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7090 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 140, Columbia, MD 21046, USA, (443) 320-2233 | (240) 755-0092 (fax) www.autani.com. This document contains the Proprietary and Confidential Information of Autani LLC. Any use of this information without the expressed written consent of Autani, LLC is prohibited. Copyright Autani LLC, 2010-2020.
Mounting Instructions The Autani CORE/Manager can be mounted to a ceiling tile or wall, and should be mounted within a range of 1000 feet line of sight to the controlling/communication devices, and near a 120VAC wall outlet. When using fixture controllers with the CORE/ Manager, please consult with Autani support to determine the distance between edge devices and the CORE/Manager, as these ranges may vary based on the edge device that is used.
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1.2. Mounting the CORE/Manager onto a Wall Position the wall plate on a wall and mark the four mounting holes. Remove the wall plate and pre-drill the mounting holes. Insert wall anchors into the mounting holes, and position the wall plate to align with the mounting holes.
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Insert the CORE/Manager into the groove on the wall plate. It will snap into place. Page | 4...
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1.3. Mounting the CORE/Manager onto a Ceiling Position the wall plate on a ceiling tile and mark the four mounting holes. Remove wall plate and pre-drill the mounting holes. Position the wall plate on front of ceiling tile and back plate on back of ceiling tile, aligning the mounting holes.
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Insert the CORE/Manager into the groove on the wall plate. It will snap into place. Page | 6...
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1.4. Removing the CORE/Manager from Wall Plate To remove the CORE/Manager from the wall plate, press the release tab outward on the wall plate, and then slide the CORE/Manager up. Page | 7...
The CORE/Manager must be installed and used in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and regulations. ▪ Installation by a qualified electrician is recommended. Remove the front cover from the CORE/Manager to make connections. Press the snap-fit on both sides of the CORE/Manager to remove the cover. Page | 8...
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2.1. Connection to a Power Connect a power source to the CORE/Manager. There are two options: direct power and POE. Surge and Battery Protection Recommended. NOTE: The CORE/Manager will power ON the moment power is supplied. In cases where this is not desired, it is recommended to do a safe power-down. Press and release RESET button and wait around 30 seconds until the LED ring goes dark.
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NOTE: Using the POE method eliminates the need for an AC outlet near the CORE/Manager and is used in place of the provided AC/DC power adapter. 2.2. Connecting an External Antenna Extension Kit Before initiating the connection, shutdown the core manager by pressing the Reset button once.
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Place & fix the External Antenna into the Hard protective case as shown below, The CORE/Manager has two ports available for external antennas. The first port EXT-A is for connecting External Antenna, using Extension cable kit (CAT5, 60753-01). Page | 11...
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Connect one end of the Extension cable to External Antenna, and the other end to a CAT5 Cable. iii. Connect the CAT5 cable to CORE/Manager, as shown in the below illustration. iv. Once the extension cable is connected, press the reset button to start the Core. Page | 12...
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Startup Phase: The LED ring will start spinning GREEN clockwise when power is applied. After all the connections are made, install the front cover on the CORE/Manager. Press lightly on both sides of the cover to allow the snap-fit pieces to insert into the CORE/Manager base.
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Commissioning the CORE/Manager 3.1. LED Ring Status Ensure all the connections are made before commissioning the CORE/Manager (as explained in the previous section). The LED ring will confirm by displaying a green breathing pattern. The below illustrations describe what each color pattern on the LED ring indicates.
When the system is locked or unresponsive. ▪ When the CORE/Manager is physically relocated. Remove the front cover on the CORE/Manager to use the Reset button. The Reset button is actuated through the hole using a straightened paperclip or similar object. ▪...
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7090 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 140, Columbia, MD 21046, USA, (443) 320-2233 | (240) 755-0092 (fax) www.autani.com. This document contains the Proprietary and Confidential Information of Autani, LLC. Any use of this information without the expressed written consent of Autani, LLC is prohibited. Copyright Autani, LLC, 2010-2020.
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