User`s guide

Steps to Connect

the Hardware

1. Connect the RIB-to-computer cable to the communications port of the

computer (9-pin end).

2. Connect the other end (15-pin end) into the RIB Box. (If your computer

has a 25-pin connections port connector, you will need the cable 30-

80369B71 to connect the RIB-to-computer cable to the computer.)

3. Connect the 25-pin end of the RIB-to-radio cable to the RIB box, and the

9-pin end to the side connector of the radio.

4. Plug one end of the power supply into the RIB and the other end into a

wall outlet.

Note:

Connections of SRIB hardware will vary slightly from the RIB-

connection procedure with respect to pin connectors and cables.

After you connect the hardware, turn on the radio. You will hear one of the

following types of tones:

Even without the necessary hardware, you will be able to start or explore the

RSS (after installation) using just the diskettes and your computer simply by

loading an existing radio archive stored on disk. What you cannot do without

the required hardware is read from or save codeplug data to an actual radio

and perform service functions.

Note:

If you are using a laptop computer and you plan to use the RSS while the

computer is in battery mode, you may need to set the serial/parallel adapter to

run on battery power. This can be accomplished using the application diskette

supplied by the computer manufacturer. If this action is not performed, you

are likely to receive serial bus errors.

Note:

If your RIB has a switch and LED, be sure to turn on the switch before

each programming session.

High-pitched, short

tone

Hardware is connected correctly and the radio’s

internal ﬁrmware is operating correctly.

This tone may be disabled in the codeplug and

may not be heard.

Continuous low tone Critical failure or radio’s internal software

malfunction.

Caution

When programming or calibrating a radio, DO NOT

disconnect the radio from the RIB when the computer is

communicating with the radio. If you do so, the radio

may become inoperable. The only recommended time

to disconnect the radio is while you are at the MAIN

MENU or at the GET/SAVE/PROGRAM menu.