The new configuration app is available for Windows, Linux and
Raspberry Pi. Links are on the Downloads page. The configuration app is a
standalone application and does not require any special installation. Just
unzip into a folder of your choice. It is not recommended to place it
on the desktop.
Prerequisites:
1 - The BM-5 or SM-8 firmware must be at least version 3 or later.
2 - The Radio Number of the unit must be known as this determines the device
address on the Shacklan network. This can be set from the front panel .
New units will have the factory default setting of Radio 1.
Configuration procedure:
![]() Step 2 - Click on the COM port you wish to use. This can either be a USB connection to the unit being configured or another device on the network. If choosing another device on the network configuration will take place over the ShackLAN network. Step 3 - A successful connection will be indicated by the green Connected bar. Step 4 - Set the option in the Radio Setup box to match your radio. Items in the Options box are: Radio Polling - Checking this box will enable the controller to poll the radio for frequency information. Polling is automatically halted if the controller detects another device, such as a logging program, polling the radio. Radio Timeout - This option should normally be enabled. It can be disabled for troubleshooting purposes if the controller loses frequency data from your radio periodically due to communications conflicts. Auto on Band Change - This feature will automatically place the controller in Auto mode when a band change is detected. This helps prevent transmitting in a wrong antenna accidentally. Aux RS-232 Output - The controller can send frequency data out the RS-232 port when using either Band Data or Icom radios. This is useful for sending frequency data to other devices such as an amplifier, tuner, etc. It is fixed at 9600 baud. This setting controls what format of the frequency data. Click on Save to upload your settings into the controller. |
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![]() Step 7 - Now it is time to assign relay outputs for each of your antennas. Select the antenna from the list and click on the relay buttons to turn a relay on or off for that antenna. Click on Save for each antenna after you have made your relay selections. |
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