Savant SSC-0012 Quick reference guide

Savant® SmartControl 12 Controller
SSC-0012
Deployment Guide
Document Number:
009-1268-01
Document Date:
March 2016
Document Supports:
da Vinci 7.0
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Contents
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1. ...................................................................................................................Introduction 3
.....................................................................................................................................Before You Begin 3
2. ...................................................................................Deployment Steps Checklist 4
3. .......................................................................................SmartControl 12 Overview 5
.................................................................................................................................................Front Panel 5
...................................................................................................................................................Rear Panel 6
4. ......................................................................................................................Installation 7
..................................................................................................................Mounting Plate Installation 7
.................................................................................................................Rack or Cabinet Installation 7
5. ...........................................................................................Wiring and Connections 8
................................................................................................................................Power and Ethernet 8
...............................................................................................................................RS-232 Connections 8
.....................................................................................................................................................IR Wiring 9
...............................................................................................................................................GPIO Wiring 9
..............................................................................................................................................Relay Wiring 10
...............................................................................................................................Making Connections 10
6. .....................................................................RacePoint Blueprint® Configuration 11
7. ................................................................................................Upload Configuration 12
8. .......................................................................................Additional Documentation 13
.................................................................Appendix A: Document Revision History 14
....................................................................................................Network Requirements 15
...............................................................................................................Important Notice 16
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1. Introduction
This Deployment Guide will guide the installer through the process of installing, configuring, and adding a
SmartControl 12 (SSC-0012) controller.
Before You Begin
Read through this document in its entirety and ensure that the following required items are available:
......................................................................................................................SmartControl 12 (SSC-0012) controller
................................................................................................................................Unique ID (UID) of the controller
(located on the bottom of the unit)
..........................................Savant Host (Smart or Pro Host) licensed and running da Vinci 7.0 or higher
...........................................................................................Savant Development Environment (SDE) MacBook®
(with RacePoint Blueprint da Vinci 7.0 or higher installed)
...................................................................................................Ethernet network meeting Savant requirements
(see Network Requirements)
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2. Deployment Steps Checklist
Follow these steps to successfully deploy the SmartControl 12 (SSC-0012) controller.
This page can be used as a checklist to record which steps have been completed.
1. ..................................................................................Review the SSC-0012 Connections and Controls
See SmartControl 12 Overview
2. .................................................................................................................................................Mount Controller
See Installation
3. ...............................................................................................Wire Controller to Savant Control System
See Wiring and Connections
4. ...............................................................Add the SSC-0012 to a RacePoint Blueprint configuration
See RacePoint Blueprint Configuration
5. ........................................................................................................Upload Configuration to Savant Host
See Upload Configuration
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3. SmartControl 12 Overview
Box Contents and Specifications
Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for this product located on the Savant Customer Community for Box
Contents and Specifications
Front Panel
Reset Button
Press and hold for 5 seconds while powered On to clear network
settings. Status LED will blink rapidly when reset is complete.
Status LED
Blinks Once: No IP Address
Blinks Twice: Waiting for Host Connection
Blinks Three Times: Host Connection Lost
Solid: Connected to Host
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Rear Panel
Ethernet
10/100 Base-T auto-negotiating port with Link/Activity LEDs:
8-pin RJ-45 female.
See items B and C for LED functionality.
Link LED
Off: Ethernet link is not established.
Green Solid: Ethernet link is established.
Green Blinking: Ethernet activity is occurring.
Data Rate LED
Off: 10 Mbps data rate
Green: 100 Mbps data rate
RS-232
Used to transmit and receive serial binary data to and from RS-232
controllable devices. Ports 1 & 2 support CTS/RTS handshaking. 8-pin
RJ-45 female. See RS-232 Pinouts.
IR
Used to send IR signals to control devices with an IR input or IR receiver
via an IR flasher (5V tolerant only). 6-pin Screw Down Plug-in
Connector. See IR Wiring for important precautions regarding IR
functionality before making any connections.
GPIO (General Purpose Input and Output Ports)- 6-pin Screw Down Plug-in Connector.
See GPIO Wiring for pinouts.
GPIO (General Purpose Input and Output Ports)- 6-pin Screw Down Plug-in Connector.
See GPIO Wiring for pinouts.
GPIO Input
When configured as an input, the processor will look for a low (<0.8V
DC) or high (>2.4V DC ) state.
Minimum 0V DC / Maximum 12V DC
GPIO Output
When configured as an output, the port provides a binary output of
0-12V DC 150mA max.
Normally Open / Normally Closed - Relays
6-pin Screw Down Plug-in Connector
Normally Open / Normally Closed - Relays
6-pin Screw Down Plug-in Connector
Relay
Dry contacts (open/closed) to control devices requiring basic on/off
operation. DC Voltage Max: 30V DC 1A.
6-pin Screw Down Plug-in Connector
Input Power
12V DC 1.6A – Connect to included power supply.
Cable Lance
Use with included cable tie to secure power supply connection.
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4. Installation
The SSC-0012 should be located in a place that is dry, well ventilated, and out of direct sunlight.
Mounting Plate Installation
A mounting plate (074-0577-xx) is supplied with the SSC-0012 controller. This mounting plate is used to mount
the controller to a wall or existing structure. To mount the controller, follow the instructions below.
1. Position the mounting plate onto the wall where the controller will be located. Position the bracket so the tabs
that hold the controller are positioned horizontally.
2. Mark the two mounting holes on the wall.
3. Install wall anchors and screw mounting plate to the wall.
4. Snap the SSC-0012 controller into the bracket so the tabs on the mounting bracket seat into the slots on the
side of the controller.
Rack or Cabinet Installation
When mounting in a rack or cabinet, the controller should be set on a solid, flat, level surface.
The next step is to connect the required ports. Refer to the Wiring and Connections section below.
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5. Wiring and Connections
Refer to the diagrams below when making connections.
Power and Ethernet
1. Connect RJ-45 Cat 5/5e/6 Ethernet cable from Ethernet port to the local network switch.
2. Plug the supplied power supply from the 12V DC port to a 120V AC surge protected outlet.
RS-232 Connections
The SmartControl RS-232 connections are used to transmit serial binary data to a device for control and receive
serial binary data from devices to display current status on the user interfaces. Each port type can support
multiple protocols that are determined by the logical connection within Blueprint.
Savant recommends planning control connections and protocols to be used prior to building any cables and
connecting equipment. This will ensure that devices will respond to commands and will not be damaged by an
incorrect cable configuration.
RS-232 Pinouts
RJ-45 to DB9 Adapters
Savant uses RJ-45 connectors for RS-232/422/485, other manufacturers devices may use the standard DB9. To
make connection easy, Savant offers RJ-45 to DB9 adapters in a variety of configurations that can be used for
RS-232/422/485 control. Be sure and choose the adapter that provides a proper connection to the devices
RS-232/422/485 port. Refer to the manufacturer’s support documentation for the devices configuration.
For more information on Savant RJ-45 to DB9 adapters, refer to the RS-232 Conversion to DB9 and RS-422/485
Pinout application note located on the Savant Customer Community.
IMPORTANT!
If you are using RJ-45 to DB9 adapters not supplied by Savant:
•Ensure that any wires required for communication/control are terminated within the adapter.
•Ensure that all wires NOT required for communication/control are NOT terminated in the connector.
•Ensure that the unused wires in the connector are cut to prevent them shorting out, as they are still terminated in
the RJ-45 connector on the controller side.
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IR Wiring
IR connections are made using 6-pin Screw Down Plug-in Connectors supplied with matrix or receiver. The wire
slips into the hole and locks screw located at the top of the connector.
IMPORTANT! IR Wiring Precautions
•Ensure that all IR emitters are within 15 feet (4.6 meters) from the controller’s location.
•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 that can degrade IR performance.
IR Connector Pinout
GPIO Wiring
General Purpose Input/Outputs (GPIO) are binary I/O ports used on Savant controllers to trigger an action within
the system. Events can control a device, such as turning on an amplifier (output) or detecting a state change for a
device (input) to perform a workflow. Pins 1-4 are used for input or output depending on configuration.
GPIO Pull Down Resistor (PD) Usage (Option)
The GPIO pins are by default configured as inputs and pulled high to +12V while the host is booting up. To pull the
GPIO signal low during a host reboot and/or power cycle, a jumper wire can be connected between a GPIO pin
and its corresponding PD1 or PD2 pin. Doing this adds a 1k ohm resistor between the GPIO pin and ground which
keeps the GPIO output below 0.8V while host is rebooting.
• Add jumper between GPIO 1 and PD1 to pull the
GPIO 1 pin low while host is rebooting.
• Add jumper between GPIO 2 and PD2 to pull
the GPIO 2 pin low while host is rebooting.
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Relay Wiring
Relays are used when a contact closure (normally open or normally closed) is needed to activate a device such as
raising or lowering shades, opening or closing a gate, etc.
Making Connections
1. Remove Power if power is applied.
2. Pull to remove the terminal block 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 of the connector opens enough to slide the wire into the square slot.
4. Insert one of the stripped wires from the device being controlled into its respective slot in the connector. Refer
to the diagrams above.
5. Turn the screw clockwise until the screw tightens around the wire. Tug on the wire a bit to verify it is installed
securely. Do not allow more than 1/2 inch of stripped wire exit from the rear of the connector.
6. Repeat for each wire till all wires are installed in that connector.
7. Repeat steps above for all connectors as required.
8. Plug terminal blocks back into rear of the controller.
9. Reapply power.
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6. RacePoint Blueprint® Configuration
Add the SmartControl 12 controller to the configuration.
1. From the RacePoint Blueprint menu bar, open the Component Library.
View > Show Component Library.
2. Enter SSC-0012 in the search box.
3. Select the SSC-0012 from the Component Library and drag it into one of the zones/rooms.
Note: Controllers are typically added to the Shared Equipment Zone but not required.
4. Drag the SSC-0012 into the RacePoint Blueprint layout window. If using an existing configuration, remove the
component that the SSC-0012 is replacing.
5. Select the SSC-0012 and open the inspector.
View > Show Inspector
6. Enter the SmartControl 12 Unique ID (UID) for the SSC-0012 being used in the system. In order to be
recognized by the Host, the UID located on the bottom of the SmartControl 12 is required within Blueprint.
7. Close the Inspector
8. Connect the Ethernet port of the SSC-0012 to the local network device.
9. If any of the Control Ports on the SSC-0012 are to be controlling other equipment, the profiles for these
devices can be found in the RacePoint Blueprint Component Library. Add this equipment and connect to the
appropriate Control Port (RS-232, IR, Relay, GPIO).
Refer to the Relay and General Purpose Input/Output Profiles Application Note - 009-0482-xx on the
Savant Customer Community for details on using these profiles.
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7. Upload Configuration
After the SSC-0012 has been added to Racepoint Blueprint and the configuration is complete, it needs to be
uploaded to the host.
1. Save the configuration.
Select File > Save from the Blueprint menu bar.
2. Select the Generate Services icon in the Blueprint toolbar. The State icon on the Blueprint toolbar will change
to green indicating the services for the configuration were created.
3. To upload the configuration, select the Upload to Master icon from the Blueprint toolbar and send the
configuration to the host.
4. In the Configuration must be saved dialog window that opens, read the dialog and select Save and Upload.
5. The System Monitor application will automatically open as shown below. Verify the path to the configuration
file is correct. Select Upload when satisfied.
6. The configuration will now upload to the host. Once uploaded, the Savant Pro or TrueControl II App can now
be opened and connected to the host.
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8. Additional Documentation
Additional documentation is available on the Savant Customer Community.
•SmartControl 12 Smart Controller (SSC-0012) QRG - 009-1255-xx
•Relay and General Purpose Input/Output Profiles Application Note - 009-0482-xx
•Savant Controllers Family video in the Savant University pages
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Appendix A: Document Revision History
009-1268-01 - February 2016
Section
Update
Rear Panel
• Removed Specifications Table
• Updated Power Supply specifications
• Added Upload Configuration section
• Updated RacePoint Blueprint Configuration section
009-1268-00 - November 2014
Section
Update
All
Initial release of this Deployment Guide
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Network Requirements
Savant requires the use of business class/commercial grade network equipment throughout the network to ensure
the reliability of communication between devices. These higher quality components also allow for more accurate
troubleshooting when needed.
Connect all Savant devices to the same local area network (LAN) or subnet as the host. Savant recommends not
implementing any type of traffic or packet shaping in your network topology for the Savant devices as this may
interfere with performance.
Network Configuration
To ensure that the IP Address will not change due to a power outage, a static IP Address or DHCP reservation
should be configured. Savant recommends using DHCP reservation within the router. By using this method, static
IP Addresses for all devices can be managed from a single UI avoiding the need to access devices individually.
Setting DHCP reservation varies from router to router. Refer to the documentation for the router on how to
configure DHCP reservation.
Network Changes
Savant recommends performing one of the following steps to refresh the IP connection after connecting to a new
network, changing routers, or if the IP Address range is changed in the current router. This will reset any IP
connection and ensure that the SSC-0012 is communicating with the network correctly.
To Reboot the Controller:
•Cycle Power
Disconnect the controller from the AC power source for 15 seconds and then reconnect.
•Hot Plug the Ethernet (LAN) Connection
Disconnect the Ethernet (LAN) connection from the controller for 15 seconds and then reconnect.
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Important Notice
Disclaimer
Savant Systems, LLC. reserves the right to change product specifications without notice, therefore, the
information presented herein shall not be construed as a commitment or warranty.
Savant Systems, LLC. shall not be liable for any technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein or for
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the performance, furnishing, reliance on, or use of this
material.
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