USB Portable Programming Cable

The Motorola PMKN4012B Portable Programming Cable is a professional USB programming and data cable designed for compatible Motorola MOTOTRBO portable two-way radios.

The PMKN4012B provides a direct wired connection between a compatible portable radio and a computer's USB port, allowing radio technicians, fleet administrators, dealers, and system managers to program and configure supported Motorola radios using the appropriate Motorola programming software.

Designed for professional radio programming and fleet management, the PMKN4012B supports a wide range of compatible MOTOTRBO portable radios, including select XPR 6000 and XPR 7000 Series models.

Unlike Motorola's PMKN4013C Programming, Test and Alignment Cable, the PMKN4012B is intended primarily for radio programming and data applications rather than technical RF testing and alignment.

Key Features

• Genuine Motorola Solutions programming accessory

• Portable radio programming cable

• USB computer connection

• Designed for compatible Motorola MOTOTRBO portable radios

• Supports radio programming

• Supports radio configuration

• Supports compatible data applications

• Provides direct radio-to-computer connectivity

• Designed for use with compatible Motorola programming software

• Suitable for reading and writing radio configurations

• Suitable for individual radio programming

• Suitable for fleet programming and configuration

• Useful for professional radio maintenance

• Compatible with select XPR 6000 Series radios

• Compatible with select XPR 7000 Series radios

• Compatible with select corresponding international MOTOTRBO models

• Suitable for Motorola radio dealers

• Suitable for communications technicians

• Suitable for fleet administrators

• Programming software required separately

• Portable radio sold separately

• Computer sold separately

• Motorola part number: PMKN4012B

• Base part number: PMKN4012

Programming Applications

The PMKN4012B provides the wired connection required for supported Motorola radio programming applications.

Depending on the connected radio and programming software, the cable can be used for functions such as:

• Reading radio configurations

• Writing radio configurations

• Channel programming

• Frequency configuration

• Talkgroup configuration

• Contact configuration

• Scan-list configuration

• Button configuration

• Radio settings

• Fleet configuration

• Supported data applications

• Radio maintenance

The exact functions available depend on the radio model, firmware, and Motorola programming software being used.

USB Connection

The PMKN4012B connects a compatible portable radio directly to a:

Computer USB Port

This provides the communication interface required for compatible Motorola programming and data applications.

The direct USB connection makes the PMKN4012B convenient for both individual radio programming and larger fleet configuration operations.

Compatible MOTOTRBO Radios

Documented compatibility includes select Motorola MOTOTRBO portable radios such as:

• Motorola XPR 6100

• Motorola XPR 6300

• Motorola XPR 6350

• Motorola XPR 6380

• Motorola XPR 6500

• Motorola XPR 6550

• Motorola XPR 6580

• Motorola XPR 7350

• Motorola XPR 7380

• Motorola XPR 7550

• Motorola XPR 7580

• Select corresponding newer-generation and international MOTOTRBO models

Compatibility should always be verified against the exact radio model before ordering.

XPR 7000 Series

Motorola service documentation identifies the PMKN4012B as a programming cable for compatible XPR 7000 Series portable radios.

For these radios, the cable connects the portable radio to a USB port for:

Radio Programming & Data Applications

This makes it useful for organizations that need to configure or maintain fleets of compatible MOTOTRBO portable radios.

Programming Software

The PMKN4012B provides the physical USB connection between the radio and computer.

Appropriate Motorola programming software is required to read, configure, and write supported radios.

Programming software is not included with the cable.

Users should verify the appropriate software and software version required for their particular radio model and firmware.

PMKN4012B vs. PMKN4013C

The PMKN4012B should not be confused with the closely related:

PMKN4013C Portable Programming, Test & Alignment Cable

The primary difference is:

PMKN4012B = Programming & Data Applications

PMKN4013C = Programming, Testing & Alignment

For customers who simply need to program compatible radios through USB, the PMKN4012B is the programming-focused option.

For professional service facilities that also need supported testing and alignment functionality, the PMKN4013C is the appropriate service cable.

Professional Programming Accessory

The PMKN4012B is particularly useful for:

• Motorola radio dealers

• Two-way radio service centers

• Communications technicians

• Fleet administrators

• Radio system managers

• Professional radio installers

• Organizations maintaining their own MOTOTRBO fleets

Its direct USB interface provides a convenient way to configure compatible radios individually or as part of a larger fleet.

Important

The PMKN4012B is a portable USB programming and data cable.

It is not a charging cable.

It is not an RF test cable.

It does not provide the same testing and alignment functionality as the PMKN4013C.

Compatible Motorola programming software is required for radio configuration.

Programming software is not included.

The portable radio and computer are sold separately.

Always verify compatibility with the exact radio model and programming software before ordering.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Motorola Solutions
Part Number: PMKN4012B
Base Part Number: PMKN4012
Product Type: Portable Programming Cable
Computer Interface: USB
Radio Platform: Motorola MOTOTRBO / Supported Motorola Portable Radios
Programming: Yes
Data Applications: Yes
Testing & Alignment: No – Use PMKN4013C for Supported Service Applications
Radio Included: No
Computer Included: No
Programming Software Included: No
Primary Application: Radio Programming, Configuration and Data Applications