Difference between revisions of "SPE 1.3/2K"
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To connect and use the SPE 2K amplifier follow the steps below. | To connect and use the SPE 2K amplifier follow the steps below. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Cable Connections== |
| − | Two serial connections are required for the '''SPE 1.3/2K''' to communicate with '''DDUtil'''. One for | + | Two serial connections are required for the '''SPE 1.3/2K''' to communicate with '''DDUtil/Radio'''. One for '''Remote Commands''' and one for '''Band Switching'''. And before you ask, there's no option for this. It's set in concrete by '''SPE'''. |
| − | ===Remote Commands=== | + | ===Remote Commands (DDUtil)=== |
Use either the USB cable furnished with the amplifier or the '''Port''' connector on the back of the amp. | Use either the USB cable furnished with the amplifier or the '''Port''' connector on the back of the amp. | ||
| − | ====USB Connector==== | + | ====USB Connector (recommended)==== |
| − | Follow the manual for connecting this port. '''Note:''' the connection is the same as for the | + | Follow the manual for connecting this port. '''Note:''' the connection is the same as for the '''SPE Term 2K''' software. |
====Port Connector==== | ====Port Connector==== | ||
If the '''Port''' connector is used a special cable is required and must be fabricated as follows using standard '''DB9M/F''' connectors (ref user manual section 13.5).<br> | If the '''Port''' connector is used a special cable is required and must be fabricated as follows using standard '''DB9M/F''' connectors (ref user manual section 13.5).<br> | ||
<span style="color:red">'''Danger Warning!!!'''</span><br> | <span style="color:red">'''Danger Warning!!!'''</span><br> | ||
| − | '''''DO NOT''''' use a store bought serial cable for this connection! The wiring is wrong and can damage the amp. | + | '''''DO NOT''''' use a store bought serial cable for this connection! The wiring is wrong and can damage the amp. Use the following diagram for the '''Port''' conector. |
'''Port''' (DB9M) '''PC''' (DB9F) | '''Port''' (DB9M) '''PC''' (DB9F) | ||
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===Band Switching=== | ===Band Switching=== | ||
| + | ====Fabricate Cable==== | ||
| + | The '''SPE 1.3/2K''' amps require a separate serial connection for band switching. The '''Cat #1''' connector is normally used for this function. A cable must be fabricated as follows. '''Note:''' The '''DB9F''' and '''DB15M''' connectors are supplied with the amp, but are available from almost any supply house like Mouser or DigiKey. | ||
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| + | '''Cat''' (DB15M) '''PC''' (DB9F) | ||
| + | ---------------------------------- | ||
| + | TX232 / 9 <------------< 2 / RX PC | ||
| + | RX232 / 1 >------------> 3 / TX PC | ||
| + | Gnd / 4 -------------- 5 / Gnd | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Setup DDUtil==== | ||
| + | #Connect the cable you just fabricated to any open PC serial port (you can use any spare COM Port or a USB to Serial port). | ||
| + | #On '''DDUtil's Ports''' tab '''Passive Listener''' group follow these steps:<br> | ||
| + | #*Set the '''Port''' drop-down to agree with the port where the cable is connected. | ||
| + | #*Set the '''Comm''' drop-down to '''9600 8-N-1'''. | ||
| + | #*Select the '''Follow Radio''' check box. | ||
| + | #*In the '''Radio Type''' drop-down select '''Kenwood'''. | ||
| + | #* No other settings are needed. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The amp should now follow the radio and switch to the correct band. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Setup the SPE1.3/2K Amp==== | ||
| + | #Set CAT to "Kenwood" | ||
| + | #Set Baud Rate to "9600" | ||
==DDUtil Setup== | ==DDUtil Setup== | ||
Revision as of 10:30, 23 October 2015
Contents
General
DDUtil can remotely control the SPE 1.3/2k amplifier using RS232 serial ports attached to your PC. The following actions can be controlled from DDUtil. Note: the following descriptions are for the 2K model. Some features on the 1.3K are different so consult the owners manual for differences.
- Power On/Off
- Operate/Stby (toggle)
- PA Temp display
- Antenna selection (toggle: 1-6)
- Output Power (toggle: Low/Med/High)
- Input (toggle: 1-2)
- Tune (initiate)
- Display (reset amp alarm)
- Alarms and Warnings display
To connect and use the SPE 2K amplifier follow the steps below.
Cable Connections
Two serial connections are required for the SPE 1.3/2K to communicate with DDUtil/Radio. One for Remote Commands and one for Band Switching. And before you ask, there's no option for this. It's set in concrete by SPE.
Remote Commands (DDUtil)
Use either the USB cable furnished with the amplifier or the Port connector on the back of the amp.
USB Connector (recommended)
Follow the manual for connecting this port. Note: the connection is the same as for the SPE Term 2K software.
Port Connector
If the Port connector is used a special cable is required and must be fabricated as follows using standard DB9M/F connectors (ref user manual section 13.5).
Danger Warning!!!
DO NOT use a store bought serial cable for this connection! The wiring is wrong and can damage the amp. Use the following diagram for the Port conector.
Port (DB9M) PC (DB9F) ---------------------------------- TX232 / 7 <------------< 2 / RX PC RX232 / 8 >------------> 3 / TX PC Gnd / 5 -------------- 5 / Gnd
Band Switching
Fabricate Cable
The SPE 1.3/2K amps require a separate serial connection for band switching. The Cat #1 connector is normally used for this function. A cable must be fabricated as follows. Note: The DB9F and DB15M connectors are supplied with the amp, but are available from almost any supply house like Mouser or DigiKey.
Cat (DB15M) PC (DB9F) ---------------------------------- TX232 / 9 <------------< 2 / RX PC RX232 / 1 >------------> 3 / TX PC Gnd / 4 -------------- 5 / Gnd
Setup DDUtil
- Connect the cable you just fabricated to any open PC serial port (you can use any spare COM Port or a USB to Serial port).
- On DDUtil's Ports tab Passive Listener group follow these steps:
- Set the Port drop-down to agree with the port where the cable is connected.
- Set the Comm drop-down to 9600 8-N-1.
- Select the Follow Radio check box.
- In the Radio Type drop-down select Kenwood.
- No other settings are needed.
The amp should now follow the radio and switch to the correct band.
Setup the SPE1.3/2K Amp
- Set CAT to "Kenwood"
- Set Baud Rate to "9600"
