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Rail Light

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Summary of Contents for Architectural Rail Light

Page 1: ...m a r ti na r c h i t e c t u r a l installation guide and user manual Rail Light ...

Page 2: ...nomic loss or any other loss occasioned by the use of inability to use or reliance on the information contained in this manual The Martin logo the Martin Architectural logo the Martin name and all other trademarks in this document pertaining to services or products by Martin Professional A S or its affiliates and subsidiaries are trademarks owned or licensed by Martin Professional A S or its affil...

Page 3: ... 7 Mounting 7 AC power general 12 Connecting to power and control 14 Operation 19 Burning in fluorescent tubes 19 Analog control 19 Operation in extreme ambient temperatures 19 Service 20 Fluorescent tube replacement 20 Cleaning 21 Troubleshooting 22 Rail Light Specifications 23 ...

Page 4: ...e AC power distribution system must include a means of isolating all installed devices from power and locking out power during service All components in the AC power distribution circuits cables junction boxes etc must be protected from water and airborne particles to IP67 or higher must be suitably dimensioned for the current and power requirements of the devices installed and must be of suitable...

Page 5: ...om injury due to falls Ensure that all external covers components and installation fittings are securely fastened Ensure that all supporting structures surfaces and fasteners can bear the weight of all luminaires installed Block access below the work area whenever installing servicing or removing the luminaire Use adequately dimensioned 8 8 grade minimum marine grade or acid resistant bolts to mou...

Page 6: ...ns one or more armatures and each armature consists of one dimmable tube and associated circuits The Rail Light features 0 100 intensity control with remote dimming 1 10 V analog control High output long life T5 fluorescent tubes Modular construction giving flexible installation options Robust aluminum design Martin can offer expert assistance with planning an installation if desired Installation ...

Page 7: ...ncluded in the 5 margin However the weight of cables from distribution boxes to the first luminaire in each group is not included in this figure and must be obtained from the installation electrician Mounting Warning Check that all fasteners and structures used to mount the Rail Light can bear the total weight of all devices installed Fasteners must be marine grade or acid resistant grade 8 8 mini...

Page 8: ...sure that power cables are isolated from power and that power cannot be accidentally applied 2 Hold the first luminaire in position above its mounting brackets or posts 3 See Figure 2 Slide the captive nuts along their channels in the bottom of the profile until you can pass screws through the mounting bracket or post and into the captive nuts Figure 1 Clearance between luminaires 5 mm Figure 2 Mo...

Page 9: ... mounting screws 7 Continue fastening luminaires following the plan supplied with the products Concealed cable entry Power and control cables can be routed inside support posts etc for concealed entry to luminaires Luminaires that have this type of cable entry must be drilled on site during installation and a Thorsman membrane nipple must be installed for cable feed through Membrane nipples must b...

Page 10: ...de groove and flush with the guide groove surface at the bottom of the channel maximum 250 mm 9 5 in from the end of the luminaire 2 Drill a hole 25 mm in diameter centered on the countersink through the luminaire housing Mount the membrane nipple ready for cable entry as shown in Figure 5 Cable must be passed through the nipple for waterproof and safe cable entry Figure 5 Luminaire after drilling...

Page 11: ...hen power is applied Table 1 gives full data and the maximum number of armatures per 10 A automatic circuit breaker recommended by OSRAM In connection with Table 1 please note the following The data is per armature Since Rail Light luminaires can contain one or more armatures you must calculate accordingly The recommended maximum applies to N circuit breakers of Type 5 SN1 6 and 5 SX with B charac...

Page 12: ...ins an electronic ballast that leaks a total current of approximately 0 5 mA to ground earth Make sure that fixtures are correctly connected to ground earthed so that this leakage current can be absorbed The 0 5 mA leakage current from each armature must be allowed for when connecting luminaires to a circuit that is protected by a 30mA RCD residual current device for ground fault earth leakage pro...

Page 13: ...ver to release the cover from its retaining channel in the luminaire profile Then lift the cover down and away from the luminaire B In large installations the special tool supplied with the Rail Light will make this task easier 3 Twist the tube 90 in either direction to release it from its sockets and remove it C 4 Remove the reflector retaining screws D and remove the reflector E Avoid getting di...

Page 14: ... two armatures In luminaires containing three armatures one phase can be used to feed each armature Neutral and earth are common see Figure 8 In luminaires containing four armatures one phase can be used to feed two armatures and the two remaining phases used to feed one armature each see Figure 9 In each case conductors are continued to the next luminaire Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Armature 1 Armatu...

Page 15: ...ses to the connectors marked L1 and L2 If the luminaire contains three armatures connect phases to the connectors marked L1 L2 and L3 If the luminaire contains four armatures connect phases to the connectors marked L1 L2 L3 and L4 Connect one phase to two connectors so that one phase supplies power to two armatures 3 Connect the neutral conductor blue wire to the connector marked N 4 Connect the e...

Page 16: ...rmature 1 brown wire L2 Phase to armature 2 grey wire L3 Phase to armature 3 white wire L4 Phase to armature 4 orange wire N Neutral blue wire Earth yellow green wire 1 10 V analog hot red wire 1 10 V analog cold black wire Figure 10 Connections overview ...

Page 17: ... analog control circuit to the luminaire as follows Connect the 1 10 V hot conductor to the connector marked Connect the 1 10 V cold conductor to the connector marked Reinstalling components after making connections See Figure 7 Reinstall components in the reverse order of disassembly Do not reapply power until all components and covers have been reinstalled and the installation has been inspected...

Page 18: ...sk of flickering In extreme cases luminaires will shut down power to tubes and will not operate until they have been reset by powering the luminaire off and on again Flickering can be avoided at ambient temperatures below freezing point if luminaires are operated so that they generate their own heat and maintain tube temperature at or above freezing point For best low temperature dimming performan...

Page 19: ...0 minutes Fluorescent tube replacement Warning Isolate luminaires from power and ensure that power cannot be reconnected before replacing a tube To change a tube 1 Isolate the installation from power and make sure that power cannot be connected accidentally 2 See Figure 12 on page 20 First press the upper edge of the polycarbonate front cover A in to release it from its retaining channel in the lu...

Page 20: ...he installation from power and ensure that power cannot be reconnected 2 If it is necessary to clean the inside of the luminaires allow luminaires to cool for 15 minutes if they have been in use remove polycarbonate front covers as described under Fluorescent tube replacement on page 19 wipe reflectors and tubes with a dry cloth only and replace all covers 3 Use a cloth or soft brush soaked in a w...

Page 21: ...heck controller cables and connections Repair or replace as necessary Luminaires do not respond correctly to analog control Controller not connected correctly Check connection Fault on analog control link Check cables and connections Repair or replace as necessary Poor quality light output Tube not burnt in Run luminaire for at least 100 hours to burn in tubes Tube defective Disconnect luminaire a...

Page 22: ...V DC analog AP PR OVA LS EU safety EN 60598 1 EN 60598 2 3 EMC EN 60555 3 EN 55015 INSTALLATION Mounting On brackets or steel profile Orientation Horizontal polycarbonate cover facing down THERMAL Maximum ambient temperature Ta max 40 C 104 F Minimum ambient temperature Ta min 20 C 4 F Cooling Convection conduction Operation below 0 C 32 F requires luminaires to be powered permanently ELE CTRICAL ...

Page 23: ... 39 W PF 0 935 240 V 50 Hz 0 18 A 39 W PF 0 928 250 V 50 Hz 0 17 A 39 W PF 0 919 See labels on luminaires for armature wattages Inrush current max 28 A per ballast max 220 μs duration Figures are typical not maximum Allow for 10 deviation PF Power Factor CONNECTIONS Power input Quick connector terminal block Control input output Quick connector terminal block CON S T R U CT I O N Housing Aluminum ...

Page 24: ... and of the Council of the European Union on WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment as amended by Directive 2003 108 EC where applicable Help preserve the environment Ensure that this product is recycled at the end of its life Your supplier can give details of local arrangements for the disposal of Martin products ...

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