ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Preface Purpose of This Manual This manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and connection examples, along with basic user information for installation and ongoing use of the C2 Communications Controller. This manual is written for the installer of this equipment.
C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: Read Information—All the safety and operating information should be read before the appliance is operated. Follow Information—All operating and use information should be followed.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL Water and Moisture—To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, these appliances should not be used near water-––for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Power Cord Protection—Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Attachments and Accessories—Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Cart, Stand, Tripod, Bracket or Table—Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice isn’t practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be notified of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL Table of Contents Purpose of This Manual ...................................................................................................................... 1 Organization .......................................................................................................................................... 1 Safety Information ...............................................................................................................................
C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Relay Design Application .................................................................................................................... 28 Chapter 3: C2 System Connections Overview System Control .................................................................................................................................... 29 C2 Rear Panel Connections ......................................................................................................
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL Door Station DIP Switch Settings ................................................................................................. 60 VBRM Video Balun .......................................................................................................................... 61 Non VBRM Applications ................................................................................................................. 62 DSF3 & DSC3 Installation .........................
C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Items in package: • C2 Communication Controller • Rack Mount Brackets • Power Cord • Installation Manual Page 10 © ELAN Home Systems 2009 • All rights reserved.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL Chapter 1: Introduction Introduction With the C2 Communication Controller, your multi-room audio system will be transformed into a whole-house communications network. This stand-alone component integrates intercom, telephone and home automation features with your existing audio system to seamlessly create an environment of whole house communication and control.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS The C2 and Your Phone Line Where Do You Install It? The C2 Controller installs on your phone line before all the telephones. This installation assures that you will be able to utilize the C2’s telephone and intercom features from any phone in your home. The C2 is typically installed close to the home’s whole-house audio system or stereo system components.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL Home Automation From your telephone, you can activate up to four relays that can be configured to trigger home automation controls such as lighting, draperies, security systems or garage door openers. Telemute The C2’s “Telemute” feature automatically mutes the music throughout your home whenever a page or door chime is activated or whenever the phone rings.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS C2 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR COM2 ELAN ARTWORKMANUAL ELAN P/N: 9900870 REVA INSTALLATION ECN: DATE: 01/09/09 HOME SYSTEMS Quick Reference Telephone Features Guide PRINTER’S INSTRUCTIONS: P/N: 9900870 RevA - INK 2/2: BLACK + PMS167/ BLACK + PMS167 - MATERIAL: 230G GLOSS ART - SIZE: 3.75’’ X 8.5’’ - SCALE: 1-1 Must Be Compliant Included with the C2RoHS Communications Controller, you will find two “Quick Reference” Telephone Feature Cards.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL A Quick Explanation All telephone feature commands are initiated from the keypad of your touch tone phone. They are simple to use and easy to remember! All telephone feature commands begin with the # (pound) symbol (factory preset). NOTE: You have the option of choosing the * (star) symbol as the beginning command key. This is selectable via DIP switch number 1 on the front of the C2.
C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Activate A Door Latch - If you wish to activate a door latch, simply press #, then 3 (the D key on your telephone keypad) followed by a 0 (the door station that most recently had it’s DB pressed.), #, 3, 1, 0 (Door Station #1), #, 3, 2, 0 (Door Station #2), #, 3, 3, 0 (Door Station #3) or #, 3, 4, 0 (Door Station #4). The door latch relay will remain open as long as you hold the 0 key.
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL Incoming Calls While Paging • While in page mode, if there is an incoming call you will hear a ring over the handset every fourth ring. To access the caller, press the flash-hook button. • While on a phone-to-phone intercom (#,7,0), if there is an incoming call, you will hear the phone ring over the handset every fourth ring. To access the caller press any digit except “0” or the flash-hook button.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS Front Panel Controls & Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 [ ] [ ] 6 15 7 14 9 8 13 10 11 12 2 * 85 1.25 65 .75 DIP SWITCHES 1 # 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 - #/* POUND/STAR 2 - 65/85 DEBOUNCE 3 - .75/1.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Front Panel LED Description Figure 1-4 and Table 1-1 provide color and description of the C2 Communications Controller front panel LEDs. 1 2 3 4 5 [ ] [ ] 6 OPEN ACCESS DOOR Figure 1-4: C2 Front Panel LEDs Item# LED Indication Status 1 Mute Status (Red) Solid ON During music mute function (#,6). Default is OFF. 2 Line 1/Line 2 Status (Red) Flashing Slow Wink Solid ON Incoming call Call On-Hold Phone Off-Hook.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS Rear Panel Connections 1 2 IN SUM 4 3 PG IN TRIGGERS OUT 5 PG/DB OUT L DB 1 POWER OUT VIA!NET 11 10 2 + - { 1 + - DB 2 OUTPUTS + - INPUTS + - + - + - VCO +12V GND POWER NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO NC C NO RELAY 1 RELAY 2 RELAY 3 RELAY 4 9 PHONE LINE 1/2 TELCO LINE 1/2 OUT IN + - + R AUDIO LOOP MOH IN (MONO) DOOR STATION BUS 8 7 6 Figure 1-5: C2 Rear Panel Connections Item# Description 1 Power Switch ON/OFF 2 Sum a
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Front Panel Adjustments Figure 1-5 shows the front panel pot adjustments for the C2 Communications Controller. Turn potentiometers clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease the various levels. 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 Figure 1-6: Front Panel Adjustments Item Description 1 Page Output Level - Adjusts the PAGE audio volume level presented to the Page/ Doorbell Output and Audio Loop Output.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS C2 Front Panel DIP Switch Settings DIP SWITCHES * 1.25 # .75 3 85 2 65 1 4 5 6 7 8 1 - #/* POUND/STAR 2 - 65/85 DEBOUNCE 3 - .75/1.25 FLASHOOK 4 - future use 5 - future use 6 - future use 7 - future use 8 - future use Figure 1-7: Front Panel DIP Switch Setting POUND”#”/STAR “*” - Selects the telephone button press (# or *) you would like to use as the initiator for all ELAN telephone communication/ relay features (i.e.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Chapter 2: C2 System Design Overview Stand-Alone Stereo System Application The C2 can be used in stand-alone applications without the use of an ELAN Multi-Room Controller. Figure 2-1 below shows the C2 being utilized with a stereo receiver and a dedicated tuner for Music-On-Hold. The scenario will provide complete Paging, Door Station Communications, Music-On-Hold, and relay functions.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS S66A Design Application The C2 will provide all communication functions when used with an ELAN S66A Integrated Multi-Zone Controller. Figure 2-2 below shows an ELAN S66A, and a C2 in a six zone system. NOTE: Volume Controls with Override are NOT required in this application.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL S86A/P Design Application The C2 interfaces easily with the S86P Multi-Room A/V Controller. Figure 2-3 shows a S86P and a C2 in a six zone system. ZONES 1 2 3 ZONE 1 ZONE 2 4 ZONE 3 5 ZONE 4 6 ZONE 5 ZONE 6 S86P 2 1 3 SOURCE IR OUTPUTS 4 5 7 6 ALL IR OUT 8 1 ELAN SENSE INPUTS 2 3 4 5 IN 6 SOURCE INPUT 1 V 120VAC 60Hz.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS S128P Design Application The C2 interfaces easily with the S128P Multi-Room A/V Controller. Figure 2-4 shows a S128P using variable outputs, along with a D16 Digital Power Amplifier to control eight zones. In this scenario, volume controls are not needed since variable outputs are being used from the S128P.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Trigger Input Design Application The C2’s Trigger Inputs are designed to accept a dry contact closure across the “+ “ and “-” terminals. An added benefit is that the Trigger Inputs provide 12VDC on the “+” terminal and ground on the “-” terminal (see Figure 2-5). This provides the ability to illuminate lighted doorbell buttons. NOTE: Trigger inputs 1 and 2 will always trigger the Door Chime assigned to Door Station 1 and Door Station 2 alerts respectively.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS Relay Design Application The C2 provides four active relays that respond to telephone commands. These relays can be configured as Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC). Possible applications include garage door openers, blinds, gates, or lifts.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Chapter 3: C2 System Connections Overview This chapter shows C2 Communications Controller system connections. System Control Cat-5 cable should be used for all C2 system connections including incoming phone lines, input and output triggers, ELAN Door Stations (including camera connections), volume controls with override and relays.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS CAUTION: ALWAYS remove power to the C2 along with any other electronics equipment prior to making any connections to or from the C2. Set the Power Switch on the back of the C2 to the OFF position prior to making connections. Blue White/Blue Orange White/Orange Green White/Green Brown White/Brown Override IR OUT IR IN N/C N/C +12V GND N/C RJ-45 to Pigtail VSE2 To +12V From IR Source (IR Sensor, Source Output, etc.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL C2 Trigger Outputs The Trigger Output choices are SUM, PG, DB1 and DB2. See Table 3-1. CAUTION: ALWAYS remove power to the C2 along with any other electronics equipment prior to making any connections to or from the C2. Set the Power Switch on the back of the C2 to the OFF position prior to making connections. ELAN MULTI-ROOM CONTROLLER Page Trigger In 3.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS C2 Relays The C2 utilizes Cat-5 connections to devices such as garage door openers, blinds, and gates which can be activated with 12 Volt or contact closure. The Relay feature allows the end user to activate these devices using any touch-tone phone in the home. CAUTION: ALWAYS remove power to the C2 along with any other electronics equipment prior to making any connections to or from the C2.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL C2 To Incoming CO & Phones Using an RJ-14 connector, connect TIP and RING from the incoming telephone service to the TELCO LINE1/2 connector as shown. Make identical connections from the PHONES LINE1/2 connector to the telephone distribution point. Make sure to use the four inner pins of the RJ14 connector exactly as shown in the drawing.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS VBRM Video Balun To Video Switcher Video Snap Lock Connector C2 + + - Door Station Bus Blue White/Blue Orange White/Orange Green White/Green Brown White/Brown Blue White/Blue Orange White/Orange Green White/Green Brown White/Brown Cat-5 External 12VDC Power Power *White/Brown *Brown *White/Green *Green White/Orange Orange White/Blue Blue DS DS+ Cat-5 * Splice White/Green with White /Brown VID + and Green with Brown VID - for camera runs between 50
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS DSF3 or DSS3 DOOR STATION Butt Splice C2 + + - Door Station Bus DS+ Blue White/Blue DS Orange White/Orange Green White/Green Brown White/Brown Cat-5 Black Red White Green ELECTRONIC DOOR LATCH RELEASE MECHANISM -DS+ 1RL2 Blue White/Blue Orange White/Orange Green White/Green Brown White/Brown INSTALLATION MANUAL Standard ELAN RJ-45 Pin-Out DOOR LATCH POWER SUPPLY - FRONT PIN # COLOR CODE + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TAB To 110V AC BLUE WHITE/BLUE ORANGE WHITE/ORANGE GREEN
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS Typical Telephone Service Connections Connecting Telephone Service & Telephone Surge Protection to the System Connect the TIP and RING for each incoming phone line from the telephone company to the TH31SRG Telephone Master Hub using a 110 punchdown tool. Up to 4 incoming lines can be attached to the TH31SRG. ELAN recommends using Cat-5 to make punchdowns to TH31SRG Telephone Master Hub.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Connecting Telephone Extensions to the TH48 Telephone Expansion Hub The TH48 Telephone Expansion Hub lets the installer connect the C2 to up to eight dualline telephone wall plate connections or sixteen single line telephones wall plate connection*. NOTE: * In the single line configuration 8 wall plate connections would have Line 1 and 8 would be configured to Line 2, if applicable.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS New Construction ELAN recommends a “home-run” wiring network using Cat-5 twisted-pair telephone wire from each telephone wall jack location to an ELAN TH48 Telephone Expansion Hub.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Retrofit Pre-existing “daisy-chained” wiring networks are perfectly compatible with the ELAN C2 Communication Controller.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS Connecting The C2 To A Multi-Line Telephone system The C2 communication features (paging, door speaker communications, relay activation, etc.) can be accessed from both Line 1 and Line 2. The TELEMUTE feature is available on both C2 lines. NOTE: Phone-to-phone intercom (#7,0) will only work with phones on the same line. For example, you can not pick up Line 1 and intercom to someone on Line 2.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Digital Subscriber Line, or DSL, is a batch of technologies that provide a digital connection (typically an Internet connection) over the copper wires of the local telephone network. DSL provides high speed Internet access to home consumers in Europe and North America. Telephone services were initially designed to carry “Plain Old Telephone Service” (POTS) or Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) calls.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS Standalone Connections (Without an ELAN Multi-Room Controller) Pre-Amp/Amp Use stereo RCA patch cables to connect the C2’s AUDIO LOOP IN to the Pre-Amp’s Main Outputs as shown. Connect the AUDIO LOOP OUT jacks to the Power Amp’s Main Inputs. This allows the C2’s Page and Doorbell signals to be heard through the speakers connected to the power amplifier.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Stereo Receiver - Tape Loop Use stereo RCA patch cables to connect the C2’s AUDIO LOOP IN to the Receiver’s Tape Loop Outputs as shown. Connect the AUDIO LOOP OUT jacks to the Receiver’s Tape Loop Inputs. This allows the C2’s Page and Doorbell signals to be heard through the speakers connected to the receiver. NOTE: Only applicable when Tape Loop is active and is dependent on receiver volume level, unless auto-sense ability is built in to the receiver.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS Paging & Door Chime Using Two Independent Stereo Systems These connections apply to both Pre-Amp/PowerAmp Systems and Stereo Receivers with Pre-Out/Main-In jacks. This scenario requires the use of an automatic (signal-sensing) line level A/B switch such as the Sonance AL-2 or the Niles SAS-1. Depending on the A/B switch, a slight time lag between the activation/deactivation of the page and doorbell signals between System #1 and System #2 may occur.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL C2 Trigger Outputs to SIM2 Sensor Integration Module Use the C2’s Trigger Outputs to activate automated devices that require voltage or contact closure such as lighting controls or VIA! Touch Panel sequences using ELAN’s SIM2 Sensor Integration Module. C2 to SIM2 Sense Input Connections DB1 Triggers Camera Video on VIA! Touch Panel LOC SYS LOCAL SYSTEM 7 1 7 1 SUM PG 3.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS ELAN Multi-Room Controller-Based Connections C2 to S66A Connections Use an RCA interconnect cable to connect the PAGE IN and MOH (Music On Hold) RCA jacks from the S66A to the PG/DB OUT and MOH IN (MONO) jacks of the C2. The colors match on the jacks - Red to Red, White to White. Connect a 3.5mm mono interconnect cable, such as an ELAN IRIC from the SUM Trigger Output to the S66A’s PAGE TRIG IN.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL C2 to S86A S86A/S86P MOH/Page Trigger Input Use an RCA interconnect cable to connect the PAGE IN and MOH (Music On Hold) RCA jacks from the S86A/P to the PG/DB OUT and MOH IN (MONO) jacks of the C2. The colors match on the jacks - Red to Red, White to White. Connect a 3.5mm mono interconnect cable, such as an ELAN IRIC from the SUM Trigger Output to the S86A/P’s PAGE TRIG IN.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS C2 to S86A Multi-Chassis Connections The S86A utilizes outputs for Page Audio and Page Trigger in order to facilitate multiple chassis. Use a mono RCA interconnect cable for Page Audio, and 3.5mm mono interconnects for Page Triggers as shown in the diagram. S86A #1 Multiple S86A Chassis Connections Page/Door Chime/MOH IN 3.5mm Mono Interconnect Cable PAGE TRIGGER OUT 3.5mm Mono Interconnect Cable S86A #2 IN 3.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL C2 To S128P S128P MOH/Page Trigger Input Use an RCA interconnect cable to connect the PAGE IN and MOH (Music On Hold) RCA jacks from the S128P to the PG/DB OUT and MOH IN (MONO) jacks of the C2. The colors match on the jacks- Red to Red, White to White. Connect a 3.5mm mono interconnect cable, such as an ELAN IRIC from the SUM Trigger Output to the S128P’s PAGE TRIG IN.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS C2 to S128P Multi-Chassis Connections The S128P utilizes outputs for Page Audio and Page Trigger in order to facilitate multiple chassis. Use a mono RCA interconnect cable for Page Audio, and 3.5mm mono interconnects for Page Triggers as shown in the diagram. S128P #3 3.5mm Mono Interconnect Cable S128P #2 3.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Chapter 4: Troubleshooting The tables in Chapter 4 provide troubleshooting symptoms along with possible causes and corrections for the C2 Communications Controller. Table 4-1 Telephone Troubleshooting Procedures Symptom Possible Cause/s What an authorized installer can do Phone won’t dial out during stutter tone (voice message waiting). Dialing or speed dialing before stutter tones play through.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS Table 4-1 Telephone Troubleshooting Procedures Symptom Possible Cause/s What an authorized installer can do Phone services provided by Banks, Credit Card Companies, etc. are not responding when you are on the C2 line. Not using #,9 system Bypass. Press #,9 to bypass the C2. This can be done either before or after you dial out, and will permit you to use all of these services (see page 6 for details).
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Table 4-2 C2 Door Station Troubleshooting Procedures Symptom Possible Cause/s What an authorized installer can do Door Station Speaker too loud and distorts during speech. Door Station Output Level is is too high. Decrease the Door Station output level by turning the DOOR STATION OUTPUT LEVEL Adjustment control located behind the Access door on the C2 Front Panel counterclockwise. If problem still exists, call ELAN Technical Support at 1-800622-ELAN.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS Table 4-2 C2 Door Station Troubleshooting Procedures Symptom Possible Cause/s What an authorized installer can do Doorbell does not work. Door Chime Output Level is turned down. Bad, stuck or miswired Doorbell button. 1. Confirm symptom and pot adjustment levels described at left. 2. Make sure the volume controls are turned up. At the Door Station Speaker, short together the two wires connected to the doorbell button.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Table 4-3 C2 Relay Troubleshooting Procedures Symptom Possible Cause/s What an authorized installer can do Relay(s) activation via telephone not working. Improper key sequence. Relay device inoperative or mis-wired. 1. Confirm that correct key sequence does not activate relay. 2. Confirm that the front panel LED associated with the relay you are trying to activate illuminates after pressing the correct key sequence.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS Table 4-5 C2 Volume Control Troubleshooting Procedures Symptom Possible Cause/s What an authorized installer can do Volume controls do not work when page or Door Chime is sent. VCO- and VCO+ may be reverse wired, or power + and - may be reversed. 1. Confirm symptom and homeowner’s findings regarding. 2. Verify that VCO+ and VCO-polarity is wired properly. 3. Verify power supply polarity is wired properly. 4.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Appendix A: Specifications Table A-1 C2 Communications Controller Specifications Item Description Power Requirements Home phone battery voltage C.O. Access Lines 120V, 60Hz, 25W 48VDC 2 Relay Type Current Limit NO/NC/COM dry contact 30VAC/DC @ 4A (max ea.) Music-On-Hold (MOH) Input Level (mono) 0 to 2.5 p-p max, adjustable Muted to +6dB. (MOH suggested input level is between -10dBv and 0dBv) Page/Doorbell (P/DB) Output Output Level (momo) 0 to 2.
C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL ELAN HOME SYSTEMS Appendix B: Door Stations Introduction ELAN’s new DS3 Series Door Station and the C2 Communications Controller provide you with full two-way communications and door latch control from your touch-tone telephones. A simple #-D (for Door) from any touch-tone phone allows you to speak with visitors at the door. Another simple button press (“0”) activates the door latch to let them in (if you are so inclined). The door latch must be installed and is not included.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Specifications Table B-1 provides the DS Series Door Station Specifications. Table B-1 Specifications Item Description Door Station Speaker 8 ohm, sealed back polyester cone Microphone Hi-gain omni-directional condenser Door Latch Relay 12VDC coil, 2A contact rating Wiring Requirements Cat-5, 1000ft max DSC3 Color Camera Specifications Imager 1/3 in. CCD Auto Iris 1/50-1/100,000 sec. Lux .05 min. Resolution 480 TV Lines Horiz.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS PreWiring & Installing The Door Stations The DSF3 and DSS3 Door Stations require two conductors to achieve full functionality. The DSC3 requires six conductors in order to utilize the camera functionality eight for long runs (over 500 feet). Cat-5 network cable is recommended in each instance. Route Cat-5 from the head-end location to each Door Station location, avoiding sharp angles.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Door Station DIP Switch Settings Each door station has DIP switches that must be set to allow the C2 to differentiate between door stations and assign unique chimes, see (Figure B-2). WARNING: The C2 must be powered down during DIP switch adjustments to ensure proper operation and implementation of the new switch settings.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS VBRM Video Balun The DSC3 Door Station with Color Camera requires the use of ELAN’s VBRM Video Balun (included) to properly pass video thru Cat-5 network cable at any significant distances. Figure 3-8 and Figure 3-9 shows the wiring connections using Cat-5 network cable. Figure B-4 shows the connections for the VBRM Video Balun.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Non VBRM Applications In the rare instance that an ELAN VBRM Video Balun is not used, the installer can still connect the DSC3 Door Station and camera, using Cat-5 for the door station, RG59/RG6 for the camera and 18/2 AWG stranded wire for power. ELAN recommends using Cat-5 wire for the DS+ and DS- connections from the door station to the C2 Door Station Bus.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS DSF3 & DSC3 Installation Both the DSF3 and DSC3 Door Stations are installed using the DBK1000 Door Station/Camera Rough-In Bracket (sold separately). In order to install the DSC3 or DSF3 Door Station in the DBK1000 the door station trim brackets must be mounted to the front of the DBK1000 (see Figure B-6).
ELAN HOME SYSTEMS C2 INSTALLATION MANUAL 1) Use 7/16 wrench to loosen the screw and rotate the camera. 2) Make sure the camera wire is located in the upper right corner of the camera module when the DSC3 is viewed from the rear. 3) Adjust the viewing angle by carefully twisting the camera bracket. 4) Once the camera has been repositioned, tighten the bracket screw to secure the camera at the desired position.
C2 ELAN INSTALLATION MANUAL HOME SYSTEMS DSS3 Installation The DSS3 is a surface mount door station designed to work with the C2, ELAN’s next generation in-home communications controller. Connect the DSS3 Door Station using Cat-5 network cable as shown in Figure 3-8 and Figure 3-9. The DSS3 has a surface mounting plate that attaches to most surfaces with 4 wall anchors and 4 screws. Attach attach the door station and surface bracket as shown in Figure B-8.
ELAN HOME C2 SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL Appendix C: Rack Mounting Rack-Mount Brackets When mounting the C2 controller in an equipment rack, use the included rack mount brackets for secure mounting and proper ventilation. The C2 requires one rack space. To install the C2 into a standard 19” equipment rack: 1. Mount the brackets onto the C2 chassis from the front (Figure C-1). Figure: C-1 2. Ensure that the brackets are flush with the front of the C2.
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P/N 9900991 REV: F
Limited Warranty ELAN HOME SYSTEMS L.L.C. (“ELAN”) warrants the C2 Communications Controller to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of two years (2 years) from date of purchase. If within the applicable warranty period above purchaser discovers that such item was not as warranted above and promptly notifies ELAN in writing, ELAN shall repair or replace the item at the company's option.
