ETC Echo Expansion Bridge Installation Manual

ETC Echo Expansion Bridge Installation Manual

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ETC Installation Guide
Echo Expansion Bridge
Overview
The Echo Expansion Bridge provides:
Features
The Expansion Bridge is capable of supporting up to four individual Echo
segments, each supporting an Echo power supply allowing for up to 16
power and data controllers and up to 16 Echo stations or responsive
controls. Expansion Bridge integration enables Echo segments to share
spaces, presets, and zones.
Note:
or zones to the Echo system totals.
The Expansion Bridge features an onboard Ethernet port (RJ45 style
receptacle) for connection to Paradigm architectural control systems and
connection to an Ethernet Wi-Fi network for configuration using the Wi-Fi
features of the EchoAccess App.
The four-button user interface and display allow on board IP address
configuration and connection status, as well as menu navigation for
application firmware version and update and restore default settings.
The Expansion Bridge is designed for installation on DIN rail.
control from the Unison Paradigm
architectural control system of the
Echo system; allowing Paradigm
control of Echo presets, zones, space
combine, and space lockout
the ability to combine up to four
individual Echo segments (systems)
into a larger system, enabling more
control stations, responsive controls,
and power and data controllers to be
utilized within the Echo system
network connectivity to an Echo system from the EchoAccess App
by connecting to a third-party wireless access point
The Expansion Bridge does not add additional spaces, presets,
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  • Page 1 Conta c t etcconnect.com/contactETC © 2019 Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. Product information and specifications subject to change. ETC intends this document to be provided in its entirety. Trademark and patent info: etcconnect.com/ip 7 1 8 6 M 2 1 0 5 Rev D Released 2019-12...
  • Page 2: Specification

    ETC Installation Guide Expansion Bridge Accessory Kits ETC offers a Low Voltage DIN rail Cover Kit (part number 7186A1218) that allows installation of the Expansion Bridge to any standard 4” (10.16 cm) junction box (provided by others). Contact ETC for details.
  • Page 3: Installation

    ETC Installation Guide Expansion Bridge EchoConnect and Ethernet Requirements The Expansion Bridge requires EchoConnect, Belden 8471 (or equivalent) plus one ESD ground wire, supporting data and control to each attached EchoConnect station bus. Termination is available for up to four EchoConnect segments. Reference...
  • Page 4: User Interface

    ETC Installation Guide Expansion Bridge Insert the black wire (typical) into the negative (-) terminal and tighten the screw firmly onto the wire. Insert the white wire (typical) into the positive (+) terminal and tighten the screw firmly onto the wire.
  • Page 5 ETC Installation Guide Expansion Bridge Navigation Buttons Buttons are provided to navigate the Expansion Bridge menu and edit selected fields. (up) and (down) navigate the menu, or when a parameter • selection is made, press (or press and hold) to increase / decrease...
  • Page 6: Logging Options

    Syslog Address Configure the IP address to receive Syslog event messages. This defaults to 10.101.50.60, the default IP address for ETC’s Net3 Conductor. Navigate to Syslog Address found in the Logging Options menu. The first octet of the IP address is selected for edit.
  • Page 7 ETC Installation Guide Expansion Bridge Update Firmware To update the Expansion Bridge firmware, you must first prepare a compatible microSD card with the firmware update file. The firmware update file, labeled eeb_fw.efw, must reside on the root of the media.
  • Page 8 ETC Installation Guide Expansion Bridge Configuration Configuration of the Expansion Bridge is accomplished using the EchoAccess App or Unison Paradigm LightDesigner software. Reference the integrated help system for the configuration tool for details about configurable device parameters and actions available.

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