Chain Drive

Standard

Technical Data Sheet

1 Info

The Chain Drive system facilitates motion of stage curtains or set pieces on a stage track by means of electric motors.

Specifications:

  • Built up in 3 major parts: Motor Unit, Chain Transmission and Control Unit.
  • All connections are made with plugs, making touring and installation fast and easy.
  • The Control Unit can be mounted on the back or side of the motor, or independently suspended.
  • A choice of three motors with different speeds and torque makes it flexible to meet project needs.
  • Compatible with our ChainTrack rail system.
  • Open, close and speed operations can be controlled with a basic Remote or DMX Remote.

2 Product Flyer

For more information regarding the set-ups that are possible for this ShowTex product, be sure to check the Product Flyer of this product.

3 Installation Specifications

The motor is driven by frequency drive, the RFI filters produce a leakage current. For the correct use of the device on a current-sensitive RCD, the use of an all-current sensitive earth leakage circuit breaker (Type B) compliant with EN 50178 / VDE 0160 is necessary.

4 Operational Specifications

5 Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

5.1 High Speed - Low Torque Setup

  • Motor Torque : 12 Nm
  • Motor Speed : 101 rpm
  • Motor Power : 120 W
  • Maximum Rope Force : 380 N
  • Rope Speed : 0 to 33 cm/sec
  • Power In : 3 x 230 VAC / 2.2 A
  • Power Connection : Harting Male Connector
  • Duty Cycle : S1 - Continuous duty


5.2 Balanced Setup

  • Motor Torque : 24 Nm
  • Motor Speed : 48 rpm
  • Motor Power : 120 W
  • Maximum Rope Force : 760 N
  • Rope Speed : 0 to 16 cm/sec
  • Power In : 3 x 230 VAC / 2.2 A
  • Power Connection : Harting Male Connector
  • Duty Cycle : S1 - Continuous duty


5.3 Low Speed - High Torque Setup

  • Motor Torque : 54 Nm
  • Motor Speed : 22 rpm
  • Motor Power : 120 W
  • Maximum Rope Force : 1720 N
  • Rope Speed : 0 to 7 cm/sec
  • Power In : 3 x 230 VAC / 2.2 A
  • Power Connection : Harting Male Connector
  • Duty Cycle : S1 - Continuous duty

6 Electrical Wiring and Connectors

6.1 Chain Drive Standard with Remote


6.2 Chain Drive Standard with DMX Remote

7 Components

7.1 Motion

Chain Transmission

Chain Transmission

Article number Weight Colour
8080 0486 0037 6.48 kg Black
Motor Unit

Motor Unit

Article number Weight Colour
8050 0713 2257 9.19 kg Black
Control Unit

Control Unit

Article number Weight Colour
8050 0751 1507 6.46 kg Black

7.2 Remotes

Remote

Remote

Article number Weight Colour
8050 0766 0330 1.76 kg Black
DMX Remote

DMX Remote

Article number Weight Colour
8050 0766 0300 2.20 kg Black
RF Remote

RF Remote

Article number Weight Colour
8050 0950 0200 0.14 kg Black
RF Receiver

RF Receiver

Article number Weight Colour
8050 0950 0300 0.32 kg Black

7.3 Cables & Limit Switches

Power Supply Cable

Power Supply Cable

Article number Weight Cable Length Colour
8150 0912 0027 0.40 kg True1 / Schuko 2.00 m Black
Extension Cable

Extension Cable

Article number Weight Cable Length Colour
8140 7202 2500 2.60 kg XLR 7 25.00 m Black
Limit Switch set

Limit Switch set

Article number Weight Colour
8050 0770 0013 0.23 kg Black
Limit Switch Ski

Limit Switch Ski

Article number Weight Colour
8075 0770 0017 0.30 kg Black