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USER'S GUIDE
2.1
"Quick Start" Installation
You'll probably want to get your PK-232 connected and operating as soon as possible. This
section contains instructions for a "generic" installation and system checkout to install and
verify your PK-232's operation.
More detailed installation and system checkout instructions for specific computer applica-
tions are contained in AEA's Technical Manual for the PK-232.
2.1.1
Equipment Required
A complete PK-232 Data controller system consists of the PK-232 and its power supply,
your computer, your radio transceiver or receiver-transmitter combination and its power
supply.
AEA supplies the cables for connecting the PK-232 Data Controller to your radio and an
external power supply. You must add the microphone connectors required by your radio,
the power supply and the RS-232 cable that connects the PK-232 to your computer.
2.1.2
Precautions
AEA strongly recommends that all RS-232 cables and connectors be made with the best
commercial-quality shielded materials and that careful and correct grounding and bonding
procedures be observed in the installation of the radio equipment being used with your
PK-232.
2.1.3
Installation
The following sections describe the initial settings of the switches, connectors and their
connections to your computer and your radio.
2.1.3.1
Initial Control Settings
For initial power-up of your PK-232, use the following front-panel control settings:
POWER SWITCH
RADIO 1/RADIO 2
THRESHOLD
2.1.3.2
Power Connections
Power is connected to the PK-232's rear-panel coaxial power receptacle from any well
regulated 12-volt DC power supply (12 to 16 VDC) capable of supplying 1 ampere.
AEA's optional Model AC-4 wall adapter power supply can be used.
o Be sure your power supply can furnish one (1) ampere with ripple voltage less than
one volt peak-to-peak.
o Be sure you connect the positive voltage to the center pin of the coaxial power plug.
If you accidentally invert the power cable, an internal fuse will open to protect the PK-
232 from reverse-voltage damage. If this occurs, open the PK-232 and replace the in-
ternal fuse with an identical 1-ampere unit.
PK232UG Rev. B 9/86
CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION
OFF
Radio 2
Approximately "3-o-clock"
2-1
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