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INDEX: E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Index 1.Scope of This Manual ......................................................................... 2 1-1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 2 1-2 Scope Of This Manual .................................................................................................. 2 2.Getting Started .....................................................................................
1.Scope of This Manual E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Index 1-1 Introduction The E5 programming software allows for the configuration of Unication E5 Pager.
2.Getting Started E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Getting Started The E5 PPS and interface package, combined with a personal computer (or compatible), provides the flexibility to program E5 to meet individual requirements. This software has a modern look and ease-of-use operation. To obtain the best results from the product, please take a few minutes to read this instruction guide.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Getting Started 2-2 Equipment Setup Please follow below steps for setting up the programmer. STEP1: Connect the mini USB cable to the programmer interface and the PC. Figure 1. E5 Equipment Connection Diagram STEP2: Preparing E5 for Reading or Programming Place the pager (※The pager must be turned on.) in the upright position into the programming station, the LED on the programmer will turn on with RED. Ensure the pager is tight in the programming station.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Getting Started 2-3 Software Installation The Product E5 programming software CD includes the “SETUP_E5 PPS.exe”. When insert the PPS CD into the computer, an auto run direction software will automates running and guiding you through the software installation. STEP1: Welcome wording display when the CD is put into the computer. Click “Enter” to next step. STEP2: Select a desired language. Click “Enter” to next step.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Getting Started STEP3: Double click “Software Installation” to start the software installation. ◆ Only one configuration for the programming software is allowed; therefore, if you want to keep an old/new version of the programming software, you must remove the current version which is on your system. STEP4: Click “Next” to enter the next screen. STEP5: Before the software installation, please read the agreement carefully.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Getting Started If you agree with the content, click “I accept the agreement.” Then click “Enter” to move to next step. STEP6: Click "Browse" to change the location where you want to install the software or click "Next" to enter the next screen. STEP7: Select the additional task you would like Setup to perform or click "Next" to enter the next screen.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Getting Started STEP8: The programming software now is ready to install. Installing process bar indicates the status of installation.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Getting Started STEP9: Install the USB driver STEP10: The driver installation is completed. Click “Finish “ to exit the window.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Getting Started STEP11: Click "Finish" to exit the installation program. The PPS menu will launch on the desktop. ◆Please select the correct comport to connect with the programmer. STEP12: Click "Options" to select Communication Setup.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Getting Started STEP13: Click "E5 Programmer" to set up a connect Com port. Now your computer can connect with the programmer.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Getting Started 2-4 Basic Layout The E5 PPS uses a graphical interface that supports both a mouse and/or a keyboard. Refer to Figure 2. Title Bar Tool Bar Desktop Explorer Box Figure 2. E5 PPS Blank Desktop Screen 1. Title bar – Located above the Tool bar, contains the title name of the program. 2. Tool barThe Standard toolbar contains the basic file and program operations. 3. Explorer BoxExplorer Box, the main feature categories are included.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Using Your PPS 3. Using Your PPS 3-1 Overview for Programming a Pager To read and program your pager, follow these steps: 1. Use the Menu Bar to select the Read/Write Pager options. 2. 3. Enter information in the options screens. Choose the program option from the Tool Bar. These steps are shown graphically in Figure 3: TOOL MENU EXPLORER BOX DESKTOP PROGRAM Figure 3.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Using Your PPS 3-2 Main Menu Please see the main menu screen as shown in Figure 4. The Main menu provides selections for reading and programming a pager and setting up your computer configuration. Each task is explained in detail as you continue through this manual. Figure 4. Main Menu Screen Help. There are four sections on Tool Bar: File, Edit, Options, Program and Ex. To select the File menu, click your mouse on the tool bar item File or press simultaneously.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Using Your PPS 3-3 File Menu Load Codeplug Selecting this screen loads an existing codeplug from disk storage. Choose the codeplug from the list or enter the name on the input line. Click Open to load or Cancel to exit.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Using Your PPS Save Codeplug Selecting this screen creates a file on disk with an extension of .CP as a default or any extension you choose. This file contains all current codeplug settings.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Using Your PPS 3-4 Edit Menu Edit Options This screen allows you to cut, copy and paste the existing string. Cut Cut the existing string. •Shortcuts Keys: Ctrl+X Copy Copy existing string. •Shortcuts Keys: Ctrl+C Paste Past existing string.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Using Your PPS 3-5 Options Menu Option This screen allows you to select the comport to connect with the programmer. Communication Setup Select a com port to connect with the programmer cradle. Configuration Report Display the PPS configuration. Click “SAVE AS” to save the configuration as a .csv file. ◆T he .csv file can be opened by excel. Click “Exit” to exit the Configuration Report and return back PPS windows.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Using Your PPS 3-6 Program Menu Read Pager Read the pager. •Shortcuts Toolbar: Keys: F3 Write Pager Program the pager.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Using Your PPS 3-7 Help Menu Click “ Help” which is on the Tool Bar. Help Topics Click Help Topics to display the Programming User’s Manual. About Display the Programming Software version and copyright information about the application.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu 4. Programming Menu 4-1 General Settings General Settings provide for entering essential pager code and function information, allowing you to select the configuration you want to use to program the pager. 1. Click “General” in the explorer box. Field Name Serial No. Settings Inventor Control No.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Field Name Code Format/Baud Rate Frequency Type Data Inversion Alert By Folder Pager Model Pager Type Information (Non-editable) Band Split Codeplug Version Primary Frequency Frequency Secondary Frequency Description This field designates the baud rate on which the pager operates. The options are : POCSAG 512, POCSAG 1200, POCSAG 2400 Press the pull-down menu to toggle among the choices.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu 4-2 Code Settings Code Settings provide for programming pager addresses and function information. 1. Click “Code ”in the explorer box. 2. Click the pull-down menu and select assigned RIC quantity on the “RIC 3. 4. 5. OPTION”. The “Code” item in the explorer box will extend the RIC options as the assigned quqntity of the “RIC OPTION”. Click to expand the Code list. Select a specific RIC for related settings.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu RIC Settings provides the settings of the related indication when the pager is receiving messages. Field Name RIC 01 Message Encryption Network ID Activate in Primary Frequency Activate in Secondary Frequency Source Prompt Description This field designates a 7-digit code to each RIC. This field designates the encryption to be applied on the assigned RIC for confidential data security.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Field Name Description This field designates the type of received message to each functional address. Click the pull-down menu to select among the choices: Function Type N = Numeric T = Tone Only A = Alphanumeric X = Inactive; to disable the selected functional address. This field designates the defined folder to each functional address. Messages received by individual RICs and individual function bits can Folder be directed to a defined folder.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu When “Alert by Folder” is activated in “General” settings, the Code Settings only provide the basic functionalities for message receiving.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu 4-3 Folder Settings The E5 pager provides the maximum 32 folders to save and classify the messages. There are two types of “Folder Settings” screen. Folder Settings are to activate selected folders and edit the folder alias. 1. Click Folder in the explorer box. Field Name Folder Enable Leading Code Leading Code Setting Folder Prompt Description This field is to activate the selected folder. Click the check box to activate the selected folders.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu When “Alert by Folder” is activated in “General Settings”, the Folder Settings include the alert tone options and other related settings. Field Name Priority Escalating Fix Alert Vibration Interval Alert Mode Alert Pattern Paging Backlight Description This field designates the selected folder as a priority alert.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu 4-4 Profile Settings The E5 provides 32 Profiles to set up the addresses configuration for different applications. Only the address that is included in the activated Profile will be able to receive messages. The default activated Profile will be shown on the pager. In Profile Settings, must designate the enable profile quantities first. 1. Click “Profile” in the explorer box. 2. Click the pull-down menu to select the quantity of enabled profile. 3.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Click on the explorer box to assign the default activated Profile. Then select the desired Profile to configure the addresses which are included in the selected profile. Default Activated Profile Field Name Activate the Default Profile Profile Prompt Valid Source List Description Assign the default activated profile by clicking the check box in the explorer box. ◆This selection is a single option.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu 4-5 Alert Settings Alert Settings provide all the features which are related with the alert indications. Click “Alert ” in the explorer box. Field Name Description Alert Duration This field designates the duration of a message alert. Vibration Alert period Out of Range SOUND CONTROL Out of Range Interval Out of Range Duration Priority Alert tone This field is only used for “Vibrate then Alert” mode.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Field Name Universal Alert Mode SOUND CONTROL Vibration Interval Alert Volume Dynamic Priority Alert Leading Code Reminder Alert Reminder Alert Interval Reminder Reminder Alert Timeout Reminder Alert Tone Alert Description This field designates the default Universal Alert Mode. Alert: When "Alert" mode is selected, the pager generates alerts to indicate the pager status.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Field Name Message Alarm always audible Alert Clock Alarm always audible Auto Alarm Turn On Description When this feature is enabled, the alert mode of the message alarm will always be audible. Otherwise, the message alarm status will be reset on the “Universal Alert.” When this feature is enabled, the alert mode of clock alarm will always be audible, regardless of the status of “Universal Alert.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu 4-6 Password / OTA Settings Password / OTA Settings are the configurations for pager programming and message receiving security. 1. Click “Password / OTA” in the explorer box. Field Name Programming Options Message Encryption Security Programmin g Password Encryption Key Description When this feature is enabled, the Programming Software will request entering pre-set password before reading or programming the pager.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Field Name OTA Programming OTA Options OTA Programming Password Silent OTA Message Password Message Password Change Message Security Message Admin Password Message Owner Password Password Timeout (Max. 12 hours) Description With this option enabled, the pager can be remotely reconfigured. It can be used to change options, enable or disable a pager and changing codeplug data.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu 4-7 Features Settings Feature Settings provides 8 functional sections for the different functionality. 1. Click “Features ” in the explorer box . Section 1. Show Message Prompt This section is to designate how the source prompt and folder prompt display in different types of the folders. 1 Field Name Today Message Read Today Message List Description If enabled, the source prompt or folder prompt will be displayed when reading Today’s message.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Section 2. Show Standby Prompt This section is to edit the pager stand-by information. When the pager is in stand-by mode, the programmed information will display on the pager LCD. 2 Field Name Show Standby Prompt Enable Standby Prompt Display Standby Line 1~3 Prompt Description Click the check-box to enable the edited information to be shown on the stand-by mode. This field designates the information (max.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Section 3. Basic Features The settings in this section are to determinate how the pager receive messages. 3 Field Name Features Retain Error Numeric Message Retain Error Non-Num Message Source Independent Duplication Truncated Message Indicator Message Continue Indicator Manual Delete Message Locking Description If enabled, the pager retains numeric messages that contain errors. If enabled, the pager retains non-numeric messages that contain errors.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Field Name Memory Retention Error Data Indicator Show Memory Full Prompt Show Protected Memory Full Prompt Features ECM Enable Receive Msg With Tone Only RIC Auto Display Message Zoom Disable Default Zoom Home Network Detection Description This option is also called Non-Volatile Memory. If selected, the pager retains all message information when the pager is turned off and back on.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Section 4. Basic Features The settings in this section are the basic settings for the LCD display. 4 Field Name Description Pager Backlight Pager Backlight Control Features Backlight Flash Folder Msg. Max. LCD Contrast Date Format Normal Backlight Duty This field designates a default backlight color. There are 7 options, click the pull-down menu to select the option. This field designates the control modes to illuminate pager backlight.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Field Name Saved Window Timeout Menu Timeout Tool Prompt Timeout Features Bar Description This field designates the display duration for the “SAVED” window. This field designates the display duration for the pager “Menu”. For power saving purpose, when the Menu Timeout expires, the pager will return stand-by mode and turn off the LCD. This field designates a period of time to display the “Tool Bar Prompt”.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Section 5. Message Error Correction The settings in this section are the duplicated and error correction settings. “Duplicate Message Detection ”must be enabled before other settings. 5 Field Name Duplicate Message Detection Duplication Re-correct Description This field designates the duplicated message detection to apply with message receiving.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Section 6. Menu Options If any of the below features is not enabled in this section, the users will not able to operate this feature on the pager. 6 Field Name Menu Options Description This field designates the menu options for some certain features, only the features are enabled in this field will be show up on the pager setting menu. Click this tag to enable the selected features to the pager.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu 7 8 Section 7. Relay Switch This function only activates when the pager is inserted in the Charger. The charger is allowed to connect with the external device. ◆The related specification of Relay Switch, please reference the E5 Charger User’s Guide. Field Name Relay Switch Relay Switch By Capcode Relay Switch Reset Timeout Description This field designates the Relay Switch status resets on the message receiving.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu 4-8 Rapid Call Settings To express calls to a large group, the E5 provides Rapid Call to simplify paging procedures. The following settings have to match up with Paging System to ensure correct operation. ◆This feature must be supported by the transmission system. Field Name Description This field designates whether the pager can receive message with Rapid Code message format. Click the tag to enable Rapid Call.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Field Name Description Activate in This field designates the Rapid Call transmission is applied to primary frequency. Primary Frequency ◆ This option displays only when dual frequency is enabled. Rapid Call RIC Alpha Activate in This field designates the Rapid Call transmission is applied to Secondary secondary frequency. Frequency ◆ This option displays only when dual frequency is enabled.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu 4-9 GSM Settings (Only For GSM Model) “GSM Settings “ is used for GSM Pager only. The settings are all for the GSM Confirmation functionalities. Field Name Security & Pager Identify SIM Card PIM Code Number GSM ID Description Pager SIM Card PIN Code Number GSM Message ACK Data Format This field designates the ID (7 digits) for the programmed Pager. ※ GSM Pager ID is used to match the E5 GSM Confirmation functions with E5 Console.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Programming Menu Field Name Emergency Call Phone SIM Card Number PIM Code SMS Number Message Response Phone Number GPRS ACK Message Function GPRS Parameter Description To assign a GSM phone number (maximum 20 digits) for Emergency Voice Call. ※Note: This function is only provided by GSM Voice Model. To assign a GSM phone number (maximum 20 digits) for SMS Confirmation. To enable or disable the GPRS ACK function.
E5 PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE MANUAL Information 5. Information Only the correct version of programming software that matches the pager firmware version is able to use for programming the pager. The new programming software and programming manual will be released on the Unication official website: www. unication.com Please follow the instruction to operate the programming. Unication is not responsible for the damages caused from improper operations or programs.
