Figure 13. Contacts and Relays
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. Provides power for small
devices (12 V), signal input (SIG), return path
(GND). The current, 100 mA, is shared across
both sets of contacts.
NOTE
: Do not use contacts that are grounded.
The Door Station only supports non-grounded
contacts.
• Relay
(1). Terminal connector for one (1)
normally closed or normally opened switchable
connection for doorbell control (see Figure 15) or
gate control. The set contains a connection for
Normally Opened (NO), Normally Closed (NC),
and Common (COM).
Figure 14. Contact/Relay Locations
1
To attach the wires to the contacts or relay, select
one of the large bottom-row holes (see Figure 13;
notice that the top row holes are smaller than the
bottom-row holes).
2
Using a small flat screwdriver, insert the
screwdriver into the slot on the small block that
sits between the two rows of holes adjacent to
the port and push down firmly. The block will
depress.
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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)
Troubleshooting
Boot Up
When the Door Station is booting up, if the button
blinks and does not stop after (3) minutes or longer,
there is a problem with the device and it will have to
be restored. See “Reset/Restore the Door Station”
later in this document.
Factory Restore
To restore the device to its default factory settings,
see “Reset/Restore the Door Station” later in this
document.
Security Best Practices
The Control4 Door Station – Exterior is the first
smart Control4 device designed to be installed on
the outside of a dwelling. The Door Station has
connections for relays (to open doors, gates, etc.)
and contacts. If installed without the proper security
precautions, unauthorized access to the Door Station
could provide access to Ethernet signals, Control4
signaling, and gate or door relays. Control4 advises
Control4 Dealers to be aware of these risks and take
all necessary precautions depending on each specific
installation you will be doing.
It is each Dealer’s sole responsibility to advise their
customer at each installation of any security risks
specific to such installation. Control4 makes no
claims, representations or warranties regarding the
Contacts
Relays
