Installation and Operation Guide It’s Under Control® It’s Under Control® XP-8 Advanced Control Processor V 1.
XP-8 Advanced Control Processor Copyright © 2007 Remote Technologies Incorporated All rights reserved.
It’s Under Control® Federal Communications Commission Notice 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
XP-8 Advanced Control Processor Safety Suggestions Read Instructions. Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the unit. Retain Instructions. Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed Warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions. Follow Instructions. Follow operating instructions and instructions for use. Heat. Keep the unit away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, etc.
It’s Under Control® Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Remote Technologies Incorporated warrants its products for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase from Remote Technologies Incorporated or an authorized Remote Technologies Incorporated distributor. This warranty may be enforced by the original purchaser and subsequent owners during the warranty period, so long as the original dated sales receipt or other proof of warranty coverage is presented when warranty service is required.
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It’s Under Control® table of Contents Federal Communications Commission Notice................3 Safety Suggestions....................................................... 4 Limited Warranty and Disclaimer ................................ 5 Contents....................................................................... 7 Chapter 1 - Welcome.................................................... 9 Important Notes....................................................... 9 Product Contents...........................
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It’s Under Control® Chapter 1 | Welcome Thank you for using the XP-8 Advanced Control Processor. The XP-8 is a high-end remote control processor for automating the operation of electronic systems in homes and office buildings. These systems include home theaters, lighting, HVAC and many other applications. The combination of a blazing fast MPU, real-time/multitasking operating system, and tremendous expandability make the XP-8 the perfect solution for large scale and complex projects.
XP-8 Advanced Control Processor Chapter 1 | Product Contents Contents within the box include the following items: One (1) XP-8 Remote Control Processor One (1) Installation Guide One (1) Universal Power Supply One (1) Power Cord Eight (8) IR Emitter Adapter Cables Eight (8) RJ-45 (female) to DB-9 (male) Adapters for dedicated RS-232 ports Four (4) Removable Feet Two (2) Rack Mounting Wings.
It’s Under Control® Chapter 2 | Features The XP-8 provides superior quality and reliability as well as these specific features: Powerful 32-bit, 200MHz XScale® processor. 32MByte of non-volatile Flash memory. Front panel controls/display (7 buttons for front panel control). Three USB ports, 1 programming, 2 external devices (future use). Eight MPIO multi-purpose I/O ports (IR, RS-232, power sensing). Eight programmable relays/voltage trigger outputs. Eight bi-directional RS-232 ports. Eight sense inputs.
XP-8 Advanced Control Processor Chapter 2 | Features XP-8 Front Panel View (Cover Removed) Menu Button Display Cursor Control Buttons IR Output Adjustment Controls (8) Exit Button Backlight Button Reset Button SD/MM Memory Expansion Card Slot USB Programming Port XP-8 Rear Panel View MPIO Ports (IR out, RS-232 and power sync in) RS-232 Sense Inputs Ethernet RTI COM Port Relay/Trigger Outputs Infrared Connections USB Expansion Port Power PROGRAMMING THE XP-8 The XP-8 must be programmed to operate.
It’s Under Control® Chapter 3 | Installation Free Standing The XP-8 ships with four removable feet that allow the XP-8 to be placed on a flat surface. Foot Foot Rack Mount The XP-8 can be mounted in a component rack as part of a comprehensive control system. Remove feet before mounting in a rack. CONNECTING THE AC ADAPTER The included 120 Volt AC adapter must be connected to the POWER jack on the XP-8.
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It’s Under Control® Chapter 4 | Connection Options The XP-8 can connected in many different ways to control a virtually unlimited number of devices. The following diagram illustrates just some of the options. Rear I/O Ports Each IR output can drive up to four emitters directly. More than four emitters require an amplified connecting block. Connecting Block To Source Equipment, Surround Processors, Lighting Systems, etc.
XP-8 Advanced Control Processor Chapter 4 | Connection Options CONNECTING IR EMITTERS TO OUTPUT PORTS The multi-purpose I/O ports on the XP-8 are compatible with industry standard infrared emitters and infrared repeating systems. Each output port is capable of driving up to four infrared emitters directly. The use of more than four infrared emitters requires the addition of an amplified connecting block. A connecting block can be wired up to 1000 feet away from the XP-8 using #22 AWG (minimum) wire.
It’s Under Control® Chapter 4 | Connection Options RS-232 Ports Examples: HVAC cat5 Adapter Lighting TV Optional accessories shown are sold separately. RS-232 PORTS The XP-8 is capable of two-way communication and uses industry standard cat5 cable with RJ-45 termination (568B). The XP-8 ships with 8 RJ-45 (female) to DB-9 (male) adapters.
XP-8 Advanced Control Processor Chapter 4 | Connection Options Sense Inputs Examples: + Security + Optional accessories shown are sold separately. Receiver SENSE INPUTS Sense contact closure or voltage trigger input (2-12VDC). Sense input mode can be configured within Integration Designer™. Upon sensing contact closure or trigger input, events can be automatically triggered such as IR commands, macros, relay closure, etc.
It’s Under Control® Chapter 4 | Connection Options Rear IR Examples: Connecting Block To Source Equipment, Surround Processors, Lighting Systems, etc. RF or IR Receivers Optional accessories shown are sold separately. INFRARED TERMINALS AND CONNECTIONS TERMINAL: +12VDC Positive power supply connection. It is internally tied to the Power jack. This can be used to power external IR or RF receivers. TERMINAL: GROUND Common ground connection.
XP-8 Advanced Control Processor Chapter 4 | Connection Options INFRARED RECEIVERS The XP-8 is compatible with industry standard IR receivers, repeater systems, and keypads. Connect the SIGNAL INPUT, GROUND, and +12VDC (if power is needed) terminals to the signal out, ground, and power (if needed) terminals of the desired device. If the XP-8 sees an incoming system trigger code with a matching zone ID, it will execute the command or macro associated with that code.
It’s Under Control® Chapter 4 | Connection Options Ethernet, USB, RTI COM, Expansion Port Zigbee Module LAN Examples: cat5 USB (Future Use) Power Supply CB-4 Optional accessories shown are sold separately. RCM-12 ETHERNET This RJ-45 port allows connection to a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet network (LAN). Network settings such as the IP address are configurable within Integration Designer™. Ethernet can be used to download system files to the XP-8.
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It’s Under Control® Chapter 5 | Operation SETTING THE ZONE CODE If the XP-8 is installed in close proximity to others, the system Zone Code can be changed in the Integration Designer™ software. This allows up to 256 separate control systems to operate in the same general area such as multi-dwelling units or homes with more than one media system. Reset Backlight RESET BUTTON Push to reset the XP-8.
XP-8 Advanced Control Processor Chapter 5 | Operation MENU EXIT DISPLAY SEL CURSOR CHANGING LOCAL SETTINGS USING DISPLAY/MENU The MENU button always takes you to the main menu, unless the system is locked, in which case, it takes you to the unlock screen. The SEL button takes you to the selected menu/function. The EXIT button takes you to back one level (function to menu, or menu to previous menu). If you’re already at the main menu, EXIT takes you back to the clock.
It’s Under Control® Chapter 5 | Operation Main Menu Status Status Setup I/O Main Menu Diagnostics I/o status MPIOs Displays sensing status of a power sync module. (SPS-1/VPS-1) on each port • On = Voltage or video present on sync module on each port • Off = No voltage or video present on sync module on each port • Blank = Port being used for serial communication Sense Displays status of each sense input.
XP-8 Advanced Control Processor Chapter 5 | Operation Main Menu (continued) Status (continued) system status time/date Displays the current time settings.
It’s Under Control® Chapter 5 | Operation Main Menu (continued) DISPLAY example Diagnostics 1c I/O Diagnostic I/O Menu 2C Relay Diagnostics 3t 4T 5c 6c 7c 8t Open | Close | Open All | Close All Relay Relay Diagnostics Displays and allows adjustment of the current mode (contact closure/voltage trigger) and state (open/close) of each relay.
XP-8 Advanced Control Processor Chapter 5 | Operation Main Menu (continued) Diagnostics (continued) Test String – Display/adjust the sample RS-232 string that will be sent out on Tx Test Baud Rate – Display/adjust RS-232 settings Use cursor up/down buttons to change values of: • Baud rate • Data bits • Parity • Stop bits SeriaL – Send sample RS-232 string out selected port Diagnostic System Menu Network Di
It’s Under Control® Chapter 5 | Operation processing rules Standalone IR codes The XP-8 will send out standalone IR codes in the order they are received from the remotes. • If an IR code is being sustained, it can be sustained indefinitely. If a trigger code is received that requests an IR code or RS-232 string to be sent, the sustained code will be interrupted and the new IR code or RS-232 string will be delivered. Macros There are 6 macro engines that run simultaneously.
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It’s Under Control® Chapter 6 | Specifications Power Supply +12VDC, 1.25A Multi-Purpose Output Ports Eight custom 3.5mm 4-conductor jacks, designed for RTI modules (Sense input/RS-232 output) as well as industry standard IR emitters. IR Output Drive IR Frequency Transmission Range Infrared Input Relays 100mA maximum (per port, adjustable) 200mA maximum (high IR output port) 15kHz - 460kHz Compatible with industry standard repeaters and receivers.
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It’s Under Control® Chapter 7 | Troubleshooting If you are having problems with your XP-8 Remote Control Processor, please read these troubleshooting tips and frequently asked questions before contacting technical support. If you continue to have problems, see Chapter 8 for more information on contacting RTI technical support. XP-8 DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY Make sure the original factory power supply is plugged into a known good, non-switched outlet and the connector is seated properly on the XP-8.
XP-8 Advanced Control Processor Chapter 7 | Troubleshooting all emitters blinking even when ir codes routed If IR Passthrough is enabled in the XP-8 properties within Integration Designer™, feedback/blinking emitters will blink regardless of whether the IR codes being sent have been routed out a specific port. IR Passthrough allows the trigger codes received from RTI controllers to be passed through to the emitters, but this should not have any affect on devices being controlled.
It’s Under Control® Chapter 8 | Service and Support For news about the latest updates, new product information, and new accessories, please visit our web site at: www.rticorp.com CONTACTING RTI For general info, you can contact RTI at: Tel. (952) 253-3100 Fax (952) 253-3131 info@rticorp.com RTI TECHNICAL SUPPORT At RTI, customer service and satisfaction is an utmost priority.
XP-8 Advanced Control Processor Chapter 8 | Service and Support Shipment of XP-8 for Service RTI will pay all labor and material expenses for all repairs covered by this product’s warranty. If necessary repairs are not covered by warranty, or if a unit is examined which is not in need of repair, you may be charged for the repairs or examination. If it is necessary to ship the XP-8 Remote Control Processor for service: Please pack it securely (we suggest that it be insured).
It’s Under Control® Index Connection Options............................................................ 15 Adjusting IR Output Gain................................................. 16 Communication Modules (CM-232)................................... 16 Ethernet........................................................................ 21 Expansion Port............................................................... 21 Infrared High Out...........................................................
XP-8 Advanced Control Processor Index Operation......................................................................... 23 Backlight Button............................................................. 23 Change Local Settings Using Display/Menu........................ 24 Display Menus............................................................... 24 Front Panel Lockout........................................................ 24 Macros........................................................................
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