Total Control MRX-2 User manual
Owner’s Manual
MRX-2
Network Base Station
M X-2 Owner’s Manual ©2014 Universal emote Control, Inc.
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Phone: (914) 835-4484 Fax: (914) 835-4532
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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 R 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 R, 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: equires the purchase of CC Control Setup code (one
code per system).
o 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 FX-250 Antenna is required for use with
U C 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
Front and Rear Panel Descriptions
Front
The front panel consists of 4 indicator lights which will illuminate
when in use.
Power:
lluminates when the power supply is connected to an outlet.
Status: Flashes blue when an RF or Network signal is received.
Sensor: lluminates to indicate when the sensor is activated.
Ethernet: lluminates when connected to an active network.
Reset: Press the Reset button located under the MRX-2 to restart the
unit.
Power Status Sensor Ethernet Reset: Bottom
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Rear
The rear panel ports are:
Power: Uses the included 12V/1Amp power supply.
LA : Plug an ethernet cable (RJ45) to the LAN(Local Area network).
Relay O, C, 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.
IR I :
Allows MRX-2 control from a base station such as a MRF-260.
Note:I outing is lost from commands received from this input.
IR Outputs: Connect emitters for R control of connected devices.
RFTX Port: Dual port #6 for the RFTX-1 connecting cable or
included sleeved R emitter.
RF I : 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 D's provide RF control and routing to multiple
MRX-2’s in the same home.
Note: DO NOT USE F ID #0, as it is the interference "sniffer", used
to detect F interference in the area.
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Ethernet
Power
Relay: O,
C, COM
RS-232 Ports
Sensor
IR I
IR Outputs: #1-6
RFTX Port: #6
RF I RF Out
RF ID
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etwork 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
etwork: 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 R ports enable the included URC emitters to
control R devices Note: 6th R 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, nc. (“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 L ABLE FOR
OPERAT ONAL, TECHN CAL OR ED TOR AL ERRORS AND/OR
OM SS ONS MADE N THE URC DOCUMENTAT ON. URC DOES NOT
WARRANT THAT THE URC SOFTWARE S BUG-FREE OR ERROR FREE OR
THAT THERE ARE NO ERRORS/BUGS N 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.
TH S L M TED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER TECHN CAL ASS STANCE
FOR HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE USAGE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY
PROV DED FOR HERE N, THE EQU PMENT, SOFTWARE AND
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THE MAX MUM EXTENT PERM TTED BY APPL CABLE LAW, URC
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MPL ED, NCLUD NG BUT NOT L M TED TO THE WARRANT ES OF
MERCHANTAB L TY AND FTNESS FOR A PART CULAR PURPOSE. URC
DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE, OR MAKE ANY
REPRESENTAT ONS REGARD NG THE USE OF, OR THE RESULTS OF THE
USE OF, THE EQU PMENT, SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTAT ON N
TERMS OF CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, REL AB L TY OR OTHERW SE.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROV DED FOR HERE N, TECHN CAL SERV CES
ARE SUPPL ED “AS S”, W THOUT ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS,
STATUTORY OR MPL ED, OF ANY K ND. TO THE MAX MUM EXTENT
PERM TTED BY APPL CABLE LAW, URC EXPRESSLY D SCLA MS ALL
WARRANT ES, EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR MPL ED, NCLUD NG BUT
NOT L M TED TO THE WARRANT ES OF QUAL TY OR REASONABLE
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SK LL AND CARE, OR OUTCOME OR RESULTS. W THOUT N ANY WAY
L M T NG THE GENERAL TY OF THE OTHER PROV S ONS HERE N,
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: ( ) DAMAGE FROM M SUSE, NEGLECT
OR ACTS OF NATURE, ( ) MOD F CAT ONS, ( ) NTEGRAT ON W TH
TH RD PARTY CONTENT ( V) BEYOND THE WARRANTY PER OD AND/
OR FA LURE TO FOLLOW URC WARRANTY CLA M 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.
n 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 (914) 835-4484 or contacting
URC at returnrequest@universalremote.com. 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. t is the end user’s responsibility to backup any macro
programming, artwork, software or other materials that may have been
programmed into the unit. t 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. t 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 R-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
N NO EVENT SHALL URC BE L ABLE FOR ND RECT, SPEC AL,
NC DENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUN T VE OR CONSEQUENT AL DAMAGES
OF ANY K ND OR LOSS OF PROF TS OR BUS NESS OPPORTUN TY, EVEN
F URC S ADV SED OF THE POSS B L TY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
N NO EVENT SHALL URC BE L ABLE FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO
DATA, COMPUTER SYSTEMS OR COMPUTER PROGRAMS. URC’S
L AB L TY, F ANY, FOR D RECT DAMAGES OF ANY FORM SHALL BE
L M TED TO ACTUAL DAMAGES, NOT N EXCESS OF AMOUNTS PA D
BY END USER FOR THE URC EQU PMENT.
N NO EVENT SHALL URC BE L ABLE FOR ANY EVENTS BEYOND TS
CONTROL, NCLUD NG ANY NSTANCE OF FORCE MAJEURE.
N NO EVENT SHALL URC BE L ABLE FOR THE ACTS OR OM SS ONS OF
END USER OR ANY TH RD PARTY.
THE L M TAT ONS OF LAB L TY MAY NOT APPLY TO END USER N
WHOLE OR N PART, WHERE SUCH ARE RESTR CTED L M TED OR
EXCLUDED BY APPL CABLE LAW AND SUCH SHALL APPLY TO THE
MAX MUM EXTENT PERM TTED BY APPL CABLE LAW. URC SHALL NOT
BE HELD RESPONS BLE FOR THE STATEMENTS MADE BY OTHERS.
SOME STATES OR JUR SD CT ONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUS ON OR
L M TAT ON OF NC DENTAL OR CONSEQUENT AL DAMAGES, OR
ALLOW L M TAT ONS ON HOW LONG AN MPL ED WARRANTY LASTS,
SO THE ABOVE L M TAT ONS OR EXCLUS ONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
END USER. TH S L M TED WARRANTY G VES END USER SPEC F C LEGAL
R GHTS AND END USER MAY HAVE OTHER R GHTS WH CH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE OR JUR SD CT ON TO JUR SD CT ON.
End User Agreement
The terms and conditions of the End User Agreement available at www.uni-
versalremote.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 instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-
tion. f 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 follow-
ing measures:
uReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
uncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
uConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
uConsult 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 ame : OH SU G ELECTRO ICS CO., LTD.
Company Address : #181 GO G DA -DO G, GUMI, GYEO G BUK,
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Contact Information : Phone: +82-54-468-7281, Fax: +82-54-461-8368
Brand ame : U IVERSAL remote control
Product ame : etwork Base Station
Model ame : 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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EMC Directive
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E 55022
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E 55024
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E 61000-3-2
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E 61000-3-3
List of test reports and/or certificate verified compliance with the standards above
Date of issue : January 30, 2013
ame and signature of authorized person :
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EMC Directive
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Report o.
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Testi ng Labora tory : Gumi College EMC Center
James ovak
Senior Product Manager
Universal Remote Control Inc.
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