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  1. How to Troubleshoot an MRX-8 connection

    Last Updated: 05/10/2016 in Total Control: Accelerator 1 & 2 MRX-8
    How to Troubleshoot an MRX-8 connection The MRX-8 need to be hardwired to the network. Follow these steps to fix any connection issues with the MRX-8. 1. Hard wire the computer to the network. 2. Disable any f...

  2. SNP-1: How to Manually Update Firmware

    Last Updated: 05/12/2016 in Total Control: Accelerator 1 & 2 SNP-1
    The SNP-1 needs to be firmware updated in a unique way compared to our other devices. Follow the following steps: Symptom:   Message on interface that reads " Unable to connect to SNP Firmware ." Enter the IP address...

  3. URC Accelerator 3 Programming Modes

    Last Updated: 03/12/2024 in Accelerator 3 Software Settings
    Understanding and Changing the URC Accelerator 3 Programming Modes Accelerator 3 utilizes two different Programming Mode options - Level 1  or  Level 2 . Accelerator 3 programming modes Level 1 and Level 2 are replacing “Expressway” and “T...

  4. How to join a TRC-780 to the Network

    Last Updated: 06/20/2016 in Total Control: Accelerator 1 & 2 TRC-780
    How to join a TRC-780 to your network via URC's 2.4 GHz RF The TRC-780 is the only URC in-hand remote that uses URC's 2.4GHz RF technology to communicate natively with an MRX-10.  All other in-hand remotes use WiFi.  The pairing proces...

  5. iOS Mobile 2.5 App Configuration

    Last Updated: 08/09/2023 in Accelerator 3 Mobile-iOS & Android Apps
    iOS Mobile 2.5 App Configuration URC Accelerator 3 & TC Flex 2 software provide countless options to configure and optimize settings for almost any application, including a Total Control system Remote Access using mobile devices. This article de...

  6. How To Convert/Relocate a Master System Controller

    Last Updated: 07/21/2025 in Total Control: Accelerator 1 & 2 Software Programming
    This article provides the steps to convert a Master System Controller  ( MSC ) to another type of M aster S ystem C ontroller, or to relocate the MSC to another room/zone in the project.  An example of using this feature would be for a custo...

  7. URC Accelerator: Default Layout/Original Menu Layout

    Last Updated: 05/12/2016 in Total Control: Accelerator 1 & 2 Software Programming Drivers
    If the original layout for Accelerator  has been altered from the default view, use these steps to  restore the default layout: Look of the Default Layout: Look of an Altered Layout: ...

  8. Getting a Dealer Account (Z-Wave & Offsite Programming)

    Last Updated: 03/31/2023 in Total Control: Accelerator 1 & 2 Z-Wave
    Step-by-Step on How to Create User Accounts for Z-Wave & Offsite programming: A Dealer Account  is required  to gain access  to program a Z - Wave gateway  and/or to utilize  the Offsite Programming  feature for a Total Control ...

  9. Controlling the Somfy Sonesse 50 shade motor via RS-232 with Total Control.

    Last Updated: 02/15/2018 in Total Control: Accelerator 1 & 2 3rd Party Information & Troubleshooting
    Controlling the Somfy Sonesse 50 shade motor via RS-232 with Total Control. This article covers how to configure Total Control to work with the Somfy Sonesse 50 shade motor via RS-232.  This includes gathering the information to control the mo...

  10. Total Control Graphics Icon Sizes

    Last Updated: 07/28/2016 in Total Control: Accelerator 1 & 2 Total Control Graphics
    Total Control allows programmers to customize the graphics on the Main Menu and Sub-menus.  Interfaces have different size dimensions and sometimes two (2) different sizes for one interface.  If creating custom graphic icons, please use the followin...