FOR-A MFR-16 User manual

MFR-RU Series
MFR-16/40RU
MFR-16RUD
MFR-16/32/64RUW
MFR-18RU/RUA
MFR-39RU/RUA
MFR-16RUTA
MFR-8RUA
Remote Control Unit
3rd Edition
OPERATION
MANUAL

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Edition Revision History
Edit.
Rev.
Date
Description
Section/Page
1
-
2017/08/23
First edition
2
-
2018/02/09
Throughout
3
-
2019/02/06
Added MFR-8RUA
Added remote controller setting menu in the
Web-Based Control
Throughout
Secs. 2 and 4

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Precautions
Important Safety Warnings
[Power]
Caution
Operate unit only at the specified supply voltage.
Disconnect the power cord via the power plug only. Do not pull on the cable portion.
Stop
Do not place or drop heavy or sharp-edged objects on the power cord. A damaged
cord can cause fire or electrical shock hazards. Regularly check the power cord for
excessive wear or damage to avoid possible fire / electrical hazards.
Caution
Ensure the power cord is firmly plugged into the AC outlet.
[Grounding]
Caution
Ensure the unit is properly grounded at all times to prevent electrical shock.
Hazard
Do not ground the unit to gas lines, units, or fixtures of an explosive or dangerous
nature.
[Operation]
Hazard
Do not operate the unit under hazardous or potentially explosive atmospheric
conditions. Doing so could result in fire, explosion, or other hazardous results.
Hazard
Do not allow liquids, metal pieces, or other foreign materials to enter the unit. Doing so
could result in fire, other hazards, or a unit malfunction.
If a foreign material does enter the unit, turn the power off and immediately disconnect
the power cord. Remove the material and contact an authorized service representative
if damage has occurred.
[Transportation]
Hazard
Handle with care to avoid impact shock during transit, which may cause malfunction.
When you need to transport the unit, use the original or suitable alternative packing
material.

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[Circuitry Access]
Do not remove covers, panels, casing, or access the circuitry with power applied to the
unit. Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord prior to removal. Internal
servicing / adjustment of unit should only be performed by qualified personnel.
Stop
Do not touch any parts / circuitry with a high heat factor.
Capacitors can retain enough electric charge to cause mild to serious shock, even after
the power has been disconnected. Capacitors associated with the power supply are
especially hazardous.
Hazard
Unit should not be operated or stored with cover, panels, and / or casing removed.
Operating the unit with circuitry exposed could result in electric shock / fire hazards or
a unit malfunction.
[Potential Hazards]
Caution
If abnormal odors or noises are noticed coming from the unit, immediately turn the
power off and disconnect the power cord to avoid potentially hazardous conditions. If
problems similar to the above occur, contact an authorized service representative
before attempting to operate the unit again.
[Rack Mount Brackets, Ground Terminal, and Rubber Feet]
Caution
To rack-mount or ground the unit, or to install rubber feet, do not use screws or
materials other than those supplied. Doing so may cause damage to the internal
circuits or components of the unit. If you remove the rubber feet that are attached to the
unit, do not reinsert the screws that secure the rubber feet.
[Consumables]
Caution
Consumable items that are used in the unit must be periodically replaced. For further
details on which parts are consumables and when they should be replaced, refer to the
specifications at the end of the Operation Manual. Since the service life of the
consumables varies greatly depending on the environment in which they are used,
such items should be replaced at an early date. For details on replacing consumable
items, contact your dealer.

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Upon Receipt
MFR-RU Series units and their accessories are fully inspected and adjusted prior to shipment. Check
your received items against the packing list below. Check to ensure no damage has occurred during
shipment. If damage has occurred, or items are missing, inform your supplier immediately.
Remote Control Unit
ITEM
QTY
REMARKS
MFR-16/40RU
MFR-16RUD
MFR-16/32/64RUW
MFR-18RU/RUA
MFR-39RU/RUA
MFR-16RUTA
MFR-8RUA
1
AC cable
1
AC Adaptor (*1)
1
With DC lock plug (MFR-40RU/39RUA/18RUA/8RUA)
DC cable retaining clip
1 set
For AC adapters w/o DC lock plug
Rack Mount Brackets
1 set
EIA standard type (MFR-16/32/64RUW/16RUTA is
supplied w/o Rack Mount Brackets.)
Tool used to change
button labels
1
LAN Cable (straight) (*2)
1
MFR-39/40/18RU/16RUTA/18RUA/39RUA/8RUA:
UTP cable, 3m
MFR-16RU/16RUD: STP cable, 3m
(MFR-16/32/64RUW is supplied w/o LAN Cable.)
(*1) Depending on the production date, AC adapters are supplied without DC lock plugs, but with DC
cable retaining clips.
(*2) User-prepared LAN cables are able to be used. Shielded Twist Pair cables are recommended
for MFR-16RU/16RUD/16RUW/32RUW/64RUW.
MFR-8RUA Option
Rack Mount Brackets
1 set
EIA standard type for one or two units.
Installing the DC Cable Retaining Bracket
Install the supplied retaining bracket onto the rear panel of devices, such as a Control Unit as
shown below.
2) Secure the clip with
the supplied screw.
1) Bundle the cable with
the supplied clip.

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Table of Contents
1. Prior to Starting.....................................................................................................................................9
1-1. Overview .....................................................................................................................................9
1-2. Features......................................................................................................................................9
2. Setup ..................................................................................................................................................10
2-1. Connecting to Web-Based Control ...........................................................................................10
2-2. Assigning Functions to Buttons.................................................................................................11
3. Panel Descriptions..............................................................................................................................12
3-1. Front Panel................................................................................................................................12
3-2. Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................15
4. Web-Based Control............................................................................................................................17
4-1. Assign Function.........................................................................................................................17
4-2. RU Info......................................................................................................................................20
4-3. RU Settings...............................................................................................................................21
4-3-1. Saving and Loading the Settings File................................................................................23
4-4. Src/Dest-Inhibit..........................................................................................................................23
4-5. Salvo .........................................................................................................................................24
5. Remote Control Unit Operation..........................................................................................................25
5-1. Function and Operation.............................................................................................................25
5-2. Basic Operations.......................................................................................................................26
5-2-1. Operating Buttons..............................................................................................................26
5-2-2. Switching Pages ................................................................................................................26
5-2-2-1. Switching Pages per Group........................................................................................27
5-2-3. Level Control......................................................................................................................29
5-2-3-1. Displaying Levels on the Remote Control Unit...........................................................30
5-2-4. Operating with CONTROL (Rotary Selector).....................................................................30
5-3. Function Buttons .......................................................................................................................33
5-4. MODE Button and Mode Menu (MFR-18RU/18RUA/39RU/39RUA/16RUTA/8RUA)..............36
5-4-1. Outline................................................................................................................................36
5-4-2. Mode Menu........................................................................................................................37
5-4-3. Setting Mode Menu (MFR-39RU)......................................................................................39
5-4-3-1. NAME TYPE...............................................................................................................40
5-4-3-2. BTN ASSIGN..............................................................................................................41
5-4-4. Setting Mode Menu (MFR-39RUA)....................................................................................42
5-4-4-1. NETWORK.................................................................................................................43
5-4-4-2. VER/ALARM...............................................................................................................44
5-4-4-3. DEFAULT ...................................................................................................................44
5-4-4-4. BUTTON ASSIGN......................................................................................................45
5-4-4-5. INHIBIT.......................................................................................................................46
5-4-4-6. NAME TYPE...............................................................................................................47
5-4-4-7. BRIGHTNESS............................................................................................................47
5-4-4-8. RU-RU CONNECT.....................................................................................................47
5-4-4-9. TENKEY.....................................................................................................................48
5-4-4-10. PAGE........................................................................................................................48
5-4-4-11. SALVO CLEAR.........................................................................................................48
5-5. Operation Using the Menu Display (MFR-16RUD)...................................................................49
5-5-1. Crosspoint Switching .........................................................................................................49
5-5-2. Changing Button Assignment............................................................................................50
5-6. Setup Menu (MFR-16/40RU, MFR-16RUD, MFR-16/32/64RUW) ...........................................52
5-6-1. Displaying Network Settings..............................................................................................53
5-6-2. Changing the RU IP Address.............................................................................................54
5-6-3. Rebooting MU PC-LAN......................................................................................................55
5-7. Setup Menu (MFR-18RU/18RUA) ............................................................................................56

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5-7-1. Displaying Network Settings..............................................................................................56
5-7-2. Changing the RU Network Settings...................................................................................57
5-7-3. Rebooting MU PC-LAN......................................................................................................57
5-8. Setup Menu (MFR-39RU).........................................................................................................58
5-8-1. IP ADDRESS [RU].............................................................................................................58
5-9. Setup Menu (MFR-39RUA).......................................................................................................59
5-10. Setup Menu (MFR-16RUTA) ..................................................................................................59
5-10-1. Displaying Network Settings............................................................................................60
5-10-2. Changing the RU Network Settings.................................................................................60
5-10-3. Rebooting MU PC-LAN....................................................................................................61
5-11. Setup Menu (MFR-8RUA).......................................................................................................61
5-11-1. Displaying Network Settings............................................................................................62
5-11-2. Changing the RU Network Settings.................................................................................62
5-11-3. Rebooting MU PC-LAN....................................................................................................63
5-12. Multi-Panel Operation .............................................................................................................64
5-12-1. Outline..............................................................................................................................64
5-12-2. Enabling Multi-Panel Operation.......................................................................................65
6. Crosspoint Control..............................................................................................................................66
6-1. Single Crosspoint Switching .....................................................................................................66
6-1-1. Single Crosspoint Switching by X-Y Setting......................................................................66
6-1-1-1. SKIP-FWD/BWD.........................................................................................................67
6-1-1-2. TENKEY (MFR-39RU/39RUA)...................................................................................67
6-1-2. A Crosspoint Switching Using a Bus Button......................................................................68
6-1-3. CHOP Function..................................................................................................................69
6-1-4. Crosspoint Switching Using TAKE Function......................................................................69
6-2. Simultaneous Crosspoint Switching..........................................................................................70
6-2-1. Main Unit Stored Salvos ....................................................................................................70
6-2-2. Remote Control Stored Salvos..........................................................................................70
6-2-3. Simultaneous Switching Using the Take Function ............................................................72
6-2-4. Simultaneous Switching by the Link Function ...................................................................72
6-3. Lock...........................................................................................................................................72
6-3-1. LOCK LOCAL ....................................................................................................................72
6-3-2. LOCK OTHER / LOCK ALL ...............................................................................................73
6-4. Monitor Output Function (MFR-5000/8000)..............................................................................75
6-5. Preview Function.......................................................................................................................76
7. Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................76
7-1. Tuning the Text Color on Remote Unit Buttons........................................................................77
7-1-1. MFR-18RU/39RU Color Tuning Procedure.......................................................................77
7-1-2. MFR-39RUA/18RUA/16RUTA/8RUA Color Tuning Procedure.........................................78
8. Specifications and Dimensions ..........................................................................................................79
8-1. Unit Specifications.....................................................................................................................79
8-1-1. MFR-16RU/16RUD............................................................................................................79
8-1-2. MFR-40RU.........................................................................................................................79
8-1-3. MFR-16RUW .....................................................................................................................80
8-1-4. MFR-32RUW .....................................................................................................................80
8-1-5. MFR-64RUW .....................................................................................................................80
8-1-6. MFR-18RU.........................................................................................................................81
8-1-7. MFR-18RUA ......................................................................................................................81
8-1-8. MFR-39RU.........................................................................................................................82
8-1-9. MFR-39RUA ......................................................................................................................82
8-1-10. MFR-16RUTA..................................................................................................................83
8-1-11. MFR-8RUA ......................................................................................................................83
8-2. External Dimensions.................................................................................................................84
8-2-1. MFR-16RU.........................................................................................................................84

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8-2-2. MFR-40RU.........................................................................................................................84
8-2-3. MFR-16RUD ......................................................................................................................85
8-2-4. MFR-16RUW .....................................................................................................................85
8-2-5. MFR-32RUW .....................................................................................................................86
8-2-6. MFR-64RUW .....................................................................................................................86
8-2-7. MFR-18RU.........................................................................................................................87
8-2-8. MFR-18RUA ......................................................................................................................87
8-2-9. MFR-39RU.........................................................................................................................88
8-2-10. MFR-39RUA ....................................................................................................................88
8-2-11. MFR-16RUTA..................................................................................................................89
8-2-12. MFR-8RUA ......................................................................................................................89
Appendix: Operation Tips.......................................................................................................................90
How to use Page buttons.................................................................................................................90

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1. Prior to Starting
1-1. Overview
We offer several types of MFR series remote control units to suit your application. A maximum of
128 units can be connected, including the main unit. This lets you build a flexible control
environment by the way you partition the matrix and operation level settings are configured.
1-2. Features
MFR Series Remote Control Unit Features
Model
Button
Function
Button
Page
Rotary
Selec-
tor
(CON-
TROL
)
Features
No.
Color /
Information
Display
No.
Function
Hardware
Function
Standard Model
MFR-16RU
16
1 Color *3)
2
Lock/
Page
2
-
MFR-40RU
40
3 Colors *2)
-
32
-
MFR-16RUD
16
1 Color *3)
2
Lock/
Page
2
-
LCD Display
16 letters
x 2 lines
Display operation allows functions
to be assigned to buttons.
Display operation allows
destination channel selection and
crosspoint changes.
Simple Model
MFR-16RUW
16
1 Color *3)
2
Free
Assignable
32
-
MFR-32RUW
32
1 Color *3)
2
Free
Assignable
32
-
MFR-64RUW
64
1 Color *3)
4
Free
Assignable
32
-
High-end Model with LCD Display
MFR-18RU
18
3 Colors *2)
-
-
32

LCD Display at
the top of each
button
7 colors /
7 letters
x 2lines
SRC and DEST button
assignments using CONTROL.
With SKIP function.
Associated source display above
DEST buttons.
Adjustable NAME display colors.
MFR-18RUA
18
-
-
32

OLED Display
at the top of
each button
7 colors /
7 letters
x 2lines
MFR-8RUA
8
-
-
32

MFR-16RUTA
16
3
Lock x 1
Page x 2
32

MFR-39RU
39
10
OLED
7colors *1)
7 letters
x 2 lines
3 Colors *2)
1
Cancel
32

LCD Display
23 letters
x 2 lines
Multiple RU operation available.
SETTING > BTN ASSIGN menu
assigns functions to available
buttons.
SKIP function.
Ten-key mode.
Assignable remote control stored
salvos.
Adjustable Name display colors.
MFR-39RUA
39
6
OLED
7colors *1)
7 letters
x 2 lines
3 Colors *2)
3
Current
Source
Current
Desti-
nation
32

Current Page
Display
7 colors /
7 letters
x 2lines
Same functions as MFR-39RU.
SRC and DEST button
assignments using CONTROL.
*1) 7 Colors = White/ Yellow/ Cyan/ Green/ Magenta/ Red/ Blue)
*2) 3 Colors = Red/ Green/ Orange
*3) 1 Color = Green

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2. Setup
After connecting all devices, set up the remote control unit using Web-Based Control.
2-1. Connecting to Web-Based Control
1. Launch your web browser. Enter the URL, http://192.168.1.12 (default) into your web browser.
(When MFR-4000 is applied as a main unit, enter http://192.168.0.12 (default))
2. Login screen is displayed. Input user name: user and password: password (default).
IMPORTANT
The MFR unit IP addresses, login user name and password described above are default
settings. If any of the settings have been changed, use the new ones.
3. The main screen is displayed.
4. Click System Settings. Connected units are displayed as a tree diagram. Verify that the
remote control model names are displayed.

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2-2. Assigning Functions to Buttons
This section describes the procedure how to assign Destination Function to the MFR-39RU button
1 as an example.
1. Click System Settings.
2. Click MFR-39RU to open the tree. Click to select Assign Function to display the menu page.
3. Click the button 1 on the Remote Control Unit Image.
4. Select 1 under Page.
5. Select Destination under Function.
6. Set parameters in the Parameter Setting pane.
Logical No. (Channel no.), Name (Destination name) and Level (Level no.) are to be set here.
7. Click Send.
IMPORTANT
After clicking Send, do not turn off the remote control unit until the BUSY indicator, which lights
orange, goes off since the system is writing to Flash. (About 2 minutes max.)
See Sec. 4 “Web-Based Control” for details.
Remote Control
Unit Image
Parameter Setting Pane

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3. Panel Descriptions
3-1. Front Panel
MFR-16RU
PAGE A
(HOLD3SEC)
PAGE B
LOCK RESET
POWER
BUSY SETUP
LOCK DEST
(HOLD3SEC)
LOCK PANL
A B
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
MFR-16RU
MFR-40RU
POWER
BUSY SETUP
LOCK RESET
MFR-40RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
MFR-16RUD
PAGE A
(HOL D 3SEC)
PAGE B
LOCK RESET
POWER
BUSY SETUP
LOCK DEST
(HOL D 3SEC)
LOCK PANL
CANCEL
ENTER
A B MFR-16RUD
REMOTECONTROLUNIT
MFR-16RUW
POWER
BUSY SE TUP
LOCK RESET
MFR-16RUW
FUNCTION
1
2
REMOTE CONTR OL UNIT
MFR-32RUW
POW ER
BU SY SETU P
LO CK RE SET
FUNCTION
1
2
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-32RUW
MFR-64RUW
MFR-64RUWREMOTEC O NTROL U NIT
1
2
1
2
POWER
BUSY
LOCK
SETUP
RESET
FUNC TION
D. Button *2) 3 Colors
I. PAGE A /
LOCK PANL
K. Display
L. 
H. CANCEL
N. ENTER
A.
B. SETUP
C. RESET
J. PAGE B /
LOCK DEST
M. 
D. Button *3) Green
O. FUNCTION
A.
B. SETUP
C. RESET
O. FUNCTION
C. RESET
B. SETUP
D. Button *3) Green
J. PAGE B / LOCK DEST
I. PAGE A / LOCK PANL
A.
A.
B. SETUP
C. RESET
O. FUNCTION
O. FUNCTION
D. Button *3) Green
B. SETUP
A.
C. RESET
O. FUNCTION
D. Button *3) Green
D. Button *2) 3 Colors
C. RESET
B. SETUP
A.

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MFR-18RU/18RUA
POWER
BUSY SETUP
LOCK RESET
MFR-18RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
MFR-39RU
RESET
CANCEL
MFR-39RU
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
POWER
BUSY
LOCK
SETUP
MFR-39RUA
POWER
BUSY
LOCK
SETUP
RESET
DEST SRC
A
B
C
D
PAGE
MFR-39RUAREMOTE COMTROL UNIT
MFR-16RUTA
MFR-16RUTA
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
LOCK
POWER
BUSY
PAGE A
LOCK
SETUP
RESET
PAGE B
MFR-8RUA
POWER
BUSY SETUP
LOCK RESET
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT MFR-8RUA
D. Button*1) 7 Colors
G. CONTROL
F. MENU
D. Button *2) 3 Colors
B. SETUP
A.
C. RESET
H. CANCEL
E. NAME DISPLAY
D. Button *2) 3 Colors
G. CONTROL
B. SETUP
C. RESET
A.
E. NAME DISPLAY
R. LOCK
D. Button *2) 3 Colors
G. CONTROL
P. PAGE A
Q. PAGE B
B. SETUP
C. RESET
IN 1, 2
A.
M
F
R-
L
A
N
G. CONTROL
D. Button *2)
3 Colors
S. Current DEST button
U. Current PAGE Display
B. SETUP
A.
C. RESET
D. Button*1) 7 Colors
T. Current SRC
Button
E. NAME DISPLAY
D. Button *2) 3 Colors
G. CONTROL
B. SETUP
C. RESET
A.

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No.
Item
Description
A
POWER
Power status.
BUSY
Displays the flash memory writing status of backup settings.
LOCK
Lock status.
►See Sec. 6-3. "Lock" for details on the lock function.
►See table on next page for details on LED color indications.
B
SETUP
Displays Setup menu that allows you to set IP address and other
settings.
►See Sec. 5-6. 5-7, 5-8, 5-9, 5-10, 5-11 "Setup Menu" for SETUP
menu details.
C
RESET
Initializes the remote control unit.
D
Buttons
All buttons are user assignable.
*1) 7-color selectable button name indication (red, green, yellow,
blue, white, cyan or magenta) (hereafter called LCD)
*2) 3-color selectable button illumination (red, green or orange)
*3) Green illumination
E
NAME DISPLAY
7-color selectable button name/assignment indications (red, green,
yellow, blue, white, cyan or magenta)
F
MENU
Displays setting menus and status.
G
CONTROL
Operates menu settings.
H
CANCEL
Cancels menu settings.
I
PAGE A /
LOCK PANL
Switches pages.
Pressing the button switches Page 1 and Page 2 of Group A.
Button is unlit when Page 1 is current.
Button is lit orange when Page 2 is current.
To use the button as LOCK LOCAL, press and hold down (for 3
seconds). (*)
J
PAGE B /
LOCK DEST
Switches pages.
Pressing the button switches pages of Group B.
Button is unlit when Page 1 is current.
Button is lit orange when Page 2 is current.
To use the button as LOCK ALL, press and hold down (for 3
seconds). (*)
K
Display
Displays crosspoints and button assignments.
L
↑
Up / Down buttons, select displayed items on Display operation.
M
↓
N
ENTER
Confirms settings on Display operation.
O
FUNCTION
Function assignable buttons. (Light green)
P
PAGE A
When enabled, Group A pages can be changed using CONTROL.
Q
PAGE B
When enabled, Group B pages can be changed using CONTROL.
R
LOCK
Lock functions assignable button.
S
Current DEST
button
Displays the current destination channel.
T
Current SRC
button
Displays the current source channel.
U
Current PAGE
display
Displays the current page.
(*) PAGE Switch and LOCK features are initially enabled and can be disabled in the [Web-Based Control:
Assign Function page], respectively.

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MFR-RU front panel color indications
LED color
LED
Green
Red
Orange
POWER LED
Normal
Power alarm
BUSY LED
Normal processing
Writing to flash
memory
LOCK LED
Operation locked by
Lock Local
Operation locked by Lock
All, or locked by Lock
Other from another unit.
Activated Lock
Other in unit.
* LOCK LED flashes if the locked operation is accessed. The operation is normally disabled.
* POWER LED lights red if the unit is turned on but not connected to a network.
* All indicators, POWER, BUSY and LOCK, light orange while the SETUP menu is displayed.
IMPORTANT
After finishing settings, do not power OFF the unit while BUSY LED is lit orange, since the
system is writing to Flash. (About 2 minutes max.)
Changing Button Labels
Button labels can be changed on user-assignable buttons. Utilize button label templates in the
FOR-A web site. To remove button caps, use the supplied tool.
To download button label templates, go to the MFR-RU Series page and open the Documents tab.
URL: http://www.for-a.com/products/mfr_ru_series/professional_router_p.html
3-2. Rear Panel
MFR-16RU / MFR-16RUD
DC12V IN MFR-LAN
MFR-40RU / MFR-18RU / MFR-18RUA
DC12V IN
2 1
SERVICE MFR-LAN
MFR-16RUW / MFR-32RUW / MFR-64RUW
A. MFR-LAN
D. DC12V IN
RATING LABEL
DC12V IN
MFR-LAN
MFR-LAN
DC12V IN
A. MFR-LAN
D. DC12V IN
C. DC12V IN 1, 2
A. MFR-LAN
B. SERVICE

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MFR-39RU / 39RUA
DC12V IN
2 1
SERVICE MFR-LAN
MFR-16RUTA
DC12V IN
MFR-LAN
MFR-8RUA
2 1
DC12V IN
SERVICE
MFR-LAN
No.
Item
Description
A
MFR-LAN *1
Used to connect the MFR main unit
Ethernet port (10/100BASE-TX)
B
SERVICE
Used for maintenance only. Do not use.
C
DC 12 V IN 1,2
Used to supply 12 V DC power.
D
DC 12 V IN
Used to supply 12 V DC power.
*1 The MFR-LAN port may be labeled 10/100BASE-T on the previous model.
A. MFR-LAN
C. DC12V IN 1, 2
B. SERVICE
A. MFR-LAN
D. DC12V IN
C. DC12V IN 1, 2
A. MFR-LAN
B. SERVICE

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4. Web-Based Control
When a remote control unit is clicked on the Web-Based Control screen, the tree opens. Menus in this
section are displayed.
4-1. Assign Function
The Assign Function page allows you to assign a function to each button.
Parameter
Description
Page
Allows you to select a page for setting. The buttons actually placed on the
remote control panel are considered as one page, and up to 32 pages can
be set. Group A page names set in the RU Settings screen are also
displayed.
Button
ID
Allows you to select the button ID to assign function. Button ID numbers are
the same as those displayed on the Remote Control Unit Image.
Assign
Checking on All Page assigns buttons in the same locations on each page
to the same setting.
* Note that All Pages settings are disabled, if button assignments are changed on
a remote control unit. (The All Pages checkbox is changed to unchecked.)
Function
Allows you to select functions to assign. See next page, “Function List”.
LCDColor
Allows you to select the LCD button and display color settings
ButtonColor
Allows you to select the button display colors.
Group
Allows you to create button Groups. Button Groups are separated by button
color. Available Group numbers vary according to the RU type.
- MFR-16RU/16RUD: Group A to B
- MFR-16RUW/32RUW: Group A to C
- MFR-40RU/18RU/39RU/16RUTA/18RUA/39RUA/16RUTA/8RUA: Group
A to D
- MFR-64RUW: Group A to E
Button List
/ Parameter
Clicking Button List displays the Remote Control Button Assignment
image and allows you to verify which functions are assigned to which
buttons.
Remote Control
Unit Image

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Function List
See Sec. 5-3. “Function Buttons” for details on button operations.
Function
Setting
Parameter
Setting
Remote Control Panel Button
Collective
Setting
None
(No parameter)
Empty button

Destination
Logical No.: Channel number
Name: Destination name
Level: Level number
Destination button
---
Source
Logical No. : Channel number
Name: Source name
Level: Level number
Source button
---
Src(Bus
Selector)
Destination / Source
Logical No.: Channel number
Level: Level number
BUS button
---
Level
Level : Level number
LEVEL button

Take
(No parameter)
TAKE button

Lock
Normal: Lock function by short press.
Hold 3 sec: Lock function by long press
If set to LOCK OTHER or LOCK ALL, a
destination channel to be locked can be
selected.
2-way button functions are as shown in
the table below.
Normal
Hold 3sec
LOCK OTHER
NONE
LOCAL
LOCK ALL
NONE
LOCAL
LOCK LOCAL
NONE
OTHER
ALL
NONE
OTHER
ALL
LOCAL
LOCK button
(2-way button: short or long press)

LOCK LOCAL button

LOCK button
(Lock Other)

LOCK button
(Lock All)

Page
Up/Down: Allows you to select a mode
from Jump, UP, or DOWN.
Fwd: Allows you to set the page number
to be viewed when the PAGE (Jump)
button is pressed.
Rev: Allows you to set the page number
to be viewed when the PAGE (Jump)
button is pressed again after a jump.
Group: Allows you to set group(s) for
navigating pages.
* Page names are displayed when the
names are set. (MFR-18RUA/ 39RUA/
16RUTA/8RUA only)
PAGE Jump button
(Single group)
---
PAGE Jump button *
(Single group)
(18RUA/39RUA/16RUTA/8RUA)
---
PAGE Jump button
(Multiple groups)
---
PAGE Jump button *
(Multiple groups)
(18RUA/39RUA/16RUTA/8RUA)
---
PAGE Jump button
(All groups)
---
PAGE Jump button *
(All groups)
(18RUA/39RUA/16RUTA/8RUA)
---
PAGE UP button
(Single group)

PAGE DOWN button
(All Groups)


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Mode
Select (*1)
Target: Allows you to select a mode
from the following:
Current Dest
Src
Level
Page(All)
Page(Group A)
Page(Group B)
Page(Group C)
Page(Group D)
Settings
Mode selections are changed every time
the MODE button is pressed.
MODE button
(Destination mode)

MODE button
(Source mode)
MODE button
(Level mode)
MODE button
(Page mode)
MODE button
(Settings mode)
Skip (*1)
Fwd/Back: Allows you to select a mode
from Forward or Backward.
Count: Allows you to set the number of
mode to skip.
(Forward)
SKIP button(SKIP FWD)

(Backward)
SKIP button(SKIP BWD)
Salvo
Store/Recall: Allows you to select a
mode from Store or Recall.
MU/RU (*5): Allows you to select the unit
to recall an MU Salvo or RU Salvo.
No.: Allows you to select the salvo
number to recall.
For details on MU Salvo recall, see
Sec. 4-5. “Salvo”.
(Store)
SALVO button (Salvo Store) *2

(Recall, MU)
SALVO button (MU Salvo recall)
---
(Recall, RU)
SALVO button (RU Salvo recall)
---
Link
(No parameter)
LINK button

Ten-key (*2)
(No parameter)
TENKEY button

Monitor (*3)
Out: Monitor output number
Monitor Out button

Preview
Dest: Destination number
Operation Preview button

Display
Mode (*4)
(No parameter)
Display Mode button (with
Destination name)

Display Mode button (with Source
name)

(*1) Available on MFR-18RU/39RU/18RUA/39RUA/16RUTA/8RUA.
(*2) Available on MFR-39RU/39RUA. If this function is assigned to another remote control unit, the button
becomes non-functioning.
(*3) Available on MFR-5000/8000.
(*4) MFR-18RU/18RUA/16RUTA/8RUA only
(*5) Displayed as "MU/30FP" for MFR-30FP.

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PAGE A / LOCK PANL and PAGE B / LOCK DEST buttons on MFR-16RU-16RUD
Page Switch of Group A and Lock Local are assigned to PAGE A / LOCK PANL (17 on the GUI).
Page Switch of Group B and Lock All are assigned to PAGE B / LOCK DEST (18 on the GUI).
Each button function can be enabled/disabled on the GUI.
1. Click 17 or 18 to select a button.
2. Click Page or Lock(Hold) under Function to switch enabled/disabled.
Enabled: Yellow Disabled: Gray
Similarly, Page Switch is enabled/ disabled on MFR-16RUTA PAGE A button (17 on the GUI),
and PAGE B button (18 button on the GUI).
LOCK button on MFR-16RUTA
LOCK function is assigned to the LOCK button (19 on the GUI). LOCK type can be selected by
GUI.
1. Click 19 to select a button.
2. Select the LOCK type in the parameter screen. (See “Function List” on page 18 for details on
the LOCK type.)
4-2. RU Info
The RU Info page allows you to set remote control unit network settings and check power
monitoring result.
Parameter
Description
Model Name
Displays the unit model name
Unit Name
Displays the unit name and unit ID.
Communication
Indicates the network status.
(OK: Normal, NG: Error)
IP Address
Displays the IP address.
Subnet Mask
Displays the subnet mask.
MAC Address
Displays the MAC address.
Firmware Version
Displays the firmware versions.
FPGA Version
Displays the FPGA versions.
AC Power Input 1/2
Displays the AC adapter power input
status.
(OK: Normal, NG: Error, NONE: Not
connected)
Voltage/12V/5V/3.3V/
2.5V/1.8V/1.2V
Displays the power voltage level status.
(OK: Normal, NG: Error)
Temperature
Displays the temperature.