Motorola i860 manual Connecting the Unit to the RSS Workstation, Data Cable Programming Setup

BASIC LEVEL TEST MODES AND PROCEDURES: Connecting the Unit to the RSS Workstation

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: data cable RS232 (NKN6560A) or USB data cable (NKN6559A), 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 prepare the unit for both codeplug and subscriber code programming using the data cable (Figure 6-1):

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

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

Unit Under

Test

Computer

Workstation

(RSS)

Data Cable (RS232) (NKN6560A) or USB Data Cable (NKN6559A)

Serial Port/

USB Port

Figure 6-1. Data Cable Programming Setup

Refer to the Radio Service Software User’s Guide for more information on setting up your test computer as an RSS workstation.

NOTE: For faster codeplug reading, enable the QuickComm feature in the RSS configuration setup.

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