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ETC EchoAccess Installation Manual

ETC EchoAccess Installation Manual

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ETC Installation Guide
EchoAccess Interface
Overview
The EchoAccess Interface is a wall
mounted device that works in
conjunction with the EchoAccess
App. The Interface uses Bluetooth
Smart (aka Bluetooth Low Energy or
BLE) wireless technology to provide
access to the Echo control system. Use
the Interface and the app together to
wirelessly configure and control your
Echo Presets, Spaces, Zones, and
devices.
Specification
Installation Environment
For indoor, commercial controls use only. ETC recommends paying special
attention to the installation environment:
Indoor installation only 0-40°C (32-104°F), 5-95% non-condensing
humidity.
A wireless operating distance of no more than 9.1 m (30 ft) between
the EchoAccess Interface and the mobile device running the
EchoAccess App.
Obstacles reduce the wireless transmission distance. When possible,
avoid transmitting through walls, ceilings, etc.
Compliance
For use with ETC Echo Control Systems, powered by Echo power supplies.
UL/cUL listed, CE compliant, WEEE and ROHS marked, FCC compliant for
conducted and radiated emissions and compliant with FCC requirements of
third party RF transmitters, Bluetooth SIG compliant (see
page 7
).
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Summary of Contents for ETC EchoAccess

  • Page 1 Compliance For use with ETC Echo Control Systems, powered by Echo power supplies. UL/cUL listed, CE compliant, WEEE and ROHS marked, FCC compliant for conducted and radiated emissions and compliant with FCC requirements of...
  • Page 2: Access Interface

    The Interface connects to the EchoConnect station communication bus. EchoConnect is a bidirectional protocol that uses one pair of wires (data + and data -) for both data and power. ETC recommends using Belden 8471 (or approved equal - see the ETC cable cross database etcconnect.com/Support/Cable-Cross-Database...
  • Page 3: Installation

    ETC Installation Guide Access Interface Prepare for installation The EchoAccess Interface ships with the electronics, wall plate, and wire termination kits including wire pigtails for 24 VDC auxiliary power and EchoConnect. The station may be installed into an industry-standard flush-mount back box (RACO 690 or equivalent provided by others) or surface-mount back box (sold separately and available from ETC).
  • Page 4 ETC Installation Guide Access Interface Terminate EchoConnect wires. EchoConnect is topology free, you may install the wires in any combination of bus, star, loop, or home-run. Strip 11 mm (0.4 in) from the ends of each EchoConnect power pigtail wire (black and white wire pair), provided in the termination supplies, and the installed control wires.
  • Page 5: Install The Interface

    ETC Installation Guide Access Interface Install the Interface Receptacle spacers are provided to help align the Interface and cover flush against the wall in flush mount application. The spacers are not required when installing the Interface in a surface mounted box.
  • Page 6 Bluetooth - The bottom yellow LED lights and blinks when an active Bluetooth radio is paired with a mobile device. Note: For more information on configuring devices via Bluetooth connection, see the EchoAccess App integrated help system. Additional information on Echo systems is available at etcconnect.com. Install the wall plate The wall plate is secured to the Interface with built-in magnets.
  • Page 7 ETC Installation Guide Access Interface Bluetooth 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.