
Figure 96: GTR 8000 Base Radio Modules
NOTICE:
The IP address for the device is available through a serial port connection in
Configuration/Service Software (CSS) in the
Tools
menu.
Prerequisites:
Before replacing the transceiver, pull configuration and hardware information from the
transceiver into the Unified Network Configurator (UNC) by performing a “Pull All” procedure from the
UNC. See the “Scheduling the Pull of Device Configurations” section in the
Unified Network
Configurator
manual.
This step may not be possible if communication is severed between the transceiver and the UNC, or if
the transceiver is within a K core or non-networked site.
Procedure:
1
Wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap and connect its cable to a verified good ground.
CAUTION:
Wear the ESD strap throughout this procedure to prevent ESD damage to
any components.
2
Locate the transceiver module being replaced.
3
If the transceiver module is not operational, go to
.
4
Connect to the transceiver module Ethernet service port using CSS. See
an Ethernet Port Link on page 140
5
Save the base radio configuration to the service computer/laptop as follows:
a
From the menu, select
File
→
Read Configuration From Device
.
b
At the confirmation screen, click
OK
.
c
When the
Progress Monitor
screen is complete, click
OK
.
d
From the menu, select
File
→
Save As
.
e
On the
Properties Screen
, enter the IP address of the base radio. Click
OK
.
f
On the
Save
window, select the directory where you want to save the configuration file, type
a meaningful name for the file (use .cpl as the extension or do not type an extension). Press
E
NTER
.
The base radio configuration is saved to the location indicated. The configuration file is reloaded
later to the replacement transceiver.
6
For a trunked base radio, place the base radio into Service Mode so that the system does not
attribute the loss of channel to a failure:
a
From the menu, select
Service
→
Test and Measurement Screen
.
The
Test and Measurement Screen
appears.
b
Click
Change to Service Mode
.
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