ABLE ONTENTS Introduction Features and Benefits Parts Guide Front Panel Descriptions Rear Panel Descriptions Installing the MRX-8 Specifications Limited Warranty Statement End User Agreement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Declaration of Conformity...
YSTEM ONTROLLER Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Total Control MRX-8 System Controller for automation and control. Using the Total Control line of interfaces provides you full access and control for every compatible device using IR, IP, RS-232, and Relays. This network...
MRX-8 S OTAL ONTROL YSTEM ONTROLLER Front Panel Descriptions The front panel consists of two indicator lights which illuminate when in use. Power LED Ethernet LED Power LED: Indicates that the MRX-8 is powered on when lit. Ethernet LED: Indicates the network connectivity status: ●...
MRX-8 S OTAL ONTROL YSTEM ONTROLLER Rear Panel Descriptions The rear panel ports are: IR Outputs: #1-6 Reset RS-232 Ports RFTX-1 DC 12V Relay: NO, Sensors Power NC, COM DC 12V Power: Attach the included 12V power supply here. LAN Connection: RJ45 standard Ethernet connection to the local network.
MRX-8 S OTAL ONTROL YSTEM ONTROLLER Installing the MRX-8 Physical Installation of the MRX-8 and Accessories The MRX-8 System Controller can be installed anywhere in the home or office network. Once installed, program it to operate all local equipment using IP/Network, IR, RS-232, or Relays. As well as query the status of a device using Sensors.
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MRX-8 S OTAL ONTROL YSTEM ONTROLLER Optimizing IR Flasher Levels Test a few commands for each device before fixing the flasher in place on the front panel of a device. Since Satellite Receivers and Cable Boxes are extremely sensitive to IR overload or saturation, you should test them thoroughly.
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MRX-8 S OTAL ONTROL YSTEM ONTROLLER Using Sensors with the MRX-8 The MRX-8 uses sensors to detect audio, light, video, voltage, current and contact closures to determine the equipment status, query the state of a device or other automation triggers for the equipment it controls. For example, using a video sensor cable with the MRX-8 can detect a video signal from a composite or component video output.
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MRX-8 S OTAL ONTROL YSTEM ONTROLLER Wiring to the Relay on the MRX-8 The MRX-8 has a Relay with three contacts, NO, NC, and COM. These can be used as dry contacts or to an electrical switch or motor for use with screens, blinds, curtains, etc.
MRX-8 S OTAL ONTROL YSTEM ONTROLLER Specifications Network: One 10/100 Ethernet port Relay: One relay configurable to be NO, NC or Momentary Sensor: Two Sensors support Video (SEN-VID), Voltage (SEN-VOLT), Audio (SEN-AUD), Current (SEN-CMF), Light (SEN-LITE), and Contact Closure (SEN-CCLS) sensors. RS-232: Two RS-232 ports support TX, RX and GND two-way communication via URC cables.
ONTROLLER Limited Warranty Statement 1. LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS Universal Remote Control, Inc. (“URC”) warrants that URC equipment purchased directly from URC or from an authorized URC dealer or distributor shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for a period of one (1) year from...
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MRX-8 S OTAL ONTROL YSTEM ONTROLLER EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN, TECHNICAL SERVICES ARE SUPPLIED "AS IS", WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, URC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO TECHNICAL SERVICES, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF QUALITY OR REASONABLE SKILL AND CARE, OR OUTCOME...
MRX-8 S OTAL ONTROL YSTEM ONTROLLER the URC equipment sold by unauthorized resellers. With the exception of URC's IR-only, broad-based consumer remotes, none of URC's PC programmable remotes or any of our Total Control® whole-house equipment are authorized for online internet sales.
MRX-8 S OTAL ONTROL YSTEM ONTROLLER Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Company Address #181 GONG DAN-DONG, GUMI, GYEONG BUK, REPUBLIC OF KOREA Contact Information Phone: +82-54-468-7281, Fax: +82-54-461-8368 Brand Name UNIVERSAL remote control Product Name System Controller Model Name MRX-8 This product herewith complies with the requirements of EMC Directive(2004/108/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Community ...
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