Motorola Astro Radio Software 68 81098e85 O Manual
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14 RSS Start-Up Procedure
Once installation is complete, follow the start-up procedure below:
1. Type
C:
and press Return to log on to the hard drive.
2. At the
C:\
prompt type
ASTROP
or
ASTROM
(
depending on which RSS you
installed or which you would like to run
).
This command starts up the RSS. If the software does not start up correctly, you
may hear a tone or see an error message or error code on the display.
Note: If you did not read the accompanying README.TXT file prior
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14 RSS Start-Up Procedure
Once installation is complete, follow the start-up procedure below:
1. Type
C:
and press Return to log on to the hard drive.
2. At the
C:\
prompt type
ASTROP
or
ASTROM
(
depending on which RSS you
installed or which you would like to run
).
This command starts up the RSS. If the software does not start up correctly, you
may hear a tone or see an error message or error code on the display.
Note: If you did not read the accompanying README.TXT file prior
to...")
9 Using This Manual The ASTRO RSS Manual is designed to teach basic radio feature programming and to speed up access to technical reference information. It is intended for both beginners and advanced users of the RSS. This manual contains information on all of the following: • How to connect the radio and other required hardware to your computer • How to install the RSS • How the RSS operates and how the screens are organized • How to navigate through the menus and screens from the MAIN MENU and use special keyboard commands • What the purpose of each menu and screen is, along with detailed descriptions of the functions and data fields relevant to each menu/screen • How to program a radio using the GET/SAVE and CHANGE/VIEW screens as well as how to service the radio using the SERVICE screens • How to organize your file directories and specify directory paths for codeplug files • How to print out radio programming information • How to clone (or program identical information into several) radios To locate the information you need, use the Table of Contents and/or the Index. For explanations of major terms used in this manual, refer to the Glossary. Watch for WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES which are used throughout this manual, the definitions of which are provided below: What italicized text means: Special notes about field and model dependencies are italicized throughout this manual so that they are easy to locate. An example is reproduced below: A codeplug must be loaded into your computer’s memory (using GET/SAVE/ PROGRAM MENU functions) before you will be allowed to access the CHANGE/ VIEW MENU ( F4 ) and related screens. WARNING An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may result in death or serious injury if not carefully observed. Caution An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may result in damage to the equipment if not carefully observed. Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which is important to emphasize. ! !
10 Assembling The Hardware The figure below shows how to assemble the required (and optional) equipment used to program an ASTRO radio. B A Computer RIB Use a fresh, 9V battery. LED remains lit with a weak battery. This may cause certain errors on screen.! Caution Radio Interface Box (RIB)-to-Computer Cable 30-80369B72 or later Cable for IBM Personal Computer AT or compatible computer (9-pin end and a 15-pin end). or30-80369B71 or later Cable for IBM Personal Computer XT or compatible computer (25-pin end and a 15-pin end) or Smart Radio Interface Box (SRIB) to Computer Cable 30-80390B48 or later cable (Required for FLASHport operation only.)Radio Interface Box (RIB) RLN4008B RIB or later or Smart Radio Interface Box (RIB) RLN1015B or later RIB (Required for FLASHport operation only.) For laptop computer and on-the-road use only, omit the power supply and use a 9V battery (not included). ASTRO SABER Radio RIB Power Supply 01-80357A57 or later (110 Vac) Power Supply or 01-80358A56 or later (220 Vac) Power Supply Using the power supply is more reliable than using a weak battery. or Smart RIB Power Supply 01-80302E27 or later (120 Vac) Power Supply (Required for FLASHport operation only.)Portable Products Test Set - P/N RTX4005B or later or RTX4005A (with Rework Kit RPX4665A) or later Provides capability for testing many transmitter and receiver functions. Transmitter modulation and keying can be simulated and receiver parameters can be tested without opening the radio. The Test Set is used in conjunction with the programming/test cable.RIB-to-Radio Cable RDN4046A or later (ASTRO SABER Portable) or RKN4035A or later (ASTRO XTS 3000 Portable) or 30-80369B73 or later (Mobile Low Power) or 0180300B10 (Mobile High Power) or Smart RIB-to-Radio Cable RKN4047A Cable (required for FLASHport on Mobile radios only).
11 Steps to Connect the Hardware 1. Connect the RIB-to-computer cable to the communications port of the computer (9-pin end). 2. Connect the other end (15-pin end) into the RIB Box. (If your computer has a 25-pin connections port connector, you will need the cable 30- 80369B71 to connect the RIB-to-computer cable to the computer.) 3. Connect the 25-pin end of the RIB-to-radio cable to the RIB box, and the 9-pin end to the side connector of the radio. 4. Plug one end of the power supply into the RIB and the other end into a wall outlet. Note: Connections of SRIB hardware will vary slightly from the RIB- connection procedure with respect to pin connectors and cables. After you connect the hardware, turn on the radio. You will hear one of the following types of tones: Even without the necessary hardware, you will be able to start or explore the RSS (after installation) using just the diskettes and your computer simply by loading an existing radio archive stored on disk. What you cannot do without the required hardware is read from or save codeplug data to an actual radio and perform service functions. Note: If you are using a laptop computer and you plan to use the RSS while the computer is in battery mode, you may need to set the serial/parallel adapter to run on battery power. This can be accomplished using the application diskette supplied by the computer manufacturer. If this action is not performed, you are likely to receive serial bus errors. Note: If your RIB has a switch and LED, be sure to turn on the switch before each programming session. High-pitched, short toneHardware is connected correctly and the radio’s internal firmware is operating correctly. This tone may be disabled in the codeplug and may not be heard. Continuous low tone Critical failure or radio’s internal software malfunction. Caution When programming or calibrating a radio, DO NOT disconnect the radio from the RIB when the computer is communicating with the radio. If you do so, the radio may become inoperable. The only recommended time to disconnect the radio is while you are at the MAIN MENU or at the GET/SAVE/PROGRAM menu. !
12 What’s On The RSS Diskettes Below are the names and descriptions of files located on the diskettes you received with this manual. Installing The RSS Create a Back-up Copy of RSS Diskette(s) We recommend that you make a back-up copy of the RSS. To make a back-up copy, follow the steps below for each diskette. 1. Insert the RSS diskette you received with this manual into drive A. 2. Type DISKCOPY A: A : 3. Use the backup copy and keep the original RSS diskettes in a safe place away from magnets, moisture and heat. File Name File Type Description Disk #1 INSTALL.EXE Installation file Installation program. RSS.001 Compressed file Compressed version of the file that the installation program uncompresses when it installs the RSS on your hard disk. README.TXT Text file RSS release information that could not be included in the manual. Open this document using your DOS/other editor preferably before you install the new RSS. Disk #2 RSS.002 Compressed file Compressed version of the file that the installation program uncompresses when it installs the RSS on your hard disk. The following files can be found on both diskettes: INSTALL.DAT Installation file Installation data. DISK.ID Installation file Identification information used by the installation program. Caution Accidentally reversing the insertion order of the diskettes will erase the contents of the RSS diskette. DOS will tell you when to insert the source diskette (the original RSS diskette) and when to insert the target diskette (a newly formatted one). When the disk copy command has been executed, use the target diskette as the new working copy. !
13 What To Do with Previ- ous Versions of RSS Diskettes We recommend that you discard previous versions of the RSS so that you always have the most current version available and do not mistakenly program a radio with outdated data. In addition, the latest RSS version has updated codeplug structures which will be unreadable with old versions of the RSS. Installing the RSS on your Hard Disk Install the latest RSS version as soon as you receive it. This ensures that you have the latest version of the RSS installed at all times. This action also stores important files in a consistent place for cross-referencing and future use. The software installation will take approximately three minutes. The INSTALL program will: • Create the MRSS directory and the ASTRO, ARCHIVEM and/or ARCHIVEP , OFP, SRIB, SYSKEY, and UPGRADE sub-directories if they do not already exist. (For mobiles, the archive directory will be named ARCHIVEM, and for portables, it will be named ARCHIVEP.) • Write over the old version’s program files with the same name, if the names are the same. Note: The installation program will NOT write over your archive files. You may install the RSS on several personal computers and laptop computers at a single site depending on the terms of your license. If you have additional sites (i.e. a second shop, etc.) you should purchase additional subscriptions. Note: The RSS is NOT a Windows or OS/2 program. Windows or OS/2 cannot be loaded when you install or run the RSS. If you do, the RSS will not operate correctly. RSS Hard Disk Installa- tion 1. Insert the RSS diskette marked Disk 1 in drive A. 2. Type A: (press Return). 3. At the A: prompt , type INSTALL . Follow directions and answer questions on the display as and when they appear. You will be instructed to switch diskettes in the diskette drive (ex. “INSERT DISK CONTAINING FILE...”). When installation is complete, you may notice a number of new files on your hard disk depending on the particular RSS (Portable, Mobile or Both) you installed. These files are listed on the following page. With the exception of README.TXT files, do not delete or move these files from their locations.
14 RSS Start-Up Procedure Once installation is complete, follow the start-up procedure below: 1. Type C: and press Return to log on to the hard drive. 2. At the C:\ prompt type ASTROP or ASTROM ( depending on which RSS you installed or which you would like to run ). This command starts up the RSS. If the software does not start up correctly, you may hear a tone or see an error message or error code on the display. Note: If you did not read the accompanying README.TXT file prior to performing the installation, you may want to do so now. Special release information contained in this file may be of great value to you. File Name Location Description RUNTIME.EXE \mrss\astro RSS application executable program. SMARTRIB.ENC \mrss\astro\srib Used by the RSS to configure your SmartRIB. ASTROM.ODB \mrss\astro Used by the RSS to configure ASTRO Mobile radios. ASTROP.ODB \mrss\astro Used by the RSS to configure ASTRO Portable radios. ASTROM.BAT \ A batch file that launches the ASTRO Mobile RSS application. ASTROM.BAT \mrss\astro A batch file that launches the ASTRO Mobile RSS application. ASTROP.BAT \ A batch file that launches the ASTRO Portable RSS application. ASTROP.BAT \mrss\astro A batch file that launches the ASTRO Portable RSS application. ASTMHOPT.MDF \mrss\astro Used by the RSS to configure ASTRO Mobile radios. ASTPHOPT.MDF \mrss\astro Used by the RSS to configure ASTRO Portable radios. ASTROMBC.ENC \mrss\astro\upgrade Used by the RSS to configure ASTRO Mobile radios. ASTROPBC.ENC \mrss\astro\upgrade Used by the RSS to configure ASTRO Portable radios.
15
The Banner
Screen
When the program has been successfully loaded in your computer, you will see
a BANNER screen like the one below with the Motorola logo and RSS copyright
information.
Banner Screen for Mobile Version of RSS
Banner Screen for Portable Version of RSS
Note: The Version and Date are not shown on the BANNER screen above.
However, your RSS will show the actual version and date on the
BANNER screen.
Press any key to access the MAIN MENU.
MOTOROLA
RADIO SERVICE SOFTWARE
for the
ASTRO Mobile
Radios
25
Press Any Key To Continue
Copyright Motorola Inc. 1992-1996, All rights reserved.
MOTOROLA
RADIO SERVICE SOFTWARE
for the
ASTRO Portable
Radios
25
Press Any Key To Continue
Copyright Motorola Inc. 1992-1996. All rights reserved.
16
Anatomy of a
MenuThe RSS consists of several multi-level menus that will take you to screens
where you can change the choice or value of a field. The only difference
between a menu and a screen is nature of the information that appears in the
working area (marked by the letter C in the figure below). A menu or screen has
four areas, labelled below as A, B, C and D.
RSS Location ID
AreaIn this area you will find the words “MOTOROLA Radio Service Software”,
“ASTRO MOBILE” or “ASTRO PORTABLE”, and a menu or screen path name
for the current menu or screen. Each menu and screen name will be separated
by a colon (:). If a radio codeplug has been read, its model number will also be
displayed in this area.
Instruction AreaAs the name indicates, this area directs you to perform specific actions such as
“Select Function, F1-F10”, “Use UP/DOWN arrows to scroll value,” and so on.
The first two lines contain suggestions for the appropriate action, and the last
two lines are status lines.
Working AreaThis area of a menu (not a screen) displays a list of functions (menu choices)
you can execute from the current menu. Each menu item is preceded by an F-
key (function key). Pressing an F-key from among the available choices will
bring up another menu or screen as the case may be.
F-Key (Function-
Key) ID AreaThis area displays the F-keys and function names for the current menu or
screen. Each menu item is preceded by an F-number key (function key).
Pressing an F-number key advances you to another menu, screen, or performs
the indicated operation.
Note: All functions (supported and unsupported) will be displayed in
the menu’s working area. The unsupported functions (based on the
radio’s model or options) will; however, NOT be displayed in the F-key
area.
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Select Function F1 - F10.
ASTRO Model:
MAIN
MAIN MENU
---------
F1 - HELP
F2 - SERVICE: Alignment (Requires RIB)
F3 - GET/SAVE/PROGRAM/CLONE Codeplug Data from/to Disk/Radio
F4 - CHANGE/VIEW Radio Codeplug Data
F5 - PRINT Radio Codeplug Data
F6 - FILE Maintenance
F7 -
F8 - FLASHport Upgrade
F9 - SETUP Computer Configuration
F10 - Exit Radio Service Software, Return to DOS
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP SERVICE GET CHANGE PRINT FILE FLASHport SETUP EXIT
MENU SAVE VIEW DATA MAINT UPGRADE MENU TO DOS
AB
C
D
A
B
C
D
A
17 Navigating Through The RSS MenusEvery action of the RSS is controlled by you through the use of formatted displays and function keys. Under each menu or screen title, you will find a sequence of F-keys (or Function keys) such as . This sequence represents the path from the MAIN MENU to that specific menu or screen. To access the desired menu or screen, simply press these keys one by one from the MAIN MENU. The F-keys and other special keys that you can use to communicate with the RSS are listed below along with their various functions. F1Used to display on-line help information on every RSS screen and menu. On- line help provides information on how to use the currently displayed menu, screen, line or field. You may also find system setup information in a HELP screen. In many cases, the help information provided is for the specific line of the screen that is currently highlighted. F2 through F9The F2 through F9 keys perform special functions and actions which can vary from menu to menu and from screen to screen. For instance, on some screens, F5 will print out the current screen to your printer, F8 will save the data and options currently displayed, and so on. F10Used to exit to previous menu or screen. The F10 key performs this function on every menu and screen. At the MAIN MENU, the F10 key is used to exit the RSS. EscUsed to exit to the MAIN MENU. The Esc key performs this function on every menu and screen. Ta bAccepts data currently in the field and then moves the prompt forward one field. If the entry is not accepted, an error beep will sound. The value you entered is probably not a valid value. Functions like the Enter or Return key. Left/Right ArrowsUsed to move in the direction of the arrow. The Num Lock key must be off. UP/DOWN ArrowsUsed to scroll through selections, or to increase/decrease the value in the highlighted field. Num Lock key must be off. DelUsed to erase the current character in a field. PgUpUsed to display the previous page of information on the screen. PgDnUsed to display the next page of information on the screen. The Num Lock key must be off. DCE
18
Anatomy of a
ScreenThe only difference between a menu and a screen lies in the contents of the
working area.
The working area of a screen contains a list of programmable features called
“fields” that can be selected or changed using the arrow, tab or return keys
described earlier. On some screens, there are features that can be selected for
each individual channel or mode; these features are selected on a mode-by-
mode basis.
On other screens, there are features that can be selected for all modes of the
radio (referred to as “radio-wide” features). And still other screens list those
features that perform specific RSS functions, such as servicing the radio or
printing the personality data.
MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Enter or Scroll to Select Frequency.
ASTRO Model:
MAIN:CHANGE/VIEW:CONV:PERS
Personality........1 CONVENTIONAL PERSONALITY
------------------------
Signalling.....................MDC
Receive Only..............Disabled MDC System #...................1
Direct / Talkaround........Enabled PTT ID..................Disabled
Time Out Timer..........3- 60
Scan List........................1 Revert..........Selected Channel
Hot Keypad................Disabled Rx Voice/Signal Type.....Non-ASTRO
Phone Operation..........Unlimited Tx Voice/Signal Type.....Non-ASTRO
Receive Transmit Direct
Frequency (MHz) 851.01250 806.05000 851.01250
Squelch Type PL PL PL
Code 67.0 Hz XZ 67.0 Hz XZ 67.0 Hz XZ
DPL Invert
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP ADD PREV NEXT DELETE SECURE MDC PHONE MORE EXIT
PERS PERS PERS PERS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS OPTIONS
A