Axxess Relay & Contact Sensor-6 User manual

Mounting
Mount the device snugly to the wall.
Overview
The Relay & Contact Sensor-6 (RCS-6) is a
flexible tool to build a Control4 system
more effectively. It combines th e
capabilities of a repeater and router with 3
contact inputs and 6 relay outputs.
The repeater function allows more devices
to be joined to the network, and provides
more coverage for a ZigBee mesh network.
The RCS-6 contains a new high power
radio module and can support up to 16
child nodes.
Included
Relay & Contact Sensor Device
Terminal blocks
Power Options
This device can be powered by 3.6V DC
adapter with either a North American,
European, Australia/China or UK plug. It
can also be powered via auxiliary power
terminal block connection that accepts a
6.5-24V AC or DC.
Relay & Contact Sensor-6
Installation Guide
for use with Control4
Mounting
Before mounting, make sure the device is
in a location where you can still push the
button to join it to the ZigBee network. If
the location will be difficult to reach, view
the instructions for ZigBee networking and
join the device to the network before
mounting.
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Mounting
The RCS6 has two holes for screws on
either side of the device. Depending on
wall material and location, consider using a
wall anchor. Distance between screws is
4.5” center to center.
Three Contact Sensors
The RJ12 jack provides 3 contact sensor
inputs. Contact sensor inputs are for dry
contacts only.
Contact Pinout
Name Pins
Contact 1 C1&Com
Contact 2 C2&Com
Contact 3 C3&Com
Power
Alternative to the 3.6V plug-in power
suplies, you may supply power by
connecting 6.5-24V lines to the P1 and
P2 terminals, not polarized.
Three Relays
6 Relay outputs with terminal blocks.
Relay connections are not polarized.
Relay Pinout
Name Pins
Relay 1 R1&R1
Relay 2 R2&R2
Relay 3 R3&R3
Relay 4 R4&R4
Relay 5 R5&R5
Relay 6 R6&R6

Relay Specifications
DC Load on Relay
Max current = 1A
Max voltage = 60VDC
No Polarity
AC Load on Relay
Max current = 1A
Max voltage = 40VAC
No Polarity
For higher rated loads, an External Relay
Module is available.
The External Relay Module comes with a
plug-and-play cable that simply plugs into
the relay output jack and a dongle that
can switch up to 3 loads.
Composer
Instructions for use with composer can be
accessed on our website at:
axxind.com/dealers/composer
Drivers
Control4 device Drivers are available for
download on our website:
axxind.com/dealers/drivers
Please see Documentation tab in System
Design pane for this driver in Control4
Composer to see property descriptions.
ZigBee Network
The device has to be mounted within the
range of the ZigBee network in which it is
to operate.
A network push button is located in the
small hole on the right of the terminal
blocks at the bottom of the repeater. Use a
paper clip to press the button.
There are 2 setup modes, Test Contacts and
Relays Mode and Test Communication Mode.
Setup mode ends after 8 minutes. See
testing section for further instructions.
Testing (Cont’d)
Action LED Flashes
Contact 1 or Relay1 1
Contact 2 or Relay2 2
Contact 3 or Relay3 3
Test Communication Mode: Every 7 seconds
the device sends a message to the
controller, if it receives a reply the LED will
flash. More flashes mean a stronger signal.
A measurement of signal strength is printed
in composer. Set property Debug Mode to
Print and select the Lua tab to view signal
strength (measured from the last message
the device received before sending its
comm test message). This message can be
from anything com-municating with this
device including other devices that are using
it as a router. Most likely the last message
will be from the controller since the
controller replies to the comm test message
every 7 seconds.
6 flashes - long solid
flash when joined
6 flashes
1 flash
6 flashes if not joined
or long solid flash if
joined
4 taps
13 taps
8 taps
15 taps
Join:
Leave:
Setup:
Reset:
Testing
8 tap to enter setup. When in setup, 1 tap
to toggle between modes. Test Contacts
and Relays Mode will respond with 1 flash
and Test Communication Mode will respond
with 2 flashes. Setup mode can also be
entered through property setting in
composer.
Test Contacts and Relays Mode: LED flashes
to display state changes (see table on next
panel). In this test mode, when a contact is
closed the relay of the same number (ex
contact 2 and relay 2) is also closed, when
contact opens, relay opens.
Relay states can be changed by adjusting
properties in composer. Relays can be
triggered t hrough programming in
c o m p o s e r a n d /o r p r o x y b i n d i n g
connections.
Troubleshooting
If the device doesn’t power up, make sure
the Power Source Selector matches your
power input as described in section 2
(Applies to POE versions only).
To determine if the device is connected to
the network unplug the power source and
watch the LED while plugging it back in. If
LED flashes the device is not joined, if the
LED shows 1 long solid flash the device is
joined to the ZigBee network.
Check wiring and connections. If they are
correct then there may be a problem with
the device.
Troubleshooting instructions can be
accessed on our website at:
axxind.com/about/automation/
ZigBee Network (Cont’d)
Network range will vary depending on the
strength of the router it is connected to, as
well as physical obstructions. Typically the
device can communicate up to 400 feet in
th e op en , h ow e v er r an g e w i ll b e
significantly reduced indoors. Ensure the
network is designed properly and that
router strength and physical barriers are
considered.
Contact Sensor & Relay Plugs
For neatest installation, run wire suitable
for RJ12/45 crimping to the Repeater and
make plug connections.
Contact & Relay Wiring
Network
Button
Power Outlet