iCOM OPC-478UC Cloning Cables Instructions

: June 13, 2024
: ICOM

Table of Contents

iCOM OPC-478UC Cloning Cables
Product Information
SPECIFICATIONS
USB DRIVER INSTALLATION
CABLE CONNECTION
COM PORT CONFIRMATION
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

iCOM OPC-478UC Cloning Cables

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Product Information

The cloning cables and data cables mentioned in the user manual are designed for use with Icom transceivers or receivers and a PC. The cloning cables (OPC- 478UC, OPC-1122U, OPC-2338, OPC-2363) are used for data cloning using Icom cloning software. The data cable (OPC-2357, OPC-966U, OPC-1862, OPC-2344) is specifically designed for performing the OTAR (Over-The-Air-Rekeying) operation with an Icom transceiver (Rekeying Management transceiver) and a PC.

The cables are supplied with a ferrite EMI filter and a CD containing the necessary drivers or software. It is important to read and follow the instructions provided in the manual before using the cables to ensure proper usage and safety.

Precautions

Use the cables indoors only and avoid exposing them to rain, snow, or any liquids.
Avoid letting metal, wire, or other objects touch any internal part of the connectors.
Use only the provided USB cable (OPC-1637) and do not extend it beyond 1.5m (4.9ft) to prevent data errors.
Avoid using harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol when cleaning the cables.
Ensure that your PC supports USB port operation by confirming the Universal Serial Bus controller in the Device Manager.
Connect the cable directly to the PC’s USB port or a self-powered USB hub.
Make sure the USB driver is installed before connecting the cable to the PC to avoid any issues.
Some Icom cloning software may only support ports 1 to 4, so if you have other external devices connected to the USB port, make sure to change their port numbers to avoid conflicts.
Insufficient current capacity of the USB port may cause unstable cloning operations and data errors.

Disposal
The product, literature, or packaging should be disposed of according to the laws and regulations in your area. In the European Union, electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) should be taken to designated collection locations at the end of their working life and not disposed of as unsorted municipal waste.

IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and thoroughly before using the cable.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
These instructions contain important safety and operating details for the cable.

EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS

WORD	DEFINITION
CAUTION	Equipment damage may occur.

NOTE

| If disregarded, inconvenience only. No risk of personal injury, fire, or electric shock.

SUPPLIED ITEMS

IMPORTANT : Some Icom cloning software can only select ports 1 to 4. When several external devices, such as a printer, scanner, or hard disk drive are connected to the USB port, the port number available for the cloning software may be port 5 or higher. Therefore, you must first change the external device to a port number other than 1 to 4.

Thank you for choosing this Icom product. The cloning cable is designed to connect an Icom transceiver or receiver and a PC for data cloning using Icom cloning software. The data cable is designed to connect an Icom transceiver (Rekeying Management transceiver) and a PC for doing the OTAR (Over-The-Air- Rekeying) operation.

Please read these instructions thoroughly before using the cable.

PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION : USE ONLY INDOORS!

NEVER expose the cables to rain, snow, or any liquids.
NEVER let metal, wire, or other objects touch any internal part of the connectors.

CAUTION : NEVER use a USB cable other than the OPC-1637. DO NOT extend the USB cable. When a cable longer than 1.5 m (4.9 ft) is used, a data error may occur.

DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzene or alcohol when cleaning, as they will damage the cables.
Ensure that your PC supports USB port operation by confirming the Universal Serial Bus controller is in the PC’s Device Manager.
Connect the cable to the PC’s USB port directly, or a self-powered USB hub.
Approximately 20 mA of current is required. Insufficient current capacity of the USB port can cause unstable cloning operation and a data error.

CAUTION: You MUST install the USB driver BEFORE you connect the cable to the PC. Otherwise, you will have to:

disconnect the cable
install the driver
reconnect the cable

Cloning software compatibility
The connectors of OPC-478UC, OPC-966U, and OPC-1122U USB-type cloning cables are the same as the same numbered RS-232C type cables. Therefore, you can use the USB-type cables with most of the Icom cloning software that requires the RS-232C type cables.

SPECIFICATIONS

Usable temperature range:
- OPC-2338/OPC-2344 0˚C to +60˚C (+32˚F to +140˚F)
- Others –10˚C to +60˚C (+14˚F to +140˚F)
Cable length (approximately):
- OPC-478UC 520 mm (20.5 inches)
- OPC-2363 300 mm (11.8 inches)
- Others 250 mm (9.8 inches)
- OPC-1637 (USB cable) 1500 mm (4.9 feet)
Weight (approximately):
- OPC-478UC 40 g (1.4 oz)
- OPC-966U 54 g (1.9 oz)
- OPC-1122U/OPC-2344 34 g (1.2 oz)
- OPC-1862/OPC-2338 57 g (2.0 oz)
- OPC-2357 66 g (2.3 oz)
- OPC-2363 37 g (1.3 oz)
- OPC-1637 (USB cable) 49 g (1.7 oz)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Operating System (OS)
- Microsoft® Windows® 10 32-bit/64-bit
- Microsoft® Windows® 8.1* 32 bit/64 bit
- Microsoft® Windows® 7 32-bit/64-bit
- Except for Microsoft® Windows® RT.
Others
- A USB 1.1 or 2.0 port

USB DRIVER INSTALLATION

(STEP 1)

When installing the USB driver, log in as the administrator.
These instructions are based on using Windows 10.
The displayed dialog boxes, indications, or operations may differ slightly from the following instructions, depending on your operating system, its service pack level, and/or system settings.

Make sure Windows has completed its start-up, and no other applications are running
Insert the supplied CD into the CD drive
Double click “ICOM USB DriverInstaller_B.exe” contained in the CD.
- When “User Account Control” appears, click [Yes] to continue.
Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Icom USB -to serial Ver. B” appears.
- Click [Next >] to begin the installation.
If “Windows Security” appears, click “Install”.
After the installation has been completed, “InstallShield Wizard Complete” appears. Click [Finish].
NOTE: After the USB driver installation has been completed (Step 1), connect the cable to the PC (Step 2 in the next section).

CABLE CONNECTION

(STEP 2)

After completing Step 1, connect the cloning cable or data cable to the PC. The PC automatically starts the USB-to-Serial Comm Port installation.
Connect the cloning cable or data cable to the USB cable, and then the USB cable to the PC’s USB port, as illustrated below.
Attach the Ferrite EMI filter to the USB cable and the tip of the strain relief.
Depending on the computer, a confirmation screen for restart is displayed

COM PORT CONFIRMATION

(STEP 3)
After the driver installation has been completed, confirm the driver’s availability and the port number. The COM port number is used to set communications with the cloning software.

Select “Desktop” and click the folder icon at the bottom of the screen.The “Libraries” window is displayed
Right-click [This PC], and then click [Properties], as shown below.
The “System” window appears
Click [Device Manager].
- “Device Manager” appears.
Click the “>” next to “Ports (COM&LPT).” Confirm that “Icom USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COM✱)” is displayed.
In this example, the COM port number is “4.”
- If the COM port number is not displayed, or several numbers are displayed at the same time like “Icom USB-to-Serial Comm Port (COM✱)(COM✱),” the driver may not be properly installed. In such a case, uninstall the USB driver and install it again.
- You can uninstall the program using the “Uninstall a program” in the Windows Control Panel.

DISPOSAL
The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on your product, literature, or packaging reminds you that in the European Union, all electrical and electronic products, batteries, and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) must be taken to designated collection locations at the end of their working life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. Dispose of them according to the laws in your area.

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