EVX-LINK Programming Quick Reference Guide (NA)

TOPICS PAGE
• EVX-Link Programming
• Overview / FAQs 1
• Pre-Installation Activities 2
• Programming EVX-Link 3-5
• EVX Mobile Programming (for use with EVX-Link)
• Overview / FAQs 6
• Programming EVX-5300/5400 (utilizing EVX-Link) 7-9

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 Actions If Problem Persists

Where is the current software / Access VSOL > Resource Center >
Contact 800-283-7839 > VSOL Tier 1
firmware posted? Technical Information

Uninstall and reinstall radio device Contact 800-283-7839 > Technical

EVX-Link will not read
drivers Support

Ensure both coms and power led

Contact 800-283-7839 > Technical
Audio will not pass light. If not, trouble shoot
Support
appropriately.
Verify network connection and Contact 800-283-7839 > Technical
Coms LED is not on. configuration of network. This is the Support
equivalent of NIC Card light.

Verify connection to mobile radio, as Contact 800-283-7839 > Technical

Power LED is not on.
power is provided from it. 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 operator’s 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 operator’s 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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PROGRAMMING EVX-LINK

STEP 1: Install device driver. STEP 2: Click on RUN - if applicable

NOTE: Done only during initial installation of program.

STEP 3: Click on NEXT to install driver. 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 Customer’s 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 STEP 10: Check the boxes of the EVX-Link(s) that will
for each EVX-Link box (up to 32 sites). receive packets.
NOTE: Refer to ‘Required Information’ section. IP NOTE: DO NOT check the box of the local EVX-Link being
addresses must be provided by Customer’s IT
programmed.
department.

1st field is Tag description line Only the Local EVX-LINK is

2nd field is IP address unchecked as it does not need to
Complete for each EVX-Link Box 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 ID’s

FAQs

Question Actions If Problem Persists

Where is the current software / Access VSOL > Resource Center >
Contact 800-283-7839 > VSOL Tier 1
firmware posted? Technical Information.

Uninstall and reinstall radio device Contact 800-283-7839 >

Radio will not read
drivers. Technical Support

Ensure there are matching ID’s in the Contact 800-283-7839 >

Radio will not work in digital mode
groups. Technical Support
Ensure 1.14 CE-142 (or newer)
After reading EVX-Link is not Contact 800-283-7839 >
software and firmware 1.22.03 (or
available under Common- Misc. Technical Support
newer) are being utilized.
How many EVX-Link are needed? One (1) for each site. N/A

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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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PROGRAMMING EVX-5300/5400 (utilizing EVX-Link) continued

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.

The list number is acquired from the field

Enter Tag, TX/RX Frequencies, Color Code, labeled “list no” in the far left of screen.
Repeater Time slot (if applicable), TX power 1 & 2.

STEP 11: Access Radio > Download. END PROCESS

Write
Program to
Radio

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