ETC IRIDEON AR500 User manual

AR500™Remote Ballast Rack
Installation Manual
Revision A
Copyright © Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.
All Rights reserved.
Product information and specifications subject to change.
Part Number:
7091M2100 Rev A
Released: April 2003

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,
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Table of Contents i
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Contacting ETC® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Warnings and notice conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Preparing for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Main Circuit breaker protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Obtaining ETC approval to energize the system . . . . . . . . . 4
Clearance and Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Weight Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
AC Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Input Power and Control Cable Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cable Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Install the remote ballast rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cable Access Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Prepare cable access to the rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AC and Data input wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connect AC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connect Data-in and Data-through. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Lamp Power and Motor Control wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Connect Lamp Power Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connect Motor Control Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Addressing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Address the Composer CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

ii AR500 Remote Ballast Rack Installation Manual
Ballast Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Install ballast plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ballast Rack installation checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Finishing installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Contact ETC for System Energization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Introduction 1
Introduction
Welcome to the Irideon®AR500™Remote Ballast Rack Installation Manual. This manual
contains the procedures for safe and efficient installation of the remote ballast rack system.
AR500 remote ballast racks may be populated with up to six ballast and control electronics
for control of up to six AR500 remote luminaires:
• AR500 BR-2 – Ballast rack including control electronics for two AR500 luminaires
• AR500 BR-3– Ballast rack including control electronics for three AR500 luminaires
• AR500 BR-4– Ballast rack including control electronics for four AR500 luminaires
• AR500 BR-5– Ballast rack including control electronics for five AR500 luminaires
• AR500 BR-6– Ballast rack including control electronics for six AR500 luminaires
How to use this manual
Use this manual during system installation. This manual contains complete step by step
installation instructions which are very important to follow:
•System Layout, page 2 displays general system risers for installation.
•Preparing for installation, page 3 details installation requirements in preparation of
your installation.
•Installation, page 7 provides step by step instructions for installation of the remote
ballast rack including all cabling, addressing and ballast installation.
Contacting ETC
®
For general information about the Irideon remote ballast rack system, contact ETC
Technical Support at 608.831.4116.
Warnings and notice conventions
These symbols are used in the Irideon AR500 Remote Ballast Rack documentation and on
equipment to alert you to danger or important information:
WARNING: Warns you when electricity may cause injury.
CAUTION: Alerts you to important information relating to equipment performance or reliability.
Note: Provides you with additional helpful information.

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System Layout
The Irideon AR500 remote ballast rack is a compact alternative power and signal
distribution method for the AR500 remote luminaire. Each remote ballast rack provides
space for a maximum of six individual ballast assemblies and six control electronic
assemblies. This rack is intended for installations where there is an interior space, within
300 feet of the AR500 exterior luminaires, allowing field wiring to be installed between the
rack and the luminaires.
Lamp Power: 3-#12AWG Wires
Motor Control: Belden 9160
Typical for each luminaire.
To
3
Ø
4 Wire (or 1
Ø
3-Wire
)
+ Ground
(
A
C
P
o
w
e
r
Sou
r
ce
with
Main Circuit Breaker
(
B
y
Others
)
To
3
Ø
4 Wire (or 1
Ø
3-Wire) + Ground
AC Power Source with
(
))
T
o
A
C
P
o
w
e
r
Sou
r
ce
8
R
S
-
W
MRP
-
W
s
Rack to Rack
Data jumper
Lamp Power: 3-#12AWG Wires
Motor Control: Belden 9160
Typical for each luminaire.
To
3
Ø
4 Wire (or 1
Ø
3-Wire
)
+ Ground
(
A
C
Power
S
ource wit
h
Main Circuit Breaker
(
B
y
Others
)
To
3
Ø
4 Wire (or 1
Ø
3
-Wire +
G
roun
d
AC Power Source with
(
T
o
A
C
P
o
w
e
r
Sou
r
ce
Rack to Rack
Data jumper

Preparing for installation 3
Preparing for installation
Before you begin installation, check your shipment.
Step 1: Check the shipping container for physical damage.
Step 2: If you find damage, document it to help with the claim against your shipper.
Step 3: Unpack your order and check the contents against the packing list provided with
the shipment to ensure the order is complete.
Step 4: If you discover a problem please contact ETC Customer Service at 608.831.4116
Installation requirements
Note: The installation contractor is responsible for compliance with local electrical codes.
The AR500 remote ballast rack is not weatherproof and must be installed in an interior
location, such as an equipment room, with the following environment requirements:
• clean (not dusty), temperature controlled environment (32°-104°F)
• Humidity between 30-95%, non-condensing
• restricted public access to prevent tampering
ETC provides the following for this installation:
• (2) Data Termination Preparation Kit
• (1) Hex key 3/16"X9" Looped Thandle (for AR500 luminaire adjustment)
The following tools and supplies are required, but not supplied by ETC, to complete the
installation:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• #2 Straight slot screwdriver
• Conduit punch
• Wire cutters and strippers
• Adjustable wrench
Main Circuit breaker protection
Before beginning installation of your remote ballast rack(s), make sure you have installed
a main circuit breaker cabinet or other readily available accessible input power disconnect
device. See AC Power Requirements, found on page 5 for individual rack power
requirements.
WARNING: Ballast Racks installed without an accessible power disconnect device cannot be
serviced or operated safely.

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Obtaining ETC approval to energize the system
ETC approval is required to apply power to your Irideon AR500 remote ballast rack and
AR500 luminaires. You may obtain pre-approval for some installations during the
purchasing process, or pass a wiring inspection by an authorized ETC representative after
the system is installed. Wiring errors in unauthorized energization of your system may
endanger operators or cause system damage and failure.
WARNING: Do not attempt to energize the system without proper approval. Energizing the
system without ETC approval may result in serious injuries due to improper
wiring.
CAUTION: Energizing your system without ETC approval may result in equipment damage
that will void your warranty.
Clearance and Access
The remote ballast rack is 31.25” wide, 26.75” deep and 35.125” tall. When installing the
rack, provide sufficient access to the front and side door panels for maintenance, including
provisions for AC and data-in, AC and data-out to the luminaires, and at least 6” clearance
on the left and back sides for proper air flow with 12-27” for the front and right sides for
proper maintenance access.
Weight Specification
A single remote ballast rack weighs 160 pounds without ballast plates installed. A loaded
remote ballast rack, including six ballast plates, weighs approximately 380 pounds.
CAUTION: Ensure that the floor space you have chosen for this installation can support this
product.
27"
6"
12" to nearest
structure for access
to the right panel.
6"

Preparing for installation 5
AC Power Requirements
Note: The installation contractor is responsible for compliance with local electrical codes.
The AR500 remote ballast rack is available in voltages ranging from 100VAC to 277VAC
@ 60Hz. Each AR500 luminaire requires 700 watts of power at the specified voltage and
frequency. A fully loaded remote ballast rack (up to six ballasts / two ballast per phase)
would require 4200 watts of power at the specified voltage and frequency.
Each remote ballast rack also requires a Main Breaker, not supplied by ETC.
Input Power and Control Cable Preparation
The installation contractor must provide cabling for incoming power, incoming data,
outgoing lamp power, outgoing motor control cable, and data through (if required) All
conduit knockouts must be drilled on the removable covers provided. All drilling must be
completed with the covers removed from the rack.
WARNING: Drilling with the covers installed may cause damage to the rack which will negate
warranty for this installation.
VAC / Hz Phase Current at Run
120VAC/60Hz
A 15A
B 15A
C 15A
208VAC/60Hz
A 13A
B 13A
C 13A
220/240VAC/
60Hz
A7A
B7A
C7A
277VAC/60Hz
A7A
B7A
C7A
Removeable covers
for strain relief and
hole punching.
Knock-outs for
Lamp Power out to
Luminaires (Typical)
Knock-out for
data in
Knock-out for
power in

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Cable Specification
Note: The installation contractor is responsible for compliance with local electrical codes.
The maximum length of lamp power and motor control cable from the remote ballast rack
to the AR500 luminaire cannot exceed 300 feet.
Per UL regulation, Lamp Power and Motor control cable are to be routed through separate
conduit. When terminating data and AC power in a common junction box, wiring must be
separated by a dividing panel.
Signal Type Cable Specification Conduit
(required)
AC Power to Remote Ballast
Rack
3PH/5w or 1PH/4wire
rated Per local code Per local code
Lamp Power from Remote
Ballast Rack to AR500
luminaire
3- #12AWG YES
Data to Remote Ballast Rack Belden 9729 (or
equivalent) YES
Data through (to daisy chain
two or more remote ballast
racks)
Belden 9729 (or
equivalent) YES
Motor control cable from the
Remote Ballast Rack to AR500
luminaire
Belden 9160 (or
equivalent) YES

Installation 7
Installation
Install the remote ballast rack
Determine where your rack(s) will be installed following the requirements for Clearance and
Access, page 4 of this manual. The remote ballast rack should be installed floor mount due
to the size and weight of the unit. Double-high stacking of the ballast rack is an option if
required
.
Step 1: Install the remote ballast rack, resting on the four leveling feet (supplied by ETC).
Step 2: Using an adjustable wrench, adjust the leveling feet as desired.
Step 3: If more than one remote ballast rack is purchased, accommodations for double-
high stacking of the remote ballast rack is possible. To double-high stack the
remote ballast rack, remove the four leveling feet located on the underside of the
stacking ballast rack by unscrewing them.
Step 4: Remove the four knock outs located on the top plate of the supporting remote
ballast rack unit.
Step 5: Carefully place the stacking remote ballast rack on top of the supporting remote
ballast rack.
a: Ensure the supporting unit and the stacking unit are installed in the same
orientation as pictured above.
b: Align the four holes on each the supporting unit and the stacking unit in
preparation of securing the two together.
Step 6: Secure the stacking unit to the supporting unit.
a: Insert a bolt (3/8-16 X 1") into each of the four holes provided on the stacking
unit, where the leveling feet were removed.
b: Tighten each of the four bolts into the pems provided on the supporting unit.
27"
3
1.2
5"
35
.12
5
" w
/
Fee
t
Stacking
Unit
Supporting
Unit
A single remote ballast rack, fully loaded with six ballast plates, weighs approximately
380 pounds. When double-high stacking the remote ballast racks the weight may
exceed to 760 pounds. Per local code, please ensure the floor space chosen for this
installation supports this weight.

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Cable Access Preparation
Prepare cable access to the rack
Each conduit run should enter the back side of the remote ballast rack through the cable
access panels provided. Knockouts are provided for Lamp Power out to the luminaire, AC
in, and Data in to the rack. Additional access holes must be made by the installation
contractor for motor control out to the luminaires and data through as required.
Note: If your installation includes more than one remote ballast rack, duplicate the following
process for each remote ballast rack.
Step 1: Remove the two cable access panels from the back side of the ballast rack.
a: Remove the four #10 Phillips screws securing each of the cable access
panels to the rack.
Step 2: Using your conduit punch, cut access holes in the cable access panels.
Note: The installation contractor is responsible for compliance with local electrical codes.
a: For the top and bottom cable access panels, remove the knockouts provided
for each of the six Lamp Power out.
Note: The knockouts provided for lamp power out should be used only for lamp power out.
Combining motor control cable with the lamp power out of the rack negates UL regulatory
and the ETC warranty for this installation.
b: Remove the knockouts provided for AC-In and Data-In.
Step 3: Determine “How” and “Where” motor control out to the luminaires will be
accomplished.
Removeable covers
for strain relief and
hole punching.
Knock-outs for
Lamp Power out to
Luminaires (Typical)
Knock-out for
data in
Knock-out for
power in

Cable Access Preparation 9
Note: There are six motor control cables total for a fully loaded ballast rack, one to each
luminaire. It is suggested that you have at least two cable access holes for the motor
control out cable, one per access panel, allowing up to three motor control cables
through, depending on the installation requirement.
a: Using your conduit punch, cut access hole(s) in the cable access panels for
motor control out to the luminaires.
Step 4: If you have more than one ballast rack, with the intent to daisy chain the data to
a second rack, punch an additional access hole in the top panel of the first rack.
Step 5: Install strain relief fittings, grommets or conduit channel, per local code, into the
holes previously made.
Step 6: Re-install the cable access panels.
a: Replace and secure the cable access panels to the rack by replacing the four
#10 Phillips screws to on each panel.
Step 7: Remove the electrical access panels (right side of rack)
a: Remove the #10 Phillips screws securing both panels to the rack.
b: Remove the two access panels found on the right side of the remote ballast
rack, revealing the ballast rack electrical panel.
.

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AC and Data input wiring
Connect AC
Incoming AC cable to the rack should comply with local code. Depending on installation
requirements, the rack could be wired for 3Phase or 1Phase operation. Refer to Cable
Specification, page 6 for additional information.
Step 1: Pull the line, neutral and ground cables to the rack through one of the holes
previously prepared in the lower cable access panel.
Step 2: Strip 1/2” of insulation from the end of the line phase, neutral and ground cables
and attach them to the correct lugs.
Step 3: The AC terminal strip is located in the bottom right hand corner of the electrical
panel. Locate the AC terminal strip labeled L1, L2, L3, Earth Ground and Neutral.
Note: The example’s below indicate proper connection for both a three phase ballast rack and
a single phase ballast rack.
Step 4: Following the diagram for the type of load at your installation, connect the AC
wires.
Removeable covers
for strain relief and
hole punching.
Knock-outs for
Lamp Power out to
Luminaires (Typical)
Knock-out for
data in
Knock-out for
power in
3∅5-Wire
Wire from Earth Ground to case omitted for clarity.
Neutral
Earth
Ground
L3
L2
L1
B6
B3
B1
B4
B2
B5
1∅ 4-Wire
Wire from Earth Ground to case omitted for clarity.
Neutral
Earth
Ground
L3
L1
B6
B3
B1
B4
B5
B2
Three Phase Single Phase

AC and Data input wiring 11
Note: Dress wires neatly and avoid leaving extra wire inside the rack.
Step 5: Tighten the lugs to the correct torque based on the cable size used:
Connect Data-in and Data-through
Incoming Data and Data-through must be provided by a two shielded twisted pairs data
cable. ETC recommends Belden 9729, see “Cable Specification” on page 6 for additional
information.
Step 1: Pull the Data input cable to the rack through the access hole previously prepared
in the lower access plate.
Step 2: At the rack connection, where the installation cable enters, cut off the end of the
data cables with 10-12 inches extra.
Step 3: Strip 6 inches of cable jacket from the control cable.
Note: Do not untwist the wires.
Step 4: Remove the exposed foil shielding from all the wire pairs in the cable.
Note: An ETC supplied control cable preparation kit is supplied with each remote ballast rack.
Use this kit for the following steps.
Step 5: Cover all bare shield wires with 1/16 inch heat shrink (each twisted pair of wires
in the cable should have a separate shield wire).
Step 6: Slide a 2 1/2 inch length of 1/8 inch heat shrink over the base of each set of
twisted pair and shield wires (including the extra wire sets).
Step 7: Cover the last inch of any unused wire pairs, including the shield wires, with a
piece of heat shrink that extends 1/2 inch beyond the end (example: the Black/
White pair, if using Belden 9729, is not used but must be prepared accordingly).
Cable size Torque (inch/pounds)
3-2 AWG 50in/lbs
6-4 AWG 45in/lbs
8 AWG 40in/lbs
14-10 AWG 35in/lbs
1/2"
3 1/2"
Strain relief heat shrink
Extra wires
Data + (Red)
Data - (Black)
Common (Shield)

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Step 8: Center a 2 1/2 inch length of 3/8 inch heat shrink over the end of the cable jacket
and the bases of all the wires in the cable for strain relief.
Step 9: Bend back each unused wire set and secure it to the cable with a wire tie.
Step 10: Strip 1/4” of insulation or heat shrink from the ends of the Data +, Data - and
Common wires. The Data + (black) and Data - (red) wires should remain twisted
together.
Step 11: The Data input terminal strip is located in the bottom right hand corner of the
electrical panel. Locate the Data input terminal strip labeled; Not Used; Data -;
Data +; Data Shield; and Not Used. Connect Data +, Data - and Common wires
to the data terminal strip as follows:
Note: If your installation includes only one remote ballast rack, please proceed with Lamp
Power and Motor Control wiring, page 15.
If your installation includes more than one remote ballast rack, with the intention that the
data is to be daisy-chained between racks, please follow the additional instructions
below.
Step 12: Prepare (Belden 9729) Data-though cable for daisy-chaining to the additional
rack.
a: Pull one Data-through cable to the 1st rack through the cable access hole
previously prepared for data through.
B
lack /White
p
air from the
incomin
g
Belden 9729 is not
used.
D
ata
(
-
)
to
C
P
U
C
ard
s
D
ata
(
+
)
to
C
P
U
C
ard
s
Belden 9729
9
1999 ETC, INC.
MADE IN U.S.A.
7092B4007 REV.A
C24
R11
U1
U9
U5
D1D2
C23
Y1 U2 U3
U4
U6
R7
U11
U8
S2 U7
U12
S1
U10
P5
P4
P2
P1
P3
1
4
6
0
8
7
9
9
7
8
3
2
4
5
1
2
3
0
1999 ETC, INC.
MADE IN U.S.A.
7092B4007 REV.A
C24
R11
U1
U9
U5
D1D2
C23
Y1 U2 U3
U4
U6
R7
U11
U8
S2 U7
U12
S1
U10
P5
P4
P2
P1
P3
1
4
6
0
8
7
9
9
7
8
3
2
4
5
1
2
3
0
Red (Data + )
Black (Data - )
Belden 9729
CPU #1
Data +
Data -
CPU #1
Data +
Data -
1999 ETC, INC.
MADE IN U.S.A.
7092B4007 REV.A
C24
R11
U1
U9
U5
D1
D2
C23
Y1 U2 U3
U4
U6
R7
U11
U8
S2 U7
U12
S1
U10
P5
P4
P2
P1
P3
1
4
6
0
8
7
9
9
7
8
3
2
4
5
1
2
3
0
Remove when installing multiple racks
in a daisy chain.
100 Ohm terminating resistor.
When not daisy-chaining
to another rack (end-of-line).
When daisy-chaining
to another rack.

AC and Data input wiring 13
Note: The diagram on the previous page indicates a terminal block located next to CPU#1. This
terminal block is the point which Data-though (daisy-chaining) is achieved.
Step 13: Working from the right side of the remote ballast rack, remove the 100 Ohm
resistor from this terminal block as indicated in the diagram above.
Step 14: At the connection point, where the wires are to terminate, cut off the end of the
data cables with 10-12 inches extra.
Step 15: Strip 6 inches of cable jacket from the control cable.
Note: Do not untwist the wires.
Step 16: Remove the exposed foil shielding from all the wire pairs in the cable.
Note: An ETC supplied control cable preparation kit is supplied with each remote ballast rack.
Use this kit for the following steps.
Step 17: Cover all bare shield wires with 1/16 inch heat shrink (each twisted pair of wires
in the cable should have a separate shield wire).
Step 18: Slide a 2 1/2 inch length of 1/8 inch heat shrink over the base of each set of
twisted pair and shield wires (including the extra wire sets).
Step 19: Cover the last inch of any unused wire pairs, including both shield wires, with a
piece of heat shrink that extends 1/2 inch beyond the end (example: the Black/
White pair, if using Belden 9729, is not used but must be prepared accordingly).
Step 20: Center a 2 1/2 inch length of 3/8 inch heat shrink over the end of the cable jacket
and the bases of all the wires in the cable for strain relief.
Step 21: Bend back each unused wire set, including both shield wires, and secure it to the
cable with a wire tie.
Step 22: Strip 1/4” of insulation or heat shrink from the ends of the Data +, Data - wires.
The Data + (black) and Data - (red) wires should remain twisted together.
3 1/2"
Strain relief heat shrink
Extra wires
Data + (Red)
Data - (Black)
Common (Shield) is
not landed here and is
tied back with the other
extra wires.

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Step 23: Locate the daisy chain terminal strip, connect Data +, Data - wires to the data
terminal strip as follows:
Step 24: The common wire (shield) is not landed here and should be wrapped with heat
shrink and cable tied back against the data cable.
Step 25: To daisy-chain the Data input to the additional ballast rack, repeat steps 1
through 12.
Step 26: At the last remote ballast rack in the data run ensure that the 100 Ohm resistor
remains in the data-through terminal block.
Note: A maximum of 5 remote ballast racks (30 AR500 luminaires) may be daisy chained on a
single data run.
1999 ETC, INC.
MADE IN U.S.A.
7092B4007 REV.A
C24
R11
U1
U9
U5
D1D2
C23
Y1 U2 U3
U4
U6
R7
U11
U8
S2 U7
U12
S1
U10
P5
P4
P2
P1
P3
1
4
6
0
8
7
9
9
7
8
3
2
4
5
1
2
3
0
Red (Data + )
Black (Data - )
Belden 9729
CPU #1
Data +
Data -
CPU #1
Data +
Data -
1999 ETC, INC.
MADE IN U.S.A.
7092B4007 REV.A
C24
R11
U1
U9
U5
D1
D2
C23
Y1 U2 U3
U4
U6
R7
U11
U8
S2 U7
U12
S1
U10
P5
P4
P2
P1
P3
1
4
6
0
8
7
9
9
7
8
3
2
4
5
1
2
3
0
Remove when installing multiple racks
in a daisy chain.
100 Ohm terminating resistor.
When not daisy-chaining
to another rack (end-of-line).

Lamp Power and Motor Control wiring 15
Lamp Power and Motor Control
wiring
Lamp Power and Motor Control cable out to the AR500 luminaire must comply with the
Cable Specification, found on page 6 of this manual. Each remote ballast rack will control
and distribute power for up to six AR500 luminaires.
Connect Lamp Power Out
Located behind the right side panels of the remote ballast rack, you will find the electrical
panel including six motor control output terminals and six lamp power output terminals.
Each Lamp Power out terminal is barriered with a metal shield for protection between low
voltage data communication and high voltage AC.
Note: Each remote ballast rack is fully pre wired for power and control distribution of six AR500
luminaires regardless of how many AR500’s are purchased.
Also located on this panel are up to six control pcb’s, one for each AR500 luminaire
purchased.
Step 1: Determine how many AR500 luminaires are to be powered by this remote ballast
rack.
Step 2: Pull one lamp power out cable for each AR500 luminaire to the rear of the rack
through each lamp power out knockout provided.
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Data(-)
Data(+)
DataSheild
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Data(-)
Data(+)
DataSheild
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Data into the rack
Motor Control (Data)
to Luminaire Head
(Typical per luminaire)
Power into the rack
Lamp Power
to Luminarie Head
(Typical per luminaire)
Removeable covers
for strain relief and
hole punching.
Knock-outs for
Lamp Power out to
Luminaires (Typical)
Knock-out for
data in
Knock-out for
power in

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Note: The length of cable cannot exceed 300 feet distance from the ballast rack to the AR500
luminaire.
Step 3: At the end of each lamp power out cable, strip 1/4” of wire housing.
Step 4: At the right side (and top) of the electrical panel, remove the first AC shield from
the ballast rack
a: Remove the screw securing the AC shield to the rack.
CAUTION: Do not discard the AC shield and screws, they will be reinstalled after motor control
wiring is complete.
Step 5: Connect line, neutral, and ground wires to AC Out 1 terminal block as shown in
the diagram below:
Step 6: Repeat steps 3 through 6 for AC Out 2, AC Out 3, AC Out 4, AC Out 5, and AC
Out 6.
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Data (-)
Data (+)
Data Sheild
AC Out 1
Shield
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12AW
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