Control 4 EA-5 Installation Manual

Control4 EA-5 Controller
Installation Guide
Supported model
• C4-EA5 Entertainment and Automation Controller, 5 Zone
• C4-EA5-V2 Entertainment and Automation Controller, 5 Zone, V2
Introduction
The Control4 EA-5 Entertainment and Automation Controller is designed to deliver the ultimate smart home experience, featuring the highest-quality audio of the EA series and processing power to coordinate hundreds of smart devices. The EA-5 can automate sophisticated home theaters, complex interior and exterior lighting scenes, vital security and communications systems, and climate controls for multiple zones.
The EA-5 features five independent audio outputs—two digital coaxial, two RCA stereo analog, and one HDMI—with an audiophile-grade signal-to-noise ratio of 118dB. A built-in music server delivers immersive, multi-stream, high-resolution audio with five built-in simultaneous audio streams from your local music collection, a variety of streaming music services, or from AirPlay-enabled devices using native Control4 ShairBridge technology. Expand beyond five streams by including additional EA-5 or EA-3 Controllers.
Secure, wireless ZigBee communication; plentiful I/O including IR, serial, contacts and relays; and IP control enable connections to smart home devices such as thermostats, door locks, doorbells, cameras, security panels, sensors, lighting, shades, garage door controllers, irrigation systems, and much more. The sleek design, rack-mount form factor, and top-of-the-line connectivity make the EA-5 the ultimate foundation for any Control4 system and the platform to power the future of your smart home.
Box contents
The following items are included in the box:
• EA-5 controller
• AC power cord
• IR emitters (8)
• Rack ears (2, pre-installed on the EA-5 V2)
• Rubber feet (2, pre-installed on the EA-5 V1)
• External antennas (3 with EA-5 V1, 1 with EA-5 V2)
• Terminal blocks for contacts and relays
Accessories sold separately
• Control4 3.5 mm-to-DB9 Serial Cable (C4-CBL3.5-DB9B)
• Dual-Band WiFi USB Adapter for EA-5 V2 (C4-USBWIFI or C4­USBWIFI-1)
Warnings
Caution! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Avertissement ! Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.
Caution! In an over-current condition on USB or contact output the software disables the output. If the attached USB device or contact sensor does not appear to power on, remove the device from the controller.
Avertissement ! Dans une condition de surintensité sur USB ou sortie de contact le logiciel désactive sortie. Si le périphérique USB ou le capteur de contact connecté ne semble pas s’allumer, retirez le périphérique du contrôleur.
Requirements and specifications
Note: We recommend using Ethernet instead of WiFi for the best network connectivity.
Note: The Ethernet or WiFi network should be installed before you install the EA-5 controller.
Note: The EA-5 V2 requires OS 2.10.2 or higher. The EA-5 V1 requires OS 2.8.1 or higher.
Composer Pro is required to configure this device. See the Composer Pro User Guide (
ctrl4.co/cpro-ug
) for details.
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
Video out
1 video out—1 HDMI
Video
HDMI 1.4 output; HD 1080p, 50-60 Hz
Audio out
5 audio out—1 HDMI, 2 stereo analog, 2 digital coax
Audio playback formats
AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, M4A, MP2, MP3, MP4/M4A, Ogg Vorbis, PCM, WAV, WMA
High-res audio playback
Up to 192 kHz / 24 bit
Audio in
4 audio in—2 stereo analog, 2 digital coax
Audio delay on audio in
Up to 3.5 seconds, depending on network conditions
Advanced audio subsystem
Dual audio signal processors, multiple sample rate converters
Audio system controls (analog or digital coax)
10-band graphic equalizer, input gain, output gain, loudness, tone controls, balance
Signal-to-noise ratio
<-118 dBFS
Total harmonic distortion
0.00023 (-110 dB)
Network
Ethernet
10/100/1000BaseT compatible (required for controller setup).
Built-in Ethernet switch
1 Ethernet in + 4 gigabit Ethernet switch ports
WiFi
Internal Dual-Band Wireless-N (EA-5 V1) (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 802.11n/g/b) (EA-5 V1) Optional Dual-Band WiFi USB Adapter (EA-5 V2) (2.4 GHz, 5 Ghz, 802.11ac/b/g/n/a)
WiFi security
WPA/WPA2
WiFi antenna
2 external reverse SMA connectors (EA-5 V1)
ZigBee Pro
802.15.4
ZigBee antenna
External reverse SMA connector
eSATA port
1 eSATA port
USB port
1 USB 2.0 port—500mA
Control
IR OUT
8 IR out—5V 27mA max output 1 IR blaster—front
IR capture
1 IR receiver—front; 20-60 KHz
SERIAL OUT
4 Serial out—2 DB9 ports and 2 shared with IR out 1-2
Contact
4 contact sensors—2V-30VDC input, 12VDC 0.5A maximum output
Relay
4 relays—AC: 36V, 2A maximum voltage across relay; DC: 24V, 2A maximum voltage across relay
Power
Power requirements
100-240 VAC, 60/50Hz
Power consumption
Max: 40W, 136 BTUs/hour Idle: 15W, 51 BTUs/hour
Other
Operating temperature
32˚F ~ 104˚F (0˚C ~ 40˚C)
Storage temperature
4˚F ~ 158˚F (-20˚C ~ 70˚C)
Fan dB level
Max: 35 dB
Dimensions (H × W × D) 17.5 × 10.125 × 1.875" w/feet (444 × 258 × 49 mm)
Weight
6.85 lbs (3.10 kg)
Shipping weight
9.30 lbs (4.20 kg)
Additional resources
The following resources are available for more support.
• Control4 Knowledgebase: kb.control4.com and Dealer Forums:
forums.control4.com
• Control4 Technical Support
• Control4 website: www.control4.com
• Composer Pro documentation in online help or PDF format available on the Dealer Portal under Support: ctrl4.co/docs
Front view
A Data LED—The LED indicates that the controller is streaming audio. B IR window—IR blaster and IR receiver for learning IR codes. C Caution LED—This LED shows solid red, then blinks blue during the
boot process.
Note: The Caution LED flashes orange during the factory restore process. See “Reset to factory settings” in this document.
D Link LED—The blue LED indicates that the controller has been
identified in a Control4 Composer project and is communicating with Director.
E Power LED—The blue LED indicates that AC power is connected. The
controller turns on immediately after power is applied to it.
Back view
A Power plug port—AC power receptacle for an IEC 60320-C13 power
cord.
B WIFI 1—Antenna 1 for the WiFi radio (EA-5 V1 only). C Contact/Relay port—Connect up to four relay devices and four
contact sensor devices to the terminal block connector. Relay connections are COM, NC (normally closed), and NO (normally open). Contact sensor connections are +12, SIG (signal), and GND (ground).
D GIGABIT SWITCH—Four-port gigabit ethernet switch to connect
other local devices to the network.
E ETHERNET IN—RJ-45 jack for a 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet
connection.
F USB—One port for an external USB drive or, on an EA-5 V2, the
optional Dual-Band WiFi USB Adapter. See “Set up external storage devices” in this document.
G E -SATA— One port for an external eSATA drive. See “Setting up
external storage devices” in this document.
H WIFI 2—Antenna 2 for the WiFi radio (EA-5 V1 only) I SERIAL—Two serial ports for RS-232 control. See “Connecting the
serial ports” in this document.
J ID and FACTORY RESET—ID button to identify the device in
Composer Pro. The ID button on the EA-5 V2 is also an LED that displays feedback useful during a factory restore. FACTORY RESET button is used to restore the controller to factory defaults. Can also reboot the controller.
K HDMI OUT—An HDMI port to display system menus. Also an audio
out over HDMI.
L IR / SERIAL—Eight 3.5 mm jacks for up to eight IR emitters or for
a combination of IR emitters and serial devices. Ports 1 and 2 can be configured independently for serial control or for IR control. See “Setting up IR emitters” in this document for more information.
M DIGITAL AUDIO—Two digital coax audio input and two output ports.
Allows audio to be shared (IN 1 or 2) over the local network to other Control4 devices. Outputs audio (OUT 1 or 2) shared from other Control4 devices or from digital audio sources (local media or digital streaming services such as TuneIn.)
N ANALOG AUDIO—Two stereo audio input and two output ports.
Allows audio to be shared (IN 1 or 2) over the local network to other Control4 devices. Outputs audio (OUT 1 or 2) shared from other Control4 devices or from digital audio sources (local media or digital streaming services such as TuneIn.)
O ZIGBEE—Antenna for the ZigBee radio.
A B C D
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AC POWER: 100-240 V~ 60/50 Hz, 0.5 A
WIFI 1 WIFI 2
SERIAL 2
USB E-SATA
FACTORY
RESET
OUT
COMNCNO
COMNCNO
COMNCNO
COMNCNO
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
+12
SIG
GND
3 5 7
ZIGBEE
SERIAL 1
ID
4 6 8
IN 1 IN 2 OUT 1 OUT 2
1 2 3 4
1/ 3
IN 1 OUT 1
IN 2 OUT 2
DIGITAL AUDIO ANALOG AUDIO
GIGABIT SWITCH
ETHERNET IN
IR / SERIAL
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Installing the controller
To install the controller:
1 Ensure that the home network is in place before starting system
setup. The controller requires a network connection, Ethernet (recommended) or WiFi, to use all of the features as designed. When connected, the controller can access web-based media databases, communicate with other IP devices in the home, and access Control4 system updates.
2 Mount the controller in a rack or stacked on a shelf. Always allow
plenty of ventilation. See “Mounting the controller in a rack” in this document.
3 Connect the controller to the network.
• Ethernet—To connect using an Ethernet connection, plug the data cable from the home network connection into the controller’s RJ-45 port (labeled “ETHERNET IN”) and the network port on the wall or at the network switch.
• WiFi—To connect using WiFi, first connect the controller to Ethernet, and then use Composer Pro System Manager to reconfigure the controller for WiFi.
Important: Do not install your EA controller on a
172.18.xxx.xxx subnet.
4 Connect system devices. Attach IR and serial devices as described
in “Connecting the IR ports/serial ports” and “Setting up IR emitters.”
5 Set up any external storage devices as described in “Setting up
external storage devices” in this document.
6 Power up the controller. Plug the power cord into the controller’s
power plug port and then into an electrical outlet.
Mounting the controller in a rack
Using the pre-installed rack-mount ears, the EA-5 can easily be mounted in a rack for convenient installation and flexible rack placement. The pre-installed rack-mount ears can even be reversed to mount the controller facing the rear of the rack, if needed.
To attach the rubber feet to the controller:
1 Remove the two screws in each of the rack ears on the bottom of
the controller. Remove the rack ears from the controller.
2 Remove the two additional screws from the controller case and
place the rubber feet on the controller. .
3 Secure the rubber feet to the controller with three screws in each
rubber foot.
Pluggable terminal block connectors
For the contact and relay ports, the EA-5 makes use of pluggable terminal block connectors which are removable plastic parts that locks in individual wires (included).
To connect a device to the pluggable terminal block:
1 Insert one of the wires required for your device into the appropriate
opening in the pluggable terminal block you reserved for that device.
2 Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the screw and secure
the wire in the terminal block.
Example: To add a motion sensor (see Figure 3), connect its wires to the following contact openings:
• Power input to +12V
• Output signal to SIG
• Ground connector to GND
Note: To connect dry contact closure devices, such as doorbells, connect the switch between +12 (power) and SIG (signal).
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Connecting the contact ports
The EA-5 provides four contact ports on the included pluggable terminal blocks. See the examples below to learn how to connect devices to the contact ports.
Wire the contact to a sensor that also needs power (Motion sensor)
Wire the contact to a dry contact sensor (Door contact sensor)
Wire the contact to an externally powered sensor (Driveway sensor)
Connecting the relay ports
The EA-5 provides four relay ports on the included pluggable terminal blocks. See the examples below to learn now to connect various devices to the relay ports.
Wire the relay to a single-relay device, normally open (Fireplace)
Wire the relay to a dual-relay device (Blinds)
Wire the relay with power from the contact, normally closed (Amplifier trigger)
Motion Sensor
+12V0V COMNO
Dry Contact
Driveway
Sensor
External
12V Power
Fireplace
Dual-Relay Blind
UP COM DOWN
Relay 1
Relay 2
12V Trigger
Connecting the serial ports
The EA-5 controller provides four serial ports. SERIAL 1 and SERIAL 2 can connect to a standard DB9 serial cable. IR ports 1 and 2 (serial 3 and 4) can be reconfigured independently for serial communication. If not used for serial, they can be used for IR. Connect a serial device to the controller using the Control4 3.5 mm-to-DB9 Serial Cable (C4­CBL3.5-DB9B, sold separately).
1 The serial ports support many dierent baud rates (acceptable
range: 1200 to 115200 baud for odd and even parity). Serial ports 3 and 4 (IR 1 and 2) do not support hardware flow control.
2 See Knowledgebase article #268 (dealer.control4.com/dealer/
knowledgebase/article/268) for pinout diagrams.
3 To configure a port’s serial settings, make the appropriate
connections in your project using Composer Pro. Connecting the port to the driver will apply the serial settings contained in the driver file to the serial port. See the Composer Pro User Guide for details.
Note: Serial ports 3 and 4 can be configured as straight­through or null with Composer Pro. Serial ports by default are configured straight-through and can be changed in Composer by selecting the option Enable Null-Modem Serial Port (3/4).
Setting up IR emitters
The EA-5 controller provides 8 IR ports. Your system may contain third­party products that are controlled through IR commands. The included IR emitters can send commands from the controller to any IR-controlled device.
1 Connect one of the included IR emitters into an IR OUT port on the
controller.
2 Remove the adhesive backing from the emitter (round) end of the
IR emitter and ax it to the device to be controlled over the IR receiver on the device.
Setting up external storage devices
You can store and access media from an external storage device, for example, a USB drive or eSATA drive, by connecting the USB drive to the USB port and configuring or scanning the media in Composer Pro. A NAS drive can also be used as an external storage device; see the Composer Pro User Guide (ctrl4.co/cpro-ug) for more details.
Note: We support only externally powered USB drives or solid­state USB drives (USB thumb drives). USB hard drives that do not have a separate power supply are not supported.
Note: When using USB or eSATA storage devices on an EA-5 controller, a single primary partition formatted FAT32 is recommended.
Composer Pro driver information
Use Auto Discovery and SDDP to add the driver to the Composer project. See the Composer Pro User Guide (ctrl4.co/cpro-ug) for details.
Troubleshooting
Reset to factory settings
Caution! The factory restore process will remove the Composer project. Back up the project with Composer Pro before you start the factory restore process
To restore the controller to the factory default image:
1 Insert a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the back of
the controller labeled FACTORY RESTORE.
2 Press and continue to hold the FACTORY RESTORE button, the
controller resets and the caution LED turns solid red.
3 Hold the button until the Caution LED flashes double orange. This
should take five to seven seconds. The Caution LED flashes orange while the factory restore is running. When complete, the Caution LED turns o and the device power cycles one more time to complete the factory restore process.
Note: On an EA-5 V2 controller, the ID button is also an LED that provides the same feedback as the Caution LED on the front of the controller.
Power cycle the controller
1 Press and hold the ID button for five seconds. The controller turns
o and back on.
Reset the network settings
To reset the controller network settings to the default:
1 Disconnect power to the controller.
2 While pressing and holding the ID button on the back of the
controller, reconnect power to the controller.
3 Hold the ID button until the Caution LED (rear ID LED) appears
solid orange and the Link and Power LEDs are solid blue, and then immediately release the button.
Note: In OS 2.10.1 and lower, the Caution LED appears solid blue during the network reset check. After updating to OS 2.10.2 and higher, the Caution LED appears orange during the network reset check.
LED status information
Just powered on
Bootloader loaded
Kernel loaded
Network reset check
Factory restore underway
Factory restore fail
Connected to Director
Playing audio
Regulatory/Safety information
To review regulatory information for your Control4 products, see the information located on the Control4 website at ctrl4.co/reg.
Warranty
Visit ctrl4.co/warranty for details.
More help
For the latest version of this document and to view additional materials, open the URL below or scan the QR code on a device that can view PDFs.
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Important Safety Information
Informations de sécurité importantes
Read the safety instructions before using this product.
Lisez les consignes de sécurité avant d'utiliser ce produit.
1. Read these instructions.
1. Lisez ces instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
2. Conservez ces instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
3. Respectez tous les avertissements.
4. Follow all instructions.
4. Suivez toutes les instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
5. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près de l'eau.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
6. Nettoyez-le uniquement avec un chiffon sec.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8. Ne pas installer près de sources de chaleur telles que des radiateurs, registres de chaleur, poêles, ou autres appareils (incluant les amplificateurs) qui produisent de la chaleur.
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.
9. Ne pas contourner le dispositif de sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou de mise à la terre. Une fiche polarisée possède deux lames dont une plus large que l'autre. Une fiche de terre a deux lames et une troisième broche de terre. La lame large ou la troisième broche est fournie pour votre sécurité. Si la fiche fournie ne s'adapte pas à votre prise, consultez un électricien pour le remplacement de la prise obsolète.
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.
10. Protégez le cordon d'alimentation ne soit pié tiné ou pincé, en particulier au niveau des fiches, des prises et au point où il sort de l'appareil.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. Utilisez uniquement des fixations / accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.
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.
12. Utilisez uniquement avec le chariot, le socle, le trépied, le support ou la table spécifiés par le fabricant ou vendu avec l'appareil. Lorsque vous utilisez un chariot, soyez prudent lorsque vous déplacez l'ensemble chariot / appareil pour éviter des blessures dues au renversement.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13. Débranchez cet appareil pendant les orages ou lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes de temps.
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.
14. Confiez toutes les réparations à un personnel qualifié. Une réparation est nécessaire lorsque l'appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon que ce soit le cordon d'alimentation ou la fiche est endommagé, du liquide a été renversé ou si des objets sont tombés dans l'appareil, l'appareil a été exposé à la pluie ou à l'humidité, ne fonctionne pas normalement , ou s'il est tombé.
15. This equipment uses AC power which can be subjected to electrical surges, typically lightning transients which are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to AC power sources. The warranty for this equipment does not cover damage caused by electrical surge or lightning transients. To reduce the risk of this equipment becoming damaged it is suggested that the customer consider installing a surge arrestor.
15. Cet équipement utilise la puissance AC qui peuvent être soumis à des surtensions électriques, la foudre généralement transitoires qui sont très destructives envers les équipements terminaux connectés à des sources d'alimentation CA. La garantie de cet appareil ne couvre pas les dommages causés par les surtensions électriques ou transitoires de foudre. Pour réduire le risque de cet équipement devient endommagé, il est suggéré que le client envisager l'installation d'un limiteur de surtension.
16. To completely disconnect unit power from the AC mains, remove the power cord from the appliance coupler and/or turn off the circuit breaker. To reconnect power, turn on the circuit breaker following all safety instr uc t ions and gu id eli nes. The circuit breaker shall remain readily accessible.
16. Pour débrancher complètement l'alimentation secteur du réseau secteur, retirez le cordon d'alimentation du coupleur de l'appareil et / ou éteignez le disjoncteur. Pour reconnecter l'alimentation, allumez le disjoncteur en suivant toutes les consignes et consignes de sécurité. Le disjoncteur doit être facilement accessible.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of
signale des instructions importantes accompagnant le produit.
Voir le marquage sur les bas / dos du produit
apparatus to rain or moisture
AVERTISSEMENT! Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique,
17. This product relies on the buildings installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective dev ice is rated not gr eater th an: 20A.
17. Ce produit repose sur l'installation des bâtiments pour les courts-circuits (surintensité) de
protection. Assurez-vous que le dispositif de protection est assignée ne dépassant pas: 20A.
18. CAUTION: As with all batteries, there is a risk of explosion or personal injury if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used battery according to the instructions of the battery manufacturer and applicable environmental guidelines. Do not open, puncture or incinerate the battery, or expose it to conducting materials, moisture, liquid, fire or heat above 54° C or 130° F.
18. ATTENTION: Comme avec toutes les batteries, il ya un risque d'explosion ou de blessure si la batterie est remplacée par un type incorrect. Éliminez les batteries usagées selon les instructions du fabricant de la batterie et applicables des directives environnementales. Ne pas ouvrir, percer ou incinérer la batterie, ou de l'exposer à des matériaux conducteurs, de l'humidité, du liquide, un incendie ou une température supérieure à 54 ° C ou 130 ° F.
19. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.
19. N'introduisez jamais d'objets d'aucune sorte dans ce produit à travers les fentes du boîtier car ils pourraient toucher des points de tension dangereux ou court-circuiter des pièces qui pourraient entraîner un incendie ou un choc électrique.
20. This product can interfere with electrical equipment such as tape recorders, TV sets, radios, computers and microwave ovens if placed in close proximity.
20. Ce produit peut interférer avec des appareils électriques tels que les magnétophones,
téléviseurs, radios, ordinateurs et fours à micro-ondes si placés à proximité.
The lightning flash and arrow head within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage inside the prod uc t
L'éclair et la flèche dans le triangle est un signe d'alerte pour vous avertir d'une tension dangereuse à l'intérieur du produit
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Attention: Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, ne pas retirer le couvercle (ou l'arrière). Aucune pièce réparable par l'utilisateur. Confiez l'entretien à un personnel qualifié.
important instructions accompanying the product.
Le point d'exclamation dans un triangle est un signe d'avertissement vous
See marking on bottom / back of product
Warning!: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose this
n'exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l'humidité.
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