ETC Echoflex Elaho Inspire Station Operating instructions

Part Number: 8186M1220-3.1.0 Rev.A
Released: 2018-09
Elaho Inspire Stations
Programming Guide
Echo Protocol Version 3.1

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents i
Introduction 1
Document Conventions 1
Help from Technical Services 2
Overview 3
Station Configuration 4
Record/Program Mode 4
Function switch 4
Rotary and DIPSwitches 4
Function switch: Preset 4
Preset Toggle 4
Use Off 5
Preset Mode Raise / Lower 5
Sequence Control 5
Function switch: Custom 5
With ElahoAccess 5
Without ElahoAccess 6
Function switch: Zone 6
Zone Selection 6
Zone Toggle 6
Space Toggle (4 button with fader station only) 6
Zone Raise / Lower 7
Color Control Mode (4 button with fader station only) 8
Record/Program Mode 10
Program Preset Start 10
Record Preset 10
Program Zone Start 11
Space Combine (4-button only) 12
Combining Spaces 12
Program Mode for Space Combine 13

Function Switch for Space Combine 13
Function switch: Preset 13
Function switch: Zone 13
Station Functionality 14
1-Button Station 15
Factory Defaults 15
Preset 15
Zone 16
Custom 17
2-Button Station 18
Factory Defaults 18
Preset 18
Zone 19
Custom 19
4-Button Station 21
Factory Defaults 21
Preset 21
Zone 22
Custom 23
Space Combine in Preset 23
Space Combine in Zone 24
Space Combine in Custom 25
4-Button with Fader Station 26
Factory Defaults 26
Preset 26
Zone 27
Zone with Color Control Enabled 28
Custom 30
6-Button Station 31
Factory Defaults 31
Preset 31
Zone 32
Custom 33
8-Button Station 34
Factory Defaults 34
Preset 34
Zone 35
Custom 36
Station Miscellaneous 37
Remove or Install the Wall Plate 38
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Remove Wall Plate 38
Install Wall Plate 38
Install Button Legends 39
Rotary Switch Assignments 40
DIP Switch Settings 40
4-Button with Fader Station Color Mode DIP Switch Settings 41
Table of Contents iii

1 Elaho Inspire Station Programming Guide
Introduction
Welcome to the Elaho®Inspire Station Programming Guide. This document will guide you in the
programming and configuration of your Elaho Inspire Stations, including the 1-button, 2-button,
4-button, 6-button, 8-button, and the 4-button with fader station.
This guide is intended for use after station installation; therefore the content of this document is
targeted at programming the configuration and features of the station only.
For detailed information regarding installation, please reference the Elaho Inspire Station
Installation Guide available for download on the Echoflex website echoflexsolutions.com.
For detailed information regarding the configuration of the Inspire station using ElahoAccess,
reference the ElahoAccess Mobile App integrated help system.
Document Conventions
This document uses the following convention to draw your attention to important information.
Note: Notes are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text.
Echoflex's user documents are designed for printed or electronic use. However, there are many
advantages to using the electronic (.PDF) versions. In addition to the benefits of a PDF (such as
word search, bookmarks, and commenting tools) you can click on headings in the Table of
Contents and jump to the desired page.
Throughout this document, any cross-references (indicated in blue like this: DIP Switch Settings
on page40 are links that may be clicked to jump to the specific part of the manual. All of
Echoflex's documents are available for free download from our website echoflexsolutions.com.
Please email comments about this manual to: [e-mail].

Introduction 2
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:
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Prepare a detailed description of the problem
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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]

3 Elaho Inspire Station Programming Guide
Overview
Elaho Inspire stations provide preset, zone, space combine, and color controls for use with
Elahocontrol systems only.
Reference Station Functionality on page14 for detailed information about each station type and
its possible function settings, or download the Inspire Station data sheet located on the Echoflex
website echoflexsolutions.com for the complete listing including model and ordering
information.
This programming guide is provided to detail the basic functions of the Inspire stations. For more
detailed information about the custom configuration options using ElahoAccess, reference the
ElahoAccess Mobile App integrated help system.

Overview 4
Station Configuration
The Elaho Inspire Station has on-board switch and button settings that are available from the
front of the station when it is installed and the cover is removed.
RECORD/
PROGRAM
MODE
Function switch
PRESET
CUSTOM
ZONE
Record/Program Mode
The [RECORD/PROGRAM MODE] button provides access to
record and program settings. The associated LED indicates
mode status.
Function switch
The Function switch determines how the controls of the station
function. It has behavior settings of Preset, Custom, and Zone.
Rotary and DIPSwitches
Additional rotary and DIP switch settings are accessible on the rear of
the station.
These settings typically are made prior to final installation of the
station. Reference Rotary Switch Assignments and DIP Switch Settings
on page40 for more information.
Also reference the Elaho Inspire Station Installation Guide for detailed
information regarding these switches and settings.
Function switch: Preset
Setting the Function switch to Preset (the highest switch setting) on an Inspire Station allows you
to perform preset related actions such as preset toggle, Off, record (snapshot levels), space
raise/lower, and sequence control (1 button station only).
Preset Toggle
Preset toggle control functionality allows you to toggle the preset on and off by pushing the
assigned preset button or fader knob.
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A single button push activates / deactivates the preset that is assigned to that button using
a two second fade time.
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A double button push activates / deactivates the preset that is assigned to that button
using a 1/2 second fade time.
Note: A double-tap of any preset button will toggle the configured preset using a 1/2
second fade time for quick preset recall.
When a preset is active, the button LED lights blue to indicate its active state. If preset levels are
altered while the preset is still active, the related button LED will return to its default state,
either off or amber. Reference DIP Switch Settings on page40 .

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Use Off
“Use Off” functionality enables the last button on the station with a dedicated space off action.
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A single push of the “Off” button will set the level of all zones to zero using a 2 second
fade time.
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A double push of the “Off” button will set the level of all zones to zero using a 1/2 second
fade time.
Use “Off” functionality is enabled when DIP switch 1 is set to On. Reference DIP Switch Settings
on page40 .
Note: The 1 button station does not support “Use Off” functionality. Reference DIP
Switch Settings .
Preset Mode Raise / Lower
Raise and lower levels for all zones in the space using the assigned station buttons or fader knob
(determined by the station type). Reference the appendix for the station type you are
configuring for complete details.
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Push and hold the assigned raise / lower station button to raise or lower the intensity level
of all zones in the space.
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Rotating the fader knob will raise or lower the intensity level of all zones in the space.
Sequence Control
Sequence control is available using the 1 button station in conjunction with Echoflex power
control products that support sequences.
DIP switch 1 must be set to the On position to enable sequence mode. For more information DIP
Switch Settings on page40 .
In sequence mode, pressing the station button will toggle the sequence for the selected space
(i.e. activate the sequence if it is inactive or deactivate it if it is active). Reference the related
power control product user documentation for the products in your system for more information.
Function switch: Custom
Setting the Function switch to Custom (the middle switch setting) allows for varied features
either with or without ElahoAccess, although the presence of ElahoAccess in the control system
allows for an expanded feature set for Inspire stations.
With ElahoAccess
ElahoAccess provides complete customization of the Inspire station when it is in Custom control
mode. For more information on the configurable device parameters and actions available,
reference the ElahoAccess Mobile App integrated help system.
Note: Changes made in ElahoAccess impact the Custom Function switch setting of
the Inspire stations only. Preset and Zone Function switch settings remain unaffected by
changes made while using ElahoAccess configuration tools.

Overview 6
Without ElahoAccess
By default the Custom Function switch setting on an Elaho Inspire Station provides behavior that
extends the Zone Function switch setting behaviors for control of more Zones.
For example, on an 8 button station, Zone control mode defaults to zones 1 through 6. Setting
the station in Custom control mode, by default, provides access to zones 7 through 12.
Function switch: Zone
Setting the Function switch to Zone (the lowest switch setting) on an Inspire Station allows you
to manually control the level of a zone using on / off and raise / lower functionality.
Note: When the station is placed in Zone control mode, the raise level button LED
lights in dim blue and the lower level button LED lights in dim amber. This button
assignment is determined by the station type. Reference Station Functionality on
page14.
Zone Selection
Zone selection allows the control of individual zones using raise / lower functionality. Zone
selection is only available for the 4, 6, 8 and 4-button with fader stations. The 1 and 2-button
stations are single zone control only.
While the Function switch is set to Zone, the station provides visual indication of its current zone
selection with backlit button LEDs. When a zone is un-selected the associated button will have
no LED indication.
To select a zone, push the Zone button. The button will illuminate in blue to indicate selection.
Once a zone is selected, raise / lower functionality for only that zone is possible.
Reference Zone Raise / Lower for more information.
Zone Toggle
While the Function switch is set to Zone, the station allows you to toggle the zone on and off
most commonly by double-tapping the Zone button. The controlled zone level raises to full or
toggles off using a 1/2 or 2 second fade time, depending on the station type. Reference Station
Functionality on page14 for more information.
Space Toggle (4 button with fader station only)
With no zones selected, toggle the levels for all zones in the space using the fader knob.
•
A single push of the fader knob toggles all zone levels in the space to full or off,
depending on the current state of the space, using a 2second fade time.
•
A double-tap of the fader knob toggles all zone levels in the space to full or off, using a
1/2 second fade time.
Note: A double-tap of any Zone button will toggle the configured zone using a 1/2
second fade time for quick access to lighting level extents.

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Zone Raise / Lower
Raise and lower the selected zone level using the assigned raise and lower station controls. Each
station type has configured raise and lower controls. Reference Station Functionality on page14
for the station type you are configuring for complete details.
Zone Raise / Lower from a Button
With a Zone Selected
The selected zone button LED lights blue to indicate its active state.
•
A single push of the raise or lower button increments/decrements the level.
•
Push and hold the raise or lower button to fade the level gradually.
•
A double-tap of the raise or lower button toggles the level to full or off in a 1/2 second
fade.
With No Zone Selected
With no zone selected, raise and lower button functionality modifies the intensity level for all
zones in the space.
•
A single push of the raise or lower button increments/decrements the intensity level for all
zones in the space.
•
Push and hold the raise or lower button to fade the level gradually, altering the intensity
level for all zones in the space.
•
A double-tap of the raise or lower button toggles the intensity level to full or off for all
zones in the space, using a 1/2 second fade.
Zone Raise / Lower from a Fader (4 button with fader station only)
With a Zone Selected
With a zone selected, the selected zone button LED lights blue to indicate its active state. Use
the fader knob to raise / lower the selected zone intensity.
•
A clockwise rotation of the fader increases zone intensity.
•
A counter-clockwise rotation decreases zone intensity.
The fader knob indicates with a blue LED halo the zone intensity level as it is raised and
lowered.
•
A level at full will indicate with a complete halo around the fade knob
•
Levels between full and 1% indicate proportionately
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When the level is off (level zero), no halo shown but an amber LED illuminates at the
6’oclock position.
With No Zone Selected
With no zone selected, the fader knob modifies the intensity for all zones in the space.

Overview 8
Color Control Mode (4 button with fader station only)
Color Control functionality allows the Inspire 4 button with fader station to control patched LED
zones on an Elaho DMX Scene Controller.
To enable Color Control on a 4 button with fader station:
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First, set DIP switches 5 and 6 according to the desired color mode. Reference DIP Switch
Settings on page40 .
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Next, set the Function switch to Zone.
Note: Color Control mode does not affect the station when the Function switch is set
to Preset or Custom.
•
Reference the DMX Scene Controller Installation Guide for setup.
With a Color Zone Selected
With a color zone selected, the selected zone button LED lights blue to indicate its active state.
Use the fader knob to modify the selected zone parameters according to the control setting.
HSI Color Mode Select
Set DIP switch 5 On and 6 Off. Pushing the fader knob button will cycle through three modes,
where each push selects the next mode in a repeating fashion. Modes are: intensity, saturation,
and hue.
Intensity
When the fader knob is controlling intensity, the 6 o’clock amber dot will be lit. As the intensity
increases or decreases, the fader knob halo indicates intensity level.
•
A clockwise rotation of the fader increases zone intensity.
•
A counter-clockwise rotation decreases zone intensity.
Saturation
Saturation mode has a 0-100% range. As the saturation increases or decreases, the fader knob
halo indicates its level.
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A clockwise rotation of the fader increases zone color saturation.
•
A counter-clockwise rotation decreases zone color saturation (fully de-saturated is white
light).
Hue
Hue mode has a 0-360 degree range. As the hue increases or decreases, the fader knob halo
indicates its position. Considering a color wheel, red would be at the 12 o’clock position and
cyan at 6 o’clock.
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Rotation of the fader changes the hue of the zone color.
Color Temp Mode Select
Set DIP switch 5 Off and 6 On. Pushing the fader knob button will cycle through two modes,
where each push selects the next mode in a repeating fashion. Modes are: intensity and color
temperature.

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Intensity
When the fader knob is controlling intensity, the 6 o’clock amber dot will be lit. As the intensity
increases or decreases, the fader knob halo indicates intensity level.
•
A clockwise rotation of the fader increases zone intensity.
•
A counter-clockwise rotation decreases zone intensity.
Color Temp
Color temp values are indicated on the fader station from 0-100% with the 50% level shown by
displaying two LEDs at the 12 o’clock position.
•
For a warmer color temp, rotate the knob counter-clockwise from 12o’clock position
(50%) toward the 6 o’clock (0%) position.
•
For a cooler color temp, rotate the knob clockwise direction from the
12o'clock position (50%) toward the 6 o'clock (100%) position.
Studio Mode Select
Studio mode provides access to raise and lower intensity, color temp, and tint for ETC LED
fixtures that support Studio mode using the fader knob for the selected zone.
Set DIP switch 5 and 6 On. Pushing the fader knob button will cycle through three modes, where
each push selects the next mode in a repeating fashion. Modes are: intensity, color
temperature, and tint.
Intensity
When the fader knob is controlling intensity, the 6 o’clock amber dot will be lit. As the intensity
increases or decreases, the fader knob halo indicates intensity level.
•
A clockwise rotation of the fader increases zone intensity.
•
A counter-clockwise rotation decreases zone intensity.
Color Temp
Color temp values are indicated on the fader station from 0-100% with the 50% level shown by
displaying two LEDs at the 12 o’clock position.
•
For a warmer color temp, rotate the knob counter-clockwise from 12o’clock position
(50%) toward the 6 o’clock (0%) position.
•
For a cooler color temp, rotate the knob clockwise direction from the
12o'clock position (50%) toward the 6 o'clock (100%) position.
Tint
Tint values are indicated on the fader station from 0-100% with the 50% level shown by
displaying two LEDs at the 12 o’clock position.
•
For a greener tint, rotate the knob counter-clockwise from 12 o’clock position (50%)
toward the 6 o’clock (0%) position.
•
For a more magenta tint, rotate the knob clockwise direction from the 12 o'clock position
(50%) toward the 6 o'clock (100%) position.

Record/Program Mode 10
Record/Program Mode
Program mode allows adjustment of the consecutive range of presets and zones assigned to the
station by allowing you to set the starting preset or zone, respectively. Enter Program mode by
pressing and holding the [Record / Program mode] button for three seconds.
The Function switch determines whether edits are made to the consecutive range of presets or
zones. Program adjustment is not available while in Custom Mode. In the case of the 4-button
station, the DIP switch selection also determines what is programmed to the station.
Record allows snapshot of all current output levels into the designated preset for playback.
Reference Record Preset below .
Note: Program mode only affects station behaviors when the Function switch is set to
Preset or Zone, and does not affect Custom.
Program Preset Start
1. Set the station Function switch to its highest position of Preset.
2. Press and hold the [Record / Program mode] button for three seconds to enter Program
mode. The “Mode” LED illuminates (steady amber) and the first preset button LED for the
station flashes the current (first) preset controlled. (For example, if the first preset
controlled is preset 3, the button LED will flash 3 times.)
3. Push any station button to increase the starting preset number by one, the count always
begins at 1. The station will update the LED indication, flashing the LED to reflect the new
preset number. (For example, pushing the station button eight times will set the first
preset for the station to preset 8). All station preset controls will be consecutively assigned
beginning with the specified count.
4. When the desired preset number is set, press and release the [Record / Program mode]
button to save the new setting. The “Mode” LED turns off and the station LEDs will display
the new setting before returning to normal operation.
Note: To change the preset button assignment to a lower number than what is
currently set, exit Program mode then reenter Program mode. The steps of exiting and
reentering Program mode restart the preset count at1.
Record Preset
Elaho Inspire Stations provide recording (snapshot) of presets using the current output levels for
the controlled zones in the space. The station must be set up for Preset control prior to
recording.
1. Press the [Record / Program mode] button, an amber LED will blink during a 10 second
record period.
2. Push the button of the preset control you would like to record (snapshot). This stores
current levels to the designated preset, exits record mode, and activates the newly
recorded preset.

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Program Zone Start
1. Set the Function switch to its lowest position of Zone.
2. Press and hold the [Record / Program mode] button for three seconds to enter Program
mode. The “Mode” LED illuminates (steady amber) and the first zone control button LED
flashes the current (first) zone controlled. (For example, if the first zone controlled is zone
5, the button LED will flash 5 times.)
3. Push any station button to increase the starting zone number by one, the count always
begins at 1. The station will update the LED indication, flashing the LED to reflect the new
zone number. (For example, pushing the station button three times will set the first zone
for the station to zone 3). All station zone controls will be consecutively assigned
beginning with the specified count.
4. When the desired zone number is set, press and release the [Record/ Program mode]
button to save the new setting. The “Mode” LED turns off and the station LEDs will blink
the new setting before returning to normal operation
Note: To change the zone button assignment to a lower number than what is
currently set, exit Program mode then reenter Program mode. The steps of exiting and
reentering Program mode start the zone start count back to 1.

Space Combine (4-button only) 12
Space Combine (4-button only)
Placing the 4-button station (model # E1004) in space combine mode, accomplished by setting
DIP switch 3 On, allows for combined control of multiple spaces. For more information on DIP
switch settings, DIP Switch Settings on page40 .
In space combine mode, the zones with the same number but in different spaces will respond
identically when the spaces are combined. For example, consider a divisible meeting room with
four spaces. Each space contains a number of independently controlled zones and control
stations.
A 4-button station in space combine mode will control functionality changes as the room
configurations change. The spaces that combine are determined by the function of the station,
either Preset or Zone control.
Note: Before space combine functionality is possible, your connected system must
have all of the spaces configured that you want to combine. In the example above, the
system must be configured with four spaces in order to effectively combine their
controls.
Combining Spaces
To combine control for spaces, push the button with the desired combination of spaces. Multiple
combinations can be activated to control larger spaces. Forinstance if the button to combine 1
and 2 is pushed and the button to combine 2 and 3 is also pushed, then the controls for space 1,
2, and 3 will all function together to control the entire combined space and space 4 would be
controlled separately.

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Program Mode for Space Combine
Program mode behaves in a slightly different manner when the 4-button station is set to space
combine mode.
1. Press and hold the [Record / Program mode]button for three seconds to enter Program
mode. The “Mode” LED illuminates (steady amber) and the first space combine button
LED flashes the current (first) space controlled. (For example, if the first combined space
pair is space 3 & 4, the button LED will flash 3 times.)
2. Push any station button to increase the starting space combine pair number by one, the
count always begins at Space 1. The station will update the LED indication, flashing the
LED to reflect the new starting space pair number. (For example, pushing the station
button eight times will set the first combined space pair for the station to Spaces 8 and 9).
All station combined space pairs will be consecutively assigned to the controls beginning
with the specified count.
3. When the desired space combine pair is set, press and release the [Record / Program
mode] button to save the new setting. The “Mode” LED turns off and the station LEDs will
display the new setting before returning to normal operation.
Note: To change the space combine pair assignment to a lower number than what is
currently set, exit Program mode then reenter Program mode and the count will restart
at 1.
Function Switch for Space Combine
The Function switch affects how the last button on the station behaves.
Function switch: Preset
When the function switch is set to Preset, the last button on the station will combine the last
space with the first space assigned to the station.
Function switch: Zone
When the Function switch is set to Zone, the last button on the station will combine control for
the next sequential space.

Station Functionality 14
Station Functionality
This section provides detail for each stations function including its factory default settings, and
each button default when the station function switch is set to Preset, Custom, and Zone.
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1-Button Station on the next page
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2-Button Station on page18
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4-Button Station on page21
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4-Button with Fader Station on page26
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6-Button Station on page31
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8-Button Station on page34

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1-Button Station
The 1-button Elaho Inspire Station offers control of a single preset or zone as
determined by the Function switch setting.
Factory Defaults
The 1-button Inspire Station ships from the factory in the following default settings:
•
Rotary switches are set to Address 1, Space 1. Reference Rotary Switch
Assignments on page40 .
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All DIP switches are set to Off. Reference DIP Switch Settings on page40 .
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With the Function switch set to Preset, Preset 1 is the default.
•
With the Function switch set to Zone, Zone 1 is the default.
Preset
The 1-button station supports the following button actions:
Push
Note: When DIP switch 1 is On and the station Function switch is set to Preset,
Sequence toggle mode is enabled (available on the 1-button station only). This feature
allows the button to toggle the sequence associated in the configured space. Reference
DIP Switch Settings on page40 for more information about DIP switches.
Hold
Double-tap
Double-tap the button to toggle the preset using a 1/2 second fade time.