Operating Instructions Part 2

14 OEM Series™ I/O Guide MDS 05-3624A01, Rev. B
4.0 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING
Programming and set-up of the transceiver is performed through the
radio’s
DATA INTERFACE connector with a terminal interface—either a
personal computer or a hand-held terminal (HHT). This section contains
a reference chart of commands (Table 5) followed by detailed
descriptions for each entry.
4.1 Radio Programming Methods
➊ PC with Radio Configuration Software
PC-based Radio Configuration software is available for use with the
radio (MDS P/N 03-3649A01). This software is normally supplied on
3.5” disks, but can also be found on the MDS InSite disk (version 6.4 or
higher) under the title of “EL705.” On-line instructions are included
with the configuration software.
NOTE: When using radio configuration software, click on the opening
screen or press a key to activate the program.
➋ PC in Terminal Mode
A PC may also be used without the Radio Configuration software by
operating it in a basic terminal mode (e.g., HyperTerminal session) and
entering the radio commands listed in Table 5. The terminal
communication parameters must be set to 9600 bps, with 8 data
bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit (8N1).
➌ Handheld Terminal (HHT)
A Hand-Held Terminal kit (MDS P/N 02-1501A01) may be used to
enter the radio commands listed in Table 5. The HHT communication
parameters must be set to 9600 bps, with 8 data bits, no parity, and
1 stop bit (8N1).
4.2 PC Connection and Startup
Follow the steps below to prepare the radio for PC programming. For
information about connecting and setting up a hand-held terminal, refer
to the instructions provided with each HHT kit.:
1. Connect a PC to the radio’s
DATA INTERFACE port as shown in
Figure 11. Pin 23 of the interface cable must be grounded to activate
the control and programming mode. This can be done with a
Programming Adapter (MDS P/N 01-3683A01), or with a
scratch-built cable as shown in Figure 12.
2. Press to obtain the ready “>” prompt.
ENTER