ETC Echoflex MBI-2 Series Installation Manual

Installation Guide
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This install guide covers the Echoflex Solutions Multi-Button Interface switch station,
models and descriptions below.
MBI-2*x - Two button - Multi-Button Interface switch station
MBI-4*x - Four button - Multi-Button Interface switch station
MBI-8*x - Eight button - Multi-Button Interface switch station
The character * indicates frequency U= 902MHz, Y= 868 MHz. The character x is
replaced with a color indicator ( W = White, G = Gray, C=Cream, B = Black).

Product Overview

The switch stations communicate wirelessly with Echoflex lighting controllers to control
the internal relay and/or output dimming level. Common switch stations applications
include basic ON/OFF lighting or dimming.
A finger press upon the ON or OFF button transmits the switch event along with a
tactile feel, an audible click and (for the ON button) a LED indication of the event.
Each pair of buttons can be linked to different controllers for multiple circuit control
from one wall station.
The MBI also features Range Confirmation® which provides visual feedback of the
strength of the signal received by the controller, thereby assisting in finding the optimal
placement of the MBI.
The MBI uses 2 buttons for On/OFF operation. The ON button has a light bulb icon
with "light rays" to indicate ON. The OFF button has a light bulb icon without rays,
indicating OFF. The buttons provide both switching and dimming functionality. A quick
press of the button provides switching, a press and hold will dim lights up (ON button)
and down (OFF button) when linked to an Echoflex dimming controller. A double tap
of an ON button when linked to a Echoflex dimming controller will dim the light to full
ON (single tap ON will turn on the lights to the previously set level).

Preparing to Install

Careful consideration should be made when locating the controllers and stations
based on the construction materials in the space and possibility of tenant's furniture
disrupting the transmissions. The station should be installed in the same space as the
controller device controlling the light fixtures or circuits.
The MBI switch stations can be damaged by screw guns over torquing the mounting
screws. Use hand tools when installing.
The MBI switch stations need to be mounted to a firm surface. They can be flush
mounted with the screws and wall anchors (not supplied). Alternately, the station can
be mounted on a mud ring using the provided back support plate.
To mount over line voltage device boxes, please order our UL approved barrier - see
Accessories for order info.