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Total Control

MRX-8

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.

Summary of Contents for Total Control MRX-8

Page 1: ...MRX 8 Owner s Manual Total Control MRX 8 Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...835 4484 techsupport urc automation com Hours 9 00am 5 00pm EST M F Table of Contents Introduction 1 Front Panel Description 2 Rear Panel Description 3 Installing the MRX 8 4 Network Installation 4 Connecting IR Emitters 5 Connecting RS 232 Serial 6 Specifications 7 Limited Warranty Statement 7 ...

Page 3: ...Features and Benefits Stores and issues commands for all IP IR RS 232 Relays Sensors and 12V Triggers controlled devices Provides two way communication with Total Control user interfaces remotes and keypads Easy rack mounting via the included rack mounting ears Parts List The MRX 8 Advanced Network Controller includes 1x MRX 8 System Controller 1x Power Cord 1x Adjustment Tool 1x Ethernet Cable 5x...

Page 4: ...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: ...or wired two way communication 5 Sensors Two 2 sensor ports that allow the programming of state dependent and triggered macros Compatible with all URC sensors 6 IR Outputs Six 6 standard 3 5mm IR emitter ports with individual output level adjustment screws 7 RFTX 1 Attach an optional RFTX 1 transmitter to control URC Lighting products via 418MHz or 433 92MHz wireless RF 8 Reset Press once to power...

Page 6: ...o operate local equipment using IP Network RS 232 Serial IR Infrared or relays All cables must be connected to their respective ports at the rear of the device Network Installation 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 ...

Page 7: ... IR emitters six 6 supplied in the box into any of the six 6 IR outputs available on the rear of the MRX 8 All IR outputs include an adjustable sensitivity dial Turn this dial to the right to increase the gain and to the left to decrease it 2 Remove the adhesive covering from the emitter and place it over the IR receiver of the 3rd party device cable box television etc 1 2 ...

Page 8: ... 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 1 Connect the 3 5mm into the RS 232 Output available on the MRX 8 2 Connect the Serial connection onto the available port on the 3rd party device such as AVRs Televisions Matrix Switchers and other devices 1 2 ...

Page 9: ...al device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interferen...

Page 10: ... Emission Immunity Power Declaration of Conformity Hereby Universal Remote Control Inc declares that this MRX 8 is in compliance with the Essential requirements 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 oper...

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