Mount the gSC2 in the desired location
The gSC2 is designed to mount on a shelf, hang in a cabinet
or rack, or mount in a structured wiring enclosure.
Shelf Mounting:
The gSC2 has rubber feet to protect finished surfaces.
Set the gSC2 in a location that will allow you to properly
manage connected wiring so that tension is not placed on the
connections. The gSC2 is relatively small and wire tension
will cause the unit to move and may cause wires to become
disconnected.
Dimension:
8-1/2” W x 1-9/16” H x 5” D (half rack)
(215.9mm W x 39.69mm H x 127mm D)
Wall Mounting:
The Wall Mounting Brackets included with the gSC2 attach to the
chassis using the included screws.
Do not use longer screws to attach the brackets as this may
permanently damage the gSC2. Utilizing the Wall Mount Brack-
ets the gSC2 may be mounted in any orientation that suits your
installation.
Using the unit with the attached brackets as a template mark
the keyhole screw locations and the security screw locations.
Pre-drill all holes and insert only the keyholes screws. Hang the
gSC2 on the keyholes screws and then insert the security screws.
Structured Wiring Cabinet Mounting: Mounting the gSC2 in
a structured wiring cabinet is essentially the same as Wall
Mounting it. The difference is that you must supply mounting
screws that are short enough to not penetrate through the wall
behind the enclosure.
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To protect your equipment from power surges and momentary power interruptions we strongly
suggest you utilize a battery-backed power supply (UPS) with this equipment.
ELAN recommends Panamax UPS and power conditioning products for use with your new gSC2.
Unpack the gSC2.
Verify that you have all packaging contents.
You should have received:
a.
gSC2
f.
1ea RJ-45 to serial DB-9
b.
12vDC Power Supply
null modem adaptor (P/N 8900599)
c.
Wall mounting brackets
g.
Relay wiring connector
d.
Wall mounting hardware
h.
WiFi antenna
e.
2ea RJ-45 to serial DB9 male adaptors
i.
Quick Install Guide (this document)
(P/N 8900597)
The g! Training Guide contains valuable hardware and software reference documentation and is considered
an important supplement to this document. You would have received the training guide while attending
g!School, however the g! Training Guide is updated regularly. Make sure you have the latest version by visiting
the ELAN Dealer website at www.elanhomesystems.com and following the “dealer” link.
Note:
The gSC2 does not have a ViaNET connection. If your installation has devices that require
ViaNET communication you will need to connect an ELAN SC1 to one of the serial RS-232 ports.
www.elanhomesystems.com
Relay Connections
Two normally open relays are available for controlling
third party devices. The included removable connector will
accept up to 16ga bare copper leads. Be careful to verify
that no portion of one wire touches the other wire. Prior to
connection verify that the connected load does not exceed 24volts
AC/DC or 1amp. If either parameter is exceeded, add a higher
capacity relay to control the load and use the gSC2 output to
control that relay.
Sense Input Connections
ELAN sensors can be used to input a status from 3rd party
devices. The status can either be ON or OFF. This can be used to
trigger an event map or as a condition of an event map. Connect
ONLY ELAN sensors to these ports.
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4
DC Power
Connection
Serial
Connections
2 bi-directional RS-232 Ports
Sense Input
Connections
2 ELAN Sensor
input Ports
IR Outputs
4 discrete IR channels.
Compatible with Xantech
single and dual emitters.
USB Modem Connections
USB - See Integration Notes for compatible equipment
Ethernet Connection
Ethernet - 10/100 Mbps
PoE IEEE 802.3at Type 2
48 VDC, 600 mA
Relay
Connections
2 Normally Open Relays
12VDC 24VAC @ 1
AMP Compatibility
WIFI Antenna
802.11 b/g/n
Reset
Reset's the
unit's IP address
to factory default
(DHCP).
Press and hold
for programming
reset.
Factory use
ONLY
Available ELAN sensors include: AUDIO, VIDEO, CONTACT CLOSURE,
VOLTAGE, LED/LIGHT, and CURRENT/MAGNETIC FIELD sensors.
E L A N
HC4/HC8
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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ELAN 2010
|
All rights reserved
.
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Sense Input Connections
The Sense Inputs of the HC4 (2) / HC8 (4) are used to conditionally execute macros and to
trigger Event Maps that have been programmed into the System Controller using the ELAN
configuration software.
When used with a conditional macro the sensor is connected to the device being
monitored. The ELAN configuration software can be used to create a macro that checks
the status of the sensor prior to issuing a command. This “conditional programming” can
be used to prevent a TV, for example, from being inadvertently turned on or off when
changing sources or turning a zone on or off.
Event Maps can be programmed that execute a command or sequence of commands when
a Sense Input is triggered. For example, a driveway sensor can be used to activate an
ELAN contact closure sensor to trigger an Event Map that turns on the outside lights. The
status of a light sensor can be used to make the triggering of the Event Map conditional. If
it is daytime the lights don’t come on. If it is nighttime, they do.
The HC4/HC8 pr5 VDC to the TIP (VSNS) connection to power the Sensor. When
the Sensor is activated, it shorts the ring (SNS) to the sleeve (GND) thereby triggering the
HC4/HC8’s Sense Input. See Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7: Sense Inputs
Available ELAN sensors include: AUDIO, VIDEO, CONTACT CLOSURE, and VOLTAGE,
LED/LIGHT, and CURRENT/MAGNETIC FIELD sensors.
Serial Connections
Connect up to 2 RS-232 serial controlled devices using the
included DB9 to RJ-45 adapters. The gSC2 serial outputs are not
compatible with RS-485 serial devices. If your project requires
RS-485 connections you will need to use a gSC10 controller.
RS-232 wiring pin-outs are as follows:
RS-232 Connections
The table shows the 568A and 568B color codes and the
function of each conductor of the RS-232 ports. Please refer to
the ELAN Integration Note for the specific device to determine
the proper RJ45 to DB9 adaptor to use.
2
DC Power
Connection
Serial
Connections
2 bi-directional RS-232 Ports
Sense Input
Connections
2 ELAN Sensor
input Ports
IR Outputs
4 discrete IR channels.
Compatible with Xantech
single and dual emitters.
USB Modem Connections
USB - See Integration Notes for compatible equipment
Ethernet Connection
Ethernet - 10/100 Mbps
PoE IEEE 802.3at Type 2
48 VDC, 600 mA
Relay
Connections
2 Normally Open Relays
12VDC 24VAC @ 1
AMP Compatibility
WIFI Antenna
802.11 b/g/n
Reset
Reset's the
unit's IP address
to factory default
(DHCP).
Press and hold
for programming
reset.
Factory use
ONLY
E L A N
HC4/HC8
INSTALLATION MANUAL
©
ELAN 2010
|
All rights reserved
.
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RS-232 Connections (Continued)
The table below shows the 568A and 568B color codes and the function of each conductor
of the RS-232 ports. Note that Comm ports one and two use pins two and three for
hardware handshaking. Some 3
rd
party devices require these connections.
See the Integration Notes for the devices you are connecting to determine which Comm
Ports and DB9 to RJ45 adapters are appropriate
RS-232 Port Pin #
568A Color Code
568B Color Code
Function
(Ports 3 +)
1
White/Green
White/Orange
N/C
N/C
2
Green
Orange
DCD
N/C
3
White/Orange
White/Green
DTR
RTS
4
Blue
Blue
GND
GND
5
White/Blue
White/Blue
RXD
RXD
6
Orange
Green
TXD
TXD
7
White/Brown
White/Brown
CTS
CTS
8
Brown
Brown
RTS
RTS
Function
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Software upgrade
Prior to configuring the product, upgrade the gSC2 software to
the latest version of g! Core Module. Core Module can be found
on the ELAN dealer website. The gSC2 is not compatible with g!
Core Module releases prior to g!7.0.
Connecting to the gSC2 on your network
The gSC2 is set from the factory for DHCP networking, which
means it receives its IP address from the network router.
Use g!Tools to find the address and connect to the gSC2.
TEST
The TEST connection is for factory and repair access only.
Do not plug anything into the TEST port. Plugging anything into
the TEST port will void the warranty and release the magic smoke.
Power Connection
Once all other connections have been completed, connect the
supplied 12VDC power supply and engage the power switch on
the front of the gSC2.
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11
RESET Switch
When pressed momentarily the RESET switch will clear the static IP setup and return the gSC2 to
DHCP as well as reset the WiFi configuration to factory default. When pressed and
held for more than 15 seconds the programming of the current version will be reset to
default. Pressing RESET while applying power will reset the software to the factory version.
WARNING! THIS CANNOT BE UNDONE!!!
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USB connection
Some accessories may be connected to the gSC2’s USB
connector. Refer to the ELAN Integration Note for the device prior
to connection.
Ethernet Connection
Connect the Ethernet connection to an available 10/100 Mbps
port on the network. This is the preferred connection.
The gSC2 may be powered over Ethernet (PoE). PoE connection
must meet IEEE 802.3at Type 2 requirements of up to 25W
(@50VDC 600mA max).
WiFi Antenna
The gSC2 includes a WiFi radio for installations where
a hardwired Ethernet connection is not available. This flexibility
allows the gSC2 to be used as both an primary
controller and to act as an extender when necessary. Ethernet
connection is preferred, and should always be used when
available. The WiFi radio should be used sparingly and only in
Extender Mode.
The antenna connector is a standard R SMA type
connector. Use only antennas provided with the equipment
or as listed on page 2 of this document. Configuring the WiFi
radio may only be accomplished while the gSC2 is connected to
an Ethernet connection and is covered in the g! Configurator
reference guide.
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7
8
IR Output Connections
Four discrete IR outputs are supplied to control third party devices.
The outputs may be configured in g! programming to utilize a
carrier or not. Each output is compatible with Xantech single and
dual emitters.
5
DC Power
Connection
Serial
Connections
2 bi-directional RS-232 Ports
Sense Input
Connections
2 ELAN Sensor
input Ports
IR Outputs
4 discrete IR channels.
Compatible with Xantech
single and dual emitters.
USB Modem Connections
USB - See Integration Notes for compatible equipment
Ethernet Connection
Ethernet - 10/100 Mbps
PoE IEEE 802.3at Type 2
48 VDC, 600 mA
Relay
Connections
2 Normally Open Relays
12VDC 24VAC @ 1
AMP Compatibility
WIFI Antenna
802.11 b/g/n
Reset
Reset's the
unit's IP address
to factory default
(DHCP).
Press and hold
for programming
reset.
Factory use
ONLY
Use only with the 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.
