Control4 C4EA3 Controller for home automation system User Manual

Control4 Controller for home automation system

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Supported model• C4-EA3 Entertainment and Automation Controller, 3 ZoneIntroductionThe low-cost EA-3 Controller in the Entertainment and Automation line of controllers lets you control lights, home theaters, audio and video, and other devices controlled by infrared (IR), IP, or serial connections. The controller has a fast processor, dual-spectrum built-in WiFi, HDMI output for Control4 On-Screen Navigator, and ZigBee radio. The EA-3 is perfect for single rooms or smaller homes.The controller also includes extensive media management for audio and video content: CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs; digital media stored on connected devices and streaming audio services, such as Rhapsody, TuneIn, and others. Use an external storage device, such as an external USB drive or NAS (network-attached storage), to store music and photos. The EA-3 Controller mounts easily on a wall behind the TV.After you install and configure the controller with other Control4 devices, your customers can control their system using popular Control4 interfaces (sold separately).Box contentsThe following items are included in the box:• Control4 EA-3 Controller (C4-EA3)• EA-3 Wall-Mount Bracket (C4-WMEA3)• AC power cord• IR emitters (6)• Dual-band antennas (2)• Single-position terminal block for contact/relay• Warranty cardAccessories sold separately• Control4 3.5 mm-to-DB9 Serial Cable (C4-CBL3.5-DB9B)• Rack Mount Kit (C4-XXXX)• EA-3 Wall-Mount Bracket (C4-WMEA3) WarningsCaution! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.Avertissement ! Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.Caution! In an over-current condition on USB or contact output the software disables the output. If the attached USB device or contact sensor does not appear to power on, remove the device from the controller.Avertissement ! Dans une condition de surintensité sur USB ou sortie de contact le logiciel désactive sortie. (additional translation needed)For more information, visit the Products pages at www.control4.com.Requirements and specificationsNote: We recommend using Ethernet instead of WiFi for the best network connectivity. Note: The Ethernet or WiFi network should be installed before you install the EA-3 Controller. Composer Pro is required to configure this device. See the Composer Pro User Guide (ctrl4.co/cpro-ug) for details.SpecificationsModel number C4-EA3Inputs / Outputs Video out 1 video out—1 HDMIVideo HDMI 1.4 output; HD 720p/1080p, 50-60 HzAudio out 3 audio out—1 HDMI, 1 stereo analog (3.5 mm), 1 digital coaxAudio in 2 audio in—1 stereo analog (3.5 mm), 1 digital coaxAudio playback formats MP3: 32 kbps to 320 kbps, iTunes Plus, WMA, WMA lossless, Apple lossless, CBR, VBR, AAC, FLAC, and uncompressed WAV and AIFF.NetworkEthernet 10/100/1000BaseT compatible (required for controller setup). PoE+ supported.Power over Ethernet 802.3af / 12.95WBuilt-in Ethernet switch 1 Ethernet/PoE in + 1 Ethernet switch portWireless Dual-Band Wireless-N (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 802.11n/g/b)Wireless security WEP, WPA, and WPA2Wireless antenna External reverse SMA connectorZigBee Pro 802.15.4ZigBee antenna External reverse SMA connectorUSB port 1 USB 2.0 port, 500mA minimum, 600mA maximumControlIR OUT 6 IR out, 5V 27mA max output1 IR blaster, frontIR capture 1 IR receiver, front; 0-60 KHzSERIAL OUT 3 Serial out (shared with IR out 1-3)Contact 1 contact sensor—36V DC maximum operation. The available current for 12V contact output is 1.25A maximum.Relay 1 relay—AC: 36V, 2A; DC: 24V, 2A maximum operation. PowerPower requirements 100-240 VAC, 60/50Hz or PoE+Power consumption Max: 18W, 61 BTUs/hourIdle: 9W, 30 BTUs/hourOtherOperating temperature 32˚ - 104˚ F (0˚ - 40˚ C)Storage temperature 4˚ - 158˚ F (-20˚ - 70˚ C)M Ethernet/POE—RJ-45 jack for a 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet connection. Use this port as the ‘uplink port’ to your local network. If using PoE+ to power the controller, this port must be used.N ZIGBEE—Reverse SMA connector for ZigBee antenna.Installing the controllerTo install the controller:1 Ensure that the home network is in place before starting system setup. The controller requires a network connection, Ethernet (recommended) or WiFi, to use all of the features as designed. When connected, the controller can access web-based media databases, communicate with other IP devices in the home, and access Control4 system updates.2 Mount the controller behind a TV, on a wall, placed in a rack, or stacked on a shelf. See “Wall mount options” below if mounting the controller on a wall or behind a TV.3 Connect the controller to the network.• Ethernet—To connect using an Ethernet connection, plug the data cable from the home network connection into the controller’s RJ-45 port (labeled “ETHERNET/POE”) and the network port on the wall or at the network switch. Note: If using PoE+ to power the controller, make all connections prior to plugging in the PoE injector or switch.• WiFi—To connect using WiFi, first connect the controller to Ethernet, and then use Composer Pro System Manager to reconfigure the controller for WiFi. Important: Do not install your EA controller on a 172.18.xxx.xxx subnet.4 Connect system devices. Attach IR and serial devices as described in “Connect the IR ports/serial ports” and “Set up IR emitters.”5 Set up any external storage devices as described in “Setting up external storage devices” in this document.6 Power up the controller. Plug the power cord into the controller’s power plug port and then into an electrical outlet. Mounting the controller behind a TV or on the wallUsing the included Wall-Mount Bracket (C4-WMEA3), the EA-3 can easily be mounted behind a TV, on the wall using a 1- or 2-gang wall box, or mounted directly on the wall. See the EA-3 Wall-Mount Bracket Installation Guide for details.Pluggable terminal block connectorsFor the contact and relay ports, the EA-3 makes use of a pluggable terminal block connector which is a removable plastic part that locks in individual wires (included).To connect a device to the pluggable terminal block:1 Insert one of the wires required for your device into the appropriate opening in the pluggable terminal block you reserved for that device (see Figure 3).2 Insert the wire:• If using solid-core wire, insert the wire into the hole below the slotted retention tab, and ensure that the wire is tightly secured.• If using stranded wire, press the slotted retention tab in using a small, flat-blade screwdriver. Insert the wire into the hole below the tab, and then release the tab to secure the wire.Example: If you add a motion sensor (see Figure 5), connect its wires to the following contact openings:• Power input to +12V• Output signal to SIG• Ground connector to GNDNote: If you connect dry contact closure devices, such as doorbells, connect the switch between +12V (Power) and SIG (Signal).Control4 EA-3 ControllerInstallation GuideFan dB level Max: 35 dBDimensions (H x W x D) 8.75" (221 mm) x 5.875" (149 mm) x 1.25" (31 mm)Weight 1.60 lbs (0.74 kg)Shipping weight 2.75 lbs (1.26 kg)Additional resourcesThe following resources are available for more support.• Control4 Knowledgebase: kb.control4.com and Dealer Forums: forums.control4.com• Control4 Technical Support• Control4 website: www.control4.com• Composer Pro documentation in online help or PDF format available on the Dealer Portal under Support: ctrl4.co/docsFront viewA Data LED—The LED indicates that the controller is streaming audio.B IR window—IR blaster and IR receiver for learning IR codes.C Caution LED—This LED shows solid red, then blinks blue during the boot process. Note: The Caution LED flashes yellow during the factory restore process. See “Factory Restore” in this document.D Link LED—The blue LED indicates that the controller has been identified in a Control4 Composer project and is communicating with Director.E Power LED—The blue LED indicates that AC power is connected. The controller turns on immediately after power is applied to it.Back viewA WIFI—Reverse SMA connector for WiFi antenna.B Power plug port—AC power receptacle for an IEC 60320-C5 power cord.C Contact/Relay port—Connect one relay device and one contact sensor device to the terminal block connector. Relay connections are COM, NC (normally closed), and NO (normally open). Contact sensor connections are +12, SIG (signal), and GND (ground).D Serial and IR OUT—3.5 mm jacks for up to six IR emitters or for a combination of IR emitters and serial devices. Ports 1, 2, and 3 can be configured independently for serial control or for IR control. See “Connect IR/serial ports” in this document for more information.E DIGITAL COAX IN—Allows audio to be shared over the local network to other Control4 devices.F AUDIO IN and OUT—Stereo audio input and output ports (3.5 mm stereo audio jack). Allows audio to be shared (AUDIO IN) over the local network to other Control4 devices. Outputs audio (AUDIO OUT) shared from other Control4 devices or from digital audio sources (local media or digital streaming services such as TuneIn).G DIGITAL COAX OUT—Outputs audio (AUDIO OUT) shared from other Control4 devices or from digital audio sources (local media or digital streaming services such as TuneIn).H HDMI OUT—An HDMI port to display navigation menus. Also an audio out over HDMI.I ID button—Button to identify the device in Composer Pro.J FACTORY RESTORE—Restores the controller to its factory defaults. This also reboots the controller. K USB—One port for an external USB drive. See “Set up external storage devices” in this document.L Ethernet—Ethernet port that can be used as a network switch to connect another local Ethernet device to the network.A B C D EAB C D E F G H I KJ L NM

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