Control4 C4EA5 Controller for home automation system User Manual

Control4 Controller for home automation system

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Control4 EA-5 ControllerInstallation GuideSupported model• C4-EA5 Entertainment and Automation Controller, 5 ZoneIntroductionThe EA-5 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, ZigBee radio, and expansion module. The EA-5 is perfect for large homes and multi-room projects.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. 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-5 Controller (C4-EA5)• AC power cord• IR emitters (6)• Warranty card• Rack ears (2)• Dual-band antenna (3)• Four-position terminal block for contacts and relaysAccessories sold separately• Rack Mount Kit (C4-XXXX)• Control4 3.5 mm-to-DB9 Serial Cable (C4-CBL3.5-DB9B)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-5 Controller. Composer Pro is required to configure this device. See the Composer Pro User Guide (ctrl4.co/cpro-ug) for details.SpecificationsModel number C4-EA5Inputs / Outputs Video out 1 video out—1 HDMIVideo HDMI 1.4 output; HD 720p/1080p, 50-60 HzAudio out 5 audio out—1 HDMI, 2 stereo analog, 2 digital coaxAudio in 4 audio in—2 stereo analog, 2 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). Built-in Ethernet switch 1 Ethernet in + 4 gigabit Ethernet switch portsWireless Dual-Band Wireless-N (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 802.11n/g/b)Wireless security WEP, WPA, and WPA2Wireless antenna 2 external reverse SMA connectorsZigBee Pro 802.15.4ZigBee antenna External reverse SMA connectoreSATA port 1 eSATA portUSB port 1 USB 2.0 port, 500mA minimum, 600mA maximumControlIR OUT 8 IR out, 5V 27mA max output1 IR blaster, frontIR capture 1 IR receiver, front; 0-60 KHzSERIAL OUT 4 Serial out (2 DB9 ports and 2 shared with IR out 1-2)Contact 4 contact sensors—36V DC maximum operation. The available current for 12V contact output is 1.25A maximum.Relay 4 relays—AC: 36V, 2A; DC: 24V, 2A maximum operation. PowerPower requirements 100-240 VAC, 60/50HzPower consumption Max: 40W, 136 BTUs/hourIdle: XXW, XX BTUs/hourOtherOperating temperature 32˚ - 104˚ F (0˚ - 40˚ C)Storage temperature 4˚ - 158˚ F (-20˚ - 70˚ C)Fan dB level Max: 35 dBDimensions (H x W x D) 17.5" (444 mm) x 10.125" (258 mm) x 1.875" (49 mm) w/feetWeight 6.85 lbs (3.10 kg)Shipping weight 9.30 lbs (4.20 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 Power plug port—AC power receptacle for an IEC 60320-C13 power cord.B WIFI 1—Antenna 1 for the WiFi radio.C Contact/Relay port—Connect up to four relay devices and four contact sensor devices 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 GIGABIT SWITCH—Four port gigabit-ethernet switch to connect other local devices to the network.E ETHERNET IN—RJ-45 jack for a 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet connection.F USB—One port for an external USB drive (e.g., FAT32-formatted devices). See “Set up external storage devices” in this document.G E-SATA—One port for an external eSATA drive. See “Set up external storage devices” in this document.H WIFI 2—Antenna 2 for the WiFi radio.I SERIAL—Two serial ports for RS-232 control. See “Connecting the serial ports” in this document.J ID and FACTORY RESET—ID button to identify the device in Composer Pro. FACTORY RESET button to restore the controller to factory defaults. Can also reboot the controller. K HDMI OUT—An HDMI port to display system menus. Also an audio out over HDMI.L IR / SERIAL—Eight 0.5 mm jacks for up to eight IR emitters or for a combination of IR emitters and serial devices. Ports 1 and 2 can be configured independently for serial control, or for IR control. See “Setting up IR emitters” in this document for more information.M DIGITAL AUDIO—Two digital coax audio input and two output ports. Allows audio to be shared (IN 1 or 2) over the local network to other Control4 devices. Outputs audio (OUT 1 or 2) shared from other Control4 devices or from digital audio sources (local media or digital streaming services such as TuneIn.)N ANALOG AUDIO—Two stereo audio input and two output ports. Allows audio to be shared (IN 1 or 2) over the local network to other Control4 devices. Outputs audio (OUT 1 or 2) shared from other Control4 devices or from digital audio sources (local media or digital streaming services such as TuneIn.)O ZIGBEE—Antenna for the ZigBee radio.A B C D EA B C D E F G H I J K L MN OInstalling 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 in a rack or stacked on a shelf. Always allow plenty of ventilation. See “Mounting the controller in a rack” in this document. 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 IN”) and the network port on the wall or at the network 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 “Connecting the IR ports/serial ports” and “Setting 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 in a rackUsing the included rack-mount ears, the EA-5 can easily be mounted in a rack for convenient installation and flexible rack placement.To attach the rack ears to the controller:1 Remove the three screws in each of the rubber feet on the bottom of the controller.2 Remove the rubber feet and place the rack ears. The rack ears can be positioned for front or rear rack mounting.3 Use two of the screws from the rubber feet to secure the rack ears to the controller.Pluggable terminal block connectorsFor the contact and relay ports, the EA-5 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.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: To add a motion sensor (see Figure 3), connect its wires to the following contact openings:• Power input to +12V• Output signal to SIG• Ground connector to GNDNote: To connect dry contact closure devices, such as doorbells, connect the switch between +12V (Power) and SIG (Signal).

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