American Dynamics ADRL3TRK manual

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 of 34 SensorRail ™ IIIE ADRL3TRK Series SpeedDome ® Ultra Programmable Dome on a Rail Installation Guide CAUTION: Only a certified installer is authorized to install this equipment. Installation by anyone else will void the SensorRail warranty. Contents About this Guide .[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 of 34 Product Features Vision area (for surveillance), dead zones (for stopping), and maintenanc e areas (for servicing) Side Grooves (2) for jointing plates Top Grooves for jointing plates Cowling Grooves Stop Groove PVC Holder Rolling Track (2) Start End of Rail Bracket Gr[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 of 34 Before You Begin IMPORTANT! Proper installation requires: • Observing safety guidelines • Analyzing the ceiling structure along the proposed rail route • Considering space needed to service the rail • Considering space needed to install the PowerRail module •[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 of 34 Parts Supplied Note: The number of parts suppli ed depends on the length of the rail. • Rail section package, which includes: - 2.5m (8.2ft) straight rail sections - 2.5m (8.2ft) PVC holders - Stirrups, 1 per rail section - Jointing plates, 4 per rail section - Screw[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 5 of 34 Installation Steps The following step numbers refer to pull-out drawings at the end of this document. CAUTION: Perform all ste ps carefully and methodically. DO NOT skip steps! 1. Install threaded rods 2. Install PVC holders 3. Install stirrups, eyebolts, and jointing [...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 6 of 34 2. Install PVC Holders PVC holders carry copper strip s that the trolley uses to get power and sen d and receive data. These holders lie underneath the top surface of the rail. IMPORTANT! • Looking into the START END of the rail, notches for the PVC holder and the st[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 7 of 34 4. Install Rail Sections Rail sections connect end-t o-end to create the camera route. Repeat this proced ure for each rail section until the total rail is complete, as straight as possible, and uniformly butted. Note: • The rail should look straig ht, but does not h[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 8 of 34 5. Install Anti-Sway Cables The single row of threaded rods can cause the rail to potentially swing. To prevent this: • Install two anti-sway cables at each en d of the rail. CAUTION: - Locate landing points in the ceiling structure that do not allow the cable to ang[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 9 of 34 6. Insert Copper Tracks and Trolley Stop/Retrieval Tool Four copper tracks feed 27 Vdc power and RS-232 data to the camera trolley. A track installation/ retrieval tool (supplied separately) is used to insert copper tracks and can be used to retrieve copper tracks for [...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 10 of 34 4. Pull the trolley along the entire rail u ntil the trolley and copper tracks exit the other end of the rail. IMPORTANT! While pulling the service trolley, hand push the service block with the tape attached to where it touches the spring at the end of the rail. Remem[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 11 of 34 8. Install the PowerRail Module The PowerRail module: • Converts RS-422 signal s from the video controller to RS-232 signa ls. • Sends and receives RS-232 signals fro m the camera trolley • Receives video from the camera trolley and sends it to the video control[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 12 of 34 9. Install the Camera Trolley As the camera trolley moves along the rail, it transmits video and camera data to the PowerRail module, which sends them to a monitor via a video controller. Four sliding collectors on the trolley transfer power and data to the rail. Note[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 13 of 34 10. Attach Light Reducing Sections Light reducing section s are not used by the camera trolley, but rather to reduce light that can enter the cowling from the ends of the rail. A light reducing section attaches to each end of the rail. Tools, Equipment, and Parts Requ[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 14 of 34 13. Configure the System Equipment Required for this Operation • Laptop • AD SensorRail Control application. Procedure A. Power up the rail. Flip the main switch located on the PowerRail module. The trolley will move approximately 3m (9.8ft) down the rail, and the[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 15 of 34 6. Note the trolley mileage by doubleclicking the Output 2 LED at the bottom of the screen. The monitor temporarily displays the software version and mileage in kilometers. Note: Ensure rail calibration displays the co rrect rail length in meters. If not, repeat this [...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 16 of 34 15. Install End Covers Tools, Equipment, and Parts Required • Proper lift equipment (scissor lift with extended work platform is recomme nded) • End covers (2) • Cover screws (8). Install an end cover to each end of the rail using four Phillips-head screws each.[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 17 of 34 Ordering Parts PowerRail ADRL3PWRLP SensorRail III, PowerRail complete 27Vdc, with RF Receiver, antenna PAL ADRL3PWROP SensorRail III, PowerRail only 27Vdc, PAL ADRL3PWRRECP SensorRail III, PowerRail, RF receiver 2,4GHz, PAL ADRL3PWRANTP SensorRail III, PowerRail, RF [...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 18 of 34 Product Code Description Rail ADRL3TRACKU SensorRail III, full rail 5m (16,4ft), wi th PVC holder, 4 jointing plates, 2 stirrups ADRL3TRACK5U SensorRail III, rail only 2,5m x 2, with 4 jointing plates, 18 scre ws, universal ADRL3FE901U SensorRail III, PVC holder 2,5m [...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 19 of 34 Product Code Description Mirrored Cowling ADRL3BUL10U SensorRail III, mirrored cowling 10m (32,81ft), universal ADRL3BUL15U SensorRail III, mirrored cowling 15m (49,21ft), universal ADRL3BUL20U SensorRail III, mirrored cowling 20m (65,62ft), universal ADRL3BUL25U Sens[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 20 of 34 Specifications (Excluding Dome Camera) Operational Maximum rail length .................................. 100m (328.1ft) Video travel distanc e .................................. 97m (3 18.3ft) Travel speed: Nominal ....................................................[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 21 of 34 Declarations Regulatory Compliance Emissions .................................................. EN 610 00-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Immunity ..................................................... EN 301489-3 Radio .......................................................... EN 30[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 22 of 34 2 A 5cm B 1 A D B C 5cm (2in) 2.5m 2.5m 90cm 50cm 10cm 1 2 3 30cm 1.25m 2.5m E M8 Rod PVC Holder Rail Section[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 23 of 34 A C 3 4 2 1 3, 4, 5, 6… B A C D B D[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 24 of 34 5 A D B C G E F SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW Eyele t locati on Right Way for Maximum Cable Strength[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 25 of 34 6 D C E F G A B C I J H Screws (6)[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 26 of 34 7 A B[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 27 of 34 Track 1 2 3 4 Rx Tx PowerRail 27Vdc Ground 1 2 3 4 Track PowerRail B 8 A E F C[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 28 of 34 00 1 C 15cm D 3mm 9 A B[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 29 of 34 10 11[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 30 of 34 12 13 DB25 Female (PowerRail side) DB9 Female (PC side) 2 3 7 2 3 5 To PC ST3 ST4 Conv PC PowerRail[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 31 of 34 15 x2 Cowling Plastic Card 14 Mirrored (external) Side Direction of Ply A B C[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 32 of 34 Appendix A: RF link DIP switch settings If 2.4GHz devices interfere with the SensorRail, select one of the following alternat e frequencies using the four- position DIP switch located on the tran smitter board of the trolley. DIP Switch Channel 1 2 3 4 Channel 1 (2414[...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 33 of 34 Appendix C: AD SensorRail Control Utility Camera Control, SensorRail, and PC Functions Camera Control Functions Dome camera and rail functions Select Dome Camera. To select the camera dome, click 0-9 keys on the numeric keyp ad and then SET. The display indicates the [...]

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    SENSORRAIL IIIE AD RL3TRK SERIES 8200-0593-02, REV. A INSTALLATION GUIDE 34 of 34 SensorRail Control Functions Trolley Left. Click to move the trolley left. Trolley Right. Click to move the trolley right. Outputs. Doubleclick 1 or 2, or click 3 or 4 to select the appropriate camera auxili ary port. Option. Click the radio button for the appropriate[...]