User`s guide

10
Assembling
The Hardware
The figure below shows how to assemble the required (and optional)
equipment used to program an ASTRO radio.
B
A
Computer
RIB
Use a fresh, 9V battery. LED remains lit
with a weak battery. This may cause
certain errors on screen.
!
Caution
Radio Interface Box (RIB)-to-Computer Cable
30-80369B72 or later Cable for IBM
Personal Computer AT or compatible
computer
(9-pin end and a 15-pin end).
or 30-80369B71 or later Cable for IBM
Personal Computer XT or compatible
computer
(25-pin end and a 15-pin end)
or Smart Radio Interface Box (SRIB) to
Computer Cable 30-80390B48 or later
cable (Required for FLASHport operation only.)
Radio Interface Box (RIB)
RLN4008B RIB or later
or Smart Radio Interface Box (RIB)
RLN1015B or later RIB (Required for
FLASHport operation only.)
For laptop computer and on-the-road use
only, omit the power supply and use a 9V
battery (not included).
ASTRO SABER
Radio
RIB Power Supply
01-80357A57 or later (110 Vac)
Power Supply
or 01-80358A56 or later (220 Vac)
Power Supply
Using the power supply is more
reliable than using a weak
battery.
or Smart RIB Power Supply
01-80302E27 or later (120 Vac)
Power Supply (Required for
FLASHport operation only.)
Portable Products Test Set - P/N
RTX4005B or later
or
RTX4005A (with Rework Kit
RPX4665A) or later
Provides capability for testing many
transmitter and receiver functions.
Transmitter modulation and keying
can be simulated and receiver
parameters can be tested without
opening the radio. The Test Set is
used in conjunction with the
programming/test cable.
RIB-to-Radio Cable
RDN4046A or later (ASTRO SABER
Portable)
or
RKN4035A or later (ASTRO XTS
3000 Portable)
or
30-80369B73 or later (Mobile Low
Power)
or 0180300B10 (Mobile High
Power)
or
Smart RIB-to-Radio Cable
RKN4047A Cable (required for
FLASHport on Mobile radios only).