EVX-LINK Programming Quick Reference Guide (NA)

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EVX-Link Programming
Overview / FAQs
Pre-Installation Activities
Programming EVX-Link
EVX Mobile Programming (for use with EVX-Link)
Overview / FAQs
Programming EVX-5300/5400 (utilizing EVX-Link)

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OVERVIEW
Product: EVX-LINK
Required Equipment:

Latest Firmware

Laptop/Desktop PC

Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows 7 Home Premium Edition and Professional Edition, or Vista
Home Premium Edition and Business Edition

Micro USB Cable (not provided by Vertex Standard)

EVX-Link Setup software and Driver software

NOTE: Software & Firmware is accessible via Vertex Standard Online (VSOL)
Required Information:
IP Address for each EVX-Link (Provided by IT dept)
Subnet mask for each EVX-Link (Provided by IT dept)
IP Address of Gateway to each EVX-Link (Provided by IT dept)
Engage IT Department to ensure UDP port (2100) will pass through any network firewalls
FAQs
Question
Where is the current software /
firmware posted?

Actions

If Problem Persists

Access VSOL > Resource Center >

Contact 800-283-7839 > VSOL Tier 1
Technical Information

EVX-Link will not read

Uninstall and reinstall radio device

drivers

Contact 800-283-7839 > Technical

Support

Audio will not pass

Ensure both coms and power led

light. If not, trouble shoot
appropriately.

Contact 800-283-7839 > Technical

Support

Coms LED is not on.

Verify network connection and

configuration of network. This is the
equivalent of NIC Card light.

Contact 800-283-7839 > Technical

Support

Power LED is not on.

Verify connection to mobile radio, as

power is provided from it.

Contact 800-283-7839 > Technical

Support

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EVX-LINK Programming
PRE-INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES
STEP 1: Contact Internet provider to obtain Static IP address for modem/internet connection.
NOTE: This will be your Gateway IP address
STEP 2: Obtain the IP address of router from operators manual provided by manufacturer.
STEP 3: Enter Gateway IP address obtained from internet provider into router/modem.
NOTE: Programming may vary by manufacturer (refer to router/modem operators manual).
STEP 4: Setup router to pass UDP port 2100, this is specific for each router, and is typically found in the advanced
settings.
STEP 5: Determine Subnet mask accordingly to router IP address.

NOTE: You may not limit a network to be larger than its class.
Example:
Class A can be setup like a class A, B, or C level network with that many devices/hosts.
Class B can be setup like a class B or C level network with that many devices/hosts.
Class C can only be setup with class C level of devices/hosts.
Example:
Subnet for router IP of 192.168.1.1 subnet mask would be 255.255.255.0 (default mask)
STEP 6: Determine IP Address of EVX-Link.
NOTE: IP address has to fall within the network IP address of router
NOTE: A router is typically Class C so there can only be 256 different IP addresses.
Example:
With the example of IP address of router 192.168.1.1
EVX-LINK may be IP address 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254
NOTE: Define which IP address is utilized and each device must have a unique address. EVX-Link is one (1) device.
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EVX-LINK Programming
PROGRAMMING EVX-LINK
STEP 1: Install device driver.
NOTE: Done only during initial installation of program.

STEP 3: Click on NEXT to install driver.

STEP 2: Click on RUN - if applicable

STEP 4: Click on INSTALL THIS DRIVER SOFTWARE

NOTE: Pop-up varies per operating system.

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PROGRAMMING EVX-LINK continued
STEP 5: Click on FINISH

STEP 6: Complete the below set up configuration with

EVX-Link, mobile radio, power supply, micro USB
programming cable and computer.

STEP 7: Run EVX-link set up icon (no installation required) STEP 8: Enter IP address and subnet mask of the EVX-Link
and read EVX-Link box. and Gateway IP address (both provided by Customers IT
department).

Select to read
EVX-Link
Enter Local EVX-Link (being
programmed) information.

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PROGRAMMING EVX-LINK continued
STEP 9: Enter the IP address and a description tag
for each EVX-Link box (up to 32 sites).

STEP 10: Check the boxes of the EVX-Link(s) that will

receive packets.

NOTE: Refer to Required Information section. IP

addresses must be provided by Customers IT
department.

NOTE: DO NOT check the box of the local EVX-Link being

programmed.

1st field is Tag description line

2nd field is IP address
Complete for each EVX-Link Box

Only the Local EVX-LINK is

unchecked as it does not need to
receive packets from itself.

STEP 11: Write information into the EVX-Link by clicking

on the WRITE TO EVX-LINK
NOTE: Repeat STEPS 4-7 for each EVX-Link Box.

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EVX Mobile Programming (for use with EVX-Link)

OVERVIEW
Product: EVX-5300/5400 Mobile Radio
Required Equipment:

Firmware 1.22.03 or newer (EVX5300/5400 mobile)

Laptop/Desktop PC

Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows 7 Home Premium Edition and Professional Edition, or Vista
Home Premium Edition and Business Edition

FIF-12A and CT-104 Programming Cable

Current Clone Editor Software CE142 1.14 or newer

NOTE: Software & Firmware is accessible via Vertex Standard Online (VSOL)
Required Information:
Frequencies (Provided by FCC)
Color Codes
Radio and Group IDs
FAQs
Question
Where is the current software /
firmware posted?

Actions

If Problem Persists

Access VSOL > Resource Center >

Contact 800-283-7839 > VSOL Tier 1
Technical Information.

Radio will not read

Uninstall and reinstall radio device

drivers.

Contact 800-283-7839 >

Technical Support

Radio will not work in digital mode

Ensure there are matching IDs in the

groups.

Contact 800-283-7839 >

Technical Support

After reading EVX-Link is not

available under Common- Misc.

Ensure 1.14 CE-142 (or newer)

software and firmware 1.22.03 (or
newer) are being utilized.

Contact 800-283-7839 >

Technical Support

How many EVX-Link are needed?

One (1) for each site.

N/A

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EVX Mobile Programming (for use with EVX-Link)

PROGRAMMING EVX-5300/5400 (utilizing EVX-Link)
STEP 1: Complete the following set up configuration:

STEP 2: Activate Software by clicking on the icon for CE-142

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STEP 3: Access File > Configure

STEP 4: Set Comport and Baud Rate to highest value,

Click OK
Select
Comport
FIF-12A

Configuration screen displays

STEP 5: Access Radio > Upload > Read Radio

STEP 6: Validate the serial number, frequency band,

product type, and firmware are current version

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PROGRAMMING EVX-5300/5400 (utilizing EVX-Link) continued
STEP 7: Select Common > Miscellaneous

STEP 8: Select ENABLE for EVX-Link, then click OK

Select Enable

STEP 9: Enter channel information.

STEP 10: Enter the list number into the channel selector field.

Enter Tag, TX/RX Frequencies, Color Code,

Repeater Time slot (if applicable), TX power 1 & 2.

The list number is acquired from the field

labeled list no in the far left of screen.

STEP 11: Access Radio > Download. END PROCESS

Write
Program to
Radio

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