BASIC LEVEL TEST MODES AND PROCEDURES: Programming the i580 Unit
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6.4 Programming the i580 Unit
Use Radio Service Software (RSS) to activate a new software utility or to program specific codeplug
user information.
Refer to Radio Service Software’s Help Menu, iDEN Service Bulletins, the Motorola iDEN website,
or contact iDEN Customer Care for information on the setup and use of RSS.
NOTE: iDEN Service Bulletins, Software Utilities, and Updates can be found online at:
http://idenphones.motorola.com/iden/support/
6.5 Connecting the Unit to the RSS Workstation
Some technician tests enter programming information into the unit. To perform these tests, the unit
must be correctly connected to the test equipment.
Recommended equipment: RS232 data cable(NKN6560A) or USB data cable(NKN6559A) and a
PC computer workstation with RSS installed.
NOTE: For a list of recommended programming equipment, applicable part numbers, and
descriptions, refer to Appendix A: Ordering Replacement Parts and Kits.
To connect the unit to a PC using the iDEN RS-232(serial) or USB data cable (Figure
6-1):
1. Insert the 17-pin connector on the data cable to the 17-pin connector located at the base of the
unit.
2. Attach the other end of the data cable to the RS-232 port or USB port on the RSS computer
workstation that is used for testing purposes.
Figure 6-1. Data Cable Programming Setup
Computer
Workstation
(RSS)
Serial Port/
USB Port
Unit Under Test
RS232 Data Cable
or
USB Data Cable
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