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- Page 1 Operator/Installation Manual AE/LZT 123 3256/1 Rev. H, Mar/07 Vehicular Charger BML 161 67/2 M-RK ™ BML 161 67/22 Prism HP/LPE -200/LPE-50 ™ ™ BML 161 67/62 J 700P/Pi/P7100 ™ AGUAR BML 161 67/162 J 700P/Pi/P7100 Dual Position AGUAR...
- Page 2 MANUAL REVISION HISTORY DATE REASON FOR CHANGE Jan/06 Updated Dip Switch settings. Mar/07 Updated rapid and trickle charging information and safety symbol conventions. M/A-COM Technical Publications would particularly appreciate feedback on any errors found in this document and suggestions on how the document could be improved. Submit your comments and suggestions to: Wireless Systems Business Unit or fax your comments to: 1-434-455-6851...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS ........5 SAFETY INFORMATION............6 SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USERS OF MOBILE RADIOS RECOMMENDED BY AAA................... 7 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS....7 OPERATING TIPS............8 INTRODUCTION ................ 9 FEATURES ..............10 INSTALLATION................ 11 STEP 1 - UNPACK AND CHECK THE EQUIPMENT. - Page 4 TABLE OF FIGURES Page FIGURE 4-1: 1.5 AMP CHARGE RATE ...........14 FIGURE 4-2: 750 MILLIAMP CHARGE RATE .......14 FIGURE 4-3: SETTING FOR M-RK RADIOS........14 FIGURE 4-4: SETTING FOR PRISM HP/LPE-200/LPE-50/ JAGUAR 700P/PI/P7100 RADIOS ........14 FIGURE 4-5: STANDARD POWER CABLE (RPM 113 2864/1)..15 FIGURE 4-6: POWER CABLE INSTALLATION DIAGRAM ..16 FIGURE 4-7: SWITCHED POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION DIAGRAM................17...
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Page 5: Safety Symbol Conventions
1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used to alert the user to general safety precautions that must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. -
Page 6: Safety Information
2 SAFETY INFORMATION The operator of any mobile radio should be aware of certain hazards common to the operation of vehicular radio transmissions. A list of several possible hazards is given: Explosive Atmospheres - Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle with the motor running, similar hazards exist when operating a mobile radio, be sure to turn the power to the radio OFF while fueling the vehicle. -
Page 7: Safe Driving Recommendations For Users Of Mobile Radios Recommended By Aaa
2.1 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. •... -
Page 8: Operating Tips
6. The FCC requires that you identify yourself at certain specific times by means of your call letters. Refer to the rules that apply to your particular type of operation for the proper procedure. 7. No changes or adjustments shall be made to the equipment except authorized or certified electronic technician. -
Page 9: Introduction
VC BML 161 67/2, BML 161 67/22 and BML 161 67/62, which allows the VC to latch directly to the UDC of the radio. -
Page 10: Features
3.1 FEATURES • Fast Charge • Charge and Ready Indicator Lights • Auto-Restart Charging • Vehicular Repeater enable/disable circuit (see note below) • Switched or Ignition Sense Power (see note below) A modification to the standard power cable is required to support Vehicular Repeater enable/disable and Ignition Sense Power. -
Page 11: Installation
If there is any damage, file a claim with the carrier immediately. The following equipment is included with the VC: Vehicular Charger Standard Power Cable RPM 113 2864/1 BML 161 67/2 (Prism HP/LPE-200/LPE-50) BML 161 67/22 (M-RK) BML 161 67/62 (J 700P/Pi/P7100 AGUAR... -
Page 12: Step 2 - Locate The Tools Required
4.2 STEP 2 - LOCATE THE TOOLS REQUIRED • Electric Drill • No. 28 Drill Bit • Hole Saw • Phillips and Flat-Blade Screwdrivers 4.3 STEP 3 - PLAN THE INSTALLATION Before work actually begins, the installation of the Vehicular Charger should be carefully planned. -
Page 13: Switches 1 - 6
Table 4-1: Factory Default DIP Switch Settings SWITCH DEFAULT SETTINGS DESCRIPTION ON – 1.5 amps (default) Charge Rate OFF – 750 milliamps Selector ON - M-RK Radio Selector OFF - Prism HP/LPE-200/LPE-50/J AGUAR 700P/Pi/P7100 4.4.2 Switches 1 – 6 Switches 1 through 6 do not affect the operation of the charger. They must be left in the factory default settings. -
Page 14: Switch 8: Radio Select
Figure 4-1: 1.5 Amp Charge Rate Figure 4-2: 750 Milliamp Charge Rate 4.4.4 Switch 8: Radio Select Your Vehicular Charger can be used with Prism HP/LPE-200/LPE-50, M-RK, 700P/Pi or P7100 radios. Switch 8 defines the type of radio that will AGUAR be used with the charger. -
Page 15: Step 5 - Install Power Cable
4.5 STEP 5 - INSTALL POWER CABLE The Standard Power Cable (RPM 113 2864/1) supplied with the charger, is approximately eight (8) feet long and consists of a DB-25 connector and two leads. The YELLOW (positive) lead includes a fuse holder and 5-ampere fuse located near the battery end. -
Page 16: Connecting To A Switched Power Source
VEHICLE BATTERY NOT USED IN STANDARD CHARGER DB25 YELLOW Pin 18 Pin 19 Pins 2, 3, 15 BLACK Pins 1, 7, 12 Figure 4-6: Power Cable Installation Diagram The power source must have adequate current supply capability. This connection wires the charger to an un-switched power source so the charger can operate when the vehicle ignition switch is turned OFF. -
Page 17: Vehicular Repeater Enable/Disable
3. Reassemble the connector. 4. Connect the other end of the wire to an ignition "ON" sense point (preferably an "Accessory" point in the vehicle fuse panel) that is switched on when the vehicle ignition switch is in the ACCESSORY and RUN positions. -
Page 18: Step 6 - Mount The Unit
VEHICLE BATTERY VEHICLE FUSE BLOCK NOT USED IN STANDARD TO VEHICULAR CHARGER REPEATER #18 AWG WIRE (NOT INCLUDED) DB25 YELLOW Pin 14 Pin 18 Pin 19 Pin 10 Pins 2, 3, 15 BLACK Pins 1, 7 Figure 4-8: Repeater Installation Diagram 4.6 STEP 6 - MOUNT THE UNIT 1. -
Page 19: Figure 4-9: Mounting The Charger
5. Using the four machine screws and lock washers, secure the unit to the mounting bracket. The charger can be fastened in any of three different positions: parallel to the mounting surface or tilted ±20 degrees from the parallel position. See Figure 4-9: Mounting the Charger. -
Page 20: Operation
VC BML 161 67/2, BML 161 67/22 and BML 161 67/62, which allow the VC to latch directly to the UDC of the radio. -
Page 21: Step 1 - Understanding The Led Indicators And Controls
The operation of this product is very simple and requires very little interface from the user. The following is a list of all the steps necessary to operate this product: 1. Understand the LED indicators and controls. 2. Insert the radio in the charger. 3. -
Page 22: Step 2 - Inserting The Radio In The Charger
There are two LED indicators on the left front panel of the charger labeled RDY and CHRG. CHRG (amber) - When the radio is inserted in the charger, this LED will flash for 3-5 seconds, and then light steady to indicate the battery is rapid charging. -
Page 23: Step 3 - Securing Or Latching The Radio In The Charger
5.3 STEP 3 - SECURING OR LATCHING THE RADIO IN THE CHARGER Using your thumb or finger, press the (black) latch button until the button clicks and latches in the depressed position. See Figure 5-2. This secures the radio in the charger while the battery is charging by engaging the UDC. Figure 5-2: Latch Radio/Battery in Charger... -
Page 24: Step 4 - Releasing/Removing Radio From The Charger
The following details apply to the battery charge feature: VC, product numbers BML 161 67/2, BML 161 67/22 and BML 161 67/62, will charge Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) type battery packs for all models of the Prism HP, LPE-200, LPE-50, M-RK, J 700P/Pi and P7100IP radios. -
Page 25: High/Low Internal Battery Temperature
charger will not go back into a rapid charge unless the radio is removed and then placed back into the charger. • If the amber CHRG blinks at a slow rate after the first 3-5 seconds, the battery is not being charged by the Vehicular Charger. Several factors may cause this to occur. -
Page 26: Warranty
6 WARRANTY M/A-COM, Inc. (hereinafter "Seller") warrants to the original purchaser for use (hereinafter "Buyer") that Equipment manufactured by or for the Seller shall be free from defects in material and workmanship, and shall conform to its published specifications. With respect to all non-M/A-COM Equipment, Seller gives no warranty, and only the warranty, if any, given by the manufacturer shall apply. - Page 27 NOTES...
- Page 28 Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems Segment 221 Jefferson Ridge Parkway Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 (Outside USA, 1-434-385-2400) Toll Free 1-800-528-7711 www.macom-wireless.com Printed in U.S.A.
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