Monroe Electronics R184 - Manual (Page 2)

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.
SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY RANGE 5 – 1000 Mhz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE <+/- 1.5 dB 5-1000 MHz
RF LEVEL -3 to +50 dBmV
INPUT IMPEDANCE 75 ohms
ISOLATION >30 dB 5-1000 MHz
INSERTION LOSS <1 dB 5-1000 MHz
RETURN LOSS >15 dB 5-1000 MHz
MER DEGRADATION <3 dB 5-1000 MHz
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