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When to Use I-Couplers, Mid Feeds, or Straight Couplers with OneTrack by ETC

I-coupler is your best option for:
  • Bringing power and/or data into a track system at the junction of two sections of track laid out in a straight line
  • Use with OneTrack Backbone to bring power and/or data into straight-line track layout where end feeds are not feasible (e.g. due to obstructions in the structure)
    • Midfeeds are not compatible with Backbone.
  • Connecting two sections of OneTrack in a straight line in systems without Backbone or where it will be difficult to attach a structural support at the joint location
 Midfeed is your best option for:
  • Bringing power and/or data into a track system at any point along the track, rather than at a junction point
    • For example, to avoid violating Class 1 and Class 2 wiring requirements, you could use the End Feed for DMX and then place a midfeed at a point along the track where there is no plan to place fixtures in order to land your power (since power is not directional, it can be landed anywhere)
 Straight coupler is your best option for:
  • Connecting two sections of OneTrack in a straight line in systems using Backbone or where a structural support can be located at the joint location
    • The data bus connectors on the I-couplers are much better at handling small variances in level or square between pieces of track