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3.7 Multiple Cabinet System Configurations (incl. –MB)
Multi-cabinet RS models consist of one master and one to four autonomous or Auxiliary RS90
units. Auxiliary units do not have their own controller and are identified easily by their blank front
panel (except for status indicator LEDs). Master units each have their own controller but can be
configured as auxiliary units by disconnecting the ribbon cable marked J17 between the
controller and the system interface board (P/N 7003-700-1 or P/N 7003-715-1). This disables the
controller and allows the RS90 to operate as an Auxiliary unit. (Requires removal of the rear
panel panel). See section 4.2.11.5 for information on setting the SYSTEM field in the
configuration menu when changing configurations on RS systems with the –MB (Multi-box)
option.
When used as a multi-cabinet system for higher power applications, the controllers in the unit(s)
acting as the auxiliary to the master are either disabled or not present. For normal system
configurations such as RS180-3Pi, the auxiliary unit will not have a controller or front panel and
will have been factory configured for auxiliary operation.
For –MB systems such as RS180-3Pi-MB, the controller in the auxiliary unit must be disabled
using S1. The SYSTEM field in the master unit controllers CONFIGURATION SETUP 3 screen
must be set to the correct system configuration setting as well. The SYSTEM field for the
controller in the auxiliary unit must be set to AUX if it is used as an auxiliary unit. See section
4.2.11.5.
Note: New SYSTEM field configuration settings do not take effect until power is cycled.
In addition to disabling the controller if present (as described above), the DIP switch (S1) located
on the GPIB / RS232C / USB / IO assembly in the auxiliary cabinets. (Requires removal of the
rear panel). The correct switch settings are shown below. (shown set for Master cabinet). Note
that all units must be powered down before reconfiguring. Also, the output wiring must be
changed to accommodate the new configuration.
Note: If the units being re-configured for multi-cabinet operation were not factory
configured this way, it may be necessary to balance the amplifiers by adjusting
their gain. Refer to section 6.4 for details on Amplifier balancing.
When used as a multi-cabinet system, the system interface cables must be connected between
the master and the auxiliary cabinets.
Note: If the –MB system has the –ES emergency shut off switch option, it is required to
connect the ES BNC’s between master chassis. See section 3.6.8.