GME CM40 Series Programming Manual
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- Page 1 CM40 & CM50 Series Commercial Analogue Mobile Radios C M 4 0 & C M 5 0 P R O G R A M M I N G M A N U A L PROGRAMMING MANUAL...
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
COPYRIGHT NOTICE GME Pty Ltd reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties without the express permission is strictly prohibited. © 2022 GME Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia P R O G R A M M I N G M A N U A L... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Copyright Notice......................2 Introduction and Setup ....................4 Overview ............................4 Outline of the Process ........................4 Windows Versions Supported ......................4 Hardware ............................5 LS1-USB Programming Cable and LS002 or LS003 adapter ............5 LS-UIC Programming Cable ......................6 Checking the COM Port .........................7 LS1-USB &... -
Page 4: Introduction And Setup
A summary of the process to set up and program a CM40 & CM50 series radio is a follows: Download the latest CM40 & CM50 series programming software from the GME Commercial Dealer Portal onto your Windows computer. -
Page 5: Hardware
The LS1-USB lead is not a standard USB to RS232 serial adapter. The attached 9-pin D connector is used to connect a range of custom GME radio interface adapter leads. These leads allow the LS1 USB lead to interface to various GME radios with different connectors. -
Page 6: Ls-Uic Programming Cable
LS-UIC Programming Cable It is possible to program a GME Commercial Base Radio via a UIC600 controller microphone using the LS-UIC programming lead. The LS-UIC programming lead has a magnetic connector which connects to the back of the UIC600 controller microphone whilst the USB end of the LS-UIC programming lead connects into a PC or laptop. -
Page 7: Checking The Com Port
LS1-USB & LS-UIC can be downloaded from: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm Select and save the latest driver download file for your operating system to your computer. GME Commercial recommends only downloading the ‘Setup Executable’ version. The procedure below describes how to install the drivers on a Windows operating system. To install the drivers: Right-click the Zip file and choose Extract All. -
Page 8: Downloading And Installing The Cm40 & Cm50 Software
Downloading and Installing the CM40 & CM50 Software The CM40 & CM50 programmer software is available for download by authorized GME Commercial dealers via the GME Commercial dealer portal. Go to your web browser (Microsoft Edge is recommended) and enter: https://www.gme.net.au/au/dealer/login/... - Page 9 Once you have accepted, you will see a series of dialogs, ending with: Click Finish. If you set the check box Launch CM40, the installer will start. The Installer installs a new group, GME, in the Start Menu which contains the CM40 & CM50 Programmer. This group contains the programmer.
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Page 10: Cm40 & Cm50 Licensing
To run the CM40 & CM50 programmer you will require an active CP/CM series License File. Authorized GME Commercial Dealers can request a CP/CM series License File via their nominated GME Commercial Distributor or by contacting GME Technical Support at techsupport@gme.net.au NOTE: The CP/CM License File can be shared across multiple PC devices within your organization. - Page 11 CM40 & CM50 Licensing (cont.) Once the License File has been imported and the CM40 & CM50 Programmer is registered, you will see: Click OK. NOTE: The details of the CP/CM License File and the CM40 & CM50 Programmer version are displayed at the bottom right of the start screen of the CM40 & CM50 Programmer window.
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Page 12: Programmer Operation
Via the desktop, select the icon, or press the Start button and find the CM40 & CM50 Programmer in the GME group on the Start menu. NOTE: A prompt to select Model and Type is received each time the CM40 & CM50 Programmer is opened. - Page 13 The default file parameters are imported when the model and type are selected. If Model and Type are not selected the CM40 & CM50 Programmer will default to the CM50-U25. Figure 8 – GME Programmer NOTE: Radio and Type can also be selected manually from the File menu by selecting New.
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Page 14: Reading & Writing Of Configurations
READING & WRITING OF CONFIGURATIONS NOTE: The CM40, CM50 and CM60 Series of GME Commercial Mobiles use the “.GMC “ file format. Reading a Configuration from a CM40 or CM50 Radio Click the Read Radio button in the main window. The program will attempt to contact the radio before proceeding to read the current radio firmware version, followed by a complete EEPROM read. -
Page 15: Writing (Save) A Cm40 Or Cm50 Configuration To A (.Gmc) File
Writing (Save) a CM40 or CM50 Configuration to a (.GMC) File. To store configuration details in a file: Click Write File in the main window. Alternatively, you may go to the file menu and choose Save or Save As. The Save radio config dialog box displays. Figure 11 –... -
Page 16: Reading A Configuration From A (.Gmc) File And Writing It To A Cm40 Or Cm50 Radio
Reading a Configuration from a (.GMC) File and Writing it to a CM40 or CM50 Radio NOTE: The configuration details for a CM40 or CM50 radio can be stored as a “.GMC” file on your computer. To read a configuration from a “.GMC” file: Click Read File in the main window to read the configuration file. - Page 17 Reading a Configuration from a (.GMC) File and Writing it to a CM40 or CM50 Radio NOTE: The current configuration can be edited before writing to a radio. To write a configuration to the radio: Click the Write Radio button in the main window to write the configuration to the radio.
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Page 18: Writing A Cm60 Configuration To A Cm40 Cm50 Radio
Writing a CM60 Configuration to a CM40 or CM50 Radio To write a CM60 configuration file: Click Read File in the main window to read the CM60 configuration file. Alternatively, you may go to the File menu and choose Open. The Open dialog box displays. -
Page 19: Writing A Tx3600 / Tx3800 Configuration To A Cm40 Or Cm50 Radio
.MEM files into readable CM40 & CM50 .GMC files: Select Import TX36x0/38x0 config from the File menu of the CM40 & CM50 Programmer. Figure 13 – GME Programmer When prompted select the radio model and type that the imported configuration should be created for. -
Page 20: Setting Up A New Cm40 Or Cm50 Radio
Setting up a New CM40 or CM50 Radio Following the basic programming process: Read > Enter Customer Requirements > Write: the following options are available to program a CM40 or CM50 series radio: • Open a previously saved configuration file and write it to the new CM40 or CM50 radio, •... -
Page 21: Settings
SETTINGS After connecting a CM40 or CM50 radio to the CM40 & CM50 Programmer, radio settings and parameters can be configured. This is done by selecting any of the following buttons on the left panel of the CM40 & CM50 programmer interface: •... -
Page 22: Adding An Analog Channel
Zones / Channels (cont.) Click on the Name field to enter a Zone Name. Zone Names are limited to 11 characters. Repeat the process for each Zone to be used. Set the check box in the Enabled? column for the Zones you want to use. Click the Channels tab. -
Page 23: Adding A Group Channel (Voting Groups And Scan Groups)
Adding an Analog Channel (cont.) Edit the settings as required. Click OK to confirm the changes or click Cancel to discard. NOTE: Certain options when selected will need to be assigned to a CM40 or CM60 radio or UIC600 Controller Microphone function key (F key). For example, Squelch switch, Talkaround switch. Adding a Group Channel (Voting Groups and Scan Groups) To add a Group Channel: Click the Zones/Channels button in the main window. -
Page 24: Editing A Channel
Editing a Channel To edit a Channel: Click the Zones/Channels button in the main window. Select the Channels tab. Right-click in the window and choose Edit Channel from the pop-up menu. Or, double-click on the channel to be edited. The edit dialog that corresponds to the Channel Type opens. The procedure for editing a channel is similar to that for adding a channel. -
Page 25: Contacts/Lists
CM40 and CM50 Radio Settings (cont.) Figure 24 – Radio Settings dialog, Auxiliary Connector tab Contacts/Lists The following tabs and settings can be configured on the Contacts/Lists dialog: • Selcall • DTMF • Recent Calls • Recent Messages • Messages •... -
Page 26: Field Service
Field Service Use this dialog to configure the maximum audio transmit deviation of the analog voice signal without re-aligning the radio. Figure 26 – Field Service dialog Align Refer to the Alignment section of the CM60 Service Manual for information on how to align a CM40 or CM50 radio. -
Page 27: Ancillary And Reference Information
Radios can be rolled back to an older version of firmware if required. GME Commercial’s CM60 Flash adapter is also used for the CM40 and CM50 series of radios. The latest firmware is available for download from the GME Commercial Dealer Portal: Go to your web browser (Microsoft Edge is recommended) and enter https://www.gme.net.au/au/dealer/login/... - Page 28 Select the correct COM port. Figure 28 – Configure Serial Port Click OK. Click Start in the Flash Updater. The Load data from GME encrypted binary file dialog displays. Navigate to and select the appropriate *.geb file to flash the radio. Click Open.
- Page 29 Firmware Upgrade (cont.) The flashing progress begins. Prog Mode (UIC) or PROG (radio) displays on screen. When the radio is flashed successfully, the message, ‘Updated dsPIC flash OK’ displays and the radio resets. Figure 30 – Firmware Flash Successful Select Info on the toolbar menu and click Check Radio Firmware to validate the radios firmware version.
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Page 30: Console Interface
Console Interface The CM40/CM50 console presents an AT interface to control and interact with the radio. AT Command Entry is performed in the General Options of Radio Settings. Physical Interface The console has a 12 V RS-232 level interface available through the DB9 connector on the cable 41B0266. - Page 31 NOTES C M 4 0 & C M 5 0 P R O G R A M M I N G M A N U A L...
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