Ecler essentials eMCONTROL1 User manual

eMCONTROL1
REMOTE CONTROLS AND INTERFACES
Digital wall control
USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
1. IMPORTANT WARNING ................................................................................. 3
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 4
3. IMPORTANT NOTE.........................................................................................5
4. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 5
5. INSTALLATION............................................................................................... 6
6. OPERATING THE UNIT.................................................................................... 8
6.1 Controls........................................................................................................... 8
6.2 Equalization screen ......................................................................................... 9
6.3 Information messages .................................................................................. 10
7. NOTES ......................................................................................................... 12
8. FRONT PANEL.............................................................................................. 13
9. BACK PANEL ................................................................................................ 13
10. BLOCK DIAGRAM......................................................................................... 14
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 14
12. MOUNTING DRAWINGS............................................................................... 15
13. PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................... 16

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1. IMPORTANT WARNING
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.
WARNING: to prevent electric shock or fire hazard, do not expose this equipment to
rain or moisture.
WARNING: apparatus with Class I construction must be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, stoves or other
apparatus that produce heat, including amplifiers.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. Mains disconnection: turning off the POWER switch stops all the device
functions and indicators from operating, but complete disconnection is
achieved by disconnecting the mains power cable from its connector. For
this reason, it shall remain readily operable.
15. The unit is connected to a protective earthing plug via the power cord.
16. Part of the product labelling is located at the base of the product.
17. This apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
WARNING: this product must not be disposed of as unsorted household
waste under any circumstances. Go to the nearest electrical and electronic
waste recycling facility.
NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA, S.L declines any responsibility for damages caused to
people, animals or objects due to non-compliance with the above warnings.

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3. IMPORTANT NOTE
Thank you for choosing our eMCONTROL1 digital wall control. It is VERY
IMPORTANT to carefully read this manual and to fully understand its contents
before any connection to maximize your use and get the best performance.
To guarantee the optimum operation of this device, we strongly recommend that it
be maintained by our Authorized Technical Services.
4. INTRODUCTION
eMCONTROL1 is a digital wall control, compatible with eMIMO1616, configurable
through the web application embedded in the eMIMO1616. It allows you to
configure source selection, volume control and equalization for a given zone,
including all or some of the functions.
It can be combined with a WPa series wall panel, connecting both with a single
CAT5 cable or better to the eMIMO1616, transmitting the mono and balanced
audio signal (line level) along with the necessary control data and DC power
supply.
The main features of the eMCONTROL1 digital control are:
Digital control panel compatible with eMIMO1616
Volume adjustment, source selection and EQ (programmable)
Compatible with WPa series panels with audio connector, for sending audio
and control signals over a single CAT5 cable or better
Styling designed in collaboration with Italdesign Giugiaro

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5. INSTALLATION
To install an eMCONTROL1 unit, follow these steps:
Installation of a single unit recessed or surface mounted:
1. Remove the front panel cover held by magnets. You can use the magnet
provided as a tool to make contact in the upper right-hand corner of the
cover and gently pull on it.
2. Connect the RJ-45 connector of the CAT5 cable or better to one of the
REMOTE inputs of the eMIMO1616. If necessary (see note below),
connect an external power supply.
3. Screw the device to the surface mount box or flush mount box.
4. Put the front panel back in place and secure the rotary encoder knob.
Installation of an eMCONTROL1 unit next to a WPaMIX-T wall panel, recessed or
surface mounted:
Note: a WPa2FMBOX double installation box is required to flush mount the two
devices side by side. Otherwise, for surface mounting, a WPa2SMBOX dual box is
required. Both WPa2FMBOX and WPa2SMBOX are sold separately.
1. Remove the front panel covers held by magnets on both devices
(eMCONTROL1 and WPaMIX-T). You can use the magnet provided as a
tool to make contact in the upper right-hand corner of the cover and
gently pull on it.
2. Mount both devices in the WPa2SMBOX or WPa2FMBOX frame.
WPaMIX-T is mounted ON the frame, while eMCONTROL1 is mounted
BEHIND the frame.
3. Connect the RJ-45 connector of the CAT5 cable or better to one of the
REMOTE inputs of the eMIMO1616. If necessary (see note below),
connect an external power supply.
4. Interconnect both devices (eMCONTROL1 and WPaMIX-T) with the
supplied cable. See Figure 1.
5. Screw the device to the surface mount box or flush mount box.
6. Put the front panels back in place and secure the rotary encoder knob.

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Figure 1: eMCONTROL1 + WPaMIX-T connection diagram
Note: the maximum lengths for CAT5 cable or better connecting an eMCONTROL1
to an eMIMO1616 unit depend on the AWG category of the cable used. Examples:
AWG24 Cable
AWG23 Cable
AWG22 Cable
eMCONTROL1
Max. length
270 meters
Max. length
340 meters
Max. length
425 meters
eMCONTROL1 +
WPaMIX-T
Max. length
85 meters
Max. length
105 meters
Max. length
130 meters
If the cable is too long, eMCONTROL1 may work properly but noise will be
superimposed on the signal entering the WPaMIX-T. The solution to this possible
problem is to supply the eMCONTROL1 digital control with an external 24VDC
power supply. The digital data exchange between the eMIMO1616 unit and the
eMCONTROL1 unit, using external power supply and good quality CAT5E cable,
has been successfully tested with a wiring distance of 600 meters.
eMCONTROL1
1. Bal Audio Input: + Terminal
3. Bal Audio Input: − Terminal
4. Power Supply Input: − Terminal
5. Power Supply Input: + Terminal
1.
3.
4.
5.
WPaMIX-T
Euroblock
connector

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6. OPERATING THE UNIT
6.1 Controls
eMCONTROL1 has 2 controls on its front panel:
Rotating Encoder
Selection key
Figure 2: Front panel controls
The main screen displays the label or name of the controlled zone, the source
selection in that zone, and its volume control.
Figure 3: main screen
Zone name
Selected source
Zone volume

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Using the selection key (short press), you can navigate between the source
selection and the volume control. The editable option is displayed on a white
background. On the other hand, the VOL or SEL indicator will be framed and
blinking when this option is selected.
Volume control (VOL): turn the rotary encoder to change the volume of the
zone indicated on the control. Changes are applied in real time.
MUTE: press and hold the encoder for 2 seconds to enable/disable the
MUTE function in this zone.
Source selection (SEL): turn the encoder to scroll through the different
available sources*. No changes are made during scrolling. The name
corresponding to each source will start flashing. Press the encoder to select
the desired source and apply the change. After a few seconds without
selecting a source, the previous state is restored without any change being
applied.
* The eMIMO1616 application determines available sources (see the eMIMO1616
web application manual for more information).
6.2 Equalization screen
The equalization screen is accessed by holding down the select key for 2 seconds.
Once on this screen, press the selection key (short press) to navigate between the
different tone controls, and adjust them as desired using the rotary encoder.
Figure 4: equalization screen
You can return to the main screen by pressing the selection key for 2 seconds.
After a few seconds without activity in this screen, the main screen returns
automatically.
Treble Control
Middle Control
Bass Control

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6.3 Information messages
INFORMATION: press and hold the 2 control keys for a few seconds to
access the information screen. It shows the name or label of eMCONTROL1
(it can be different from the name or label of the main screen area –it is
programmed using the eMIMO1616 web application) and the firmware
version*.
Figure 5: information screen
* The firmware version is automatically updated when connecting to an
eMIMO1616, ensuring you have the latest compatible version. Therefore,
eMCONTROL1 does not require manual firmware updates. See chapter 7 for more
information.
DISABLED: displayed when the device is disabled (Unit global enable -
eMIMO1616 web application).
Figure 6: Disabled screen
OFFLINE: displayed when the device is not connected to an eMIMO1616
unit, or there is a problem with the connection.
Figure 7: Offline screen

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DISABLED CONTROL: displayed when trying to use a control (volume,
source selection or equalization) that is disabled for that eMCONTROL1
panel.
Figure 8: Disabled Control screen
PANEL LOCKED: displayed when the temporary lock is activated for the
user. To activate/deactivate this lock, press and hold selection key and
rotary encoder for approx. 5 seconds. After 2 seconds the information
screen will be displayed, but keep the controls pressed until the block
message is displayed on the screen. The unlocking is done with the same
sequence of keys. This "hidden" function is useful to temporarily protect the
system from manipulation by unauthorized users (e.g. during an event
when you want to prevent the attendees from making changes to the sound
content or its volume).
Figure 9: screen with user lock
Figure 10: user unlock message

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PANIC ACTIVE: displayed when the PANIC button (the 16 muted audio
outputs) is active (accessible from the eMIMO1616 web application).
Figure 11: Panic Active screen (PANIC button activated)
7. NOTES
When connecting an eMCONTROL1 unit to an eMIMO1616 matrix, the
eMCONTROL1 unit will check whether its firmware needs to be updated,
and if so, automatically performs update, without external manual
intervention. This process takes a few seconds to be carried out, while the
message "UPGRADING FIRMWARE" will be displayed.
When connecting an eMPAGE paging station to the PAGER port of a running
(powered on) eMIMO1616 unit, it is normal to have to restart all other
connected paging stations and eMCONTROL1 controllers, a process that
takes a few seconds to complete, and after which all eMPAGE stations and
eMCONTROL1 controllers become fully functional.

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8. FRONT PANEL
9. BACK PANEL
1. Front panel faceplate
2. LCD screen
3. Selection button
4. Rotary encoder
1. External power supply
connector 24VDC
2. Connector for WPaMIX-T
interconnection
3. RJ-45 connector

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10. BLOCK DIAGRAM
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Digital characteristics
Control keys
Encoder, SELECTION key
Indicators
LCD display –128x128 pixels
Communication standard
RS485
Supply characteristics
Nominal power supply
From RJ45 remote input: 12VDC
From External Input: 24VDC
Minimum external power
supply
From RJ45 remote input without WPaMIX-T: 9.5V
From RJ45 remote input with WPaMIX-T: 11V
From External Input: 18VDC
Maximum power
consumption
From RJ45 remote input without WPaMIX-T: 60mA
From RJ45 remote input with WPaMIX-T: 80mA
From External Input: 25mA @ 24VDC
Miscellaneous
Connector
RJ45 remote port
Dimensions (W x H x D)
86 x 86 x 45mm
Weight
150g
Included accessories
Cable to interconnect with WPaMIX-T

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12. MOUNTING DRAWINGS

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13. PACKAGE CONTENTS
eMCONTROL1
Frame for mounting a mechanism in a system
Screws for fixing to surface or flush mounting box
Magnet for cover removal
Surface mounting box
Cable for direct connection to WPaMIX-T
Quick User Guide
Warranty card

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All product characteristics are subject to variation due to production tolerances.
NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA S.L. reserves the right to make design or manufacturing changes that may
affect these product specifications.
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