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Total Control
Owner's Manual
MRX-8
Owner's Manual

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Summary of Contents for URC Total Control MRX-8

  • Page 1 MRX-8 Total Control Owner’s Manual MRX-8 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ....................................................7 Limited Warranty Statement................................................7 Technical Suppor t Toll Free: 800-904-0800 Main: 914-835-4484 techsupport@urc-automation.com H o u r s : 9 : 0 0 a m - 5 : 0 0 p m E S T M - F Rev 1.0...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    MRX-8 Total Control Owner’s Manual Introduction The MRX-8 Advanced Network System Controller controls is designed to meet the needs of large residential or small commercial environments. Only Total Control software, products, and user interfaces are supported by this powerful device. Features and Benefits •...
  • Page 4: Front Panel Description

    MRX-8 Total Control Owner’s Manual Front Panel Description The front panel consist of two (2) indicator lights that illuminate during usage: 1. Power: Indicates that the MRX-8 is powered when illuminated. 2. Ethernet: When the device has a valid Ethernet connection the indicator light remains a solid blue.
  • Page 5: Rear Panel Description

    3. Relay: A programmable relay at NO, NC, or COM. 7. RFTX-1: Attach an optional RFTX-1 transmitter to control URC Lighting products via 418MHz or 433.92MHz wireless RF. 4. RS232: Two (2) RS-232 ports. Supports TX, RX, and GND connections for wired two-way communication.
  • Page 6: Installing The Mrx-8

    1. Connect an Ethernet cable (RJ45) to the rear of the MRX-8 and the onto an available LAN port of the network’s local router (Luxul preferred). 2. A certified URC integrator is required for this step, configure the MRX-8 to a DHCP/MAC reservation within the local router.
  • Page 7: Connecting Ir Emitters

    MRX-8 Total Control Owner’s Manual Connecting IR Emitters IR emitters are used to communicate to AV devices such as cable boxes, televisions, blu-ray players and more. 1. Plug IR emitters (six (6) supplied in the box) into any of the six (6) IR outputs available on the rear of the MRX-8.
  • Page 8: Connecting Rs-232 (Serial)

    The MRX-8 can operate equipment via RS-232 communication. The allows discrete serial commands to be triggered from the Total Control system. Connect RS-232 device using URC’s proprietary RS-232 cables. These use either male or female DB-9 connections with standard pin-outs.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    RS-232: Two, supporting TX, RX, and GND installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference Sensors: Two, supporting Video or Voltage sensing (requires URC sensors) to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
  • Page 10 MRX-8 Total Control Owner’s Manual Warning! The manufacturer is not responsible for any Radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Regulatory Information to the User •...

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