BSS Audio EC-V Installation Manual

Ethernet wall controliers

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Installation Guide

Ethernet Wall ControlIers:
EC-V
EC-4B
EC-4BV
EC-8BV

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide Ethernet Wall ControlIers: EC-V EC-4B EC-4BV EC-8BV...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS U.K. MAINS PLUG WARNING A molded mains plug that has been cut off from the cord is unsafe. Discard the mains plug at a suitable disposal facility. NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU INSERT A DAMAGED OR CUT MAINS PLUG INTO A 13 AMP The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of potential POWER SOCKET.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION READ THE FOLLOWING: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL WARNINGS. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT USE THIS APPARATUS NEAR WATER. CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH. FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLIFIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.
  • Page 4 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES AVERTISSEMENT CONCERNANT LA FICHE SECTEUR Une fiche secteur moulée qui a été coupée du cordon est dangereuse. Jeter la fiche secteur dans un centre de déchets adapté. VOUS NE DEVEZ EN AUCUNE CIRCONSTANCE INSÉRER UNE FICHE ENDOMMAGÉE OU COUPÉE DANS Les symboles illustrés ci-dessus sont des symboles acceptés internationalement qui avertissent UNE PRISE SECTEUR 13 AMP.
  • Page 5 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES AVERTISSEMENT POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT : LIRE CES CONSIGNES. CONSERVER CES CONSIGNES. RESPECTER TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS. SUIVRE TOUTES LES CONSIGNES. NE PAS UTILISER CET APPAREIL PRÈS DE L’EAU. NETTOYER UNIQUEMENT AVEC UN CHIFFON SEC. POUR USAGE INTÉRIEUR UNIQUEMENT. NE PAS OBSTRUER LES OUÏES D’AÉRATION.
  • Page 6 South Jordan, Utah 84095, USA Date : Le 29 janvier 2015 Date: January 29, 2015 Contact en Europe : votre revendeur BSS Audio local et le bureau European Contact: Your local BSS Audio Sales and Service Office or d’assistance de :...
  • Page 7: Product Registration/Warranty

    BSS Audio Soundweb Contrio wall controllers are the next-generation controllers for use with BSS Audio Soundweb London and other compatible devices. Attractively priced analog and Ethernet HiQnet™ controller options are available. Each controller model is available in black or white and in US or EU mounting variants.
  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Note that bulky molded Ethernet cables may be obstructed by the printed circuit board. Therefore, it is recommended that Ethernet cables with crimp-on type RJ45 connectors be used. Front Panel Ethernet Controllers Volume Selector Volume/Selector (EC-V) (EC-4B) (EC-4BV) Volume/Selector (EC-8BV)
  • Page 9 1. Locate Button This small pinhole provides access to the Locate button. Pressing the Locate button allows an online controller to be easily identified within Audio Architect , see for further ™ 'Locate' on page 15 information on functions performed with this button. 2.
  • Page 10: Mechanical Installation

    3.600" screws are provided with EU versions for mounting as required. Dimensions of each Ethernet wall controller model are shown below. 4.534 cm 3.600" 4.490" 2.185" EC-V-EU, EC-4B-EU, EC-4BV-EU (EU Versions) 4.534 cm 8.598 cm 5.550 cm 4.550" 0.621" 1.514"...
  • Page 11 8.598 cm 1.605 cm 3.846 cm 8.598 cm 1.605 cm 3.846 cm 4.550" EC-8BV-EU (EU Version) 9.144 cm 4.550" 1.785" 9.144 cm 1.785" 5.550 cm 8.598 cm 5.550 cm 8.598 cm 14.707 cm 1.576 cm 3.846 cm 14.707 cm 1.576 cm 3.846 cm EC-8BV (US Version) 2.940"...
  • Page 12 Connections Both power and network connectivity are supplied to the Ethernet Contrio controllers via their RJ-45 Ethernet ports. Power must be supplied to the controllers via an IEEE802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) device. Note that PoE+ (IEEE802.3at compliant) devices can also be used with the Contrio controllers as they are backwards compatible with the IEEE802.3af standard.
  • Page 13 Connection Diagrams Using A Midspan Using Soundweb London Device (e.g., BLU-806) Soundweb Lond PoE Midspan Power Adapter Ethernet Contrio Ethernet Contrio Controller Controller A Midspan Using An Endspan ice (e.g., BLU-806) Soundweb London Device (e.g., BLU-806) E Midspan PoE Endspan (Switch) Power Adapter Power Cord Ethernet Contrio...
  • Page 14: Ground Lug Connection

    Ground Lug Connection (Optional) A ground lug is provided on all Contrio controllers for connecting to an earth ground. This can provide further protection against ESD (Electrostatic Discharge). In most cases this connection should not be necessary. However, if you experience irregular behavior when testing a Contrio controller, connecting this lug to an earth ground may resolve the issue.
  • Page 15 Keep the Locate button held for about 30 seconds. 3. Press the corresponding button to select the desired menu option. NOTE: The Ethernet Contrio controllers (with the exception of the EC-V model) also have available Demo Modes which can be used to simulate each controller's control capability.
  • Page 16 2. Apply power to the controller while pressing and holding the Locate button. Keep the Locate button held for about 30 seconds. 3. If using an EC-V, the controller will now perform the Factory Reset and you don't need to perform any of the following steps. If using the EC-4B, EC-4BV, or EC-8BV, the Boot Menu options should now be displayed and you can continue to step 4.
  • Page 17: Other Functions

    1. While the controller is in the 'sleep' state, either press a button or turn the rotary encoder. NOTE: Although the EC-V controller cannot be unlocked directly from the controller, it can be unlocked by other means – such as by using Soundweb London logic or a Control Input contact closure.
  • Page 18 Lockout Active Function (Excludes EC-V Model) The 'Lockout Active' button on the Contrio Default Control Panel provides a mechanism to disable a Contrio controller until a security PIN is entered. This might be appropriate when the controller is located in a public area and restricted access to the controller functions is required.
  • Page 19: Technical Specifications

    6. Go online and load the design to the Contrio controller. 7. The controller will now be unlocked. LED Maximum Brightness There are 4 selectable brightness levels for a Contrio controller, they are: LED Maximum Brightness 1 (dim) to 4 (bright). These values can be changed in the controller's Default Control Panel, which is accessed by right-clicking on the controller from the main view in Audio Architect and selecting the 'Default Control Panel' option.
  • Page 20: All Rights Reserved

    Phone: (801) 566-8800 Website: bssaudio.com Support: bssaudio.com/en-US/support Contrio Install Guide PN: 5046474-B BSS Audio is a registered trademark of Harman © 2015 Harman All rights reserved Printed in Malaysia...

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