Pc Mode; Firmware Programming Mode; Connection Procedure; Programming - Kenwood TK-5210 Service Manual

TK-5210

5. PC Mode

5-1. Preface
The transceiver is programmed by using a personal com-
puter, programming interface (KPG-36) and programming
software (KPG-95D).
The programming software can be used with an IBM PC
or compatible. Figure 1 shows the setup of an IBM PC for

programming.

KPG-95D

5-2. Connection procedure

1. Connect the transceiver to the personal computer with
the interface cable.
2. When the POWER switch on, user mode can be entered
immediately. When PC sends command the transceiver
enter PC mode, and "PROGRAM" is displayed on the
LCD.
When data transmitting from transceiver, the red LED is
lights.
When data receiving to transceiver, the green LED is
lights.
Notes:
• The text message are displayed for K2 and K3 models
only.
• The data stored in the personal computer must match
"Model Name and Market Code", when it is written into
the EEPROM and flash memory.
5-3. KPG-36 description
(PC programming interface cable: Option)
The KPG-36 is required to interface the transceiver to the
computer. It has a circuit in its D-sub connector (25-pin) case
that converts the RS-232C logic level to the TTL level.
The KPG-36 connects the universal connector of the trans-
ceiver to the computers RS-232C serial port.
5-4. Programming software KPG-95D description
The KPG-95D is the programming software for the trans-
ceiver supplied on a CD-ROM. This software runs under MS-
Windows 98, ME, Windows 2000 or XP on an IBM-PC or
compatible machine.
The data can be input to or read from the transceiver and
edited on the screen. The programmed or edited data can be
printed out. It is also possible to tune the transceiver.
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REALIGNMENT
IBM-PC
KPG-36
Fig. 1

6. Firmware Programming Mode

6-1. Preface
Flash memory is mounted on the transceiver. This allows
the transceiver to be upgraded when new features are re-
leased in the future. (For details on how to obtain the firm-
ware, contact Customer Service.)
6-2. Connection procedure
Connect the transceiver to the personal computer (IBM
PC or compatible) with the interface cable (KPG-36). (Con-
nection is the same as in the PC Mode.)
6-3. Programming
1. Start up the firmware programming software (Fpro.exe).
2. Set the communications speed (normally, 115200 bps)
and communications port in the configuration item.
3. Set the firmware to be updated by File name item.
4. Press and hold the [Side3] and [PTT] keys while turning
the transceiver power on and then release the [Side3] key
first. Then, the orange LED on the transceiver lights and
the baud rate is displayed as follows according to the posi-
tion of the Concentric switch.
A: PROGRAM 115200 bps
B: PROGRAM 57600 bps
C: PROGRAM 19200 bps
Since the baud rate is normally set to 115200 bps, change
the Concentric switch to "A".
5. Check the connection between the transceiver and the
personal computer, and make sure that the transceiver is
in the Program mode.
6. Press "write" button in the window. When the trans-
ceiver starts to receive data, the [PG] display lights.
7. If writing ends successfully, the checksum is calculated
and a result is displayed.
8. If you want to continue programming other transceivers,
repeat steps 4 to 7.
Notes:
• This mode cannot be entered if the Firmware Program-
ming mode is set to Disable in the Programming software.
• The text message are displayed for K2 and K3 models
only.
6-4. Baud rate change
1. Change baud rate by changing the Concentric switch posi-
tion. The baud rates are assigned to positions of the Con-
centric switch as follows:
A: PROGRAM 115200 bps
B: PROGRAM 57600 bps
C: PROGRAM 19200 bps
2. If you press the [Side1] switch (top of left side) while the
baud rate (such as "PROGRAM 115200 bps") is displayed,
the checksum is calculated, and a result is displayed. If
you press the [Side1] switch again while the checksum is
displayed, the baud rate (such as "PROGRAM 115200
bps") is redisplayed.
Notes:
• Normally, write in the high-speed mode.
• The text message are displayed for K2 and K3 models
only.