Using The Futurecom Repeater Configurator (Frc) On-Line; Setting Up Communications With The Pdr8000; Com Options: Ports - Futurecom PDR8000 Programming Manual

NOTE:
After the PDR8000 is programmed as per the user's requirements and the unit has been tested
successfully with this template, it is recommended to save the template as dpd file on the computer for
future use.

Using the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) On-Line

To use the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) on-line the following is required:
1 Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) software installed on the PC.
2 Powered up PDR8000.
3 Programming cable (USB cable directly connected to the PDR8000).

Setting up Communications with the PDR8000

1. Ensure the USB cable is plugged into your PC and connected to the USB port on the PDR8000.
2. Ensure the PDR8000 is powered up. Check the LED Display on the panel.
3. The 'Power' LED and 'DC /Battery' LED should be green.
4. On the splash screen, select PDR8000 – by clicking the labeled button on the bottom right.
5. On the Futurecom Repeater Configurator (FRC) click on 'Ports' under 'COM Options' menu.
6. Check if the 'Futurecom USB modem' is displayed on the Com port field.
7. If the com port display is blank, check the USB connection or change the USB Port on the
computer.

COM Options: Ports

Field Name
COM Port
2021-11-0
Range
N/A Drop down list of ports available when
connecting directly to the PDR8000 USB
Port.
PDR8000® Portable Digital Repeater Programming Guide
Description
8K088X04 R5.00
Notes
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