Model R18416 x 1 Matrix Switch User’s ManualPC Software 80203-1.12bMonroe Electronics100 Housel AveLyndonville NY 14098-0535800-821-6001 ⏐585-765-2254
• After the software is installed, write down the unit IDs of the individual units for the configuration to follow.• It is advantageous to name th
• This screen permits input of the IP Address for the Ethernet adaptor being used, and the Port number it communicates through. These are noted o
• After selecting Single Unit in the Select Configuration Screen, Enter Unit Name in the space provided.• The Unit ID is noted on the rear panel
• Entering Yes and then Yes in these two screens completes the Single Unit Configuration.• Select OK to go to the next step.13
• Entering optional descriptive Port Names for the RF inputs on this unit makes it easier to remember what is being sent from the output port of th
• Left click on Operation to open the next screen.• If this is a single unit, the RS485 Termination should be selected for ON. Notice that there is
• Control of the operation of a selected unit is performed from this screen.• Manually select which input is sent to the output by highlighting the
• This is a picture of a single unit connected to a spectrum analyzer. Note that the orange LED indicates that the termination is set, since it i
• To use the switch units in a matrix configuration, click on Matrix in the Select Configuration, then enter the required information in the Matri
• Enter the Slave Unit id number, and enter a reference name for it. Once this is done, select OK, then click on Yes on the following screen to c
DESCRIPTIONThe Monroe Electronics Model R184 is a 16 X 1 RF matrix switch that operates from 5 to1000 MHz.Control is by RS485 serial input, from a loc
• Input descriptive names for each of the 16 switches on all the Slave Units that have been entered, one slave unit at a time.• When completed, se
• Notice that two configurations are shown.• The first one is to use unit 154 as a single unit, and the second one is to use unit 154 as the maste
• This is the Matrix Operation screen. The number of the slave unit is indicated. Clicking on any of the switch numbers in the Slave list will
• This is a picture of two units configured as a matrix connected to a spectrum analyzer. Note that the orange led indicates that the termination
R184_DS_97_111007.p65Specifications subject to change without notice.| Printed in USA | Copyright© 2003 |Monroe Electronics Inc.800-821-6001585-765-2
R184_DS_97_111007.p65Specifications subject to change without notice.| Printed in USA | Copyright© 2003 |Monroe Electronics Inc.800-821-6001585-765-2
Multiple Single Units• Record the Unit IDs for all units being installed.• Note which unit will be connected with the last plug on the RS485 cable.•
Matrix Setup• To use the R184 units as a matrix, one unit is designated as a master unit, and the other units as slave units.• Record the ID’s of
Software Installation• Insert the CD containing the software setup into your PC CD drive. When the following screen displays, click on Installation
• Click on Next to continue the installation.• Click on Yes to agree with the software agreement.
• Input your Name and Company in the User Information panel, then left click Next.• If the location for installation is correct for your computer, c
• This selection is used for icons. Unless you have some other selection, click Next.• This screen describes the software installation settings. C
• Check if you want to read the ReadMe file, and if you want to launch the program now.• Click on Finish to complete the installation.9
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