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Address wheel

Space wheel

DIP switches

Echo Preset Station Installation

Overview

Echo preset stations are used to activate built-in presets in compatible power
control products.

Stations mount using a standard single­gang back box (RACO 690 or equivalent),
or an optional surface mount backbox
(ETC part number 7081A2004-1). Station
faceplates and buttons are available in
cream, ivory, grey, black and signal white.

Preset stations are provided with station
electronics, buttons, faceplate, a
termination kit, and installation hardware.

Installation Requirements

Preset station wiring uses (1) Belden 8471 and (1) 2.5mm2 (14 AWG) ESD ground
wire. Wiring is topology-free and may be bus, star, loop, home run or any
combination of these. Data wiring is limited to a total of 1640 feet (500 meters)
NEC Class 2 product to be wired in accordance to NEC Article 725 and local
jurisdiction requirements.

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Note:

ETC requires that all stations be grounded by using grounded metal
conduit or a 14 AWG ESD drain wire. All control wiring should be
installed and terminated by a qualified installer and should follow
standard wiring installation practices.

Setting Station Functionality

Before installing, you must first assign an
address to the station and, if desired, adjust the
station’s functionality. Address is set using the
two numbered wheels on the rear of the station.
Functionality is set using the DIP switches found
just below the numbered wheels. The label on the
rear of the station identifies these components
and functions.

Setting the Address and Space

Station address is defined by the two numbered
wheels found on the back of the station. The top
address wheel defines the station address (1-16).

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The bottom wheel defines the space which the station will control (also 1-16).

CAUTION:

Step 1: Set the space wheel to the appropriate number (1 thru 16) for the

Step 2: Set the address wheel to a unique number (1 thru 16) for the space.

Note:

Each station must have its station address set to a unique number (1-

16) for the space it controls. If two or more stations use the same
address for the same space, the system will not function properly.

space you want the station to control.

Total number of preset stations is limited by the power supply at the
host product. Refer to the host product documentation for the limits
specific to your system.

Setting Station Functionality

The bank of DIP switches found on the rear of the station can be set to alter
station functionality. Using a micro-tool you can slide the DIP switches up (On) to
activate them or down (Off) to deactivate. They are set to “OFF” by default.
The DIP switches have the following designations:

• DIP switch 1: “Use Off” - When set to on (up), the last button on the station
is set as an “OFF” command for the space. When set to off (down) the
button will activate a preset.

• DIP switch 2: “Custom Config” - for future development.

• DIP switch 3: “Disable IR Input” - When on (up), the infrared input for this
station will be disabled.

• DIP switch 8: “Restore Defaults”- When on (up), a “restore defaults at boot”
function is activated. Factory defaults can then be restored by:

a: disconnecting power from the station, then
b: reconnecting power to the station, then
c: resetting the DIP switch to down. This will prevent losing the

configuration in the event of a power loss.

All other DIP switches are unused.

Installing the Preset Station

Install Back Box

Step 1: Mount the back box using appropriate hardware for the surface you

are mounting to.
Step 2: Run conduit and wiring as required by the installation drawings.
Step 3: Leave a service loop of approximately 10” (254mm) of wiring in the

backbox.

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Topology of a single
station installation

Topology of multiple
stations installed in
series

Installed control wire

Pigtail wire

Installed control wire
Installed wire to next station
Pigtail wire

Station power
pigtail

Ground
pigtail

WAGO

Ground
spade

Data
connector

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Connect the Wiring

Step 4: Terminate and connect the station wiring.

a: Locate the data pigtail and two WAGO LeverLock connectors

found in the termination kit.

b: Strip 3/8” (9-10mm) from the

ends of each wire (both pigtail
and installed data wire).

c: Open the terminal levers on

the WAGO connector and
insert the Belden 8471 black
(-) lead wire and the black (-)
lead from the pigtail into the
terminals.

d: Close the levers onto the

wires, securing the
connection between the two.

e: Repeat this process for the Belden 8471 white (+) wire and

remaining white (+) pigtail wire using another WAGO connector.

f: Attach the connector onto the

preset station data connector.

Step 5: Terminate the ESD drain (ground)

wire.

a: Locate the ground pigtail and one

WAGO LeverLock connector from
the termination kit.

b: Strip 3/8” (9-10mm) from the end

of the ground wire and ground
pigtail.

c: Open the terminal levers on the

connector and insert the installed
(typically green/yellow) ESD drain
(ground) wire and the green/yellow lead from the pigtail into the

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terminals.

d: Close the levers onto the wires, securing the connection between

the two.

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e: Attach the ground spade onto the preset station ground spade

(indicated above).

Note:

A ground connection (14 AWG) is required for any station not
installed with grounded metal conduit.

Installing the Station in the Backbox

Spacers are provided to help position the station and cover flush with the wall in
flush mount applications. The spacers are not used with surface mount
backboxes.

Step 1: Insert the station electronics and wiring into the backbox. The

arrow on the mounting plate must point up.

Note:

For some flush mount applications with certain trim rings it may be
necessary to remove the station’s back cover for insertion into the
backbox.

Step 2: If needed, fold sections of the spacer over each other and press

them together to achieve the required thickness to fill the gap

between the station and backbox. Cut off any excess spacers and

place the spacer between the station and backbox.
Step 3: Secure the station with two screws. If using spacers, make sure the

screws pass through them.

CAUTION:

Overtightening of the mounting screws may result in poor button
activation.

Step 4: Install the button caps (included with the faceplate kit) so that the

clear light tunnels protrude through the caps.

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Installing the Faceplate

The faceplate is secured to the station with two magnets that are located on the
bottom edge of the faceplate.
Step 1: Align the top of the faceplate approximately 20 degrees to the

station.

Step 2: Hook the top of the faceplate on the tabs located on the top of the

station electronics assembly. To ensure the faceplate is hooked

properly on the top hook, wiggle it slightly side to side while the

bottom is angled about 20 degrees from the wall.
Step 3: Swing the bottom of the faceplate down until the magnets engage.
Step 4: If the faceplate does not fully attach, wiggle the bottom of the plate

until the magnets are seated properly to the station and the

faceplate is secure.

Custom Settings

You can change the presets associated with the station as well as change the
color of all the LEDs on any given station.

Assigning Presets

Stations default to controlling presets 1-5. Any station can be set to control any
consecutively numbered block of presets. For example: a 5-button station can
control presets 1-5, 3-7, 14-18, and so on.

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MODE Button on
5-button station

MODE Button on
10-button station

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Power must be connected to the station to assign the presets. To set the
consecutively numbered presets for any station:
Step 1: Press and hold the “MODE”

button for three seconds.

“MODE” is found on the front of

the station electronics near the

middle preset button.The LED

beneath the MODE button will

illuminate.
Step 2: Press the first preset button on

the station a number of times

equal to the first preset you want

the station to control. For

example: press it 6 times to

associate the station with

presets 6-10 on a 5-button

station (6-15 on a 10-button

station). The first preset button

will flash to indicate the first preset number. The number of flashes

equals the station’s starting preset number.

a: After 90 seconds of inactivity, the “MODE” status will time out and

any changes will be aborted.

b: Button presses are cumulative. If you need to increase the

desired number, press the first preset button additional times.

c: If you have added too many, wait for the 90 second time-out to

abort the changes and then repeat this procedure.

Step 3: Once you have added the desired number of presses, press and

release the “MODE” button. The first preset button will now match

the number of presses, with subsequent presets increasing by one.

Changing LED color

Stations default to illuminating preset buttons in green. To change the color of
the LEDs for any station:

Step 1: Press and hold the “MODE” button for five seconds. “MODE” is

found on the front of the station electronics near the middle preset

button.The LED beneath the MODE button will illuminate and all of

Step 2: Press the first preset button to cycle through the available colors

Step 3: Press and release the “Mode” button. The selected color of the

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If you have any difficulties installing your system or with system startup please
contact ETC Technical Services at the office nearest you. ETC contact
information is located at the bottom of page 1.

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the preset buttons will display in their current color.

until you find the desired one. After 90 seconds of inactivity, the

“MODE” status will time out and any changes will be aborted.

preset buttons for that station will display.