FLAT-PAK™ SERIES
Model FP-ECC1
Energy Conservation Controller
Automatic Mains Power On/Off Controller
Power-Up Triggered by Audio and/or External Switch
Audio and/or External Input to Hold Power On
Selectable Power-Down Delay after Input Inactivity
Line-Level, Speaker-Level or 70/100 V Audio Hold Input
Adjustable Sensitivity with LED for Audio Sensing Inputs
Open-Collector and Relay Outputs to Activate System Power
Pulse Outputs to Initiate Power-Up and Power-Down
Switch-Selectable Low-Cut Filter for Audio Sensing Inputs
Directly Controllable by OEM Equipment or RDL Remote Control
0 to 10 Vdc VCA Control Output from Optional Remote Control
Connection to Remote Control Using Twisted-Pair Cable
Input and Control Output Connections on Detachable Terminal Blocks
Power LED Indicates Active or Standby Condition
The FP-ECC1 is an energy conservation control module in the convenient line of FLAT-PAK products, featuring the superior engineering and components common to
RDL products. The FP-ECC1 may be rack or surface mounted with optional FLAT-PAK series accessories.
The FP-ECC1 is a control unit designed to automatically turn an A/V system on and off for maximum energy savings. Multiple
sensing inputs and control outputs are provided in standard formats affording optimum flexibility in a broad variety of installations.
The FP-ECC1 features may be enhanced through the use of optional RDL remote controls and detection and control modules.
Connections are provided to interface the FP-ECC1 with OEM equipment.
Actuation of any trigger input activates the CONTROL OUTPUTS. The open-collector PULSE ON output is pulled to ground for one
second to initiate startup of OEM equipment requiring momentary actuation. The open-collector ON CONTINUOUS terminal is pulled
to ground and the relay is engaged to control logic or relay-switched mains outlets for the A/V system. Mains power may not be directly
connected through the FP-ECC1. Once triggered, the outputs are held on by any of the HOLD INPUTS or TRIGGER INPUTS. Loss of
signal on the trigger and hold inputs starts the power-down DELAY which is switch-selectable for 15, 30 or 60 minutes. If the trigger
and hold inputs remain inactive for the delay period, the ON CONTINUOUS terminal opens, the relay is de-energized and the PULSE
OFF output is pulled to ground for one second to initiate shutdown of OEM equipment requiring momentary actuation. The control
outputs remain off and the module remains in a standby condition until the next trigger input is received. The front-panel blue power
LED glows dimly when the control outputs are off; it is bright when the control outputs are on.
The FP-ECC1 may be triggered by any of the three audio trigger inputs or by pulling the external trigger terminal to ground using
RDL detection or control modules, open-collector outputs from OEM controllers or equipment, or by a magnetic door switch or
motion sensor. Audio inputs are provided to bridge a balanced microphone and a balanced line-level source. The sensitivity of
each of these audio inputs is individually adjustable over the entire range of expected input signal levels. A pair of RCA jacks is
provided to trigger on standard unbalanced audio sources. An audio threshold LED is provided for easy gain adjustment of each
balanced audio input. A separate LED indicates when the external trigger terminal is active.
Two HOLD INPUTS are provided in addition to the TRIGGER INPUTS to keep the system powered while there is any user activity.
The AUDIO input is normally connected to the speaker output of the system power amplifier. The FP-ECC1 accepts 4 or 8 ohm
speaker levels, constant-voltage levels or line-levels. Detection sensitivity is adjustable over the entire range of expected input signal
levels by observing the front-panel audio threshold LED. An external hold terminal activates the hold mode using RDL detection or
control modules, open-collector outputs from OEM controllers or equipment, or other switches such as motion sensors.
Switch-selectable low-cut filters are provided for all of the audio sensing inputs. These filters attenuate low frequencies that could
false trigger the module. Audio and control connections use detachable terminal blocks.
RDL offers optional remote controls that connect directly to the FP-ECC1 using twisted-pair wire and RJ45 connectors. The
remote controls provide the end-user with a momentary pushbutton to manually trigger the module control outputs and manually
return the module to the standby condition. A switch on the FP-ECC1 enables or disables a remote control feature to lock the
FP-ECC1 control outputs in the off condition by pressing the remote power button for three seconds. An LED display on the
remote control glows yellow when the module is in standby awaiting a trigger and glows blue when the system is active. If the
FP-ECC1 is locked in the off condition, the display glows red. A remote control is available that provides both a momentary power
button and a volume control. When connected, the remote volume control adjusts the 0 to 10 Vdc output on the FP-ECC1 for
controlling RDL VCA modules and amplifiers or other OEM equipment. An ON/OFF external control input terminal, momentarily
pulled to ground, alternately toggles the FP-ECC1 between the standby and on conditions for control by OEM equipment.
Emergency paging may require the system controlled by the FP-ECC1 to be forced either on or off. Override terminals FORCE
ON and FORCE OFF are provided for either condition and supersede all other inputs or operating states.
The FP-ECC1 is powered by 24 Vdc and consumes less than 25 mA when it is in the standby condition awaiting a trigger input.
RDL 659 6th St. Prescott, AZ., USA 86301 (928) 443-9391 FAX (928) 443-9392 www.rdlnet.com
FLAT-PAK
™
SERIES
Model FP-ECC1
Energy Conservation Controller
Installation/Operation
Declaration of Conformity available from rdlnet.com.
Sole EMC specifications provided on product package.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
WARNING:
for low-voltage signal control of the mains outlet. DO NOT
CONNECT MAINS POWER DIRECTLY TO THE FP-ECC1.
SEE WARNING!
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE
Audio Trigger Inputs (3): Balanced Mic (50 kΩ bridging), Balanced Line (50 kΩ bridging), Unbalanced Line (50 kΩ)
Audio Trigger Threshold: Mic: -70 to -38 dBu, adjustable; Line: -38 to -12 dBu, adjustable; Unbalanced Line: - 35 dBV
Switched Trigger Input: Pull-to-ground, 0.1 mA pullup to 5 Vdc, 2.5 Vdc threshold
Audio Hold Input: Switch-selectable Line-level, Speaker-level or Constant voltage
Audio Hold Threshold: Line: -35 to 0 dBu, adjustable; Speaker: 1 mW to 3 W ( 8Ω), 90 mV to 5 V adjustable; 70/100 V: 600 mV to 38 V
Switched Hold Input: Pull-to-ground, 0.1 mA pullup to 5 Vdc, 2.5 Vdc threshold
Audio Detection Bandwidth: 20 Hz to 5 kHz
Audio Low-Cut Filters: Switch-selectable -20 dB @ 50 Hz (reference 1 kHz)
Control Outputs, Continuous for Mains Switching (2): SPDT Relay, Open-collector @ 50 mA
Control Outputs, Momentary (2): Off Pulse: Open-collector @ 25 mA for 1 sec ond; On Pulse: Open-collector @ 25 mA for 1 second
Open-collector external pull-up voltage: 24 Vdc maximum
Control Input: Pull-to-ground, 0.1 mA pullup to 5 Vdc, 2.5 Vdc threshold (toggles between standby and control outputs active)
Override Inputs (2): Force on, force off (overrides all other functions to force control outputs on or off)
Control Outputs Turn-off Delay: Switch-selectable 15, 30 or 60 minutes following loss of trigger and hold inputs
Remote Control: RJ45 for optional dedicated RDL remote controls (example: D/DS-ECR1, D/DS-ECR1L)
Remote Control Trigger Disable: Switch-selectable to enable or disable a remote control from powering down and disabling the tr igger inputs
VCA Output: 0 to 10 Vdc (set by optional remote control)
Indicators (5): Audio trigger LED (green); External switched trigger LED (yellow); Audio hold LED (green);
External switched hold LED (yellow); Power, Bright = Control Outputs active, Dim = Control Outputs inactive
Power Connections (3): Terminal block; dc power jack (2)
Power Requirement: 24 Vdc @ 75 mA, 25 mA idle current
Overall Dimensions: Height: 1.42 in.3.61 cm, Width: 3.25 in. 8.26 cm, Length: 8.5 in. 21.6 cm
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SEE WARNING!
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rule. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interferenc e
in a residential installation. The equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio com munications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television re ception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off an
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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