Prepare For Installation - ETC Echoflex Elaho Installation Manual

Echoflex Solutions Installation Guide
0–10V Controller–Gen 2
Note:
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Any
modifications or changes to this product not expressly approved by Electronic Theatre
Controls, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the product. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
Prepare for Installation
The 0–10V Controller–Gen 2 is designed for mounting directly to an
electrical junction box or panel (provided by others) at the electrical
lighting load, upstream of the load in the circuit.
Note:
separate conduit, a voltage barrier installation box is available
from Echoflex Solutions. Order Echoflex Solutions part number
7187A1000.
EchoConnect Control Wiring
The 0–10V Controller–Gen 2 connects to the EchoConnect station
communication bus for control. EchoConnect is a bi-directional protocol
that uses one pair of wires (data+ and data–) for both data and power.
Echoflex Solutions recommends using Belden 8471 Class 2 wire (or
approved equal – see the Echoflex Solutions cable cross database
echoflexsolutions.com/files/Elaho_Data_Cable_Wire_Specs
alternatives). The 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:
grounded for ESD protection. Pull an additional 2.5 mm
(14 AWG) wire for grounding when control wires are not installed
in grounded metal conduit.
0–10V Controller–Gen 2
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
If your installation requires Class 2 wiring to be installed in
All control wiring should be installed and terminated by a
Echoflex Solutions requires that all stations and devices be
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