ETA Systems ETA-ECM20, Manual

Page 1: ... 1601 Jack McKay Blvd Ennis Texas 75119 U S A Telephone 800 321 6699 Fax 800 996 3821 ETA RACEWY6 Electrical Housing for ETA ECM20 ETA ECM20M ETA RACEWY6 Electrical Housing for ETA ECM20 ETA ECM20M ETA ECM20 ETA ECM20M Electrical Control Module 20A Power Conditioner ...

Page 2: ... Between Electrical Control Modules ECM 9 Panel Features of the ETA ECM20 ETA ECM20M 9 ECM Features Behind the Panel 10 ECM 3BP Raceway Blank Plate 11 ECM ACIN Wire Kit 11 Wiring the ECM Modules 11 System Wiring Configurations 11 Connecting an ECM Module to an ETA ECS6RM Controller 12 ECM Data and Wiring Considerations 14 Operating an ECM Without A Controller 14 ECM Troubleshooting 15 Specificatio...

Page 3: ...t can be injected into the power system can be immense with voltages reaching 6kV or amperage peaks of 3000A These spikes are very fast and usually only last for a very short period of time To protect against this potential problem incoming AC Mains have special suppression circuitry to eliminate the unwanted energy This circuitry is very fast and can suppress unwanted energy within a nanosecond w...

Page 4: ...trol Module Raceway system was designed to be flexible with features that allow it to be used in a variety of applications The sequenced outputs allow the turning of equipment On and Off in a particular order to eliminate an in rush of current and audible pops that often occur with non sequenced power strips It also can be used solely for protection against lightning strikes or voltage surges If f...

Page 5: ... electric shock or fire Do not place any metallic objects or containers with liquid on the top of the product If any liquid spills into the unit fire or electric shock may result Never operate this product or touch the power supply cord during an electrical storm electric shock may result Never exceed the wattage on the product when connecting equipment Fire and or property damage may result Opera...

Page 6: ... tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate no...

Page 7: ...e All electrical wiring must be done by a certified electrician All cover plates must be secured tightly There shall be no open slots Blank cover plates are available Top and bottom mounting tabs are incorporated to mount inside an ETA Systems Rack All rack mount rails are designed to be breakaway if they are not needed Simply bend the tab back and forth until the tab breaks away Be careful of sha...

Page 8: ...ion AC Mains Voltage monitoring EVS circuitry and Remote Activation In certain application we suggest using an ETA ECM20 module vs an ETA ECM20M like in places where some of the features would be redundant because of the electrical location of the ECM module This would be a cost savings to use a less expensive ECM module where redundant circuitry is not needed Example One 20A incoming AC line wher...

Page 9: ...cal Power Conditioner and Surge Suppressor For it to be remotely monitored and activated the switch must be in the External Trigger position 3 Incoming AC LED This LED will illuminate Red when the ECM has incoming AC power present at the module This LED must be ON to operate Note If this LED is not illuminated check the following 1 The unit is plugged in 2 The AC Mains Breaker feeding the AC leg t...

Page 10: ...suppress unwanted energy within a nanosecond while sustaining the suppression up to 2 milliseconds thus ensuring virtually trouble free protection AC Surge Protection High line can also be known as surges Surges usually are a slower steady state rise in voltages ranging from 128VAC and up They can be caused from fluctuations from the utility company s power lines or industrial equipment turning On...

Page 11: ...ully measure the wire needed for the job It may take more than one ECM ACIN wire kit depending on how many AC Mains are being used and the distance from the AC Mains Panel It is not necessary to use the ETA Systems ECM ACIN wire kit as long as it is 12 guage and UL listed Wiring the ETA M20RW Control Module The ETA ECM20 ETA ECM20M are designed to be mated with the ETA RACEWY6 housing and the ETA ...

Page 12: ...s are in parallel on the PCB ECM Modules Connection to an ETA ECS6RM Controller ETA ECS6 Control Ports for ECM Modules Up to 6 AC Main circuits can be activated or monitored by the ETA ECS6RM Each ECM control port connects to one of the following ECM modules ETA ECM20M ETA 15SH ETA 20SH and the ETA ECM20 For connection between the ETA ECS6RM and an ECM module use a 5 conductor cable that is a mini...

Page 13: ...CH6 A NO CH6 A NO CH6 A NO CH6 RMT V IN GND EXTSW STATUS SIGNAL D A V G TRIGGER VOLTAGE STATUS SIGNAL D A V G TRIGGER VOLTAGE CHANNEL 6 TO FROM ECM 20 CHANNEL 5 TO FROM ECM 20 CHANNEL 4 TO FROM ECM 20 CHANNEL 3 TO FROM ECM 20 CHANNEL 2 TO FROM ECM 20 CHANNEL 1 TO FROM ECM 20 STATUS SIGNAL D A V G TRIGGER VOLTAGE STATUS SIGNAL D A V G TRIGGER VOLTAGE STATUS SIGNAL D A V G TRIGGER VOLTAGE STATUS SIG...

Page 14: ... Controller Any of the ETA ECM20 ETA ECM20M ETA 15SH or the ETA 20SH Modules can be triggered to activate without using an ECS type Controller Any DCV supply will activate the ECM buy applying DCV 5 24VDC to the and GND terminals An external switch will also activate an ECM by applying a contact to short terminals and D together Note The EVS and Voltage monitoring will be disabled using either of ...

Page 15: ... beyond the capabilities of any device to absorb without some degree of damage In the rare instance that this occurs the clamping circuit can be damaged during the suppression Action Needed The unit will need to be repaired or replaced It is important to have all equipment that was connected to that AC Mains Line to be inspected for proper operation Issue 3 ECM Active LED is not illuminated Possib...

Page 16: ... Screw terminal block Technical Data Current Rating 15 amps Operating Voltage 102 132 VAC High Voltage Surge Protection Trigger at 133 VAC 1ms typically When Used With ETA ECS6RM ETA ECM20M model only Spike Surge Suppression H N N G H G Low Voltage Protection Trigger 101 VAC 1ms typically When Used With ETA ECS6RM ETA ECM20M model only Spike Protection Modes Circuitry on incoming AC Mains Minimum ...

Page 17: ...asys com Specifications are subject to change without notice 1601 Jack McKay Blvd Ennis Texas 75119 U S A Telephone 800 321 6699 Fax 800 996 3821 NOTES ETA RACEWY6 Electrical Housing for ETA ECM20 ETA ECM20M ...

Page 18: ...asys com Specifications are subject to change without notice 1601 Jack McKay Blvd Ennis Texas 75119 U S A Telephone 800 321 6699 Fax 800 996 3821 NOTES ETA RACEWY6 Electrical Housing for ETA ECM20 ETA ECM20M ...

Page 19: ...asys com Specifications are subject to change without notice 1601 Jack McKay Blvd Ennis Texas 75119 U S A Telephone 800 321 6699 Fax 800 996 3821 NOTES ETA RACEWY6 Electrical Housing for ETA ECM20 ETA ECM20M ...

Page 20: ...ons repairs or any alteration done without the expressed written permission of ETA Systems ETA does not warrant the fitness of the Equipment for a particular purpose and does not make any warranty express or implied other than the warranty contained herein No implied warranty on this Equipment created by state law shall extend beyond the term of this warranty and ETA shall not be liabel for any lo...