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Requirements

• Toolstoinstallthebackbox,suchasatape

measure,pencil,hammerorscrewdriver

• Nailsorscrews(4to6)

• AntennaKits(optional,soldseparately)

-Antenna,12”(C4-AK-26cm)

-ExternalAntenna,10’,EWA2450M(C4-AK-3M)

Speciﬁcations

Dimensions

(HxWxD)

6.1”x4.1”x3”(156mmx104mmx76mm)

Weight 1.10lbs.

Network EthernetorWiFi(802.11b/g/n)

Grounding Requirements

Thefollowingtableindicateswhichpoweroptions

requireanearthground.

Power Type Earth Ground?

AC Yes,requiredforsafety.

PowerOverEthernet(PoE) No.Donotconnect.

DC Recommended;notrequired.

Network and Power Considerations

ThisdeviceusesanEthernetorWiFinetwork

connectionandcanbepoweredusingPoE,AC,or

DC.

NOTE:ItisrecommendedtouseEthernet

ratherthanWiFiforthebestnetwork

connectivity.SeetheDoor Station - Exterior

Setup Guideforwiringinstallationdetails.

Mounting Tips

Followthesetipsforbestresults.

1 InstalltheDoorStationinaplacewhereitwillbe

protectedfromwater(e.g.,rain,sprinklers,etc.).

2 DonotexposetheDoorStationtodirect

sunlight.Forinstallationsindirectsunlight,the

SatinNickelmodel(C4-DCS-EN-SN)willyieldthe

leastamountofcolorfading.

3 Findanappropriateexteriorlocationforthe

DoorStation.AlsoseetheDoor Station - Exterior

Setup Guideforbackboxplacement.

a MounttheDoorStationwherethevideo

Supported Model

• C4-DSBB-E-MDoorStationMetalBackBox

Figure1.DoorStationBackBox

General Description

Control4®providesabackboxtoaccommodatethe

installationofaControl4DoorStation-Exterior(C4-

DSC-EN-xx).

Box Contents

UnpacktheDoorStationBackBoxandensurethe

followingitemsareincludedinthebox.

ContactyourControl4Dealerimmediatelyifyound

anymissingordamagedcomponents.

• Control4DoorStationBackBox

(modelC4-DSBB-E-M)

DoorStationBackBox

InstallationGuide

Summary of content (21 pages)

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™ Requirements • Tools to install the back box, such as a tape measure, pencil, hammer or screwdriver • Nails or screws (4 to 6) • Antenna Kits (optional, sold separately) Door Station Back Box Installation Guide - Antenna, 12” (C4-AK-26cm) - External Antenna, 10’, EWA 2450M (C4-AK-3M) Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D) 6.1” x 4.1” x 3” (156 mm x 104 mm x 76 mm) Weight 1.10 lbs. Network Ethernet or WiFi (802.
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IMPORTANT! Make sure the back box ™ protrudes far enough out (0.118” or 3 mm) from the exterior wall surface (brick, rock, stucco, wood, concrete, etc.) to allow the plate and gasket to seal the Door Station (see Figure 2). Door Station Back Box Installation Guide Figure 2. Back Box Side View in Wall with Door Station Faceplate camera is aimed at an average person’s height so the viewer can see the person calling in.
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4 If using WiFi, the WiFi antenna must be installed in the back box and extend outside the box. Figure 4. Gound Wires from Door Station to Back Box Back Box Door Station Faceplate NOTE: Do not allow any contact of the antenna element to any metal surface on the back box; otherwise, antenna performance will diminish. Figure 3. Ground Wire to Door Station Ground Wire Warnings IMPORTANT! Improper use or installation can cause LOSS/DAMAGE OF PROPERTY.
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Warranty Limited 2-year Warranty. Go to http://www.control4. com/warranty for details. About This Document Part number: 200-00244, Rev. E 6/05/2012 control4.com | 4 ©2012 Control4. All rights reserved. Control4, the Control4 logo, the Control4 iQ logo and the Control4 certified logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Control4 Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other names and brands may be claimed as the property of their respective owners.
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™ Specifications Door Station - Exterior Setup Guide Dimensions (H x W x D) 7.19” (182 mm) x 5.13” (130 mm) x 2.3” (58 mm) Weight 3.25 lbs. (1.474 kg) Shipping Weight 3.25 lbs. (1.474 kg) Network 10/100 BaseT Ethernet (preferred) or WiFi (802.
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Pre-Installation ™ 1 Find the best exterior location for the Door Station. See “Mounting Tips” below. 2 Door Station - Exterior Setup Guide Install the Door Station Back Box. See the Door Station Back Box Installation Guide for details. 3 Determine which network and power options to use (see “Network Options” and “Power Options”). 4 (WiFi only).
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1 2 Install the Door Station in a place where it will be installation option that works best with the system protected from water (e.g., rain, sprinklers, etc.). before installing the Door Station. Do not expose the Door Station to direct sunlight. If the sun hits the Door Station, Control4 Power Options recommends to purchase the Satin Nickel 3 model (C4-DCS-EN-SN) to reduce fading and CAUTION! Do not attempt to use PoE, AC, and degradation of the Door Station. DC power at the same time.
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Power and Network Installations To install the Door Station with Ethernet and AC Choose one of these six (6) options to connect the 1 power: (see Figure 4). Door Station’s wiring: • Ethernet with PoE (preferred) 2 Connect a ground wire from the Door Station to one of the back box lugs (see Figure 12). • Ethernet with AC • Ethernet with DC Plug the Ethernet cable into the Door Station 3 Connect a second earth-ground or house-ground • WiFi with AC wire from the second back box lug to the home.
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1 separately). Plug the Ethernet cable into the Door Station (see Figure 5). 2 3 Connect a ground wire from the Door Station to To install the Door Station with WiFi and AC power: one of the back box lugs (see Figure 12). 1 4 one of the back box lugs (see Figure 6). Connect a second earth-ground or houseground wire from the second back box lug to the Connect a ground wire from the Door Station to 2 Connect a second earth-ground or house-ground home.
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Option 5: WiFi Connection with DC Power Figure 7. WiFi with DC Power Contacts and Relays This option sets up WiFi and DC power. Antenna Ethernet Connection Ensure that you have WiFi in the home. NOTE: WiFi requires an antenna (sold separately). To install the Door Station with WiFi and DC power: 1 Connect a ground wire from the Door Station to one of the back box lugs (see Figure 12). 2 Connect a second earth-ground or house-ground wire from the second back box lug to the home.
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Reset/Factory Restore the Door Station Figure 8. WiFi with PoE WiFi Antenna To reset or factory restore the Door Station: 1 Unscrew the faceplate (top and bottom) and pull the Door Station out from the back box just enough to expose the Reset button (see Figure 2). 2 While powered press the Reset button on the bottom of the Door Station to reset or restore the Door Station. • Quick press. Press to reset the Door Station. • Long press. Press until the button on the faceplate begins to blink rapidly.
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3 Figure 10. 3m Antenna Kit Thread the other end of the antenna through the back wall of the back box (see Figure 12). Figure 12. Thread Antenna Through Back Box WiFi Antenna Kit Installation (Optional) Before you install the antenna: 1 Make sure the Door Station is assembled. 2 Make sure the Door Station back box is installed in the wall. See the Door Station Back Box Installation Guide for details. 4 Leave the other end of the antenna hanging outside the back box.
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Figure 13. Contacts and Relays Contacts Relays depress. 3 Insert the wire. Ensure that the wire inserts all the way into the hole. 4 Release the screwdriver. Example Wiring Figure 15. Relay Port: Normally Open (e.g., Doorbell) Connect to a Port The Door Station provides six (6) ports for use as two (2) contact sets and one (1) relay (see Figure 14). • Contact (2 sets). Terminal connector for one (1) dry contact closure, logic input connection, for gate control, etc.
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claims, representations or warranties regarding the Dealers should take time to assure they are not security of this product and accepts no liability for creating an unforeseen security risk for the customer, any security risk attendant to a specific installation. and any such risks should be discussed with the customer prior to the installation. 1 The Door Station - Exterior ships standard with 2 security screws.
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IMPORTANT! Using this product in a manner other than outlined in this document voids your warranty. Further, Control4 is NOT liable for any damage incurred with the misuse of this product. See “Warranty.” Important! Utilisant ce produit en quelque sorte autre que décrit dans ce document vide votre garantie. De plus, Control4 n’est pas responsable d’aucun dommage encouru avec l’abus de ce produit. Voyez que «Warranty.
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Regulatory Compliance & Safety Information for Contol4 Model C4-DSC-EN-XX. Electrical Safety Advisory Important Safety Information Read the safety instructions before using this product. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8.
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18. CAUTION: As with all batteries, there is a risk of explosion or personal injury if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used battery according to the instructions of the battery manufacturer and applicable environmental guidelines. Do not open, puncture or incinerate the battery, or expose it to conducting materials, moisture, liquid, fire or heat above 54° C or 130° F. 19.
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and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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This equipment must be installed by qualified professionals or contractors in accordance with FCC Part 15.203 & IC RSS-210, Antenna Requirements. Do not use any antenna other than the one provided with the unit. RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with the FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set fourth for portable transmitting devices operation in an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions to satisfy RF exposure compliance.
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Telecom & Radio - 1999/5/EC Radio equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive: EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10) RoHS - 2002/95/EC Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) & WEEE - 2002/96/EC Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). We, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above directives and standards.
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Recycling Control4 understands that a commitment to the environment is essential for a health life and sustainable growth for future generations. We are committed to supporting the environmental standards, laws, and directives that have been put in place by various communities and countries that deal with concerns for the environment. This commitment is represented by combining technological innovation with sound environmental business decisions.