User manual

TD 92417GB
2009-03-11/ Ver. C
User Manual
Ascom a71 Alarm Tranceiver and Ascom p71 Transceiver
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Appendix A: Programming the Transceiver
The transceiver is programmed using the Portable Device Manager (PDM) software PDM-
SB. To program the transceiver do as below:
1 Connect the RS232 Programming Adapter to the computer.
2 The computer COM port corresponding to the RS232 Programming Adapter and
the COM port settings for the PDM software must match. The PDM software uses
default COM port 1, which can be changed, see Installation and Operation Manual,
Portable Device Manager, TD
92325GB.
Note: If the software upgrade interrupted, for example if the cable is removed, the
transceiver turns to download mode. When the transceiver is connected again, the New
portable connected window appears. Select “Edit but don’t save” > "OK".
Figure 22.
Figure 19. Connect new portable
The portable is added as an "unknown" entry in the PDM.
Figure 23.
Figure 20. Unknown portable
Repeat the software upgrade for this unit again. The software upgrade is successfully
performed when the Call No. of the portable changes from <unknown> to its real Call No.
and gets online.
Figure 24.
Figure 21. New portable added