Xantech Door MRKP2 User's Manual
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1. xantecn INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MRKP2 Keypad controller North American Standard SMAN Safety Information Read Information All the safety and operating information should be read before the appliance is operated Follow Information All operating and use information should be followed Retain Information The safety and operating information should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be heeded Wall Mounting Mounting of this appliance should be done only by an authorized installer Non Use Periods Appliances that are left unattended and unused for long periods of time should be de energized Water Do not use the apparatus near water Cleaning Unplug the controller unit MX88 MRC88m MRAUDIO8x8m from the power outlet before cleaning the MRKP2 Use only a dry cloth to clean the apparatus Object and Liquid Entry Never insert objects of any kind through the openings of these appliances as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the appliance through openings in the enclosure Servicing Do not attempt to service these appliances yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to quali2. MX88 or EXPANSION if connecting to an extension keypad If using an IR Receiver strip the ends of three conductors of the IR receiver s cable and insert into the appropriate terminals of the IR Input terminal block shown in Figure 3 1 Once connections are made mount the MRKP2 into the electrical back box using the two provided screws Mount the Trim Plate Bracket as shown in the Figure 2 5 on next page and then snap the Screw less Trim Plate in place Note Do not mount the MRKP2 in the same electrical back box as high voltage devices such as electrical outlets or switches TWO GANG ELECTRICAL BACK BOX Note The IR Out feature on this keypad comes disabled from the factory and if needed it should be enabled using the Xantech Universal Dragon programming software MOUNTING SCREWS 6 32 x 3 4 Note Mounting screws are included with most electrical back boxes Extra mounting screws are also included with the MRKP2 product in case the back box screws are not supplied or are somehow not suitable for use Figure 2 5 MRKP2 keypad installation in U S standard two gang back box 10 11 3 Connections MRKP2 to MX88 and Expansion Keypads Each RJ 45 connector under each PREAMP OUT 1 8 is considered a Zone port This Zone port interfaces with MRKP2 Keypad through CAT 5 cables These connectors carry command control information between the keypad and the MX88 Connect CAT 5 cables terminated to
3. documented purchase by the original consumer Any products returned to Xantech and found to be defective by Xantech within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Xantech s option at no charge Xantech will not be responsible for the actual cost of the installation or removal of the product nor for any incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have additional legal rights that vary from state to state Xantech is a registered trademark of Xantech LLC Carlon is a registered trademark of Thomas amp Betts Corporation Apple and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc All other trademarks are the properties of their registered owners Xantech LLC 13100 Telfair Avenue Sylmar CA 91342 Xantech com Installation Instructions MRKP2 2010 Xantech LLC Document 08905262B This document is copyright protected No part of this manual may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Xantech LLC Xantech LLC shall not be liable for operational technical or editorial errors omissions made in this document 23
4. handheld remote controller such as a Xantech RC68 or MREM is for accessing control functions of the source such as navigation menu and transport controls Other programmable Xantech remotes such as XTR39 can also be used The list of RC68 codes is available at www xantech com Controls KeypadsRemotes Remotes MREM in the Products page under MREM Code List Note RC68 commands may not be used with projects created in QuickConfig ems ONC mame External IR Receiver Connections Use an external Xantech IR Receiver in cases where a hand held remote needs to be pointed somewhere other than at the MRKP2 or in cases where additional interference requires the use of a different type of IR receiver or IR receiver mounting location Typical IR Receiver locations are near a TV or other equipment such as a Local Source DVD Player A V Receiver etc A CAT 5 cable can be used to extend the IR receiver s wire if necessary Refer to the bottom of the Specifications section page 19 for wiring instruction when using CAT 5 cable to extend the IR signal By default the MRKP2 External and Internal IR receivers are both active Having both active in some cases can cause issues with IR signal reflection and or multiple processing of the same IR command In such specific cases it is advisable to disable the Internal IR when using an external IR receiver The internal IR receiver can be disabled by removing jumper clip JP3 as shown below XANTEC
5. 0 C Humidity 0 90 Precautions e Always exercise care when operating the MRKP2 Keypad e Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat e Inthe unlikely event that smoke abnormal noise or strange odor is present immediately power the MRKP2 off Please report the problem to your dealer immediately Never attempt to disassemble the MRKP2 You will lose any product warranty on the unit 1 Introduction The Xantech MRKP2 is a full featured zone controller specifically designed for multi room systems based on the MX88 series MRC88m or MRAUDIO8 amp x8m multi room controllers It has been designed to take advantage of all major features and capabilities of the MX88 The MRKP2 features hard buttons for source selection volume control mute and power It is also capable of controlling all connected sources via hard buttons its super bright TFT LCD touch screen or its built in IR receiver The Xantech MX88 System sets a new standard in whole house audio video distribution audio amplification and control automation The MX88 System consists of the MX88 controller amplifier keypads or touch panels to control each zone and wireless or wired web enabled devices such as the Apple iPad for controlling all zones and the entire system When combined with IR RS232 or IP controlled IP on select models only meta data rich audio video sources
6. H IRRECHVER IRSENSOR ENABLE JUMPER 12VDC Fey oocooo0o0000000 E ma ma O IN ZONEIR EVITTER Figure 3 1 MRKP2 to External IR Connections ee mms ON mam 4 MRKP2 Setup Initial Power up Whenever the MX88 or the keypad itself is reset the MRKP2 will take approximately 1 minute to initialize During most of this period of time with the exception of first 5 seconds the On Standby LED will be illuminated in green as an indication that boot up is in progress QuickConfig The Xantech QuickConfig feature facilitates the setup of the MX88 system from a keypad without the use of a PC Please refer to the QuickConfig Guide at www xamtech com MX88 for details on setting up QuickConfig Set up menu To access the Main Setup Menu press and hold down the X key for at least 5 seconds Reset button Once the Main Setup Menu is displayed on the touch screen simply touch and release the listed item to access more information or to make adjustments Information See Fig 4 1 Set up Backlight Settings See Fig 4 2 Information Installer Settings See Fig 4 3 Backlight Settings Save and Exit Leave the Main Setup Installer Settings Menu and go back to normal display mode and save changes Save and Exit Exit without Saving Leave the Main setup Menu and go back to normal display Exit without Saving mode without saving changes ee ms ONC mam Information Fig 4 1 In
7. RKP2E 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 pre wiring so that all necessary wiring and installation hardware is in place 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 Pre Construction In a pre construction installation walls and ceilings are open with no drywall installed This is desirable and allows the installer greater access than in retro fit applications Before actually running any wire or cable take the time to look around each room or area of the house and plan your wire paths for maximum efficiency Lo
8. an RJ 45 connector from each Keypad to the corresponding RJ45 connector of the MX88 as shown below See Specifications section for maximum length of Cat 5 cables Zone 4 IR emitter Zone 1 IR emitter Zone 8 o MRKP2 Rear _ hae EXTENSION KEYPADS Figure 3 0 MRKP2 to MX88 with expansion keypads 12 Note 1 There are four keypads maximum per zone Remove termination jumper on all keypads except for the last keypad see location of JP1 on Fig 2 4 Each expansion keypad must each have its own unique address see Installer Settings menu on Section 4 of this manual 2 Long CAT5 cable runs and or the use of more than one keypad per zone will require the use of MRC44CB1 and 782ERGPS High Current AC adaptors Please see Important Notes on page 6 and the Specifications page for more details Internal IR Receiver The internal IR receiver is located beneath the keypad s face plate between the POWER and X buttons see Figure 2 3 The internal IR receiver receives IR commands for the MRKP2 and for the MX88 It will also pass thru IR remote control commands to audio sources via an emitter to each of the sources connected to the MX88 The internal IR receiver is interference friendly However some optically noisy environments may require the use of an external IR receiver See Figure 3 1 for details on using an external IR receiver Compatible Handheld remotes The MRKP2 s can be controlled with a Xantech
9. and home automation components the MX88 becomes a very capable and self contained system for controlling virtually everything within a household MRKP2 Features e Fits in recommended North American standard two gang electrical back boxes 2 4 touch screen 16 bit Color TFT LCD display Displays multiple lines of meta data and menu navigation lists Full featured keypad with navigation and select hard buttons Selectable keypad backlight color Includes a screwless wall plate Quick Plug and Play Installation No PC Software Programming Required e Hot Swappable no need to shut down and reset system when upon connection of keypad e Supports Xantech QuickConfig e Built In interference resistant CFL LCD Plasma IR receiver for system and source control e Built in connecting blocks for use with optional Xantech external IR receiver and IR emitters MRKP2 Accessories e KCK2 color change kit converts MRKP2 to black almond or ivory e MREM handheld remote e MRC44CB1 connecting block with 782ERGPS High Current AC adaptor for connecting multiple MRKP2s within a system see sections 2 and 3 of this manual for further details Definitions Zone A Zone is defined as an area of the house that has separate source selection capabilities from all other areas of the house Typically a zone is comprised of a single room but it is possible for a zone to spread across multiple rooms kitchen dining room master bedro
10. e is accidently selected the keypad will enter and remain in application update mode and will display Please Restart The Keypad To exit this mode press the RESET button behind the MRKP2 trim panel with a blunt object see figure on page 15 The keypad will reboot and display Please Load Application Files Press the RESET button once again This will conclude the application update process without installing new firmware and the MRKP2 will return to normal operation After the keypad returns to normal operation it is advisable to reset the entire system by turning the MX88 off and back on Please note that application update is to be performed by factory authorized personnel only and the procedure to do so is not within the scope of this document Other reference documentation e Universal Dragon MX88 programming Instructions MRKP2 and 2E Download from www xantech com under MRKP2 or MRKP2E e QuickConfig Guide Download from www xantech com under MX88 or MRC88m 5 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Soton MRKP2 does not power up or resets itself randomly The Next button on touchscreen or any other virtual button in top right corner of the screen is not operational No control of IR sources Intermittent IR source control 1 RJ 45 plug crimped incorrectly or wiring pin out of RJ 45 reversed 2 Break or intermittent connection in CAT 5 between Zone and Head End 3 CAT5 cable
11. ese 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 in stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If 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 or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Xantech could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Caring For the MRKP2 Clean only with a dry soft cloth It is important to properly care for your MRKP2 Keypad Follow these guidelines to ensure your device is preserved and protected e Do not expose the MRKP2 to rain liquids or moisture for an extended period of time e Do not expose the MRKP2 to temperature extremes Operating Temperatures amp Environments Operating Temperature 32 104 F 0 4
12. fied service personnel Damage Requiring Service These appliances should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A power supply connection or a plug has been damaged or If liquid has been spilled into the appliance or objects have fallen into the appliance or The appliance has been exposed to water or moisture or The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards The Master Control Unit battery should be replaced only after turning the power off and only by an authorized installer Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition Lightning Storms Unplug the controller unit MX88 MRC88m MRAUDIO8x8m during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Attachments and Accessories Use only attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer NOTE 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 Th
13. formation screen MRKP2 eater air Displays basic information about the unit Keypad Address Press and release items on the list to display ist Bootloader Ver information about the unit and its current 2nd Bootloader Ver settings No changes adjustments can be OS Version made on this screen App Version Language Back to Set up Button LED Screen Brightness Back to Backlight Backlight Settings Bright Button LED Color Dim Ti Back to Backlight Screen Brightness aia Time out Back to Set up Page Backlight Time out 30 seconds Fig 4 2 Backlight Settings 5minutes Allow adjustments of Button ER colors and brightness Screen ee brightness and Screen ice eases backlight timer ms ONC mame Fig 4 3 Installer Settings This menu facilitates adjustments that may be necessary during system installation and should be accessed by factory authorized personnel only To enter the Installer Settings menu highlight Installer Settings by using the UP or DOWN navigation buttons see Fig 2 3 on page 9 press and release the ENTER SELECT button so that the Restricted screen appears and then press and hold the ENTER SELECT button for longer than 5 seconds Keypad Address Installer Settings Keypad Address Restore Factory Defaults Screen Calibration Back to Set up Page Screen Calibration Back to Backlight Important While in Installer Settings menu if App Upgrad
14. ing depth will depend on electrical back box used 250 feet 75 meters total per zone If this distance is exceeded a MRC44CB1 and 782ERGPS should be placed right before the keypad Must use MRC44CB1 connecting block and 782ERGPS 12V High Current AC adaptor at and before the first keypad After the first keypad each time a cable run exceeds 250 feet 75 meters total another MRC44CB1 and 782ERGPS will need to be added before the next keypad Front panel dimensions Wall cutout Mounting depth Max length Cat 5 Cable with 1 keypad per zone Max length Cat 5 cable with 1 keypad and 1 2 or 3 expansion keypads Operating Temperature 32 104F 0 40 C amp Humidity 0 90 Relative Humidity Compatible Electrical back boxes North American standard two gang electrical back boxes Carlon BH235A B232A UPC B225R UPC or BH234R CAT5 5e 6 7 may be used Cable quality may reduce this maximum length Extending external IR receiver connection with 3 wire cable l Maximum allowable size AWG length feet Use 4 striped wires for GND Use 2 solid wires for IR signal 2 1 Extending external IR receiver connection with Cat 5 cable using all 8 conductors 4 2 Use 2 solid wires for 12V E i mms ONC mm mms ONC mame E 20O ne 22 Xantech Limited Warranty Xantech LLC Xantech warrants this product to be free defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of
15. length exceeds specification or more than one keypad is used in a zone Protect switch on MX88 MRC88m is left in Off position Protect Off setting is only to be used during the QuickConfig setup 1 Wiring Incorrect wiring between MRKP2 and MRC88 amp m 2 IR emitter defective at source 3 IR Enable jumper is set incorrectly IR flooding Verify wiring pin out and RJ 45 crimp Correct by re crimping RJ 45 to CAT 5 cable Check RJ 45 to RJ 45 connections with cable tester or voltmeter 12V terminal on back of MRKP2 should read 9V DC or higher with the keypad on Use MRC44CB1 and 782ERGPS 12V High Current AC Adaptor at keypad side prior to the first keypad Return the Protect switch to On position and reset the MX88 MRC88m system Verify and correct wiring Replace IR emitter Make sure IR Sensor Enable jumper is properly configured See Section 3 and Figure 3 1 Check to see if ambient light is shining on built in IR receiver or in direct line with plasma TV noise If the IR emitter is flashing when IR is not being sent IR flooding is likely cause Disable the built in IR Receiver Consider use of an external IR Receiver see Fig 2 2 and 3 2 6 Specifications MRKP2 basic dimensions and cable lengths 4 1 2 114mm wide x 4 5 8 117mm high x 1 4 6mm deep Depends on electrical back box used see below 2 1 4 57mm for unit and wiring actual mount
16. ok for routes through uncluttered parts of the stud wall or ceiling that allow you to group all low voltage video speaker wires CAT 5 telephone etc wires wherever possible It is a good practice to label both ends of all cables and to protect wires by tying a plastic bag over the ends Note Do not run low voltage wires closer than 12 from high voltage wires If necessary cross low voltage wires at a 90 angle to prevent interference Retro Fit Wiring Post Construction Retro fit installations are more difficult to complete than pre construction because walls and ceilings are intact Typically wires must be fished into position through walls floors and ceilings Holes must be cut speakers mounted directly in the ceiling or walls with no electrical back brackets and keypads and local source wall plates must be mounted in existing drywall Pre Wiring Wiring between MX88 and MRKP2E The MX88 and all associated components are wired using CAT 5 CAT 5e CAT 6 or CAT 7 cable terminated to the T568A or T568B Wiring Standard Figure 2 1 Please note that all references made throughout this manual to CAT 5 apply to CAT 5e CAT 6 and CAT 7 as well When pre wiring the system run lengths of CAT 5 from the pre determined MRC88m location to each Keypad or Touch Panel location The CAT 5 cable routes all Power Control Communication and IR information needed for full system operation Important While there are two wiring standards it is ve
17. om master bath or for multiple zones to be contained in one room game room bar area or multiple zones in the yard Source A Source is any audio or audio video device that is connected to the MX88 source input Any Source can be heard or viewed in any zone in the system 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 Itis NOT designed to work with MRC88 MRAUDIO8x8 MRC44 MRAUDIO4x4 or BXKAUDIO4x4 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 touch screen and its current draw is therefore slightly higher than lesser featured keypads such as the MRKP1 1E As a result in installations where long CAT5 cable runs see specifications section are required and or more than one keypad is used per zone MRC44CB1 connecting blocks and 782ERGPS High Current AC Adaptors may be required to be installed before the first keypad for that zone The MRKP2 M
18. page Please note that each of white green 3 12V RET i iai Z blue 4 IR RET the three controls can be returned to their center position by tapping a a the center of each bar white brown 7 Attn 485 brown 8 IR Loop Back e Unlike older keypads and due to the unique and streamlined functional set up of the MRKP2E s buttons press and hold tier 2 functions are not supported However Tier 2 button IDs and the macros underneath them are available through Universal Dragon Figure 2 2 MX88 MRKP2 Pin out diagram for Cat 5 cable T568B configuration MRKP2 REAR CONNECTORS TERMINATION JUMPER JP1 SENSOR jp ENABLE ii TERMINATION JP3 EH EXTERNAL IR SENSOR CONNECTING TO MRC88m MX88 BLOCK i CONTROLLER PORT TO EXPANSION KEYPAD IN ZONE IR EMITTER CONNECTING BLOCK Figure 2 4 Rear connector board of MRKP2 Keypad Installation The MRKP2 is designed to mount in a standard two gang electrical back box see Specifications sections for details Typical mounting height is 56 60 inches 1 53 meters from the floor to the bottom of the frame This provides optimum eye level viewing for the largest number of people Route the CAT 5 cable from the MX88 into the back of the electrical back box terminate it with an RJ 45 connector after it is passed through the electrical back box Connect it to the appropriate RJ 45 connector on the rear of the MRKP2 CONTROLLER for connecting to
19. ry important to be consistent to one configuration throughout the entire system Otherwise the system will not operate Speaker Wiring from MX88 to each zone Speaker wiring will need to be separately routed from the MX88 to each zone ms ONC mame T568A Wiring GRN WHT M7 Za Z GREEN Ey 2 ORNG WHT i 3 BLUE as 4 BLU WHT My 5 ORANGE pE 6 T568B Wiring ORNG WHT M7 Ay ZZ ORANGE pH 2 GRN WHT i727 y y 2 3 BLUE M 4 BLU WHT M7 5 GREEN i 6 ms ON mame MRKP2 FRONT PANEL NAVIGATION BUTTONS UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT ENTER SELECT center button BRWN WHT i 7 BROWN a 8 BRWN WHT M7 7 Za 7 BROWN E 8 POWER ON OFF PIN 1 INTERNAL IR Fi PIN 8 MAIN x tn eq DISPLAY PENSON AU se d SCAN X SETUP XY 7 FWD RRW y A VOLUME TRACK SKIP E NEXT PREV MUTE Figure 2 1 T568A and T568B Wiring Standard PLAY RJ45 Connector at Weca Pha Sua AUSE STOF A g Ire Color In igna Controller Amplifier ee 4 ae orange 2 485 white green 3 12V RET _ ___ _ gt blue 4 IR RET gt white blue 5 IR R i i aren 6 12V Figure 2 3 MRKP2 Keypad layout and Main display i ke 7 Attn 485 brown 8 IR Loop Back Notes RJ45 Connector seco pn Sana r r n n at Keypad meee ANT is e Tone Control functions of the MRKP2 can be entered by pressing the orange oe Next arrow once inside a source control
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