Control 4 C4-IOX-E-B Installation Manual

IO Extender

Installation Guide

Supported Model

C4-IOX-E-B IO Extender

Introduction to the IO Extender

The Control4® IO Extender opens up a whole world of options in the Control4
system to control home theaters, video devices, motion sensors, and other
devices that use infrared (IR), serial, contact, and relay connections.

The IO Extender serves well as the companion to the Home Controller HC­1000 to expand output capability; in addition, the IO Extender provides flexible
options for mounting in an equipment rack (1U) or on a wall.

To mount the unit on the wall, use the optional feet and keyholes on the bottom
of the unit. These keyholes are designed to fit the screw spacing found on a
standard U.S. double-gang box.

To mount the unit in a rack, install the included rack mount ears and install the
device in the rack. The device can be mounted with the front facing outward, or
optionally, it can be mounted on the equipment rack’s rear rails with the rear of
the device facing outward for easier access to the input and output connectors.

The rack mount ears can be mounted to the bottom of the device with the ears
at the front (for front rack mounts), or alternatively, with the ears at the back (for
rear rack mounts).

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read and keep these instructions.

2. Heed all warnings.

3. Follow all instructions.

4. Do not use the apparatus near water.

5. Clean the apparatus only with a dry cloth.

6. Install the apparatus according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Do not install the apparatus near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatuses (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two (2) blades with one wider than the other. A ground­ing type plug has two (2) blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third (3) 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.

9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long peri­ods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the
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.

13. This apparatus has no AC mains power switch. The power cable is the AC
mains disconnect device.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.

WARNING! This CLASS I apparatus must be connected to an AC
mains socket outlet that has a protective earthing connection (i.e., third­prong ground conductor). DO NOT DEFEAT THE PROTECTIVE

EARTHING CONNECTION!

Requirements and Specifications

Prior to installing this product, ensure that the Ethernet network wiring is
installed and functioning.

The IO Extender specifications include:

What’s in the Box?

The following are included in your IO Extender box:

• IO Extender

• Power Cord

• 6 IR Emitters

• 4 Pluggable Contact/Relay Connectors

• 1U Rack Mount Ears

• IO Extender Installation Guide (this document)

Accessories Available for Purchase

• C4-CBLIR-BULK, IR Emitters, 5 pack

• C4-CBLIRF-BULK, IR Emitters with optical feedback, 5 pack

Warranty

Limited 2-year Warranty. Refer to http://www.control4.com/warranty.

Additional Resources

The following resources are available to provide you with additional support.

• Your Control4 Reseller or Control4 Dealer

• Control4 Web Site: http://www.control4.com

• Composer Pro online help

Front View

1. Status LED—Red, Orange and Blue blinking lights indicate the status

during startup.

2. Data LED—Blue LED light indicates activity.

3. Link LED/Identification—Blue LED light indicates that the IO Extender
has been identified in a Control4 Composer project. Use this button also to
identify the device.

4. Power LED—Blue LED light indicates AC power is present. The device
turns on immediately after power is applied to the device.

Back View

1. Power Plug—AC power receptacle for an IEC 320 power cord.

2. Serial Out—Four (4) serial output ports for DB9 (receivers, disc changers,
etc.).

3. IR Output—Eight (8) IR output ports, 3.5 mm.

4. Ethernet—One (1) RJ-45 port for a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection.

5. Reset button—Recessed Reset button.

6. Relays (8 sets, Top Row)—Pluggable terminal block connector for eight
(8) normally closed or normally opened switchable connections.

7. Contacts (8 sets, Bottom Row)—Pluggable terminal block connectors for
eight (8) dry contact closures, logic input connections, Door Contact Sen­sors, or Motion Sensors.

8. LED Indicators—Status, Data, Link, Power. See the section “Front View” in
this document for details.

Notes:

1. For your mounting convenience, the LEDs on the front and back of the

device are the same.

2. Always use the ID button on the front of the device for identification.

Mounting Options

Before you install the IO Extender, figure out how you want to install it.
You can:

• Place it on a flat surface

• Mount it on the wall

• Mount it on a rack—front facing or back facing

Flat Surface

Place the device on a flat surface, and connect the devices.

Mount on a Wall - New Construction

The device can mount to a 2-gang wall box.

• Mount the 2-gang wall box.

• Hang the device on the two (2) screws in the wall box front side up.

• Connect the devices at the bottom of the device.

Mount in a Rack

Front of Rack

1. Screw the rack mount ears to the front of the device.

2. Screw the device to the front of the rack.

Back of Rack

1. Screw the rack mount ears to the back of the device.

2. Screw the device to the rails on the rack. If your rack has rear rails, this may
be your best option.

Install the IO Extender

To install the IO Extender, follow these general steps:

1. Ensure that your home network is in place before starting your system

setup, including your Controller. The IO Extender requires a network
connection to use all outlet ports as designed. When connected, the IO
Extender can access Web-based media databases and the Controller.

2. Connect the IO Extender Controller to the network. To connect to the

Ethernet network, plug the data cable from the home network connection
into the IO Extender RJ-45 port (labeled “Ethernet”) and the network port on
the wall or at the network switch.

3. Power up the IO Extender. Plug the IO Extender power cord (provided)

into the IO Extender power plug port, and then to an electrical outlet.

4. Connect the system devices. Follow the steps described in the “Connect

Devices” section that follows.

Configure the IO Extender in Composer

Configure for Static IP

• IP address configuration—Set to DHCP by default.

• Static IP address—If you prefer to set up a static IP address for this device,

refer to Appendix A “Setting Up a Wired and Wireless Network” (info is avail­able only up to Release 2.0) and the section, “Set Up Network Configura­tion” in the Composer Pro User Guide or the Composer Pro online help.

Add and Identify the Device

1. In the Composer System Design view, select the room in which the device

resides. Double-click IO Extender in the Items pane to copy it to the project
tree.

2. Refer to Chapter 5, “Make and Verify Connections” in the Composer Pro

User Guide (prior to Release 2.0) or in the Composer Pro online help for
details about how to identify the device.

Connect Devices

NOTE: Use the Composer software to step through the software connection

process before or after the physical connections are completed.
Connect all applicable devices to the IO Extender using one of the connection

options described in the following table.

Model Number • C4-IOX-E-B
Network Support • 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
Display • LED indicators front and back
Power Requirements • 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 30 W, 0.55 A
Dimensions • H x W x D: 1.59” (40.4 mm) x 16.84” (427.7

mm) x 6.44” (163.4 mm) (including connectors)

Weight • 4.8 lbs/2.18 kgs

1 2 3 4

8 7

1 2 3 4 5 6

Connection Options

Use Pluggable Terminal Block Connectors

For the Contact and Relay ports, the IO Extender makes use of Pluggable
Terminal Block connectors—removable slot retention tabs to lock in individual
wires.

To connect a device to the Pluggable Terminal Block:

1. Insert one (1) of the wires required for your device into the appropriate
opening in the Pluggable Terminal Block you reserved for that device (see
Figure 1).

2. Insert the wire as follows:
If using solid core wire, push the wire into the hole below the slotted

retention tab, and ensure that it’s tightly secured.
If using stranded wire, push the slotted retention tab in using a small flat-

blade screwdriver. Insert the wire into the hole below the tab, and then
release the tab to secure the wire (see Figure 1).

Figure 1: Insert Wires into the Connectors

Example: If you add a Motion Sensor, connect its wires to the following

Contact openings—power input to +12V output signal to SIG, and ground

connector to GND. See “Connect to a Contact Port” or “Connect to the
Relay Ports” in the next sections to learn how to connect the devices.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for all wires required for your device.
NOTE: If you connect dry contact closure devices, such as door switches,

connect the switch between +12V (Power) and SIG (Signal).

Connect to a Contact Port

The IO Extender provides eight (8) Contact ports. See the following figures to
determine how to connect the device to a contact port.

Figure 2: Contact for Voltage Source (i.e., Motion Sensor)

NOTE: +12V and GND are used to power the Motion Sensor. SIG and GND

are used to detect the state of the Contact in the Motion Sensor.

Figure 3: Contact for Dry Contact (i.e., Door Contact Sensor)

Figure 4: Contact for Self-Powered Voltage Source Device

Connect to the Relay Ports

The IO Extender provides eight (8) Relay ports.
For most applications, attach one (1) wire to the common terminal, and the

other to the normally open terminal. The Relay switches close when the Relay
is activated. The IO Extender can support applications that require a normally
closed Contact.

Figure 5: Relay Port: Normally Open

Figure 6: Relay Port: Normally Closed

Connect the Serial Ports

The IO Extender provides four (4) DB9-style serial ports that use the RS-232
protocol. Connect a device to the IO Extender—for example, a Receiver or
Disc Changer—by aligning the pins, inserting the plug and tightening the

screws. Serial ports support many different band rates. All ports support Odd,
Even and No Parity and hardware flow control.

Set Up IR Emitters

Your system may contain third-party products that are controlled with IR
commands (usually through the System Remote Control devices).

To control a device that only recognizes IR commands, complete the following
setup:

IR Emitters

1. Plug the 3.5 mm connector end of one of the eight (8) IR stick-on emitters
provided into an IR Out port on the IO Extender.

2. Place the stick-on IR emitter end over the IR receiver on the Media Player,
TV, or other target device to drive IR signals from the IO Extender to the tar­get.

Troubleshooting

Reset Button

1. To reset the IO Extender for system recovery, on the back of the device
insert the end of a paper clip into the small hole (to the right of the Ethernet
connector).

2. Power cycle the device by pressing and holding the Reset button for about
5-7 seconds and the Status LED blinks orange. This action starts the recov­ery process.

Identification Button

1. To reset to the network defaults, on the front of the device power cycle the
IO Extender and hold the Identification button until the Data, Link, and
Power LEDs are solid blue; immediately release the button.

2. If during the boot sequence, the Status LED stays Orange, press and hold
the Identification button until the LED blinks Blue, and then release it.

Regulatory Compliance

This product has been designed and tested to the following U.S., Canadian,
European, Australian, and New Zealand standards:

IMPORTANT! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

North America

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Industry Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.

Europe

In Finland: "Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun
pistorasiaan"
In Sweden: “Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag”

Australian / New Zealand

• AS/NZS CISPR 22: 2002—Information Technology Equipment
—Radio disturbance characteristics.

Recycling

For recycling information, please go to www.control4.com/recycling.

About This Document

Copyright © 2010 Control4 Corporation. Control4 and the Control4 logo are
registered trademarks of Control4 Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries. All other names or brands may be claimed as property by their
respective owners. Part Number: 200-00141 Rev K 8/25/2010

Power plug port—For use with the IEC 320 power
connector (provided).

Serial (4)—DB9 connector for a serial device, such
as a receiver or disc changer. See “Connect the
Serial Ports” in this document for more information.

IR Out (8)—3.5 mm ports for up to eight (8) IR output
transmitters. See “Set Up IR Emitters” later in this
document for more information.

Ethernet—RJ-45 for a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection.

Contacts (8 sets)—Pluggable terminal block connectors

for one (1) dry contact closure, logic input connection,
Door Contact Sensor, or Motion Sensor. Provides power
for small devices (12 V), signal input (SIG), return path (GND). The current,
1250 mA, is shared across all eight (8) sets of contacts.

Relays (8 sets)—Pluggable terminal block connectors
for one (1) normally closed or normally opened switch­able connection, such as a blind, a fireplace, or a projec­tor screen. The set contains a connection for Normally Opened (NO),
Normally Closed (NC), and Common (COM). Relays are rated for 24 V 6 A
maximum operation.

Reset Button—Recessed Reset button. Use the end of a paper
clip to press and reset the device.

Identification Button—Press this button to identify the
device (front of device).