BASIC LEVEL TEST MODES AND PROCEDURES: Programming the i580 Unit

6.4Programming the i580 Unit

Use Radio Service Software (RSS) to activate a new software utility or to program specific codeplug user information.

Refer to Radio Service Software’s Help Menu, iDEN Service Bulletins, the Motorola iDEN website, or contact iDEN Customer Care for information on the setup and use of RSS.

NOTE: iDEN Service Bulletins, Software Utilities, and Updates can be found online at: http://idenphones.motorola.com/iden/support/

6.5Connecting the Unit to the RSS Workstation

Some technician tests enter programming information into the unit. To perform these tests, the unit must be correctly connected to the test equipment.

Recommended equipment: RS232 data cable(NKN6560A) or USB data cable(NKN6559A) and a PC computer workstation with RSS installed.

NOTE: For a list of recommended programming equipment, applicable part numbers, and

descriptions, refer to Appendix A: Ordering Replacement Parts and Kits.

To connect the unit to a PC using the iDEN RS-232(serial) or USB data cable (Figure

6-1):

1.Insert the 17-pin connector on the data cable to the 17-pin connector located at the base of the unit.

2.Attach the other end of the data cable to the RS-232 port or USB port on the RSS computer workstation that is used for testing purposes.

Computer

Workstation

(RSS)

Unit Under Test

Serial Port/

USB Port

RS232 Data Cable

or

USB Data Cable

Figure 6-1. Data Cable Programming Setup

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Motorola I580 service manual Programming the i580 Unit, Connecting the Unit to the RSS Workstation