echoflex Elaho Preset Station Installation Guide

: June 8, 2024
: echoflex

Table of Contents

echoflex Elaho Preset Station
Overview
Installation
Connect Wiring
Install the Station in the Back box
Install the Faceplate
Settings
Service
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

echoflex Elaho Preset Station

Overview

Elaho Preset Stations activate built-in presets in compatible power control products. Station faceplates and buttons are available in cream, ivory, gray, black, and signal white. Preset stations are provided with station electronics, buttons, faceplate, a termination kit, and installation hardware. This document guides you through the installation and local configuration of the Preset Station. Advanced (custom) functionality is available using ElahoAccess

Custom Configuration
For information about the custom configuration options available for the Preset Station using ElahoAccess, reference the ElahoAccess Mobile App integrated help system. User documentation is available for download on our website echoflexsolutions.com.

Installation

Prepare for Installation
Preset Stations ship with a termination kit for use with Belden 8471 (or equivalent wire) and contain a power pigtail, a ground wire pigtail, receptacle spacers, and all required wire termination connectors for installation. The station installs into an industry-standard single-gang back box (RACO 690 or equivalent – provided by others) or an optional surface mounts back box (part number 7081A2004-1) sold separately and available from Echoplex. Preset Stations connect to the EchoConnect communication bus. EchoConnect is a bi-directional protocol that uses one pair of wires (data + and data -) for both data and power. Echoflex recommends using Belden 8471 Class 2 wire (or approved equal – see the Echoflex cable cross database echoflexsolutions.com/files/Elaho_Data_Cable_Wire_Specs for equal alternatives). The total combined length of an EchoConnect wire run using Belden 8471 may not exceed 500 m (1,640 ft), with a maximum distance of 400 m (1,312 ft) between any two devices

Environmental
For indoor installation only; 0°C–50°C (32°F–122°F), 5-95% non-condensing humidity.

Rotary and DIP Switches
Rotary and DIP switch settings are accessible on the back side of the station.

Set Space and Address
The Preset Station participates in an Elaho system using the configured Space and Address, which are selectable using the two rotary switches on the back of the station. Each station must be set to a unique station address for the assigned space.

Preset Station

By default, these switches are set to Address 1 and Space 1. Station commands are shared by all devices within an assigned space.
Set the Space rotary switch to the desired number (1 through 16) for the space you want the station to provide lockout.
Set the Address rotary switch to the desired address (1 through 16) for the station identification in the assigned Space.

DIP Switch Settings
Functionality is set using DIP switches located just beneath the rotary switches. The label on the rear of the station identifies these components and functions.

echoflex Elaho Preset Station 6

Connect Wiring

Pull all required wiring (data +, data -) and an additional 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) ESD ground wire into the back box.
Connect station ESD ground wire pigtail.
Terminate EchoConnect wires. EchoConnect is topology free; you may install the wires in any combination of bus, star, loop, or home-run

Install the Station in the Back box

Insert the station electronics and wiring into the back box. The arrow on the mounting plate must be directed up.
Use receptacle spacers as needed to provide a flush mounted station
Secure the station with two screws. If using spacers, insert the screws through the spacers as well.
Install the button caps (included with the faceplate kit) so that the clear light tunnels protrude through the caps

Install the Faceplate

Align the top of the faceplate approximately 20 degrees to the station.
Hook the top of the faceplate on the tabs located on the top of the station electronics assembly
Swing the bottom of the faceplate down until the magnets engage.
If the faceplate does not fully attach, wiggle the bottom of the plate until the magnets are seated properly to the station and the faceplate is secure.

Settings

Settings for Basic config mode (DIP switch 2 set to Off) can be modified locally, including changing which presets are assigned to the station, changing the button LED color, and preset recording at the station

Assign Presets

Press and hold the station [MODE] button for three seconds. The LED beneath the [MODE] button will illuminate.
Press the first preset button on the station a number of times equal to the first preset you want the station to control.
Press and release the [MODE] button to save the setting.

Change Button LED Color

Press and hold the [MODE] button for five seconds. The LED beneath the [MODE] button illuminates and all of the preset buttons display in their current configured color.
Press the first preset button to cycle through the available colors until the desired color is shown.
After 90 seconds of inactivity, the MODE status will timeout and any changes are cancelled.
Press and release the [MODE] button to save the setting. The station preset buttons show their new selected color

Preset Record

Set the desired lighting look in the space.
Press and hold the preset button for three seconds. The preset is recorded to the selected button.

Service

If you have any difficulties installing your system or with system startup please, contact Echoflex Technical Services. Echoflex contact information is located at the bottom of page 1.