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.