Quick-Start Guide
EZIO2X4 Input/Output Controller
Your EZIO2X4 puts control of loads and monitoring of signals where
needed, avoiding wiring complications. The unit has 2 relays to control
small, DC or AC loads with INSTEON or X10 commands. Outputs can be
linked simultaneously or individually to a group command from a controller
such as a KeypadLinc or ControlLinc and timers can pulse each output from
1 second to 255 minutes. Up to 4 external signals such as contact closures
or analog sensors (0—5VDC) can trigger group commands on their
opening, closing or changing levels to cause INSTEON events. Behavior of
the 4 inputs is programmable with the help of a free Windows-XP utility or
home automation software. Two of the inputs are opto-isolated and another
two are configurable for analog signals such as those from environmental
(light, temperature, pressure, humidity, etc.) sensors.
EZIO2X4 has a built-in power line interface and is programmed/controlled
through the power line. INSTEON and X10 compatibility means virtually
unlimited connectivity, including wireless networks and the Internet.
Installation
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Select a suitable power outlet that is close to the loads and
sensors to be connected. Avoid exposure to moisture. If
installing outdoors, use only an approved outdoor weather-
proof enclosure.
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Connection of the
Output Relays:
Follow the picture
on the label and
note the nomenclature (Rx_A and Rx_B) on the detachable
terminal barrier connector (shown above) for relays 1 and 2.
Note that each relay acts as a switch (rated .5A at 30VDC or
120VAC) to close the circuit to the controlled load. Con-
nect the loads to be controlled (e.g. valve motors, curtain
actuators, door lock solenoids, garage door switches, etc.) to
each pair of relay terminals (i.e. load 1 between R1_A and
R1B, and load 2 between R2_A and R2_B). Each relay is
individually controlled by either direct or group Insteon
messages, or by X10 commands. A subsequent section of
this guide describes how to link an Insteon sender or X10
controller to each output. Using Insteon, it is also possible
to take a “snapshot” of the state of the outputs for single
command “recollection” of the snapshot as part of a scene.
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Connection of the Inputs:
Two sets of inputs to your
EZIO2X4 are available through the same terminal connector
pictured above and described separately below. Notice also
that separate terminals are provided for +5VDC (20 mA.
maximum) and Ground.
Opto-Isolated Inputs:
Inputs I1 and I2 can be used in a
way that the signal source is totally isolated from the
EZIO2X4, as may be the requirement for certain alarm
panel monitoring. In this case, the input must provide a
voltage between 3 and 30 VDC, connected between the
positive (I1+ or I2+) and negative (I1– or I2-) terminals. If
isolation is not required, these inputs can easily be con-
nected to “dry” contact closures such as those from external
relays, proximity detectors or door closure sensors. In this
case, connect the positive (I1+ or I2+) terminal to the +5V
terminal, and the contact closure between the negative (I1-
or I2-) terminal and the GND terminal.
I3 and I4 as Digital Inputs:
As configured by default, in-
puts I3 and I4 can be used to monitor voltage levels that
have distinct thresholds (0—1VDC for ON, and 3—5VDC
for OFF.) These are the levels typically produced by digital
devices such as a control output from a liquid level detector
or telephone answering device. Keep in mind that the de-
vice output can not be of the “dry” type; in other words, the
output connecting to the EZIO2X4 I3 or I4 inputs must pro-
vide a voltage level required to cause a change that the
EZIO2X4 can recognize. If needed, a “pull-up” resistor can
be connected between the particular input (I3 or I4) and the
+5VDC terminal.
In this case, do not exceed the maximum
20mA current rating of this terminal.
I3 and I4 as Analog Inputs:
A software program such as
our free utility or a home automation program may be used
to configure I3 and I4 as inputs that respond to and measure
the level of voltages between 0 and 5VDC. Typical uses for
this type of monitoring could be light, temperature, pres-
sure, humidity, or other slowly and discretely varying lev-
els. The value of the voltage at each of the inputs is inter-
nally converted to a number between 0 and 1023 (10 bits)
which can be read via Insteon commands or used to trigger
alarm conditions. Alarms are simply events when the
EZIO2X4 sends a group message to the Insteon network.
Using this facility, an alarm can be set to send an Insteon
OFF group command when the voltage on the given input
goes over a certain level, and an Insteon ON group com-
mand when the voltage falls below a different level. This
allows many possibilities for closed-loop control such as for
maintaining the level of a pool, the temperature in a room,
the humidity in a greenhouse, etc.
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Plug your EZIO2X4 into an AC outlet. The LED on its side
will flash on and off rapidly a few times, then turn on and
off for about 1 second (indicating successful internal diag-
nostics), and finally glow steadily. The unit is now ready
for routine operation or programming.
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Detachable Terminal
Block for Connection
to Inputs and Outputs
Pass-through
Outlet
Set-Button and
LED
Version 1.0 2/20/07
Applies to firmware 1.3 and above
