Philips Tangent FXS User manual

Lightolier is a Philips group brand
631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 • [phone] • Fax [phone]
We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish.
www.lightolier.com © 2008 Philips Group • D1008
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Tangent™Track Lighting System FXS
Page 1 of 2 Suspension Track
95 5/8 in [2429 mm]
1 3/8 in [34 mm]
3/8 in [9 mm]
3/16 in
3/16 in
1
2
6
4
3
47 5/8 in [1210 mm]
95 5/8 in [2429 mm]
143 5/8 in [3648 mm]
1 3/8 in
[34 mm ]
3/8 in [9 mm]
3/16 in 3/16 in
1
6
6
5
Ordering Information
Catalog No. Finish Description Track Mountings
FXS04
FXS08
FXS12
FXS52
FXS53
FXS54
FXS55
FXS67
FXS68
FXS84
FXS86
FXT08
FX100
Clear Anodized
Clear Anodized
Clear Anodized
Silver
Silver
Silver
Clear Anodized
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver
Clear Anodized
n/a
4’ Tangent Suspension Beam Track
8’ Tangent Suspension Beam Track
12’ Tangent Suspension Beam Track
Suspension Variable Angle Coupler, Mechanical Only
Suspension Variable Angle Coupler, Electro/Mechanical
Suspension Mini Coupler, Electro/Mechanical
Suspension Mini Coupler, Mechanical Only
Tangent Suspended Power Feed Canopy, 10'
Tangent Suspension Non-Powered Cable Kit, 8'
Tangent Suspension 18" Stem Kit
Tangent Suspension 48" Stem Kit
8’ Tangent Suspended Truss Track
Bending Tool
Tangent Suspended Track and Suspended
Truss Track may be suspended with stems at a
maximum of 6’ on center. Additional suspension
points may be necessary when creating patterns
or for balancing loads.
Features
Tangent Suspended Track and Truss Track are a one-circuit electrical distribution
system designed to support and supply all Tangent lighting units in a flexible
manner. The track can be installed individually in straight runs or in a variety of
patterns using the appropriate connectors. The track may also be field bent by
hand or with an FX100 bending tool into curves with a minimum radius of 3'. All
track lengths can be field cut.
1. Tangent Suspended Track: Anodized aluminum with a clear protective
coating
2. Truss Track: Anodized aluminum with a clear protective coating
3. Insulating Liner: Clear polycarbonate; houses conductors
4. Conductor (2): Tin plated copper
5. Polarity Dimple: Identifies the 120V line conductor
6. End Cap: Silver painted polycarbonate
Finish
Tangent Suspended Track and Truss track are anodized aluminum with a clear
protective coating. Connectors and end caps are painted in a coordinating silver
finish. All painted finishes are baked enamel.
Electrical
Capacity is 20 amps at 120 volts, 60Hz per branch circuit. The track units are
polarized and continuously grounded throughout. Electrical conductors are
contained in the polycarbonate extrusion. Track is intended for wiring to branch
circuit building wire with ground. All wiring must be in accordance with National
and Local Codes.
Labels
cULus
FXS04
FXS08
FXS12
FXS52
FXS53
FXS54
FXS55
FXS67
FXS68
FXS82
FXS84
FXS86
FXT08
FX100
95 5/8 in [2429 mm]
1 3/8 in [34 mm]
3/8 in [9 mm]
3/16 in
3/16 in
1
2
6
4
3

Lightolier is a Philips group brand
Job Information Type:
631 Airport Road, Fall River, MA 02720 • [phone] • Fax [phone]
We reserve the right to change details of design, materials and finish.
www.lightolier.com © 2008 Philips Group • D1008
Tangent™Track Lighting System FXS
Page 2 of 2 Suspension Track
Variable Angle Connector, Mechanical Only
Permits mechanical attachment of two track
sections while maintaining electrical separation.
Allows for left and right angles with a total of 216°
of rotation. Not a feed point.
Bending Tool
Used to field bend all Tangent Track into Curves
with a minimum radius of 3ft.
Variable Angle Connector, Electro/Mechanical
Joins tracks together electrically and mechanically.
Allows for left and right angles with a total of 216°
of rotation. The variable angle connector is polar-
ized and pre-wired. Not a feed point.
Suspension Non-Powered Cable Kit 8'
Mounts to 4" or 3" octagonal outlet box supports
Suspension Track and Truss Track at any point.
Cable has an adjusting collar for suspension height
adjustability. Do not exceed 6' between cables. Use
additional cables for added support. May be field
cut. Cable mounts to track or connectors.
1/4 in
Stainless Steel
Aircraft Cable
1/32 in
Canopy
Diameter
4 5/8 in
Track Mounting, Power Feed Systems and Connectors
Suspended Power Feed Canopy, 10'
Mounts anywhere along track for power feed from
a 4" octagonal outlet box.
Max load 20 amps @ 120V, 60Hz.
Order stem or cable separately.
Stem or cable
not included
Cord not for
mechanical support
Suspension Mini Coupler, Electro/Mechanical
Joins tracks together electrically and mechanically.
The mini-coupler is polarized. Not a feed point.
.090 in [2.3 mm] Space Between
Two Tracks
3 1/8 in
[79.3 mm]
3 1/8 in
[79.3 mm]
.090 in
[2.3 mm]
Stem Mounting Kits
Mounts to a 4" or 3" octagon outlet box. When
making run of track, do not exceed 6' between
stems. Use additional stems for added support.
Power is fed to the track with Suspended Power
Feed Canopy. Stem can be field cut. For Individual
FXS12 Installations 3 stems are required
Not recommended for wall mounting.
Stem mounts to track, or connectors.
1/4 in Canopy
Diameter
4 5/8 in
Steel Rod
1/4 in
1 in [25.4 mm]
5 1/3 in
[136.44 mm]
FXS84 18" Silver
FXS86 48" Silver FXS68 Silver
FXS53 Silver
71°
MIN
71°
MIN
1 in [25.4 mm]
5 1/3 in
[136.44 mm]
FXS52 Silver
FXS54 Silver
5.00 in
127 mm
3.00 in
76 mm
FX100 Silver
FXS55 Clear Anodized
FXS67 Silver
Suspension Mini Coupler, Mechanical Only
Permits mechanical attachment of two track sec-
tions while maintaining electrical separation. Not
a feed point.