Vertex/Cimarron VMDE200 Issue. Bad Board?

[carlos7801]

Hello hope all is well. Having an issue with an otion board that maybe went bad. When in a radio it will be seen as the sub cpu, will go into sub clone and even take programming, however when enabeling the signalling options the radio all of a sudden stops all function on the channel the signalling is selected for. All radios used have current up to date firmware and I'm thinking maybe a reflash TO THE BOARD itself? if thats possible and if anyone can provide any pointers. Thanks

 

[radiotweester]

Radio? CE software version? You're reading the radio with the VDME installed and editing that read file and not a default? Check that your option shows in the read file of the CE
There was not any firmware flash option I know of in the field for these boards.
*Just a guess, there might be some conflict if the firmware included MDC encode like the VX4200, make sure the correct signalling type and option are selected.
Cimmeron Technologies (VME100/VDME200) is now part of AVTEC. The downloads were wiped after the merger, but now CE73 for the board and others seem to be back. cimtechcorp.com/downloads/software I've not contacted them since Vertex was independent (a WHILE ago). There's also avtecinc dot com /support

 

[carlos7801]

I'm gonna specify the tests and conditions thoroughly so you see where I am stumped. I have tested this board on 3 radios: A VX-800, VX-824, and VX537. All radios listed have up to date firmware loaded using the proper FIF interface and cables. The CE software for all 3 shows the Sub CPU as VMDE200, so it sees the board is there. HOWEVER, upon selecting a signalling option per channel once uploaded and the radio is rebooted, the radio does nothing on the channel the option board is being used on. won't let the radios TX or RX audio, but get this it'll decode the IDs on the displays no issue. The board will read with CE73 no issue and will write no issue. Never bumped into this before and I deal with these boards regularly.

 

[radiotweester]

Yeah... that is ODD! 3 different model radios like that with the same thing leads me to your conclusion too.
I've got a few more questions that might spur an idea, but I think I'd try their tech support (if they're still around).
1 red flag is you mentioned FIF. Are you using an actual FIF box??? If so, THAT could be a problem. The 8, 10 and 12 (hope I'm remembering #s right) were just for firmware writing. Programming was done with VPL-1 or CT-42 and a bunch of adapters. I don't know the newer USB part #. Are you using serial or USB for programming? An older OS? It's not as bad as Motorola and the 386, but Win10 and even Win7 wouldn't play well with some of the older CE versions, even with compatibility settings turned on.
*perhaps some useless questions, but it's always easier for me with hands on.

 

[carlos7801]

in response to your response, here's what's up! Very confusing but follow me lol..

I currently use an FIF-10A USB Cable interface with the CT-108 cable and CT-124B firmware writing cable for all my vertex products, which Ive had 0 issues with even running all my CEs on windows 10 Believe it or not. I also keep a windows 7 computer as a backup, but yeah this all works fine with no issues whatsoever in terms of actual programming. The interface does everything i need it to, from firmware writing to codeplug read and write. Not useless questions at all but never hurts to ask, i'll give the tech support a call if they're around and see if they can help me. there is a way to reflash the board but i don't quite understand how or dont have the file for the reflash, however it is possible for the board. Worst case i have a paperweight VMDE