Xantech mrc88 installation instructions Programming in Expanded Mode, Enabling Expanded Mode

Model MRC88 Page: 75

NOTE: During the EXPANDED Set-Up instructions, we will refer to the PRIMARY and SECONDARY Controllers. The PRIMARY Controller refers to the MRC88 Controller connected to Zones 1 thru 8 and the SECONDARY Controller refers to the MRC88 Controller connect to Zones 9 thru 16.

PROGRAMMING IN EXPANDED MODE

An EXPANDED system is programmed much the same way as a non-Expanded system. All programming aspects for EXPANDED mode has been discussed in detail throughout the manual in the appropriate sections subtitled (ADVANCED/EXPANDED). The key areas are listed here for reference. If more explanation is needed, please see the corresponding complete section in the manual.

ENABLING EXPANDED MODE

1.With a project OPEN in the Dragon Drop-IR™Software, make sure the USER SETTINGS Menu is set to ADVANCED mode of operation (If not, select ADVANCED DRAGON in the User Settings menu).

2.Select the CONTROLLER tab in the MRC88 Systems Window.

3.In the EXPANDED OPTIONS section of the CONTROLLER window, select EXPANDED

NOTE: If any programming has already been completed prior to selecting EXPANDED, all programming will still be preserved in Zones 1-8. You may now proceed to complete programming for all 16 Zones.

4.Select the ZONES tab in the MRC88 Systems window. In the SELECT ZONES section, you should notice buttons for ALL sixteen zones. Press any of these buttons to program the Zones Virtual Keypad.

PROGRAMMING THE SYSTEM

Refer to Section 4 and follow all instructions for EXPANDED mode.

1.Place commands from Palettes under any button on the virtual keypad as outlined in Section 4. NOTE: If commands have already been placed on any of the Keypads in Zones 1 thru 8 and PUNCHED for all zones (system level) prior to enabling EXPANDED mode, those buttons will need to PUNCHED again if needed in Zones 9-16.

2.When EDITING COMMANDS in the Macro Command List, you will now be able to select Zones 1 thru 16 in the IR IN ZONE sub-menu. (Right-Click on individual commands in the Macro Command List to access the sub-menu).

3.Test commands in the same manner as noted above.

4.Continue through Section 5 for setting Zone Linking, Monitor Lockout and other desired features.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Internal Amplifier Commands cannot be communicated from Controller to Controller. These commands can be used for zones running through a single Controller.

PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS IN EXPANDED MODE

In EXPANDED mode, some connections are made to the PRIMARY and SECONDARY Controllers and others are ONLY made to the PRIMARY Controller. A guide line for specific connections is listed below. Please refer to Figure 42.

1.Connect all Source Components to the PRIMARY Controller [Figure 3-(22)].

2.Connect the A/V Loop-Through Connectors on the rear of the PRIMARY MRC88 Controller [Figure 3- (23)] to the corresponding Source AV Inputs on the rear of the SECONDARY MRC88 Controller [Figure 3-(22)]

3.Connect the Source Emitter Outputs on the PRIMARY Controller [Figure 3-(26)] to the Source Components IR Sensor Windows.

4.Using the supplied DB15 MALE/MALE cable, plug one end into the EXPANSION Port on the rear of the PRIMARY Controller [Figure 3-(30)] and the other end to the EXPANSION Port on the rear of the SECONDARY Controller [Figure 3-(30)].

RS232 CONTROL WHILE IN EXPANDED MODE

1. Both the PRIMARY and the SENDARIES RS232 ports are active as system control inputs.

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