Service Manual

December 2008 5300 ES Series Mobile Radio Service Manual 2-2
Radio Programming
2.1.1 Computer Description
The computer used to program this radio should meet the following minimum
requirements:
• Windows 95/98/NT/2000/Vista (3.1 cannot be used)
•Pentium
®
processor or equivalent
• 16 MB of RAM
• A hard disk drive with at least 5 MB of free space
• A CD-ROM drive
• An available serial port
2.1.2 Connecting Computer to Radio
Note RPI, Part Number 023-5300-001, should be used to program the 5300 ES Series mobile
radio. Other RPIs such as 023-9800-000 and 023-9750-000 are not compatible with this
radio.
2.1.2.1 Connecting RPI To Computer
The Radio Programming Interface (RPI) provides the required logic interface between the
computer and radio. The cable from the RPI to computer is not included with the RPI. The
RPI has a female DB9 connector, and most computer serial ports have a male DB9 or
DB25 connector. Therefore, a male DB9 to female DB9 or DB25 is usually required. This
is a standard cable available at most computer supply stores or order 6 foot. DB9M to
DB9F cable, Part Number 597-5900-002.
2.1.2.2 Connecting RPI To Radio
The programming setup for a front mount radio is shown in Figure 2.1. With radios that
use the standard front or remote control unit, the cable from the RPI plugs into the
microphone jack of the radio or control unit. This cable is Part Number 023-5300-005, and
it is not included with the RPI. Connecting the programming setup to the handheld
controller is described in the next section.