TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) Page OPERATIONAL MODES - DIP SWITCH CONTROL STD/REPEATER ............19 OPERATIONAL MODES - DIP SWITCH CONTROL ENHANCED CHARGER ..........19 MOUNTING THE UNIT ............ 21 INTERCONNECT CABLE ..........23 Power Leads..............24 Speaker Leads (For P2 Enhanced Vehicular Charger Only) ..............
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3. Dynamite Blasting Caps - Dynamite blasting caps may be caused to explode by operating a radio within 500 feet of the blasting caps. Always obey the "Turn Off Two-Way Radios" signs posted where dynamite is being used. When transporting blasting caps in your vehicle: a.
SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USERS OF MOBILE RADIOS RECOMMENDED BY • Read the literature on the safe operation of the radio. • Keep both hands on the steering wheel and the microphone in its hanger whenever the vehicle is in motion. •...
3. It is against the law to send false call letters or false distress or emergency messages. The FCC requires that you keep conversations brief and confine them to business. To save time, use coded messages whenever possible. 4. Using your radio to send personal messages (except in an emergency) is a violation of FCC rules.
Standard Vehicular Charger (344A4616P1) and Enhanced Vehicular Charger (344A4616P2) units can be used with both the M-RK I and M-RK II Personal radios with swivel mount or belt clips attached. Any of the four batteries listed below can be used with the MR-K I, or II radios and these chargers.
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provides audio level adjustment for the external speaker. The MRK's volume setting does not affect the audio level of the charger. With the Enhanced charger, operation of the M-RK radio while inserted in the charger is possible even though the NICAD battery is completely discharged.
Ehanced Charger operating via the ORION™ Control Head. For operation in configuration (3) see the applicable Operator's Manual. Standard Vehicular Charger (with Repeater) (344A4616P1) Operation of the chargers is automatic when the M-RK personal radio is inserted. The radio is inserted in the charger when the battery needs recharging.
the charger unit for recharging. Charging commences immediately, whether or not the UDC INTERFACE is engaged. The radio is normally operated via a vehicular repeater with this charger to improve communication range. For this operation, the operator takes the following steps: 1.
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2. Insert the M-RK Personal Radio into the charger by sliding it down into the slot. The radio should be inserted so that the front of it faces the top of the charger unit (as shown in Figure 2). When fully inserted, the radio extends approximately 1/8" inch above the front of the charger.
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UDC Released UDC Engaged Figure 3 - UDC Connector Rotary Latch Knob 5. If desired, the radio can now be locked into the charger to prevent unauthorized removal. To lock the radio in the charger, insert the key in the hole in the RELEASE BUTTON, turn in a clockwise direction until it stops and remove the key.
FRONT PANEL SWITCHES AND INDICATORS Standard Vehicular Charger (344A4616P1) This front panel contains three (3) indicator lights; RPT, RDY, and CHRG, an ON/OFF switch for the Repeater Radio and the UDC ROTARY LATCH KNOB. (1) Indicator Lights - RPT (Amber) - Lights if the Repeater Radio is enabled.
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CHRG (Yellow) - Lights when radio is first inserted in the charger. Indicates Radio is being "fast" charged. (2) ON/OFF Volume Control Switch - This switch powers the radio for operation as a mobile. Check to assure that the UDC LATCH KNOB is in the "engaged"...
BATTERY CHARGER DETAILS NOTE To maximize nickel cadmium battery life, the M-RK vehicular chargers are designed with automatic controls which limit the rapid charging of M-RK batteries if the internal battery temperature is below 0° C (+32° F) or above +45° C (+113° F). The charger indicates this high or low internal temperature condition by a yellow LED which blinks at a slow rate.
If any damage has occurred to the equipment during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately. ¨ M-RK Standard Vehicular Charger 344A4616P1 ¨ M-RK Enhanced Vehicular Charger 344A4616P2 ¨...
¨ Mounting Bracket and Mounting Hardware 344A4616P11 (mounting hardware includes four machine screws, four lock washers, six self-tapping screws and one cable tie) ¨ Operator's/Installation Manual LBI-38935 (this manual) PLANNING THE INSTALLATION The installation of the Standard Vehicular Charger or the Enhanced Vehicular Charger should be carefully planned, before work actually begins.
• observing quality wiring techniques Ericsson GE recommends that the unit be installed by one of the many authorized General Electric Service Stations located throughout the United States. Personnel at these centers are experienced in installations of this type of equipment and can provide a safe, neat and functional installation.
N/A * VEH REPEATER CHARGER ENHANCED VEH CHARGER * SW5-1 Not inclued in 344A4616P1 (all revision) Included in 344A4616P2, Rev A (Not included in Rev. - ) OPERATIONAL MODES - DIP SWITCH CONTROL STD/REPEATER 1. IGNITION A+ CONTROL To control the power to the charger by the ignition switch, a control wire must be connected from the rear DB-25 connector, Pin 10 to the ignition switch.
OPERATIONAL MODES-DIP SWITCH CONTROL ENHANCED CHARGER 1. IGNITION A+ CONTROL To control the power to the charger by the ignition switch, a control wire must be connected from the rear DB-25 connector, Pin 10 to the ignition switch. Connect this added wire to the ignition "ON" sense point (preferably an "accessory"...
3. REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The enhanced charger can be operated under remote control of an ORION control head. For interconnection details see applicable maintenance manual (LBI). When operating in the remote control mode the following functions must be sent using the dip switches.
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CAUTION Before drilling any hole, verify that no damage will occur to any vital part of the vehicle. Fuel tanks, transmission housings, fuel lines, brake lines and wiring harnesses are typical items that can be damaged when a drill bit or screw penetrates through the mounting surface.
INTERCONNECT CABLE Power Leads The power leads of the interconnect cable supplied with the charger must be connected to the vehicle's battery (for the Part 2 and ORION Control Head chargers). The vehicle must have a negative- ground electrical system. Power leads are approximately 8 feet in length.
Speaker Leads (For P2 Enhanced Vehicular Charger Only) Other leads on the interconnect cable include the external speaker leads that are approximately 18 inches in length. Route and connect these leads to the external speaker. Since the charger has differential- type speaker amplifier output lines, use speaker option 19A149590P1, or do not ground either speaker lead if another speaker is used.
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Figure 5 - Interconnection Drawing For P2 Charger Using 344A4616P10 Cable...
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