URC MS-780

“With Total Control, URC now offers a comprehensive yet affordable alternative for commercial integrators who are evaluating their control suppliers.”

URC Total Control products, which enable uncompressed multi-zone audio, climate control, energy monitoring/management and surveillance, as well as provide end-user control interfaces, are suitable for boardrooms, classrooms, bars/restaurants, hotels and more.

With URC’s Complete Control Program (CCP), commercial integrators can create control and automation systems for businesses and institutions, no matter how large or small.

The URC Lighting by Lutron product line has three “Native to the Network” controls (MX-6000 touch screen, MX-5000 wand remote and KP-4000 in-wall keypad, along with the MRX-1 network base station); modules for Macs, PCs and Apple TV that can bring iTunes audio and video content to any zone; RSS-like information feeds for news, weather, stocks and sports; and, most recently, a TED 5000 energy monitoring interface for the network controls.

Advanced Network System Controller

MRX-10. The engine of the Total Control line, the rack-mountable MRX-10 stores and issues all macros and commands for all IP, IR, RS-232, Relay and Sensor controlled devices in a system. It also can route macro steps to IR, RS-232, Relays and Sensors to up to eight MRX-1 Network Base Stations on the network. The MRX-10 provides 2-Way communication with Total Control remotes and keypads, and is expandable via LAN and MRX series sub-base stations.

All told, the MRX-10 includes eight IR ports, four RS-232 ports, four Sensor ports, two Relay ports, and two 12-volt outputs. It is also compatible with URC’s RFTX-1 RF transmitter, enabling Total Control to operate URC Lighting by Lutron systems.

Total Control multi-zone and single-zone amplifiers, streaming network player, network switches

URC’s new eight-zone DMS-1200 Digital Multi-zone Amplifier delivers 50W of audio to up to six zones, as well as pre-amp outputs for two additional zones that require increased power, such as outdoor areas. The rack-mountable DMS-1200 also includes four analogue-to-digital inputs that stream to other DMS-1200 amps, making the system expandable to up to 32 zones. There is no limit on the number of sources that can be added to the system.

Also new is the DMS-100, a single-zone (“add-a-room”) amplifier that delivers 50W per channel to local speakers, as well as a pre-amp output for connection to a local amplifier or receiver. The DMS-100 also offers an audio input that streams to other DMS-1200 or DMS-100 amplifiers. A scalable solution, DMS-100s can be installed as additional zones with a DMS-1200 system, or multiple DMS-100s can be installed to create a customised multi-zone system.

The rack-mountable SNP-1 Streaming Network Player outputs 44kHz streams of digital audio to DMS-1200 and DMS-100 amplifiers; analogue outputs for third-party amplifiers are also included. The SNP-1 can stream music and photos from network-attached compatible PCs, Macs and network storage devices, satellite radio, and internet-based services such as Rhapsody and Pandora. The SNP-1 can be controlled in full 2-way fashion by any URC network remote, touch screen or keypad; via its IR input, the SNP-1 is also compatible with traditional IR/RF URC remotes and base stations.

Total Control multi-zone audio eliminates the need for a conventional analog matrix

Its audio streams can deliver CD-quality or FLAC-quality audio to any zone; the system does not compress original audio files, or convert them to MP3. To prevent multiple audio streams from consuming excessive amounts of network bandwidth, URC offers two network switches that provide MAC filtering: the MFS-8 and a Power over Ethernet (PoE) version, the MFSPOE-8. Both of these eight-port network switches also provide one LAN port, Activity and Status LEDs, and Connectivity indicators. The smart PoE ports on the MFSPOE-8 support devices like keypads and cameras, but also are compatible with non-PoE devices.

Total Control remote controls: MS-1200 and MS-780

URC has introduced two Total Control remote controls. The 2-way WiFi MS-1200 and MS-780 are companion remotes for use with the MRX-10 controller. The MS-1200 offers a large colour touch screen that can display cover art and other graphic feedback. It includes a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery and charger base. The battery-powered MS-780 combines a colour OLED screen with a hard-button layout and provides 2-Way communication with the MRX-10 network system controller. Both provide line-of-sight IR control for greater versatility, and can be programmed off premises via the Internet.

Total Control Network Keypad: KP-100

The KP-100 is an in-wall 2-way Power over Ethernet (PoE) keypad with seven interchangeable, customisable, backlit hard buttons and status indication. While the KP-4000 remains URC’s premier in-wall network keypad, the KP-100 is useful in less-frequented areas for basic control of music, lighting and more. The KP-100 installs in a standard single-gang box and accepts standard Decora plates (cover plates are not included).

IP surveillance cameras

URC’s first branded IP cameras can be monitored on URC Total Control remotes, keypads and touch screens, as well as from remote locations via Web browsers. The cameras offer a wide range of mounting options and accessories, and allow for both wired and wireless installation. All three models feature H.264/MJPEG dual encoding and transmission, simultaneous dual streaming, 2-way audio communication, and optional WiFi dongles.
The MC-70VC offers a CMOS sensor, 4~10,000 Lux operation, and live video up to 30 fps at VGA resolution; a PoE adapter is available as an additional option. The MC-73CB is a box-type camera, while the MC-75CD features a vandal-proof, weatherproof dome; each of these cameras features a Super HAD CCD sensor and D1 (720×480) resolution at 30 fps, and are usable at 0.3 Lux (color) 0.002 Lux (mono).