Savant SmartControl 3 Quick reference guide

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Savant® SmartControl 3 Wireless Controller
SSC-W003I-01
Deployment Guide
Document Number:
009-1518-00
Document Date:
January 2018
Document Supports:
da Vinci 8.5 and higher
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Contents
To access the link to the topics in this document, click the topic page.
Important Safety Information - Read First ..............................................................................................................................3!
Safety Statements .............................................................................................................................................................................3!
1.!Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................4!
2.!Deployment Checklist ...............................................................................................................................................................4!
3.!Box Contents and Specifications..........................................................................................................................................4!
4.!Front and Rear Panel Descriptions ......................................................................................................................................5!
5.!Mounting.........................................................................................................................................................................................6!
6.!Connections and Wiring...........................................................................................................................................................7!
7.!Provisioning to Local Network ..............................................................................................................................................8!
8.!Blueprint Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................... 11!
9.!Additional Information............................................................................................................................................................ 13!
Appendix A: Network Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 14!
Appendix B: Provision Controller Using Embedded Web UI.......................................................................................... 15!
Appendix C: System Monitor ...................................................................................................................................................... 17!
Important Notice.............................................................................................................................................................................. 18!

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Important Safety Information - Read First
Before installing, configuring, and operating Savant equipment and other
vendor equipment, Savant recommends that each dealer, installer, etc. access
and read all the required technical documentation. Savant technical
documentation can be located by visiting Savant.com. Vendor documentation
is supplied with the equipment.
Read and understand all safety instructions, cautions, and warnings in this
document and the labels on the equipment.
Safety Classifications In this Document
Note:
Provides special information for installing, configuring,
and operating the equipment.
IMPORTANT!
Provides special information that is critical to
installing, configuring, and operating the equipment.
CAUTION!
Provides special information for avoiding situations
that may cause damage to equipment.
WARNING!
Provides special information for avoiding situations
that may cause physical danger to the installer, end
user, etc.
Electric Shock Prevention
ELECTRIC
SHOCK!
The source power poses an electric shock hazard that
has the potential to cause serious injury to installers
and end users.
ELECTRICAL
DISCONNECT:
The source power outlet and power supply input
power sockets should be easily accessible to
disconnect power in the event of an electrical hazard
or malfunction.
Weight Injury Prevention
WEIGHT
INJURY!
Installing some of the Savant equipment requires two
installers to ensure safe handling during installation.
Failure to use two installers may result in injury.
Safety Statements
Follow all the safety instructions listed below and apply where relevant.
Additional safety information will be included where appropriate.
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, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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 is 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. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip
over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. 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.
15. To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC mains, disconnect
the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

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1. Introduction
This Deployment Guide will aid an installer through the process of installing, configuring, and adding a SmartControl 3 (SSC-W003I-01) wireless controller to a
Savant Pro System. Read through this document in its entirety before beginning the installation process. To begin, ensure that the following items are available:
SmartControl 3 Smart Wireless Controller (SSC-W003I) .....................................................................................................................................................
iOS Device with SmartConnect installed......................................................................................................................................................................................
HELPFUL! The SmartConnect application runs on most iOS devices (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) and simplifies the
provisioning process. If an iOS device is not available, the SmartControl 3 controller can be provisioned using the
embedded web UI. See Appendix B: Provision Controller Using Embedded Web UI for information on this.
Unique ID (UID) of the SSC-W003I................................................................................................................................................................................................
Unique ID is available on sticker on bottom of controller.
Savant Development Environment (SDE/MacBook®) .............................................................................................................................................................
RacePoint Blueprint da Vinci 8.5 or higher.
Network meeting Savant requirements........................................................................................................................................................................................
See Appendix A: Network Requirements
SSID and Passphrase for Wi-Fi Router or Switch to the local network ...........................................................................................................................
2. Deployment Checklist
This page can be used as a checklist to record which steps have been completed.
1. Review Front and Rear Panel Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................................................
See Front and Rear Panel Descriptions
2. Mounting and Wiring ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................
See Mounting
See Connections and Wiring
3. Provision Controller to the Network......................................................................................................................................................................................
See Provision to Local Network
4. Add SCC-W003I-01 to an existing RacePoint Blueprint Configuration ..................................................................................................................
See Blueprint Configuration
See Save Configuration, Generate Services, and Upload Configuration
3. Box Contents and Specifications
For Box Contents and Specifications, refer to the SmartControl 3 Wi-Fi Controller Quick Reference Guide (009-1504-xx) located on the Savant Customer
Community.

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4. Front and Rear Panel Descriptions
It is important to read and understand the information in this section before beginning the installation process. Understanding the various states of the Status
LED as well as the requirements of each port are an important part of the installation process.
Reset
Press and hold for five seconds while powered; then release. The Status LED will begin blinking rapidly when reset is complete. After
the reset, the controller will be in Provisioning Mode. See Rapid Blink below.
Off
No power applied. Power supply may not be plugged in.
Solid Green
The Controller is provisioned to local network and communicating with the Savant Pro System
Host. This is normal operation mode.
Blinks Once
Is in Provisioning Mode and ready to be added to the local network.
Blinks Twice
Establishing a connection with the local Savant Pro System Host.
Blinks Three
Times
Provisioned to the local network and trying to connect to the Savant Pro System Host.
Short Off Blink
Firmware is updating.
Rapid Blink
The reset button on the front panel was held down for at least five seconds and the controller is
performing a factory reset. After the reset, all network settings are cleared and the factory
defaults are restored.
IR
Used to send IR signals to devices that have an IR input or can receive IR signals via an IR flasher (5V tolerant only). See the IR
Wiring section below for important precautions regarding IR functionality before making connections.
Input Power
5V DC 1.2A – Use the included power supply.
Cable Lance
Use with included cable tie to secure power supply connection.
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B
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5. Mounting
Mount the controller in a place that is dry, well ventilated, and out of direct sunlight.
5.1. Mounting Plate Installation
The mounting plate available in the shipping box can mount the controller to a wall or existing structure. Follow instructions below to mount the
controller.
1. Place the mounting plate onto a wall so the tabs that hold the controller are oriented horizontally.
2. Mark on the wall the two mounting holes. Install wall anchors and screw the mounting plate to the wall.
3. Snap the controller into the bracket so the tabs on the bracket seat into the slots on the side of the controller.
5.2. Rack or Cabinet Installation
When mounting in a rack or cabinet, the controller should be set on a solid, flat, level surface.

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6. Connections and Wiring
Use the information below to make both the control and power connections.
6.1. IR Wiring
IR connections are made using a 6-pin screw down plug-in connector supplied with the controller. The stripped wire slips into the rear of the connector
and the screws are used to lock the wire in hole.
IMPORTANT! Read precautions below before proceeding!
- IR emitters must be installed 15 feet (4.6 meters) or less from the equipment being controlled.
- Use of 3rd party flashing IR emitters with Talk Back is not recommended. These types of emitters can draw voltage away from the IR signal
which degrades the IR performance.
To connect wires into terminal block connector:
1. Remove power if power is applied.
2. Pull to remove the connector from the rear of the controller.
3. With a small flat bladed screwdriver, turn the screws on the top of connector
counterclockwise until the silver crimps in the front open enough to slide the wire into the
square slot.
4. Strip the ends of each wire to ¼inch. Using the diagram to the left, insert the stripped
wires into the proper slots.
5. Turn the screws clockwise until the screw tightens around each wire. Tug on the wire a bit
to verify it is installed securely. There should no bare wires protruding from the rear of the
connector.
6. Plug terminal block back into the rear of the controller.
6.2. Power and Network Connection
Connect the provided power supply between the 5V DC connection on the rear of the controller and a surge protected 120 – 240V AC 50/60Hz outlet
receptacle. The SSC-W003I-01 communicates with the network over the local Wi-Fi network so a wired connection between the controller and the
network is not required.
HELPFUL!:No Ethernet connection is needed. The
controller communicates with the Savant Pro
System Host over the local Wi-Fi network.

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7. Provisioning to Local Network
The controller communicates with the Savant Pro System Host over the local Wi-Fi network. The diagram below demonstrates the provisioning process. Review
the diagram for an understanding on how the process works.
7.1. Network Diagram (Provisioning Process)
The diagram below demonstrates the provisioning process. Review the diagram for an understanding on how the process works.
1. During the provisioning process, the SmartConnect application communicates
with the controller using Bluetooth signaling.
2. Once the controller is provisioned, it can now communicate using the local Wi-
Fi network.
HELPFUL!
- Savant recommends using DHCP reservation. Refer to the owner’s manual for the local router for information on setting DHCP reservations.
- 802.11r (fast roaming) is not supported. If using a router that supports fast roaming, it should be disabled.
7.2. Checklist for Provisioning
The following items are required to provision the controller using the SmartConnect application.
SSC-W003I SmartControl 3 wireless controller ...........................................................................................................................................................
iOS Device with SmartConnect App (v1.6 or higher) installed ...............................................................................................................................
Network SSID and passphrase for the wireless router or switch in local network .........................................................................................
Unique ID (UID) of the controller (obtained from sticker located on bottom of controller)......................................................................
Optional: rpmEmbScanner (Used to access the IP Address of the controller) ...............................................................................................
7.3. SSID Guidelines
Savant Wi-Fi products can connect to a wireless network that meet the following SSID guidelines.
Maximum SSID Length
32 characters
Maximum Passphrase Length
WPA/WPA2:
8-50 characters
WEP:
10-26
Wireless Standard
802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 or 5 GHz)
Supported SSID and Passphrase special characters.

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7.4. Install SmartConnect
To connect the controller to the network, the Savant SmartConnect application must be installed and running on an iOS device such as an iPhone® or
iPad®. The SmartConnect Application can be downloaded from the Apple App Store to your iPhone or iPad.
- From the Apple App Store search for Savant Systems LLC.
- Locate the SmartConnect App and download/install onto your iOS device.
For more information, refer to the SmartConnect Reference Guide (009-1046-xx) located on the Savant Customer Community.
HELPFUL INFORMATION!
- SmartConnect v1.6 or higher is required to provision the SSC-W003I-01.
- The iOS device that the SmartConnect application is running on does not need to be connected to the same network the controller is being
added to.
- SmartConnect is only supported on the iOS platform. Refer to Appendix B: Provision Controller Using Embedded WebUI for instructions on
how to connect the controller to the local network if the SmartConnect application is not available.
- During the provisioning process, the SSC-W003I must be within 30 feet of the device running the SmartConnect app.
- The iOS device must be running Bluetooth v4.0 or higher.
7.5. Provision Instructions
1. If not already powered, plug the provided power supply and cable between the
controller and a surge protected 100 – 240V AC receptacle. Refer to the Power and
Network Connections section above.
2. By default, a new SSC-W003I controller is set at the factory, to be in provisioning
mode. If the Status LED is blinking the Blinks Once sequence, skip this step. If, however,
the LED is blinking a different sequence, follow the bulleted items below to set the
controller to provisioning mode.
- Press and hold the reset button for five seconds until the Status LED blinks green
rapidly, then release.
- After the reboot (1 – 2 seconds), the Status LED will begin the Blinks Once
sequence. The Blinks Once sequence indicates it is in provisioning mode and ready
to be added to the local network.
3. On the iOS device (iPhone, iPad, etc.), tap the SmartConnect (Connect) icon .
4. Locate the SSC-W003i in the Devices on Bluetooth section. Record the Savant ID (UID)
displayed. This UID will be used later in this procedure.
5. Tap the SSC-W003I entry from the Devices on Bluetooth section of the App.

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6. In the Pick a Network window that opens, tap Join Other Network…(image not shown).
7. Populate the Name field with the SSID of the local Wi-Fi network.
- or -
Select the Use Current Network SSID field. Select this field only if the iOS device that
the SmartConnect App is running on, is connected to the same network the Savant Pro
System Host is communicating with.
8. Tap Choose from the Security field and select the security configured on the local
network.
9. Enter the password to the local network into the Password field.
10. Tap Join when complete.
11. A Provisioning Success window will open informing the user the device is provisioned.
HELPFUL INFORMATION!
- The SSC-W003I will now be listed in the Devices on WiFi section in
SmartConnect if the iOS device is connected to the same local network that the
controller just got added to.
- With the SSC-W003I provisioned, the Status LED will blink one of the images
below.
Blinks Three times – The controller is provisioned to the local network and trying to connect to the
Savant Pro System Host. The controller needs to be added to a Blueprint configuration and the
configuration uploaded to the Host. Follow the steps in the Blueprint configuration section below
to do this.
Solid Green – The controller is communicating with both the local network and the Savant Pro
System Host. The configuration running on the Host already has this controller in its configuration.
- If the IP Address for the controller is needed (i.e. for DHCP reservations or troubleshooting), the IP Address of the controller can be
discovered using the rpmEmbScanner utility located under the Launch menu of the Savant Application Manager (SAM).