2. System Design Overview/Applications
Important Notes
A recommended electrical back box is always required for installation of this product (see specifications).
The MRKP2 is specifically designed to work with the MX88 series, MRC88m, and MRAUDIO8x8m (Firmware ver. 3.16 at the time of writing this manual – always check the Xantech web site www.xantech.com to make sure that you are running the latest available firmware version). It is NOT designed to work with MRC88, MRAUDIO8x8, MRC44, MRAUDIO4x4, or BXAUDIO4x4.
For the sake of simplicity, we regularly make singular references to MX88 throughout this manual. Please note that these statements apply equally to MRC88m and MRAUDIO8x8m as well.
The MRKP2 boasts full source control capability and a super bright TFT LCD
The MRKP2/MRKP2E and MRKP1/1E use a newer, faster keypad communications protocol than the old MRC88KP keypad, and therefore the MRC88KP keypads cannot be used in the same zone together with MRKP2/2E or MRKP1/1E. The MRKP2/2E and MRKP1/1E can however be used together in the same zone.
Planning
Before installing the MRKP2, it is essential to have a detailed and accurate system design. The first step to a good design is to map the system. It is advisable to mark up a copy of the house floor plan with speaker, keypad and equipment locations, etc. Make sure that all locations are decided upon before
It is essential that ALL system components are accounted for prior to the pre- wire stage. After establishing design goals, make a detailed list of all components. Include source equipment, keypad, expansion hubs, local source wall plates, IR emitters, etc. Always fully test all actual components to be installed before taking them to the jobsite. This will help streamline and expedite any troubleshooting on site in case it becomes necessary.
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Pre-Construction
In a
Note: Do not run
Retro-Fit Wiring/ Post Construction
Pre-Wiring
Wiring between MX88 and MRKP2E
The MX88 and all associated components are wired using
Speaker Wiring from MX88 to each zone
Speaker wiring will need to be separately routed from the MX88 to each zone.
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