User's Manual Part 2

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Programming Functions
The Barrett PRC-2090 transceiver can be programmed in three ways:-
Using the software supplied with the programming kit (P/N 2090-01-30), loaded on
a PC, and transferring information to the PRC-2090 by RS-232 through the auxiliary
connector.
By direct key entry through the front panel
Note:- This facility may not be available if the network administrator has barred the
function during programming using a PC.
By cloning information from another transceiver, through the auxiliary connector
using a cloning cable Barrett P/N BCA204020.
Programming Using the Programming Software
The programming software should be loaded onto PC using the instructions
supplied with the package.
Transceiver configuration packs are uploaded and downloaded to the PRC-2090
transceiver via the auxiliary socket on the PRC-2090 transceiver
.
Programming Using the Supplied Barrett Cable
To program the transceiver using the RS-232 port of your PC or Laptop plug one
end of the programming cable supplied into the PC or laptops serial port. The other
end should be plugged into the auxiliary socket. The PC or laptop should have the
Barrett 2000 series programming software running and the PRC-2090 should be
switched on. Programming functions can now commence.