Required Service Tools
In order to provide the best service to the
end user, you should keep the following
items in your shop:
VPL-1 – Our basic programming cable. This cable
programs most of our models with various adaptors to fit
each model. It connects to your computer via COMM
Port1.
FIF-10A – This is our newer programming cable that
programs most of our models with various adaptors to fit
each model. The FIF-10A uses your computers USB
port.
Required Service Tools
Many new computers do not come with comm ports
unless specifically requested. All come with USB
ports now. The FIF-10A is not a USB to serial port
(comm port) adaptor. Those types of adaptors have
proven to be only 50% reliable.
If you have only a USB port, use the FIF-10A. It is a
true USB device.
Also, the FIF-10A is capable of updating firmware as
well. This eliminates the need for a separate
firmware writer (and power supply)
Required Service Tools
Model CT-42A VPL-1 + FIF-10A + FIF-10A
Prog Prog Prog Firmware?
VX-160/180 Yes No CT-106 No
VX-350 Yes No CT-106 Yes
VX-410/420 Yes No CT-106 No
VX-510L No Yes No No
VX-537 No Yes CT-105 Yes
VX-600/900 No CT-70 CT-105 Yes
VX-800 No CT-70 CT-105 Yes
VX-820 No CT-115 CT-108 Yes
VX-920 No CT-115 CT-108 Yes
Required Service Tools
Model VPL-1 + FIF-10A + FIF-10A
Prog Prog Firmware?
VX-2100/2200 Yes CT-104A No
VX-2500/3200 Yes CT-104A Yes
VX-4100/4200 Yes CT-104A Yes
VX-5500/6000 CT-70 CT-105 Yes *
VXR-1000 Yes No No
VXR-7000 Yes No No
VXR-9000 Yes CT-104A No
*Requires Firmware 4.08 or higher and CE49 4.03 or higher
Required Service Tools
If you will be supporting VX-4000/5500/6000
mobiles, to perform alignment, you will need:
CT-88 – Alignment cable
FIF-8 – Firmware writer
SVC49 – Alignment software
All other software driver alignment models use
the FIF-10A cable or the VPL-1 cable.