TS-2000(X) /TS-B2000 Firmware updating procedure |
Last updated : July 28, 2015 |
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The TS-2000(X)/B2000 firmware is stored in the main CPU chip which contains a built-in flash ROM.
This manual describes the method of updating the firmware of the TS-2000(X)/B2000.
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1. Requirements |
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A personal computer. (IBM PC or compatible) |
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The firmware updating program. |
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This program runs on Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, or Windows® 8.1 operating system.
About 1MB of free hard drive space is needed to install this program.At least 5MB of memory is required to run this program. |
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When installing, running and uninstalling this program, you must have administrative privileges. |
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An RS-232C straight cable. |
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(With D-SUB 9-pin female connector for the TS-2000(X)/B2000 COM connector) |
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COM Pin No. |
COM Pin Name
Ref. : Computer |
Function
Ref. : Transceiver |
I/O
Ref. : Transceiver |
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NC |
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2 |
RXD |
Transmit data |
Output |
3 |
TXD |
Receive data |
Input |
4 |
NC |
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5 |
GND |
Signal ground |
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6 |
NC |
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7 |
RTS |
Receive enable |
Input |
8 |
CTS |
Transmit enable |
Output |
9 |
NC |
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2. Firmware updating program installation |
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Extract the downloaded file "TS2K_XXX.zip" into a designated folder.("XXX" is a 3-digit numeric version number.) |
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In the designated folder, a folder labeled "TS2K_XXX." will be created. |

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Execute the "Setup.exe" file within the folder to begin installation. |
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Once installation begins, follow the instructions that appear on the screen. |
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3. TS-2000(X)/B2000 baud rate setting |
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Press (Power) to turn the transceiver ON. |
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Set the communication baud rate of your TS-2000(X)/B2000 to 9600bps (Menu 56). |
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4. Start TS-2000(X)/B2000 firmware updating program |
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Start the TS-2000 firmware updating program
[Start] [Programs] [KENWOOD] [TS-2000 Update] [TS-2000 Update] |
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Select the serial port you will use. |
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To start communication between the PC and the TS-2000(X)/B2000, click OK. The following dialog box will appear. |
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5. Transceiver recognition steps |
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Press (Power)
to turn the transceiver OFF. |
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Connect the TS-2000(X)/B2000 to the PC using an RS-232C straight cable as shown above. |
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Press (Power)
to turn the transceiver ON. |
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Click OK. |
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The following dialog box will appear. |
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Note : This transceiver recognition step is required only in the 1st execution after installation. |
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6. Firmware writing procedures |
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Remove the DC power supply cable from the TS-2000(X)/B2000. |
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Remove the RS-232C cable from the TS-2000(X)/B2000. |
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Remove the bottom cover of the TS-2000(X)/B2000. |
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Turn the switch (S1) ON.
The switch is located on the PC board as shown below. |
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The DC power supply cable must be removed before the switch (S1) is turned ON. |
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Move the tab of the switch (S1) gently;
Rough handling may cause it to break. |
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Reconnect the RS-232C cable to the TS-2000(X)/B2000. |
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Reconnect the DC power supply cable to the TS-2000(X)/B2000. |
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The transceiver does not turn on any indicators, but it is ready to rewrite firmware.
Do not operate (Power) switch during the firmware writing mode. |
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When you are ready, click OK.
The new firmware will be transferred into the main CPU flash ROM.
It takes about 7 minutes to write the new firmware. |
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After the firmware writing step is completed, the following confirmation dialog box will appear. |
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Click OK. |
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The following information dialog box will appear. |
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Notes : |
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Do not operate the power switch of the transceiver during the firmware writing mode. |
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Do not operate a keyboard and mouse while updating the firmware.
(Such as move the dialog box or right click a task bar while updating the firmware.
It may cause a communication error.) |
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Do not worry if the firmware writing step fails for some reason.
(e.g. RS-232C cable has a bad contact or there is an unexpected power failure) |
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The status of the firmware writing step is backed up on your PC.
Remove and reconnect the power supply cable.
Then repeat the firmware writing step. |
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7. Post Updating steps |
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Remove the power supply cable from the TS-2000(X)/B2000. |
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Remove the RS-232C cable from the TS-2000(X)/B2000. |
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Turn the switch (S1) OFF. |
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Reattach the bottom cover of the TS-2000(X)/B2000. |
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Reconnect the power supply cable to the TS-2000(X)/B2000. |
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Execute the FULL RESET function of the TS-2000(X)/B2000 as follows. |
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8. FULL RESET |
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a: TS-2000(X) |
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Press (Power) to turn the transceiver on while pressing and holding [A=B]. |
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"FULL RESET PUSH A=B SW" message will appear. |
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Press [A=B] to perform the FULL RESET. |
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b: TS-B2000 |
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Press (Power) to turn the transceiver on. |
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Press [Reset] button on the front panel to perform the FULL RESET. |
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9. Uninstalling the firmware updating program |
Select "TS-2000 Update" in "Uninstall a program" in the Control Panel and follow the instructions that appear on the display to uninstall the software. |
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