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5. Troubleshooting

 

Symptom 

Possible Cause 

Solution 

MRKP2 does not power 
up or resets itself 
randomly 

 
1. RJ-45 plug crimped 
incorrectly; or wiring pin-
out of RJ-45 reversed. 
 
2. Break or intermittent 
connection in CAT-5 
between Zone and “Head-
End”. 
 
3. CAT5 cable length 
exceeds specification, or 
more than one keypad is 
used in a zone. 

 
Verify wiring pin-out and RJ-
45 crimp. Correct by re-
crimping RJ-45 to CAT-5 
cable.  
 
Check RJ-45 to RJ-45 
connections with cable tester 
or voltmeter. +12V terminal 
on back of MRKP2 should 
read +9V DC or higher with 
the keypad on. 
 
Use MRC44CB1 and 
782ERGPS 12V High Current 
AC Adaptor at keypad side, 
prior to the first keypad.  

The Next button on 
touchscreen or any 
other virtual button in 
top right corner of the 
screen is not 
operational 

Protect switch on 
MX88/MRC88m is left in 
Off position. Protect Off 
setting is only to be used 
during  the QuickConfig 
setup. 

Return the Protect switch to 
On
 position and reset the 
MX88/MRC88m system 

No control of IR 
sources 

1. Wiring: Incorrect wiring 
between MRKP2 and 
MRC88m. 
 
 
2. IR emitter defective at 
source. 
 
 
 
3.  IR Enable jumper is set 
incorrectly 

 
 
Verify and correct wiring.  
 
 
 
 
Replace IR emitter.  
 
 
 
Make sure IR Sensor Enable 
jumper is properly configured. 
(See Section 3 and Figure 
3.1) 

Intermittent IR source 
control 

IR flooding 

Check to see if ambient light 
is shining on built in IR 
receiver or in direct line with 
plasma TV noise. If the IR 
emitter is flashing when IR is 
not being sent, IR flooding is 
likely cause. Disable the built-
in IR Receiver. Consider use 
of an external IR Receiver 
(see Fig 2.2 and 3.2). 

 

 

 

 

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6. Specifications 

 

 

 

MRKP2 basic dimensions and cable lengths 

Front panel dimensions 

4-1/2” (114mm) wide x 4-5/8” (117mm) high x 1/4” 
(6mm) deep 

Wall cutout 

Depends on electrical back-box used – see below

 

Mounting depth 

2-1/4” (57mm) for unit and wiring

 – actual 

mounting depth will depend on electrical back-box 
used 

Max length Cat-5 
Cable* with 1 keypad 
per zone 

250 feet (75 meters) total per zone* If this 
distance is exceeded, a MRC44CB1 and 
782ERGPS should be placed right before the 
keypad. 

Max length Cat-5 
cable* with 1 keypad 
and 1, 2, or 3 
expansion keypads 

Must use MRC44CB1 connecting block and 
782ERGPS 12V High Current AC adaptor at 
and before the first keypad. After the first 
keypad, each time a cable run exceeds 250 
feet (75 meters) total, another MRC44CB1 
and 782ERGPS will need to be added before 
the next keypad. 

Operating Temperature 
& Humidity 

 
32-104°F (0-40° C) 
0-90% Relative Humidity 

 

 

 

Compatible Electrical back-boxes 

North American 
standard two gang 
electrical back boxes 

Carlon® BH235A, B232A-UPC, B225R-UPC, 
or BH234R 

 

 

* CAT5/5e/6/7 may be used. Cable quality may reduce this maximum length. 

 

 

Extending external IR receiver 

connection with 3-wire cable 

Size (AWG) 

Maximum allowable 
length (feet) 

Extending external IR 

receiver connection  

with Cat-5 cable using all 8 

conductors 

24 

150 

  Use 4 striped wires for GND 

22 

300 

  Use 2 solid wires for IR signal 

20 

1000 

  Use 2 solid wires for +12V  

18 

2000 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MRKP2

Page 1: ...that could result in a fire or electric shock Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the appliance through openings in the enclosure Servicing Do not attempt...

Page 2: ...ry to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into...

Page 3: ...bit Color TFT LCD display Displays multiple lines of meta data and menu navigation lists Full featured keypad with navigation and select hard buttons Selectable keypad backlight color Includes a screw...

Page 4: ...ource wall plates IR emitters etc Always fully test all actual components to be installed before taking them to the jobsite This will help streamline and expedite any troubleshooting on site in case i...

Page 5: ...L Figure 2 3 MRKP2 Keypad layout and Main display Notes Tone Control functions of the MRKP2 can be entered by pressing the Next arrow once inside a source control page Please note that each of the thr...

Page 6: ...RJ 45 connector after it is passed through the electrical back box Connect it to the appropriate RJ 45 connector on the rear of the MRKP2 CONTROLLER for connecting to MX88 or EXPANSION if connecting t...

Page 7: ...Installer Settings menu on Section 4 of this manual 2 Long CAT5 cable runs and or the use of more than one keypad per zone will require the use of MRC44CB1 and 782ERGPS High Current AC adaptors Pleas...

Page 8: ...XANTECH C ORP MRKP2 050710000077 XANTECH IRRECEIVER IN ZONEIR EMITTER TOMRC88m CONTROLLER 12VDC IRIN IROUT GND GND IRSENSOR ENABLEJUMPER JP3 TOEXPANSION KEYPAD 15 4 MRKP2 Setup Initial Power up Whene...

Page 9: ...new firmware and the MRKP2 will return to normal operation After the keypad returns to normal operation it is advisable to reset the entire system by turning the MX88 off and back on Please note that...

Page 10: ...lasma TV noise If the IR emitter is flashing when IR is not being sent IR flooding is likely cause Disable the built in IR Receiver Consider use of an external IR Receiver see Fig 2 2 and 3 2 19 6 Spe...

Page 11: ...20 21...

Page 12: ...uential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have additional legal rights that vary from state to state Xantech is a registered tr...

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