SETTING UP NX-5000 RADIOS FOR BLUETOOTH DATA OPERATION

Mobile Radio NX-5XXX (Bluetooth Data)
Use-KPG-D1 programmer

 Under Transceiver Settings:

• Go to Optional Features/Optional Features 1/Serial Interface
      COM port Bluetooth = Data
      Set PC Interface Protocol = Version 2
   
• Go to Optional Features/Optional Features 2/GPS Bluetooth
      Uncheck GPS (Android device controls GPS)
      Check Bluetooth (RF Deck/Control Head 1)
      Under Bluetooth, check Bluetooth Discoverable
• In Bluetooth Device Name Panel select Name Type = Text.
• Enter a Text Name e.g. WebLink-001  (each Android device MUST be matched to the Radio UID).
   
• Go to Personal/System X/System Information/NXDN Conventional
      Under Unit ID (Own) enter a unit ID for this unit. This ID must also be set in the DataGate server to identify transmissions from/to this radio.
• Go to Personal/System X/Personal Features/NXDN Conventional
      Base ID Type = Unit ID
      Set the Base ID to the ID programmed into the base unit. e,g, U00001

Update radio settings and close programmer.

• Using the radio buttons, MENU scroll to Bluetooth. and ensure there is a spare Bluetooth device option. The radios can handle up to three devices.
• Restart the radio.

ANDROID SMARTPHONE OR TABLET SETTINGS

If you are setting up a new Android device you may have to allow the following.

1. Allow unknown application.
2. Update Google Play

First time set-up requires the Android device and target NX-5000 radio to be in close proximity to enable pairing. Also a copy of Weblink Kenwood BT should be installed and running.

• Open Android settings
• Turn on Bluetooth (ensure Bluetooth is active in the Radio)
• double click on the Bluetooth line to open the pairing screen
• Any paired units will be displayed.
• Tap "search for devices" usually located in the top right corner
• The Target radio should appear in "AVAILABLE DEVICES"  e.g. WebLinkXXX
• Tap the WeblinkXXX line to start pairing. Both the radio and Android device should display a matched pairing code.
• Quickly OK pairing in both the radio and device. You may have to repeat if the link timed out.

This completes the radio to device pairing. Thereafter the device will automatically pair with the assigned radio when in range. You should hear two beep after a few seconds confirming pairing is active.

NOTE! Initial Bluetooth paring has to be set-up carefully. Both the Android device and the WebGate App have to be paired. It may be necessary to power cycle the radio a couple of times. We have also noticed that the Radio Bluetooth screen may state the Bluetooth is not connected when it actually is. It is best to send a test message which the radio is in front of you. The radio should go into transmit mode as soon as the Android message is sent over the Bluetooth link.

SET UP WEBLINK IN ANDROID DEVICE (ensure you have installed the latest WebLink Kenwood BT version) e.g. WebLink  KW v3 xxx

As it is assumed that the Android Tablet/Smartphone will be dedicated for NEXEDGE NX5XXXX text messaging, it is advisable to turn of WiFi the device when not required.

• Within WebLink screen tap on settings
• Enter password slowly. Default is "admin1234"
• Select  NETWORK
• Touch Scan
• Select the paired link. Should be WeblinkXXX
• Enter the Radio UID e.g. U00001
• Tap SAVE to complete BT settings

GPS REPORTS

GPS data is processed separately within the NEXEDGE Radio and transmitted over the network. Due to limited NEXEDGE bandwidth, Maps cannot be streamed into the device so WebGate only processes two-way text messaging.

Base Radio Set-Up

• Go to Edit/Optional Features/Optional Features 1/Common Page 3 menu.
  • COM port 1  = Data + GPS Data Output, 2 Stop Bit, 9600 baud.
• Go to Edit/NXDN/General 1 menu.
  • Enter a Unit ID (Own) for this unit. This ID must also be set in the DataGate server to identify transmissions from this radio.
  • Base ID Type = Unit ID
  • Set the Base ID to the ID programmed into the base unit.

Base Radio Connections

There are a number of ways to connect the base radio to the computer running DataGate.

1. Direct serial cable connection.
2. Serial to Ethernet adaptor. This permits remote connections over IP
3. Direct IP to repeater using IP Console.

For additional support when connection problems appear click here

The following diagram shows the connections required to adapt the radio's DB-25 connector to a female DB-9.

Radio DB-25 to DB-9 female wiring

The following diagram shows the connections required to adapt the radio's DB-25 connector to a male DB-9. (to connect to MDT5700)

Radio DB-25 to DB-9 Male wiring

Software Set-Up

Refer to the main NXDN setup page

Undated:  Nov-22-2015