ELAN EL-SC-150 System Controller Installation Guide

: June 4, 2024
: ELAN

**ELAN EL-SC-150 System Controller Installation Guide

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The EL-SC-150 Controller may be used as a standalone system controller or as an Extender to any gSC OR SC controller or running g!6.6 or greater. Please check the Training Guide for EL-SC-150 control capabilities.
The Training Guide contains valuable hardware and software reference documentation and is considered an important supplement to this document.
Make sure you have the latest version by visiting the Dealer website at www.niceforyou.com and follow the Dealer Resources link.
Included in the box:

E L -SC-150 Controller
12 v D C Power Supply

Important Safety Instructions

Read, understand and follow ALL safety and installation instructions included in this manual. Failure to follow the included documentation may damage the product and will void manufacturer’s warranty.
Follow ALL installation guidelines included with the product. Installation of the product in high humidity environments, in close proximity to heat sources and /or non-recommended locations will impede, interfere and/or damage the intended operation of the product
Only use attachments and accessories which have been specified for use by the manufacturer.
The use of abrasive, liquid or solvent based cleaning fluids will damage the product. Please refer and follow all Product Care instructions included with the product.
Product Servicing may only be completed by authorized or certified service centers and personnel. For a complete list of product servicing options, please follow instructions included in the product documentation and /or contact original manufacturer for details.

FCC and IC Information

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-247.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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

Warning:
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC and IC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102.

This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters from user and bystanders.

Warning

The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102, and users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance from the TianHeng Consulting Inc. at Tel: +1 613-220-8490.

Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

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.

FCC and IC Registrations

FCC ID : EF400240
I C : 1078A-00240

Z-Wave Operating Frequency
Australia/New Zealand : 921.42/921.40/919.80MHz
US/Canada : 908.42/908.40/916MHz
European : 868.42/868.40/869.85MHz

Z-Wave Developer’s Kit: 7.13.1

This product can be operated in any Z-Wave™ network with other Z-Wave certified devices from other manufacturers. All mains operated nodes within the network will act as repeaters regardless of vendor to increase reliability of the network.

In a Nice SC Series System Controller, the host application controls the device reset feature.

If this controller is the primary controller for your network, resetting it will result in the nodes in your network being orphaned and it will be necessary after the reset to exclude and re-include all of the nodes in the network. If this controller is being used as a secondary controller in the network, use this procedure to reset this controller only in the event that the network primary controller is missing or otherwise inoperable.

EL-SC-150 Overview

Dimensions: 6.95 in. x 4.94 in. x 1.30 in.

Mounting

The EL-SC-150 is designed to mount on a shelf, hang in a cabinet or rack, or mount in a structured wiring enclosure with optional mounting bracket.
Wall Mounting: The EL-SC-150 chassis has been designed to allow convenient wall mounting in any orientation. Arrows on the rear panel may be used to mark the location for the screws. Mark the screw locations, mount the screws leaving approx. 3/16” (5mm) of screw exposed and slide the chassis over the screws.

Leave a 3/16 in. gap between screw heads and wall.
NOTE : Mounting height < 2 meters. Weight < 1 kg.

Structured Wiring Cabinet Mounting: Using the optional Structured Wiring Cabinet Mount, the EL-SC-150 can be mounted in a structured wiring cabinet.

Attach mounting bracket to wiring cabinet with snap rivets and washers
Snap the controller to the 2 hooks on the mounting bracket

Shelf Mounting: The EL-SC-150 has rubber feet to protect finished surfaces.
Set the controller in a location that will allow you to properly manage connected wiring so that there is no tension on the connections.

Serial Connection

Connect an RS-232 serial controlled device using an RJ45 connector (not included) to the RS232 port on the rear of the controller.
The EL-SC-150 serial connector is not compatible with RS-485 serial devices.
If your project requires RS-485 connections you will need to use a gSC10 controller.

Below is the wiring pin-out for the RJ45 connector.

Sense Input Connection

Nice sensors can be used to trigger events from 3rd party devices. The status is binary, either ON or OFF. This can be used to trigger an event map or as a condition of an event map. CONNECT ONLY a Nice sensor to this port.
Available Nice sensors:

Audio Sensor P/N: AUDSENSOR
Video Sensor P/N: VIDSENSOR
Contact Closure Sensor P/N: CTSENSOR
Current / Magnetic Field Sensor P/N: CRSENSOR
Light / LED Sensor P/N: LTSENSOR
Voltage Sensor P/N: VTSENSOR

IR Output Connection

Three discrete IR outputs are supplied to control third party devices. Each output is compatible with Xantech single and dual emitters.

HDMI Connection

The EL-SC-150 includes an HDMI connector for an on screen display (OSD) interface. Connect the OSD output to an available HDMI input on a display or AVR.

USB Connection

The USB connection is primarily designed for connecting the optional USB Z-Wave antenna. See the integration note for configuring Z-Wave devices through the EL-SC-150.
USB power output is 2.0A when powered by external adapter, but it is limited to 1.5A when powered by PoE

LAN / PoE Connection

The EL-SC-150 has a Gigabit PoE+ compatible Ethernet port. Connect an
Ethernet cable to an available port on the network.
NOTE: The EL-SC-150 can be connected via Wi-Fi, however a wired connection is preferred.

The EL-SC-150 can be powered over Ethernet (PoE). The minimum PoE+ requirement is IEEE 802.3at. 42.5 – 57 VDC, 600 mA maximum.

RESET Button

Located on the right side of the controller, is the recessed pinhole button that can be used in three ways:

2 second press and release resets the controller to DHCP
20 second press and release removes all configuration information. Software version will be maintained.
While applying power, a 10 second press and release will perform a full factory reset. Software will revert to factory default version. DO NOT remove power during a factory reset as it will permanently damage the unit. Allow the unit to reboot and become discoverable (about 4 minutes).

NOTE: the LED will remain red during the reset process.
WARNING! THESE ACTIONS CANNOT BE UNDONE!

Power

Once all other connections have been completed, connect an Ethernet cable connected to a PoE switch or the 12VDC, 2.5A power supply to the DC input.

Power Button

When the controller is off, a short press powers unit on.
When the controller is on, a short press (less than three seconds) restarts controller.
When the controller is on, a long press (3 seconds or longer) powers down the controller.

LED Status Indicator

The LED communicates the status of the controller:
Blue = Connected OK / Power
Blue flashing = Boot up
Amber = No network found
Red = Boot failure
Red flashing = Self-check failure

Network Connection

The EL-SC-150 is factory set to use DHCP. Connect to a wired network and use the Nice Configurator to connect to the controller. Once connected, use configuration to set a static IP address or connect via Wi-Fi.

Software Update

Prior to configuring the controller, upgrade the software to the latest available version found on the Nice Dealer Resources portal. Download and open the executable file and follow the on screen instructions.

Limited Warranty

Nice North America warrants the EL-SC-150 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of two years (2 years) from the date of purchase. If within the applicable warranty period above purchaser discovers that such item was not as warranted above and promptly notifies Nice in writing, Nice shall repair or replace the item at the company’s option. This warranty shall not apply (a) to equipment not manufactured by Nice, (b) to equipment which shall have been installed by other than an Nice authorized installer, (c) to installed equipment which is not installed to Nice’s specifications, (d) to equipment which shall have been repaired or altered by others than Nice, (e) to equipment which shall have been subjected to negligence, accident, or damage by circumstances beyond Nice’s control, including, but not limited to, lightning, flood, electrical surge, tornado, earthquake, or other catastrophic events beyond Nice’s control, or to improper operation, maintenance or storage, or to other than normal use of service. With respect to equipment sold by, but not manufactured by Nice, the warranty obligations of Nice shall in all respects conform to the warranty actually extended to Nice by its supplier. The foregoing warranties do not cover reimbursement for labor, transportation, removal, installation or other expenses which may be incurred in connection with repair or replacement. Except as may be expressly provided and authorized in writing by Nice, Nice shall not be subject to any other obligations or liabilities whatsoever with respect to equipment manufactured by Nice or services rendered by Nice.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT WARRANTIES OF TITLE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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