ETC EDMXC Installation Guide

ETC Installation Guide

Unison Echo® DMX Scene Controller

Overview

The DMX Scene Controller provides
control of dimmers and LED fixtures by
storing DMX output presets that can
be recalled as part of an Echo system
preset.

Features

The DMX Scene Controller is capable
of outputting DMX (a full universe of
512 addresses) and supports up to 32
presets.

Additional features include:

• DMX snapshot record

• Live playback of DMX levels stored in Echo presets

• Input DMX levels pass-through to the DMX output and supports HTP
with active internal “Arch” levels.

• Supports Off behavior for intensity and color zones

• DMX loss behavior reverts to current local control

The DMX Scene Controller is designed for installation on DIN rail and includes
a DMX cable preparation kit for proper DMX termination.

Custom Configuration

This document guides you through the installation and local configuration of
the Echo DMX Scene Controller. For more detailed information about the
custom configuration options available using EchoAccess, reference the
EchoAccess Mobile App integrated help system.

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Settings made using EchoAccess are applied only when the
Config Mode switch is set to Custom. Reference Custom on

page 6.

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Accessory Kits

ETC offers a Low Voltage DIN rail Cover Kit (ETC part number 7186A1218)
that allows installation of the DMX Scene Controller to a 4” (10.16cm)
junction box (provided by others). Contact ETC for ordering details.

Specification

Note:

For use with ETC Dimming and Relay products.

Installation should follow all local codes and standard
electrical practices.

Ambient Environment

For indoor, commercial controls use only. Supports plenum rating.

• Operating temperature 0-50°C, 5-95% non-condensing humidity.

Compliance

UL/cUL listed, supporting use in a plenum space

CE compliant with EN55103:2009 for professional lighting control

WEEE marked

FCC compliant for conducted and radiated emissions

Electrical Requirements

The DMX Scene Controller requires 24 Vdc (Class II) power, supplied by an
external 24 Vdc power supply. Termination for this connection is provided on
a two position terminal, labeled 24 Vdc, accepting 26-14 AWG (0.4 - 1.6mm
wires (typically a 16AWG black and red wire pair).

Note:

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

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

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Control Signal Requirements

EchoConnect

The DMX Scene Controller requires EchoConnect, Belden 8471 (or equivalent)
plus one 14 AWG (2.5mm2) ESD ground wire, supporting control signal
between the device and the connected Echo system.

EchoConnect is a bidirectional protocol that uses one pair of wires (data+ and
data-). 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).

DMX

The DMX Scene Controller is designed for communication with a DMX
controller, such as a DMX console for the DMX input, and DMX controlled
devices including dimmers and LED drivers for the DMX output. Cable
terminations are made to the 8 position removable pluggable connectors on
the DMX Scene Controller.

ETC recommends use of Belden 9729 (or equivalent) wiring for DMX control
wiring. ETC recommends a maximum length of the wire run at 1600’ (487 m).
A DMX cable preparation kit is provided to prepare the Belden 9729 (or
equivalent) cable before termination.

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