The MLC8R remote control panel permits secondary control of the MLC8A from a remote location. The controls and displays on the MLC8R mimic those on the main MLC8A unit, and status changes can be effected from either location. The MLC8R mounts in a standard 19" inch rack, and occupies one rack unit of space. It comes equipped with a single DB 9(M) connector for interfacing to the main MLC8A unit.