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  • Page 1 MSC-400 Reference Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MSC-400 Reference Manual Table of Contents 1. Features and Parts Front Panel Rear Panel RFX-250 Voltage Sensor Video Sensor 2. Installation 3. Programming Overview of Programming Main Window Explained Creating a New File Importing Devices Devices and Routing Configuration Creating Smart Macros...

  • Page 3: Features And Parts

    MSC-400 Reference Manual MSC-400 Reference Manual Section One Features and Parts Rev 4...
  • Page 4 If a component is already on, the video sensing circuit informs the microcontroller and the MSC-400 will skip the power on command and any power-on delay. If a component is off, the macro is prefaced with a power on command and the necessary power on delay. This accelerates operation when the system is already powered on, since power-on delays are skipped.
  • Page 5 Up to three RFX-250 Sensors can be connected for extended RF Remote range in large systems • RF Output allows expansion to a second MSC-400 for control of up to 22 devices or connection to a MRF Series Base Station for control of IR devices located away from the MSC-400 •...

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    Status LED – One, blue LED flashes when an RF signal from a MSC compatible remote is received and understood via the RFX-250 Sensor. USB1 LED – One, blue LED illuminates to indicate that a PC is connected to the MSC-400 front panel USB1 Programming Port.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Master/Slave System. POLARITY: TIP=+5VDC; RING=data; SLEEVE=GND. RF Out – 3.5 mono mini jack connects to the RF IN on a MSC-400 Slave unit in Master/Slave Systems using two MSC-400 Controllers. This jack can also connect to the RF IN on a MRF Series Basestation for control of system components located away from the main component area.
  • Page 8 3 MSC-400 Top Panel IR Output Levels – Twelve, rotary controls allow adjustment of corresponding IR emitter outputs 1- 12 on the MSC-400 Rear Panel. These pots do not adjust output level on jacks 7-12 when they are cond for RS232 control.

  • Page 9: Rfx-250

    RF Out (Mini Jack) – One three-circuit 3.5 mono mini jack provides power to the RFX-250 and sends understood RF commands to the MSC-400. This jack can be connected to either of the RF IN’s on the MSC-400 rear panel. POLARITY: TIP=+5VDC; RING=data; SLEEVE=GND.
  • Page 10 Sensor Plug – One four-circuit 3.5 mono mini plug connects to one of the Video or Voltage Sensor Inputs on the MSC-400 rear panel. Power LED – One red LED illuminates to indicate the VS-1006 is properly connected to and powered from the MSC-400.
  • Page 11 The VID-6 Video Sensor Cable is a special cable assembly that connects the composite video output of a connected device to a Video or Voltage Sensor Input on the MSC-400 rear panel. This method provides excellent conditional status sensing with devices that feature a switched composite video output. Not all devices turn the composite video output off when in standby –...
  • Page 12 MSC-400 Reference Manual MSC-400 Reference Manual Section Two Installation Rev 4...

  • Page 13: Voltage Sensor

    Another option for control is RS232. Typically, RS232 controlled devices have discrete ON/OFF commands. Check the RS232 database in the MSC-400 editor first. If a device is not found in the library, check the device’s manual for a RS232 Command Table, check the product manufacturer’s web site or call their tech support.

  • Page 14: Installation

    RF IN terminals to extend the range of the coverage area. If the MSC-400 is centrally located, it may be desirable to have one RFX-250 at or near the MSC-400 and install a second at one end of the residence and a third on the other end to provide complete coverage for RF reception from the remote controls.
  • Page 15 Slide the RFX-250 over the mounting plate until it clicks into the clip track and locks into position. VS-1006 Voltage Power Sensor The VS-1006 should be located near the MSC-400, within the 10’ length of the attached sensor cable. It should be placed in a location that allows easy access for making connections or troubleshooting if necessary.
  • Page 16 To TEST VOLTAGE SENSING, turn the SENSED DEVICE ON. The VIDEO OR VOLTAGE SENSOR LED on the MSC-400 FRONT PANEL with the SAME NUMBER as the INPUT to which the SENSOR is connected, should illuminate GREEN. Turn the SENSED DEVICE OFF. The LED should turn OFF.
  • Page 17 Connect the 3.5 MONO 4-CIRCUIT MINI PLUG end of a URC RS232M/F to the appropriate IR OR RS232 PROGRAMMABLE OUTPUT JACK. TIP - This step is critical in that once cond and programmed, the MSC-400 will only send a specific device’s RS232 commands to that device via the assigned RS232 Port. If an RS232 cable is not connected to the proper RS232 port, the MSC-400 will be sending commands to the wrong device.
  • Page 18 When using two MSC-400’s in a MASTER/SLAVE SYSTEM, use one of the included 10’ 4-CIRCUIT MINI-MINI CABLES, to connect the RF OUT on the MSC-400 MASTER to the RF IN on the MSC-400 SLAVE. The RF OUT on the MASTER unit can also be connected to the RF IN on a MRF-350 or MRF-300 for control of devices located away from the MSC-400.
  • Page 19 For a device that REQUIRES EXTERNAL CONTROL VOLTAGE: Connect a JUMPER (24-14AWG two conductor stranded wire, typical) from the 12V OUT TERMINAL on the MSC-400 REAR PANEL to the RELAY 1 COM TERMINAL as shown in 9 Normally Closed (Relay 2 Shown).
  • Page 20 Master/Slave Systems Two MSC-400 Controllers can be linked together for control of up to 22 Connected Devices via IR (22) or IR and RS232 (the number of IR devices will vary by system, 10 RS232 devices max). Other than using IR/RS232 Port 12 for a Smart Macro Control Buss between Controllers, both Controllers are fully capable of all functions.

  • Page 21: Programming

    MSC-400 Reference Manual MSC-400 Reference Manual Section Three Programming Rev 4...

  • Page 22: Overview Of Programming

    Overview of Programming MSC-400 Editor or Complete Control Suite Programming the MSC-400 requires that you have MSC-400 Editor and the editor for the remote control (MX-3000, MX-980, MX-950, MX-900 or TX-1000 Editor). You can download standalone versions of these editors or one Complete Control Suite from the URC Control Room, www.urccontrolroom.com.
  • Page 23 Menus and Shortcut Buttons for common tasks. The Program Menu activates each task in the correct order. Tree View of the MSC-400 Configuration. Double clicking any page will display Smart Macros in the Smart Macro Window and open various configuration windows used for system programming. Right clicking on a device or macro will activate a context menu.
  • Page 24 If not already open, launch COMPLETE CONTROL SUITE (CCS). The CCS TOOL BAR will appear. CCS Tool Bar In the CCS TOOL BAR, click the MSC-400 BUTTON. MSC-400 EDITOR will open. In the MSC EDITOR MENU BAR, click FILE then click NEW to create a file for the new project. The CREATE NEW PROJECT WINDOW will appear.
  • Page 25 Program Menu Step #1 - Import Remote Control Devices This step will import the IR Commands for the devices to be controlled by the MSC-400. Unless a device is only going to be controlled locally by a remote, all devices cond to the associated Remote Project should be imported to the MSC Project.
  • Page 26 The IMPORT DEVICE WINDOW will populate with the DEVICES that were programmed in the REMOTE PROJECT. . Check all BOXES for the DEVICES that are to be controlled by the MSC-400. NOTE - It is not necessary to check Listen and Watch unless IR commands have been associated with the Pages for those buttons.
  • Page 27 Program Menu Step #2 - Devices & Routing This section will assign each device to a dedicated IR output on the MSC-400. When assigned, the MSC- 400 will ONLY send a Connected Device’s IR Commands to the IR PORT ASSIGNED. This gives much more precise control over the IR level delivered to the component and enables you to control identical components.
  • Page 28 MSC-400 Reference Manual NOTE - Though some steps are similar, there are additional steps to adding and configuring RS232 Devices. See Section: CREATING & PROGRAMMING RS232 DEVICES for complete instructions on adding RS232 controlled devices in MSC Editor. TIP - If the system being programmed has RS232 controlled devices, it is recommended that those devices be added prior to starting the next section, CONFIGURATION.
  • Page 29 MSC-400 Reference Manual Optional Step - Adding RS232 Devices If your client’s system has a device that you intend to control via RS-232, here is how you add a new Connected device that is RS-232. For more information on RS-232, refer to the RS-232 section of this manual.
  • Page 30 MSC-400 Reference Manual New Device Window In the DEVICE NAME BOX type the device name as it is to appear in TREE VIEW/CONNECTED DEVICES. In the DEVICE TYPE BLOCK, select SERIAL DATABASE. In the Target Block, select MSC MASTER or SLAVE and SERIAL PORT 7-12 as appropriate.

  • Page 31: Configuration

    NOTE - When programming a Master/Slave System, the overall configuration for the two MSC’s is identical, other than the MSC ID Setting. When programming a Master/Slave System, it is also necessary to check the Port 12 to Slave MSC-400 Box. This creates a Smart Macro Control Buss between the Controllers.
  • Page 32 IR and RS232 Ports have been assigned and the Voltage and Video Sensors cond. These are the basic building blocks of MSC-400 system control. The following sections will take those building blocks and use them in various ways to control everything from individual...
  • Page 33 Variables to add intelligence to system function. Macro Groups & Smart Macros NOTE - There are no absolutes in how a MSC-400 has to be programmed, so the following sections are suggestions and guidelines for Macro programming. Every system is different, every user has different preferences and each installer has a different perspective of how things can be done.
  • Page 34 MSC-400 Reference Manual Right click the MACRO GROUP DIRECTORY. In the POP-UP, select ADD SMART MACRO. Right click the SMART MACRO. In the POP-UP, select RENAME. The SMART MACRO DIRECTORY will become active. Type the name of the SMART MACRO. (System ON Macro).
  • Page 35 MSC-400 Reference Manual Smart Macro Window The Smart Macro Window is where all programming for MSC-400 Smart Macros is done. IR and RS232 Commands, Delays, IF/ELSE Statements, Action Variables and all steps and conditions are cond in this window for System ON/OFF Macros, Source Select Macros, etc. The functions of each of the Programming Buttons or Icons are detailed here for reference.

  • Page 36: Programming Macros

    MSC-400 Reference Manual Programming Smart Macros There are two ways that Smart Macros can be triggered in a MSC-400 System. • Normal Macro - A Normal Macro is triggered by an RF Trigger from a remote control. Normal Macros are typically used for System ON/OFF, Source Select and Favorite Channel Macros.
  • Page 37 MSC-400 Reference Manual Moving Commands in a Smart Macro When creating Smart Macros, it may be necessary to move commands in the list to have specific commands execute before others. In the Example System ON Macro, the TV is going to be moved to the top of the list, because it is a CRT that takes a few seconds to warm up before coming on.
  • Page 38 Highlight the DELAY. In the MSC EDITOR MENU BAR, click EDIT then click DELETE. TEST the SMART MACRO. With the PC connected to the MSC-400 using the included USB cable, click the TEST ICON in the SMART MACRO WINDOW TOOL BAR. The MSC will output the commands.

  • Page 39: Favorite Channel Tool

    MSC-400 Reference Manual Open Favorite Channel Tool If necessary, select FAVORITE CHANNELS CABLE in the FAVORITE CHANNEL TOOL WINDOW via the MACRO GROUP pull down. Favorite Channel Tool In the MACROS BOX, click a FAVORITE CHANNEL SMART MACRO. (HBO) In the SELECTED MACRO BLOCK, if necessary, click the INTERSTEP DELAY BUTTON and set an appropriate duration for the device being controlled, by either typing a value in the box or using the UP/DOWN Arrows.
  • Page 40 To TEST, in TREE VIEW, click the ‘+’ next to FAVORITE CHANNELS GROUP to expand the list and click a SMART MACRO in the list. The macro will appear in the SMART MACRO WINDOW. With the PC connected to the MSC-400 USB1 PORT, click the TEST BUTTON in the SMART MACRO WINDOW.

  • Page 41: If Else Statements

    “stupid” macro and a Smart one? Let’s take a look at how to program a Smart Macro in MSC-400 Editor: Click on the red Record button, then record a standard macro with the macro steps you need from the Connected Devices.
  • Page 42 MSC-400 Reference Manual Name and con the sensors. Return to the Program Menu and go to Step #3, Configuration. Beside the sensor numbers you use, note the kind of sensor (via the pull down list box shown) and write in a good description to help you while programming macros by double clicking in the Description field.
  • Page 43 MSC-400 Reference Manual In the SMART MACRO WINDOW TOOL BAR, click the IF/ELSE BUTTON. An IF/ELSE BRACKET will appear at the bottom of the Macro Window. Drag and drop the IF/ELSE BRACKET where you want it. In this case, we want it to sense the CABLE box, so we drag it above the CABLE[Power} step in the macro.
  • Page 44 With these selections, when the Watch Cable TV Macro is triggered, the MSC-400 will look at Master Controller Sensor Input 1 to determine if the Cable box is OFF. If it is, the MSC-400 will output the TV Power Command. If the Cable Box is already ON, the MSC-400 will execute the empty ELSE statement (since it is empty, nothing will happen and the Cable Box will stay on)..

  • Page 45: Sensor Triggered Macros

    In the MSC EDITOR MENU BAR, click FILE, then click SAVE. In the MSC EDITOR TOOL BAR, click the SAVE ICON. To TEST, download the MSC Project to the MSC-400. Also see Section: PROGRAMMING SMART MACRO TRIGGERS TO THE REMOTE.
  • Page 46 Macro using the same process as other macros, but now, when the Macro Trigger Button is repeatedly pressed on the remote, the MSC-400 will cycle through the list, rather than having to press a separate button for each mode. This same type of programming can be used for favorite channels. If the user has multiple HBOs available, or just wants to cycle through a few select favorite channels to ‘see what’s on’,...
  • Page 47 MACRO. (The ‘Favorites’ should have already been tested, so there is no need to test the nested macros at this point.) SAVE the PROJECT and DOWNLOAD to the MSC-400. See Section: SAVING AND DOWNLOADING A MSC-400 PROJECT for additional information.

  • Page 48: Variables

    Think of them as a way for the MSC-400 to take notes while your client uses the system so that when your client presses a button, the MSC-400 can make a decision on the best thing to do in the Smart Macro.
  • Page 49 MSC-400 Reference Manual 2. Click on the IF button to add an IF/ELSE line in the macro: 3. Double click on the IF line to open the IF Setting window: The IF Setting window appears: 4. Click on the Action Variable radio button.
  • Page 50 MSC-400 Reference Manual 7. Now, you complete the IF setting by choosing True or False using the list box. 8. Now you are using dragging or copy and paste to create the steps you need in both the IF branch and the ELSE branch.
  • Page 51 MSC-400 Reference Manual 10. Change the state of our “Audio is ON” variable to TRUE. Click on OK to close the window. The new variable setting appears in Smart Macro window. Drag it into place in your IF Else statement .
  • Page 52 MSC-400 Reference Manual ADDING RELAY COMMANDS TO SMART MACROS The MSC-400 has two Dry Contact Relays that can be used for a variety of functions such as opening and closing drapes, operating lifts, screens or activating switched devices such as amplifiers, switched outlets, etc.
  • Page 53 In the TARGET BLOCK, select RELAY PORT 1 or 2 using the pull-down. (ex. Relay 1) To TEST the command, with the PC connected to the USB1 PORT on the MSC-400, click the TEST BUTTON. There should be an audile ‘click’ as the relay opens or closes in test mode.
  • Page 54 MSC-400 Reference Manual Relay Macro Group Click the NEW GROUP BUTTON. The PROPERTY WINDOW will appear. In the PROPERTY WINDOW, type the NAME of the NEW GROUP. (Relay Macros) Click OK. In the MAKE SMART MACRO WINDOW, RELAY MACROS will appear in the MACRO GROUP BOX.
  • Page 55 To TEST a RELAY COMMAND with a TIMED DURATION (with the PC connected to the MSC400 USB1 PORT) click the TEST BUTTON. There should be two audible clicks, from the MSC-400, equal to the value set in Minimum Press Time, indicating the relay is changing state.
  • Page 56 Downloading a MSC-400 Project Using the included USB cable, connect a USB PORT on the PC to the USB1 PORT on the MSC-400 FRONT PANEL. Do either of: a) In the MSC EDITOR MENU BAR, click COMMUNICATIONS, then click DOWNLOAD TO MSC.
  • Page 57 MSC-400 Reference Manual Click OK. The MSC-400 is ready for action. Rev 4...
  • Page 58 Dragging TRIGGERS into MX Editors Smart Macro Triggers are individual commands sent by a remote to the MSC-400 to initiate the output of a Normal Macro. Once the MSC-400 has been cond, programmed and tested (and the MSC file is saved), the Smart Macro Triggers need to be dragged into the correct button on the remote control.
  • Page 59 MSC-400 Reference Manual Dragging Smart Macro Triggers In the MX/TX EDITOR WINDOW, on the VIRTUAL REMOTE in SIMULATE VIEW, click LISTEN or WATCH, depending upon which MODE the BUTTON LOCATIONS for the MACRO TRIGGERS are located. In the Example System, DVD 1, DVD 2, Cable, VID and REC are WATCH; Tuner 1, Tuner 2, and CD are LISTEN.
  • Page 60 MSC-400 Reference Manual MSC-400 Reference Manual Section Four Programming RS-232 Devices Rev 4...

  • Page 61: Rs-232

    MSC-400 Reference Manual CREATING AND PROGRAMMING RS232 DEVICES RS232 Command strings can be used to control Connected Devices from a MSC-400. Unlike IR commands, where the remotes can output both IR and RF to control local devices directly, the RS232 commands must be programmed into the MSC-400 and triggered with RF Triggers or Sensed Triggers.
  • Page 62 The NEW DEVICE (ex. CD) will appear at the BOTTOM of the CONNECTED DEVICE LIST in TREE VIEW. Configuration (RS232 Device) In order for the MSC-400 to be able to properly communicate with a RS232 controlled device, the RS232 Port on the MSC must be properly cond to the device manufacturer’s specification. To set Port Configuration: To open the CONFIGURATION WINDOW, do either of: In the MSC EDITOR MENU BAR, click PROGRAM then click CONFIGURATION.
  • Page 63 MSC-400 Reference Manual Configuration Window Serial Port Setting Under SERIAL PORT SETTING, click the PORT to which the DEVICE BEING COND is CONNECTED. (Port 7) Per the device manufacturer’s specifications, set the BAUD RATE, DATA BITS, PARITY and STOP BITS, using the respective pull-downs.
  • Page 64 Scroll the FUNCTION list to review commands. To TEST a command: NOTE - Serial Port Settings must be downloaded to the MSC-400 before attempting to test RS232 Commands from the Serial Database. Connect the DEVICE to the appropriate MSC-400 SERIAL PORT (7-12).
  • Page 65 MSC-400 Reference Manual Select a FUNCTION from the list. III. Select MASTER or SLAVE Controller as appropriate. Select the PORT NUMBER. Click TEST. To SAVE the entire COMMAND SET, click SAVE ALL. In MSC EDITOR TREE VIEW, double click the CONNECTED DEVICE ICON (ex. CD). The CONNECTED DEVICE RS232 COMMAND CONFIGURATION WINDOW will appear with all available commands as they were saved from the SERIAL DATABASE.
  • Page 66 RS232 commands. The RF Triggers will be programmed to the appropriate buttons on the remote which will then be able to send the triggers to the MSC-400. When the MSC-400 receives one of these triggers, it will output the associated RS232 command, in the same way it works with IR commands.
  • Page 67 MSC-400 Reference Manual Convert RS232 Commands to Smart Macro Group In the pop-up, highlight TOOLS and then click CONVERT TO SMART MACRO GROUP. The new SMART MACRO GROUP will appear at the BOTTOM of TREE VIEW. To review the group, click the ‘+’ next to the GROUP NAME to expand the list.
  • Page 68 RS232 Macro Triggers are programmed to a remote using the same steps used for programming IR Macro Triggers. After navigating in Universal Browser to the appropriate .msf Project File, select a button on the remote and drag the appropriate trigger to the Macro Function List for each command for the device to be controlled via RS232, be it a Hard Key or Soft Key command.
  • Page 69 Serial Database for this function will not be modified. Repeat and Ramp will need to be cond for each use of the command. To TEST the command, SAVE the Project, then DOWNLOAD the Project to the MSC-400 and test using the REMOTE.
  • Page 70 Check ADD A CARRIAGE RETURN, if appropriate, per manufacturer’s protocol. In the TARGET BLOCK select MASTER/SLAVE and the SERIAL PORT as appropriate. To test, with the PC connected to the MSC-400 USB1 PORT and the device connected to the proper MSC-400 SERIAL PORT, click the TEST BUTTON.
  • Page 71 CARRIAGE RETURN will be SELECTED. In the TARGET BLOCK, select MASTER/SLAVE and SERIAL PORT as appropriate. To test, with the PC connected to the MSC-400 USB1 PORT, and the DEVICE connected to the proper MSC-400 SERIAL PORT, click the TEST BUTTON.
  • Page 72 MSC-400 Reference Manual MSC-400 Reference Manual Section Five Testing RS-232 via PC (using HyperTerminal) Rev 4...
  • Page 73 RS-232 commands you’ve written for the MSC-400 are correct. You can also use HyperTerminal to test the codes being sent out of the MSC-400 when all other troubleshooting techniques have been exhausted. Keep in mind that this only works for ASCII codes –...
  • Page 74 MSC-400 Reference Manual 2. HyperTerminal opens and immediately a box pops up that asks for a connection description. 3. Create a name – We suggest RS-232 Testing – and then select an icon to use. Rev 4...
  • Page 75 MSC-400 Reference Manual Click on Ok, which will bring up a new option that asks you to select a phone number. We aren’t using a modem, so a phone number won’t be necessary. Just click on the drop down menu labeled “Connect Using” and select an open COM port (you may have more or less COM ports than you see in the example below).
  • Page 76 RS-232 commands for testing and it is also where you can examine RS-232 commands that are sent out by the MSC-400. Before we can start the testing process, there is one more thing you have to do. By default, feedback (status return messages) don’t appear in HyperTerminal.
  • Page 77 MSC-400 Reference Manual 7. Click on ASCII SETUP. This will bring up another new box, “ASCII” Setup…”. You need to check the box labeled “Echo typed characters locally”, then click OK. NOTE: In addition, most installers find it helpful to check the boxes labeled “Send line ends with line feeds”...
  • Page 78 HyperTerminal. This causes the info to instantly be sent to the device and eliminates any timing issue in your test commands. • You can take one of the RS-232 output ports from the MSC-400 and plug that directly into your computer. This will allow you to see exactly what message the MSC-400 is sending to a device and verify that it is what you intended to happen.
  • Page 79 MSC-400 Reference Manual MSC-400 Reference Manual Section Six Programming for USB Keyboard Emulation via the MSC-400’s Rear Panel USB Port Rev 4...
  • Page 80 MSC-400 Reference Manual PC KEYBOARD EMULATION As a convenience, a MSC-400 compatible remote can be programmed as a PC Keyboard emulator for alpha search commands when used with a Windows Media Center PC. The user should have a proper wireless keyboard for use with the PC, but having alpha search capability from the remote allows additional control capability without having to switch back and forth between the remote and keyboard.
  • Page 81 MSC-400 Reference Manual PC Keyboard Emulator Page 2 Using the BUTTON EDITOR, add the letters A-F to the individual buttons as shown in PC Keyboard Emulator Page 2 and click SAVE. Highlight the ’A’ BUTTON on page 2 of the PC device.
  • Page 82 PC DEVICE. SAVE the PROJECT and DOWNLOAD to the REMOTE. See Section: SAVING AND DOWNLOADING A MX/TX PROJECT for additional information. NOTE - The Media Server PC must be connected to the USB2 Port on the MSC-400 Rear Panel. Rev 4...

  • Page 83: Master Slave Systems

    MSC-400 Reference Manual MSC-400 Reference Manual Section Seven Master/Slave Systems Rev 4...
  • Page 84 MSC-400 Reference Manual PROGRAMMING MASTER/SLAVE SYSTEMS Programming a Master/Slave System is essentially programming a system with two MSC-400s. Each Controller will be cond for the devices it is sensing and controlling, the main differences are, in Configuration, the devices sensed and controlled by the Master are set to Master and the devices sensed and controlled by the Slave are set to Slave.
  • Page 85 Ports 7-11, then any RFID can be used for any remote and the Secondary RFID does not need to be set in Step 7. Within the Serial Port Setting page, select (check mark) the PORT 12 TO SLAVE MSC-400 BOX. The PORT 12 SETTING LINE will gray out.
  • Page 86 In the MSC EDITOR MENU BAR, click FILE, then click SAVE. In the MSC EDITOR TOOL BAR, click the SAVE ICON. To download to the MSC-400 MASTER CONTROLLER, with the PC connected to the USB1 PORT on the MSC MASTER, DOWNLOAD by doing either of: In the MSC EDITOR MENU BAR, click COMMUNICATIONS, then click DOWNLOAD.
  • Page 87 MSC-400 Reference Manual Configuring The Remote for a Master/Slave System Programming a remote for use with a Master/Slave system is essentially the same as the programming for a system with a single MSC Controller. The main differences are setting the RFIDs for two Receivers (MSC Controllers) and configuring the Port settings for Master/Slave.
  • Page 88 MSC-400 Reference Manual In the RF Setup Window, click ADD. The ADD RECEIVER WINDOW will appear. Type SLAVE in the Box and click OK. In the Receivers Section, the MASTER LINE under RECEIVER ID. Set the RFID for the MSC MASTER to match the setting used in MSC EDITOR (ID 11).
  • Page 89 MSC-400 Reference Manual Under FLASHERS, line by line, click under FLASHERS and select the appropriate PORT for that DEVICE. In a MASTER/SLAVE system, BOTH Controllers use the SAME Port numbers, that is BOTH the MASTER and SLAVE will have a PORT 1, 2, 3 ETC (Line1 = MSC Port 7, 2 = 8 etc). Be sure these settings are correct.
  • Page 90 MSC-400 Reference Manual TIP - Make note of any commands or macros that do not execute properly. Look for specific devices that are not responding to button presses. If a specific device is not responding, check that device’s CONFIGURATION in both MSC EDITOR and MX/TX EDITOR. Confirm FLASHER connections to proper PORTS.
  • Page 91 MSC-400 Reference Manual MSC-400 Reference Manual Section Eight Troubleshooting Rev 4...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting

    Reposition RFX-250 if RF LED is flickering or illuminated to improve reception. RFID Configuration Confirm configuration of RFIDs in both MX/TX Editor for remote and MSC Editor for MSC-400. Remote Configuration a) Confirm remote programming in RF Setup for IR & RF Output.
  • Page 93 MSC-400 Reference Manual Master/Slave Configuration a) Confirm Master/Slave RFID Configuration b) Confirm Slave Connected Device Configuration to Slave Macro Execution Smart Macros do not maintain device ON/OFF a) Confirm Smart macro structure for all sync with system status commands, IF/ELSE Statements, etc.
  • Page 94 MSC-400 Reference Manual Universal Remote Control, Inc. 500 Mamaroneck Avenue Harrison, NY 10528 Phone: 914.835.4484 Fax: 914.835.4532 Technical Support: 1.800.901.0800 www.universalremote.com ©2007 Universal Remote Control, Inc. Rev 4...

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