TRBOnet Swift DT500 User Manual

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TRBOnet Swift DT500

User Guide

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Contents

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................1

1.1 About This Guide ................................................................................................................................1

1.2 About TRBOnet Swift .........................................................................................................................1

1.3 Contacts ..................................................................................................................................................1

2 About Swift DT500 ...........................................................................................................................................2

2.1 Advantages ............................................................................................................................................2

2.2 Functionality .........................................................................................................................................2

2.3 Licensing .................................................................................................................................................3

2.4 Panels ......................................................................................................................................................4

2.5 Connectors ............................................................................................................................................5

2.6 Glossary ..................................................................................................................................................6

3 Connections ........................................................................................................................................................7

3.1 Precautions ............................................................................................................................................7

3.2 Connecting a Computer ...................................................................................................................7

3.3 Connecting External Hardware ......................................................................................................7

3.4 Connecting a Radio ............................................................................................................................9

4 Setup................................................................................................................................................................... 11

4.1 Installing Software ........................................................................................................................... 11

4.2 Installing a Driver ............................................................................................................................. 11

4.3 Updating Firmware .......................................................................................................................... 12

4.4 Activating Features .......................................................................................................................... 13

4.5 Loading Configuration ................................................................................................................... 15

5 Demo Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

5.1 Using Demo Mode with Activated Features .......................................................................... 17

Introduction

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1 Introduction

1.1 About This Guide

This document is intended for engineers responsible for building MOTOTRBO radio
networks and programming two-way radios for end users.

1.2 About TRBOnet Swift

TRBOnet Swift is a family of hardware products by Neocom Software, Ltd designed
for use in MOTOTRBO radio networks. The TRBOnet Swift family hardware is
presented by RoIP gateways A001/002 and A200, option boards ST001 and ST002, the
DT500 data transfer module.

For more information on the TRBOnet Swift family products, refer to our website.

1.3 Contacts

Region Phone Email & Support

EMEA [phone]

[e-mail]

— general and

commercial inquiries

[e-mail] — technical

support

http://kb.trbonet.com — online

knowledge base

Americas [phone]

APAC [phone]

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2 About Swift DT500

TRBOnet Swift DT500 is an external programmable controller connectable to a
MOTOTRBO digital two-way radio.

2.1 Advantages

• Small size and weight

• High-performance processor

• Built-in memory (8 Mb)

• Interfaces that allow various connections:

 7 VIO contacts (active level GND, up to 200 mA per contact)
 Serial ports RS232 and RS485
 USB port for a MOTOTRBO radio or a computer

• Support for MOTOTRBO 3000/4000 series digital two-way mobile radios

• Quick and easy connection and setup

• Programmable via USB (RJ45)

• Configurable Swift Event Logic on board

2.2 Functionality

Swift DT500 supports the following operations:

• Receives events and data from external devices

 Receives GNSS coordinates from the radio’s built-in navigation tracker.
 Handles region events (region entered, left, region border crossed) from the

radio’s built-in navigation tracker.

• Controls a connected MOTOTRBO radio

 Sends a MOTOTRBO alarm (with the indicated event).
 Sets a different zone and a channel on the radio.
 Manages the volume of the tone played back on the radio
 Plays back the tones on the radio.
 Plays back voice messages on the radio (messages are preconfigured in

MOTOTRBO CPS).

 Sends text messages to other radios and talk groups.
 Shows predefined text on the radio’s display.

• Controls internal functions

 Stores GNSS and other data in memory.
 Creates and sends GNSS and other reports on the radio channel.
 At runtime, sets parameters for creating and sending reports.
 Controls the VIO contacts located on the rear panel.

• Receives internal events

 Registers an event when powered on/off and at change of a VIO contact

state.

 Receives and transmits data on the RS-232 and RS-485 ports.

About Swift DT500

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Note: The availability of a particular feature depends on the loaded firmware and

configuration, activated features, connected hardware, and the model of a
connected MOTOTRBO radio.

2.3 Licensing

Swift Event Logic features are provided on terms of commercial licensing. The
following licenses are available for purchase for Swift DT500:

Table 1: Licenses available for Swift DT500

License Description Licensed features

Tracker This license enables getting GNSS data

from the radio.

 GNSS reports
 Speed Limit

GeoZones This license enables monitoring of the

radio’s location in the predefined

geographical regions.

 GeoRoaming
 GeoFencing

DataPort This license enables data transfer on the

RS-232 port.

Communication with external

devices over the RS-232 interface

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2.4 Panels

FRONT PANEL

1. RS-232: The DB9 connector for connecting external hardware.

2. RADIO: The RJ45 connector for connecting a radio or a computer.

3. DATA: The data receive/transmit indication.

4. POWER: The power indication.

REAR PANEL

1. I/O: The contact group connector for VIO input/output.

2. RS-485: The contact group connector for connecting external hardware.

2 1 3 4 2

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2.5 Connectors

Table 2: Connector pinouts

RS-232 connector RADIO connector

1. Not used

2. Received Data (RXD)

3. Transmit Data (TXD)

4. Not used

5. Ground (GND)

6. Not used

7. Request To Send (RTS)

8. Clear To Send (CTS)

9. Not used

1. Ground (GND)

2. USB OTG

3. Ground (GND)

4. USB Data +

5. USB Data -

6. USB VBUS

7. Not used

8. PWR IN – Input power (12 V)

I/O connector RS-485 connector

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3

1. VIO 1

2. VIO 2

3. VIO 3

4. VIO 4

5. VIO 5

6. VIO 6

7. VIO 7

8. Ground (GND)

1. RS485 A

2. Ground (GND)

3. RS485 B

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2.6 Glossary

Table 3: Terms and abbreviations

Term Description

CAN Controller Area Network

CPS Customer Programming Software

DT Data Transfer

GeoFencing A radio network feature that enables tracing of the radio’s staying within

or crossing the border of certain geographical regions, with a subsequent

execution of tasks defined by the user.

GeoRoaming A radio network feature that enables automatic switching of the radio

between the programmed channels and zones when entering or leaving

a particular region.

GND Ground

GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System

GPS Global Positioning System

I/O Input/output

IP Internet Protocol

Report A dataset that Swift DT500 creates and sends to TRBOnet Server on the

radio channel. A report typically includes GNSS data from the radio

and/or data from VIO contacts.

Swift Event

Logic

A unified programmable environment that enables flexible configuration

of logic on TRBOnet Swift family products and MOTOTRBO GOB

connectable to MOTOTRBO digital two-way radios. A configured device

turns into a full-featured controller that can manage events and

connected hardware.

USB Universal Serial Bus

Connections

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3 Connections

This section describes how to connect Swift DT500 to external devices.

3.1 Precautions

IMPORTANT: To connect Swift DT500 to a radio or a computer, use the cables

specially designed for Swift DT500 by Neocom Software, Ltd. Use of
any other cables not intended for Swift DT500 may cause damage to
Swift DT500 and to the hardware connected using a non-compliant
cable.

IMPORTANT: Connect Swift DT500 to a MOTOTRBO digital radio only when the

radio is powered OFF. When the radio is powered on, connecting or
disconnecting the cable presents a high risk of the USB interface
damage on the radio.

3.2 Connecting a Computer

Use the programming cable by Neocom Software, Ltd to connect the radio slot of
your Swift DT500 to a USB slot of a computer.

Figure 1: Pinout diagram of the programming cable

3.3 Connecting External Hardware

Swift DT500 provides interfaces for serial communication with external hardware and
VIO contacts that can be connected each to an external device for data input or
output. For instance, input VIO contacts can be used for monitoring states of
connected sensors, and output VIO contacts can be used for controlling external
hardware.

3.3.1 Connecting Swift DT500 for Serial Communication

To connect external hardware to serial ports RS-232/RS-485 of Swift DT500, use a
cable recommended by the hardware manufacturer. Connect external hardware only
when Swift DT500 is disconnected from the radio.

3.3.2 Connecting VIO Contacts for Input

An input VIO contact shall be connected to the ground (GND) to register ground
potential.

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Figure 2: Connecting a VIO contact for input

For an input VIO contact to register positive potential, an additional relay shall be
used.

3.3.3 Connecting VIO Contacts for Output

An output VIO contact shall be connected to the ground (GND).

Figure 3: Connecting a VIO contact for output

To handle the load of greater than 200 mA, an additional relay with consumption of
not greater than 200 mA shall be used.

Figure 4: Connecting an output VIO contact for handling the load of greater than 200 mA

To handle the load voltage greater than 12V, additional relays connected to the source
of 12V shall be used.

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Figure 5: Connecting an output VIO contact for handling the load voltage of greater than 12V

3.4 Connecting a Radio

You can connect Swift DT500 to a MOTOTRBO digital two-way mobile radio for IP or
non-IP communication.

Non-IP communication with a peripheral device requires preliminary setup on the
radio.

To setup the radio for non-IP communication with a peripheral device:

1. Disconnect peripherals from the radio.

2. Connect the radio to a computer and run the MOTOTRBO CPS software.

3. Read the radio settings.

4. Go to the Accessories section and set Cable Type to Rear Data Accessory.

5. Write the new settings to the radio.

Note: If the radio has a display and changing the cable type through the radio menu

is allowed, you can make the same changes without using the MOTOTRBO CPS
software.

To connect Swift DT500 to a MOTOTRBO radio:

1. Power off the radio.

2. Connect Swift DT500 to external hardware (if required).

3. Use the service cable by Neocom Software, Ltd to connect the radio port of

your Swift DT500 to the service port of the radio. The service cable is supplied

with Swift DT500 in the delivery kit.

Figure 6: Pinout diagram of the radio cable for non-IP communication

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Figure 7: Pinout diagram of the radio cable for IP communication

Note: Connection to a radio for IP communication may require special

firmware loaded to Swift DT500 and a service cable without the jumper
between contacts 5 and 8.

4. Power on the radio.

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4 Setup

To prepare Swift DT500 for operation, perform the following steps.

Table 4: High-level steps to prepare Swift DT500 for operation

# Step Note

1 Install the required software on your

computer.

Find the details in Installing Software.

2 (Optional) Install a USB driver on your

computer.

Find instructions in Installing a Driver.

3 Connect Swift DT500 to your computer. Find instructions in Connecting a Computer.

4 (Optional) Update the firmware version

on Swift DT500.

Find instructions in Updating Firmware.

5 Activate purchased features on Swift

DT500.

Find instructions in Activating Features.

6 Load an Event Logic configuration on

Swift DT500.

Find instructions in Loading Configuration.

7 Disconnect Swift DT500 from your

computer.

8 Connect all peripherals to Swift DT500. Find instructions in Connecting External

Hardware.

9 Connect Swift DT500 to a MOTOTRBO

radio.

Find instructions in Connecting a Radio.

10 Power on the radio.

4.1 Installing Software

To load a configuration and activate the licensed features on your Swift DT500, Install
the following software on your computer:

• TRBOnet Swift CPS

• TRBOnet Swift License Manager

The distribution packages of the required software are available for download at

www.trbonet.com

.

4.2 Installing a Driver

To detect Swift DT500 connected to a USB port, your computer needs a hardware
driver. Windows 10 includes a generic driver for USB connected devices. For an earlier
version of Windows, install the driver that comes with the TRBOnet Swift CPS software.

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Note: TRBOnet Swift CPS needs to be installed on your computer prior to installing

the driver. Refer to Installing Software for details.

To install the driver:

1. If you are running a 64-bit version of Windows, disable the driver signature

enforcement in any preferred way. This is necessary because the provided

driver is not signed.

For instance, you can restart Windows with the S

HIFT key pressed. At the boot

prompt, select the Disable driver signature enforcement option or keep F7
pressed.

3. Go to the Swift CPS installation folder and open the Driver folder located

inside. Right-click the swift-vcom.inf file and select Install from the context

menu.

4. (Optional) If the warning window is displayed, select to install the driver

anyway and complete the installation.

4.3 Updating Firmware

The firmware version loaded to your Swift DT500 may require an update. The Swift
CPS software provides the latest firmware version for Swift DT500.

Note: Firmware update clears configuration from device memory. We recommend

that you save the current configuration to a file before updating firmware on
your device. Information about activated features is not affected by firmware
update.

To load the latest firmware on Swift DT500:

1. Connect Swift DT500 to a computer.

2. Launch the Swift CPS application. If you need to install this software, refer to

Installing Software

for details.

Swift CPS automatically detects the connected device and shows the
information about detected connections in the status bar.

Note: If Swift CPS fails to detect a connected DT500, make sure that you have

installed the USB driver as described in Installing a Driver.

3. Select Update in the Device menu.

The Firmware Update window displays the actual firmware version for each
connected device in section Info about device. The latest available firmware
version appears in the Firmware section.

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Figure 8: Updating the firmware version on Swift DT500

4. If firmware update is necessary, select your device and the latest firmware

version. Click Update to load the latest firmware version.

4.4 Activating Features

To enable Swift Event Logic features on a device, you need to purchase a license. Then
you need to activate the purchased features on your device using the license key.

Note: If configuration loaded to a device includes purchased but not activated

features, such features do not work on the device at runtime.

To activate purchased features:

1. Connect Swift DT500 to a USB port of a computer. The computer must have

access to the Internet during the activation of features.

2. Launch the Swift License Manager application on your computer. If you need

to install this software, refer to Installing Software

for details.

3. Select the Activate products option and enter the license key in the edit box.

Click Next and again Next.

4. On the Connection to Device page, click Swift DT500, then click the tab with

the device information. The Next button becomes available. Click Next.

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Figure 9: Selecting a connected device

5. On the Products Activation page, select the purchased features that you want

to activate on your Swift DT500. Click Activate Products.

Figure 10: Activating licensed features on Swift DT500

6. Close the wizard.

To verify the activated features, do any of the following:

• In the Swift License Manager application, select the Look products on a device

option and click Next. Click Swift DT500 and view the activated features in the
tab with the device information.

• Launch the Swift CPS application and read configuration of your Swift DT500.

The License Information section in the opened tab displays all activated features
as Purchased.

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Figure 11: Verifying the license information on Swift DT500

4.5 Loading Configuration

To use Swift Event Logic, a brand new Swift DT500 needs to be configured. A
configuration defines all events monitored on a device, conditions evaluated for a
triggered event, and actions executed for a triggered event.

To obtain a configuration that meets your business case, you have options as follows:

• Create your configuration in the Swift CPS software.

The user guide for the TRBOnet Swift CPS software describes step by step how
to create a configuration for any type of hardware. This document is available
for download on www.trbonet.com

.

• Order your configuration from the manufacturer of your device.

The manufacturer can provide a configuration that uses standard Event Logic
features, or a configuration with extended capabilities. To order a configuration,
contact our support. Find the contact details for your region in the Contacts
section of this document.

When you have the required configuration, load it to your Swift DT500.

4.5.1 Loading a Configuration with Standard Features

To load a configuration with standard features to Swift DT500:

1. Connect Swift DT500 to the USB port of your computer.

2. Launch the Swift CPS application.

The application automatically detects the connected Swift DT500 and shows the
information about all detected connections in the status bar.

3. Open the desired configuration in Swift CPS:

 To open the configuration file, select Open File in the Device menu. Select

the file and confirm the choice.

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 To open the configuration from another device connected to your computer,

select Read in the Device menu. Select the configured device and confirm
the choice.

The configuration appears in a separate tab.

4. Select Write in the Device menu. If multiple devices are connected to your

computer, select your Swift DT500 and confirm the choice.

The configuration from the opened tab is loaded to your Swift DT500.

5. To verify the result, select Read in the Device menu. If necessary, select the

just configured Swift DT500 and confirm the choice.

The current configuration of your Swift DT500 appears in the DT500 - COM3
tab.

4.5.2 Loading an Extended Configuration

An extended configuration includes configuration settings not supported by the Swift
CPS software. For this reason, you cannot open an extended configuration in Swift
CPS using commands Open File and Read.

To load an extended configuration to Swift DT500:

1. Connect Swift DT500 to the USB port of your computer.

2. Launch the Swift CPS application.

3. Select Write logic to device in the Device menu. Select the configuration file

provided by the manufacturer of your device and confirm the choice.

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5 Demo Mode

The demo mode enables you to test all Event Logic features on your device without
purchasing a license.

If you did not activate any features on your device, it enters the demo mode
automatically when you power on the connected radio. To indicate the demo mode
on a connected device, the radio plays back the tone. If the radio has a display, a demo
mode notification appears.

The demo mode lasts for two hours. After that, the radio displays a warning message
and continues to play back the tone until powered off.

• To continue testing, power on the radio and use the demo mode for the next

two hours.

• To use your device in the normal mode, purchase the required features and

activate them on your device. Find the instructions in Activating Features

.

5.1 Using Demo Mode with Activated Features

If you have activated features on your Swift DT500, you can use the demo mode
whenever necessary.

To activate the demo mode on Swift DT500:

1. Connect your Swift DT500 to a computer.

2. Launch the Swift License Manager software.

3. Select the Activate products option and enter the license key in the edit box.

Click Next and again Next.

4. On the Connection to Device page, click Swift DT500, then click the tab with

the device information. The Next button becomes available. Click Next.

5. On the Product Activation page, click Activate Demo-mode.

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Figure 12: Forcing the demo mode on a device with activated features

The wizard displays a message about the demo mode successfully activated.

6. Close the wizard window.

If you now connect your Swift DT500 to the powered off radio and then power the
radio, your device enters the demo mode.

When forced to use the demo mode, a device preserves the information about all
activated features in memory. When necessary, you can restore the activated features
without incrementing the license count and continue to use your device in the normal
mode.

To restore the activated features:

1. Power off the radio.

2. Reconnect your Swift DT500 to a computer.

3. Launch Swift License Manager software.

4. Select the Activate products option and enter the license key in the edit box.

Click Next and again Next.

5. On the Connection to Device page, click Swift DT500, then click the tab with

the device information. The Next button becomes available. Click Next.

6. On the Product Activation page, select the previously activated features in

the list. Click Restore products.

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Figure 13: Restoring activated features on a device

The wizard displays a message about the activated features successfully
recovered.

7. Close the wizard.

If you now connect your Swift DT500 to the powered off radio and then power on the
radio, your device will enter the normal mode.