Porter Powr-Touch 6 User manual

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Powr-Touch 6
Item No.’s:
12600-016, 12600-032, 12600-048, 12600-064,
12600-116, 12600-132, 12600-148, 12600-164,
12600-216, 12600-232, 12600-248, 12600-264,
12600-316, 12600-332, 12600-348, 12600-364
Installation Guide
© 2022 PORTER ATHLETIC, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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2/16/2022

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Porter Order Number _________________________
Date of Scheduled Shipment _________________________
Date of Substantial Completion _________________________
The gymnasium equipment for this project has been custom fabricated according to the
Owner’s/Architect’s specification. Care has been taken to fabricate this equipment to
provide years of safe, satisfactory use and trouble free service.
The key to satisfactory service is proper installation, operation and care. Should any
malfunctions occur, please notify your supervisor and call your local Porter Dealer or
Representative.
INSTRUCTIONS: Dealer and/or Installation Supervisor,
Please give this book to the Owner/Customer
GUARANTEE
All materials and workmanship of basic materials are guaranteed to be free and
clear of defects. Defective material will be repaired or replaced, at our option,
subsequent to complete information being received by us concerning the nature
of the defect for a period of one year from the date established by the certificate
of occupancy or certificate of substantial completion, whichever shall occur first
or otherwise documented and signed by an officer of Porter Athletic, Inc.
NAME OF PROJECT:
NAME OF DEALER: NAME OF INSTALLATION COMPANY:
PHONE #: PHONE #:

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LIABILITY
Liability is not only an issue with the installation and maintenance of this product, but it also extends to the
proper operation by the end user. The operational instructions must be read and understood before operating
this equipment!
This manual for the Powr-Touch 6 is meant to serve as a general guideline only for the safe installation of this
product. Variables must be taken into consideration which are outside of Porter's control. It is Porter's explicit
requirement that this product be installed in a safe and secure manner. Any deviation from Porter installation
instructions without written authorization will void all warranties. Contact the factory immediately should such
a condition exist, necessitating a design revision. All electrical work shall be performed by a licensed
electrician in accordance with state and local codes and ordinances.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW OF MANUAL ......................................................................... 5
INVENTORY AND TOOLS ........................................................................ 6
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................. 7
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................. 9
SAMPLE DRAWINGS ............................................................................. 10

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate this equipment.
• Improper use of the product, operation by untrained individuals, or failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in serious injury and/or property damage.
• Read all product safety labels.
• All electrical work shall be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with state and local codes
and ordinances. Any structural and/or electrical deviation from the Porter installation manuals and
drawings, without written authorization, will void all warranties.
• This manual is meant to serve as a general guideline for the safe installation and use of this product.
Variables outside the control of Porter must be taken into consideration, with the explicit requirement that
installation and maintenance are performed in a safe and secure manner. Any deviation from Porter
provided installation documents without written consent will void all warranties. Contact a Porter
representative immediately should a conflict necessitating a design revision exist.
• For ease of administering your maintenance program, we suggest that your equipment be numbered, and
a file maintained on its location, name of manufacturer, original item number, date of purchase, and
maintenance performed. This will be useful when ordering replacement parts and keeping track of
maintenance. Defective equipment must be marked "DO NOT USE", and the circuit breaker must be
turned off and also tagged "DO NOT USE", until replacement or repairs are completed.
• Inspections should be performed periodically, depending upon the nature of the equipment and its use.
When the equipment is exposed to heavy use, special inspections should be made in addition to the
normal maintenance program. At the minimum, a yearly inspection of the system is recommended.
• Keep this instruction manual for future reference.
• Provide copies of this manual to all persons responsible for the maintenance and/or operation of the
equipment. Contact Porter or your local Porter dealer if additional copies of this manual are needed.
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POWR-TOUCH 6 CONTROL SYSTEM

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POWR-TOUCH 6
OVERVIEW OF MANUAL
This manual has been prepared to assist you with the installation of the Porter Powr-Touch 6.
We recommend that you read this manual in its entirety to become familiar with Powr-Touch 6
system before attempting installation. If you need additional copies of this manual, please let
us know.
The safest equipment can be damaged when used by the untrained. We suggest that
qualified personnel supervise all utilized equipment.
For ease of administering this maintenance program, we suggest that your equipment be
numbered, and a file maintained on its location, name of manufacturer, original item number,
date of purchase, and maintenance performed. This will be useful when ordering
replacement parts and keeping track of maintenance. Defective equipment must be marked
"DO NOT USE", and the circuit breaker must be turned off and also tagged "DO NOT USE",
until replacement or repairs are completed.
Inspections should be performed periodically, depending upon the nature of the equipment
and its use. When the equipment is exposed to heavy use, special inspections should be
made in addition to the normal maintenance program. At the minimum, a yearly inspection of
the system is recommended.
Any structural and/or electrical deviation from the Porter installation manuals and
drawings, without written authorization, will void all warranties.
WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS
EQUIPMENT.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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INVENTORY AND INSPECTION
Inventory parts listed on the packing list to ensure parts required are accounted for. Inspect all
components for possible shipping damage. Report any shortages to Porter’s Customer Service
Department immediately. On visible freight damage, sign as damaged, and file a freight damage
claim with the carrier immediately. Failure to report shortages or hidden freight damage directly to
Porter’s Customer Service Department within three working days will place the financial burden for
the missing or replacement parts with the installer or general contractor.
PREPARATION OF INSTALLATION AREA
Ensure an adequate path is available to install equipment and sufficient space is available in the
vicinity of the project. The floor should be protected with a suitable material to prevent damage to the
floor or equipment, if necessary. Upon completion of installation, immediate area should be left in
broom-clean condition.
TOOLS / EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
To Be Provided by the Installer:
• Scaffold or Lift (if necessary)
• Hand tools, electric drill, drop cord, vise grip pliers, etc.
• Wire cutter/stripper
• Measuring tape, Laser Measuring Device
• Level, Plumb Bob, Laser Plumb
• Electronic Test Box (02080-PWR)
• OPTIONAL: ELEC00201000— “cheater box” for powering equipment with extension chord

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INSTALLATION OF PANEL
1. Unpack and check all parts and verify quantities with packing list. Verify the location of electrical
breakers, equipment wiring, and location(s) for installation of Powr-Touch 6 panel(s).
2. Mount Powr-Touch 6 panel to building per contract documents and local code provisions. Panel
includes brackets for surface mounting. Anchoring hardware shall be provided by others, as
adequate for the building structure.

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CONNECTION OF EQUIPMENT WIRING TO PANEL
1. Drill into Powr-Touch 6 panel for wiring. Refer to panel
documentation for allowable penetration areas.
2. Run power from source and up/down out to equipment units.
3. Use wiring diagram, electrical drawings, and other project
documentation to land wires appropriately on the panel’s
terminal block. Panel is pre-programmed and relays are pre-
assigned to operate specific equipment units.
4. The largest wire gauge accepted by the Powr-Touch 5.0 panel
terminal block is 10 AWG. If equipment runs require larger
wire sizes, a step-down will be required.
Example:
Unit 1 120V from power source
Unit 1 up to
Unit 1 down
Terminal Block

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1. Connect the Ethernet cables to the router from the facility network. In the first panel, connect the
Ethernet in to the first port of the router. If there is a second panel connect the Ethernet from
switch in the first panel to the switch in the second panel.
CONNECTION OF CONTROLLER
2. Turn the power at the breakers back on.
Ethernet in
from
Facility
PLC
Router
Ethernet to
Secondary
Panel
Primary Panel
Switch
Ethernet in
from Primary
Panel
Secondary Panel
Switch
Ethernet
from
Facility
Network

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9. If your system has a built-in screen on the panel, power on the screen. If prompted for a passcode
to access the screen, use the on-screen keyboard to enter “password”. If screen does not unlock,
or if your panel(s) does not have a screen, proceed to the next step.
10. Use your internet capable device to connect to the “PowrTouch6” wifi network. You must be
within 200ft of the panel to access the network. You may need to disable your device’s data
access temporarily while initially connecting to the Powr-Touch 6 system.
11. Enter “https://192.168.10.5” into your browser (Chrome is preferred).
12. If you are prompted with a security warning, like this:
Click on the “Advanced” button. Click on the link to “Proceed to 192.168.10.5 (unsafe).
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13. Click the “Start” button to enter the system.
14. Read and make sure you agree with the instructions in the Caution box.
15. Login to the system using the passcode “01234”.
16. Use the graphic interface to operate equipment and check for accuracy of installation. Test each
piece of equipment in each direction and ensure that relays activate properly and equipment runs
as expected.
17. If changes are required, login to the Admin capabilities through the “Settings” page with the
passcode “56789”.
18. Troubleshoot any issues.
CONNECTION TO THE SYSTEM SOFTWARE

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Equipment runs backwards. Confirm wiring to up/down terminals is correct.
Equipment will not run. Check that all circuit breakers are on.
Equipment will not run. Check that equipment is correctly wired to the terminal
strip in the sub panel.
Equipment will not run. Check that all equipment is plugged in and limits are
set appropriately.
Unexpected equipment runs. Use program to reassign relays for equipment.
System has active alarms. System will indicate when equipment is inoperable due
to breakers that are off or a neutral is missing.
If you experience any problems that you cannot solve, please contact your Porter representative. Updated service contact
information is available via link in the Settings page of the Powr-Touch 6 application.

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SAMPLE UNIT MAP

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SAMPLE FIELD WIRING DIAGRAM

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SAMPLE SUB-PANEL LAYOUT

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THIS WARNING IS GIVEN IN COMPLIANCE
WITH CALIFORNIA’S PROPOSITION 65:
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
THIS PRINT IS THE PROPERTY OF PORTER ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT COMPANY AND MAY NOT BE
REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION

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INSTALLER NOTES