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Summary of Contents for Monroe 636
- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Multi-Dwelling Switch Unit Model 636 Monroe Electronics 100 Housel Ave Lyndonville NY 14098 800-821-6001 585-765-2254 fax 585-765-9330 monroe-electronics.com Printed in USA Specifications subject to change without notice P/N 1340175 10/24/02...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page General Description Specifications Installation Communication Wiring Diagrams Unit Address Set-up MDS-COM Software Set-up and operation... -
Page 3: General Description
General Description The MDS 636 Multi-Dwelling Switch Unit provides eight 3 x 1 switch assemblies, controlled by an RS-485 data string. Each section of the MDS-636 switch consists of two latching, RF rated relays. Eight sections comprise a single unit. -
Page 4: Specifications
Specifications RF input per Module 75Ω terminated, LEVELS >37 dBmV, ‘F’ connectors Isolation @ 750 MHz >52 dB Isolation @ 950 MHz >48 dB Return Loss @750 MHz > 18 dB Return Loss @950 MHz > 14 dB Bandwidth + 1 dB to 950 MHz Control Interface RS-485 communications LAN adapters may be used. -
Page 5: Installation
Refer to the control software for a description of the command sequence required to perform which action. Power: The MDS 636 requires 12-24 VAC. Attach the power wires to appropriate terminals on the top of the model 636 case as described in Connections. -
Page 6: Communication Wiring Diagrams
Communication Wiring Diagram 485 Converter RS-232 Set to DCE mode T-RTS & R-/RTS Computer T- R- T+ R+ Connect a 120 ohm resistor if the converter does not provide this MDS636 MDS636 MDS636 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 32 485 + 485 + 485 + 485 -... -
Page 7: Unit Address Setup
Unit Address Setup To access header, F1 to set unit addresses remove the four screws from the cover and lift out cover plate and attached pc board. The addressing header F1 is located on the back of the pc board. Position 1 is marked. Positions The first 6 positions are for addressing units as follows. -
Page 8: Mds-Com Software
MDS-COM Software MDC-COM is a PC program designed to communicate with MDS636 units. It sends commands and receives replies through the serial port. An RS-232 to RS-485 converter is required to connect the PC comport, modem, or the LAN adapter to the and MDS636 units (refer to the wiring diagram on page 6.) Up to 4000 feet RS 232 to... -
Page 9: Set-Up And Operation
Click on Send Command to send the switching commands to the MDS636. If the commands are received the unit will reply O.K. and the switch table will record the entries. This information will also be saved to the MDS636.cfg file with a default password Monroe-636. - Page 10 Switch # drop down menu. Change Password – Enables the user to change the password associated with the software. The default password is: Monroe-636 Print Print the switch configurations for each unit.