Icom X BAND 50 Instruction Manual page 13

Vhf-uhf fm repeater
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■ Power
Make sure the [POWER] switch is turned OFF
when connecting an AC power cable and a
backup battery (emergency power supply).
The X-Band 50 series can operate with an AC or
DC power supply. If AC power is interrupted when
operating the repeater with an AC power supply,
power is automatically provided to the [BATTERY]
terminals. Battery will be automatically recharged
when AC power is restored.
 In AC operation
CAUTION:
• Use the supplied AC power cable for
connection to a domestic AC outlet.
• Extension cords should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Using improper
extension cords could result in fire risk.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2
 In DC operation
CAUTION: Voltages greater than 16 V DC
will damage the repeater. Check the source
voltage before connecting the power cable.
• DO NOT place the backup battery on or near
the repeater. Lead-acid batteries should be
placed at least 5 m (16.4 ft.) away from the
repeater. Use a heavy duty cable to make
the connection and be sure both the positive
(red) and negative (black) terminals are
correctly connected.
• When connecting to the battery, keep in
order to connect the DC power cable to
the repeater first, then the positive (red)
terminal and negative (black) terminal
to the battery to prevent an electric shock.
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