Using The Software; Menu Selections - Pyramid SVR-200 LA Service Manual

Using the Software

The SVRCPS personalization software is used to program the SVR-200 for all of the operating parameters
and options. The software is compatible with Windows 2000 and later operating systems The software is menu
driven and on-line help is available at any time by clicking the left mouse button on the HELP icon on the right side
of the tool bar.
Important Note:
Before attempting to program the SVR-200 start the software and ensure the FY-1 programming cable is
plugged into the correct serial port. The com port may be selected under the "Transfer" menu. Plug the FY-1
programming cable into P3 on the front of the SVR-200; the OPT LED on the SVR-200 front panel should be on
continuously:

Menu selections

File
Open: Allows you to load a previously saved file from disk. Enter the file name or select from the Windows Dialog
box. Only files with the .VR2 extension can be loaded.
Save: Allows you to save the current configuration to disk. Enter the file name to save as or select a previous file
from the Windows Dialog box to overwrite. The .VR2 extension is automatically added to the file name. The
program will prompt you before overwriting an existing file.
Print: Sends the current configuration to the selected printer. Make sure the printer is on line and paper is loaded
before executing this command.
Exit: You will be asked to confirm before exiting the program. The software will also prompt you if the
configuration has changed since program start up and data has not been saved to disk.
Data
Frequencies: Enter the transmit and receive frequencies and select the encode and decode sub-audio data. The
program will automatically round off the frequencies to the nearest channel step if incorrect data is entered. To
enter VHF offset frequencies (6.25kHz channel steps), go to common data and select the "VHF Offset" band.
To disable sub-audio encode operation, select "------"; sub-audio decode cannot be disabled.
Common data: Controls all of the options and input polarities of the SVR-200. Make sure all of the settings are
correct for the type of mobile radio the repeater is connected to or improper operation may result.
File name: This data is stored in the E²PROM of the SVR-200 during downloads.
Model: Select either SVR-200 (single frequency) or SVR-214 (14 channel).
Band: Select the proper frequency band to correspond with the model SVR-200 you are programming. This
selection is automatically set by reading the SVR-200. The IF frequency, injection side and channel step are
displayed next to the band selection. Select VHF Offset band for 6.25kHz channel steps.
SVR-200 Service Manual
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