Kpg-46/Kpg-46A Description; Kct-53U Description; Programming Software Kpg-111D Description; Function - Kenwood NX-800 Service Manual

NX-800

5-3. KPG-46/KPG-46A description

(PC programming interface cable: Option)
The KPG-46/46A is required to interface the transceiver to
the computer. It has a circuit in its D-sub connector (KPG-46
: 25-pin, KPG-46A : 9-pin) case that converts the RS-232C
logic level to the TTL level.
The KPG-46/46A connects the 8-pin microphone connector
of the transceiver to the RS-232C serial port of the computer.
5-4. KCT-53U description (USB adapter : Option)
The KCT-53U is a cable which connects the KPG-46A to a
USB port on a computer.
When using the KCT-53U, install the supplied CD-ROM
(with driver software) in the computer. The KCT-53U driver
runs under Windows 2000 or XP.

5-5. Programming software KPG-111D description

The KPG-111D is the programming software for the trans-
ceiver supplied on a CD-ROM. This software runs under MS-
Windows 2000, XP or Vista on an IBM-PC or compatible ma-
chine.
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.
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) using the interface cable (KPG-46/46A) and
USB adapter (KCT-53U : when the interface cable is KPG-
46A, the KCT-53U can be used.). (Connection is the same as
in the PC Mode.)
Note :
You can only program firmware from the 8-pin micro-
phone connector on the front panel. Using the 25-pin logic
interface on the rear panel will not work.
6-3. Programming
1. Start up the firmware programming software (Fpro.exe
(ver. 4.0 or later)). The Fpro.exe exists in the KPG-111D
installed holder.
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. Turn the transceiver power ON with the [
down. Then, the orange LED on the transceiver lights and
"PROGRAM 115200" is displayed.
5. Check the connection between the transceiver and the
personal computer, and make sure that the transceiver is
in the Program mode.
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REALIGNMENT
6. Press write button in the window. When the transceiver
starts to receive data, the [LOADING] 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.
Note:
This mode cannot be entered if the Firmware Program-
ming mode is set to Disable in the Programming software.

6-4. Function

1. If you press the [
displayed, the display changes to "PROGRAM 19200"
(The LED blinks green) to indicate that the write speed is
low speed (19200 bps). If you press the [
while "PROGRAM 19200" is displayed, the display
changes to "PROGRAM 38400" (The LED lights red and
orange alternatively). If you press the [
"PROGRAM 38400" is displayed, the display changes to
"PROGRAM 57600" (The LED blinks orange). If you
press the [
played, the display returns to "PROGRAM 115200" (The
LED lights orange).
2. If you press the [
displayed, the checksum is calculated, and a result is dis-
played. If you press the [
checksum is displayed, "PROGRAM 115200" is
redisplayed.
Note:
Normally, write in the high-speed mode.

7. Clone Mode

Programming data can be transferred from one radio to
another by connecting them via their 8-pin microphone con-
nectors. The operation is as follows (the transmit radio is the
master and the receive radio is a slave).
The following data cannot be cloned.
• Tuning data
• Embedded message with password
• ESN (Electronic Serial Number) data
Notes:
The following data can be cloned.
• Fleet (own)/ID (own) for FleetSync
• Unit ID (own) for NXDN
1. Turn the master transceiver power ON with the [
held down. If the read authorization password is set to the
transceiver, the transceiver displays "CLONE LOCK" If
] key held
the password is not set, the transceiver displays "CLONE
MODE".
2. When you enter the correct password, and "CLONE
MODE" is displayed, the transceiver can be used as the
cloning master. The following describes how to enter the
password.
] key while "PROGRAM 115200" is
] key again while
] key again while "PROGRAM 57600" is dis-
] key while "PROGRAM 115200" is
] key again while the
] key again
] key