Kenwood NX-5000 series Manual

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Multi RF Deck / Multi Control Head
The following sections provide a step-by-step instruction on the initial set-up and configuration for the NX-5xxx-series for multiple control
heads and multiple RF decks. This includes Single Head, Single Deck.
1. Configurations
Select the appropriate configuration for the application.
# of RF Deck
Single RF Deck
Dual RF Deck
Triple RF Deck
# of Control Head
Single Head
Dual Head
Single Head
Dual Head
Single Head
Dual Head
Six Remote Mount
Configuration
Designs

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2. Firmware Update
Firmware shall be updated to V1.62 or later for multi-control head / multi-deck support. The firmware shall be identical in each deck and
control head for proper operation. During set-up, the firmware shall be updated in each RF deck individually due to architecture of the radio.
This shall be done with a single deck connected to a single control head.
Assemble as follows:
NX-5000 RF Deck with KRK-15BM
KCH-19M with KRK-14HM
(If used, KCH-20RM requires no assembly)
KRK-15BM Assembly Instruction
If the radio has been previously configured for dash mounting using
the KCH-19M, remove the KCH-19M from the radio(s).
If using the NX-5xxx RF deck only then instruction 1-3 below may be skipped.
1) Lift the two tabs of the panel on the bottom of the radio with a flat-head
screwdriver and remove the panel from the chassis <Figure 1>.
2) Remove the flat cable from the display unit connector (CN6) of the panel.
3) Remove the cable from the display unit connector (CN2) of the panel.
< Figure 2 >
CN6
CN2
KCH-19M

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4) Insert the cable into the connector (CN2) of the KRK-15BM <Figure 3>.
5) Insert the flat cable into the connector (CN1) of the KRK-15BM. Note: Exercise care when inserting the flat cable into CN1.
6) Fit the KRK-15BM with four tabs onto the front of the chassis. Note: Per Figure 4, the dip switch shall be on the left side as shown.
KRK-14HM Assembly Instructions
KRK-14HM is required if the basic head, KCH-19RM is used.
It is not required for the full feature control head, KCH-20RM.
1) Insert the cable into the connector (CN2) of KCH-19M.
2) Insert the flat cable into the connector (CN6) of KCH-19M.
Note: Exercise care when inserting the flat cable into CN6.
Note: The position of the flat cable needs to be inserted properly so
the traces on the cable line up with the connector CN6.
3) Fit the four tabs of the KRK-14HM into the KCH-19M. Note: Apply limited pressure to lock in position.
CAUTION:
When writing firmware for the initial setup, verify that he DIP switches (1~4) mounted on each interface adapter
(KRK-14H, KRK-15B, and KCH-20R) are set to ON.
CN2
CN1
KRK-15BM
< Figure 3 >
< Figure 4 >
CN1
< Figure 5 >
< Figure 6 >
< DIP Switch >
Dip Switch

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Update Firmware and Radio Feature
Firmware shall be updated in the following items and as shown in Figure 7
to firmwareV1.62 or later.
NX-5000 RF Deck with KRK-15BM
KCH-19M with KRK-14HM
KCH-20RM
Repeat the following steps for the items noted above:
1. Connect a single RF deck with a single control head using the KCT-71 cable
as shown in Figure 8 and then power on the radio.
Note: Connect cable KCT-71 to the top connector of KRK-15BM.
2. Write Firmware
1) Start up the KFL and open the Firmware for NX-5000 series (Ver.1.62 or later).
Set the “COM Port.”. Set the “Baud Rate” to Auto.
2) Connect the radio to the PC with KPG-46UM or KPG-46XM.
3) Click the “Write”button of the KFL.
NX-5000 RF Deck
with KRK-15BM
KCH-19M
with KRK-14HM
KCH-20RM
< Figure 7 >
< Figure 8 >

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4) Click the “OK”button of the following window displayed after writing is finished.
5) Confirm the firmware checksum in the LCD display to insure that the appropriate firmware has been written.
(If checksum is incorrect, then repeat from procedure 1).
6) Reboot the radio.
3. Authenticate Radio Feature License “KWD-5004MR”*
* This is necessary only for radios with S/No. B5900000 or earlier.
4. Check Firmware Version and Radio Feature License
1) Confirm that the radio’s data has the correct Firmware Version
and Activated Features using the “Transceiver Information”
of KPG-D1N.
[Firmware Version] “K 1.62.00”or later
[Activated Features］“KWD-5004MR”(Multi Receive)
2) Power off the radio and remove Head from Deck.
<Transceiver Information on KPG-D1 >

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3. Write FPU Data
For Single RF Deck Configuration
1. Launch KPG-D1N
2. Create FPU Data file
1) If using an existing data file, open the file.
2) Open Product Information.
3) Select Control Head 1 and Control Head 2.
4) Program additional settings.

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3. Write FPU Data file
1) Power on the radio.
2) Connect the radio to the PC with the KPG-46 Cable via Control Head 1.
3) Write the FPU Data to the radio by clicking the “Write” button of KPG-D1N.
4) Power off the radio.

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For Multi RF Deck Configuration
1. Launch KPG-D1N
2. Create FPU Data file for each RF Deck separately
Note: Repeat this procedure for each RF Deck separately.
1) If applying existing data file to Multi RF Deck, open the data file.
2) Open Product Information and enable the Multi RF Deck Feature Selection.

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3) Select Control Head 1 and Control Head 2.
4) Program additional settings.
Note: At least one channel shall be programmed.
5) Save the data file.
3. Select FPU Data file for Multi RF Deck
1) Program > Multi RF Deck Setup

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2) Assign all of the FPU Data saved for each RF Deck to RF Deck Data A/B/C by clicking each Select File button.
Note: If following window is displayed when FPU Data is opened, press OK Button.