Connect Systems CS-BFD User manual

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CS-BFD USERS MANUAL
Connect Systems Inc
5321 Derry Ave., Suite B
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Copyright 2019

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INTRODUCTION
The CS-BFD is the first in a set of products that allows the
HAM to increase the functionality of their existing radios.
The firmware and the hardware design will be available to
allow the resourceful HAM to modify the product to exactly
meet their needs and desires as well as the ability to be
modified to work with other radios.
At the time this manual was written, this product works with
the CS800D, CS800, C801, and the FT857D. We are
working with other radios but it is too soon to give a
schedule of when we expect to have those projects
completed.

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MECHANICAL PARAMETERS
Weight: 25 Ounces
Dimensions: 7 ¾ x 6 ¾ x 1 ¼
Screen Diagonal Size: 7”
Active Screen Size 6 x 3 ½
JUMPERS
JP1
JP4
JP2
JP3

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JP1 is used to determine the source of its power. If the
jumper is between the center pin and the pin closest to the
top of the display, then the power is derived from the radio.
If the jumper is between the center pin and the bottom of the
display, then the power is derived from an external power
supply.
JP2 is a four pin jumper block and is used as the connector
for attaching a debug pod to allow the programmer to debug
the display.
JP3 is used for setting the microprocessor to boot mode to
allow the user to load the firmware in case the display gets
bricked. If the jumper is between the center pin and the pin
closest to the four pin jumper, then the microprocessor is in
boot mode. If the jumper is between the center pin and the
bottom of the display, then the microprocessor is in normal
mode.
JP4 is used for enabling the backlight for P1 - P4 and the
power key. If the jumper is between the middle pin and the
pin closest to JP1 then the backlight for those keys are
always on. If the jumper is absent or the jumper is between
the center pin and the pin closest to JP2, then the backlight
for those keys are always off. The backlight for those keys
take a significant amount of power.

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REAR OF THE CS-BFD
Notice the four holes on the back are made to fit any
AMPS compatible device. That will allow you to buy
compatible mounting devices from RAM MOUNTS and
others

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UPDATING THE FIRMWARE
We are going to continue updating this product for a long
time to add new features, fix problems, and add the ability to
add new radios. Updating the firmware takes just a few
seconds after the Dfuse program is installed.
Updating can normally be done by pressing the P1 and P4
keys at the same time while power is applied. However, if
the unit is bricked, it is necessary to open the back of the
case, insert a jumper in a jumper block, and then turn on the
power.
Then you load the new file in the Dfuse program, and press
the button to start the update.
We provided a separate application note that goes in
exquisite details on how to perform this simple task.

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CS800D KEYS VERSES CS-BFD KEY
CS800D CS-BFD
P1 P1
P2 P2
P3 P3
P4 P4
P5 LEFT ROTARY SWITCH CW
P6 LEFT ROTARY SWITCH CCW
P7 PRESS LEFT ROTARY SWITCH
P8 RIGHT ROTARY SWITCH
Note: There is no equivalent of P5 and P6 long press. It is
suggested to use the microphone buttons for that purpose.

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ICONS DESCRIPTION
Digital Monitor
Message
Encryption
Alert Tone
Call Type
Talk Around
Scan
ICONS DESCRIPTION
GPS

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RSSI
Last Called

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Setting the parameters back to factory default
If you have problems reading the screen or you want to
erase the favorites you already put in, pressing the P3 key
as you turn on the power will set everything back to factory
default.