ETC OneTrack by ETC Technical manual

OneTrack by ETC and
OneTrack Backbone System
Planning and Installation Manual
Part Number: 7076M2100 Rev: A
Released: 2023-06

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents i
Introduction 1
About OneTrack by ETC 1
About OneTrack Backbone 2
Data 2
Electrical Load Capacity 2
Document Conventions 3
Help from ETC Technical Services 4
Safety 5
Planning 7
Planning the Track Layout 7
Planning the Installation 7
Electrical Requirements 8
Key Line 8
Suspended Physical Load Capacity 10
DMX Data Path 11
Preparing for Installation 15
Cutting Track 15
Installation Methods 16
Surface Mounting (OneTrack Only) 19
Cable Mounting (OneTrack Only) 20
Threaded Rod Mounting 20
Other Mounting Options (OneTrack Backbone Only) 20
End of Track 21
Reconfiguring DMX Data Lines 22

Installation 26
Tools Required 26
Installing End Feeds 27
Installing Current Limiters 29
Powering On the Track 29
Troubleshooting 30
Loss of Power 30
Data Issues 31
Parts and Accessories 32
OneTrack 32
OneTrack Accessories 33
End Feed 33
I-coupler 34
L-coupler 35
T-coupler 36
X-coupler 37
Flex Coupler 38
Electrical Straight Coupler 39
End Cap 40
Canopy Cover 41
Universal Adapter 42
DMXTerminator 43
OneTrack Mounting Accessories 44
Two-inch Pendant Clip 44
Four-inch Pendant Clip 45
Five-inch Support Feed Kit 46
Five-inch Support Kit 47
T-bar Mounting Clip 48
OneTrack Current Limiters 49
End Feed with Overcurrent Device 49
I-coupler with Overcurrent Device 50
Overcurrent Device 51
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OneTrack Backbone Accessories 52
End Feed Housing 52
I-coupler Housing with Pull Box 53
L-coupler Housing 54
L-coupler Housing with Pull Box 55
T-coupler Housing 56
T-coupler Housing with Pull Box 57
X-coupler Housing 58
X-coupler Housing with Pull Box 59
Straight Locking Joint 60
Backbone End Cap 61
Fixture Hanger 62
Fixture Hanger for Emergency Lighting 63
Pigtail Adapter 64
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Introduction 1
Introduction
About OneTrack by ETC
The OneTrack by ETC system provides two independently controlled power circuits with an
integrated DMX/RDM data bus in a professional-grade aluminum extrusion. OneTrack can be
used with phase-dimmed and low-voltage controlled luminaires.
OneTrack easily blends into its surroundings, providing power and data reliably and discretely.
It's the solution for a variety of applications, including art galleries, museums, retail displays,
lobbies, comedy clubs, nightclubs, and hotel ballrooms.
The OneTrack by ETC system includes an extensive selection of adapters, feeds, end caps,
couplers, hanging accessories, and other accessories to meet most installation requirements.
OneTrack supports:
• Two 20 A circuits with separate neutrals
• Up to 32 DMX devices per data run
• Up to 20 RDM devices per data run
• Cable mounting, threaded rod mounting, or surface mounting, including vertical or
horizontal wall mounting (recessed mounting also available; contact your local ETC
representative for more information)
• 3A, 5A, 8A, and 12A current-limiting breakers located directly at the track
• Supports up to 55 lb (25 kg) of attached luminaires when support on 3 ft (900 mm)
centers, or 110 lb (50 kg) when support on 18 in (450 mm) centers
• Two-year warranty
• White and black finishes
• 4 ft, 8 ft, and 12 ft (1.21 m, 2.43 m, and 3.65 m) sections that can be field-cut to custom
lengths as required
Note: OneTrack by ETC utilizes components from the A.A.G. Stucchi ONETRACK®
UL line of products. For additional components outside of the OneTrack by
ETCoffering, visit www.aagstucchi.it.

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About OneTrack Backbone
OneTrack Backbone provides a robust track solution when larger fixtures are required. With
OneTrack Backbone, an aluminum housing encloses OneTrack by ETC system hardware,
providing additional strength and more robust structural attachment. A steel fixture hanger
combined with a pigtail adapter allows you to use larger, theatrical lighting fixtures in addition
to traditional track fixtures with OneTrack.
In addition to the OneTrack features described above, OneTrack Backbone offers:
• Threaded rod mounting, mounting directly to structural beams using beam clamps, or
mounting to other U-channel products using standard hardware
• Increased maximum distance between suspension points to 10 ft (3 m)
• Increased physical load capacity to 250 lb (127 kg) over 10 ft (3 m); see Suspended
Physical Load Capacity on page 10 for load capacity details
• White, black, and silver powder-coated finishes
Data
OneTrack and OneTrack Backbone provide integrated wiring for DMX-512A (ANSI E.1.11) and
bidirectional RDM (ANSI E1.20-2010) control signals. The electrical specifications of these
DMX512A and RDM standards are based on ANSI/TIA/EIA-485-A-1998.
DMX512A standards require a continuous daisy-chain data-link topology with a terminating
switch or resistor with a value of 100–120 ohms to eliminate ringing and signal reflection. No
T-junctions, Y-taps, or loops are permitted.
Wire used for bringing the DMX signal into the track system must be Belden 9729 (or
equivalent 24AWG 2pair+shield) with shield connected to ground at one end, preferably the
signal source.
Electrical Load Capacity
OneTrack and OneTrack Backbone distribute one or two 120V circuits, up to 16A on a 20A
circuit. Each circuit has an independent neutral for individual control and a common ground.
• Maximum Feed: 2x20A branch circuits
• Maximum Load: 2x16A (2x1920W at 120V)
• Supply Wiring: 12AWG feed wires (120V)
The OneTrack Backbone pigtail adapters have an electrical load capacity of 300W (120V
supply).

Introduction 3
Document Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to draw your attention to important
information.
Note: Notes are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text.
CAUTION: A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be
undefined or unwanted consequences of an action, potential for data loss or
an equipment problem.
WARNING: A Warning statement indicates situations where damage may
occur, people may be harmed, or there are serious or dangerous
consequences of an action.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! This warning statement indicates
situations where there is a risk of electric shock.
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Help from ETC Technical Services
If you have questions that are not answered by this document, try the ETC support website at
support.etcconnect.com or the main ETC website at etcconnect.com. If none of these
resources are sufficient, contact ETC Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified
below. Emergency service is available from all ETC offices outside of normal business hours.
Please have the following information handy:
• Product model
• Other components in your system (luminaires connected, control source, etc.)
ETC, Inc.
Americas
Technical Services Department
3031 Pleasant View Road
Middleton, WI 53562
800-775-4382 (USA, toll-free)
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETC GmbH
Germany, Austria, Switzerland,
Eastern Europe, and Russia
Technical Services Department
Ohmstrasse 3
83607 Holzkirchen, Germany
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETC Austin
High End Systems Products
Technical Services Department
2105 Gracy Farms Lane
Austin, TX 78758 USA
800-890-8989 (USA, toll-free)
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETC France
France
Zone Urbaparc -
Bâtiment E
6 Boulevard de la Libération
Saint-Denis, 93200
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETC Ltd
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Technical Services Department
26-28 Victoria Industrial Estate
Victoria Road,
London W3 6UU England
[phone]
[e-mail]
ETCAsia
Asia
Technical Services Department
Room 1801, 18/F
Tower 1, Phase 1 Enterprise Square
9 Sheung Yuet Road
Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
[phone]
[e-mail]