INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTION CABLE
CONNECTING THE OPC-2389
1
Turn OFF the all devices that are connected to the VE-PG3 or VE-PG4, and then connect the OPC-2389, as shown below.
VE-PG4 (Rear view)
A1~A4
A1~A4
B1~B4
B1~B4
C1~C4
C1~C4
A1~A4
A1~A4
B1~B4
B1~B4
C1~C4
C1~C4
A1~A4
A1~A4
B1~B4
B1~B4
C1~C4
C1~C4
A1~A4
A1~A4
B1~B4
B1~B4
C1~C4
C1~C4
Be sure to insert the
B C
connectors top side up.
1
2
Top
B C
OPC-2389
• This is an example of connecting a serial communication device to the [EXT1] port.
CAUTION
• Verify that both the repeater and the VE-PG3 or VE-PG4 are turned OFF when connecting or disconnecting the cable.
• Hold the connector body when connecting or disconnecting them.
When other cables are connected, you can
use needle-nose pliers to carefully insert or
remove connectors.
Connector
Connector
Needle-nose pliers
Needle-nose pliers
body
body
VE-PG4 (Rear view)
VE-PG4 (Rear view)
• Never bend or pinch the cable.
• Never place a heavy object on the cable.
• Never touch the cable with wet hands.
• Always connect the cable correctly. An incorrect connection could damage the VE-PG3 or VE-PG4 and/or the connected device.
• Never add a pulling tension to the cable.
• Never use the OPC-2389 with any device other than VE-PG3 and VE-PG4.
Some serial communication devices may not be used.
Thank you for purchasing this Icom product.
The OPC-2389 connection cable is used to connect a
serial communication device to the VE-PG3 or VE-PG4.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the cable.
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To a serial communication device
B
3
4
Bottom
NEVER pull the connector by holding the
cable. This will damage the cable.
*If the cable becomes damaged, replace
the connector(s). See "REPLACING THE
CONNECTOR" on the reverse side for
replacement details.
REPLACING THE CONNECTOR
If the cable becomes damaged, replace the connector(s). Make wire connections as described below.
• Spare connectors*
are supplied with the VE-PG3 or VE-PG4.
1
*
Manufacturer: DDK. Name: 232D-04S1B-DA5-FA
1
The connector has two parts: a black base and a clear insert. DO NOT lock the connector parts before inserting all wires.
1
Insert the wires into the holes
according to the assigned pin
numbers.
The wires for each hole
are assigned by color. See
the illustration below.
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OPC-2389 connection and wires assignment
To the serial communication device
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2
Press the clear insert down
until it locks in place.
Connector
Connector
(Supplied with
(Supplied with
the VE-PG3
the VE-PG3
or VE-PG4)
or VE-PG4)
• After the insert is locked, it is
impossible to release it again.
Connector top (Expanded view)
B C
B
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
OPC-2389
Brown
Brown
Red
Red
Orange
Orange
Yellow
Yellow
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RECOMMENDATION
If reconnecting is re-
peated about 30 times,
cut the wires*
*
near
2
3
the connector and re-
1
2
3
4
place the connector.
*
Remove the cable from the VE-PG3 or
2
VE-PG4, before cutting the wires.
*
DO NOT cut the wires too short. Other-
3
wise it will be difficult to reconnect them
to the VE-PG3 or VE-PG4.
C
1
2
3
4
Gray
Gray
Purple
Purple
Blue
Blue
Green
Green
A7471X-1J-1
Printed in Japan
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