Overview

With the ERn enclosure, you choose the features you need foryour facility’s unique lighting and building-control requirements:processing, station support, power options, and networking. Byisolating core components as a module, we optimize the system’slongevity and performance. Compact external control enclosuresavailable in two sizes: ERn2 and ERn4.

APPLICATIONS

• Houses of worship
• Hotels
• Resorts
• Convention centers
• Theaters
• Schools
• Restaurants
• Theme parks
• Cruise ships

FEATURES

• LinkConnect: using Echelon® LonTalk® protocol with LinkPower, the two-wire topology-free system gives you the freedom to put stations where you need them
• Use of low–cost, easy-to-install Cat5/5e cable with PoE to connect touchscreen stations and other devices to a networked Paradigm system
• Wall-mount or rack-mounted in a 19 in equipment rack
• Optional Redundant Rack Power Supply
• Wall-Mount ERn Enclosures Only
• Optional 5-port Power over Ethernet (PoE) Ethernet Switch

Specifications

GENERAL

• External processing enclosure designed for one ERn2 or two ERn4 control processors plus options and accessories
• Full two-year warranty

MECHANICAL

• 18-gauge formed steel construction
• Fine-texture, scratch-resistant epoxy paint
• Wall-mount and 19 in rack-mount variants
• Rack-mount enclosure sizes:
• ERn2: 5 rack units
• ERn4: 8 rack units
• Convection-cooled
• Locking door with limited access to control processor
• Tool-free module removal and installation
• 19 in equipment-rack mount variant offers connectorized rear panel for all wiring connections
• Wall-mount variant offers front access wiring terminations
• Top, bottom, and side knockouts for conduit entry
• Optional variant with field installed touch screen control station

ELECTRICAL

• External processing enclosure rated for 100 V, 120 V, 230 V (CE), or 240 V (UL) single phase configurations, 3.5 A maximum draw at 120 V
• Completely factory pre-wired
• Supports the following wire terminations:
• AC (single phase)
• 24 VDC (35–1.5 mm2 [2–16 AWG])
• LinkConnect
• Two configurable DMX512–A ports
• RS232 Bi-directional serial
• Cat5/5e UTP Ethernet
• Contact I/O, 4in/4out (2.5–0.2 mm2 [14–26 AWG])
• Contact output rated 1 A at 30 VDC
• Contractor-supplied input and control wiring
• Factory-provided connectors for wiring terminations
• cULus Listed, CE compliant

THERMAL

• Ambient temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Ambient humidity: 10%–90%, non-condensing