Horizontal 100kg 10 degrees 35kg 20 degrees 20kg 30 degrees 5kg Power Direct power via cable A 230VAC or 110VAC cable with a Powercon TRUE1 connector is plugged in to the Track Runner Power rails The beam is mounted with 2 rails to provide power for the Track Runner The rails will carry the 230VAC or LIOVAC This allows for a wireless Track Runner when combined with the wireless DMX option Battery pack A battery pack is attached to the Track Runner Batteries are recharged using a battery charger provided with the Track Runner This allows for a wireless Track Runner when combined with the wireless DMX option Recharging The batteries are recharged using the provided battery charger through the connector at the top of the battery pack WWW WAHLBERG DK TELEPHONE 45 86 18 14 20 CELL PHONE 45 40 52 20 88 EMAIL mads wahlberg dk 7 Battery replacemen
4. l start to move left with 50 speed to a position that is at 25 15
5. n It is the customer s responsibility to make sure that any local restrictions concerning the use of the Track Runner are complied with Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury USE INDOOR ONLY Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose to rain STORE INDOOR Product content 1 Track Runner 1 Powercon plug for cable 1 Instruction manual Description The Track Runner is mounted on an extruded aluminum track at any length from 1 meter up to 50 meters The Track Runner has a load capacity of 100 kg The Track Runner is rolled onto the track When power is connected the track runner can move horizontally from point to point being controlled from the lighting desk The Track Runner is a self contained DMX controlled motor unit with a DMX interface motor controller and also has a positioning control system with PID regulation Acceleration and deceleration are controlled automatically with the motor controller and smooth and precise movements are made easily by programming from the lighting desk The Track Runner can hold lamps scenographic elements and other items for stage show production The Track Runner comes in two versions 1 with a tooth wheel that allows movement on a beam on an angle up to 30 degrees 2 with a rubber wheel when only horizontal movements are needed There are 3 power options for the Track Runner Direct power from a power cable Using rails mounted on the beam to p
6. nner comes with a beam on the bottom with 5 holes of 8 mm WWW WAHLBERG DK TELEPHONE 45 86 18 14 20 CELL PHONE 45 40 52 20 88 EMAIL mads amp wahlberg dk 9 DMX channels used for controlling the Track Runner DMX Control When the Track Runner is connected to the power supply and a DMX lighting desk the Track Runner is ready for use and can be controlled from the lighting desk DMX channel description DMX channel 1 Position rough Hi of a 16 bit DMX channel DMXX channel 2 Position fine Lo of a 16 bit DMX channel DMX channel 3 Maximum speed DMX channel 4 Manual reverse Set reverse position Position 100 DMX channel 5 Manual forward Set forward position Position 0 DMX channel 6 Set position save enable 51 54 DMX channel 1 Position rough 16 bit DMX channel This channel together with channel 2 makes up a 16 bit position for the Track Runner A high value on channel 1 gives a position near the end position set with channel 4 A low value on channel 1 gives a position near the position set with channel 5 DMX channel 2 Position fine 16 bit DMX channel This is the fine position of the winch This channel together with channel 1 makes up a 16 bit position for the Track Runner Channel 2 is used to fine tune the position DMX channel 3 Maximum speed Channel 3 is used to control the speed or the maximum speed of the winch If channel 3 is 0 the Track Runner will
7. not run If channel 3 is 50 the Track Runner will run at 50 speed DMX channel 4 Manual reverse set reverse position Channel 4 is used to move the Track Runner manually in the reverse direction The Track Runner will move right when looking at the Track Runner from the side with the connection plugs 20 20 of maximum speed 50 50 speed When channel 6 is set between 51 54 the latest position set with channel 4 will be saved as the position at 0 Channel 1 and 2 The position is saved when channel 4 is set to 0 after moving with channel 4 DMX channel 5 Manual forward Set forward position Channel 5 is used to move the Track Runner manually in the forward direction The Track Runner will move left when looking at the Track Runner from the side with the connection plugs 20 20 of maximum speed 50 50 speed When channel 6 is set between 51 54 the latest position set with channel 5 will be saved as the position at 100 Channel 1 and 2 The position is saved when channel 5 is set to 0 after moving with channel 5 DMX channel 6 Set position save enabled 51 54 Channel 6 is used to save the 0 and 100 positions set with channel 4 and 5 10 When channel 6 is between 51 54 the positions are updated each time channel 4 or 5 is used to move the Track Runner When channel 6 is outside 51 54 the positions are not saved when using channel 4 or 5 to move to Track Runner Errors and error codes
8. ower the Track Runner A battery pack attached to the Track Runner The two last options power rails and battery pack allows for 100 wireless control when combined with wireless DMX The Track Runner can receive DMX signals either via a DMX cable or using a wireless DMX receiver attacked to the Track Runner The Track Runner is for indoor use only Attention Make sure the operator is able to watch the Track Runner while running it in order to have visual confirmation of the movements The Track Runner should only be operated by an experienced DMX controlled lighting desk operator When running manually the operator should make sure not to be placed in a hazardous situation Likewise it is the operator s responsibility not to run the Track Runner in a way that brings other persons in a hazardous situation During set up and each time before use the safe condition of the Track Runner must be established with a visual inspection and a functionality test Warning Use of the Track Runner for other than the intended purpose can cause injury WWW WAHLBERG DK TELEPHONE 45 86 18 14 20 CELL PHONE 45 40 52 20 88 EMAIL mads O wahlberg dk Options There are a number of options for the Track Runner Some of these options affect the functionality of the Track Runner Drive For the drive there are two options e Rubber friction wheel e Tooth wheel Power There are three options for power for the Track Runner e Direct power via
9. r is used on the track at the same time the iron rods should be mounted as shown herein order to trigger the limits This is to ensure that the Track Runners do not crash into one other 13 Security bolt Once the Track Runners are on the beam a screw is put in place in order to prevent the Track Runners from running of the beam Remove the screw again before sliding the Track Runners of the beam before the screw is removed again WWW WAHLBERG DK TELEPHONE 45 86 18 14 20 CELL PHONE 45 40 52 20 88 EMAIL mads amp wahlberg dk 14 Track Runner cheat sheet MODE functions MODE 0 1 6 No functions the motor stops MODE 2 Manual forward slow gt seeing into connectors No DMX needed MODE 3 Manual forward fast gt seeing into connectors No DMX needed MODE 4 Manual reverse slow lt seeing into connectors No DMX needed MODE 5 Manual reverse fast seeing into connectors No DMX needed MODE 7 DMX controlled positioning Slow start stop ramp MODE 8 DMX controlled positioning Medium start stop ramp default MODE 9 DMX controlled positioning Fast start stop ramp DMX channels DMX channel 1 Position rough Hi of a 16 bit DMX channel DMXX channel 2 Position fine Lo of a 16 bit DMX channel DMX channel 3 Max speed DMX channel 4 Manual reverse Set reverse position Position 100 DMX channel 5 Manual forward Set forward position Position 0 DMX channel 6 Se
10. t In order to replace the batteries in the pack remove it from the track and detach the battery pack from the Track Runner Then remove the two screws from the top in between the wheels and the two at the bottom Once all 4 screws are removed use a long object NB not a sharp one to push the batteries out from the top Once the batteries are out they can be replaced with new ones Remember to cover the connectors with duct tape or the similar in order to avoid short circuiting the batteries once the new batteries are connected Se te When the batteries are connected push them back in place and the bottom and top screws back in place and tighten them The battery pack can now be reattached to the Track Runner Power out The track runner has a Powercon TRUE female connector that can be used to provide power for objects attached to the Track Runner The voltage out is the same as the voltage put into the Track Runner Note Ifthe Track Runner is battery powered there is no power out from this connector DMX DMX cable A DMX Cable is connected to the Track Runner DMX is connected to the 5 pole male XLR connector Wireless DMX box A wireless DMX box is attached to the Track Runner Combined with power rails or battery pack this allows for wireless operation of the Track Runner WWW WAHLBERG DK TELEPHONE 45 86 18 14 20 CELL PHONE 45 40 52 20 88 EMAIL mads amp wahlberg dk Connecting Objects to the Track Runner The Track Ru
11. t position save enable 51 54 How to get started 1 2 10 11 12 Assemble the track s Remove the security bolt in the end of the track Slide the Track Runner onto the track so that the teeth on the Track Runner and the track are touching Apply power to the Track Runner USE EXTERNAL POWER CONNECTOR NOT THE POWER RAILS TO AVOID RISK OF GETTING ELECTROCUTED When the Track Runner is on the beam apply power to the beam DMX lamp should be flashing if no DMX is attached and be solid if DMX is attached Use either manual mode or attach DMX and use channel 4 or 5 to move the Track Runner onto the track Before attaching DMX be sure all channels are pulled to 0 Mount the security bolt at the end of the track Mount the end stop on both ends of the track Pull channel 6 to 52 This will make it possible to set forward and reverse limits Pull channel 4 to 20 The Track Runner will now slowly move right when seeing into the connectors When the wanted maximum position right most position is reached pull channel 4 to 0 Pull channel 5 to 20 The Track Runner will now slowly move left when seeing into the connectors When the wanted maximum position left most position is reached pull channel 5 to 0 Pull channel 1 to 75 Pull channel 3 to 50 Now the Track Runner will start to move right with 50 speed and stop on a position 75 from the left Pull channel 1 to 25 Now the Track Runner wil
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