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  1. Updating the PIR-1 Firmware

    Last Updated: 07/01/2024 in Accelerator 3
    When connecting a PIR-1 to URC Accelerator or Complete Control Program software, it requires a Firmware Update, however, when the steps are followed, the update fails every time. The following article details the process to update the firmware...

  2. Adding Custom Background Images

    Last Updated: 08/09/2023 in Accelerator 3 Graphics
    Total Control Accelerator 3 software offers a large variety of built-in background images that enable installers to add a higher degree of personalization & customization to projects and the various URC Graphical User Interfaces ( GUI's ).  In s...

  3. How To Determine The Stream Number of Your Source

    Last Updated: 05/10/2016 in Total Control: Accelerator 1 & 2 DMS-1200
    The DMS Devices (DMS-AV/DMS-100/DMS-1200) all have a certain number of streams. All of the available streams can be selected when creating custom macros. The following depicts how to determine the stream number of your source as wel as use it in a m...

  4. Eaton/Cooper URC Vivido Z-Wave Device Parameters

    Last Updated: 08/04/2016 in Total Control: Accelerator 1 & 2 Z-Wave
    Parameters are used to add and modify features of Z-Wave Devices.  If you are using URC Vivido lighting devices , these parameters are neatly laid out under the devices settings/device options . If using other brands such as Cooper/Eaton, then p...

  5. Testing Commands Through Accelerator

    Last Updated: 05/10/2016 in Total Control: Accelerator 1 & 2 Software Programming Drivers
    Testing your drivers in Accelerator is extremely important. Drivers should be confirmed before downloading to a Total Control System.  Follow any of these 3 ways to test a driver. Testing From The Database: Download any config...

  6. UI7 & Associations

    Last Updated: 08/01/2016 in Total Control: Accelerator 1 & 2 Z-Wave
    Z-Wave introduces many new features and benefits to Total Control. One of these features is associations between Z-Wave devices . Associations are used between a master dimmer and an accessory dimmer (s) to create multi-way lighting ...

  7. Adding Custom Room Images

    Last Updated: 08/09/2023 in Accelerator 3 Graphics
    Total Control Accelerator 3 software offers a large variety of built-in Room I mages that enable installers to add a higher degree of personalization & customization to projects and the various URC Graphical User Interfaces ( GUI's ).  In some ca...

  8. Firmware Message Stuck on Screen (MRX-20)

    Last Updated: 05/10/2016 in Total Control: Accelerator 1 & 2 MRX-20
    MRX-20 Firmware Message Stuck on Screen If the MRX-20 is outputting HDMI to the TV, and  you are seeing a firmware version being displayed on the TV for long amounts of time, you must check your assignments in Step 7: A/V Inputs and ...

  9. URC Device Power Dissipation in BTU's

    Last Updated: 07/01/2024 in Accelerator 3
    URC Device Power Dissipation in BTU's Heat losses are the thermal emissions from an amplifier while it is operating. It comes from dissipated waste power in the form of heat. This heat output is usually measured in BTU 's ( British Thermal Un...

  10. Adding Vivido Lighting to Alarms.com/2Gig Z-Wave Panels

    Last Updated: 08/01/2016 in Total Control: Accelerator 1 & 2 Z-Wave
    It is possible to use URC Vivido lighting dimmers with Alarm.com and 2Gig Z-wave alarm panels.   To use with 2GIG CP21 panel/controllers: assure the 2GIG/CP21 Panel/Controller is updated to firmware v1.14 or later . Please s...