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Model MX88
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Section 1: General Information & Features
GENERAL INFORMATION
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 (such as
MRKP1/1E or MRKP2/2E) or touch-panels
(such as the Xantech SmartPanel™) 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 and home automation components, the MX88 becomes a powerful system capable of controlling
virtually everything within a household.
The MX88 can be used as a stand-alone unit or in conjunction with another MX88 to provide 16 Zones of
A/V/Control distribution.
MX88 models include:
MX88vi: Audio/Video/Control distribution, IP-enabled
MX88ai: Audio/Control distribution, IP-enabled
MX88a: Audio/Control distribution (no IP)
Each MX88 package contains :
One MX88 Controller/Amplifier
Eight IR Emitters part no. 283D
One part no. 05913410 gray-colored DB9 male-to-female programming cable to connect to the RS232
serial port on your PC
Two part no. 05913665 DB15 male to DB9 female cables for connecting MX88 rear ports 1 and 2 to RS232
devices
One part no. 05913555 male DB15 to male DB15 cable with null modem for linking two MX88 Controllers in
Expansion Mode
Eight speaker WECO connector plugs
Two rack ears
Three sets of screws and washers for attaching the rack ears to MX88
One US AC Cord
One European AC Cord
One UK AC Cord
One Australia/New Zealand AC Cord
Companion products available for the MX88 (sold separately):
Keypads: MRKP1, MRKP1E, MRKP2, MRKP2E, MRC88KP/MRC88DJKP (limited availability)
Touch-panels: Xantech SmartPanel
™ SP35G, (C)SP43, (C)SP70, (C)SPLCD39, (C)SPLCD64
MREM (simple card type remote
– no programming required)
MRC44CB1 Connecting Block
CSM1 Current Sensing Module
RS2321X8 Router: Serial Router expanding a single MX88 RS232 output to 8 Serial Ports
Part no. 05913560: Black-colored DB9 male-to-male Null-Modem cable to connect to the RS232 serial port
of an external device (that requires a null-modem connection) to the MX88, through the DB15 to DB9
cables that are included withn the MX88.
ZAIP Zone Audio Input Kit: For use with Zone Audio Inputs. Send and Receive Stereo Audio over CAT5
External IR Receivers: Xantech IR Receiver models, such as DL/HL/ML/WL85, or DL/HL/ML/WL95