echoflex Elaho Instruction sheet

Elaho
Astronomical TimeClock
Configuration Manual
Version 2.0
Part Number: 8186M1230-2.0.0 Rev A
Released: 2018-09

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Table of Contents
Elaho Astronomical TimeClock i
Overview 1
Features 1
Warnings and Notice Conventions 2
Help from Technical Services 3
Specification 4
Ambient Environment 4
Compliance 4
Electrical Requirements 4
Mounting Requirements 6
Elaho Control System 7
E-ATC installed in an Elaho Room Controller 7
E-ATC with External 24 VDC Auxiliary
Power 7
E-ATC with Elaho Station Power Module
with Aux Power 8
Installation and Setup 9
Connect Wiring 9
Install the E-ATC into the Back Box 11
Install the Faceplate 12
User Interface Overview 13
Keypad 13
Display 13
Status Display 13
Menu 13
Hold 14

Timed Hold 14
Indefinite Hold 15
Recall Preset 15
Main Menu 16
Schedule Events 16
Auto Timed Hold 16
Schedule an Event 17
Open/Close Settings 18
Timeclock Settings 19
Change Current Time 19
Change Time Style 19
Change Current Date 20
Configure Hold Time 20
Set Flick Warn 20
Set Warn Time 21
Set Time Zone 21
Set Latitude and Longitude 21
Set Daylight Saving Time 22
Set Manual DST Dates 22
Presets 23
Activate a Preset 23
Record a Preset 24
Deactivate 24
Holiday Shut-Off 25
Configuration of Holiday Spaces 25
Change default Shut-Off Time duration 26
Menu Flow Chart 27
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Configuration Manual 1
Overview
Welcome to the Elaho Astronomical TimeClock (E-ATC) Installation
and Configuration Manual. This guide contains the procedures for
successful programming of the E-ATC when used as part of an Elaho
control system.
The E-ATC provides Elaho power control systems with low-cost, easy-
to-use, and easy-to-program time-based control.
The six-button user interface and large back lit display allow for
simple setup and operation for time based events, manual control
hold, override, event recurrence mode, and built-in FlickWarn.
Features
•
Supports 16 Elaho control spaces
•
Astronomical timeclock with +/- sunset or sunrise settings and
programmable latitude/longitude
•
24-hour real time clock with user configurable Daylight Saving
Time (DST)
•
50 field-programmable events
•
Manual Hold, keeps the system in the current event up to two
hours or until canceled
•
Simple manual control of presets with overrides
•
Resumes program automatically after a power loss event
•
Backlit graphical LCD display
•
Meets California Title 24 and ASHRAE-90.1 requirements

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Warnings and Notice Conventions
These symbols are used throughout Echoflex documentation to alert
you to danger or important information.
Note: Notes are helpful hints and information that are supplemental
to the main text.
CAUTION: A Caution statement indicates situations where there
may be undefined or unwanted consequences of an action, potential
for data loss or an equipment problem.
WARNING: A Warning statement indicates situations where
damage may occur, people may be harmed, or there are serious or
dangerous consequences of an action.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! This warning statement
indicates situations where there is a risk of electric shock.

Configuration Manual 3
Help from Technical Services
If you are having difficulties, your most convenient resources are the
references given in this document. To search more widely, try the
Echoflex website at echoflexsolutions.com. If none of these resources
are sufficient, contact Echoflex Technical Services directly at one of the
offices identified below.
When calling for help, take these steps first:
•
Prepare a detailed description of the problem
•
Go near the equipment for troubleshooting
•
Find your notification number if you have called in previously
Echoflex
38924 Queensway Unit #1
Squamish, British Columbia
Canada, V8B 0K8
888-324-6359 (toll-free)
[phone]
[e-mail]

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Specification
Note: Installation must follow all national and local codes for
electrical equipment.
Ambient Environment
For indoor, commercial controls use only. Operating temperature
0-40°C, 5-95% non-condensing humidity.
Compliance
•
UL and cUL LISTED
•
CE marked
•
Meets California Title 24
•
Meets ASHRAE-90.1
Electrical Requirements
The E-ATC ships with a termination kit for the required terminations.
This kit contains a 24 VDC auxiliary power pigtail, EchoConnect®bus
pigtail, ESD ground wire pigtail, spacers, and all required wire
termination connectors for installation.
The E-ATC requires external power provided to the unit by an auxiliary
24VDC (Class 2) power supply and EchoConnect which supports data
and control to the EchoConnect station communication bus.
Note: NEC Class 2 product to be wired in accordance to NEC Article
725 and local jurisdiction requirements.
Note: All control wiring should be installed and terminated by a
qualified installer and should follow standard wiring installation
practices.
Leave approximately 8" (20cm) of wiring in the back box for
connection and to allow slack for future service needs.
24 VDC
Requires two 16 AWG (1.5mm2) wires (typically a black and red wire
pair), which terminate to a provided 24 VDC auxiliary power pigtail.
WAGO®cage clamp connectors are provided.

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The 24 VDC auxiliary power pigtail is connectorized for installation to
the two position receptacle on the rear side of the E-ATC.
EchoConnect
The E-ATC requires EchoConnect. EchoConnect is a bidirectional
protocol that uses one pair of wires (data+ and data-) for both data
and power. Echoflex recommends using Belden 8471 (or approved
equal) Class 2 wire. The total combined length of an EchoConnect
wire run (using Belden 8471, or equal) may not exceed 1,640feet
(500m).
EchoConnect and ESD ground wire pigtails are provided, as well as
the required wire termination connectors, to make the terminations
from the building wire to the pigtails.
Note: Category 5 (Cat5) wiring is supported for the EchoConnect
station communication bus with some limitations. Reference the Cat5
Cable Preparation Setup Guide for more details. Echoflex
documentation is available for download from our website at
echoflexsolutions.com.
The EchoConnect bus pigtail is connectorized for installation to the
two position receptacle on the rear side of the E-ATC. The ESD ground
wire pigtail has a spade terminal for installation to the receptacle on
the E-ATC, near the EchoConnect bus connection.

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Mounting Requirements
The E-ATC is capable of flush or surface mounting for installation in
any location with conditions meeting the ambient environment
requirements listed Ambient Environment on page4 .
Alternatively, the E-ATC can be integrated into an Elaho Room
Controller.
Flush
Flush mount the E-ATC to an industry standard two gang back box,
not provided. The back box should be installed plumb and square for
best results. Ensure that the back box is clean and free of obstructions
and that all wiring is installed correctly.
Surface
A surface mounted back box is available, sold separately, from
Echoflex.
Elaho Room Controller
Echoflex offers the Elaho Room Controller with integrated Elaho
Astronomical TimeClock. Reference the Elaho Room Controller
Installation and Configuration Manual information for wire
terminations in this installation scenario. Refer back to this manual
for timeclock configuration information.

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Elaho Control System
Elaho control system utilizes the EchoConnect bus for communication,
allowing Elaho enabled products to interact. An Elaho control system
is limited to 16 Elaho control products and 16 Elaho output products.
If more Elaho products are required in a system, an Elaho Expansion
Bridge may be added to the system.
The Elaho Astronomical TimeClock (E-ATC) is considered to be a
control station when calculating the system limitations.
E-ATC installed in an Elaho Room
Controller
EchoConnect (Belden 8471 + (1) 14 AWG ESD ground wire)
Room Controller
with integrated
TimeClock and 24 VDC
Back
Up
Enter
Recall
Preset
Hold
Down
E-ATC with External 24 VDC Auxiliary
Power
24 VDC Power Supply
(not included)
Back
Up
Enter
Recall
Preset
Hold
Down
EchoConnect (Belden 8471 + (1) 14 AWG ESD ground wire)
TimeClock
24 VDC
Power
+-

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E-ATC with Elaho Station Power Module
with Aux Power
TimeClock
Station Power Supply with Aux Power
a variety of form factors and mounting
options are available (not included)
Back
Up
Enter
Recall
Preset
Hold
Down
EchoConnect (Belden 8471 + (1) 14 AWG ESD ground wire)

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Installation and Setup
The Elaho Astronomical Timeclock (E-ATC) is designed to install into a
flush mounted, industry standard, two gang back box (provided by
others). Installation should follow local codes and standard practices.
Install the back box flush and square for best installation results.
Alternatively, a surface mounted back box may be used (sold
separately and available from Echoflex.)
Connect Wiring
The E-ATC ships with an EchoConnect pigtail, a 24 VDC power pigtail,
spacers and all required screws and connectors for the installation.
24 VDC power
pigtail connects
here
EchoConnect bus
pigtail connects
here
ESD ground
pigtail connects
here
Note: When using Category 5 (or equivalent) cable on the
EchoConnect communication bus, please note the following:
•
Cat5 wiring must be terminated using EchoConnect Cat5
Termination Kit and must be installed using a bus topology.
Refer to the installation guide that is provided with the
Cat5 Termination Kit (8186A1207) for information to
terminate Cat5 wiring.
•
Not all topologies are supported using Cat5; careful
planning is required to ensure the proper termination kits
are available and the wire is pulled appropriately.
1. Pull all required wiring (data+, data-) into the back box. As
needed, pull an additional ESD ground wire (required only
when the station is not installed in grounded metal conduit).

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2. Connect station ESD ground wire pigtail.
a. Strip 7/16” (11 mm) of insulation from the ends of the
station ground wire pigtail, provided in the termination
kit, and the incoming ground wire.
b. Use one WAGO 221 Series LEVER-NUTS® provided in the
termination kit to connect the station ESD ground pigtail
and the incoming ground. For stations using grounded
metal conduit, connect the ground pigtail to the metal
back box ground location.
c. Install the ESD ground wire pigtail FASTON connector to
the mating receptacle on the station electronics.
3. Terminate EchoConnect wires. EchoConnect is topology free:
you may install the wires in any combination of bus, star, loop,
or home-run.
a. Strip 7/16” (11 mm) from the ends of each power pigtail
wire provided in the termination kit and the installed
control wires.
b. Use the WAGO connectors provided to connect the power
pigtail wires and the installed Belden 8471 control wires.
One WAGO should be used for the white wire pair (data +)
and one for the black wire pair (data -). Open the terminal
levers on the WAGO connector and insert the installed
Belden 8471 wire and the lead from the power pigtail into
the terminals then close the levers.
c. Install the two pin connector from the power pigtail to the
mating receptacle on the station electronics.
4. Terminate and connect 24 VDC auxiliary power wires. 24 VDC is
required to power the Astronomical TimeClock.
a. Strip 7/16” (11 mm) from the ends of each wire.
b. Use the WAGO connectors provided to connect the
auxiliary power pigtail and the installed auxiliary power
wires .One WAGO should be used for the red pair (positive
+) and one for the black wire pair (negative -). Open the
terminal levers on the WAGO connector and insert the
installed auxiliary power wire and the lead from the pigtail
into the terminals, then close the levers.
5. Install the two position connector from the 24 VDC aux power
pigtail to the mating receptacle on the station electronics.

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Install the E-ATC into the Back Box
Receptacle spacers are provided to help align the station and cover
flush against the wall in flush mount applications. The spacers are not
required when installing the station into a surface mount back box.
1. Insert the station electronics and wiring into the back box.
2. Use spacers as needed to provide a flush mounted station.
a. Fold the spacer in a zig-zag fashion and press the stack
together to achieve the thickness needed to fill the gap
between the station, wall surface, and the back box.
b. Cut off and discard the excess.
c. Place the stack between the station electronics and the
flush mounted back box.
3. Secure each station electronics in place using the two screws
provided. If using spacers, insert the screws through the spacers
as well.
4. Secure the station in place using the four screws provided.
5. Using a level, align the E-ATC perfectly square to the walls. If
the station is not installed level and flush, the faceplate will not
fit properly to the unit or against the wall. Refer to step 2 for
information regarding use of the provided spacers to mitigate
flush mount issues.

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Install the Faceplate
The faceplate is secured to the station with built-in magnets.
1. Align the top of the faceplate to the station and angle the
bottom approximately 20 degrees.
2. Hook the top of the faceplate to the tabs located on the
electronics assembly. To ensure the faceplate is hooked
properly on the top hook, wiggle it slightly side to side.
3. Swing the bottom of the faceplate down until the magnets
engage.
4. If the faceplate does not fully attach automatically, wiggle the
bottom of the plate until the magnets are seated properly to
the station nd the plate is secure.

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User Interface Overview
Keypad
The user interface has an easy to use
menu-navigation keypad that includes
[Up], [Down], [Back], and [Enter] buttons.
The [Recall Preset] and [Hold] buttons are
provided for everyday time clock
operation.
Pressing [Up], [Down], or [Enter] will activate the main menu. Pressing
the [Recall Preset] or [Hold] buttons wakes the LCD and invokes the
respective timeclock function.
Display
The display is backlit for easy viewing. Press any button to wake the
display and backlight. The backlight sleeps after two minutes of
inactivity.
To change the display contrast press and hold the [Back] button while
tapping the up or down button.
Status Display
The default menu reverts to the status display after two minutes of
inactivity. The status display may also be viewed by pressing the [Back]
button while navigating the main menu.
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Lighting Timeclock current date / time
software version
system status message
Menu
The menu is displayed during manual activity. After two minutes of
inactivity the menu will revert to the status display.
Main Menu
Schedule Events
Open/Close Settings
Timeclock Settings
Presets
Holiday Shut-Off
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Hold
A Hold triggers an override to one or more scheduled events, allowing
manual lighting control to persist. When a hold is active, regularly
scheduled events are ignored and “-Schedule on Hold -” is displayed
for the affected space.
When an active hold is cleared, the originally scheduled event is
restored. Without an active hold condition any manual lighting
control will be replaced by the next scheduled event that occurs.
Pushing the [HOLD] button cycles through the available hold types
including Timed Hold, Indefinite Hold, and No Hold.
A Holiday Shutoff is an additional type of hold that is configured from
the main menu and also shuts off lights for a period of time. For more
information, Holiday Shut-Off on page25
All Events are
on Hold for
x hrs xx mins
Push Hold twice to
cancel and
reinstate schedule.
Timed Hold
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Lighting Timeclock
All Events in all
all spaces are
on Hold
Push Hold to
cancel and
reinstate schedule.
Indefinite Hold
press
HOLD
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press
HOLD
press
HOLD
No Holds are
active
Timed Hold
is active
Indefinite
Hold is active
No Holds are
active
Pressing the [HOLD] button once during a Timed Hold will start an
Indefinite Hold, pressing twice will cancel the hold and reinstate the
normal schedule.
If only some spaces have an active Timed Hold but not all, the first
press of [HOLD] will start a new Timed Hold in all spaces.
Timed Hold
Timed Holds can be initiated two ways:
Pressing the [HOLD] button triggers a Timed Hold in all spaces.
By default, all scheduled events default to allow Auto Timed Hold. A
scheduled event with Auto Timed Hold enabled can be interrupted by
a manually triggering a preset or sequence.
Set Auto Timed Hold within the Schedule Events Menu to dictate if an
event responds to a manually activated preset or sequence by starting
a Timed Hold automatically. For more information Auto Timed Hold
on page16 .

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The display indicates the affected space with a Timed Hold enabled.
Both the space number and the time remaining are shown. If
additional spaces have a Timed Hold enabled, the display will cycle
through all spaces at two second intervals.
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-Schedule on Hold-
-in Space 1-
Time remaining 1:31
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Lighting Timeclock
-Schedule on Hold-
-in Space 3-
Time remaining 0:15
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Push Hold three times
to reinstate schedule
A Timed Hold will automatically clear after the configured Hold Time,
which defaults to two hours (120 min).
Indefinite Hold
Manual Indefinite Hold is enabled by pressing the [Hold] button;
press once if a Timed Hold is already active, or twice if no hold is
currently active.
An Indefinite Hold can only be cleared by pressing the [Hold] button
once. Until cleared, all scheduled events will be overridden and will
not occur. When the Indefinite Hold is cleared, the current scheduled
event will be reinstated.
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Echo Timeclock
- schedule on Hold -
Indefinite Hold
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Echo Timeclock
Push Hold to
reinstate schedule.
Indefinite Hold
Recall Preset
The [RECALL PRESET] button provides easy, manual preset activation.
When pressed, the Presets Menu displays.
Presets
Space: 1
Preset 15 active
Preset # 12
Activate
Record
- S c h e d u l e o n H o l d -
Use the [UP] and [DOWN] buttons to scroll to and select the desired
preset number. See for information on programming presets.
Press the [Back] button to exit the Presets menu.

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Main Menu
The Main Menu provides access to set up and configure events,
timeclock settings, Preset and Sequence controls, and Holiday Shut-
Off settings.
Main Menu
Schedule Events
Open/Close Settings
Timeclock Settings
Presets
Holiday Shut-Off
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Schedule Events
Main Menu
Schedule Events
Open/Close Settings
Timeclock Settings
Presets
Holiday Shut-Off
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Enter
Schedule Events
Event Number: 50
Action: None
The E-ATC supports up to 50 programmed events. Event control
actions may include Preset, Sequence, Off, or None. Events may be set
to occur and re-occur every day, on weekdays, on weekends, or on
individual days of the week.
Events can also be set to occur at a particular time of day by specifying
hours and minutes, and am. or pm., or with an offset time based on
an astronomical event, such as before sunrise, after sunrise, before
sunset, or after sunset.
It’s also possible to program master Open and Close settings that
remain available to all scheduled events. See Open/Close Settings on
page18 .
Manual control replaces an active or scheduled event in a last takes
precedence (LTP) manner. If there is not an active hold condition when
the next scheduled event should occur, the scheduled event will
execute and the manual control will be overridden.
Auto Timed Hold
All scheduled events support a configurable Auto Timed Hold
property with options of No, Yes, and While Closed. By default, all
events are set to use While Closed for the Auto Timed Hold setting.