echoflex ElahoTouch Mk2 User manual

Echoflex Installation Guide
ElahoTouch Controller Mk2
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8186M2193 Rev A Released 2019-11
Overview
ElahoTouch is an all-in-one flush or surface-mounted graphic touchscreen
controller that provides control of Elaho Zones and connectivity with other
Elaho control and output products.
ElahoTouch also provides local control of a full universe of DMX outputs, and
sACN or Art-Net outputs. ElahoTouch is compatible with all RDM enabled
devices.
ElahoTouch features:
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64 Presets shared across the
Elaho control system
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80 Channels of patchable control
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4 internal Sequences (DMX,
sACN, and Art-Net only)
Prepare for Installation
ElahoTouch ships with the touchscreen, a mounting collar, and an installation
termination kit. It is designed for installation into a standard three-gang deep
flush-mount back box (sold separately) or a surface-mount back box (Echoflex
part number 8186A1116-4).
The ElahoTouch controller includes the following installation parts and
supplies:
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(1) five-position screw terminal connector - J3228-F
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(1) three-position screw terminal connector - J30193-F
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(1) three-position Cat5 insulation displacement connector - J30187-F
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(3) cable ties for DMX out cable preparation
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heat shrink - various sizes and lengths for DMX out cable preparation
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receptacle spacers
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mounting screws – (4) 6-32 x 0.75" and (4) 6-32 x 1.75”

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Specifications
Ambient Environment
For indoor use only. 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) operating temperatures in
0-95% non-condensing humidity.
Compliance
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UL and cUL listed
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Conforms to EN 62368-1 (Part 1 Safety Requirements)
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CE listed
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FCC compliant
Electrical and Auxiliary Wiring Specification
ElahoTouch is powered by either Auxiliary power or by Power over Ethernet
(PoE 802.3af).
Note: This product is intended for use with a Listed power source (LPS)
marked “Class 2", or LPS rated 24 VDC, minimum 0.59 A, or 48 VDC
(PoE), minimum 0.234 A.
•
Auxiliary Power - 24 VDC auxiliary power requires two 16 AWG
(1.5 mm2) wires and terminates to the provided removable pluggable
connector. The unit draws 400 mA (typical) during normal operation,
with a maximum of 750 mA draw.
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Power over Ethernet - PoE requires Category 5 cable or approved
equal with an RJ45 (Category 5 compliant) connector terminated to
T568B scheme. ElahoTouch includes an RJ45 receptacle on the back
panel for connection of PoE. As required, separately order an Ethernet
Cat5 Termination Kit from Echoflex (order part number 4101A2003)
which includes building wire termination supplies, instructions, and an
Ethernet patch cable.
Note: PoE and all interconnected information technology equipment
(ITE) are intended for intra-building connection.
Note: When both 24 VDC auxiliary power and PoE are connected to
ElahoTouch, auxiliary power will be the preferred input.
•
ESD Ground required when the wiring has not been installed in
grounded metal conduit. Requires one 14 AWG (2.5 mm2) building
wire terminated to the provided removable pluggable connector.
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Control Wiring Specification
ElahoTouch can be used with the Elaho control system using EchoConnect,
and provides 512 channels of DMX out, and 512 channels of sACN out to a
networked system.
Note: Know the intent of use for this controller in your installation. All
terminations may not be required.
Control Type -
Preferred Wire Notes
EchoConnect using
Belden 8471 (or
equivalent)
EchoConnect is a bidirectional protocol that uses one pair of wires
(data+ and data-). The total combined length of an EchoConnect wire
run (using recommended Belden 8471) may not exceed
1,640' (500 m).
When using Category 5 (or equivalent) cable on the EchoConnect
communication bus, please note that not all topologies are supported.
Careful planning is required to ensure the proper termination and the
wire is pulled appropriately. Refer to the installation guide that is
provided with the Cat5 Station Termination Kit (8186A1207) for
information to terminate Category 5 wiring.
DMX out using
Belden 9729 (or
equivalent)
DMX is installed in a daisy chain topology and includes one pair of wires
(data+ and data-, plus common). The maximum recommended length
of the wire run is 1,600 feet (487 m). Cable preparation is required
before termination.
DMX out using
Category 5 (or better)
DMX can optionally use Category 5 cable following the ANSI standard
E1.27-2 (data+ and data-, plus common), terminated to T-568B
scheme.
sACN out using
Ethernet network
sACN control is over a network using an Ethernet connection to a
gateway or network switch. As required, order an Ethernet Cat5
Termination Kit (Echoflex part number 4101A2003) which includes
building wire termination supplies, instructions, and an Ethernet patch
cable.
Note: Wiring should only be installed and terminated by a qualified
technician and should follow standard wiring installation practices. Leave
approximately 8 in (20 cm) of wiring in the back box for connection and to
allow slack for future service needs.
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Configuration
This document guides you through the installation of the ElahoTouch
controller. For more detailed information about graphic configuration options
available, reference the integrated help system.
Installation
Note: The installation must follow local codes and standard practices.
Install the Mounting Collar
ElahoTouch installs to a 3-gang deep back box, to a specialized ETC
surface-mount back box, or to an ElahoTouch Rack-mount kit.
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Listed 3-gang deep back box (by others) - in accordance with NEC and
local electrical codes.
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ElahoTouch surface-mount back box, sold separately (order part
number 8186A1116-4) or the locking cover surface-mount back box,
sold separately (order part number 7186A2219). If using a
surface-mount back box by others, it must be in accordance with NEC
and local electrical codes. Reference the Locking Cover installation
instructions before proceeding with the installation.
•
ElahoTouch Rack-mount kit available from Echoflex (order part number
8186A1117). Reference the Rack-mount kit installation instructions
before proceeding with the installation.
Flush-mount
3-Gang Deep
Back Box
Optional Spacer
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Surface-mount
Back Box
1. Install the back box.
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Flush-mount back box - when preparing the installation location,
carefully cut the hole in the wall surface material and ensure
there are no gaps around the box.
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Surface-mount back box - installation hardware is not provided.
The installation location must support up to 5 lbs. (2.3 kg), which
includes the ElahoTouch, surface-mount back box, and wiring.
Align the back box to the installation location and secure in place
using four 1/4” (6 mm) mounting bolts or screws (not provided).
2. Run all power and control wires to the installation location. Reference
Electrical and Auxiliary Wiring Specification on page2 and Control
Wiring Specification on page3 for details.
Note: The installation must follow local codes and standard practices.
Use conduit if required.
3. Install the mounting collar to the back box.
a. Align the mounting collar to the back box with the arrows
directed up.
b. Use three mounting screws (provided) to loosely install the
mounting collar to the back box. Install two screws on the
bottom and one screw installed on the center top mounting slot
(as pictured on the previous page) for optimal leveling
adjustment.
c. Adjust the mounting collar in the slotted mounting holes for a
flush and level installation, then tighten the mounting screws.
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Note: For flush-mount back box installations, receptacle spacers and
two sizes of mounting screws are provided to accommodate a flush
installation of the mounting collar. To use spacers, fold the spacer to the
thickness needed, trim and discard the unused sections, then insert the
mounting screws through the collar, then the spacers when attaching to
the back box.
ESD Ground Termination
This instruction assumes preparation of an ESD ground wire terminating to
the five-position removable pluggable screw terminal connector provided in
the termination kit.
1. Pull an ESD ground wire (typically green/yellow) to the
installed back box.
•
If the control wiring is installed in grounded metal
conduit, a short run of wire from the ground screw on the
grounded back box can be used.
2. Strip 1/4” (6 mm) of insulation from the end of the
incoming wire and insert it into the terminal labeled
“Echo ” and secure.
EchoConnect Termination
This instruction assumes preparation of Belden 8471 (or equivalent) cable
terminating to the five-position removable pluggable screw terminal
connector provided in the termination kit.
Note: When using Category 5 (or equivalent) cable on the EchoConnect
communication bus, please note that not all topologies are supported.
Careful planning is required to ensure the proper termination and the
wire is pulled appropriately. Refer to the installation guide that is
provided with the Cat5 Station Termination Kit (8186A1207) for
information to terminate Cat5 wiring.
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-+
1. Pull all required wiring (data+, data-) into the back box.
2. Strip 1/4” (6 mm) of insulation from the ends of each wire.
3. Terminate EchoConnect wires to the five-position connector
provided. EchoConnect is topology free, you may install the
wires in any combination of bus, star, loop, or home-run.
a. Insert the data - (typically black) wire into the terminal
labeled “Echo -” and secure.
b. Insert the data + (typically white) wire into the
terminal labeled “Echo +” and secure.
24 VDC Auxiliary Power Termination
ElahoTouch requires external power, provided by either a 24 VDC
(Class 2) auxiliary power supply or Power over Ethernet (PoE IEEE
802.3af).
Note: Power over Ethernet (PoE IEEE 802.3af) connects to the RJ45
receptacle on the rear panel.
Note: NEC Class 2 product are to be wired in accordance with NEC
Article 725 and local jurisdiction requirements. All power and control
wiring must be installed and terminated by a qualified installer and must
follow standard wiring installation practices.
Terminate 24 VDC auxiliary power to the five-position screw terminal
connector provided in the termination kit.
-+
1. Pull all required wiring (typically a 16 AWG / 1.5 mm2)
black and red wire pair) into the back box.
2. Strip 1/4” (6 mm) of insulation from the end of each wire.
3. Terminate 24 VDC wires to the 5-position screw terminal
connector provided.
a. Insert the negative voltage wire (black wire typical)
into the terminal labeled “24V -” and secure.
b. Insert the positive voltage wire (red wire typical) into the
terminal labeled “24V +” and secure.
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DMX Cable Preparation and Termination
Not for use with Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 cable. When running DMX with
these cable types, use the provided three-position IDC connector and
reference DMX Cat5 Cable Preparation and Termination on the facing
page.
This instruction assumes preparation of Belden 9729 (or equivalent) cable for
termination to the three-position screw terminal connector provided.
1. Cut cable so that an 8” (20 cm) tail extends from the edge of the
installed back box.
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2. Strip 7” (18 cm) off the outer jacket.
3. Label the cable with the data type and run
designation. (DMX1, DMX2, etc.)
4. Strip the foil shielding from each wire set
to within 1/4” (6 mm) of the outer jacket.
5. Untwist the shield wire from each pair and
apply a piece of 1/16” (1.6 mm) clear heat
shrink to each shield wire.
6. Twist each shield wire back onto its data
pair, and then apply a 1.5” (4 cm) piece of
3/16” (0.5 cm) heat shrink all the way
down each 3-wire set. Make sure to
capture the foil shielding at the base.
7. Apply the 2” (5 cm) piece of the 3/8” (1 cm)
heat shrink, centered on the end of the
cable jacket and the bases of all the wires
in the cable.
8. Cap the ends of the unused pair of wires
with a 1” (2.5 cm) piece of 3/16” (0.5 cm)
heat shrink centered over the end of the
wires.
9. Strip 1/4” (6 mm) of insulation from all of the wires to be used.
10. Maintain the wire pair twist as close to the screw terminal connector
as possible and terminate the wires.
a. Insert the common (shield) wire into the terminal labeled
“DMX " and secure.
b. Insert the data - wire (typically black) into the terminal labeled
“DMX-” and secure.
c. Insert the data + wire (typically red or white) into the terminal
labeled “DMX+” and secure.
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11. Bend back the unused set of wires and secure them to the cable with a
wire tie.
12. Secure the terminated wire sets together with a wire tie 2” (5 cm)
from the connector.
DMX Cat5 Cable Preparation and Termination
This instruction assumes use of Cat5 (or equivalent) cable for termination to
the three-position Cat5 insulation displacement connector provided in the
termination kit.
1. Follow normal Cat5 wire installation procedures to remove 2”
(5 cm) from the end of the cable jacket.
2. Separate the White/Brown, Orange, and White/Orange conductors
from the cable. These conductors are required for DMX out.
COM W/BRN
Data - ORG
Data + (W/ORG)
3. Cut the remaining unused conductors from the cable flush to
the cable jacket.
4. Label the cable with the data type and run designation (for
example D1 for DMX run 1).
5. Twist the White/Orange and Orange conductors as close to
the three-position IDC as possible and insert the conductors
through the labeled terminals as follows:
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Common (White/Brown) to terminal 1
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Data - (Orange) to terminal 2
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Data + (White/Orange) to terminal 3
6. Fully depress each terminal, closing it onto the wire.
7. Use side-cutters to trim the excess wire from the connector.
Install Touchscreen
1. Align but do not install the touchscreen to the mounting collar. Ensure
the touchscreen is oriented with the label text and molded rear panel
arrow directed up.
24 VDC
ESD ground
EchoConnect
DMX out
Magnet (x6)
Attachment
Point
Installation
Orientation
Ethernet Port-
PoE, sACN,
Art-Net
USB Port
Reset Button
Status
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2. Install the prepared five position screw terminal connector (24 VDC,
ESD Ground, and EchoConnect control wires) and the utilized
three-position connector (DMX) to the designated receptacle(s) on the
rear panel of the unit. This instruction assumes you have prepared the
cables and terminated them according to the provided instructions for
your installation type.
3. If using Power over Ethernet to power the ElahoTouch, install the
Ethernet cable to the receptacle on the rear panel of the unit.
4. Angle the touchscreen attachment
point on the top of the touchscreen to
the hook on the mounting collar, and
then rotate the touchscreen down
until the magnets engage. Gently
wiggle the unit to ensure a secure fit.
5. Apply power to the unit. After boot
up, press the {?} button located at the
top left of the display to access the
ElahoTouch online help system which
provides information to setup and configure your touchscreen.
Release ElahoTouch from the Mounting
Collar
Access to the back of the touchscreen is required for the following operations:
•
to access the provided USB port for firmware update (see Update
Firmware on the facing page )
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to download a configuration file (see online help system)
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to troubleshoot control wiring
•
to replace the battery
This procedure requires no tools. Gently pull on each bottom vertical edge of
the touchscreen to detach the magnetic force, and then pull the unit free from
the top attachment point.
Note: Be careful not to pull on any of the installed cables.
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Update Firmware
1. Copy the firmware update file on the root directory of a USB drive that
has been formatted to FAT32. The file will be named similarly to ETC_
CS_Console_#.#.#.#.fw, where # will be replaced with the version
numbers.
Note: Please make sure the software file is not inside any other folder
or sub-directory as this will hide it from the ElahoTouch update function.
2. The ElahoTouch should remain powered,
but carefully removed from the mounting
collar to gain access to the rear panel.
Reference Release ElahoTouch from the
Mounting Collar on the previous page
for instructions.
3. Insert the USB drive into the ElahoTouch
USB receptacle located on the underside of
the rear panel.
4. Access the front of the touchscreen and
navigate to Setup >Files >Advanced
>Update Firmware.
A confirmation message will display. Select
“Yes” to continue with the update
CAUTION: The update process may take a few minutes. Do not
shutdown or remove power from the touchscreen until the update
process has finished. When prompted, restart the touchscreen by
pressing the Reset button located near the USB port.
5. When the touchscreen has booted, navigate to the General tab in
Settings to verify the updated software version number is displayed.
6. Disconnect the USB drive from the rear panel of the unit.
7. Check that all connectors and cables are fully seated then reinstall the
touchscreen into the mounting collar.
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Replace the Battery
The ElahoTouch includes an onboard battery which powers the real timeclock
when the touchscreen itself is not powered. When the touchscreen no longer
maintains its set time, you will need to replace the battery. Replace only as
needed with battery type BR1225, 3V (part number BT153-F).
1. Carefully remove the ElahoTouch from the mounting collar to gain
access to the rear panel. Reference Release ElahoTouch from the
Mounting Collar on page10 for instructions.
2. Disconnect all power and data connections from the rear panel.
3. Place the touchscreen glass side down on a clean flat surface.
4. As shown, remove the four screws securing the rear cover to the
touchscreen.
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5. Locate, remove, and then replace the battery.
6. Reference the integrated help system for information to set the time.
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