GME CM40 Series Owner's manual

CM40 & CM50 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 1
CM40 & CM50 Series
Commercial Analogue Mobile Radios
PROGRAMMING MANUAL

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CONTENTS
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................ 2
Introduction and Setup.................................................................................................. 4
Overview .......................................................................................................................................4
Outline of the Process ..................................................................................................................4
Windows Versions Supported ......................................................................................................4
Hardware ......................................................................................................................................5
LS1-USB Programming Cable and LS002 or LS003 adapter.........................................................5
LS-UIC Programming Cable...........................................................................................................6
Checking the COM Port.................................................................................................................7
LS1-USB & LS-UIC Drivers.............................................................................................................7
Downloading and Installing the CM40 & CM50 Software ............................................................8
CM40 & CM50 Licensing .............................................................................................................10
Programmer Operation................................................................................................ 12
Connecting the CM40 or CM50 Radio to the Computer .............................................................12
Connecting a CM40 or CM50 Radio to the CM40 & CM50 Programmer ....................................12
Reading & Writing of Congurations........................................................................... 14
Reading a Conguration from a CM40 or CM50 Radio...............................................................14
Writing (Save) a CM40 or CM50 Conguration to a (.GMC) File. ................................................15
Reading a Conguration from a (.GMC) File and Writing it to a CM40 or CM50 Radio..............16
Writing a CM60 Conguration to a CM40 CM50 Radio ..............................................................18
Writing a TX3600 / TX3800 conguration to a CM40 or CM50 radio.........................................19
Setting up a New CM40 or CM50 Radio .....................................................................................20
Disconnecting CM40 or CM50 Radios ........................................................................................20
Settings....................................................................................................................... 21
Zones / Channels.........................................................................................................................21
Adding an Analog Channel .........................................................................................................22
Adding a Group Channel (Voting Groups and Scan Groups) ......................................................23
Exporting and Importing Channels.............................................................................................23
Editing a Channel........................................................................................................................24
User Interface .............................................................................................................................24
CM40 and CM50 Radio Settings .................................................................................................24
Contacts/Lists .............................................................................................................................25
Field Service................................................................................................................................26
Align............................................................................................................................................26
Ancillary and reference information ............................................................................ 27
Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................................................27
Console Interface........................................................................................................................30
Physical Interface .......................................................................................................................30
Terminal Connection...................................................................................................................30

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INTRODUCTION AND SETUP
Overview
This manual provides information about conguring the CM40 & CM50 series radios with the
CM40 & CM50 programmer, CM40_CM50_vx.xx_setup.exe. The chapters that follow describe the
procedures for connecting to the radio and console interfaces, updating the rmware, and setting
up a new radio conguration.
Outline of the Process
The CM40 & CM50 series radio programmer is used to congure and align the CM40 & CM50 series
of radios. A summary of the process to set up and program a CM40 & CM50 series radio is a follows:
1. Download the latest CM40 & CM50 series programming software from the GME
Commercial Dealer Portal onto your Windows computer.
- See Downloading and Installing the Software on page 8.
2. Install the programmer.
- See Downloading and Installing the Software on page 8.
3. Obtain a CM40 & CM50 series licence le from GME Commercial.
- See Licensing on page 9.
4. Start the programmer.
5. Connect the client’s radio to your computer with the correct programming cables.
- See Connecting the Radio to the Computer on page 11.
6. Connect the radio to the programmer.
- See The CM40 & CM50 Programmer on page 11.
7. Program the radio per your clients requirements.
- See Settings on page 16.
8. Optional: Save your clients conguration details for later use.
9. Disconnect the radio.
- See Disconnect the Radio on page 16.
10. Close the programmer.
- See Disconnect the Radio on page 16.
Windows Versions Supported
The programmer runs on the following operating systems:
• Windows 7
• Windows 10
• Windows 11
All necessary programming software, rmware updates and documentation are available from the
GME Commercial Dealer Portal.

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Hardware
The following hardware is required to connect a CM40 or CM50 series radio to a Windows PC or
laptop:
Leads & Adaptors:
• LS1-USB PC programming cable
• LS002 radio programming adapter (Local Radio)
• LS003 radio programming adapter (Base Radio)
or
• LS-UIC Programming lead to suit UIC600 Controller Microphone
Other:
• DC regulated power supply, capable of supplying 13.8 V / 10 A
• DC cable required from radio to power supply:
- DC cable part number LE013 (25 watt radio)
- DC cable part number LE09 ( 5 watt radio)
• Windows computer with USB port
LS1-USB Programming Cable and LS002 or LS003 adapter
The LS1-USB programming lead is a USB to 5 V serial interface lead. Use this lead when
programming and conguring GME Commercial mobile radios using a Windows PC or laptop.
An LS002 or LS003 radio programming adapter is used to interface with CM40 & CM50 radios
NOTE: The LS1-USB lead is not a standard USB to RS232 serial adapter. The attached 9-pin D
connector is used to connect a range of custom GME radio interface adapter leads. These leads
allow the LS1 USB lead to interface to various GME radios with dierent connectors.
The LS002 radio interface connects to the front RJ12 microphone port on the CM40 and CM50 local
models (CM40-U5, CM50-U25 and CM50-V25) and the CM50 remote head models (CM50-U25R and
CM50-V25R)
The LS003 radio interface connects to the RJ45 port on front panel of the CM50 base radio models
(CM50-U25B and CM50-V25B).
The following gures below show examples of connecting a CM40 or CM50 series radio (in the local,
remote head and base setup) to a PC or laptop.
Figure 1 – Connecting a local radio to a computer
Computer
Local

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LS1-USB Programming Cable and LS002 or LS003 adapter (cont.)
Figure 2 – Connecting the remote head
to the computer Figure 3 – Connecting a base radio to the
computer
LS-UIC Programming Cable
It is possible to program a GME Commercial Base Radio via a UIC600 controller microphone using
the LS-UIC programming lead. The LS-UIC programming lead has a magnetic connector which
connects to the back of the UIC600 controller microphone whilst the USB end of the LS-UIC
programming lead connects into a PC or laptop. This programming set up can be particularly useful
in the eld if the base radio is dicult to access.
The LS-UIC magnetic connector rmly connects to the UIC600 controller microphone in one
orientation only. Use the shape of the connector as a guide when aligning the connector with the
receptacle on the back of the UIC600 controller microphone.
The gure below shows how to connect the UIC600 controller microphone to a PC or laptop using
the LS-UIC programming lead.
Figure 4 – Connecting the LS-UIC programming lead to a UIC600 controller microphone
NOTE: It is important to make sure that the LS-UIC programming lead remains secure and
undisturbed while programming.
GME recommends placing the UIC600 controller microphone face down, on a at surface, during
programming.
LS-UIC magnetic
connector
UIC600 controller
microphone
Base
Computer
Computer

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Checking the COM Port
Connection to the CM40 or CM50 series radio may be established without the need to check the
COM port. In the event the CM40 & CM50 programmer is unable to communicate with the CM40 or
CM50 series radio, validation of the COM port in use is required. This is achieved by using either the
Windows Device Manager or the CM40 & CM50 programmer’s “Serial Port Auto Detect” function.
To validate the COM port:
1. Open Windows Device Manager.
NOTE: The procedure for opening Windows Device Manager varies depending on the
version of Windows used.
2. Locate Ports in the list of devices.
3. Disconnect the LS1-USB programming lead from the computer.
4. Check the Ports when the list is refreshed. The missing COM port is the COM port
used by the CM40 or CM50 series radio.
5. Reconnect the LS1-USB programming lead. Verify the COM port appears on the list.
The lead is identied as “USB Serial Port ( COMXX)
LS1-USB & LS-UIC Drivers
LS1-USB and LS-UIC drivers are usually installed on supporting windows operating systems. Where
required, drivers for the LS1-USB & LS-UIC can be downloaded from:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
Select and save the latest driver download le for your operating system to your computer. GME
Commercial recommends only downloading the ‘Setup Executable’ version.
The procedure below describes how to install the drivers on a Windows operating system. To install
the drivers:
1. Right-click the Zip le and choose Extract All.
2. Select the destination to extract the drivers to.
3. Plug the LS1-USB programming lead into your computer.
4. Open Windows Device Manager.
5. Locate Ports in the list. Expand the list of ports and select the port used by the LS1-
USB programming lead.
6. Right-click the port and select Update driver.
7. Select Browse my computer for drivers.
8. Browse to the extracted le folder. Check Include sub folders. Click Next.
9. Restart the computer when the installation is complete.
For detailed instructions refer to the FTDI installation manual available at:
http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/InstallGuides.htm.

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Downloading and Installing the CM40 & CM50 Software
The CM40 & CM50 programmer software is available for download by authorized GME Commercial
dealers via the GME Commercial dealer portal.
1. Go to your web browser (Microsoft Edge is recommended) and enter:
https://www.gme.net.au/au/dealer/login/
2. Enter your log in credentials.
3. In the menu at the left, click Software Library.
4. In the search box, enter CM40 or CM50. Click Search.
Figure 5 – The Software Library Screen in the Dealer Portal
5. Select Software Updates and download the CM40 & CM50 programmer software. GME
Commercial recommends to review the latest Release Notes.
NOTE: The software le is usually 20–30 megabytes. Depending on your computer
setup, the CM40 & CM50 programmer will download into a folder specied by you or
into the default Downloads folder. If the latter, you may choose to move the le to a
more convenient location using Windows Explorer.
6. Double-click on the installer.
You may see a pop up warning concerning the risks of installing software, for
example:

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Downloading and Installing the CM40 & CM50 Software (cont.)
7. The installation software is signed with GME’s digital certicate. If you wish to
conrm that the software installer is the genuine GME program you can do so by
using Windows’s facilities to view and verify the certicate.
Once you have accepted, you will see a series of dialogs, ending with:
8. Click Finish. If you set the check box Launch CM40, the installer will start.
The Installer installs a new group, GME, in the Start Menu which contains the CM40 &
CM50 Programmer. This group contains the programmer.

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CM40 & CM50 Licensing
To run the CM40 & CM50 programmer you will require an active CP/CM series License File.
Authorized GME Commercial Dealers can request a CP/CM series License File via their nominated
GME Commercial Distributor or by contacting GME Technical Support at [email protected]
NOTE: The CP/CM License File can be shared across multiple PC devices within your organization.
The single CP/CM License File will provide programmer access for CP40/CP50 commercial portables,
CM40/CM50 commercial mobiles as well as the TX6600PRO.
1. Save the CP/CM License File in a convenient and secure folder location on your PC or
laptop.
2. Start the CM40 & CM50 programmer.
You can do this via the desktop icon , or by pressing the Start button and locating the CM40
& CM50 Programmer in the GME group on the Start menu.
When you start the CM40 & CM50 Programmer for the rst time, there will be no CP/CM License File
and the CM40 & CM50 Programmer will display:
3. To import the CP/CM License File, click OK.
4. Browse to your CP/CM License File and click Open: