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TIPS FOR ACHIEVING SUCCESSFUL DMX CONTROL

 

Acclaim Lighting recommends a maximum DMX / RDM run of 1,500’ (457m) without 
buffering.

 

Attach an end cap [Part #: TLAEC] to the output connector of the final fixture. The end cap 
will correctly terminate the DMX signal (and will also safely seal off the power bus).

 

The DMX cable connected to the feed cable should be suited for RS-485 data transmission 
and have a characteristic impedance of 120 ohms, such as Belden 9842 or equivalent.

 

Do not introduce a passive Y-split into the control cabling. If it is necessary to split the 
control link in order feed fixtures located in different directions, use a powered DMX 
splitter such as the Acclaim Lighting RDS 6: 

https://acclaimlighting.com/rds-6

 

Ensure that the DMX + and DMX – connections do not become crossed at any point. 

DMX CABLE SELECTION

We recommend the following Belden signal cables:

 

 Indoor exposed or inside conduit above grade:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belden 9842  

 

 Indoor  plenum: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belden 82842  

 

 Outdoor exposed, direct burial, or inside conduit below grade:. . . . . Belden 3107DB

Suitable alternative cables must meet all of the following requirements:

 

Construction:   Shielded, twisted pair (or multi-pair).

 

Impedance:   Between 90 and 120Ω.

 

Capacitance:   15pF or less.

Summary of Contents for Terra Linear

Page 1: ...User guide Terra Linear...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...tional AJBOX1 conduit connections 14 Flexible power options 15 Run lengths fixture maximum 16 Run lengths overall maximum 16 Important cabling considerations 17 Control 18 DMX control considerations 1...

Page 4: ...fixtures are mounted off ground ensure they are securely fitted to an appropriate mounting surface Ensure that the power input is supplied from an environmentally protected location is correctly fuse...

Page 5: ...D ITEMS REQUIRED ACCESSORIES Terra Linear 1 or 4 Feed cables incl terminator end cap 10 3m TLAFC10 50 15m TLAFC50 In ground sleeve plus removable pour cover 1 TLAIGS1 4 TLAIGS4 continued For dimension...

Page 6: ...ORIES IP66 junction box incl outlet cable gland AJBOX1 Link cables 1 30cm TLALC1 5 1 5m TLALC5 10 3m TLALC10 XTR Driver adapter cable allows a Terra Linear link cable to be connected to an XTR Driver...

Page 7: ...which fully protects the internal chamber while surface work is in progress IMPORTANT To achieve a full 6000 lbs 2 721kg drive over rating the long sides of each sleeve must be fully supported on 8 2...

Page 8: ...gth Sleeve volume Minimum drainage rate 1ft 0 6 gallons 0 022 gallons per minute 2 7 liters 0 1 liters per minute 4ft 2 4 gallons 0 09 gallons per minute 10 9 liters 0 4 liters per minute Where draina...

Page 9: ...see Mounting on page 5 2 Remove the pour cover from the sleeve as well as one or both of the 2 rubber knockout s 3 Lay the sleeve in place and use up to six retainers by others suitable to the mountin...

Page 10: ...ble 1 5 conduit by others to the inlet hole and lock it in place Repeat for the outlet hole if required 1 5 conduit Conduit lock nut Where sleeves are abutted use suitable 1 5 conduit couplers to secu...

Page 11: ...nto the sleeve chamber using a draw wire if necessary 6 If possible test the connections before the final surface is laid 7 Prior to surfacing replace the supplied pour cover onto the sleeve to preven...

Page 12: ...When attaching cables and or termination end cap ensure the connectors are correctly mated and fully locked to prevent water penetration Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty See page 12 10 Car...

Page 13: ...ins supply At each connection remove the cover caps from both the socket and plug Align the orientation marks of the socket and plug then push them together and twist the locking collar to lock them f...

Page 14: ...al link cable can be used between any two fixtures to make up a gap To next fixture Feed cable link cable or output from previous fixture Orientation keys marks TERMINATION It is important that the fi...

Page 15: ...ve their cover cap securely fixed in place Do not exceed the stated maximum fixtures in a daisy chain see page 16 At the final fixture in a daisy chain run install an End Cap see page 3 to seal off th...

Page 16: ...arranged on the internal connector blocks as shown here The separate power and control input connections can be made on the other side of these connector blocks IMPORTANT The AJBOX1 is rated for maxim...

Page 17: ...achieve greatly increased fixture run lengths Standard mains supply Using a feed cable one or more Terra Linear fixtures can be powered directly from a standard mains supply ranging from 100 to 277VAC...

Page 18: ...ition to remaining within the maximum permitted length of fixtures in a single run as discussed above you also need to adhere to the working limits for the overall length of the whole installation ie...

Page 19: ...s require the use of third party cabling the power cores should be 14 AWG minimum Additional DMX control cabling For initial control runs leading to the Terra Linear run these are recommended Indoor e...

Page 20: ...nd 8000 units can accept DMX 0 10V or DALI control inputs directly The latter two methods are converted within the driver before being transmitted as DMX within the consolidated output together with t...

Page 21: ...LINEAR DMX CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS The maximum number of fixtures that can be uniquely addressed in a run is determined by the length emitter type and operation mode see page 23 of each linear fixture...

Page 22: ...passive Y split into the control cabling If it is necessary to split the control link in order feed fixtures located in different directions use a powered DMX splitter such as the Acclaim Lighting RDS...

Page 23: ...oned and isolated signals is fully bi directional POWER Every Terra Linear fixture conditions its own power using a high efficiency internal switched mode power supply A well known feature of such dev...

Page 24: ...CH TO ADDRESS OK CANCEL 001 001 4 On the XMT 350 press the right arrow button to change to the PATCH tab 5 If necessary use the up down buttons to choose an alternative fixture 6 Press the button to s...

Page 25: ...DRESSING The actual alignment of Terra Linear fixture cells to DMX addressing is determined by the base address see page 22 and for 4 models also the chosen cell mode personality For a fixture assigne...

Page 26: ...he button to select The XMT 350 will search for RDM devices and after a short while the XMT 350 will display a list of all located fixtures The fixture highlighted in the list will flash its emitters...

Page 27: ...the fixture s and the XMT 350 3 On the XMT 350 press the MODE button then use the arrow buttons to highlight the SEND function and press the button to select 4 Use the arrow buttons to determine the...

Page 28: ...an RDM tool to perform an emitter test Check that the DMX address set within the fixture matches that being output by the controlling source device Check the DMX output near to the source to confirm...

Page 29: ...1 5W 4 20W LO 1 2 5W 4 10W Connection Composite integral input and output cables 18 46 cm lengths with IP68 multi pin connectors Mounting In ground sleeve required ordered separately Includes pour co...

Page 30: ...28 www acclaimlighting com IN GROUND SLEEVES 1ft 305mm Part TLAIGS1 4ft 1220mm Part TLAIGS4 DIMENSIONS...

Page 31: ...29 www acclaimlighting com TERRA LINEAR 1ft 305mm...

Page 32: ...30 www acclaimlighting com TERRA LINEAR 4ft 1220mm...

Page 33: ...31 www acclaimlighting com CABLES Feed cable 10 or 50 Link cable 1 5 or 10 XTR Driver adapter cable Terminator end cap...

Page 34: ...32 www acclaimlighting com AJBOX1...

Page 35: ...rd party items not manufactures by Acclaim lighting During the period specified above Acclaim Lighting will replace defective parts at its expense and will absorb all expenses for warranty service and...

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