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1. and Will be prosecuted to the maxinunm extent possible under law InstallShield 4 Back Cancel e Click on Next to continue the installation Software License Agreement l x Please read the following License Agreement Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement MONROE ELECTRONICS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 5 2002 The Monroe Electronics company Monroe Electronics INC walling to license its software to you only on the condition that you accept all of the terms in this agreement PLEASE READ THE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE AS BY USING THIS SOFTWARE YOU amp ACENOMWLEDGE THAT YOU HAWE READ THIS AGREEMENT UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS MONROE ELECTRONICS I5 UNWILLING TO LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO YOU IN THIS CASE YOU Do you accept all the terns of the preceding License Agreement IF you choose No Setup will clase To install A184 you must accept this agreement lt Back es Mo e Click on Yes to agree with the software agreement User Information Type your name below You must also type the name of the Company you work for Mame John Dog Company Monroe Electronics Inc InstallShield Back Cancel e Input your Name and Company in the User Information panel then left click Next Choose Destination Location S x Setup will install A184 in t2. MHz MER DEGRADATION lt 3 dB 5 1000 MHz INSTALLATION Hardware single Unit e Record Unit ID shown on rear panel of R184 being installed Mount unit in rack and connect the output port of the R184 via coaxial cable to the desired device e Connect the RF sources to be switched to the RF inputs numbered 1 to 16 e Record which RF input connects to which RF source e Plug in the 3 pin plug for the RS485 cable to the rear panel jack then attach the power supply plug to the rear panel e Plug the power supply into a power outlet e The software instructions later describe setting up the units Tum On AgS Terni on Liga Unit im Control Line TI 18 ili mr ee pee Bn Bii se H e Se Ta Reda5 E Caie Donner Any Iau 1 fo 16 fo on RF source Cul to Spectr Apher or Cine Egurre Multiple Single Units e Record the Unit IDs for all units being installed e Note which unit will be connected with the last plug on the RS485 cable e Mount units in racks as desired e As with the single unit make the output connections as desired connect the RF inputs and note which input goes to which switch on which unit e Connect the RS485 plugs to the units and connect and plug in the power supplies Ensure that the end connector on the cable goes to the unit where the RS485 termination will be turned on e The software instructions later describe setting up the units Tum on R465 Terninaky on Lost Lint m Core Lire
3. PP PTIPISS SESS SESS TRT ioe ris ee ii STS bee Bs Re ee eee Tb ri Los E Connect Any input Y 1 fo t fo an RF Source Ciut te Sperm Anara ci Other Equiprnent D a T F i a a i ii A a eeooeeeoeoeoeoeoeeeeeee mee Pee be OB ehki rer re eh oe ne pe 9 3 E OE BR RE EF Cannet r Input 1 fo T fo an RF Source Dut ho Sein To Ma5 Te Amah OT 3 Diha Ecuier Matrix Setup e To use the R184 units as a matrix one unit is designated as a master unit and the other units as slave units e Record the ID s of the units noting which unit will be the master unit e Mount the units where desired realizing that the outputs of each of the slave units MUST be routed to one of the sixteen inputs on the master unit The master unit output is then connected to the device receiving the RF input selected e After mounting connect the RS485 cable plugs to the master and slave units Remember to connect the end plug on the cable to the unit designated the master unit e Plug in the power supplies to the rear panels of the units and then to power outlets e Refer to the software instructions to set up the software for the matrix units Tum on R85 Teminalce on Lest Uni in Control Line RTEA Mester I j l T 1a E IE ik HE EE a O H C ie j e EHH s LA Bae ay Siaki i Conmeci maining Inputs Out to Spechum ho Other 2
4. of a single unit connected to a spectrum analyzer Note that the orange LED indicates that the termination is set since it is at the end of the RS485 connection And that input 16 is being sent to the spectrum analyzer The display is of analog television channel 2 17 Matrix Setup u Merce Heika 2184 Select Configuration ee fe Monroe Electronics R184 Matrix Configuration Get Device Information Optional Enter Matrix Marne max 20 characters Vest HE Matrix Request Unit ID Enter Master Unit ID 2 Resuest Uniti a 65535 154 Enter Unit ID tor the Number of slave Units following Communication 1 16 p show Configuration Waster 4 Clear Configuration P _____ Slave Units ff OK M Cancel Connection p e To use the switch units in a matrix configuration click on Matrix in the Select Configuration then enter the required information in the Matrix Configuration screen The inputs entered are Master Unit ID Matrix Name and Number of slave Units e When done select OK 18 Monroe Electronics R184 x Enter Slave Unit IDs for Matrix West HE Matrix Master Unit ID is 154 Connection to Master Unit Slave unt ID Mame Optional Slave unit on Master Port 1 first slave uniti e Enter the Slave Unit id number and enter a reference name for it Once
5. 184 s or Offer RF Sources Ano rer oF Cher Equipment R184 Slave alee Cees oo A ee ee ee ee ee A uti 1 bo aE R164 Slove 1a T 13 A i a Moe Ps ee Te ee eee ee S Fo R355 Cantoller Connect inputs 1 to l to HF Sources Software Installation e Insert the CD containing the software setup into your PC CD drive When the following screen displays click on Installation to begin m ie eha A Re Co Sf 2A Lr MES fitcrronics aN c p l a ere Si he CO es Ca Copyright 70M Monroe Eledronics lnc 100 Housel Avene Lyadonville WY 14098 USA Phone 305 765224 Fas 58576537 Email monroe monrmoer clecthonics com is Ext Ch e Ifthe above screen does not appear click Start then Run then browse to the CD drive containing the disc and left click on the program logo being displayed and follow the instructions as before x Welcome to the A184 Setup program This program will ingtall R184 on your computer Itis strongly recommended that you esit all Windows programs before running this Setup program Click Cancel to quit Setup and then close any programs you have running Click Nest to continue with the Setup program WARNING This program i protected by copyright law and International treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe crvil and criminal penalties
6. 4 Gyles Terminato seule 5 Version 1 10 WEATHER CHANNEL Connection LAN 192 0 0 114 10001 cm double click on the port to set it On Q n ae Delesh Screen CG or Auto Update 4uto Scan Ports E Start Stop Scan is off Scan Timelmm ss 00 01 a Set Timer fe Scan limits to port 2 16 e Control of the operation of a selected unit is performed from this screen e Manually select which input is sent to the output by highlighting the Port and clicking the On button Or double click on the Port e Ifitis useful to scan some switches automatically we can select which switches to send to the output in order and how often they are switched Selecting which switches to auto scan Is done by entering the last switch to be scanned in the box labeled Scan limits to port 2 16 Scanning begins with switch 1 and ends at the switch number entered in the box Click on set timer to enter minutes and or seconds between scanning e Start and Stop the Scan at any time by clicking on either Start or Stop as desired e Since the unit has a manual switch on the front panel for input selection the Auto Update should be selected for on This ensures that the software operater knows which switch is actually selected on the unit e Clicking the Refresh Screen button also updates the switch state on the unit 16 aa Malala ala PAA ilk marala Mee ci IE DoF e This is a picture
7. Ioj x Enter Port Name for Unit 154 ABC TY MBC T WEATHER CHANNEL y OK M Cancel e 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 the unit These names are ONLY stored on the PC doing the setup e When done click OK to return to the main menu 14 R1 84 waman 1 126 Arh ee ee hece pecera Fi Conese Hew Ura Mate e Left click on Operation to open the next screen e If this is a single unit the RS485 Termination should be selected for ON Notice that there is only one Unit shown If multiple units are installed each one is listed on It s own line e Selecting a Unit permits editing the configuration deleting the configuration turning the RS485 termination On or Off or Operates the unit e When the units are installed with the RS485 lines to multiple units the unit connected to the end plug in the cabling MUST have it s termination ON and all other units MUST have their terminations OFF iy lores Bhectronice ALE x Select Unit Matrix hipon dci onha ATE m A ate bon bere Hes cich on he bpn bakr lo eet ov Domas i Paur tenn Gn ik FL Ed Conga er Tarin OF e Select the unit to control and left click Operate 15 fe Monroe Electronics R184 m Single Unit Operation Device Informatio Unit Mame Unt Humber One West Unit IO 15
8. MONROE ELECTRONICS T7 Model R184 16 x 1 Matrix Switch User s Manual PC Software 80203 1 12b Monroe Electronics 100 Housel Ave Lyndonville NY 14098 0535 800 821 6001 585 765 2254 fax 585 765 9330 www monroe electronics com 111007 DESCRIPTION The Monroe Electronics Model R184 is a 16 X 1 RF matrix switch that operates from 5 to 1000 MHz Control is by RS485 serial input from a local PC that has an RS485 serial port or via a USB to RS485 adaptor that is available for PCs not having a local RS485 port A LAN to RS485 adaptor connected to the unit that commuinicates with the PC over an Ethernet LAN is also provided for in the software supplied with the unit Monroe can supply both of these adaptors See data sheets at the end of the manual The units may be operated as a single 16 X 1 switch or interconnected in one location as a matrix with up to 17 units switching 256 inputs to a single output You may also control up to 128 individual units on one RS485 serial data connection with control of one of 16 inputs to one output on each of the R184 units R465 banua lenninaton O Syiir Inches Canta Power Indicator Rathes Tint e Configuied i Th SCS mokia os hoster SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY RANGE 5 1000 Mhz FREQUENCY RESPONSE lt 1 5 dB 5 1000 MHz RF LEVEL 3 to 50 dBmV INPUT IMPEDANCE 75 ohms ISOLATION gt 30 dB 5 1000 MHz INSERTION LOSS lt 1 dB 5 1000 MHz RETURN LOSS gt 15 dB 5 1000
9. These are noted on the R184 98 LAN to RS485 adaptor and configured for your system by your IT personnel to allow the proper operation The example below is set up for a system at Monroe Electronics te Monroe Electronics R184 E x LAN Configuration For the Device Matrix IP Address 13202 166 197 0 0 114 Fone 000 paaa fooni X co e After entering the information click OK 11 single and Multiple Single Unit Setup Be Mh ee Dees i j i Select Configuration oe M E aig i Herne Eero e AIE gt R184 Single Unit Configuration Emr Uei Maro e a imak J thii rh igiri Loo Reged ikal F F X cmon e After selecting Single Unit in the Select Configuration Screen Enter Unit Name in the space provided e The Unit ID is noted on the rear panel of the R184 Or if the units are connected and powered up select Request Unit ID and the software will fill it in for you as shown in the next illustration 12 Ci x This will send a request to the unit Please connect one unit only on the R5485 Ready For request CI x 2 The unit ID is 154 Save it te Hiroe Electromers AiAi l l m fE q R184 Single Unit Configuration Enter Unit Marne max 20 characters Enter Unit ID 1 65535 e Entering Yes and then Yes in these two screens completes the Single Unit Configuration e Select OK to go to the next step 13 W Monroe Electronics R184
10. along with the choice of which slave unit goes to the master output requires two selections e To be certain that no manual changes have been made click on Refresh Screen to view the status of all switches e Scanning while in Matrix Operation mode switches each input of each slave unit in series to the single output If you wish to scan only the slave units set the Scan Limits setting the only those ports on the master unit that are being used as slave inputs 22 f ii Gil Cia Ca i 2 4 a G gi io Li E 2 4 p e 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 is seton the top unit which is configured as the master since it is at the end of the R8485 connection And that input 16 on the slave unit is active and is sent into the master unit on input 1 Itis being sent to the spectrum analyzer from the output of the master unit The display is of analog television channel 2 23 MONROE W ELECTRONICS Specifications Input USB 1 0 or better Output RS485 simplex Unit Power Requirement Power supplied by USB connec tion 800 821 6001 585 765 2254 fax 585 765 9330 100 Housel Ave Lyndonville NY 14098 www monroe electronics com USB to RS485 model R184 Features Includes USB RS485 Converter Wiring and Connectors Included Installation CD and Software included f
11. e included software the operator can control in real time with options for scanning input ports all aspects of the R184 Control of one or more R165 or R174A V switch panels is also accomplished with this device R184 DS 97_111007 p65 Specifications subject to change without notice Printed in USA Copyright 2003 Monroe Electronics Inc
12. een describes the software installation settings Click Next to continue Setup Complete a a Se ne ills ie J 5 pr F bP 7 TT netallsnielg e Check if you want to read the ReadMe file and if you want to launch the program now e Click on Finish to complete the installation e After the software is installed write down the unit IDs of the individual units for the configuration to follow e Itis advantageous to name the individual units and record the name with the unit ID numbers e Ifthe RF inputs are identified by name the association of each RF input with its corresponding port number on an individual switch unit should be recorded See page 14 for an illustration e To begin setting up the software with the hardware click on the R184 on your desktop icon to open the program i Homoet Bed Le MONRAOE F ELECTRONICS Cop TH i Me erroni Beam Fel Ot ft laci onia eae te toe Phecir Be Select Connection gt LAM X Cancel e Selecting Configure New Unit Matrix allows us to Select Connection e We will illustrate setting up a LAN connection e The Comport connection is set up in similarly 10 W Monroe Electronics R184 x LAN Configuration For the Device Matrix F Address 1920 2 168 g oo 0 0 Pore WOU anaa 10001 x Lancel e This screen permits input of the IP Address for the Ethernet adaptor being used and the Port number it communicates through
13. have connected the end connector on the RS485 serial wiring to the Master unit prior to this e Verify that the yellow CNTL Terminal LED on the front panel of the master unit is lit e Click on Operate to go to the operation screen 21 i Monroe Electronics R164 E xj Fp Set Ate Scan Tire R184 Matrix Operation Bute Sear all pat Master Unit Conhgu ret gri l A Mame Weert HE Mairi r NAi aia Sap oi Veron 1 00 EE Sn i cae folSlaweuds 1 Connection 190 0 0127 10001 P r r Sean Tere jinait DEDA AS45 CTAL Tirard enabled TAT l 2 anii 5 cari biia oi mase pizii 1 fit fig or Heihi Saen On of To operate fhe maine click on fre masher parton fhe krer leti table then double ckt pn the three pri on Pa mgt o cle the On o Di bubon od SBoSoeeeeeeeeoeee6 a s S s s s s s a a s s s s s mm e This is the Matrix Operation screen The number ofthe slave unitis indicated Clicking on any of the switch numbers in the Slave list will route the input from that switch to the output of the master Note that the setup for this matrix has the output of the Slave unit going to the 1 input of the Master This screen would also display the names associated with each switch IF the unit controlling the devices is the setupt PC e Switches on any of the units may be used to manually select which input goes to which output Note that on a matrix such as this the combination of an input from one of the slaves
14. he following directory To imstall to this directory click Nest To install to a different directory click Browse and select another directory ou can choose not to install A184 by checking Cancel to exit Setup Destination Directory C4 Monroe Electronics A 184 Browse z Back Cancel InstallShield e If the location for installation is correct for your computer click on Next If not set up your own location or browse to one that works for you x Select Program Folder Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below Tou may type a new folder name or select one from the existing Folders list Click Next to continue Program Folders R184 Existing Folders Netbeans 5 0 UpenQOfice ong 2 0 Penvasive SOL F Pervasive SOL 7 Doc Printhe Internet Printing j Protel Design System Quick Time InstallShield z Back Cancel e This selection is used for icons Unless you have some other selection click Next Start Copying Files x Setup has enough information to start copying the program files Fou want to review or change any settings click Back IF you are satished with the settings click Mest to begin copying files Current Settings Setup Type Complete Target Folder C Program Files Monroe E lectronicss A184 User Information Name Enc F Freischlag Company Monroe Electronics lnc An Back Cancel InstallShield e This scr
15. or all supported devices Supported devices include R184 switch R165 switch and R174 switch aLL ap e i USET OM Description This device allows the local control of a model R184 16X1 RF switch both as a single unit and in a multiple matrix configuration from any Windows based computer The device connects to an available USB port Through the included software the operator can control in real time with options for scanning input ports all aspects of the R184 Control of one or more R165 or R174 A V switch panels is accomplished with this device R184 DS _97 _111007 p65 Specifications subject to change without notice Printed in USA Copyright 2003 Monroe Electronics Inc T F ELECTRONICS LAN to RS485 Features Includes LAN RS485 Converter Wiring and Connectors Included Installation CD and Software included for all supported products Supported products include R184 16X1 RF switch R165 and R174 A V switch panels SPP FEN Specifications Input ETHERNET 10 100 BASE T Output RS485 simplex Unit Power Requirement Power Module Included Requires 110 VAC 60 Hz 800 821 6001 585 765 2254 fax 585 765 9330 100 Housel Ave Lyndonville NY 14098 www monroe electronics com Description This device allows the local control of a model R184 16X1 RF switch both as a single unit and in a multiple matrix configuration from any Windows based computer via a LAN Using th
16. this is done select OK then click on Yes on the following screen to configure the matrix This example shows the setting of a Matrix with one slave unit CI x 2 Do you want to configure the matrix now E Flease make sure the master and slawe units are connected on the RS5 485 and powered before clicking Yes Mo Cancel e Verify that the blue power LED on the master unit is now flashing This indicates that this unit has been properly set to be the maseter unit in the matrix 19 Wi Monroe Electronics R184 E 0 x Enter Port Names Optional Master s Port Name Optional first slave unit 2 Name Optional 3 Cancel Input descriptive names for each of the 16 switches on all the Slave Units that have been entered one slave unit at a time e When completed select OK Again the names are saved ONLY on the PC setting up the units e You will be returned to the main screen e Select Operate to begin using the matrix 20 wi Monroe Electronics R184 Instruction click on the A184 or Matis from above then click on the button below to operate wf Operate ich R5465 Termin On Delete En E dit Configuration AS495 Temin Off e Notice that two configurations are shown e The first one is to use unit 154 as a single unit and the second one Is to use unit 154 as the master in a matrix e Highlight the matrix selection then click RS485 Termin On Of course you
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