Total Control MRX-2 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

MRX-2

Network Base Station

MRX-2 Owner’s Manual ©2014 Universal Remote Control, Inc.

The information in this manual is copyright protected. No part of
this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior
written consent from Universal Remote Control, Inc.

UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS/OMISSIONS
MADE IN THIS MANUAL.

The information in this manual may be subject to change without
prior notice.

Total Control is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control,
Inc.

Complete Control is a registered trademark of Universal Remote Control,
Inc.

URC - Control the Experience is a registered trademark of Universal
Remote Control, Inc.

All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered
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Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Features and Benefits 2

Parts Guide 3

Front and Rear Panel Descriptions 4

Network Installation 6

Specifications 7

Limited Warranty Statement 8

End User Agreement 10

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 11

Declaration of Conformity 12

MRX-2 NETWORK BASE STATION

Introduction

The MRX-2 Network Base Station allows for control of your
components by sending infrared and serial commands to your system.
This base station can be used with either a Total Control or a
Complete Control system.

When used in a Total Control System:

Expand zones throughout the home or commercial space by
installing multiple MRX-2’s.

Control equipment such as shades and TV lifts using the base
stations sensors, relays and RS-232 ports.

Control URC RF Lighting using the optional RFTX-1 transmitter.

When used in a Complete Control System:

The MRX-2 is required to use the CC Control App for iOS devices,
like the iPad and iPhone.

Extend control to other rooms by installing multiple MRX-2’s
throughout the home or commercial space.

The MRX-2 offers traditional IR only control from compatible
URC MX series remotes via an optional RFX-250.

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Features and Benefits

When used in a Total Control System:

Expand Control: Add an MRX-2 to a Total Control system to
expand control to other rooms/areas in the home or office.
Components located out of reach from the MRX Advanced
Network System Controller may be controlled via IR, RS-232 or
Relays by using an MRX-2 to expand the scope of a Total
Control system.

Lighting Control: By connecting an optional RFTX-1 RF
Transmitter, take control of your URC lighting (within range).
Control a specific light, a whole room or even the entire home
from any remote control or iOS device.

When used in a Complete Control System:

Enables iOS Control: The addition of an MRX-2 base station to
a control system, allows for control via URC’s CC Control iOS
app for iPads, iPhones and iPod touch. Each iDevice requires
programming by a qualified custom install professional.

Note: Requires the purchase of CC Control Setup code (one
code per system).

No Aiming: Using a base station results in flawless control of
your components without having to aim the remote! The signal
travels to the base station via RF or Wi-Fi and is then converted
back to infrared before being sent to the device being
controlled; perfect for hidden components.

Note: An optional RFX-250 Antenna is required for use with
URC remote controls.

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Parts Guide

The MRX-2 Network Base Station includes:

1 - MRX-2 Network Base Station
1 - 12V-1000mA Power Supply
6 - Visible Emitters with 10 foot plug

in cables including 1 pink sleeved
emitter for the RFTX-1 port

1 - Two Meter 3.5mm Stereo to

3.5mm Stereo (for daisy chaining

multiple MRX-2 with one RFX-250)
1 - Adjustment Tool
1 - Mounting Plate for wall mounting

the MRX-2

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Front and Rear Panel Descriptions

Front

The front panel consists of 4 indicator lights which will illuminate
when in use.

Power

Power:
Status: Flashes blue when an RF or Network signal is received.
Sensor: Illuminates to indicate when the sensor is activated.
Ethernet: Illuminates when connected to an active network.
Reset: Press the Reset button located under the MRX-2 to restart the

unit.

Status

Illuminates when the power supply is connected to an outlet.

Sensor

Ethernet

Reset: Bottom

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Rear

The rear panel ports are:

Power

Ethernet

Relay:NO,
NC, COM

RS-232 Ports

Sensor

IR IN

IR Outputs: #1-6
RFTX Port: #6

RF IN

RF ID

RF Out

Power: Uses the included 12V/1Amp power supply.
LAN: Plug an ethernet cable (RJ45) to the LAN(Local Area network).
Relay NO, NC, COM: Configurable switch closure control.
RS-232 Ports: Two RS232 ports provide direct control.
Sensor: Connect with one of URC’s or compatible third party,

sensors.

Allows MRX-2 control from a base station such as a MRF-260.

IR IN:

Note:IR Routing is lost from commands received from this input.

IR Outputs: Connect emitters for IR control of connected devices.
RFTX Port: Dual port #6 for the RFTX-1 connecting cable or

included sleeved IR emitter.
RF IN: Connects to an optional single RFX-250 (Only for MX series
products.)
RF Out: Used for daisy chaining MRX-2s for RF Operation (Refer to
the RFX-250 manual.)
RF ID: 15 unique RF ID's provide RF control and routing to multiple
MRX-2’s in the same home.

Note: DO NOT USE RF ID #0, as it is the interference "sniffer", used
to detect RF interference in the area.

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Network Installation

The MRX-2 can be installed in either a Total Control or a Complete
Control System. Connect the Ethernet cable (RJ45) to the rear of the
MRX-2 and the other end to the active network.

Total Control Install

Complete Control Install

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Specifications

Network: One 10/100 Ethernet port
Relay: One relay configurable to be NO, NC or Momentary
Sensor: One sensor supports Video or Voltage sensing via URC

sensors.
RS-232: Two RS-232 ports support TX, RX and GND two way
communication via URC cables.
IR: Six adjustable IR ports enable the included URC emitters to
control IR devices Note: 6th IR Output requires the included
sleeved emitter (identified by a pink connector), since it can
optionally be used to connect an RFTX-1

Weight: 8.4 oz.
Size: 248 x 120mm x28mm
Power: 12V External Power Supply

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Limited Warranty Statement

1. Limited Warranty and Disclaimers

Universal Remote Control, Inc. (“URC”) warrants that the URC equipment shall
be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal usage for two
(2) years from purchase when such is purchased from URC. This limited
warranty is valid only in the United States of America. URC warrants that the
software will substantially conform in any material respect to its functional
specifications at the time of delivery. URC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS AND/OR
OMISSIONS MADE IN THE URC DOCUMENTATION. URC DOES NOT
WARRANT THAT THE URC SOFTWARE IS BUG-FREE OR ERROR FREE OR
THAT THERE ARE NO ERRORS/BUGS IN THE URC SOFTWARE.

URC warrants that at the time of purchase the URC equipment and the URC
software complied with all applicable regulations and policies of the Federal
Communications Commissions (“FCC”) regarding electromagnetic interference
caused by electronic/computing devices and to the extent that the URC
equipment and/or the URC software fails to so comply, URC shall, at its own
expense, take all reasonable measures to promptly cause such to comply.

URC equipment purchases from other than an authorized URC dealer or
distributor are without warranty.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
FOR HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE USAGE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY
PROVIDED FOR HEREIN, THE EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND
DOCUMENTATION OF URC ARE SUPPLIED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY
WARRANTY, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND. TO
THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, URC
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. URC
DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY
REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF, OR THE RESULTS OF THE
USE OF, THE EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION IN
TERMS OF CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED FOR HEREIN, TECHNICAL SERVICES
ARE SUPPLIED “AS IS”, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS,
STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, URC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF QUALITY OR REASONABLE

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SKILL AND CARE, OR OUTCOME OR RESULTS. WITHOUT IN ANY WAY
LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE OTHER PROVISIONS HEREIN,
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: (I) DAMAGE FROM MISUSE, NEGLECT
OR ACTS OF NATURE, (II) MODIFICATIONS, (III) INTEGRATION WITH
THIRD PARTY CONTENT (IV) BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND/
OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW URC WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE.

The warranty limitations and warranty disclaimers may not apply to end user in
whole or in part, where such are restricted or excluded by applicable law and
such shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

In the event of any warranty claim, URC will, at its sole option, repair the URC
equipment using new or comparable rebuilt parts, or exchange the URC
equipment for new or rebuilt equipment. In the event of a defect, these are the

end user’s exclusive remedies.

All the URC equipment returned for service, exchange or repair require an
RGA number. To obtain an RGA number, you must complete a Return
Request Form which you may obtain by calling [phone] or contacting
URC at [email protected]. To obtain warranty service, end
user must deliver the URC equipment, freight prepaid, in its original packaging
or packaging affording adequate protection to URC at 420 Columbus Avenue,
Valhalla, NY 10595. It is the end user’s responsibility to backup any macro
programming, artwork, software or other materials that may have been
programmed into the unit. It is likely that such data, software, or other materials
will be lost during service and URC will not be responsible for any such
damage or loss. A dated purchase receipt, bill of sale, installation contract or
other verifiable proof of purchase is required. For the URC equipment support
and other important information, please visit URC's website available at
www.universalremote.com or call the Customer Service Center at (914) 835-

4484.

This limited warranty only covers the URC equipment issues caused by defects
in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use. It does not cover
product issues caused by any other reason, including but not limited to product
issues due to commercial use, acts of God, third-party installation, misuse,
limitations of technology, or modification of or to any part of the URC
equipment. This limited warranty does not cover the URC equipment sold as
used, as is, refurbished, so called "B stock" or consumables (such as batteries).
This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been
altered or removed from the URC equipment. This limited warranty

specifically excludes the URC equipment sold by unauthorized resellers.

With the exception of URC’s IR-only, broad-based consumer remotes, none of
URC’s PC programmable remotes or any of our Total Control® whole-house

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equipment are authorized for online internet sales. Buying URC’s PC
programmable remotes or any of our Total Control® whole-house equipment
online means buying equipment that does not have a URC’s limited warranty.
Such equipment is not eligible for URC tech support or software support, either.

2. URC’S Limitations of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL URC BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OF ANY KIND OR LOSS OF PROFITS OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, EVEN
IF URC IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL URC BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO
DATA, COMPUTER SYSTEMS OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS. URC’S
LIABILITY, IF ANY, FOR DIRECT DAMAGES OF ANY FORM SHALL BE
LIMITED TO ACTUAL DAMAGES, NOT IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS PAID
BY END USER FOR THE URC EQUIPMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL URC BE LIABLE FOR ANY EVENTS BEYOND ITS
CONTROL, INCLUDING ANY INSTANCE OF FORCE MAJEURE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL URC BE LIABLE FOR THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF
END USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY.

THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY MAY NOT APPLY TO END USER IN
WHOLE OR IN PART, WHERE SUCH ARE RESTRICTED LIMITED OR
EXCLUDED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND SUCH SHALL APPLY TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. URC SHALL NOT
BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STATEMENTS MADE BY OTHERS.

SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
END USER. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES END USER SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS AND END USER MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE OR JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION.

End User Agreement

The terms and conditions of the End User Agreement available at www.uni­versalremote.com/eua.php shall apply.

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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital 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 interference will not occur in a particular installa­tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one more of the follow­ing measures:

u Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
u Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
u Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

u Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

Warning!

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note : The manufacturer is not responsible for any Radio or TV interference
caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Caution

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity

Company Name : OH SUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Company Address : #181 GONG DAN-DONG, GUMI, GYEONG BUK,

Contact Information : Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

rand Name : UNIVERSAL remote control

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roduct Name : Network Base Station

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Model Name : MRX-2

This product herewith complies with the requirements of EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
issued by the Commission of the European Community

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Community

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EN 55022

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EN 55024

EN 61000-3-2

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EN 61000-3-3

List of test reports and/or certificate verified compliance with the standards above

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Report No.

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Testi ng Labora tory : Gumi College EMC Center

REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Date of issue : January 30, 2013

Name and signature of authorized person :

James Novak

Senior Product Manager
Universal Remote Control Inc.

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