Installation Guide

First InterComm ™ System VCA100 Installation Guide
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6.0 Programming Procedure
The VCA100 is delivered with operating software but must be updated with user-specific
parameters. Programming is done in two parts:
• BAE Systems’ supplied VCA MANAGER Program and utilities is used to update the
flash or to load new operating software.
• Installer supplied Serial/IP COM Port Redirector and Kenwood Radio programming
software is used to update the radio module.
All programming is done wirelessly by loading the software on an Installer supplied
maintenance laptop equipped with a BAE Systems approved wireless network card.
6.1 Preparation
1. Appendix B contains instructions for operating the Serial IP and the VCA MANAGER
P
rograms. See Kenwood documentation for operation of that software.
2. Consult with the end user department and discuss incorporating the VCA100 into
their standard operating procedures.
3. Collect and record the required VCA100 User information in Table 7.
4. Provide copies to Customer, BAE Systems, and retain copy for records.
Table 7. Required User Information
Item Parameter Format User Data
1 Department Name Up to 128 Characters.
2 Vehicle ID Up to 128 Characters.
3 Vehicle Type
Icon on WiFi network, e.g., fire,
police, ambulance.
4 Nickname Up to 16 Characters
5 LMR Bandwidth
Wide (25 kHz) or
Narrow (12.5 kHz)
6 LMR Mode Analog or Digital
7 LMR Transmit Power High or Low
8 LMR Transmit Frequency Numeric entry in MHz
9 LMR Receive Frequency Numeric entry in MHz
10
LMR Transmit Private Line
Code
Frequency or Alphanumeric ID
[e.g. 94.8Hz (2A)]
11
LMR Receive Private Line
Code
Frequency or Alphanumeric ID
[e.g. 94.8Hz (2A)]
12 VCA100 ID Serial number on unit