Specifications

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Matrix Installation and Operation
Setting the Keyboard Baud Rate
The current keyboard baud rate setting can be seen when the keyboard is powered up.
Optimum performance of the MegaPower LT is achieved by setting the keyboard baud
rate to 19200. To change the baud rate of a connected keyboard, follow the steps below:
1. Connect the power to the keyboard.
2. Within 5 seconds of reconnecting the power, press the SHIFT (
) and MENU
ESCAPE (
) keys simultaneously.
3. The LCD display on the keyboard should display:
Special Config
4. Within 5 seconds, press the REWIND ( ) key.
5. At the "1=RS485 2=RS232" prompt, select the required mode and then press the
ENTER key. It should be noted that the default is RS485.
6. The LCD display will show the first baud rate options. Use the 0 key to toggle through
the available options.
7. Press the number key for the desired baud rate.
NOTE
Reducing the baud rate from the optimum setting will reduce the number of keyboards
that can perform telemetry operations at any one time.