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- Page 1 Elaho Inspire Stations Programming Guide Echo Protocol Version 3.1 Part Number: 8186M1220-3.1.0 Rev.A Released: 2018-09...
- Page 2 ® ® and Inspire are registered trademarks of Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks, both marked and not marked, are the property of their respective owners. Echoflex intends this document, whether printed or electronic, to be provided in its entirety.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Document Conventions Help from Technical Services Overview Station Configuration Record/Program Mode Function switch Rotary and DIP Switches Function switch: Preset Preset Toggle Use Off Preset Mode Raise / Lower Sequence Control Function switch: Custom With ElahoAccess Without ElahoAccess Function switch: Zone Zone Selection Zone Toggle... - Page 4 Function Switch for Space Combine Function switch: Preset Function switch: Zone Station Functionality 1-Button Station Factory Defaults Preset Zone Custom 2-Button Station Factory Defaults Preset Zone Custom 4-Button Station Factory Defaults Preset Zone Custom Space Combine in Preset Space Combine in Zone Space Combine in Custom 4-Button with Fader Station Factory Defaults...
- Page 5 Remove Wall Plate Install Wall Plate Install Button Legends Rotary Switch Assignments DIP Switch Settings 4-Button with Fader Station Color Mode DIP Switch Settings Table of Contents...
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction ® Welcome to the Elaho Inspire Station Programming Guide. This document will guide you in the programming and configuration of your Elaho Inspire Stations, including the 1-button, 2-button, 4-button, 6-button, 8-button, and the 4-button with fader station. This guide is intended for use after station installation; therefore the content of this document is targeted at programming the configuration and features of the station only. -
Page 7: Help From Technical Services
Help from Technical Services If you are having difficulties, your most convenient resources are the references given in this document. To search more widely, try the Echoflex website at echoflexsolutions.com. If none of these resources are sufficient, contact Echoflex Technical Services directly at one of the offices identified below. -
Page 8: Overview
Overview Elaho Inspire stations provide preset, zone, space combine, and color controls for use with Elahocontrol systems only. Reference Station Functionality on page 14 for detailed information about each station type and its possible function settings, or download the Inspire Station data sheet located on the Echoflex website echoflexsolutions.com for the complete listing including model and ordering... -
Page 9: Station Configuration
Station Configuration The Elaho Inspire Station has on-board switch and button settings that are available from the front of the station when it is installed and the cover is removed. Record/Program Mode The [RECORD/PROGRAM MODE] button provides access to RECORD/ PROGRAM record and program settings. -
Page 10: Use Off
Use Off “Use Off” functionality enables the last button on the station with a dedicated space off action. A single push of the “Off” button will set the level of all zones to zero using a 2 second • fade time. A double push of the “Off”... -
Page 11: Without Elahoaccess
Without ElahoAccess By default the Custom Function switch setting on an Elaho Inspire Station provides behavior that extends the Zone Function switch setting behaviors for control of more Zones. For example, on an 8 button station, Zone control mode defaults to zones 1 through 6. Setting the station in Custom control mode, by default, provides access to zones 7 through 12. -
Page 12: Zone Raise / Lower
Zone Raise / Lower Raise and lower the selected zone level using the assigned raise and lower station controls. Each station type has configured raise and lower controls. Reference Station Functionality on page 14 for the station type you are configuring for complete details. Zone Raise / Lower from a Button With a Zone Selected The selected zone button LED lights blue to indicate its active state. -
Page 13: Color Control Mode (4 Button With Fader Station Only)
Color Control Mode (4 button with fader station only) Color Control functionality allows the Inspire 4 button with fader station to control patched LED zones on an Elaho DMX Scene Controller. To enable Color Control on a 4 button with fader station: DIP Switch First, set DIP switches 5 and 6 according to the desired color mode. - Page 14 12 o'clock position (50%) toward the 6 o'clock (100%) position. Studio Mode Select Studio mode provides access to raise and lower intensity, color temp, and tint for ETC LED fixtures that support Studio mode using the fader knob for the selected zone.
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Page 15: Record/Program Mode
Record/Program Mode Program mode allows adjustment of the consecutive range of presets and zones assigned to the station by allowing you to set the starting preset or zone, respectively. Enter Program mode by pressing and holding the [Record / Program mode] button for three seconds. The Function switch determines whether edits are made to the consecutive range of presets or zones. -
Page 16: Program Zone Start
Program Zone Start Set the Function switch to its lowest position of Zone. Press and hold the [Record / Program mode] button for three seconds to enter Program mode. The “Mode” LED illuminates (steady amber) and the first zone control button LED flashes the current (first) zone controlled. -
Page 17: Space Combine (4-Button Only)
Space Combine (4-button only) Placing the 4-button station (model # E1004) in space combine mode, accomplished by setting DIP switch 3 On, allows for combined control of multiple spaces. For more information on DIP switch settings, DIP Switch Settings on page 40 In space combine mode, the zones with the same number but in different spaces will respond identically when the spaces are combined. -
Page 18: Program Mode For Space Combine
Program Mode for Space Combine Program mode behaves in a slightly different manner when the 4-button station is set to space combine mode. Press and hold the [Record / Program mode]button for three seconds to enter Program mode. The “Mode” LED illuminates (steady amber) and the first space combine button LED flashes the current (first) space controlled. -
Page 19: Station Functionality
Station Functionality This section provides detail for each stations function including its factory default settings, and each button default when the station function switch is set to Preset, Custom, and Zone. 1-Button Station on the next page • 2-Button Station on page 18 •... -
Page 20: 1-Button Station
1-Button Station The 1-button Elaho Inspire Station offers control of a single preset or zone as determined by the Function switch setting. Factory Defaults The 1-button Inspire Station ships from the factory in the following default settings: Rotary switches are set to Address 1, Space 1. Reference Rotary Switch •... -
Page 21: Zone
Zone The 1-button station supports the following button actions: Push Hold Double-tap Double-tap the button to toggle the zone to its full or off, using a 1/2 second fade time. Station Functionality... -
Page 22: Custom
Custom The 1-button station provides the following button actions by default before configuration using ElahoAccess: Push Hold Double-tap Double-tap the button to toggle the zone to its full or off, using a 1/2 second fade time. Note: These are the default button actions for the station when the Function switch is set to Custom. -
Page 23: 2-Button Station
2-Button Station The 2-button Inspire Station offers control of two presets or 1 zone as determined by the Function and DIP switch settings. Factory Defaults The 2-button Inspire Station ships from the factory in the following default settings: Rotary switches are set to Address 1, Space 1. Reference Rotary Switch •... -
Page 24: Zone
Zone The 2-button station supports the following button actions: Push Hold Double-tap Double-tap the button to toggle the zone to its extents using a 1/2 second fade time. Custom The 2-button station provides the following button actions by default before configuration using ElahoAccess: Push Hold... - Page 25 Double-tap Double-tap the button to toggle the zone to its extents using a 1/2 second fade time. Note: These are the default button actions for the station when the Function switch is set to Custom. For custom configuration using ElahoAccess, reference the ElahoAccess Mobile App integrated help system.
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Page 26: 4-Button Station
4-Button Station The 4-button Inspire Station offers control of four presets or two zones, or space combine actions for up to five consecutive spaces as determined by the Function and DIP switch settings. Factory Defaults The 4-button Inspire Station ships from the factory in the following default settings: Rotary Switch Rotary switches are set to Address 1, Space 1. -
Page 27: Zone
Zone The 4-button station supports the following button actions: Push Hold Double-tap Double-tap the button to toggle the zone to its extents using a 1/2 second fade time. With No Zone Selected When no zone is selected, the raise selection and lower selection buttons (1 and 4) change the intensity levels for the configured space. -
Page 28: Custom
Custom The 4-button station supports the following button actions by default before configuration using ElahoAccess: Push Hold Double-tap Double-tap the button to toggle the zone to its extents using a 1/2 second fade time. Note: These are the default button actions for the 4-button station when the Function switch is set to Custom. -
Page 29: Space Combine In Zone
Hold Note: Double-tap is not a supported feature in Space Combine mode. When the 4-button station in Space Combine mode, and the Function switch is set to Preset, the spaces will wrap, meaning the last button on the station will combine with the first space configured for control on the station. -
Page 30: Space Combine In Custom
Space Combine in Custom Setting the Function switch to Custom, with DIP switch 3 On, enables Space Combine mode on the 4-button station. The 4 button station in Space Combine mode supports the following button actions by default before configuration using ElahoAccess: Push Hold Note:... -
Page 31: 4-Button With Fader Station
4-Button with Fader Station The 4-button with fader Inspire Station offers control of up to five presets or four zones as determined by the Function and DIP switch settings. Factory Defaults The 4-button with fader Inspire Station ships from the factory in the following default settings: Rotary Switch Rotary switches are set to Address 1, Space 1. -
Page 32: Zone
Zone The 4-button with fader station supports the following button and fader actions: Push Hold Double-tap Double-tap the button or fader knob to toggle the zone or space using a 1/2 second fade time. *Push the fader knob to execute an Off command anytime presets or zones are On in the same space, otherwise the action toggles the space. -
Page 33: Zone With Color Control Enabled
Zone with Color Control Enabled With the Function switch set to Zone, and with Color Control mode enabled by configuring DIP switches 5 and 6, the 4-button with fader station supports the following fader actions: HSI Color Mode Intensity Saturation Color Temp Mode Intensity Station Functionality... - Page 34 Color Temp Studio Mode Intensity Color Temp Tint With No Zone Selected When no zone is selected, rotate the fader knob to perform space wide commands, changing all zone levels for the configured space. Elaho Inspire Station Programming Guide...
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Page 35: Custom
Custom The 4-button with fader station supports the following button and fader actions by default before configuration using ElahoAccess: Push Hold Double-tap Double-tap the button or fader knob to toggle the zone or space using a 1/2 second fade time. *Push the fader knob to execute an Off command anytime presets or zones are On in the same space, otherwise the action toggles the space. -
Page 36: 6-Button Station
6-Button Station The 6-button Inspire Station offers control of up to six presets or four zones as determined by the Function and DIP switch settings. Factory Defaults The 6-button Inspire Station ships from the factory in the following default settings: Rotary switches are set to Address 1, Space 1. -
Page 37: Zone
Zone The 6-button station supports the following button actions: Push Hold Double-tap Double-tap the button to toggle the selected zone or space using a 1/2 second fade time. With No Zone Selected When no zone is selected, the raise and lower buttons (1 and 6) perform a space raise and space lower, changing all zone levels for the configured space. -
Page 38: Custom
Custom The 6-button station supports the following button actions by default before configuration using ElahoAccess: Push Hold Double-tap Double-tap the button to toggle the selected zone or space using a 1/2 second fade time. Note: These are the default button actions for the station when the Function switch is set to Custom. -
Page 39: 8-Button Station
8-Button Station The 8-button Inspire Station offers control of up to eight presets or four zones as determined by the Function and DIP switch settings. Factory Defaults The 8-button Inspire station ships from the factory in the following default settings: Rotary switches are set to Address 1, Space 1. -
Page 40: Zone
Zone The 8-button station supports the following button actions: Push Hold Double-tap Double-tap the button to toggle the selected zone or space using a 1/2 second fade time. With No Zone Selected When no zone is selected, the raise and lower buttons (7 & 8) perform a space raise and space lower, changing all zone levels for the configured space. -
Page 41: Custom
Custom The 8-button station supports the following button actions by default before configuration using ElahoAccess: Push Hold Double-tap Double-tap the button to toggle the selected zone or space using a 1/2 second fade time. Note: These are the default button actions for the station when the Function switch is set to Custom. -
Page 42: Station Miscellaneous
Station Miscellaneous This section provides information pertaining to the mechanical features of the Inspire Stations including the following: Remove or Install the Wall Plate on the facing page • Install Button Legends on page 39 • Rotary Switch Assignments on page 40 •... -
Page 43: Remove Or Install The Wall Plate
Remove or Install the Wall Plate Remove Wall Plate After station installation is complete, to gain further access to the Record/Program Mode Function switch features and set station , you must first remove the station wall plate. The wall plate is secured to the station with magnets that are attached to the wall plate. Using your index finger and thumb, lift the left and right side edges of the bottom of the wall plate, disengaging the magnets. -
Page 44: Install Button Legends
Install Button Legends Inspire Stations ship with standard button legends installed beneath a clear lens. An additional sheet of standard button legends are provided for field installation as needed. Note: Customize and print your own button legends on standard transparency. Download the button legend template provided on the Echoflex website at echoflexsolutions.com. -
Page 45: Rotary Switch Assignments
Rotary Switch Assignments Two rotary switches on the rear panel of the station provide for station address and space assignment. Each station must be set to a unique station address for the assigned space. By default, these switches are set to station Address 1, Space 1. Events and commands are shared by all devices within an assigned space. -
Page 46: 4-Button With Fader Station Color Mode Dip Switch Settings
4-Button with Fader Station Color Mode DIP Switch Settings DIP switches 5 and 6 on the 4-button with fader station set Color Mode functionality for the fader knob when the station is also set to Zone control mode: MODE DIP 5 DIP 6 Push action Rotate action... - Page 47 Station Miscellaneous...
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