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Please review the following safety precautions. If this is the first time using this model, then read this manual before installing or using the product. If the product is not functioning properly, please contact your local dealer or Aurora for further instructions.
USERS GUIDE PACKAGE CONTENTS Please make sure the following items are included within your package. Contact your dealer if any items are missing or damaged. RXC-1 1 QTY RXC-1 with 2 Wall Mounting Ears RXC-3 1 QTY RXC-3 with 2 Wall Mounting Ears RXC-4 1 QTY RXC-4 Power supplies are sold separately.
The RXC Series is a stand-alone control system built on the ReAX™ operating system. This Linux based OS has been engineering from the ground up to provide a robust and flexible control system platform, based on Aurora’s years of experience in the control industry.
Stand-alone web-based control processor running ReAX™ control engine • Linux™ OS • Allows for scheduling, automation & system-wide control • Custom control GUIs • Programmable with Aurora's free tools • Powered via optional 48v power supply or PoE • LAN port(s) • RS-232 port(s) •...
USERS GUIDE RXC-1 Front LEDs Power/Status – Power will light green when unit is on or in standby. Status will blink at a normal pace during ⚫ regular operation and slower pace when in standby. RS232 TX/RX – Will blink when RS-232 data is being sent or received. ⚫...
USERS GUIDE RXC-1 Rear Connectors ⚫ 48VDC 48 Volt DC isolated power input. ⚫ 10/100/1000Mbps LAN. Left Port can power the unit with PoE from injector or switch. LAN connector LED’s (Rear): o Right LED Orange = 10/100 Link o Right LED Off = PoE Only or Bad Connection. ⚫...
USERS GUIDE RXC-3 Front LEDs Power/Status – Power will light green when unit is on or in standby. Status will blink at a normal pace during ⚫ regular operation and slower pace when in standby. RS232 TX/RX – Will blink when RS-232 data is being sent or received. ⚫...
USERS GUIDE RXC-3 Rear Connectors ⚫ 48VDC 48 Volt DC isolated power input. ⚫ Two 10/100/1000Mbps LAN. Left Port can power the unit with PoE from injector or switch. LAN connector LED’s (Rear): o Right LED Orange = 10/100 Link o Right LED Off = PoE Only or Bad Connection.
USERS GUIDE RXC-4 Front LEDs Status – Power will light green when unit is on or in standby. Status will blink at a normal pace during ⚫ regular operation and slower pace when in standby. RS232 TX/RX – Will blink when RS-232 data is being sent or received. ⚫...
USERS GUIDE RXC-4 Rear Connectors ⚫ 48VDC 48 Volt DC isolated power input. ⚫ Two 10/100/1000Mbps LAN. Left Port can power the unit with PoE from injector or switch. LAN connector LED’s (Rear): o Right LED Orange = Activity o Left LED Green = 10/100/1000 Link. o Left LED Off = PoE Only or Bad Connection.
USERS GUIDE WEB SETUP PAGES The RXC Web Setup pages are accessed via <IP Address of Unit>/setup. E.g. 192.168.1.100/setup Default Username: admin Default Password: admin Setup Tab The “Setup” tab displays the current firmware version as well as the serial number of the RXC. This page also allows you to access the following setup pages: •...
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USERS GUIDE Time Settings • Date/Time – Sets the current date and time. • Time Zone – Sets the current time zone. • NTP Server – Sets the network time (NTP) server address for automatic date and time configuration. • NTP Status –...
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USERS GUIDE Network Settings The following settings apply to LAN port 1 and 2 separately: • MAC Address – The MAC address of the LAN port • DHCP – Enables/disables IP address acquisition via DHCP • IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS Address – Static IP address settings when DHCP is disabled •...
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USERS GUIDE Security Settings This page allows you to change the default login password for the web setup pages. www.auroramm.com...
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USERS GUIDE Port Setup This page allows you to set the baud rate, data, and stop bits for the RS232 and IR ports, as well as the parity and handshaking requirements for the RS232 ports. www.auroramm.com...
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USERS GUIDE Digital I/O Setup This page allows you to set each of the digital I/O ports to one of the following states: • Output – Digital output • Input (High-Z) – High impedance digital input (normally low) • Input with pullup – Low impedance digital input (normally high) Here’s a table of the possible values: Digital Output Output...
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USERS GUIDE Infrared Learning This page allows you to learn infrared commands from any remote control, to be used in your control program. www.auroramm.com...
USERS GUIDE Diagnostics Tab The ‘Diagnostics’ tab allows you to view system information as well as test the various hardware control aspects of the RXC. www.auroramm.com...
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USERS GUIDE System Information This page displays the current state and configuration of the RXC, including: • Currently loaded firmware version • Device serial number • Current system time • Used and free storage and RAM • Network settings • IR port settings •...
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USERS GUIDE Serial Port Diagnostics This page allows you to test the serial ports of the RXC. The “Serial Receive History” box displays any received serial data after clicking “Start”. Any data sent using the “Send String” field will show in the “Serial Send History” box. You can change which serial port they are viewing by selecting the appropriate port from the “Serial Port”...
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USERS GUIDE Serial over IR Diagnostics This page allows you to test transmitting serial over any of the IR ports. There is no way to receive data when using this feature. www.auroramm.com...
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USERS GUIDE Relay Diagnostics This page allows you to manually trigger each relay in the RXC to confirm proper wiring. You can turn each relay “On” (closed) or ”Off” (open) by selecting the appropriate radio button. www.auroramm.com...
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USERS GUIDE Digital I/O Diagnostics This page allows you to observe the current state of each digital I/O port. You can toggle the state of each output by using the “Close” or “Open” radio buttons in the “Control Outputs” section. www.auroramm.com...
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USERS GUIDE Firmware Update This page allows you to update the firmware on your RXC. Instructions are provided with each new firmware release. www.auroramm.com...
ReAX capable control system as a web page. Once loaded on the controller, the control page can be accessed from virtually any device with a web browser. A few examples include Aurora's RXT touch panels, tablets such as an iPad, smart phones, a PC browser, and many other devices.
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The RS-232 is a 3-pin Phoenix connector with Pin 1 as GND, Pin 2 as RX, and Pin 3 as TX. To simplify connections Aurora offers pre-molded RS-232 cables in null and none nulled in male and female DB9. www.auroramm.com...
USERS GUIDE IR (Infrared) It will autosense a TS or a TRS connector to determine if an IR emitter (TS) or IR receiver (TRS) is inserted. The IR receiver must be with carrier inverted to work. The tip is signal, ring is 5V, and sleeve is ground. CA0061-1 IR Emitter www.auroramm.com...
USERS GUIDE APPENDIX 1 Troubleshooting It is advisable to make certain all units are using the latest firmware before troubleshooting. Problem Solution a. Check 48V power supply is plugged in locally or if connected to a switch via PoE, make certain that the switch has power and is 1.
APPENDIX 3 Protocol For the latest protocol please go to: www.auroramm.com. You must be signed up to the Customer Portal in order to download RXC protocol. The protocol is only available to authorized Aurora dealers. www.auroramm.com...
USERS GUIDE APPENDIX 6 Technical Specifications Model Name RXC-1 Technical Processor 32-bit RISC / 900 MHz Memory 1GB RAM / 1GB Flash 10/100 RJ-45 PoE None RS-232 Baud Rate Max 115kbps (Factory default is 9600) RS-232 Connector Port 1 x 3 pin Phoenix Connector Relay 2 x Normally Open Ports IR Receiver...
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USERS GUIDE Model Name RXC-3 Technical Processor 32-bit RISC / 900 MHz Memory 1GB RAM / 1GB Flash Two 10/100 RJ-45 (LAN 1 PoE) Two Type A USB 2.0 Front RS-232 Baud Rate Max 115kbps (Factory default is 9600) RS-232 Connector Port 3 x 3 pin Phoenix Connector Relay 2 x Normally Open Ports...
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USERS GUIDE Model Name RXC-4 Technical Processor 32-bit RISC / 1GHz Quad Core Memory 2GB RAM / 8GB Flash Two 1G RJ-45 (LAN1 PoE) Type-A USB 2.0 Front RS-232 Baud Rate Max 115kbps (Factory default is 9600) 5pin (Serial Port 1 RS-485 Selectable, Port 2 Hardware Handshaking) & 3 pin RS-232 Connector Port Phoenix Connector (Port 3 &...
Limited 5 Year Warranty Aurora Multimedia Corporation (“Manufacturer”) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship for a period of 5 years as defined herein for parts and labor from date of purchase. This Limited Warranty covers products purchased in the year of 2019 and after.
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