echoflex Elaho Preset Station Installation Guide
- June 8, 2024
- echoflex
Table of Contents
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.
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.
References
- The future of intelligent spaces | Echoflex
- The future of intelligent spaces | IP | Echoflex
- The future of intelligent spaces | Echoflex
- The future of intelligent spaces | IP | Echoflex