ETC Echoflex Elaho Inspire Station Programming Manual

Elaho Inspire Stations

Programming Guide

Echo Protocol Version 3.1

Part Number: 8186M1220-3.1.0 Rev.A

Released: 2018-09

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Document Conventions 1

Help from Technical Services 2

Overview 3

Station Configuration 4

Record/Program Mode 4
Function switch 4
Rotary and DIPSwitches 4

Function switch: Preset 4

Preset Toggle 4
Use Off 5
Preset Mode Raise / Lower 5
Sequence Control 5

Function switch: Custom 5

With ElahoAccess 5
Without ElahoAccess 6

Function switch: Zone 6

Zone Selecti on 6
Zone Toggle 6
Space Toggle (4 button with fader station only ) 6
Zone Raise / Lower 7
Color Control Mode (4 button with fader station only ) 8

Record/Program Mode 10

Program Preset Start 10

Record Preset 10

Program Zone Start 11

Space Combine (4-button only) 12

Combining Spaces 12

Program Mode for Space Combine 13

Table of Con tent s i

Function Switch for Space Combine 13

Function switch: Preset 13
Function switch: Zone 13

Station Functionality 14

1-Button Station 15

Factory Defaults 15
Preset 15
Zone 16
Custom 17

2-Button Station 18

Factory Defaults 18
Preset 18
Zone 19
Custom 19

4-Button Station 21

Factory Defaults 21
Preset 21
Zone 22
Custom 23
Space Combine in Preset 23
Space Combine in Zone 24
Space Combine in Custom 25

4-Button with Fader Station 26

Factory Defaults 26
Preset 26
Zone 27
Zone with Color Control Enabled 28
Custom 30

6-Button Station 31

Factory Defaults 31
Preset 31
Zone 32
Custom 33

8-Button Station 34

Factory Defaults 34
Preset 34
Zone 35
Custom 36

Station Miscellaneous 37

Remove or Install the Wall Plate 38

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Remove Wall Plate 38
Install Wall Plate 38

Install Button Legends 39

Rotary Switch Assignments 40

DIP Switch Settings 40

4-Button with F ader Station Col or M ode D IP Switch Settings 41

Table of Con tent s

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Introduction

Welcome to the Elaho®Inspire Station Progra mming G uide. This document will guide you in the
programming and configuration of your Elaho Inspire Stations, including the 1-button, 2-button,
4-button, 6-button, 8-button, and the 4-button with fader sta tion.

This guide is intended for use after station installation; there fore the content of this document is
targete d at programming the configuration and features of the station only.

For detailed information regarding insta llation, plea se reference the Elaho Inspire Station
Installation Guide availa ble for download on the Echoflex website echoflexsolutions.com.

For detailed information regarding the configura tion of the Inspire station using ElahoAccess,
reference the ElahoAccess Mobile App inte grated help system.

Document Conventions

This document uses the following convention to draw your attention to important information.

Note: Note s are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text.

Echoflex's user documents are designed for printed or electronic use. However, there are many
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Conte nts and jump to the desired page.

Throughout this document, any cross-references (indicated in blue like this:

on page 40

Echoflex's documents are available for free download from our website echoflexsolutions.com.

Please email comments about this manual to: TechComm@etcconnect. com.

are links that ma y be clicked to jump to the specific part of the manual. All of

DIP Switch Settings

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Help from Technical Services

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If you are having difficulties, your most convenie nt resources are the references given in this
document. To search more widely, try the Echoflex website at echoflexsolutions.com. If none of
these resources are sufficient, contact Echoflex Technical Services directly at one of the offices
identified below.

When calling for help, take these steps first:

Prepare a detailed description of the problem
Go near the equipment for troubleshooting
Find your notification number if you have called in previously

Echoflex

38 924 Queensway Unit #1

Squami sh, B ritis h Columb ia

Canada, V8B 0K8

88 8-324-635 9 (toll -free)

[phone]

in fo@ echo flexsolutions .com

Int roductio n 2

Overview

Elaho Inspire stations provide preset, zone, space combine, and color controls for use with
Elahocontrol systems only.

Refere nce
its possible function settings, or downloa d the Inspire Station data sheet located on the Echoflex
website echoflexsolutions.com for the complete listing including model and ordering
information.

This programming guide is provided to detail the basic functions of the Inspire stations. For more
detailed information about the custom configuration options using ElahoAccess, reference the
ElahoAccess Mobile App integra ted help system.

Station Functionality on page14

for detailed information about each station type and

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Station Configuration

RECORD/ PROGRAM MODE

Function switch

PRESET
CUSTOM
ZONE

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The Elaho Inspire Station has on-board switch and button settings that are availa ble from the
front of the station when it is installed and the cover is removed.

Record/Program Mode

The [RECORD/PROGRAM MO DE] button provides acce ss to
record and program settings. The associate d LED indicates
mode status.

Function switch

The Function switch determines how the controls of the station
function. It has behavior settings of Preset, Custom, and Zone.

Rotary and DIPSwitches

Additional rotary and DIP switch settings are acce ssible on the rear of
the sta tion.

These settings typically are made prior to final installation of the
station. Reference

on page 40

for more informa tion.

Rotary Switch Assignments

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DIP Switch Settings

Also reference the Elaho Inspire Station Installation Guide for detailed
information regarding these switches and settings.

Function switch: Preset

Se tting the Function switch to Preset (the highest switch setting) on an Inspire Station allows you
to perform preset related actions such as preset toggle, Off, record (snapshot levels), space
raise/lower, and sequence control (1 button station only).

Preset Toggle

Preset toggle control functionality allows you to toggle the preset on a nd off by pushing the
assigned preset button or fader knob.

A single button push activates / deactivates the preset that is assigned to tha t button using
a two second fa de time.
A double button push activates / deactivate s the preset tha t is assigned to that button
using a 1/2 second fade time.

Note: A double-tap of any preset button will toggle the configured preset using a 1/2

second fade time for quick preset recall.

When a preset is active, the button LED lights blue to indicate its active state. If preset levels are
altered while the preset is still active, the related button LED will return to its default state,
either off or amber. Refe rence

DIP Switch Settings on page40

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Use Off

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“Use Off” functionality enables the last button on the station with a dedicated space off action.

A single push of the “Off” button will set the level of a ll zones to zero using a 2 second
fade time.
A double push of the “Off” button will set the level of all zones to zero using a 1/ 2 second
fade time.

Use “Off” functionality is enabled when DIP switch 1 is set to On. Reference

on page 40

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Note: The 1 button station does not support “Use Off” functionality.

Switch Settings

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DIP Switch Settings

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DIP

Preset Mode Raise / Lower

Raise and lower levels for all zones in the space using the assigned station buttons or fader knob
(de termined by the station type). Reference the appendix for the station type you are
configuring for complete details.

Push and hold the assigned raise / lower station button to raise or lower the intensity le vel
of all zone s in the space.
Rotating the fa der knob will raise or lower the intensity level of all zones in the space.

Sequence Control

Se quence control is available using the 1 button station in conjunction with Echoflex power
control products that support sequences.

DIP switch 1 must be set to the On position to e nable sequence mode. For more information

Switch Settings on page40

In sequence mode, pressing the station button will toggle the se que nce for the selected space
(i.e. activate the sequence if it is inactive or deactivate it if it is active). Reference the related
power control product user documentation for the products in your system for more information.

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DIP

Function switch: Custom

Se tting the Function switch to Custom (the middle switch setting) allows for varied features
either with or without ElahoAccess, although the presence of ElahoAccess in the control system
allows for a n expanded fea ture set for Inspire stations.

With ElahoAccess

ElahoAccess provides complete customization of the Inspire station when it is in Custom control
mode. For more information on the configurable device parameters and actions available,
reference the ElahoAccess Mobile App inte grated help system.

Note: Cha nges made in ElahoAccess impact the Custom Function switch setting of

the Inspire stations only. Preset and Zone Function switch settings remain unaffected by
changes made while using ElahoAccess configuration tools.

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Without ElahoAccess

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By default the Custom Function switch setting on an Elaho Inspire Station provides behavior that
extends the Zone Function switch setting behaviors for control of more Zones.

For example, on an 8 button station, Zone control mode de faults to zones 1 through 6. Setting
the sta tion in Custom control mode, by default, provide s access to zones 7 through 12.

Function switch: Zone

Se tting the Function switch to Zone (the lowest switch setting) on an Inspire Station allows you
to manually control the le vel of a zone using on / off a nd raise / lower functionality.

Note: When the station is placed in Zone control mode, the raise leve l button LED

lights in dim blue and the lower level button LED lights in dim amber. This button
assignment is determined by the station type. Reference Station Functiona lity on

page14.

Zone Selection

Zone selection allows the control of individual zone s using raise / lower functionality. Zone
selection is only available for the 4, 6, 8 and 4-button with fader stations. The 1 and 2-button
stations are single zone control only.

While the Function switch is set to Zone, the station provides visual indication of its current zone
selection with ba cklit button LEDs. When a zone is un-selected the associated button will have
no LED indication.

To select a zone, push the Zone button. The button will illuminate in blue to indicate selection.
Once a zone is se lected, raise / lower functionality for only that zone is possible.

Refere nce

Zone Raise / Lower

for more informa tion.

Zone Toggle

While the Function switch is set to Zone, the station allows you to toggle the zone on and off
most commonly by double-tapping the Zone button. The controlled zone level raises to full or
toggle s off using a 1/2 or 2 second fade time, depending on the station type. Reference

Functionality on page14

for more informa tion.

Station

Space Toggle (4 button with fader station only)

With no zones selected, toggle the levels for a ll zones in the space using the fader knob.

A single push of the fader knob toggles all zone levels in the space to full or off,
depending on the current state of the spa ce, using a 2second fade time.
A double-tap of the fader knob toggles all zone levels in the space to full or off, using a
1/2 se cond fade time.

Note: A double-tap of any Z one button will toggle the configured zone using a 1/ 2

second fade time for quick a ccess to lighting level extents.

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Zone Raise / Lower

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Raise and lower the sele cted zone level using the assigned raise and lower station controls. Each
station type has configured raise and lower controls. Reference
for the station type you are configuring for complete details.

Zone Raise / Lower from a Button

With a Zone Selected

The sele cted zone button LED lights blue to indica te its active state.

A single push of the raise or lower button increments/decre ments the level.
Push and hold the raise or lower button to fade the level gradually.
A double-tap of the raise or lower button toggles the level to full or off in a 1/2 second
fade.

With No Zone Selected

With no zone selecte d, raise and lower button functionality modifies the intensity le vel for all
zones in the space .

A single push of the raise or lower button increments/decre ments the inte nsity level for all
zones in the space .
Push and hold the raise or lower button to fade the level gradually, altering the intensity
leve l for all zones in the space.
A double-tap of the raise or lower button toggles the inte nsity level to full or off for all
zones in the space , using a 1/2 second fade .

Station Functionality on page14

Zone Raise / Lower from a Fader (4 button with fader station only)

With a Zone Selected

With a zone se lected, the selected zone button LED lights blue to indicate its active state. Use
the fader knob to raise / lower the selected zone intensity.

A clock wise rotation of the fader increase s zone intensity.
A counter-clockwise rota tion decreases zone intensity.

The fader knob indicates with a blue LED halo the zone intensity level as it is raised a nd
lowered.

A level a t full will indicate with a complete halo around the fade knob
Levels between full and 1% indicate proportionately
When the level is off ( level ze ro), no halo shown but an amber LED illuminates at the
6’oclock position.

With No Zone Selected

With no zone selecte d, the fader knob modifies the intensity for all zones in the space.

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Color Control Mode (4 button with fader station only)

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Color Control functionality allows the Inspire 4 button with fader station to control patched LED
zones on an Elaho DMX Scene Controller.

To enable Color Control on a 4 button with fader station:

First, set DIP switches 5 and 6 according to the desired color mode. Reference

Se ttings on page40

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DIP Switch

Next, set the Function switch to Zone .

Note: Color Control mode does not affe ct the sta tion when the Function switch is set

to Preset or Custom.

Refere nce the DMX Scene Controller Installation Guide for setup.

With a Color Zone Selected

With a color zone selected, the selected zone button LED lights blue to indicate its active state.
Use the fader knob to modify the selected zone pa rame ters according to the control setting.

HSI Color Mode Select

Se t DIP switch 5 On and 6 Off. Pushing the fader knob button will cycle through three modes,
where each push sele cts the next mode in a repea ting fashion. Mode s are: intensity, saturation,
and hue.

Intensity

When the fader knob is controlling intensity, the 6 o’ clock ambe r dot will be lit. As the intensity
increases or decreases, the fader knob halo indicates intensity level.

A clock wise rotation of the fader increase s zone intensity.
A counter-clockwise rota tion decreases zone intensity.

Saturation

Sa tura tion mode ha s a 0-100% range. As the saturation increases or de creases, the fade r knob
halo indicates its level.

A clock wise rotation of the fader increase s zone color saturation.
A counter-clockwise rota tion decreases zone color saturation (fully de-saturated is white
light).

Hue

Hue mode has a 0-360 degre e range. As the hue increases or decreases, the fader knob halo
indicates its position. Considering a color wheel, red would be at the 12 o’clock position and
cyan at 6 o’clock.

Rotation of the fader changes the hue of the zone color.

Color Temp Mode Select

Se t DIP switch 5 Off and 6 On. Pushing the fader knob button will cycle through two modes,
where each push sele cts the next mode in a repea ting fashion. Mode s are: intensity and color
temperature.

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Intensity

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When the fader knob is controlling intensity, the 6 o’ clock ambe r dot will be lit. As the intensity
increases or decreases, the fader knob halo indicates intensity level.

A clock wise rotation of the fader increase s zone intensity.
A counter-clockwise rota tion decreases zone intensity.

Color Temp

Color temp values are indicated on the fader station from 0-100% with the 50% level shown by
displaying two LEDs at the 12 o’clock position.

For a warmer color temp, rotate the knob counter-clockwise from 12o’clock position
(50%) toward the 6 o’clock (0%) position.
For a coole r color temp, rota te the knob clockwise direction from the
12o'clock position (50%) toward the 6 o'clock (100%) position.

Studio M ode Select

Studio mode provides access to raise and lower intensity, color temp, and tint for E TC LED
fixtures that support Studio mode using the fader knob for the se lected zone.

Se t DIP switch 5 and 6 On. Pushing the fade r knob button will cycle through three modes, where
ea ch push selects the next mode in a repeating fashion. Modes are: intensity, color
temperature, and tint.

Intensity

When the fader knob is controlling intensity, the 6 o’ clock ambe r dot will be lit. As the intensity
increases or decreases, the fader knob halo indicates intensity level.

A clock wise rotation of the fader increase s zone intensity.
A counter-clockwise rota tion decreases zone intensity.

Color Temp

Color temp values are indicated on the fader station from 0-100% with the 50% level shown by
displaying two LEDs at the 12 o’clock position.

For a warmer color temp, rotate the knob counter-clockwise from 12o’clock position
(50%) toward the 6 o’clock (0%) position.
For a coole r color temp, rota te the knob clockwise direction from the
12o'clock position (50%) toward the 6 o'clock (100%) position.

Tint

Tint values are indicated on the fader station from 0-100% with the 50% level shown by
displaying two LEDs at the 12 o’clock position.

For a greener tint, rotate the knob counter-clockwise from 12 o’clock position (50%)
toward the 6 o’clock (0%) position.
For a more ma genta tint, rotate the k nob clockwise direction from the 12 o'clock position
(50%) toward the 6 o'clock (100%) position.

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Record/Program Mode

Program mode allows adjustment of the consecutive range of presets and zones assigned to the
station by allowing you to set the starting preset or zone , respectively. Enter Program mode by
pressing and holding the [ Record / P rogra m mode] button for three seconds.

The Function switch determines whether edits are made to the consecutive range of presets or
zones. Program adjustment is not available while in Custom Mode. In the case of the 4-button
station, the DIP switch sele ction also determines what is programmed to the station.

Record allows snapshot of all current output levels into the designated preset for pla yback.
Refere nce

Program Preset Start

1. Se t the station Function switch to its highest position of P reset.

2. Press and hold the [Record / Program mode ] button for three seconds to e nter Program

3. Push any station button to increase the starting preset number by one, the count always

4. When the desired preset number is set, press and release the [Record / Program mode ]

Record Preset below

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Note: Program mode only affects station behaviors when the Function switch is set to

Preset or Zone, and does not affect Custom.

mode. The “Mode” LED illuminates (steady amber) and the first preset button LED for the
station flashes the current (first) pre set controlled. (For example, if the first preset
controlled is preset 3, the button LED will flash 3 times.)

begins at 1. The station will update the LED indication, flashing the LED to reflect the new
preset number. (For example , pushing the station button eight times will se t the first
preset for the station to pre set 8). All station preset controls will be consecutively assigned
beginning with the specified count.

button to save the new setting. The “Mode” LE D turns off a nd the station LEDs will display
the new setting before returning to normal operation.

Note: To change the preset button assignment to a lower number than what is

currently set, exit Program mode then reenter Program mode . The steps of exiting and
reente ring Program mode restart the preset count at1.

Record Preset

Elaho Inspire Stations provide recording (snapshot) of presets using the current output levels for
the controlled zones in the space. The station must be set up for Preset control prior to
recording.

1. Press the [Re cord / Program mode] button, an amber LED will blink during a 10 second
record period.

2. Push the button of the preset control you would lik e to re cord (snapshot). This stores
current levels to the designated preset, exits record mode, and activates the newly
recorded preset.

Recor d/Program Mode 10

Program Zone Start

1. Se t the Function switch to its lowest position of Zone .

2. Press and hold the [Record / Program mode ] button for three seconds to e nter Program
mode. The “Mode” LED illuminates (steady amber) and the first zone control button LED
flashes the current (first) zone controlled. (For example, if the first zone controlled is zone
5, the button LED will flash 5 times.)

3. Push any station button to increase the starting zone number by one, the count a lways
begins at 1. The station will update the LED indication, flashing the LED to reflect the new
zone number. ( For example, pushing the station button three times will set the first zone
for the station to zone 3) . All station zone controls will be consecutively assigned
beginning with the specified count.

4. When the desired zone number is set, press and release the [Re cord/ P rogra m mode]
button to save the new setting. The “Mode” LE D turns off a nd the station LEDs will blink
the new setting before returning to normal operation

Note: To change the zone button a ssignment to a lower number than what is

currently set, exit Program mode then reenter Program mode . The steps of exiting and
reente ring Program mode start the zone start count back to 1.

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Space Combine (4-button only)

Placing the 4-button sta tion (model # E1004) in space combine mode , accomplished by setting
DIP switch 3 On, allows for combined control of multiple spa ces. For more informa tion on DIP
switch settings,

In space combine mode, the zones with the sa me number but in different spaces will re spond
identically when the spaces are combined. For example, consider a divisible meeting room with
four spaces. Each space contains a numbe r of independently controlle d zones and control
stations.

A 4-button station in space combine mode will control functionality changes as the room
configurations change. The spaces that combine a re determined by the function of the station,
either Preset or Zone control.

DIP Switch Settings on page40

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Note: Before space combine functionality is possible, your connected system must

have all of the spaces configured that you want to combine. In the example above, the
system must be configured with four spaces in order to effectively combine their
controls.

Combining Spaces

To combine control for spaces, push the button with the desired combination of spa ces. Multiple
combinations can be activated to control larger spaces. Forinstance if the button to combine 1
and 2 is pushed a nd the button to combine 2 and 3 is also pushe d, then the controls for space 1,
2, and 3 will all function together to control the entire combined space and space 4 would be
controlled separately.

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Program Mode for Space Combine

Program mode behaves in a slightly different manner when the 4-button station is set to space
combine mode.

1. Press and hold the [Record / Program mode ] button for three seconds to enter Program
mode. The “Mode” LED illuminates (steady amber) and the first space combine button
LED flashes the current (first) space controlled. (For example, if the first combined space
pair is space 3 & 4, the button LED will flash 3 times.)

2. Push any station button to increase the starting space combine pair number by one, the
count alwa ys begins at Space 1. The station will upda te the LED indication, flashing the
LED to reflect the new starting space pair numbe r. (For example, pushing the station
button eight times will set the first combined space pair for the station to Spaces 8 and 9).
All station combined space pairs will be conse cutively assigned to the controls beginning
with the specified count.

3. When the desired space combine pair is set, press and release the [Record / Program
mode] button to save the new setting. The “Mode” LED turns off and the station LEDs will
display the new setting before returning to normal opera tion.

Note: To change the spa ce combine pa ir assignment to a lower number than what is

currently set, exit Program mode then reenter Program mode and the count will restart
at 1.

Function Switch for Space Combine

The Function switch affe cts how the last button on the station be haves.

Function switch: Preset

When the function switch is set to Preset, the la st button on the station will combine the last
space with the first space assigned to the station.

Function switch: Zone

When the Function switch is set to Zone, the last button on the station will combine control for
the next sequential space.

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Station Functionality

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This section provides detail for each stations function including its factory default settings, and
ea ch button default when the station function switch is set to Preset, Custom, and Zone.

1-Button Station on the next page
2-Button Station on page18
4-Button Station on page21
4-Button with Fader Station on page26
6-Button Station on page31
8-Button Station on page34

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1-Button Station

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The 1-button Elaho Inspire Station offers control of a single preset or zone as
determined by the Function switch setting.

Factory Defaults

The 1-button Inspire Station ships from the factory in the following default settings:

Rotary switche s are set to Addre ss 1, Space 1. Reference

Assignments on page40

All DIP switches are set to Off. Refe rence
With the Function switch set to P reset, Prese t 1 is the default.
With the Function switch set to Z one , Zone 1 is the default.

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DIP Switch Settings on page40

Rotary Switch

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Preset

The 1-button station supports the following button actions:

Push

Note: When DIP switch 1 is On and the station Function switch is set to Preset,

Se quence toggle mode is enabled (available on the 1-button sta tion only). This fe ature
allows the button to toggle the seque nce associated in the configured space. Reference

DIP Switch Settings on page40 for more information about DIP switches.

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the pre se t using a 1/2 second fade time.

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Zone

The 1-button station supports the following button actions:

Push

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the zone to its full or off, using a 1/2 second fa de time.

Station Func t ionality 16

Custom

The 1-button station provides the following button actions by default before configuration using
ElahoAccess:

Push

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the zone to its full or off, using a 1/2 second fa de time.

Note: These are the default button actions for the station when the Function switch is

set to Custom. For custom configuration using Ela hoAccess, reference the Ela hoAccess
Mobile App integrated help system.

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2-Button Station

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The 2-button Inspire Station offers control of two pre sets or 1 zone as determined by
the Function and DIP switch settings.

Factory Defaults

The 2-button Inspire Station ships from the factory in the following default settings:

Rotary switche s are set to Addre ss 1, Space 1. Reference

Assignments on page40

DIP switch 1 is set to On, for “Use Off” functionality. All others are set to Off.
Refere nce
With the Function switch set to P reset, Prese t 1 is the default starting preset.
With the Function switch set to Z one , Zone 1 is the default starting zone.

DIP Switch Settings on page40

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Rotary Switch

Preset

The 2-button station supports the following button actions:

Push

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the pre se t using a 1/2 second fade time.

Note: DIP switch 1 is set to On by factory default, which reserve s button 2 on the

station for Off functionality. Reference DIP Switch Settings on page40 for instructions
to change this default setting.

Station Func t ionality 18

Zone

The 2-button station supports the following button actions:

Push

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the zone to its extents using a 1/2 second fade time.

Custom

The 2-button station provides the following button actions by default before configuration using
ElahoAccess:

Push

Hold

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Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the zone to its extents using a 1/2 second fade time.

Note: These are the default button actions for the station when the Function switch is

set to Custom. For custom configuration using Ela hoAccess, reference the Ela hoAccess
Mobile App integrated help system.

Station Func t ionality 20

4-Button Station

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The 4-button Inspire Station offers control of four presets or two zone s, or space
combine actions for up to five consecutive spaces as de termined by the Function
and DIP switch settings.

Factory Defaults

The 4-button Inspire Station ships from the factory in the following default settings:

Rotary switche s are set to Addre ss 1, Space 1. Reference

Assignments on page40

.

Rotary Switch

DIP switch 1 is set to On, for “Use Off” functionality. All others are set to Off. Refere nce

DIP Switch Settings on page40

.
With the Function switch set to P reset, Prese t 1 is the default starting preset.
With the Function switch set to Z one , Zone one 1 is the default starting zone.

Preset

The 4-button station supports the following button actions:

Push

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the pre se t using a 1/2 second fade time.

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Zone

The 4-button station supports the following button actions:

Push

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the zone to its extents using a 1/2 second fade time.

With No Zone Selected

When no zone is se lected, the raise selection and lower selection buttons (1 and 4) change the
intensity levels for the configured space.

A double-tap on the raise se lection or lower selection buttons (1 and 4) changes the le vels for
the configured spsace to their extents, using a 1/2 second fade time.

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Custom

The 4-button station supports the following button actions by default before configuration using
ElahoAccess:

Push

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the zone to its extents using a 1/2 second fade time.

Note: These are the default button actions for the 4-button station when the Function

switch is set to Custom. For custom configuration using ElahoAccess, reference the
ElahoAccess Mobile App integrated help system.

Space Combine in Preset

Se tting the Function switch to Preset, with DIP switch 3 On, e nables space combine mode on the
4 button station. The 4-button station in Space Combine mode supports the following button
actions:

Push

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Hold

Note: Double-tap is not a supported fea ture in Space Combine mode.

When the 4-button station in Space Combine mode , and the Function switch is set to Preset, the
spaces will wrap, meaning the last button on the station will combine with the first space
configured for control on the station. All combine actions are toggles (esse ntially wall toggles),
that both combine a nd un-combine the specified spaces.

Space Combine in Zone

Se tting the Function switch to Zone, with DIP switch 3 On, e nables Space Combine mode on the
4-button station. The 4 button station in Spa ce Combine mode supports the following button
actions:

Push

Hold

Note: Double-tap is not a supported fea ture in Space Combine mode.

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Space Combine in Custom

Se tting the Function switch to Custom, with DIP switch 3 On, enables Space Combine mode on
the 4-button station. The 4 button station in Space Combine mode supports the following button
actions by default before configuration using E lahoAccess:

Push

Hold

Note: Double-tap is not a supported fea ture in Space Combine mode.

Note: These are the default button actions for the 4-button station when the Function

switch is set to Custom. For custom configuration using ElahoAccess, reference the
ElahoAccess Mobile App integrated help system.

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4-Button with Fader Station

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The 4-button with fader Inspire Station offers control of up to five presets or four
zones as determined by the Function and DIP switch settings.

Factory Defaults

The 4-button with fader Inspire Station ships from the factory in the following
default settings:

Rotary switche s are set to Addre ss 1, Space 1. Reference

Assignments on page40

DIP switch 1 is set to On for “Use Off” functionality. All others are set to Off. Refe rence

DIP Switch Settings on page40

With the Function switch set to P reset, the fader k nob is Preset 1.
With the Function switch set to Z one , Zone 1 is the starting zone .

.

.

Rotary Switch

Preset

The 4-button with fader station supports the following button actions:

Push

Note: Hold is not a supported feature in Preset mode.

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the pre se t using a 1/2 second fade time.

Note: When DIP switch 1 is set to On, the 4-button with fader station uses the fader

knob (push a ction) for Off functionality.

*Push the fader knob to execute an Off command anytime presets or zones are On in
the same space, otherwise the action toggles Preset 1. Reference DIP Switch S ettings

on page 40 for instructions to change this de fault setting.

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Zone

The 4-button with fader station supports the following button and fa der actions:

Push

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button or fader knob to toggle the zone or space using a 1/2 second fade time.

*Push the fader knob to execute an Off command anytime presets or zones are On in the same
space, otherwise the action toggles the space .

With No Zone Selected

When no zone is se lected, rota te the fader knob to perform a spa ce raise lower, changing all
zone levels for the configured space.

Double-tap on the fader knob to change the zone levels for the configured space to their
extents, using a 1/2 second fade time.

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Zone with Color Control Enabled

With the Function switch set to Z one , and with Color Control mode enable d by configuring DIP
switches 5 and 6, the 4-button with fader station supports the following fader actions:

HSI Color Mode

Intensity

Saturation

Hue

Color Temp Mode

Intensity

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Color Temp

Studio M ode

Intensity

Color Temp

Tint

With No Zone Selected

When no zone is se lected, rota te the fader knob to perform space wide commands, changing all
zone levels for the configured space.

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Custom

The 4-button with fader station supports the following button and fa der actions by default before
configuration using ElahoAccess:

Push

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button or fader knob to toggle the zone or space using a 1/2 second fade time.

*Push the fader knob to execute an Off command anytime presets or zones are On in the same
space, otherwise the action toggles the space .

Note: These are the default button and fader actions for Custom control mode. For

custom configuration using Ela hoAccess, reference the Ela hoAccess Mobile App
integrated help system.

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6-Button Station

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The 6-button Inspire Station offers control of up to six presets or four zones as
determined by the Function and DIP switch settings.

Factory Defaults

The 6-button Inspire Station ships from the factory in the following default settings:

Rotary switche s are set to Addre ss 1, Space 1. Reference

Assignments on page40

DIP switch 1 is set to On for “Use Off” functionality. All others are set to Off.
Refere nce
With the Function switch set to P reset, Prese t 1 is the default starting preset.
With the Function switch set to Z one , Zone 1 is the default starting zone.

DIP Switch Settings on page40

.

.

Rotary Switch

Preset

The 6-button station supports the following button actions:

Push

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the pre se t using a 1/2 second fade time.

Note: When DIP switch 1 is set to On, button 6 is designated for Off functionality.

Refere nce DIP Switch Settings on page40 for instructions to change this default setting.

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Zone

The 6-button station supports the following button actions:

Push

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the selected zone or space using a 1/ 2 second fade time.

With No Zone Selected

When no zone is se lected, the raise and lower buttons (1 and 6) perform a space raise and spa ce
lower, changing a ll zone levels for the configured space.

A double-tap on the raise or lower button changes the zone leve ls for the configured space to
their extents, using a 1/2 second fade time.

Station Func t ionality 32

Custom

The 6-button station supports the following button actions by default before configuration using
ElahoAccess:

Push

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the selected zone or space using a 1/ 2 second fade time.

Note: These are the default button actions for the station when the Function switch is

set to Custom. For custom configuration using Ela hoAccess, reference the Ela hoAccess
Mobile App integrated help system.

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8-Button Station

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The 8-button Inspire Station offers control of up to eight presets or four zones as
determined by the Function and DIP switch settings.

Factory Defaults

The 8-button Inspire station ships from the factory in the following default settings:

Rotary switche s are set to Addre ss 1, Space 1. Reference

Assignments on page40

All DIP switches are set to Off. Refe rence
With the Function switch set to P reset, Prese t 1 is the default starting preset.
With the Function switch set to Z one , Zone 1 raise is the default starting zone .

.

DIP Switch Settings on page40

Rotary Switch

Preset

The 8-button station supports the following button actions:

Push

Hold

.

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the pre se t using a 1/2 second fade time.

Note: When DIP switch 1 is set to On, the 8-button station uses button 8 for Off

functionality. Reference DIP Switch Settings on page40 for instructions to change this
default setting.

Station Func t ionality 34

Zone

The 8-button station supports the following button actions:

Push

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the selected zone or space using a 1/ 2 second fade time.

With No Zone Selected

When no zone is se lected, the raise and lower buttons (7 & 8) perform a space raise and space
lower, changing a ll zone levels for the configured space.

A double-tap on the raise or lower button changes the zone leve ls for the configured space to
their extents, using a 1/2 second fade time.

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Custom

The 8-button station supports the following button actions by default before configuration using
ElahoAccess:

Push

Hold

Double-tap

Double-tap the button to toggle the selected zone or space using a 1/ 2 second fade time.

Note: These are the default button actions for the station when the Function switch is

set to Custom. For custom configuration using Ela hoAccess, reference the Ela hoAccess
Mobile App integrated help system.

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Station Miscellaneous

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This section provides information pertaining to the mechanical features of the Inspire Stations
including the following:

Remove or Install the Wall Plate on the facing page
Install Button Legends on page 39
Rotary Switch Assignments on page40
DIP Switch Settings on page40

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Remove or Install the Wall Plate

Remove Wall Plate

After station installation is complete, to gain further access to the
feature s and set station

The wall plate is secured to the station with magnets that a re attached to the wall plate.

1. Using your index finger and thumb, lift the left and right side edges of the bottom of the
wall plate, disenga ging the ma gnets. The magnets that secure the wall plate are strong.
You will need a good grip on the plate to lift it awa y.

2. When the bottom of the wall plate is free from the magnets, continue lifting until the top
of the pla te is free from the tabs on the top of the station e lectronics assembly.

Function switch

, you must first remove the sta tion wall plate .

Record/Program Mode

Install Wall Plate

1. Align the top of the wall plate to the station and angle the bottom
approximately 20 degrees.

2. Hook the top of the wall plate to the tabs loca ted on the station
electronics assembly. T o ensure the wall plate is hooked properly on the
top hook, wiggle it slightly side to side .

3. Swing the bottom of the wall plate down until the magnets engage.

4. If the wall plate does not fully attach automatically, wiggle the bottom
of the pla te until all of the magnets are seated properly to the station
and the plate is secure.

Note: When installing a multi-gang wall plate to a sta tion and the stations are not

aligned prope rly in the back box, the wall plate will not attach properly.

Loosen the screws that se cure the station to the back box, adjust each station to
improve the alignment, secure the screws, then retry wall plate installa tion.

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Install Button Legends

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Inspire Stations ship with standard button legends installe d beneath a cle ar lens. An additional
sheet of sta ndard button legends are provided for field installation as needed.

Note: Customize and print your own button legends on standard transparency.

Download the button legend template provided on the Echoflex website a t

echoflexsolutions.com.

Ea ch button can have a legend, installed beneath the button lens. To remove, install, or re place
a button legend you must first re move the beze l and button lens from the station electronics.

Ea ch button can have a legend, installed beneath the button lens. To remove, install, or re place
a button legend you must first re move the beze l and button lens from the station electronics.

1. Remove the be zel from the station electronics.
Ea ch corner of the bezel is provided with a notch to a ssist

with bezel removal. Use a nail to lift a corner free , then
gently remove the bezel from the station.

2. Remove the button lens.

Using the pads of your thumb,
press on the le ns and slide the
lens left, toward the hinge
points.

3. Once the le ns is removed,
remove the existing legend and
insert a custom legend.

4. Replace the lens onto the button by aligning the grooves of
the lens to the button, then sliding the lends in place
starting at the hinge. Slide the lens until it covers the entire
button and click s into place.

5. Replace the bezel to the station electronics when all
legends and lenses are in place.

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Rotary Switch Assignments

Two rotary switches on the rear pa nel of the station provide for
station address and space assignment. Each station must be se t to a
unique station a ddre ss for the assigned space.

By default, these switches are set to station Address 1, Space 1.
Events and commands are shared by all devices within an assigne d
space.

DIP Switch Settings

DIP switches on the rear panel of the station provide for designation of
“Off” functionality, the ability to disable amber button LEDs, 4 button
station spa ce combine controls, 4 button with fader station color
control mode settings, and the ability to restore the station to its
factory de faults.

Note: Echoflex recommends that you reset power to the station after changing a DIP

switch setting.

Switch

#

Use Off - P rovide s “Use O ff” functiona lity.

1

Function switch is set to P reset mode, enables sequence toggle.

Ambe r LED Disa ble - When this switch is set to On, amber button LEDs on the station will be

2

disabled. The default setting is Off. Ambe r LEDs are provided as the default so the station
glows in darkened spaces, allowing it to be easily located.

Space Combine Mode -

3

combine.

Fa de T ime O verride (Disable) - Applies a 0 second fade time to all station actions for non-dim

4

switched mode beha vior (when dimming features are not wanted)

5

Zone Color Control ­selection switch) of the station into Color Control mode. See .

6

7 Reserved for future deve lopment

Restore to Defaults a t boot. Setting this DIP switch "On", then cycling power to the station

8

restores the sta tion to fa ctory defaults. Set the DIP switch “Off” after the power has cycle d.

4-button station only

4-button with fader station only

Note: When the station Function switch is set to Custom, only DIP switch number 8

applies. All other DIP switch settings are ignored.

Use

1-button station only

, changes the station persona lity, enabling space

, changes the Zone mode (Function

, when set to On and the

DIP Switch Settings above

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4-Button with Fader Station Color Mode DIP Switch Settings

DIP switches 5 and 6 on the 4-button with fader station set Color Mode functionality for the
fader knob when the station is also set to Zone control mode:

MODE DIP 5 DIP 6 Push action Rotate action

Intensity Off Off Se lection Toggle Se lection Raise / Lower

Color Temp O ff O n

HSI Color On Off

Studio On On

Toggle between Inte nsity
and Color Temp

Toggle between Inte nsity,
Sa tura tion, and Hue

Toggle between Inte nsity,
Color Temp, and Tint

Se lection Raise / Lower for
Intensity and Color Temp

Se lection Raise / Lower for
Intensity, Saturation, a nd Hue

Se lection Raise / Lower for
Intensity, Color Temp, and Tint

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