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Door Station Back Box
Installation Guide
Supported Model
• C4-DSBB-E-M Door Station Metal Back Box
Figure 1. Door Station Back Box
General Description
Control4® provides a back box to accommodate the
installation of a Control4 Door Station - Exterior (C4-
DSC-EN-xx).
Box Contents
Unpack the Door Station Back Box and ensure the
following items are included in the box.
Contact your Control4 Dealer immediately if you find
any missing or damaged components.
• Control4 Door Station Back Box
(model C4-DSBB-E-M)
™
Requirements
• Tools to install the back box, such as a tape
measure, pencil, hammer or screwdriver
• Nails or screws (4 to 6)
• Antenna Kits (optional, sold separately)
- Antenna, 12" (C4-AK-26cm)
- External Antenna, 10', EWA 2450M (C4-AK-3M)
Specifications
Dimensions
6.1" x 4.1" x 3" (156 mm x 104 mm x 76 mm)
(H x W x D)
Weight
1.10 lbs.
Network
Ethernet or WiFi (802.11 b/g/n)
Grounding Requirements
The following table indicates which power options
require an earth ground.
Power Type
AC
Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
DC
Network and Power Considerations
This device uses an Ethernet or WiFi network
connection and can be powered using PoE, AC, or
DC.
NOTE: It is recommended to use Ethernet
rather than WiFi for the best network
connectivity. See the Door Station - Exterior
Setup Guide for wiring installation details.
Mounting Tips
Follow these tips for best results.
1
Install the Door Station in a place where it will be
protected from water (such as rain, sprinklers,
and so on).
2
Do not expose the Door Station to direct
sunlight. For installations in direct sunlight, the
Satin Nickel model (C4-DCS-EN-SN) will yield the
least amount of color fading.
3
Find an appropriate exterior location for the
Door Station. Also see the Door Station - Exterior
Setup Guide for back box placement.
Earth Ground?
Yes, required for safety.
No. Do not connect.
Recommended; not required.
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Summary of Contents for Control 4 C4-DSBB-E-M
- Page 1 Specifications Dimensions 6.1” x 4.1” x 3” (156 mm x 104 mm x 76 mm) (H x W x D) Weight 1.10 lbs. Network Ethernet or WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) Grounding Requirements The following table indicates which power options require an earth ground. Supported Model Power Type Earth Ground? • C4-DSBB-E-M Door Station Metal Back Box Yes, required for safety. Power Over Ethernet (PoE) No. Do not connect. Figure 1. Door Station Back Box Recommended; not required. Network and Power Considerations This device uses an Ethernet or WiFi network connection and can be powered using PoE, AC, or DC. NOTE: It is recommended to use Ethernet rather than WiFi for the best network General Description connectivity. See the Door Station - Exterior Setup Guide for wiring installation details.
- Page 2 ™ IMPORTANT! Make sure the back box protrudes far enough out (0.118” or 3mm) from the exterior wall surface (brick, rock, stucco, wood, concrete, and so on) to allow the plate and gasket to seal the Door Station Door Station Back Box (see Figure 2). Failure to do so may void the warranty if damaged by water entering the Installation Guide back box.
- Page 3 There are two (2) ground screws in the back Figure 4. Gound Wires from Door Station to Back Box box: one (1) for Earth ground and one (1) for Door Station Faceplate Back Box grounding the Door Station faceplate to the back box. If using WiFi, the WiFi antenna must be installed in the back box and extend outside the box. NOTE: Do not allow any contact of the antenna element to any metal surface on the back box; otherwise, antenna performance will diminish. Figure 3. Ground Wire to Door Station Ground Wire Warnings IMPORTANT! Improper use or installation can cause LOSS/DAMAGE OF PROPERTY. Important! L’utilisation ou l’installation inexacte peut causer LOSS/DAMAGE DE PROPRIÉTÉ. IMPORTANT! After installing the back box, seal all possible leak points with silicone, including around wire entering or exiting the back box to prevent moisture from entering the back box after installation (see Figure 5). Figure 5. Leak Points Seal all of the leak points (shown in red) on the back box. Ground Wire WARNING! For AC installation, failure to ground the metal back box and Door Station faceplate properly can result in a potentially Apply caulking ENLARGED AREA hazardous condition.
- Page 4 WARNING! Before you install the Door Station Back Box using AC, switch off the circuit breaker or remove the fuse from the fuse box. AVERTISSEMENT! Pour l’endroit où vous installez station de porte avec AC, coupez le disjoncteur ou enlevez le fusible de la boîte de fusible. Regulatory/Safety Information To review regulatory information for your particular Control4 products, see the information located on the Control4 website at: http://www.control4.com/ regulatory/ Warranty Limited 2-year Warranty. Go to http://www.control4. com/warranty for details. About This Document Part number: 200-00244, Rev. F 4/10/2013 ™ control4.com | ©2013 Control4. All rights reserved. Control4, the Control4 logo, the Control4 iQ logo and the Control4 certified logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Control4 Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.