Häfele Connect Mesh Eco - Set Box RGB or Multiwhite and Remote Control

1. History

Version: 1.0

Date: 03/2022

Changes: Initial Documentation

2. General Information

2.1 Valid for

Your Connect Mesh Set is already paired and you can start right away.

2.2 Connect Mesh Box Multiwhite/RGB

Description of the Connect Mesh Box: A black rectangular device with multiple ports for power input and output, and connections for lights. It features a reset button and a status LED indicator. Labels indicate 'Power Supply In', 'Power Supply Out', 'Ports', 'Mounting hole', 'Reset Button', and 'Status LED'. It is identified as a 4-way distributor, supporting input voltage up to 24V max 5A and total output up to 24V max 120W. It contains FCC ID: 2AAQS-ISP1507 and IC: 11306A-ISP1507. The operating temperature range is -25°C to 45°C. It is suitable for dry locations only and features Bluetooth® connectivity. Manufactured in China. Häfele SE & Co KG, Adolf-Häfele-Straße 1, 72202 Nagold, Germany.

2.3 Connect Mesh Remote Eco

Description of the Connect Mesh Remote Eco: A sleek, white handheld device. It has a circular control area with a central power button ('Power On/Off'). Surrounding this are buttons for 'Colour temperature/Light colour' and 'Brightness/Saturation'. Additional buttons are labeled 'Brightness/Saturation +' and 'Colour temperature/Light colour +'. A 'Status LED' is visible, and a group of numbered buttons ('Channels/Groups') are located below the main controls.

3. Getting started

3.1 Installation

1. Power the Connect Mesh Box by plugging it into a Häfele Loox LED Driver. Ensure the power supply unit and the box are from the same voltage system.

Description of installation setup: Illustrates the connection between a Häfele Loox LED Driver (labeled 'Driver Constant Voltage', shown with input and output specifications, e.g., 12V 20W, made in Italy) and the Connect Mesh Box Device. The connection is secured via a 'Same voltage System' link, emphasizing the need for compatible power sources.

2. To set up the Connect Mesh Remote Eco, insert a new battery. Open the battery compartment on the back of the device and insert a coin cell battery (CR2032). The devices are pre-paired, so you can start using them after plugging in the lights.

Description of remote battery replacement: Shows the rear view of the Connect Mesh Remote Eco with a circular 'Reset Button' and a removable 'Battery Compartment' clearly marked.

3.2 Functions

3.2.1 Functions general

• Pressing "ON/OFF" controls all ports simultaneously.
• Pressing buttons 1 to 4 turns on the selected Mesh Box. Holding the same button turns it off.
• Control individual channels by interacting with the click wheel within 5 seconds.

Description of remote control functions: Shows the Connect Mesh Remote Eco with labeled buttons: 'Power On/Off', 'Colour temperature/Light colour', 'Brightness/Saturation', 'Status LED', 'Brightness/Saturation +', 'Colour temperature/Light colour +', 'Channels/Groups'.

Description of operating concept: Explains the operation of the Connect Mesh Remote Eco. It shows how pressing the 'Power On/Off' button controls all connected devices. Buttons 1 through 4 are used to turn individual Mesh Boxes on or off (with a long press for off). The click wheel allows fine-tuning of brightness (up/down) and color temperature (left/right) within 5 seconds of a button press. Icons indicate single presses ('1x') and sustained presses ('[hold]').

3.2.2 Changing Channels

The Connect Mesh Remote Eco has 5 channels (Channel 0 for all, Channels 1-4). The device enters a battery-saving sleep mode after 5 seconds of inactivity. Pressing any button wakes the remote, which defaults to controlling all channels (Channel 0). Use channel buttons 1-4 to select and turn on a specific channel. The status LED turns solid red when a channel is selected. When the remote sleeps, the active channel reverts to the default group, and the LED turns off.

3.2.3 Turning Groups On/Off

Press the Power button in the middle of the click wheel to turn the active channel/group on. Press and hold the same button to turn it off.

Pressing buttons 1 to 4 turns on the selected channel. Press and hold the same button to turn the channel off.

3.2.4 Changing Brightness

In the same group, hold "up" or "down" on the click wheel to adjust brightness. "Up" increases brightness, "down" decreases it until the lights turn off. Releasing the control locks the current brightness. A single click jumps directly to maximum or minimum brightness.

3.2.5 Changing Temperature

In the same group, hold "left" or "right" on the click wheel to adjust light temperature. "Right" makes the light colder, "left" makes it warmer. Releasing the control locks the current temperature. A single click jumps directly to maximum or minimum temperature.

3.2.6 Changing Hue (Light colour)

For RGB lights, double-press and hold "right" to increase hue, and double-press and hold "left" to decrease it. Releasing the second press locks the current value. A double click jumps directly to the maximum or minimum hue value.

Important: Minimum and maximum hue values (0 and 360) both represent the color red.

3.2.7 Colour run

To start a smooth change of hue (color) for RGB lights, press and hold "left" or "right". To lock the running change, press the middle "on/off" button once while holding "left" or "right". To quit the run, press and hold "left" or "right" briefly.

4. Resetting

4.1 Reset of Connect Mesh Box Eco

Press the Reset button for at least 8 seconds and release it. This will reset the Connect Mesh device, and the Status LED will start blinking.

Description of Connect Mesh Box reset: The Connect Mesh Box is shown with the 'Reset Button' and 'Status LED' clearly indicated on its surface.

4.2 Reset of Connect Mesh Remote Eco

Press the reset button for at least 8 seconds and release it. This will reset the Connect Mesh device, and the Status LED will start blinking.

Description of Connect Mesh Remote Eco reset: The Connect Mesh Remote Eco is depicted with its 'Reset Button' highlighted.

5. Provisioning

5.1 Adding Connect Mesh Boxes

To add boxes, press channel buttons 3 and 4 on the Connect Mesh Remote Eco simultaneously for 4 seconds.

Description of adding boxes: The Connect Mesh Remote Eco is shown with buttons 3 and 4 highlighted, accompanied by the instruction 'Press both for 4 seconds' to initiate the pairing process for adding new boxes.

The Connect Mesh Remote Eco status LED blinks slowly, indicating a scan for addable mesh devices. The Connect Mesh Box to be added must be in Provisioning Mode (Status LED blinking). When a device is found, the Remote Eco's status LED flashes faster, indicating provisioning steps. The Connect Mesh Box will double blink. Assign the box to the desired channel. Upon successful addition (Connect Mesh Box Status LED constant on), the remote restarts scanning (LED blinks slowly). Press any button on the control wheel to finish the process.

5.2 Creation of a new network (after complete reset of all devices)

Follow the same process as "adding Connect Mesh boxes" described in chapter 5.1.

6. Status LED

6.1 Status LED Connect Mesh Box Eco

The status LED is located on the top of the device.

6.2 Connect Mesh Remote Eco

The status LED is located in the upper right corner of the device and is not visible if turned off.