Recommended Test Equipment and Service Aids
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Service Aids Refer to Table 4., “Service Aids,” for a listing and description of the service aids designed
specifically for servicing this family of radios. These kits and/or parts are available from
the Motorola Parts Division offices listed in the “Replacement Parts Ordering” section
located on the inside back cover of this manual. While all of these items are available from
Motorola, most are standard shop equipment items, and any equivalent item capable of the
same performance may be substituted for the item listed.
NOTE: The Radio Interface Box (RIB), Smart Radio Interface
Box (SRIB), and any cables that connect with those
boxes are incompatible with the XTS 2500 radio and
should NOT be used.
Field
Programming
Equipment
This family of radios can be aligned and programmed in the field. This requires specific
equipment and special instructions. Refer to the applicable “CPS On-line Help” for
complete field programming information.
Table 4. Service Aids
Motorola Part Number Description Application
6685666D01 Chassis Opener Tool Used to remove radio knobs and to separate chassis from Front
Cover.
RKN-4106_ RS232/Radio/Test Set Cable Connects radio to RLN4460 Test Box and to RS232 computer
connector (DB9).
0180305G54 Battery Eliminator Interconnects radio to power supply.
RLN-4460 Portable Test Set Enables connection to the universal connector.
Allows switching for radio testing.
RVN-4181_ Customer Programming
Software
Customer Programming Software (CPS)/Tuner on one CD-ROM.
58-80348B33 SMA to BNC Adaptor Adapts radio’s antenna port to BNC cabling of test equipment.
RKN4105 USB/Radio/Test Set Cable Connects radio to RLN4460 test box and to USB computer
connector.
8180384M37 Test Fixture Provides for troubleshooting the radio board when the back
casting is removed.