Universal Remote Control Total Control MRX-8 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

MRX-8

System Controller

Total Control MRX-8 Owner’s Manual ©2015 Universal Remote Control, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1

Features and Benefits 1

Parts Guide 1

Front Panel Descriptions 2

Rear Panel Descriptions 3

Installing the MRX-8 4

Specifications 8

Limited Warranty Statement 9

End User Agreement 11

Federal Communication Commission

Interference Statement 12

Declaration of Conformity 13

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TOTAL CONTROL MRX-8 SYSTEM CONTROLLER

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Total Control MRX-8 System
Controller for automation and control. Using the Total Control line
of interfaces provides you full access and control for every
compatible device using IR, IP, RS-232, and Relays. This network
based control is also compatible with URC sensors, like audio
sensor and video sensor, which detects the status of a device and
provides automation triggers.

The MRX-8 makes it easy to turn on multiple devices at once such
as a TV and Blu-Ray, even lights with one button press. Enjoy
controlling your space!

Features and Benefits

 Stores and issues commands and macros for all IP, IR,

RS-232, Relay to compatible devices and other Total Control
series base stations in the system.

 Provides two-way communication with Total Control

interfaces. (TRC-780 remote requires optional UZ-1 to be

compatible with MRX-8)

 Can be programmed offsite via the internet, after initial

programming is completed onsite, and project is registered
with URC's Offsite Programming portal.

Parts Guide

The MRX-8 System Controller includes:

1 - System Controller
1 - Sleeved Emitter for RFTX-1 port
1 - Wall Mount and 4 Screws
1 - AC Power Adapter

5 - Standard Emitters/Flashers
1 - Adjustment Tool
1 - Installation Manual

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TOTAL CONTROL MRX-8 SYSTEM CONTROLLER

Front Panel Descriptions

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

Power LED: Indicates that the MRX-8 is powered on when lit.

Ethernet LED: Indicates the network connectivity status:

● On = Connected

● Off = Not connected

● Blinking = Attempting to connect.

Power LED Ethernet LED

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Rear Panel Descriptions

The rear panel ports are:

DC 12V Power: Attach the included 12V power supply here.

LAN Connection: RJ45 standard Ethernet connection to the

local network.

Relays (NO, NC, COM): Programmable relay to be normally
opened (NO), normally closed (NC) or momentary contact. An
application shall require less than 30V/.5A.

RS-232: Two RS-232 ports support Tx(Transmit), Rx(Receive) and
GND(Ground) connections for two-way communication.
Compatible with URC cables RS232F and RS232M.

Sensors: Two sensor ports allow programming of state dependent
and triggered automation macros. Compatible with URC Video
(SEN-VID), Voltage (SEN-VOLT), Audio (SEN-AUD), Current (SEN­CMF), Light (SEN-LITE), and Contact Closure (SEN-CCLS) sensors.

IR Outputs: Six standard 3.5mm IR emitter ports with individual
output level adjustment screws. Always use the supplied sleeved
emitter with pink connector, in port #6. Plugging a regular emitter to

this port may cause it to damage the unit and prevent it from
operating correctly.

RFTX-1 Port: Connect the included 3.5mm stereo to 3.5mm stereo
to the optional RFTX-1 transmitter and control URC Lighting
products via 418MHz or 433.92MHz wireless RF.

Reset: Press and release to reboot. Pressing and holding for 15
seconds factory defaults the unit.

DC 12V
Power

Relay: NO,

NC, COM

RFTX-1

Reset

RS-232 Ports

Sensors

IR Outputs: #1-6

LAN