Altman Ast-9000-ul4-st2 series User guide

APPLICATION GUIDE

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SMART TRACK LIGHTING

APPLICATION GUIDE

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Preface

The document provides basic information on installation and operational instructions for a quali-

fied, trained installer. These instructions provide information for the following product:

ALTMAN SMART TRACK LIGHTINGALTMAN SMART TRACK LIGHTING

Additional product information can be found on our web site at

www.altmanlighting.com or by scanning the QR code to the right.

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When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.

3. Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it will not readily be subjected to tampering by

unauthorized personnel.

4. Operate only in approved environments. Do not operate outside unless product is designed to do so.

5. The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.

6. Do not use this equipment for other than intended use.

7. Refer service to qualified personnel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING: You must have access to a main circuit breaker or other power disconnect device before installing

any wiring. Be sure that power is disconnected by removing fuses or turning the main circuit breaker off before

installation. Installing the device with power on may expose you to dangerous voltages and damage the device. A

qualified electrician must perform this installation.

WARNING: Refer to National Electrical Code® and local codes for cable specifications. Failure to use proper

cable can result in damage to equipment or danger to personnel.

WARNING: This equipment is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code® and

local regulations. Before any electrical work is performed, disconnect power at the circuit breaker or remove the fuse

to avoid shock or damage to the control. It is recommended that a qualified electrician perform this installation.

WARNING: This Lighting Fixture IS NOT for residential installation or use.

WARNING: The structure where fixture(s) is to be mounted must be capable of supporting the weight of

the fixture and its accessories. This fixture is for temporary, portable mounting only.

WARNING: The light source contained in this luminaire shall only be replaced by the manufacturer or his

service agent or a similar qualified person.

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BY A PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE

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Product Safety Notices

Warnings

Important Information

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FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC

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commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to cor-

rect the interference at his own expense.

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Table Of Contents

Important Information 3

Product Safety Notices 3

Warnings 3

Altman Lighting Product Warranty 4

Warranty Terms 4

Warranty Service 4

Preface 6

About this Manual 6

About Smart Track Lighting 6

DMX512A/RDM Standards 7

Altman Smart Track Overview 8

Smart Track Standard Lighting Track 8

Smart Track Standard Couplers 8

Smart Track Standard Live End Feeds 8

Smart Track Standard Dead End Cap 8

Electrical Straight Coupler (Data and Power) 8

Smart Track Standard Straight I Coupler 8

Smart Track Flexible Coupler 9

Smart Track Standard L-Coupler 9

Smart Track Standard T-Coupler 9

Smart Track Standard X-Coupler 9

Smart Track Recessed Lighting Track 10

Smart Track Recessed Couplers 10

Smart Track Recessed Live End Feeds 10

Smart Track Recessed Dead End Cap 10

Smart Track Recessed Straight I Coupler 10

Smart Track Recessed L-Coupler 10

Smart Track Recessed T-Coupler 11

Smart Track Recessed X-Coupler 11

Smart Track Cutting Tool For Track Conductors 11

Smart Track Current Limiting Devices 12

End-Feed With Current Limiting Feeds 12

Middle-Feed With Current Limiting Feeds 12

End-Feed With Small Current Limiting Feeds 12

Smart Track Ceiling Monopoint 12

Smart Track Aircraft Mount Kits 13

Smart Track Pendant Mount Kits 15

Planning and Design 16

General Product Information 16

Smart Track Lighting 2-Circuit Specification 16

Smart Track Luminaire Specification 16

Warning and Notices 17

Track, Components, and DMX Contacts 18

Coupler Examples 19

Examples Of Dmx Termination 19

Examples Of Systems Layout 19

Planning Aid - Track/Components 20

Single Track Straight Run-Feed Left and Right 20

Independent Tracks Sharing DMX Data / AC Feeds 21

3 Straight Runs of Smart Track with “L” Coupler 22

2 Straight Runs of Smart Track with “L” Coupler 22

Straight Runs of Smart Track with Flex Coupler 23

Sample Installation & Guidelines 24

Easy to Cut on Site 24

Smart Track Mounting 24

Pre-Punch Mounting Holes 24

Smart Track Load Distributions 24

Pendant Style Mounting 25

Aircraft Cable Mounting 25

Track-to-Track Connections 25

Power Wiring 26

Live Feed Coupler Installation and Wiring 26

Recessed Cover Installation 27

Monopoint Ceiling Adapter Installation 27

Recessed Monopoint Ceiling Adapter Install 28

Adapter Mounting Into The Track 28

Installing Circuit Limiting Feed Device 29

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Preface

About this Manual

This document only provides general information for Altman Lighting’s Smart Track Lighting system and products. Refer to the

product’s installation and operation manual for specific product information.

About Smart Track Lighting

Altman Smart Track Lighting Systems are a revolutionary way to bring DMX control and power to addressable architectural / theatrical

luminaires. Smart Track eliminates the need for additional data wiring.

Smart Track Lighting is easy to lay out, install, and offers lighting professionals the opportunity to createand activate new lighting

scenes time after time. Smart Track Lighting is a track based lighting system that carries both power and data down the same track

system. This system allows for simple installation of “smart luminaires” which when connected to the Smart Track can be controlled

via DMX. As with all DMX systems - DMX rules need to be followed for proper fixture control.

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. Units

fitted with “Non-Smart” track heads work through direct power and cannot be addressed or controlled via data but can be

controlled if the head end of the track is outfitted with a mains dimmer. Note that the fixtures attached to the track must also be suit-

able for use with a phase cut dimmer.

These unique features and capabilities of Altman Smart Track Lighting System make it the ideal solution for many applications. The

system is suitable for retail stores, museums, churches, restaurants, theme parks, night clubs and much more. Altman Smart Track

Lighting System is a comprehensive system of components that offer innovative solutions for transporting control signals as well as

power to individual luminaires. The heavy duty extruded aluminum track is ideal for demanding applications where a low profile look

is desired and numerous luminaires are required. The Altman Smart Track luminaires retain their identity and programming, even

when moved from location to location along the track.

Smart Track Lighting System is compatible with DMX and many are RDM enabled (Remote Device Management) luminaires. It can

also be integrated into existing systems to transform into new designs. By incorporating the digital control signal into the track, this

system allows dimming and lighting effects to be obtained when using any of the numerous compatible Altman luminaires.

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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.

The DMX512 standard requirements are:

• Maximum length: 1000 feet

• Wiring type recommended: Belden 9842, 9729,9829, Proplex, Cat5 UTP/STP (Note: A Network is only as good as its Cable)

• Maximum units per bus: 32 (20 RDM devices) - breaking your DMX512 network links and units per data link into smaller seg-

ments is always more desirable

• 120 ohm termination at the end of each run, if a DMX512 network is not terminated, the DMX signal arrives at the far end of the

chain and is “reflected” back up the line to the transmitter, also note that “over terminating” a DMX512 network is just as bad as

this will overload the driver circuit.

All Devices in a DMX512 system must be connected in a “daisy chain” fashion and should never be run ina “WYE/2-fer” fashion.

Utilization of DMX splitters and networked devices is always recommended when long runs or multiple DMX LANs are needed for

One or more DMX networks. DMX splitters Permit a star layout with out breaking the rules. Each output of the splitter is driving a

new DMX512 link on the network. These generally have one (1) DMX input and multiple outputs. Please know that a repeater will be

needed for each DMX universe.

Common Data issues with DMX Networks

• Too many devices on the line (Maximum units per bus: 32 DMX or 20 RDM devices)

• Improper termination on the line.

• DMX can “sometimes work” with the Data - (minus) missing.

• If a DMX splitter “cleans up” an issue check the system for ground loops.

XLR-5 Pin Out

1) Signal Common

2) Data 1- (Primary Data Link)

3) Data 1+ (Primary Data Link)

4) Data 2- (Optional Secondary Data Link)

5) Data 2+ (Optional Secondary Data Link)

RJ-45 Pin Out

1) Data 1+

2) Data 1-

3) Data 2+

4) Not Assigned

5) Not Assigned

6) Data 2-

7) Signal Common (0 V) for Data 1

8) Signal Common (0 V) for Data 2

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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.

ModelModel DescriptionDescription

AST-9000-UL4-ST2-* 4’ - 2-circuit Smart Track™ - Standard

AST-9000-UL8-ST2-* 8’ - 2-circuit Smart Track™ - Standard

AST-9000-UL12-ST2-* 12’ - 2-circuit Smart Track™ - Standard

Smart Track Standard Couplers

Smart Track Standard Live End FeedsSmart Track Standard Live End Feeds

Live end feeds are utilized in the track system to bring both power and data to the “feed” or beginning of the track. These live feeds

are wired to the input power and data and make contact with the appropriate bus ways in the track to transfer power and data to the

luminaires. With gold plated DMX / data bus contacts and nickel plated line voltage springs for feeding AC and DMX in or out.

ModelModel DescriptionDescription

AST-9001-* Live End, Polarity Right

AST-9002-* Live End, Polarity Left

Electrical Straight Coupler (Data and Power)Electrical Straight Coupler (Data and Power)

Straight coupler for joining two pieces of Smart Track. Can be used as a feed for either DMX / data and AC. Note: DMX / data must

run linear.

ModelModel DescriptionDescription

AST-9003-* Straight Coupler / Jointing

Connector

Smart Track Standard Straight I Coupler (Data and Power)Smart Track Standard Straight I Coupler (Data and Power)

Straight I coupler for joining two pieces of Smart Track. Can be used as a feed for either DMX / data and AC. Note: DMX / data must

run linear.

ModelModel DescriptionDescription

AST-9010-* I-Coupler / Middle Feed

Note: * Add one of the following codes for finish: B - Black, W - White and S - Silver, . Some items are only available in color noted

in their description.

Smart Track Standard Dead End CapSmart Track Standard Dead End Cap

End cap for end of track run.

ModelModel DescriptionDescription

AST-9004-* End Cap for Standard Track

See Page 26 for Installation and wiring of the Live End Feed

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Smart Track Standard Couplers

Smart Track Flexible CouplerSmart 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.

ModelModel DescriptionDescription

AST-9018-* Flexible Straight Coupler

Smart Track Standard L-CouplerSmart Track Standard 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.

Smart Track L-Coupler.

ModelModel DescriptionDescription

AST-9011-* L-Coupler, Polarity Inside

AST-9012-* L-Coupler, Polarity Outside

Smart Track Standard X-CouplerSmart Track Standard X-Coupler

Four-way, 90° track joiner. Can be used as a DMX / data and AC feed or as a pass through.

Smart Track Standard T-CouplerSmart Track Standard T-Coupler

T-Coupler for joining three track sections. Can be used as a DMX / data and AC feed or as a pass through.

ModelModel DescriptionDescription

AST-9013-* T-Coupler with Polarity Outside

Left / Ground Inside Right

AST-9014-* T-Coupler with Polarity Outside

Right / Ground Inside Left

AST-9015-* T-Coupler with Polarity Inside

Left / Ground Outside Right

AST-9016-* T-Coupler with Polarity Inside

Right / Ground Outside Left

ModelModel DescriptionDescription

AST-9017-* X-Coupler

IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT! Special care must be taken when laying out and wiring DMX / data in and out of the T-Coupler to keep the DMX running linear. This

means breaks inside the T-Coupler on the control signal may be necessary. If more than one DMX/ data line is necessitated for the control wiring layout.

IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT! 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-coupler on the control signal

may be necessary. More than one DMX / data line may need to be run.

Note: * Add one of the following codes for finish: B - Black, W - White and S - Silver, . Some items are only available in color noted in their description.

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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.

ModelModel DescriptionDescription

AST-9000-UL4-RE2-* 4’ - 2-circuit Smart Track™ - Recessed

AST-9000-UL8-RE2-* 8’ - 2-circuit Smart Track™ - Recessed

AST-9000-UL12-RE2-* 12’ - 2-circuit Smart Track™ - Recessed

Smart Track Recessed Couplers

Smart Track Recessed Live End FeedsSmart Track Recessed Live End Feeds

Live end feeds are utilized in the track system to bring both power and data to the “feed” or beginning of the track. These live feeds

are wired to the input power and data and make contact with the appropriate bus ways in the track to transfer power and data to the

luminaires. With gold plated DMX / data bus contacts and nickel plated line voltage springs for feeding AC and DMX in or out.

ModelModel DescriptionDescription

AST-9001-RE2-* Live End, Polarity Right

AST-9002-RE2-* Live End, Polarity Left

Smart Track Recessed Straight I Coupler (Data and Power)Smart Track Recessed Straight I Coupler (Data and Power)

Straight I coupler for joining two pieces of Smart Track. Can be used as a feed for either DMX / data and AC. Note: DMX / data must

run linear.

ModelModel DescriptionDescription

AST-9010-RE2-* I-Coupler / Middle Feed

Note: * Add one of the following codes for finish: B - Black, W - White and S - Silver, . Some items are only available in color noted in their description.