Motorola Astro Radio Software 68 81098e85 O Manual
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29
Configure
Paths and PortFrom the MAIN MENU, press F9 and then F3 to access this screen.
This screen is used to set default disk drive paths for archive files, back-up files,
and TCMS authorization files. It is also used to select the asynchronous
communications port (COM 1 or COM 2) that the RIB/SRIB (radio interface
box) will be connected to.
Note: The Archive Path and the Bootstrap Code Path and FileName entries in
this example are for ASTRO Mobiles only. For ASTRO Portables, the Archive
Path will be C:\MRSS\ASTRO ARCHIVEP and the Bootstrap Code Path
and FileName will be C:\MRSS\ASTRO\UPGRADE\ASTROPBC.ENC.
Note: Refer to the owner’s manual that came with your computer for a
complete description of directory path names and asynchronous
communications ports.
Function Key Descriptions
F6 - COM TEST
(Communications Test)Used to verify if your computer is set up correctly and is able to read and
program a radio codeplug properly. After your computer and RIB are
connected according to instructions in the Radio Service Software manual and
you have selected the appropriate communication port, turn on your radio
and execute the COM TEST function by pressing F6.
COM TEST will verify if your system is functioning properly by sending
commands to the radio and checking for the proper response. No codeplug
changes will result from these commands. An OK response will be displayed
in the Status Window if the system checks OK. Otherwise, error messages will
be displayed and you should consult Appendix A to diagnose the problem.
F8 - SAVEUsed to save configuration information to a file on your program disk. The
configuration that you saved last will be used every time you run the RSS. The
configuration may be changed and saved at any time.
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MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Enter Path.
ASTRO Model:
MAIN:CONFIGURATION:PC
CONFIGURE PATHS AND PORT
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Archive Path:....C:\MRSS\ASTRO\ARCHIVEM
FLASH Software Path:..C:\MRSS\ASTRO\UPGRADE
BootstrapCode Path & FileName:..C:\MRSS\ASTRO\UPGRADE\ASTROMBC.ENC
SRIB Software Path & FileName:..C:\MRSS\ASTRO\SRIB\SMARTRIB.ENC
System Key:......
RIB...........COM 1
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP COM SAVE EXIT
TEST
30 Field Definitions Archive PathEnter the default directory path where archive files are to be located. The GET/ SAVE:SAVE FILE function will default to this path. Refer to the owner’s manual that came with your computer for a complete description of directories and path names. FLASH Software PathEnter the default directory path where FLASHport Upgrade files are located. The default path established by the RSS installation program is C:\MRSS\ASTRO\UPGRADE. Note: In order to ensure a successful FLASHport upgrade, it is STRONGLY recommended that none of the files installed by the RSS installation program be moved, overwritten by the user, or renamed. Prior to performing a FLASHport upgrade, the RSS displays the list of files that exist in the path entered here. You will then be asked to select the desired FLASHport Upgrade Software Kit and press F8 to start the upgrade process. Bootstrap Code Path and FileNameEnter the default path and the default name for the bootstrap software used during FLASHport operation. The default path established by the RSS installation program is C:\MRSS\ASTRO\UPGRADE. The default file names are ASTROMBC.ENC and ASTROPBC.ENC for the Mobile and Portable RSS respectively. SRIB Software Path and FileNameEnter the default directory path and the default name for the SRIB software file. The default path established by the RSS installation program is C:\MRSS\ASTRO\SRIB, and the default file name is SMARTRIB.ENC. Note: In order to ensure a successful FLASHport upgrade, it is strongly recommended that none of the files installed by the RSS installation program be moved, overwritten, or renamed. System KeyEnter the default DOS directory path where Trunking System Keys are to be located. The LOAD SYS KEY function will default to this path. RIBUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the asynchronous communications port (COM 1 or COM 2) that the RIB (Radio Interface Box) is connected to. If you are not sure how your computer is configured or if you have two asynchronous communications ports, first select COM 1 and use the COM TEST (F6) function to communicate with a radio. If the test fails, select COM 2 and repeat COM TEST. Make sure that all cables and power supplies are connected according to instructions provided in your RSS Manual. For a list of computer-to-radio communication error codes, refer to Appendix A.
31 Special Notes on Organizing Your Hard DiskIt is important to spend some time early on deciding which types or groups of files should be located together in the same file directory. File directories can be created using the DOS MD or MKDIR command. You may want to organize your directories first by customer area, then by customer name, and finally by radio model type, or perhaps in the reverse order. When deciding how to organize your files and directories: •Put as few directories as possible near the top, or root, of your directory tree. The next level of directories would be the customer names within each of those areas. •Keep the RSS diskette contents in one directory and your archive files in a different directory. •Keep archive files in separate directories according to the model of the radio being programmed. It is NOT possible to know a file’s model type by simply looking at the file name. Have a separate directory name for each radio model, and then store the archive files for that specific model within the appropriate model directory. This way, archive files for multiple model types will not located in the same directory. Storing archive files for different radio models in the same directory can cause a lot of confusion. Below is a sample directory tree for storing your radio archive files on your computer’s hard disk. This setup may be a starting point for you. The installation program will automatically create the MRSS and ASTRO directories for you if they do not exist. Note: It is recommended that you use the serial numbers in the file name when you save codeplug configurations to archive and backup files. This will make it easier in future to identify the files and the models they relate to. ROOT SPREAD SHEETWP MRSSDATA BASE GRAPHICS Etc. SPECTRA STX ASTRO SABER SI MTSX Etc. ARCHIVEPEXECUTABLE PROGRAM FILES FIRE SECURITYTOWING COURIERFIRE SECURITY TOWING COURIER ARCHIVEM
32
Setting Screen
ColorsFrom the MAIN MENU, press F9 and then F7 to access this screen.
This screen is used to select the type of display monitor that you are using with
your computer, i.e., Monochrome or Color.
Note: For proper color operation, you must have a color monitor and the
appropriate color display interface card must be installed in your computer.
Please refer to the owner’s manual that came with your computer and/
or contact your computer dealer if you have questions regarding the
color capability of your system.
You may also further customize your screen by selecting colors for the screen’s
text, status line, message line, highlighted text, background, frame, selected
text and pop-up background.
Note: Screen configuration changes must be SAVED (F8) before you
EXIT (F10) this screen.
Function Key Description
F8 - SAVESaves the configuration information to a file on your program disk. Every time
you use the RSS, the configuration that you saved last will be used. The
configuration may be changed and saved at any time.
Field Definitions
Monitor TypeUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select either a monochrome or color display
monitor.
TextUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired color for screen text.
Status TextUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired color for the status text
located in the lower portion of the top left-side window.
Message TextUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired color for the message text
located in the upper portion of the top right-side window.
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MOTOROLA Radio Service Software Use UP/DOWN Arrows to Select Choice.
ASTRO Model:
MAIN:CONFIGURATION:SCREEN COLORS
SCREEN COLORS
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MONITOR TYPE.............. Color
TEXT....................Light Gray
STATUS TEXT.............Light Gray
MESSAGE TEXT............Light Gray
HIGHLIGHT...................Yellow
BACKGROUND...................Black
FRAME...................Light Gray
SELECTED TEXT...........Light Gray
POPUP BACKGROUND.............Black
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10
HELP SAVE EXIT
33 HighlightUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired color for the highlighted screen text. BackgroundUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired color for the screen. FrameUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired color of the screen outline. Selected TextUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired color of the selected text. Pop-up BackgroundUse the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired color of the pop-up background.
35 Basic Radio Programming Tutorial 2 Now that the hardware and software installation is complete and the RSS is up and running, you are ready to program an ASTRO radio. The tutorial that follows will walk you through the procedure of programming specific features into a radio. The three tutorials are: • Programming an ASTRO basic 16-channel Conventional radio and saving the radio’s personality to codeplug and archive files. • Programming an ASTRO Trunked radio. • Cloning (copying) the personality data from an archive file of one already programmed radio to other radios. Cloning is performed when there is a need for multiple radios to be programmed with the same set of radio features and functions. In each tutorial, the desired features for a particular application will be listed along with an overview (in a list format) of the major steps involved in programming the radio. These will be followed by detailed programming procedures. Programming a Basic 16-Channel ASTRO Conventional Radio The tutorial assumes that the RSS is up and running and that you are at the MAIN MENU. (Refer to Section 1 for the RSS installation procedure.) Remember that F1 displays help information about the currently highlighted field or the current screen. Press F10 to back out of the RSS one menu level at a time and Esc to return to the MAIN MENU. Desired Features Assume that the following features need to be programmed into the radio: • 16 Transmit/Receive Frequencies, Analog only, Digital only, and mixed mode channels • Private-Line/Digital Private-Line (TPL/DPL) Codes, and ASTRO Network IDs • Scan is to be assigned to the concentric switch and two scan lists need to be created • Telephone Operation needs to be enabled ( for full keypad models only )
36 Major Decisions Involved To program the above features into the radio, follow this approach: 1. Determine the desired number of personalities (channels). 2. Determine the desired feature systems to use (basic, scan, signalling). 3. Determine the desired features to program radio-wide (all channels). 4. Determine the desired features to program for each personality (individual channels only). High-Level Programming Flow The overview of the programming flow in this example is as follows: 1. Read the radio. 2. Assign button/switch functions that differ from factory defaults. 3. Create a second scan list. (List members are not filled in at this time.) 4. Set up the phone number list. 5. Create/configure conventional personalities. 6. Assign personalities to switch positions on the ZONE/CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT screen ( F4/F8 ). 7. Fill in scan lists with the desired zone/channel entries. 8. Program the radio. This programming flow has been chosen because it minimizes navigation between screens.
37 ASTRO Button/Switch/ Menu Item Defaults The ASTRO radio’s button/switch/menu item defaults are provided below for your reference. NOTE: Menu items apply to front-display radios only, and are accessed using the arrow keys on the radio keypad. ITEMASTRO SABER I No Display No Keypad ASTRO SABER II Two-line Display Limited KeypadASTRO SABER III Two-line Display Full KeypadASTRO XTS 3000 I No Display No Keypad ASTRO XTS 3000 III Four-Line Display Full Keypad Two-Position SwitchZone Select Blank/Scan Blank/Scan Blank Blank Three- Position Toggle Switch( Not Available )( Not Available )( Not Available ) Zone Select Blank Blank/Scan/ Blank for H38 models Orange Button( Not Available )( Not Available )( Not Available ) Emergency Emergency Rocker Switch (flat)Blank Blank Blank/Scan/ Blank for H38 modelsBlank Blank/Scan/ Blank for H38 models( Not Available )( Not Available ) Top Button Emergency Emergency Emergency ( Not Available )( Not Available ) 16-Position RotaryChannel Select Channel Select Channel Select Channel Select Channel Select Side Button 1 Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Monitor Side Button 2 Scan Light Light Scan Light Side Button 3 Talkaround/ DirectTalkaround/ DirectTalkaround/ DirectTalkaround / DirectTalkaround/ Direct Radio Type Conventional or TrunkedConventional or TrunkedConventional or TrunkedConventional or TrunkedConventional or Trunked Keypad Menus( Not Available ) Mute/Zone/Prog View/Pwr (VHF/UHF)Mute/Zone/Prog View/Pwr (VHF/UHF) (Not Available) Mute/Zone/Prog View/Pwr (VHF/UHF)
Conventional Radio Personality Chart Feature NamePers 1Pers 2Pers 3Pers 4Pers 5Pers 6Pers 7Pers 8Pers 9Pers 10Pers 11Pers 12Pers 13Pers 14Pers 15Pers 16 Tx Frequency Tx PL/DPL Code Rx Frequency Rx PL/DPL Code Time-Out Timer Scan List Phone Smart PTT Tx Power Zone Channel Name Rx Signal Voice Type Tx Signal Voice Type Network Access Code