Dow-Key Microwave MS-1U18S-4 - User Manual

“There Is No Substitute for Experience”
DOW-KEY MICROWAVE
1U MS, MP, CB Matrix Series
MS-1U18S-4/6-ENET
CAN BUS RF SWITCH MATRIX
Operator’s Manual
Rev 1
THE RF/MICROWAVE SWITCHING TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION COMPANY

Summary

Connections

Power and Ground Connections

Instructions for connecting power, including fuse replacement, and ground.

Serial and Bus Connections

Network and USB Connections

Configuring the Matrix for Operation

Matrix Configuration Basics

Explains matrix configuration data and CAN bus switch properties.

Adding and Deleting Switches

Ethernet Network Configuration

Setting IP address, TCP port, and testing Ethernet communication.

Manual (LOCAL) Operation

Main Menu Operations

Covers switching, errors, system settings, network options, and display adjustments.

Remote Operation

SCPI Command Basics

Common SCPI Commands

Details on common commands like *IDN?, *OPC?, *RST.

System Configuration Commands

Commands for querying and setting system parameters like IP, Mask, Serial Number.

Switch and DHCP Control Commands

Appendix A: Technical Specifications

Appendix B: RF Configuration

Dow-Key Microwave MS-1U18S-4 Specifications

General

Frequency	DC to 18 GHz
Actuator Voltage	+28 Vdc
Connector	SMA
Operating Temperature	-55°C to +85°C
Actuation	Latching
Life Expectancy	1, 000, 000 cycles
Impedance	50 Ohm
Insertion Loss	0.5 dB max
Switching Time	15 ms max