echoflex ER6CD Installation guide

Brand: echoflex

Model: ER6CD

Type: Installation guide

The echoflex ER6CD is a Phase Adaptive Dimmer controller that provides forward or reverse phase dimming control for line voltage lighting with single channel output based on input from compatible Echoflex devices. It supports various loads such as tungsten lamps, ELV and MLV, 2-wire fluorescent ballasts, and LED drivers. The controller can be linked with up to 20 compatible Echoflex switches or sensors, allowing for wireless control and dimming of lights. It features a pre-commissioned state for easy setup and can be reset to factory default if needed.

Echoflex Installation Guide

Phase Adaptive Dimmer (ER6CD/ER12CD)

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Overview

The Phase Adaptive Dimmer

controller provides forward or

reverse phase dimming control

for line voltage lighting with

single channel output based on

input from compatible Echoflex

devices.

The 1200 Watt Phase Adaptive

Dimmer (ER12CD) is available at

120 VAC or 277 VAC. The 600

Watt model (ER6CD) is available

at 120 VAC.

The dimmer provides control for

line voltage tungsten lamps,

Electronic Low Voltage (ELV) and Magnetic Low Voltage (MLV) loads (120 V

only), 2-wire fluorescent ballasts, and line voltage LED drivers.

This document covers the installation of all the Phase Adaptive Dimmer

Controller models. The Echoflex Phase Dimmer Controller Configuration

Guide is available for download at echoflexsolutions.com.

The product package includes the controller and a lock nut.

Prepare for Installation

To ensure optimal function, consider the installation environment and the

following guidelines:

• High density construction materials and large metal appliances or

fixtures in the space may disrupt wireless reception.

• Switches and sensors should be installed within range, 24 m (80 ft)

unobstructed view. Consider adding a repeater to extend the wireless

signal, if required.

• Mount the controller to an electrical junction box or a panel in a

location and at a height where it is not subject to tampering by

unauthorized personnel.

Supplies required to install the controller (not provided):

• Appropriately sized wire nuts

• Small cable ties

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• This product is suitable for use in dry locations where the ambient

temperatures is 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F).

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.

• Equipment should be mounted in locations and at heights where it is

not subject to tampering by unauthorized personnel.

• The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the

manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.

• Do not use this equipment for other than its intended use.

• Servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.

• Pollution Degree: 2.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Risk of electric shock! This device utilizes high

voltage and should only be installed by a qualified installer or

electrician. Follow all local codes for installation. Before

terminating the AC power wiring verify that the main breaker

is in the off position and follow the proper lockout/tag out

procedures per NFPA Standard 70E.

AVERTISSEMENT: Risque de décharge électrique! Cette

appareil utilise une haute tension et ne doit être installé que

par un installateur qualifié ou un électricien. Suivez tous les

codes locaux pour l'installation. Avant de raccorder le câblage

du courant alternatif, vérifiez que le disjoncteur principal est

en position d'arrêt et suivez les procédures de Consignation/

Déconsignation prescrites par la norme NFPA 70E.

WARNING: For indoor use only! Must install to an electrical

junction box or wireway.

AVERTISSEMENT: Uniquement pour usage d'intérieur! Doit

être installé sur une boîte de raccordement électrique ou un

chemin de câbles.

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Installation

Ensure that the junction box is clean and free of obstructions and that all

wiring is installed correctly.

Install the Controller

Mount the controller directly to the exterior of the junction box or panel

either at the electrical load or before the load in the circuit.

Review these instructions completely before installing the controller.

1. Locate the circuit breaker panel and terminate power to the circuit.

2. Remove the cover plate and other hardware from the junction box to

access the wiring.

3. Mount the controller.

4. Refer to the wiring diagram on page 4 to connect the controller to line

power, neutral, and load wires. Use wire nuts on all connections and

individually cap any bare wires, except the orange antenna wire.

The dimmer is supplied with a wire harness that is specific to the input

voltage, either 120 VAC or 277 VAC.

a. Connect the striped green/yellow wire to the ground wire from

the breaker panel and the ground wire from the lighting load.

b. Connect the white wire to the incoming neutral wire from the

breaker panel and the neutral wire of the lighting load.

c. Connect the incoming hot wire (black 120 VAC, or brown

277 VAC) to the line input feed wire (hot) from the breaker panel.

d. Connect the red output wire to the lighting load.

5. Replace the electrical box cover plate.

6. Restore power to the circuit.

Note:

Follow applicable NEC and local electrical code

requirements when installing and powering the

controller.

Note:

Do not share the neutral wire with other loads. Connect

a dedicated neutral conductor to the electrical panel.

Note:

Do not mix fixture types on the controlled output. All

fixtures on the controlled circuit should be identical.

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Wiring Diagram

Electrical Terminations

Power to the controller is connected between the White (Neutral) and the

Black or Brown Line power (120 or 277 VAC), respectively. The orange wire

is an antenna. Do not cut, cap, or connect this wire. Use only UL-approved

wire when making connections to the controller (see table below).

Controller Interface

The controller has two LEDs and two lever-type buttons located below the

label.

Power LED and Learn LED

The Power and Learn LEDs can display green, blue, or red. LED color and

combinations indicate whether the controller is providing information via

blink codes or is in an operational mode. See Blink Codes and Operations

on page 6.

Connection Color Specification

Load Red 14 AWG, 600 V

Neutral White 14 AWG, 600 V

Line Black or Brown 14 AWG, 600 V

Neutral - To other fixtures

Black - Line, 120 V or

Brown - Line, 277 V

White - Neutral

To other 120 V or 277 V fixtures

Green/Yellow Ground

ER12CD-AU

1200 W Dimmer

Dimmable

Lighting

Fixture

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Learn Button

The [Learn] button initiates Link mode for linking compatible Echoflex

devices to the controller. See the relevant switch or sensor documentation

for information on linking. Link mode times out after 30 seconds of

inactivity.

Devices can be linked to a controller during the Echoflex pre-commissioning

process, or linked manually. Repeating the linking process for a device that

is already linked to a controller will unlink it from that controller.

Clear Button

The [Clear] button resets the controller either to its pre-commissioned state

or to its factory default state.

To reset to pre-commissioned state:

1. Press the [Clear] button until the red Power and green Learn LEDs are

both solid ON.

2. Release the [Clear] button. The red Power LED blink code indicates the

type and count of devices linked at pre-commissioning.

To reset to factory default state:

1. Press and hold the [Clear] button until the red Power and green Learn

LEDs start blinking (about 15 seconds).

2. Release the [Clear] button. The Power LED displays solid red to indicate

factory default state. All links are removed.

Test the Controller

Echoflex provides the controller in either a pre-commissioned state or a

factory default state.

• Pre-commissioned devices are linked, configured, and labeled

according to customer specifications. When powered up, the red

Power LED repeats a blink code to indicate the type and number of

devices currently linked to the controller. See Blink Codes and

Operations on page 6. To test the dimmer, press the [Learn] button

or use a linked switch.

• In factory default state, when powered up, the Power LED displays

solid red to indicate the controller has no linked devices. To test the

dimmer, press the [Learn] button or link a switch. See the relevant

switch documentation.

A maximum of 20 switches or sensors can be linked to one controller.

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Blink Codes and Operations

The tables below describe the controller's LED blink codes and operations.

• If the controller is in factory default state, the red Power LED is solid

ON.

• If the controller has one or more devices linked to it, the red Power

LED repeats a blink code to indicate the type and number of linked

devices. Long blinks = type. Short blinks = count.

Blink Codes

Operations

Description Power LED (red) Learn LED

Factory default On solid Off

Switches 1 long blink followed by short

blinks that count the switches Off

Occupancy sensors 2 long blinks followed by short

blinks that count the sensors Off

Photo sensor

(maximum of 1)

3 long blinks followed by short

blink that counts the sensor Off

Gateways and

TimeClocks

4 long blinks followed by short

blinks that count the devices Off

Demand Response 5 long blinks followed by short

blinks that count the devices Off

Entry Door Switches 6 long blinks followed by short

blinks that count the switches Off

Keycard Switches 7 long blinks followed by short

blinks that count the switches Off

Activity Power LED

(red)

Learn LED

(green) Light

Link mode Blink On solid Toggle

Store link ID On 4 seconds On solid On 4 seconds

Clear link ID Off 4 seconds On solid Off 4 seconds

Factory default On solid One blink

(on power-up) On solid

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Dimmer Settings

The interface buttons and repeating color LEDs are used to navigate the

settings menu. You can change the phase dimming mode or set the LED

drive mode to control the minimum dimming level.

Phase Dimming Mode

The controller supports three modes: Reverse, Forward, and Automatic

phase detection (default). With Automatic phase, the controller recognizes

if the load is inductive or capacitive and automatically switches to forward

phase for an inductive load or to reverse phase for a capacitive/resistive load.

To change the phase dimming mode:

1. Press and hold both the [Learn] and the [Clear] buttons until both the

Power and Learn LEDs blink blue to access the dimming menu.

2. Release both buttons. The Power LED remains ON solid blue and the

Learn LED blinks blue to indicate the current phase setting:

• 1 blink = Automatic phase detection (default)

• 2 blinks = Reverse phase dimming (for ELV, LED, incandescent, or

halogen loads)

• 3 blinks = Forward phase dimming (for MLV loads)

3. Press and release the [Learn] button to cycle through the blink codes

until your target setting displays.

4. Press and hold the [Clear] button until the Learn LED blinks blue to

save and exit the menu.

Note:

If the lighting load is not dimming smoothly when

controlled by the dimmer, contact technical services

before adjusting the phase dimming mode.

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LED Drive Mode

The LED drive mode can be enabled or disabled according to the load.

•Enabled (default) - the minimum dimming level is used. Enable the

setting for use with ELV, LED, MLV track lighting with LED loads, or

2-wire fluorescent.

•Disabled - the minimum dimming value is 0. Disable the setting for

use with halogen or incandescent, and for MLV track lighting with

halogen or incandescent loads.

To Disable LED drive mode:

1. Press and hold both the [Learn] and the [Clear] buttons until both the

Power and Learn LEDs blink blue to access the dimming menu.

2. Press the [Clear] button once to access the drive mode menu. The

Power LED remains ON solid blue and the Learn LED blinks green to

indicate:

• 1 blink = Disabled

• 2 blinks = Enabled (default)

3. Press and release the [Learn] button to cycle through the blink codes

until 1 green blink displays (disabled).

4. Press and hold the [Clear] button until the Learn LED blinks blue to

save and exit the menu.

Enable

LED drive mode and adjust minimum dimming level:

1. Press and hold both the [Learn] and the [Clear] buttons until both the

Power and Learn LEDs blink blue to access the dimming menu.

2. Press the [Clear] button once to access the drive mode menu. The

Power LED remains ON solid blue and the Learn LED blinks green to

indicate:

• 1 blink = Disabled

• 2 blinks = Enabled (default)

3. Press and release the [Learn] button to cycle through the blink codes

until 2 green blinks display (enabled).

4. Press the [Clear] button once to access the levels menu. The Power LED

remains ON solid blue and the Learn LED is ON solid red.

5. Press and release the [Learn] button to increase the minimum

dimming level by 5% increments. The default dimming level is 20%.

The levels wrap around to 0% once 100% is reached.

6. Press and hold the [Clear] button until the Learn LED blinks blue to

save and exit the menu.

The dimming menu times out after 30 seconds of inactivity.

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Compliance

For current and complete compliance information, see the Echoflex Phase

Adaptive Dimmer datasheet at echoflexsolutions.com.

FCC Compliance

Echoflex Phase Adaptive Dimmer

(For any FCC matters):

Echoflex Solutions, Inc.

3031 Pleasant View Road

Middleton, WI 53562

+1 (608) 831-4116

echoflexsolutions.com

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Any modifications or changes to this product not expressly approved by

Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the product. Operation

of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user

will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Contains FCC ID: SZV-STM300U

ISED Compliance

This device contains a license-exempt transmitter/receiver that complies with Innovation, Science,

and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired

operation of the device.

Contains IC ID: 5713A-STM300U

Conformité ISDE

Cet appareil contient un émetteur/récepteur conforme aux CNR d'Innovation, Sciences et

Développement économique Canada (ISDE) applicables aux appareils radio exempt de licence.

Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. L'appareil ne doit pas produire d'interférences.

2. L'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter toute interférence, même si l'interférence est

susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Contient ID IC: 5713A-STM300U

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