Echoflex ElahoAccess Interface Installation Guide

Echoflex ElahoAccess Interface

Overview

The ElahoAccess Interface is a commercial control interface that requires 24 VDC auxiliary power to operate. It is designed for indoor use and should be installed following all national and local codes for electrical equipment .

 Product Specification

• Power Requirement: 24 VDC
• Wire Size: Two each 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG) wires for auxiliary power, One 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) wire for ESD ground (if control wires are not installed in grounded metal conduit)
• Termination: WAGO connectors for EchoConnect wires and FASTON  connector for ESD ground wire pigtail

Installation Environment

The installation environment should be clean and free of obstructions. The back box must be installed plumb and square for best results.

Electrical

24 VDC is required to power the interface. Run two each 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG) wires (typically a black and red wire pair) from the auxiliary power source for connection to the provided Aux Power pigtail.

Note: Installation must follow all national and local codes for electrical equipment. NEC Class 2 product to be wired in accordance to NEC Article 725 and local jurisdiction requirements.

Prepare for Installation

The ElahoAccess Interface ships with the electronics, wall plate, and wire termination kits including wire pigtails for 24 VDC auxiliary power and EchoConnect. The station may be installed into an industry-standard flush- mount back box (RACO 690 or equivalent provided by others) or surface-mount back box (sold separately and available from Echoflex).

Installation
Ensure the back box is clean and free of obstructions and that all wiring is installed correctly. Locate the wire termination supplies included with the packaging.

Connect Wiring

1. Pull all required wiring into the back box. As needed, pull an additional ESD ground wire (required only when the Interface is not installed in grounded metal conduit).

2. Terminate the ESD ground wire pigtail.

   • Strip 11 mm (0.4 in) of insulation from the ends of the ESD ground wire pigtail provided in the termination supplies and the incoming ground wire.
   • Install the ESD ground wire pigtail FASTON connector to the mating receptacle on the Interface electronics.

3. Terminate EchoConnect wires. EchoConnect is topology free, you may install the wires in any combination of bus, star, loop, or homerun.

   • Strip 11 mm (0.4 in) from the ends of each EchoConnect power pigtail wire (black and white wire pair), provided in the termination supplies, and the installed control wires.

   • Use the WAGO connectors (provided) to connect the EchoConnect pigtail wires and the installed Belden 8471 control wires. One WAGO should be used for the white wire pair (data +) and one for the black wire pair (data -). Open the terminal levers on the WAGO connector and insert the installed Belden 8471 wire and the lead from the power pigtail into the terminals, and then close the levers.

   • Install the two-pin connector from the EchoConnect pigtail to the mating receptacle on the station electronics.
     Note: When using Category 5 (or equivalent) cable on the EchoConnect communication bus, please note the following:

   • Cat5 wiring must be terminated using EchoConnect Cat5
     Termination Kits and must be installed using a bus topology. Refer to the installation guide that is provided with the Cat5 Termination Kit (8186A1207) for information to terminate Cat5 wiring.

   • Not all topologies are supported using Cat5; careful planning is required to ensure the proper termination kits are available and the wire is pulled appropriately.

4. Terminate 24 VDC Aux Power wiring.
   a. Strip 11 mm (0.4 in) from the ends of each Auxiliary Power pigtail wire (black and red wire pair) provided in the termination supplies and the installed power wires.
   b. Use the WAGO connectors provided to connect the Auxiliary pigtail wires and the power wires. One WAGO should be used for the red wire pair (V+) and one for the black wire pair (V-). Open the terminal levers on the WAGO connector and insert the installed wire and the lead from the power pigtail into the terminals, and then close the levers.
   c. Install the two-pin connector from the Auxiliary Power pigtail to the mating receptacle on the station electronics.

Note

• All control wiring should be installed and terminated by a qualified installer and should follow standard wiring installation practices.
• Echoflex requires that all stations and devices be grounded for ESD protection.
• Leave approximately 25.4 cm (10 in) of wiring in the back box for connection and to allow slack for future service needs.

Specification

Installation Environment: For indoor, commercial controls use only. Echoflex recommends paying special attention to the installation environment:

• Indoor installation only 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F), 5%–95%
  non-condensing humidity.

• A wireless operating distance of no more than 9.1 m (30 ft) between the ElahoAccess Interface and the mobile device running the ElahoAccess App.

• Obstacles reduce the wireless transmission distance. When possible, avoid transmitting through walls, ceilings, etc.

INSTALLATION

Install the Interface

Receptacle spacers are provided to help align the Interface and cover flush against the wall in flush mount application. The spacers are not required when installing the Interface in a surface mounted box.

1. Insert the Interface electronics and wiring into the back box. To install multiple stations (multi-gang), insert each station electronics into the back box from the right to the left side for the best alignment and fit. The alignment bracket will slightly overlap the station to the right when properly installed.

2. Use spacers as needed to provide a flush mounted installation.
   a. Accordion fold the spacer and press the stack together to achieve the thickness needed to fill the gap between the Interface, wall surface, and the back box.
   b. Cut off and discard the excess.
   c. Place the stack between the electronics and the flush mounted back box.
   Note: To ensure successful station and wall plate installation, do not overtighten the screws.

3. Secure the Interface in place using the mounting screws provided. If using spacers, insert the screws through the spacers as well.
   Interface LEDs

   • Power – The top blue LED lights when the device has power
   • Bluetooth – The bottom yellow LED lights and blinks when an active Bluetooth radio is paired with a mobile device.

Note: For more information on configuring devices via Bluetooth connection, see the ElahoAccess App integrated help system. Additional information on Elaho systems is available at echoflexsolutions.com.

Install the wall plate

The wall plate is secured to the Interface with built-in magnets.

1. Align the top of the wall plate to the Interface and angle the bottom approximately 20 degrees.
2. Hook the top of the wall plate to the tabs located on the Interface electronics assembly. To ensure the wall plate is hooked properly on the top hook, wiggle it slightly side to side.
3. Swing the bottom of the wall plate down until the magnets engage.
4. If the wall plate does not fully attach automatically, wiggle the bottom of the plate until all of the magnets are seated properly to the Interface and the plate is secure.

Note: If you are installing a multi-gang wall plate and the
stations are misaligned in the mounting box, the wall play will not attach properly. Loosen the screws that secure the station to the back box, adjust each station to improve the alignment, secure the screws, and then repeat the installation of the wall plate.

Restore Factory Defaults

1. Access the back of the Interface.
2. Press and hold the Reset button for 10 seconds. The blue Power LED light blinks once when the reset is complete.

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Compliance

• For use with Echoflex Elaho Control Systems, powered by Elaho power supplies.
• Bluetooth SIG compliant (see Bluetooth above).

FCC Compliance

ElahoAccess Interface (For any FCC matters):

ADDRESS: Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. 3031 Pleasant View Road
Middleton, WI 53562
+1 608-831-4116
etcconnect.com

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received; including interference that may cause undesired operation. Visit etcconnect.com/products for current and complete compliance information including FCC compliance.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Any modifications or
changes to this product not expressly approved by Electronic

Theatre Controls, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the product. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

This device contains a wireless module with the following identification numbers:
FCC ID: T9JRN4020

ISED Compliance

This device contains a license-exempt transmitter/receiver that complies with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Contains IC ID: 6514A-RN4020 CAN ICES-003 (A)

References

• The future of intelligent spaces | Echoflex
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• The future of intelligent spaces | Echoflex
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