Manual: External Contactor Module
Changes reserved - Version 14/16
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7. Controlling auxiliary equipment in “Follow mode” (one room)
Caution! Gavita recommends you install and connect the ECM before plugging it into the
mains.
Note: For more information on “Follow mode”, consult the controller manual.
Note: When activated, the blue light on the ECM will burn.
7.1. Connecting equipment which must be used during lights-on periods
Example: a CO2 source, light or watering unit may be activated during lights-on periods
• Connect the ECM to the cage clamps marked“ECM1” 4A
• Connect the auxiliary equipment which must be activated during lights-on periods to the
ECM connected to clamps “ECM1”
7.2. Connecting equipment which must be used during lights-off periods
Example: a heater may be activated during lights-off periods
• Connect the ECM to the cage clamps marked“ECM2” 4B
• Connect the auxiliary equipment which must be activated during lights-off periods to the
ECM connected to clamps “ECM2”
8. Controlling auxiliary equipment in “Inverse mode” (two rooms 12h/12h)
Caution! Gavita recommends you install and connect the ECM before plugging it into the
mains.
Note: Two ECMs are needed for a two room setup.
Note: For more information on “Inverse mode”, consult the controller manual.
Note: When activated, the blue light on the ECM will burn.
• Link one ECM to the controller cage clamps marked “ECM1” and a second ECM to the
controller cage clamps marked “ECM2”
8.1. Connecting equipment which must be used during lights-on periods
Example: a CO2 source, light or watering unit may be activated during lights-on periods
• Connect the auxiliary equipment in the “main” room which must be activated during
lights-on periods to the ECM connected to clamps “ECM1” 5A .
• Connect the auxiliary equipment in the “aux” room which must be activated during lights-
on periods to the ECM connected to clamps “ECM2” 5B .
8.2. Connecting equipment which must be used during lights-off periods
Example: a heater may be activated during lights-off periods
• Connect the auxiliary equipment in the “main” room which must be activated during
lights-off periods to the ECM connected to clamps “ECM2” 5B .
• Connect the auxiliary equipment in the “aux” room which must be activated during lights-
off periods to the ECM connected to clamps “ECM1” 5A .
9. Maintenance and repair
Warning! Do not open the product, it contains no servicable parts inside.
The product may be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth.
10. Disposal
The product must not be discarded as unsorted municipal waste, but must be collected
separately for the purpose of treatment, recovery and environmentally sound disposal.
11. Product details and specifications
Product name ECM1 AU ECM1 CH ECM1 EU ECM1 UK ECM1 US 120 ECM1 US 240
EAN Product code 8718403051865 8718403051834 8718403051810 8718403051827 8718403051841 8718403051858
Product number 60.57.00.24.60 60.57.00.23.12 60.57.00.23.10 60.57.00.24.11 60.57.00.12.20 60.57.00.24.20
Warranty 3 year limited warranty (see www.gavita-holland.com)
Plug type (AU) AS 3112 (CH) SEV 1011 (EU) CEE 7 (UK) BS 1363 (US 120V) NEMA 5-15 (US 240V) NEMA 6-15
Maximum allowable voltage 240V AC 230V AC 230V AC 240V AC 120V AC 240V AC
Maximum allowable current (AC1) 16 Amps 10 Amps 16 Amps 13 Amps 15 Amps 15 Amps
Maximum allowable power (AC3) 1,5 kW 1,5 kW 1,5 kW 1,5 kW 0.75 kW 1.5 kW
Package weight 5,1 Kg
Package dimensions 170mm*150mm*80mm
ECM weight 0,5 Kg
ECM dimensions 88mm*75mm*70mm
Operating temperature 0-35 0Celsius / 32-95 0Fahrenheit
Relative humidity 25-70% (Non condensing)
International Protection Rating IP20
Aux
Room
Auxiliary
equipment
(lights on)
Auxiliary
equipment
(lights off)
Main
Room
Auxiliary
equipment
(lights on)
Auxiliary
equipment
(lights off)
ECM2ECM1
12
5) Use of the ECM in Inverse mode
AB
Main
Auxiliary
equipment
(lights on)
Auxiliary
equipment
(lights off)
ECM2ECM1
12
A B
4) Use of the ECM in follow mode
