ETC E4VBB, E1002 Installation Guide

ETC Installation Guide

Unison Echo® Inspire® Station

Overview

Inspire stations provide preset, zone, and space combine controls for use with
Unison Echo and Sensor® control systems.

Reference the ETC website at www.etcconnect.com for related Inspire Station
documentation including the data sheet which provides a complete listing of
station types, and the Echo Inspire Station Programming Guide for complete
instruction to configure and program all station controls and features.

Stations are available in 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 button assemblies, and a 4 button
with fader station. Station buttons are backlit by both blue and amber LEDs.
The 4 button with fader station knob is backlit with a blue LED.

Custom Configuration

This document guides you through the installation and local DIP switch setup
of the Echo Inspire station. For more detailed information about local
configuration options available for the Inspire station, reference the Echo
Inspire Station Programming Guide.

For information about the custom configuration options available for the
Inspire station using EchoAccess, reference the EchoAccess Mobile App
integrated help system. ETC’s user documentation is available from our
website www.etcconnect.com.

Note:

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Product information and specifications subject to change
7186M2140  Rev D Released 2016-02

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To configure the Echo Inspire station using EchoAccess, the station
Function switch must be set to Custom.

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Prepare for Installation

Inspire stations ship with station electronics, a decorator style wall plate,
termination kit, and a template of standard button labels. The station may be
installed into an industry standard back box (provided by others) or surface
mounted back box (sold separately and available from ETC).

Inspire stations connect to the EchoConnect station communication bus.
EchoConnect is a bidirectional protocol that uses one pair of wires (data+ and
data-) for both data and power. ETC recommends using Belden 8471 (or
approved equal) Class II wire.

The total combined length of an EchoConnect wire run (using Belden 8471, or
equal) may not exceed 1,640 feet (500m).

Inspire Station

Note:

Note:

All control wiring should be installed and terminated by a qualified
installer and should follow standard wiring installation practices.

Leave approximately 10 inches (254mm) of wiring in the back box for
connection and to allow slack for future service needs.

ETC requires that all stations be grounded. Pull an additional 14 AWG
(1.5mm
grounded metal conduit.

Environmental

• Indoor installation only - 0-50deg C, 5-95% non-condensing humidity

Installation

Installation should follow all local codes and standard electrical practices.

Note:

The back box should be installed plum and square for best results. Ensure that
the back box is clean and free of obstructions and that all wiring is installed
correctly.

NEC Class 2 product to be wired in accordance to NEC Article 725 and
local jurisdiction requirements.

2

) wire for grounding when control wires are not installed in

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Inspire stations ship with a termination kit for use with Belden 8471 (or
equivalent wire) and contains a power pigtail a ground wire pigtail, spacers,
and all required wire termination connectors for installation.

Inspire Station

Note:

When using Category5 (or equivalent) cable on the EchoConnect
communication bus, please note the following:

- Not all topologies are supported using Cat5; careful planning is
required to ensure the proper termination kits are available and the
wire is pulled appropriately.

- Cat5 wiring may be terminated using EchoConnect Cat5 Station
Termination Kit and must be installed using a bus topology. Refer to
the installation guide that is provided with the Cat5 Station
Termination Kit (7186A1207) for information to terminate Cat5
wiring.

Connect the Wiring

Step 1: Pull all required wiring (data+, data-) into the back box. As

needed, pull an additional ESD ground wire (required only
when the station is not installed in grounded metal conduit).

Step 2: Connect station ESD ground wire pigtail.

a: Strip 3/8” (9-10mm) of insulation from the ends of the

station ground wire pigtail, provided in the termination
kit, and the incoming ground wire.

b: Use one WAGO connector, provided in the termination

kit, to connect the station ESD ground pigtail and the
incoming ground. For stations using grounded metal
conduit, connect the ground pigtail to the metal backbox
ground location.

c: Install the ESD ground wire pigtail Faston connector to

the spade terminal on the station electronics.

Step 3: Terminate and connect EchoConnect wires. EchoConnect is

topology free, you may install the wires in any combination of
bus, star, loop, or home-run.

a: Strip 3/8” (9-10mm) from the ends of each power pigtail

wire, provided in the termination kit, and the installed
control wires.

b: Use one WAGO connector, provided in the termination

kit, to connect the power pigtail and the installed control
wires. Open the terminal levers on the WAGO connector
and insert the installed (typically black) Belden 8471 wire

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