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Model MX88

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Eight in-the-zone IR emitter outputs via a MX88-compatible keypad rear panel emitter output - permitting IR commands originating in the zone to be looped back to the zone allowing the MX88 to control components physically located in the zone.

•Status Outputs: Eight zone-specific 12V status outputs

One common 12V status output (Labeled Control Out)

•RS232/USB programming ports (Front Panel): Communications port used to program the system using Universal Dragon software.

RS232 COM PORTs 1 and 2 (Rear): Allow the MX88 to be controlled by a PC or another RS232 device, or to control other devices that communicate via RS232 such as certain home theater components, lighting or HVAC devices. These ports facilitate connection to another MX88 for 16 Zones of seamless control.

Keypad connections: One for each zone – RJ45 connector, CAT5/5e/6/7 cable.

Ethernet port: RJ45 connector, standard Ethernet cable (MX88vi or MX88ai only).

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Xantech installation instructions Model MX88

Contents

MX88 Not Expose this Appliance to Rain or Moisture Xantech LLC General Information Each MX88 package containsCompanion products available for the MX88 sold separately Important Notes System Overview System Block Diagram Model MX88 Preamp level audio outputs for all eight zones CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Features Model MX88 MX88 Front Panel Features and Connections MX88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Panel and Feature DescriptionsSystem Status Power-Up Mode Front Panel Zone Status Active-Operational Mode Source Component Input Connections MX88 Rear Panel Features and Connections User Replaceable Fuse AMP L 250 VAC Source Loop-Thru Connections Operation OUT-OF-THE-BOX PRE-TEST Installation MX88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIER Physical Location OFF Audio Connections Zone system Connecting the MX88 CONTROLLER/AMPLIFIERExpanded, 16-zone system Video Connections MX88vi Only Zone system Ethernet jack MX88vi and MX88ai only RS232 Ports 1 Model MX88 Control Out Status Connections AT the Zone Location CO1 and CO2 Zones 7Single Keypad CAT5 Connections Multiple Keypad Connections Zone Expansion Connecting TWO MX88 Controllers Sensor EnableZone Termination External IR Terminal Block Connecting Keypads or TOUCH-PANELS Composite Video Typical 8-Zone MX88 System SETTING-UP the MX88 System Typical 16-Zone Expanded MX88 System Firmware and Programming Model MX88 QuickConfig Planning the SystemUniversal Dragon RS232 Control Types of CommandsPIN # Function DSR GND DTR Ascii String „INITIATING‟ and „TERMINATING‟ Characters Model MX88 AO+ Commands ?z#PR+ Queries Volume Level 39 Steps Keypad Button ID Level in dB MX88 Setting+14 +12 Balance Level Left Speaker Right Speaker MX88 Setting Attenuation Problem Probable Cause and Solution Troubleshooting 38Model MX88 Model MX88Page 40Model MX88 RS232 and Expansion PIN OUT Information Video MX88vi only SpecificationsIR Sensor General Model MX88 Xantech LLC Model MX88