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USB cables

Rob Swannell
Rob Swannell Member
edited December 2019 in SmartSDR for Windows
USB cables to Bandmaster 3 I have a flex 6700 and have just put in the new beta software. Also got the FTDI c232hm lead to connect from 6700 to Bandmaster switch , , I have done the settings in USB cables on smart set but not getting the band data to Bandmaster switch I have different settings on Bandmaster but no commutation 6700, I notice when the ,lead is connected from the 6700 to the band master , it locks the Bandmaster from commutation get with my laptop to change setting in the band master switch. Any ideas where I am going wrong??

Answers

  • Mike va3mw
    Mike va3mw Member ✭✭
    edited February 2018
    Have you had a chance to review the configuration guide yet? You didn't mention that in your request. http://www.flexradio.com/downloads/usb-cable-interface-guide-pdf/ Mike va3mw
  • Rob Swannell
    Rob Swannell Member
    edited December 2016
    Sorry I did check the configuration file in nots for USB cables,
  • Rob Swannell
    Rob Swannell Member
    edited December 2016
    I put the relative colour cables on the pins on the db9 serial plug as discribed in the notes on USB cables
  • Mack
    Mack Member ✭✭✭
    edited March 2019
    Rob,

    I'm using two Bandmaster 3 with triggers set to ANT 1 and ANT 2. They in turn control two 2 X 8 Antenna Switches and two Bandpass Filters. The setup in the USB manual is from my system and the one that I'm using.

    Make sure you're using the following wires to the DB-9 connector on the back of the BandMaster:
    Orange - Band Data A (Pin 1)
    Yellow - Band Data B (Pin 6)
    Green - Band Data C (Pin 8)
    Brown - Band Data D (Pin 4)

    Black - Ground (Pin 5) If you've done this make sure you use the BandMaster Software App (connected via USB) to set the switch to BCD Band Data. This should work perfectly.

    If it still doesn't work send me an email to w4ax.mack@gmail.com with your phone number and I'll try to help you over the phone.

    73,

    Mack
    W4AX
    Alpha Tester
  • Mack
    Mack Member ✭✭✭
    edited March 2019
    Note: there is an error in the manual. The black (ground ) must be connected to pin 5 on the BandMaster. I've informed Flex and they are updating the manual. Confession: this is probably my error since I provide this configuration to them. I must typed 7 instead of 5. Apologies. I did speak with Rob and we have his BandMaster working.
  • NX6D Dave
    NX6D Dave Member ✭✭
    edited December 2019
    Now corrected in version 1.3 of the manual.  Thanks for finding this error.  The manual will be updated online soon.

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