Aurora Reax RXC Series User manual

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Manual Number: 210825
RXC Series
RXC-1 ● RXC-3 ● RXC-4
Reax Control Servers
RXC-3
RXC-1
RXC-4

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please review the following safety precautions. If this is the first time using this model, then read this manual before
installing or using the product. If the product is not functioning properly, please contact your local dealer or Aurora for
further instructions.
The lightning symbol in the triangle is used to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the product
that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to anyone opening the case. It is also used to indicate
improper installation or handling of the product that could damage the electrical system in the product or in
other equipment attached to the product
The exclamation point in the triangle is used to alert you to important operating and maintenance instructions.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury to you or damage to the product.
Be careful with electricity:
⚫Power outlet: To prevent electric shock, be sure the electrical plug used on the product power cord
matches the electrical outlet used to supply power to the Aurora product. Use only the power adapter and
power connection cables designed for this unit.
⚫Power cord: Be sure the power cord is routed so that it will not be stepped on or pinched by heavy items.
⚫Lightning: For protection from lightning or when the product is left unattended for a long period, disconnect
it from the power source.
Also follow these precautions:
⚫Ventilation: Do not block the ventilation slots if applicable on the product or place any heavy object on top
of it. Blocking the air flow could cause damage. Arrange components so that air can flow freely. Ensure that
there is adequate ventilation if the product is placed in a stand or cabinet. Put the product in a properly
ventilated area, away from direct sunlight or any source of heat.
⚫Overheating: Avoid stacking the Aurora product on top of a hot component such as a power amplifier.
⚫Risk of Fire: Do not place unit on top of any easily combustible material, such as carpet or fabric.
⚫Proper Connections: Be sure all cables and equipment are connected to the unit as described in this
manual.
⚫Object Entry: To avoid electric shock, never stick anything in the slots on the case or remove the cover.
⚫Water Exposure: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose to rain or moisture.
⚫Cleaning: Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device
before cleaning.
⚫ESD: Handle this unit with proper ESD care. Failure to do so can result in failure.
FCC
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.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Trademarks
All trademarks in this document are the properties of their respective owners.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................................................................................. 4
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................................ 2
About ...................................................................................................................................................................2
Documentation ....................................................................................................................................................2
Features...............................................................................................................................................................3
RXC-1 Front ........................................................................................................................................................4
RXC-1 Rear .........................................................................................................................................................5
RXC-3 Front ........................................................................................................................................................6
RXC-3 Rear .........................................................................................................................................................7
RXC-4 Front ........................................................................................................................................................8
RXC-4 Rear .........................................................................................................................................................9
WEB SETUP PAGES .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Setup Tab...........................................................................................................................................................10
Diagnostics Tab .................................................................................................................................................18
Files Tab ............................................................................................................................................................25
SOFTWARE............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Core Studio Development Tool..........................................................................................................................26
CONNECTOR PIN DEFINITION ............................................................................................................................. 27
CAT5e/6/6A .......................................................................................................................................................27
RS-232...............................................................................................................................................................28
IR (Infrared) .......................................................................................................................................................29
APPENDIX 1............................................................................................................................................................ 30
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................30
APPENDIX 2............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Firmware Update ...............................................................................................................................................31
APPENDIX 3............................................................................................................................................................ 31
Protocol..............................................................................................................................................................31
APPENDIX 6............................................................................................................................................................ 32
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................................................32
APPENDIX 7............................................................................................................................................................ 35
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................35

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please make sure the following items are included within your package. Contact your dealer if any items are missing or
damaged.
RXC-1
1 QTY RXC-1 with 2 Wall Mounting Ears
RXC-3
1 QTY RXC-3 with 2 Wall Mounting Ears
RXC-4
1 QTY RXC-4
Power supplies are sold separately.
Note: Go to www.auroramm.com for latest manual and firmware.

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
⚫PS0094-3 - 48V DC 25 Watt Power Supply
⚫PS0081-1 – 48V DC 25 Watt PoE Injector Supply
⚫RK1-1-K RXC-1 1RU Dual Rack Mount Kit (Includes 1 blank plate & 4 rails)
⚫RK1-4-K RXC-3 4RU Twelve Rack Mount Kit (Includes 6 blank plate & 24 rails)
⚫RK4-1S-K RXC-4 1RU Single Rack Mount Kit
⚫RK4-1D-K RXC-4 1RU Dual Rack Mount Kit
⚫CA0061-1 IR Emitter

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INTRODUCTION
About
The RXC Series is a stand-alone control system built on the ReAX™ operating system. This Linux based OS has been
engineering from the ground up to provide a robust and flexible control system platform, based on Aurora’s years of
experience in the control industry.
As with all Aurora control systems, the RXC is a web-based control system. Custom programming and GUIs can be
created with our free ReAX™ Core Studio software. With the RXC Series built-in web server, it allows virtually any
device with a web browser to display the GUI and control the system. Examples include PC browsers, dedicated touch
panels like the Aurora RXT series tablets, smart phones and more.
The small size and flexible architecture allow the RXC to be used as a full standalone controller, an expansion
controller, or a hybrid of the 2. This allows for a distributed control network –place control ports right where they are
needed in your system rather than long cable runs from a central location.
RXC controllers have a full complement of LAN, RS-232, relay, I/O, and IR ports for controlling external devices. An IR
receiver enables the internal IR learner –no extra hardware required. In addition to network control and access to the
GUI and configuration web pages, the LAN port is also capable of power over Ethernet (PoE), eliminating the need for
an additional power supply.
Documentation
Aurora provides many documents to support the RXC series and accessories. These documents that can be found on
the download tab of the RXC products or the customer portal.

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Features
•Stand-alone web-based control processor running ReAX™ control engine
•Linux™ OS
•Allows for scheduling, automation & system-wide control
•Custom control GUIs
•Programmable with Aurora's free tools
•Powered via optional 48v power supply or PoE
•LAN port(s)
•RS-232 port(s)
•SPDT relays
•Digital I/Os
•IR output(s)
•IR receiver
•USB 2.0 device ports
•Front LED Indicators
•Low Power Consumption
Note: Port counts vary based on RXC model.

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RXC-1 Front
LEDs
⚫Power/Status –Power will light green when unit is on or in standby. Status will blink at a normal pace during
regular operation and slower pace when in standby.
⚫RS232 TX/RX –Will blink when RS-232 data is being sent or received.
⚫RLY –Will reflect state of relays, On/Closed or Off/Open.
⚫I/O –Reflects state of I/O port: On (Input Low / Output High) Off (Input High / Output Low)
⚫IR –Reflects IR data activity.
⚫IR In –Shows IR Learning Activity
Buttons
⚫Function –Press and hold for 5 seconds to factory default all settings.
⚫Select –Press and hold for 5 seconds default only network settings.
Miscellaneous
⚫IR Window –IR learning window
Special Functions
⚫Factory Default - Press and hold Function for 5 seconds
Default Settings
⚫Baud Rate: 9600
⚫IP Mode: Static (192.168.1.100)

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RXC-1 Rear
Connectors
⚫48VDC 48 Volt DC isolated power input.
⚫LAN 10/100/1000Mbps LAN. Left Port can power the unit with PoE from injector or switch.
LAN connector LED’s (Rear):
oRight LED Orange = 10/100 Link
oRight LED Off = PoE Only or Bad Connection.
⚫Control RS-232 Serial port pass-through and control up to 115Kbps.
⚫Relays Relay Port 1 and 2.
⚫I/O Ports for I/O control
⚫IR Ports for IR Control
Default Settings
⚫Serial Port Baud Rate: 9600
⚫IP Mode: Static, 192.168.1.100
⚫Fallback IP Mode (no DHCP present): 192.168.1.100

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RXC-3 Front
LEDs
⚫Power/Status –Power will light green when unit is on or in standby. Status will blink at a normal pace during
regular operation and slower pace when in standby.
⚫RS232 TX/RX –Will blink when RS-232 data is being sent or received.
⚫RLY –Will reflect state of relays, On/Closed or Off/Open.
⚫I/O –Reflects state of I/O port: On (Input Low / Output High) Off (Input High / Output Low)
⚫IR –Reflects IR data activity.
⚫IR In –Shows IR Learning Activity
Buttons
⚫Function –Press and hold for 5 seconds to factory default all settings.
⚫Select –Press and hold for 5 seconds to default only network settings.
Miscellaneous
⚫IR Window –IR learning window
⚫USB 2.0 Device Ports
Special Functions
⚫Factory Default - Press and hold Function for 5 seconds
Default Settings
⚫Baud Rate: 9600
⚫IP Mode: Static (192.168.1.100)

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RXC-3 Rear
Connectors
⚫48VDC 48 Volt DC isolated power input.
⚫LAN Two 10/100/1000Mbps LAN. Left Port can power the unit with PoE from injector or switch.
LAN connector LED’s (Rear):
oRight LED Orange = 10/100 Link
oRight LED Off = PoE Only or Bad Connection.
⚫Control RS-232 Serial port pass-through and control up to 115Kbps.
⚫Relays Relay Port 1 and 2.
⚫I/O Ports for I/O control
⚫IR Ports for IR Control
Default Settings
⚫Serial Port Baud Rate: 9600
⚫IP Mode: Static, 192.168.1.100
⚫Fallback IP Mode (no DHCP present): 192.168.1.100

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RXC-4 Front
LEDs
⚫Status –Power will light green when unit is on or in standby. Status will blink at a normal pace during
regular operation and slower pace when in standby.
⚫RS232 TX/RX –Will blink when RS-232 data is being sent or received.
⚫RLY –Will reflect state of relays, On/Closed or Off/Open.
⚫I/O –Reflects state of I/O port: On (Input Low / Output High) Off (Input High / Output Low)
⚫IR –Reflects IR data activity.
⚫IR In –Shows IR Learning Activity
⚫LCD Display –Shows IP Address and a variety of diagnostics
Buttons
⚫Menu –Press and hold for 5 seconds to factory default all settings.
⚫Enter –Press and hold for 5 seconds to default only network settings.
⚫Arrows –Press left or right to scroll through the network settings for ports 1 and 2 on the LCD display.
Miscellaneous
⚫IR Window –IR learning window next right arrow button.
⚫USB 2.0 Device Ports
Special Functions
⚫Factory Default - Press and hold Menu for 5 seconds
Default Settings
⚫Baud Rate: 9600
⚫IP Mode: Static (192.168.1.100)

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RXC-4 Rear
Connectors
⚫48VDC 48 Volt DC isolated power input.
⚫LAN Two 10/100/1000Mbps LAN. Left Port can power the unit with PoE from injector or switch.
LAN connector LED’s (Rear):
oRight LED Orange = Activity
oLeft LED Green = 10/100/1000 Link.
oLeft LED Off = PoE Only or Bad Connection.
⚫Serial RS-232 4 Serial port pass-through and control up to 115Kbps.
⚫Relays 4 Relay Ports
⚫I/O 4 Ports for I/O control
⚫IR 4 Ports for IR Control
⚫Audio Line In/Out 3.5mm TRS for analog line level unbalanced volume control
Default Settings
⚫Serial Port Baud Rate: 9600
⚫IP Mode: Static, 192.168.1.100
⚫Fallback IP Mode (no DHCP present): 192.168.1.100

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WEB SETUP PAGES
The RXC Web Setup pages are accessed via <IP Address of Unit>/setup.
E.g. 192.168.1.100/setup
Default Username: admin
Default Password: admin
Setup Tab
The “Setup” tab displays the current firmware version as well as the serial number of the RXC.
This page also allows you to access the following setup pages:
•Time Settings –Sets the date and time of the RXC.
•Network Settings –Sets the network parameters of the RXC.
•Security Settings –Sets the login credentials for the RXC.
•Port Setup –Adjusts port settings for the RS232 and IR ports.
•Digital I/O Setup –Sets the configuration of the Digital I/O ports.
•Infrared Learning –Allows the RXC to learn infrared commands from an external infrared remote.
•Device Settings –Adjusts RXC logging settings.

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Time Settings
•Date/Time –Sets the current date and time.
•Time Zone –Sets the current time zone.
•NTP Server –Sets the network time (NTP) server address for automatic date and time configuration.
•NTP Status –Enables or disables automatic date and time configuration via NTP.

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Network Settings
The following settings apply to LAN port 1 and 2 separately:
•MAC Address – The MAC address of the LAN port
•DHCP – Enables/disables IP address acquisition via DHCP
•IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS Address – Static IP address settings when DHCP is disabled
•Secondary IP – Enables/disables a secondary static IP address for the LAN Port
•Secondary IP Address, Secondary Subnet Mask – Secondary static IP settings
•Host Name – The host name of the RXC

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Security Settings
This page allows you to change the default login password for the web setup pages.

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Port Setup
This page allows you to set the baud rate, data, and stop bits for the RS232 and IR ports, as well as the parity and
handshaking requirements for the RS232 ports.

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Digital I/O Setup
This page allows you to set each of the digital I/O ports to one of the following states:
•Output –Digital output
•Input (High-Z) –High impedance digital input (normally low)
•Input with pullup –Low impedance digital input (normally high)
Here’s a table of the possible values:
Digital Output
Output
0V DC Out
LED = Off
Notify Data = 0
Digital Output
Output
5V DC Out
LED = On
Notify Data = 1
Digital Input
Pull Up Mode
Open
LED = On
Notify Data = 1
Digital Input
Pull Up Mode
Closed / Shorted
LED = Off
Notify Data = 0
Digital Input
High Impedance
0V DC In
LED = Off
Notify Data = 0
Digital Input
High Impedance
5V DC In
LED = On
Notify Data = 1