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ETC Installation Guide
Echo Inspire Station
Prepare for Installation
Inspire Stations ship with station electronics, a decorator-style wall plate,
termination kit, and a template of standard button labels. You can install the
station into an industry-standard back box (provided by others) or a surface-
mounted back box (sold separately and available from ETC).
Inspire stations connect to the EchoConnect station communication bus.
EchoConnect is a bi-directional protocol that uses one pair of wires (data +
and data -) for both data and power. ETC recommends using Belden 8471
Class 2 wire (or approved equal – see the ETC cable cross database
etcconnect.com/Support/Cable-Cross-Database
total combined length of an EchoConnect wire run using Belden 8471 may
not exceed 500 m (1,640 ft), with a maximum distance of 400 m (1,312 ft)
between any two devices.
Note:
qualified installer and should follow standard wiring installation
practices. Leave approximately 25.4 cm (10 in) of wiring in the back
box for connection and to allow slack for future service needs.
Note:
ESD protection. Pull an additional 2.5 mm
grounding when control wires are not installed in grounded metal
conduit.
Environmental
Indoor installation only, 0–50°C (32–122°F), 5–95% non-condensing
humidity.
Installation
Installation should follow all local codes and standard electrical practices.
Note:
725 and local jurisdiction requirements.
The back box should be installed plum and square for best results. Ensure
that the back box is clean and free of obstructions and that all wiring is
installed correctly.
Inspire stations ship with a termination kit for use with Belden 8471 (or
equivalent wire) and contains a power pigtail, a ground wire pigtail, spacers,
and all required wire termination connectors for installation.
Echo Inspire Station
All control wiring should be installed and terminated by a
ETC requires that all stations and devices be grounded for
NEC Class 2 product to be wired in accordance to NEC Article
for equal alternatives). The
2
(14 AWG) wire for
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