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MRX-10 Installation

MRX-10 Installation

Introduction

When it comes to Total Control, no system is complete without an MRX-10. Acting as the system’s “brain,” the
MRX-10 does all of the heavy lifting when it comes to control.

Communication is the MRX-10’s strong point, both for incoming and outgoing commands.  For incoming
commands, the on-board RF transceiver accepts communication from the TRC-780 and returns status and
metadata for true two-way feedback. All of the other remotes, keypads and touch panels in the Total Control
line take this communication to the next level by using IP over the local area network (

LAN

).

For outgoing commands to connected devices the MRX-10 is equipped for anything. Whether IR, RS-232,
relays, triggers or sensors, the MRX-10 can control virtually any device. In addition, for IP controlled devices
(

thermostats, compatible AV gear, energy management, home security, and others

) the MRX-10 issues

commands over the local network for control.

Summary of Contents for MRX-10

Page 1: ...from the TRC 780 and returns status and metadata for true two way feedback All of the other remotes keypads and touch panels in the Total Control line take this communication to the next level by using IP over the local area network LAN For outgoing commands to connected devices the MRX 10 is equipped for anything Whether IR RS 232 relays triggers or sensors the MRX 10 can control virtually any de...

Page 2: ...0 resulting in faster more efficient programming Although the MRX 10 works perfectly well in a single room installation the real power of the Total Control System comes when it is expanded to multiple rooms and controlling the subsystems in the home or commercial space Capable of extending its communication to other MRX 10s or MRX 1s acting as sub units each tethered controller becomes part of the s...

Page 3: ... factory default Rear Panel The rear panel ports are Power Provides connection to included 12V 1Amp Power Supply LAN Provides connection to LAN Local Area network via RJ45 cable This essential connection is responsible for Programming Not only does the MRX 10 receive its programming over the network it also issues programming to connected remotes keypads and touch panels through this port Communic...

Page 4: ...ted only to its dedicated IR output and emitter preventing IR splash from multiple emitters flashing at the same time Relay NO NC COM Provides configurable switch closure control Sensors Provides connection to up to four URC Voltage Sensors VS 1006 or URC Video Sensors VID 6 for status readings in sensor based macros 12V Output Two programmable 12V 0 2A outputs Each may be programmed to turn on off o...

Page 5: ...nected to the detachable connectors for use of the relays Network Installation 1 Connect an Ethernet cable RJ45 to the rear of the MRX 10 and into the network router or switch 2 Connect your laptop into the same network router as the MRX 10 3 Plug flashers into any of the eight flasher ports on the rear of the MRX 10 Locating the MAC Address The network MAC Address is a unique number that identifies ...

Page 6: ... sluggish operation check that the remote control is set to a particular LINE OUT rather than ALL When IR commands are sent to all the flashers in a cabinet you can have difficulty adjusting the IR Output Reprogram the remote control to send IR commands only via a specific 1 8 Line Output then readjust the IR Line Output level 1 Connect an IR emitter to each IR output and run the emitter wire to the f...

Page 7: ...rial commands to be triggered from a Total Control remote and sent from the MRX 10 over the network connection The signal is then sent to the device over proprietary URC RS 232 cables These use either male or female DB 9 connections with standard pin outs Programming is done in the Accelerator software ...

Page 8: ...the MRX 10 The MRX 10 can use either a Video composite or Voltage signal to determine the power status of the equipment it controls This can then be used to alter the function of a Macro by using IF ELSE statements in the programming software Using a VID 1 Video Sensor cable the MRX 10 can detect a video signal from a Composite or Component video output The VS 100 Voltage Sensor will detect a Volt...

Page 9: ... current to an electrical switch or motor for use with screens blinds curtains etc The Relay can be used as either a latching contact or a momentary contact depending on the programming The command to actuate the Relay is programmed using the Accelerator software and is sent from the MRX 10 when triggered by any Total Control system remote ...

Page 10: ...Application Diagram 72 ...

Page 11: ...he MRX 10 or MRX 1 Using URC Accelerator programming software a Macro can be programmed to react to the status of this sensor VS 1006 This voltage sensor cable is designed to connect to a sensor port on the MRX 10 or MRX 1 Using URC Accelerator programming software a Macro can be programmed to react to the status of this sensor RS232M RS232F Available with either male or female RS 232 connectors t...

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