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  • Page 1: Control Head

    APX™ TWO-WAY RADIOS APX MOBILES O2, O3, O5, O7 & O9 CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Foreword

    No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola.

  • Page 4: Installation Requirements For Compliance With Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy Exposure Safety Standards

    RF energy awareness and control for compliance with applicable standards and regulations. For a list of Motorola-approved antennas and other accessories, visit the following web site which lists approved accessories for your radio model: http://www.motorolasolutions.com.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure Safety Standards .......ii Mobile Radio Model Numbering Scheme..........xiii Commercial Warranty ..................xv Limited Warranty ............................xv MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS ................xv I. What This Warranty Covers And For How Long ..............xv II. General Provisions ........................xv III. State Law Rights ......................... xvi IV.
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Radio Mounting ........................... 2-19 2.2.2 Remote Mount with Trunnion..................2-23 2.2.2.1 100W Radios Only....................2-24 2.2.2.2 Remote Mount Control Head Installation............... 2-24 2.2.2.3 Multiple Control Head Installation................2-27 2.2.2.4 Cable Installation ....................2-29 2.2.2.5 Setting the Initial Control Head ID ................. 2-29 2.2.2.6 O3 Control Head and Remote Mount Cabling ............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Vehicle Interface Port Overview ....................4-6 4.3.1 VIP Output Connections ....................4-7 4.3.2 VIP Input Connections ...................... 4-8 Compatibility of Emergency when Attaching a Siren ..............4-9 Accessory Connector Assembly Details (P2) (All Models Except 100W) ........4-10 4.5.1 Disassembly and Assembly ....................
  • Page 8 Jump-Start the Vehicle ........................7-3 Eliminate Noise/Howling from PA Speaker ................... 7-3 Appendix A Replacement Parts Ordering..........A-1 Basic Ordering Information ......................A-1 Motorola Online ..........................A-1 Mail Orders ............................ A-1 Fax Orders............................. A-2 Parts Identification ......................... A-2 Product Customer Service......................A-2 Asia Pacific Service Centers ......................
  • Page 9 List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1-1. Front View of APX 7500 Mid Power Dash Mount Transceiver and Trunnion ....... 1-1 Figure 1-2. Side View of APX 7500 Mid Power Dash Mount Transceiver and Trunnion......1-1 Figure 1-3. Front View of APX 2500/4500 Mid Power Dash Mount Transceiver and Trunnion ....1-1 Figure 1-4.
  • Page 10 viii List of Figures Figure 1-35. Remote Mount Configuration with High Power (100W) Radio Transceiver and O7 Control Head ........................... 1-10 Figure 1-36. Remote Mount Configuration with High Power (100W) Radio Transceiver and O9 Control Head ........................... 1-10 Figure 1-37. Remote Mount Configuration with Mid Power Radio Transceiver, Universal Relay Controller and O7 Control Head (URC is optional)..............1-11 Figure 1-38.
  • Page 11 List of Figures Figure 2-37. O3 Control Head Rear View ....................2-31 Figure 2-38. Hang-Up Clip Installation Exploded View ................2-31 Figure 2-39. Locking Kit (Optional) (Cannot Be Used for 100W Radios) ..........2-32 Figure 2-40. Lock Supplied with 100W Quick Release Trunnion ............2-32 Figure 2-41.
  • Page 12 List of Figures Figure 4-12. Rear Accessory Connector Audio Configuration ..............4-12 Figure 4-13. Rear Accessory Connector Data Configuration..............4-12 Figure 5-1. Identification of a Motorcycle Radio by Using a Label ............5-1 Figure 5-2. Universal Mounting Plate Installation (Part of Radio Enclosure Kit) ........5-6 Figure 5-3.
  • Page 13 List of Tables List of Tables Dash O2, O3, O5, O7 or O9 Radio Operations Dependent Upon A+ and Table 2-1. Ignition Connections ...................... 2-16 Table 2-2. Remote O2, O3, O5, O7 or O9 Radio Operations Dependent Upon A+ and Ignition Connections ......................
  • Page 14 List of Tables Notes 6878215A01...

  • Page 15: Mobile Radio Model Numbering Scheme

    Mobile Radio Model Numbering Scheme xiii Mobile Radio Model Numbering Scheme Typical Model Number: Position: 12 13 Position 1 - Type of Unit Positions 13 - 16 M = Mobile SP Model Suffix L = Table Top Station Position 12 - Positions 2 &...
  • Page 16 Mobile Radio Model Numbering Scheme Notes 6878215A01...

  • Page 17: Commercial Warranty

    Product Accessories One (1) Year Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty. Replaced parts or boards are warranted for the balance of the original applicable warranty period.

  • Page 18: Iii. State Law Rights

    Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company which sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/Canada.

  • Page 19: Vi. Patent And Software Provisions

    A. that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim; B. that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; and C.
  • Page 20 xviii Commercial Warranty Notes 6878215A01...

  • Page 21: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This manual covers the installation procedures for ASTRO APX mobile and motorcycle radios with O2, O3, O5, O7 and O9 control heads, and accessories required to complete the radio system. The radio system consists of a control head, radio, antenna, microphone, speaker, cabling, Universal Relay Controller (URC), and accessories.

  • Page 22: Figure 1-5. Front View Of Apx 7500 High Power (100W) Transceiver And Trunnion

    Introduction Mobile Radio Description NOTE: The rear accessory connector adds 0.75 in to the overall length. The remote mount length is 194mm. Figure 1-5. Front View of APX 7500 Figure 1-6. Side View of APX 7500 High Power (100W) High Power (100W) Transceiver and Trunnion Transceiver and Trunnion Figure 1-7.

  • Page 23: Figure 1-11. Front View Of O3 Control Head With Coiled Cable

    Introduction Mobile Radio Description Figure 1-11. Front View of O3 Control Figure 1-12. Side View of O3 Control Head with Coiled Cable Head with Coiled Cable Figure 1-13. Front View of O2 Control Head with Figure 1-14. Side View of O2 Control Head with Remote Mount and Trunnion Remote Mount and Trunnion Figure 1-15.

  • Page 24: Figure 1-17. Front View Of O7 Control Head With Remote Mount And Trunnion

    Introduction Mobile Radio Description Figure 1-17. Front View of O7 Control Head with Figure 1-18. Side View of O7 Control Head with Remote Mount and Trunnion Remote Mount and Trunnion Figure 1-19. Front View of O9 Control Head with Figure 1-20. Side View of O9 Control Head with Trunnion Trunnion 61.5...

  • Page 25: Standard Configurations

    Introduction Standard Configurations Standard Configurations 1.2.1 Dash Mount Configuration NOTE: The dash mount configuration is not applicable for 100W radios and O9 control heads. There are two versions of the APX mobile dash mount. The first are the O2, O5 and O7 control heads which are mounted on the front of the transceiver housing.

  • Page 26: Figure 1-25. Dash Mount Configuration For O5 Control Head (Only Applicable For Astro 25 Subscribers Apx 5500/Apx 6500/Apx 7500/Apx 6500 Li Mobile)

    Introduction Standard Configurations ASTRO 25 Subscribers APX 5500/ APX 6500/APX 7500/ APX 6500 Li Mobile Figure 1-25. Dash Mount Configuration for O5 Control Head (Only Applicable for ASTRO 25 Subscribers APX 5500/APX 6500/APX 7500/APX 6500 Li Mobile) ASTRO 25 Subscribers APX 5500/ ASTRO 25 Subscribers APX 6500/APX 7500/ APX 2500...

  • Page 27: Remote Mount Configuration

    Introduction Standard Configurations 1.2.2 Remote Mount Configuration In the remote control version, the transceiver and the control head are mounted separately in the vehicle. The O2, O5 and O7 control heads are mounted in remote trunnions near the operator.The O3 and O9 control heads are also mounted near the operator using extension cables. The transceiver and control head are mounted using a trunnion or other mounting hardware.

  • Page 28: Figure 1-29. Remote Mount Configuration With Mid Power Transceiver, Transceiver Interface Board, Chib Rear Assembly And O5 Control Head

    Introduction Standard Configurations ASTRO 25 Subscribers APX 5500/ APX 6500/APX 7500/ APX 6500 Li Mobile Figure 1-29. Remote Mount Configuration with Mid Power Transceiver, Transceiver Interface Board, CHIB Rear Assembly and O5 Control Head ASTRO 25 Subscribers APX 2500 ASTRO 25 Subscribers APX 5500/ APX 6500/APX 7500/ APX 6500 Li Mobile Figure 1-30.

  • Page 29: Figure 1-32. Remote Mount Configuration With High Power (100W) Radio Transceiver And O2 Control

    Introduction Standard Configurations Figure 1-32. Remote Mount Configuration with High Power (100W) Radio Transceiver and O2 Control Head 5 m (17 ft) Extension Cable Figure 1-33. Remote Mount Configuration with High Power (100W) Radio Transceiver and O3 Control Head Figure 1-34. Remote Mount Configuration with High Power (100W) Radio Transceiver and O5 Control Head 6878215A01...

  • Page 30: Figure 1-35. Remote Mount Configuration With High Power (100W) Radio Transceiver And O7 Control

    1-10 Introduction Standard Configurations Figure 1-35. Remote Mount Configuration with High Power (100W) Radio Transceiver and O7 Control Head Figure 1-36. Remote Mount Configuration with High Power (100W) Radio Transceiver and O9 Control Head 6878215A01...

  • Page 31: Figure 1-37. Remote Mount Configuration With Mid Power Radio Transceiver, Universal Relay

    Introduction Standard Configurations 1-11 17 ft Extension Cable O7 to URC Cable Figure 1-37. Remote Mount Configuration with Mid Power Radio Transceiver, Universal Relay Controller and O7 Control Head (URC is optional) 17 ft Extension Cable O9 to URC Cable Figure 1-38.

  • Page 32: Figure 1-39. Remote Mount Configuration With High Power (100W) Radio Transceiver, Universal Relay Controller And O7 Control Head (Urc Is Optional)

    1-12 Introduction Standard Configurations O7 to URC Cable 17 ft Extension Cable Figure 1-39. Remote Mount Configuration with High Power (100W) Radio Transceiver, Universal Relay Controller and O7 Control Head (URC is optional) O9 to URC Cable 17 ft Extension Cable Figure 1-40.

  • Page 33: Multi Control Head

    Introduction Standard Configurations 1-13 1.2.3 Multi Control Head The multi control head option allows separate, remotely operated control heads to operate and control the radio. For example, a fire truck could have a control head located in the cab and on the rear of the truck so that the radio could be operated from outside the vehicle.

  • Page 34: Motorcycle Configurations

    1-14 Introduction Motorcycle Configurations Motorcycle Configurations NOTE: The motorcycle configurations are not applicable for 100W radios and O9 control heads. The ASTRO APX mobile motorcycle radio models provide most of the equipment needed for installing a standard ASTRO APX mobile radio on a motorcycle. Most of this radio system is standard equipment.

  • Page 35: Chapter 2 Standard Configurations

    Chapter 2 Standard Configurations Planning the Installation The APX mobile radio operates only in negative ground electrical systems with a valid operating range of 10.8VDC to 16.3VDC. Before starting the radio installation, make sure that the ground polarity of the vehicle is correct. Accidentally reversing the polarity will not damage the radio, but will cause the cable fuses to blow.

  • Page 36: Figure 2-1. Dash Mount Radios Can Be Located In The Middle Console, On The Transmission Hump, Or Under The Dash

    Standard Configurations Planning the Installation 2.1.1 Installation Examples The mobile two-way radio offers various methods of installation, with accessories placed to the vehicle as desired. The radio can be a dash or remote mount except for the 100W radio or with 09 control head, which can only be mounted remotely.

  • Page 37: Figure 2-4. Radio Installation (O2 Mid Power Dash Mount)

    Standard Configurations Planning the Installation 2.1.2 Wiring Diagrams Figure 2-6 through Figure 2-17 show the wiring diagrams for all the possible configurations. The title under each figure identifies the O2, O3, O5, O7 or O9 control head configurations. Identify which of these figures shows the configuration that you are installing, and use the diagram when planning the installation.

  • Page 38: Figure 2-6. Radio Installation (O5 Mid Power Dash Mount)

    Standard Configurations Planning the Installation FUSE BATTERY ANTENNA 2 RED LEAD ANTENNA 3 (FOR DUAL ANTENNA 1 BAND RADIOS) GPS (OPTIONAL) 3 ft 3 ft FUSE FIREWALL HOLE BLOCK IGN SENSE (ACC) FUSE HORN ANTENNA ANTENNA ANTENNA RELAY (SEE J2 POWER CONNECTION CONNECTION...

  • Page 39: Figure 2-8. Radio Installation (O2 Mid Power Remote Mount)

    Standard Configurations Planning the Installation NOTE: In dash mount configuration, it is mandatory that a rear accessory cable be attached at the back of a mid power transceiver, in order to ground the Emergency pin to GND. Or, an emergency footswitch or pushbutton switch must be attached at the back of a mid power. If the emergency pin is not grounded, upon the attachment of the A+ cable at the DC connector, the radio will detect a HIGH for the emergency pin state, and assume that emergency has been activated.

  • Page 40: Figure 2-9. Radio Installation (O3 Mid Power Remote Mount)

    Standard Configurations Planning the Installation FUSE BATTERY ANTENNA 2 RED LEAD ANTENNA 3 (FOR DUAL ANTENNA 1 BAND RADIOS) GPS (OPTIONAL) 3 ft 3 ft FUSE FIREWALL BLOCK HOLE IGN SENSE (ACC) FUSE HORN ANTENNA ANTENNA ANTENNA RELAY POWER (SEE J626 CONNECTION CONNECTION CONNECTION...

  • Page 41: Figure 2-11. Radio Installation (O7 Mid Power Remote Mount)

    Standard Configurations Planning the Installation FUSE BATTERY PORTS ON REAR OF REMOTE CONTROL HEAD FUSE RED LEAD FUSE YELLOW BLOCK LEAD ANTENNA 2 ANTENNA 1 (FOR DUAL ANTENNA 3 FUSE BAND RADIOS) GPS (OPTIONAL) J400 HORN BLACK VIP CONNECTOR PIN-OUT RELAY LEAD 3 ft...

  • Page 42: Figure 2-13. Radio Installation (O3 High Power Remote Mount)

    Standard Configurations Planning the Installation ANTENNA 2 FUSE ANTENNA 3 BATTERY (FOR DUAL ANTENNA 1 RED LEAD BAND RADIOS) GPS (OPTIONAL) 3 ft 3 ft FUSE FIREWALL BLOCK HOLE IGN SENSE (ACC) FUSE ANTENNA ANTENNA ANTENNA HORN CONNECTION CONNECTION CONNECTION RELAY POWER (SEE J626...

  • Page 43: Figure 2-15. Radio Installation (O7 High Power Remote Mount)

    Standard Configurations Planning the Installation PORTS ON REAR OF REMOTE CONTROL HEAD FUSE BATTERY FUSE ANTENNA 2 ANTENNA 3 RED LEAD (FOR DUAL ANTENNA 1 BAND RADIOS) (OPTIONAL) FUSE J400 BLOCK YELLOW 3 ft 3 ft VIP CONNECTOR PIN-OUT LEAD FUSE REMOTE HORN...

  • Page 44: Figure 2-17. Radio Installation (O9 Remote Mount With Pinouts)

    2-10 Standard Configurations Planning the Installation REAR ACCESSORY CONNECTOR SPKR+ VIPOUT 2 SPKR- (RELAY) IGN SENSE (ACC) VIPOUT 1 (RELAY) EMERGENCY J500 GROUND VIP CONNECTOR PIN-OUT J100 M.A.P. J400 J200 PWR/SPKR VIP Cable Radio (RED) (HKN6196_) Function J300L Number Wire Color J400-1 SWB + J300R...
  • Page 45 Standard Configurations Planning the Installation 2-11 6878215A01...
  • Page 46 2-12 Standard Configurations Planning the Installation 6878215A01...
  • Page 47 Standard Configurations Planning the Installation 2-13 6878215A01...

  • Page 48: Radio Operation Wiring For Dash And Remote Configurations

    2-14 Standard Configurations Planning the Installation 2.1.3 Radio Operation Wiring for Dash and Remote Configurations Determine from Table 2-1, Table 2-2, or Table 2-3 the radio functionality you wish to achieve, which is controlled by the vehicle’s ignition switch state, the physical wiring of the radio’s ignition sense (ACC) wire, and by the programmed CPS setting.

  • Page 49: 2.1.3.2 Remote Mount: Power, Ignition, And Emergency Cable Installation

    Standard Configurations Planning the Installation 2-15 2.1.3.2 Remote Mount: Power, Ignition, and Emergency Cable Installation The single control head O2, O3, O5, O7 or O9 remote mount configurations receive power from the J200 connector’s red and black wires. The yellow wire at J200 is one ignition sense wire. On mid power radios, the J2 and J600 connectors can also be used for ignition sense.

  • Page 50: Table 2-1. Dash O2, O3, O5, O7 Or O9 Radio Operations Dependent Upon A+ And

    2-16 Standard Configurations Planning the Installation Table 2-1. Dash O2, O3, O5, O7 or O9 Radio Operations Dependent Upon A+ and Ignition Connections Transceiver Transceiver Transceiver HLN6863 HLN6863 HLN6863 Dash Mount Red Power Red Power Red Power Thin Red Wire Thin Red Wire Thin Red Wire Wire...

  • Page 51: Ignition Sense Switch (Radio Wide Advance)

    Standard Configurations Planning the Installation 2-17 2.1.4 Ignition Sense Switch (Radio Wide Advance) CPS selectable settings to control the radio’s functionality based on the state of the vehicle’s Ignition status. Table 2-4. Ignition Sense Switch Settings in CPS Feature Description Blank •...

  • Page 52: Siren/Pa Configuration/Programming

    2-18 Standard Configurations Planning the Installation 2.1.5 Siren/PA Configuration/Programming The Siren/PA is shipped pre-wired for 100W operation. It can be rewired for 65W, 75W, or 130W power levels. To change to another power level, perform the following: 1. Open the Siren/PA connector cover to gain access to the two-connector speaker leads. Do not change the speaker common lead (pin 20).

  • Page 53: Radio Mounting

    Standard Configurations Radio Mounting 2-19 Radio Mounting DO NOT mount the radio on a plastic mounting surface without first reinforcing the mounting surface; the weight of the radio may crack or break the mounting surface. DO NOT mount the radio on a flat or concave surface where the radio could be C a u t i o n partially submersed in water.

  • Page 54: Figure 2-23. Apx 2500/Apx4500 Mid Power Trunnion Orientation

    2-20 Standard Configurations Radio Mounting RADIO FRONT Figure 2-23. APX 2500/APX4500 Mid Power Trunnion Orientation (Cannot Be Used for 100W Radios) Figure 2-24. Trunnion Orientation for 100W Radios 6878215A01...

  • Page 55: Table 2-6. Mid Power Trunnion Kit

    Standard Configurations Radio Mounting 2-21 2.2.1 Dash Mount with Trunnion NOTE: This configuration is not applicable for 100W radios. 1. Referring to Figure 2-6, select the suitable trunnion kit per the type of mid power transceiver. 2. Select the location to mount your radio on the transmission hump (see Figure 2-25) or under the dash (see...

  • Page 56: Figure 2-25. Transmission Hump Trunnion Mounting

    2-22 Standard Configurations Radio Mounting Figure 2-25. Transmission Hump Trunnion Mounting Tabs Plastic Guides Groove Threaded Hole for Screw Figure 2-26. Below Dash Trunnion Mounting 7. Secure the radio with two screws provided (Item 1 in Table 2-6). The torque down force for 0371859H01 should be between 50in-lbf to 52in-lbf.

  • Page 57: Remote Mount With Trunnion

    A typical mounting location recommended by Motorola is in the vehicle’s trunk. The trunnion provided may still be used to mount the transceiver, and the mounting process is the same as for the dash mount installation (Section 2.2.1 on page...

  • Page 58: 2.2.2.1 100W Radios Only

    2-24 Standard Configurations Radio Mounting 2.2.2.1 100W Radios Only NOTE: Cabling to the front of the radio (TIB) should not be completed with the handle opened as it is needed to be removed to close the handle. It is suggested that the cabling is to be attached to the front of the radio after the radio is assembled into the trunnion.

  • Page 59: Figure 2-28. O5 Control Head Installation Exploded View

    Standard Configurations Radio Mounting 2-25 An adjustable trunnion, which allows a number of mounting positions, is supplied for mounting the control unit. The installation must not interfere with the operation of the vehicle or its accessories, nor disturb passenger seating or leg room. The control head must be within convenient reach and viewing of the user.

  • Page 60: Figure 2-29. O9 Control Head Installation Exploded View

    2-26 Standard Configurations Radio Mounting ADJUST THE CONTROL HEAD TO DESIRED ANGLE AND SECURE WITH WING SCREWS USE FOUR MOUNTING SCREWS ON ALL INSTALLATIONS TRUNNION MOUNTING SURFACE DRILL FOUR 5/32'' HOLES IMPORTANT IN MOUNTING SURFACE USE A METAL BACKING PLATE (NOT SUPPLIED) IF MOUNTING TRUNNION ON PLASTIC OR UNSTABLE SURFACE...

  • Page 61: 2.2.2.3 Multiple Control Head Installation

    Standard Configurations Radio Mounting 2-27 Figure 2-31. O9 Control Head Rear View 2.2.2.3 Multiple Control Head Installation Control heads in a multiple control head configuration should be installed per the steps detailed in Section 2.2.2.2: “Remote Mount Control Head Installation” on page 2-24.

  • Page 62: Figure 2-32. Multiple Control Heads Example Configurations

    2-28 Standard Configurations Radio Mounting FUSE FUSE J300R J300L J200 J300R J300L J200 RED LEAD Control Head 1 Control Head 2 BATTERY FUSE FUSE J300R J200 J300L J300R J200 Control Head 3 Control Head 4 Figure 2-32. Multiple Control Heads Example Configurations NOTE: In Multiple Control Head (MCH) installations, the yellow ignition sense wire must be connected to the head assigned ID # 1.

  • Page 63: 2.2.2.4 Cable Installation

    Standard Configurations Radio Mounting 2-29 Table 2-8. Ignition Interface Cables Part Number Description HLN6863_ Cable, M.A.P. 26pin with Only Ignition and SPK PMLN4959_ Cable, Y-Splitter with DB-25 and M.A.P. Interface 2.2.2.4 Cable Installation Route the cables where they are protected from pinching, sharp edges or crushing. Use grommets in any holes where the cable passes through metal panels.

  • Page 64: 2.2.2.6 O3 Control Head And Remote Mount Cabling

    2-30 Standard Configurations Radio Mounting Mode Knob Figure 2-35. APX Mobile O5 Control Head Front View – Mode Knob 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 above to set the ID of the remaining control heads. NOTE: In Multiple Control Head (MCH) installations, the yellow ignition sense wire must be connected to the head assigned ID # 1.

  • Page 65: Figure 2-37. O3 Control Head Rear View

    Standard Configurations Radio Mounting 2-31 A mounting clip, which allows the control head to be mounted, is supplied together with the control head. The installation must not interfere with the operation of the vehicle or its accessories, nor disturb the passenger seating. The control head must be within convenient reach and viewing of the user.

  • Page 66: Locking Kit (Optional)

    2-32 Standard Configurations Radio Mounting 2.2.3 Locking Kit (Optional) 2.2.3.1 All Radios Except 100W If an optional locking kit (HLN6372_) is used (shown in Figure 2-39), position the lock housing on the trunnion after installing the radio mounting screws. Then rotate the lock with the key in it and remove the key to lock the radio.

  • Page 67: Power Cables (Transceiver And Control Head)

    Standard Configurations Power Cables (Transceiver and Control Head) 2-33 Power Cables (Transceiver and Control Head) Route the RED power cable from both the radio and the control head to the vehicle’s battery compartment, using accepted industry methods and standards. Be sure to grommet the firewall hole to protect the cable.

  • Page 68: Figure 2-42. Bracket Installation

    2-34 Standard Configurations Power Cables (Transceiver and Control Head) 2. Insert the locking bracket (HLN7017_) onto the DC cable. 3. Slide the bracket toward the radio until the bracket clips snap onto the radio features. Figure 2-42. Bracket Installation Figure 2-43. Bracket Installation (Assembled State) 6878215A01...

  • Page 69: Figure 2-44. Bracket Uninstallation

    Standard Configurations Power Cables (Transceiver and Control Head) 2-35 4. To disassemble the power cable, squeeze the locking bracket clips inward and while squeezing the clips, pull the locking clip and power cable to remove the power cable. Figure 2-44. Bracket Uninstallation Figure 2-45.

  • Page 70: O2, O3, O5, O7 Or O9 Control Head Power Cables

    2-36 Standard Configurations Power Cables (Transceiver and Control Head) 2.3.2 O2, O3, O5, O7 or O9 Control Head Power Cables Figure 2-46. HKN6188_ Power Cable with External Speaker Connector Figure 2-47. HKN6187_ Power Cable with External Speaker Connector, Record Audio Output Jack (2.5 mm) and Earphone Jack (2.5 mm) NOTE: Audio Out –...

  • Page 71: Battery Selector Switch

    Standard Configurations Power Cables (Transceiver and Control Head) 2-37 2.3.3 Battery Selector Switch In vehicles which have installed a Battery Selector Switch, the ignition sense (yellow) wire should be the only wire connected to the battery selector switch (see Figure 2-48).

  • Page 72: Antenna Installation

    NOTE: For mobile radios with rated power of 7 watts or less, the only installation restrictions are to use only Motorola approved antennas and install the antenna externally on metal body vehicles. For mobile radios with tuned power greater than 7 watts, always adhere to all the guidelines and restrictions in Section 2.4.1...

  • Page 73: Figure 2-49. Multiple Antennas Separation

    Standard Configurations Antenna Installation 2-39 7. Ensure that any transmitting radio antennas on this vehicle are separated from each other by at least 3 feet (0.9 meter). See Figure 2-49. 8. The minimum distance between the antenna and the radio/accessories should be at least 3 feet (91.44 cm).

  • Page 74: Mini-Uhf Connection

    (e.g., stripping threads, deforming the collar or connector, or causing the connector to twist in the housing opening and break). The mini-UHF connector tool (Motorola part number HLN6695_) is designed to securely tighten the antenna plug–radio jack connection without damaging either the plug or the jack.

  • Page 75: Figure 2-52. Mini-Uhf Connector Tool (As Shown On Mid Power)

    Standard Configurations Antenna Installation 2-41 4. Slide the collar back against the flange. Insert the antenna cable plug’s pin fully into the radio jack, but do not engage the threads. 5. Ensure that the plug’s and jack’s interlocking features are fully seated. Check this by grasping the crimp on the cable jack, rotating the cable, and noting any movement.

  • Page 76: Gps Antenna Placement

    2-42 Standard Configurations Antenna Installation 2.4.3 GPS Antenna Placement The GPS antenna (excluding the Motorcycle GPS antenna) must be placed at least, 3 feet (0.9 meters) away from any transmitting antenna, and the antenna must have a clear, unobstructed view of the sky for best performance. The length of the cabling must be taken into consideration before the installation is started.

  • Page 77: Speaker

    Standard Configurations Speaker 2-43 Speaker DO NOT ground the radio's speaker leads. This system has a floating speaker output (DC voltage on both leads); damage to the audio circuit will result if either lead is grounded or if they are shorted together. C a u t i o n The speaker kit includes a trunnion bracket that allows the speaker to be mounted in a variety of ways.

  • Page 78: Internal Speaker Disassembly

    2-44 Standard Configurations Speaker 2.5.1 Internal Speaker Disassembly NOTE: This configuration is only applicable for O2 Control Heads. You can disable the internal speaker of your radio by following the instructions below. Use the following procedure to disassemble your radio: 1.

  • Page 79: Figure 2-59. Disconnecting The Speaker Connector

    Standard Configurations Speaker 2-45 4. Put the control head face down on a clean, flat surface to avoid damaging it. Do not touch the o-ring on the back housing. 5. Carefully disconnect the speaker connector from the circuit board as shown in Figure 2-59.

  • Page 80: Microphone Hang-Up Clip

    Some microphone models require the grounding of the microphone clip in order for HUB operation to work correctly. Refer to the documentation that comes with your Motorola microphone model. NOTE: For multi-control head configuration where only one of the control heads has a microphone, the control heads without a microphone attached must have their HUB or Monitor pin (J100-22) jumpered by a wire to GND (J100-1 or J100-14) for HUB operation to work.

  • Page 81: Figure 2-63. Rfid Location On High Power Radio

    Standard Configurations RFID (Option) 2-47 RFID Tag Figure 2-63. RFID Location on High Power Radio 6878215A01...

  • Page 82: Rfid Reading

    2.7.1 RFID Reading To read an RFID tag using a UHF Gen 2 RFID reader (e.g. Motorola’s MC9090-G), open an appropriate RFID read application, point the RFID reader at the tag and activate the reader's RFID antenna (e.g. pull Motorola’s MC9090-G scanning trigger). RFID reader must be within 1 foot from tag in order to read.

  • Page 83: Figure 2-66. Read Angle For Apx 2500/Apx 4500 Mid Power Radio

    Standard Configurations RFID (Option) 2-49 Read Angle RFID Tag Figure 2-66. Read Angle for APX 2500/APX 4500 Mid Power Radio Tag Angle RFID Tag Figure 2-67. Tag Angle for APX 2500/APX 4500 Mid Power Radio Read Angle RFID Tag Figure 2-68. Read Angle for High Power Radio NOTE: APX high power mobile radio is shown without handle to allow visibility of RFID tag.

  • Page 84: Figure 2-69. Tag Angle For High Power Radio

    2-50 Standard Configurations RFID (Option) Tag Angle RFID Tag Figure 2-69. Tag Angle for High Power Radio Reader Reader Figure 2-70. Examples of Reader and Tag Aligned (Reader Orientation) Reader Figure 2-71. Example of Reader and Tag Misaligned (Reader Orientation) 6878215A01...

  • Page 85: Programming Rfid (If Equipped)

    2.7.2 Programming RFID (If Equipped) The user can reprogram the tag (up to 12 ASCII characters when encoded to hexadecimal format) using any UHF Gen 2 capable RFID writer (e.g. Motorola’s MC9090-G). NOTE: Follow read direction in Section 2.7.1 to optimized reprogramming.

  • Page 86: Completing The Installation

    2-52 Standard Configurations Completing the Installation Table 2-11. Serial Number with Radio Band/Tier/Power APX6500 HighPower APX Low Tier Portable APX Low Tier Mobile MP APX Low Tier Mobile HP Completing the Installation Complete the installation by connecting the speaker to the accessory cable; verify the ignition sense wire is attached according to planned ignition sense;...

  • Page 87: Chapter 3 Universal Relay Controller Installation

    Chapter 3 Universal Relay Controller Installation The Universal Relay Controller (URC) is an extension of and an orderable accessory for O7 or O9 control head. URC is used to control high power switching peripherals, e.g. lightbar. URC works on all lightbars which can be controlled by power application. URC is connected to the transceiver's GCAI port.

  • Page 88: Figure 3-2. Universal Relay Controller Installation Exploded View

    Universal Relay Controller Installation Universal Relay Controller Mounting Install the URC as follows: 1. Use the URC trunnion as a template to mark the mounting holes; drill 5/32" holes. If mounting on a plastic surface, use a metal backing plate. 2.

  • Page 89: O7/O9 Universal Relay Controller Cable Assembly

    The cap nut is then reassembled with tightening torque 18 lb-in. 3. The other end of the power cable should be connected to circuit breaker (Motorola part number 40012006001) end which indicates "AUX" and then, to power supply on the other end which indicates "BAT", instead of connecting to power supply directly.

  • Page 90: Wires

    Universal Relay Controller Installation O7/O9 Universal Relay Controller Cable Assembly Counter Nut Cable Gland Body Gasket, Cable Gland Neoprene Seal Cap Nut Figure 3-4. Cable Gland Assembly with Gasket 3.2.3 Wires 1. Assemble the wires into the lightbar gasket retainer and lightbar gasket. The URC can support lightbars through control wires with outer diameter ranging from 1.52 mm to 3.77 mm (0.06”...

  • Page 91: O7/O9 To Urc Cable

    3.2.4 O7/O9 to URC Cable The O7/O9 to URC cable (Motorola part number 3064153H02) can be assembled either before or after reassembling the top housing. Assemble the RJ45 port of the cable into the RJ45 connector on the URC and turn the locking collar instead of cable, 90 degrees to the right to ensure it is locked properly.
  • Page 92 Universal Relay Controller Installation Notes 6878215A01...

  • Page 93: Chapter 4 Options And Accessories Installation

    For dash-mounted configurations, the accessories must be installed through the accessory connector assembly that is located on the rear of the radio, adjacent to the power connector. Motorola-approved accessories are supplied with male terminals crimped to a 20-gauge wire specifically designed to fit the plug of the accessory connector assembly.

  • Page 94: Dash-Mount Horn And Lights (External Alarms) Relays

    Options and Accessories Installation Remote-Mount Accessory Installation 4.1.2 Dash-Mount Horn and Lights (External Alarms) Relays NOTE: For installations that use the horn/lights option, select a suitable location for mounting (normally under the dash) and, referring to Figure 4-2, perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 95: Emergency Pushbutton Or Footswitch Installation

    Options and Accessories Installation Remote-Mount Accessory Installation 4.2.1 Emergency Pushbutton or Footswitch Installation Mount the switch using the hardware that comes with the kit. Connect the button/switch wires to a ground pin and the emergency pin, removing the default jumper wire in the rear accessory cable. The button/switch will short the pins when in-active.

  • Page 96: Horn (External Alarm) Relay Installation

    Options and Accessories Installation Remote-Mount Accessory Installation 4.2.2 Horn (External Alarm) Relay Installation Mount the horn relay in a suitable location (normally under the dash). Connect the relay contacts across the horn ring switch, typically found in the steering column. Connect the two control wires to a SW B+ pin and a VIP OUT pin on the VIP connector.

  • Page 97: Horn-Ring Transfer

    Options and Accessories Installation Remote-Mount Accessory Installation 4.2.5 Horn-Ring Transfer Configure the Horn Relay for either Negative Contact or Positive Contact as shown in section 6.3 of the siren/PA manual (6881093C18). Program the designated VIP-OUT line for “Horn-Ring Transfer” and program the designated VIP-IN line for “Horn-Ring”. Figure 4-5 shows wiring diagrams for connecting the Horn-Ring via a transfer relay for both negative and positive ground systems.

  • Page 98: Usb Data Cables

    Options and Accessories Installation Vehicle Interface Port Overview 4.2.8 USB Data Cables It is recommended that the USB 1.5 meter data cable HKN6163_ is used for both dash mount configurations (at J2 connector) and for remote mount configurations (at J100 connector). This is because the HKN6163_ has the emergency jumper present, which is necessary for correct dash mount configurations.

  • Page 99: Vip Output Connections

    Options and Accessories Installation Vehicle Interface Port Overview 4.3.1 VIP Output Connections The VIP output pins are on the back of the control head (J100 and J400), or the rear accessory port (J2), as shown in Figure 2-10, Figure 4-12 Figure 4-13, respectively.

  • Page 100: Vip Input Connections

    Options and Accessories Installation Vehicle Interface Port Overview 4.3.2 VIP Input Connections The VIP input pins are only available on the back of the control head (remote mount). These connections control inputs from switches. One side of the switch connects to ground while the other side connects to a buffered input on the control head.

  • Page 101: Compatibility Of Emergency When Attaching A Siren

    Options and Accessories Installation Compatibility of Emergency when Attaching a Siren Compatibility of Emergency when Attaching a Siren When using emergency footswitch or pushbutton with siren/PA configuration, REMOVE pin 8 (emergency) from the siren connector of the HKN4363_ siren cable as follows: Siren Cable Figure 4-9.

  • Page 102: Accessory Connector Assembly Details (P2) (All Models Except 100W)

    4-10 Options and Accessories Installation Accessory Connector Assembly Details (P2) (All Models Except 100W) Accessory Connector Assembly Details (P2) (All Models Except 100W) The APX mobile accessory connector assembly is mounted on the right rear of the radio, opposite the antenna and adjacent to the power connector. It is fastened to the radio via jackscrews and held together by the two cover screws.

  • Page 103: 4.5.1.2 Assembly

    Options and Accessories Installation Accessory Connector Assembly Details (P2) (All Models Except 100W) 4-11 4.5.1.2 Assembly 1. Place the plug in one cover. Be sure that the flange of the plug is in the slot of the cover. Figure 4-11. 2.

  • Page 104: Adapter Cable

    4-12 Options and Accessories Installation Memory and Three-Day Secure Key Retention Option 4.5.2 Adapter Cable If you are planning on installing an APX mobile radio as a replacement for an ASTRO Spectra radio, the following adapter cables are available: Part Number Description HKN6158_ Cable, Audio Adapter Kit...

  • Page 105: Chapter 5 Motorcycle Radio Installation

    Chapter 5 Motorcycle Radio Installation NOTE: The motorcycle radio installation is not applicable for 100W radios, APX 4500 radios and O9 control heads. Motorcycle Radio Description The motorcycle model includes all the same components in the standard radio, with the exceptions listed in the model charts in the APX Mobile Basic Service Manual (6875964M01).

  • Page 106: Control Head Cable

    Headset Capability The motorcycle radio is compatible with headset accessories that would provide hands-free operation of the radio. Motorola does not manufacture headset equipment, but provides the interconnection for headset equipment with the motorcycle radio. Aftermarket headset equipment is available through Motorola (see Appendix A: Replacement Parts Ordering).

  • Page 107: Installation Overview

    • Mounting the antenna(s) to the weather-resistant enclosure. A universal mounting plate, supplied by Motorola, is first mounted to either a motorcycle carrier at the rear of the motorcycle or to the rear frame of the motorcycle itself. The mounting procedures for the universal mounting plate vary from motorcycle to motorcycle.

  • Page 108: Important Installation Hints

    Motorcycle Radio Installation Installation Overview 5.2.2 Important Installation Hints Consider the following when mounting the radio components: • Excess lengths of control-head, power, ignition sense, and speaker cables must be routed in the enclosure as shown in Figure 5-16. • All components must be mounted securely in order to withstand the constant and sometimes severe vibration experienced on a motorcycle.

  • Page 109: Parts Identification

    APX Mobile Basic Service Manual (Motorola publication part number 6881096C73). Those parts supplied by Motorola are contained in one of the following kits: • Motorcycle Weather-Resistant Microphone •...

  • Page 110: Installing The Universal Mounting Plate

    Motorcycle Radio Installation Installing the Universal Mounting Plate Installing the Universal Mounting Plate The universal mounting plate, supplied with the motorcycle radio, must be mounted on the motorcycle first. It provides the base on which the weather-resistant enclosure is to be mounted. The method used for mounting the plate depends on the make and model of the motorcycle and whether the plate is mounted to a carrier or to the motorcycle chassis.

  • Page 111: Installing The Speaker And Control Head

    Figure 5-4) supplied by Motorola. Alternately, the control head may be mounted by itself using a smaller control-head bracket supplied by Motorola. In this case, the speaker is mounted elsewhere. This section outlines installation procedures for each configuration mentioned above.

  • Page 112: Handlebar Installation With Speaker And Control Head Mounted Together

    Motorcycle Radio Installation Installing the Speaker and Control Head 5.4.1 Handlebar Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Together Figure 5-4 illustrates the combination speaker/control head bracket. This combination bracket is used only when the control head and speaker are to be mounted as a unit. Also illustrated in Figure 5-4 is a handlebar-mounting bracket which may be required if the combination speaker/ control-head bracket cannot be easily mounted to the motorcycle.

  • Page 113: Fuel Tank Console Installation With Speaker And Control Head Mounted Together

    Motorcycle Radio Installation Installing the Speaker and Control Head Provision has been made on the combination speaker/control-head bracket for mounting the microphone hang-up clip. If that mounting is desired, the hang-up clip must be attached to the bracket before installing the control head and speaker. See Section 5.6: “Installing the Microphone Hang-Up Clip”...

  • Page 114: Figure 5-5. Fuel Tank Console Installation With Speaker And Control Head Mounted Together

    5-10 Motorcycle Radio Installation Installing the Speaker and Control Head Figure 5-5. Fuel Tank Console Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Together 6878215A01...

  • Page 115: Handlebar Installation With Speaker And Control Head Mounted Separately

    Motorola-supplied spacers and the mic-cable bracket are required to mount the control head to the handlebar. This mic-cable bracket has holes to mount the microphone-cable connector.

  • Page 116: Fuel Tank Console Installation With Speaker And Control Head Mounted Separately

    5-12 Motorcycle Radio Installation Installing the Speaker and Control Head Figure 5-6. Handlebar Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Separately 5.4.4 Fuel Tank Console Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Separately The control head may be mounted to the fuel tank console using the smaller control-head bracket and spacers/hardware.

  • Page 117: Figure 5-7. Fuel Tank Console Installation With Speaker And Control Head Mounted Separately

    Motorcycle Radio Installation Installing the Speaker and Control Head 5-13 Figure 5-7. Fuel Tank Console Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Separately Installation is the same as detailed in Section 5.4.2: “Fuel Tank Console Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Together” on page 5-9 Section 5.4.3: “Handlebar Installation with Speaker and Control Head Mounted Separately”...

  • Page 118: Installing The Speaker

    1. Determine the location in which the speaker is to be mounted and whether there is a requirement for a customer-supplied bracket. 2. Fabricate a bracket if required. Use the Motorola-supplied speaker bracket as a template for drilling mounting holes. Also drill holes in the fabricated bracket for mounting to the motorcycle.

  • Page 119: Other Hang-Up Clip Mounting

    Motorcycle Radio Installation Installing Antenna Base and Cables 5-15 5.6.3 Other Hang-Up Clip Mounting To mount the microphone hang-up clip in another location, a customer-supplied bracket may be used. Suggested locations include the handlebars, fuel-tank console, or any location which provides easy access to the microphone without blocking controls and indicators and without interfering with motorcycle handling.

  • Page 120: Figure 5-9. Antenna Band Identification

    7. Remove the metal liner from the top cover. 8. For Band 1 and Band 2 positions, use the Motorola RPX-4378A Hole-Cutting Saw or equivalent, and carefully drill a 3/4-inch hole at the marked location from the inside of the cover until the saw bottoms out.

  • Page 121: Figure 5-11. Routing The Coaxial Cable For Gps

    Motorcycle Radio Installation Installing Antenna Base and Cables 5-17 Cable Clamp Coaxial Cable Connector Figure 5-11. Routing the Coaxial Cable for GPS 12. Attach the 7/800, VHF or UHF antenna base per Antenna Installation Manual. IMPORTANT: Antenna Placement and Cable Routing in the Antenna Installation Manual is not applicable for the APX series.

  • Page 122: Installing The Antenna

    5-18 Motorcycle Radio Installation Installing the Antenna Cable Clamp Coaxial Cable Attach to Antenna Connector on Radio Band 2 Figure 5-13. Routing the Coaxial Cable for Band 2 14. After routing cable, allow enough of the cable to reach the radio’s antenna connector and cut off any excess length of the cable.

  • Page 123: Figure 5-14. Cable Routing

    Motorcycle Radio Installation Cable Routing 5-19 SPEAKER/ CONTROL HEAD CONTROL HEAD CABLE SPEAKER CABLE MICROPHONE ACCESSORY CONTROL HEAD CABLE CABLE POWER ANTENNA CABLE CABLE BATTERY FUSE BLOCK IGNITION SPEAKER CABLE CABLE CHASSIS GROUND FUSED POWER CABLE Figure 5-14. Cable Routing 1.
  • Page 124 5-20 Motorcycle Radio Installation Cable Routing 3. Take care to position cables away from parts of the motorcycle that get hot. Bundle excess cable length inside the weather-resistant enclosure as discussed later in Section 5.11: “Transceiver and Cabling Installation” on page 5-22.

  • Page 125: Installing The Weather-Resistant Enclosure

    Motorcycle Radio Installation Installing the Weather-Resistant Enclosure 5-21 5.10 Installing the Weather-Resistant Enclosure TO MOTORCYCLE CHASSIS GROUND Item No. Description Item No. Description Universal Mounting Plate Flat Rubber Washer Machine Screw Shouldered Rubber Washer Lockwasher 7-1/2-inch Ground Strap Flat Washer Ground Strap Figure 5-15.

  • Page 126: 5.11 Transceiver And Cabling Installation

    5-22 Motorcycle Radio Installation Transceiver and Cabling Installation 5. The diagram of the shock mount is shown loosely assembled. After the hex screws are tightened, the rubber washers are compressed to fasten the weather- resistant enclosure securely to the universal mounting plate. Figure 5-17 is an exploded view of the enclosure;...

  • Page 127: 5.11.2 Installing The Transceiver

    Motorcycle Radio Installation Transceiver and Cabling Installation 5-23 ACCESSORY CABLE ACCESSORY EMERGENCY AND CABLE HEADSET EXTERNAL ALARM CONNECTOR CONNETOR TRANSCEIVER HEADSET POWER CABLE SPORTING PLUG EMERGENCY CABLE SHORTING PLUG ACCESSORY CABLE IGNITION SENSE (ACC) CONTROL CABLE CONTROL HEAD (CAN) GROUND (BLACK) CONTROL HEAD CONTROL HEAD POWER (RED)

  • Page 128: Figure 5-17. Installing The Transceiver

    5-24 Motorcycle Radio Installation Transceiver and Cabling Installation Figure 5-17. Installing the Transceiver Table 5-1. Transceiver Installation Parts List Item No. Description Item No. Description Lock washer Ground shield plane Flat washer (8 used) Top cover Screw Gasket Screw Hinge Grommet Enclosure mounts Screw...

  • Page 129: 5.12 Installing The Emergency Switch Option

    Motorcycle Radio Installation Installing the Emergency Switch Option 5-25 5.12 Installing the Emergency Switch Option Use the two-conductor, green/black cable which has as one end terminated with two contacts (part number 3080221P02) and which is supplied with this W688 Motorcycle Emergency Push Button. Disconnect the emergency switch shorting plug from the accessory cable.

  • Page 130: 5.15 Installing The O5 Control Head Sunshield

    5-26 Motorcycle Radio Installation Installing the O5 Control Head Sunshield 5.15 Installing the O5 Control Head Sunshield Install the sunshield (part number NNTN7279_) to the O5 control head as follows. 1. Assemble the sunshield to the remote mount trunnion as shown in Figure 5-19.

  • Page 131: Figure 5-21. Slide The Control Head Onto Trunnion

    Motorcycle Radio Installation Installing the O5 Control Head Sunshield 5-27 3. Slide the control head onto the trunnion while aligning the edge of the control head with the edge of the sunshield as shown in Figure 5-21. Make sure the Velcro properly adheres to the control head.

  • Page 132: 5.16 Horn/Lights Wiring

    5-28 Motorcycle Radio Installation 5.16 Horn/Lights Wiring Figure 5-23. Horn/Lights Wiring Diagram 5.17 Emergency Switch Wiring Figure 5-24. Emergency Switch Wiring Diagram Motorcycle products must have pins 1 and 2 connected together to allow the radio to power down. Opening this connection by REMOVING the emergency shorting plug, or pressing the emergency switch, will turn on the radio.

  • Page 133: Chapter 6 Finishing The Installation

    Chapter 6 Finishing the Installation Cable Connection 6.1.1 O2 Control Head Perform the following if it has not been previously done: 1. Remove the control head from its mounthing trunnion. Plug the radio’s CAN cable into the proper location on the back of the control head (see Figure 2-28 Figure 2-30 Chapter 2).

  • Page 134: O7 Control Head

    Finishing the Installation Cable Connection 3. Plug the VIP connector into the correct location on the back of the control head. 4. Connect the CAN cable to the proper location on the transceiver. 6.1.4 O7 Control Head Perform the following if it has not been previously done: 1.

  • Page 135: Dust Cover Installation

    Finishing the Installation Dust Cover Installation Dust Cover Installation To help protect and ensure debris does not effect or damage your unused connectors, please use the provided dust covers. Refer to Figure 6-1 to determine which cover is for which connector. A: 1515047C01 B: 1515048C01 C: 1515049C01...

  • Page 136: Miscellaneous Information

    Finishing the Installation Miscellaneous Information NOTE: Parts B and F require inserting then turning approximately 1/3 turn using a coin as a tool until it contacts the stop. Parts C and/or D shall be installed onto DB25 accessory cable assembly when the corresponding cable assembly connections are not in use.

  • Page 137: Chapter 7 Best Practices: Installation & Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 Best Practices: Installation & Troubleshooting In this section are Motorola recommended vehicle installation practices that can address or prevent many issues, including: • Radio circuit damage due to over voltage condition • Radio/Accessories "lock up" • Radio/Accessories change state/lock-up when radio PTT is depressed •...

  • Page 138: Check Physical Installation Of Radio Ground And Radio Accessory Wiring

    Best Practices: Installation & Troubleshooting Check Physical Installation of Radio Ground and Radio Accessory Wiring Check Physical Installation of Radio Ground and Radio Accessory Wiring • Take care to scrape away paint on the chassis at the place where the ground connection is to be made, and try to keep the ground lead as short as possible.

  • Page 139: Minimize The Effect Of Poorly Grounded Antennas

    The state of your radio prior to needing a jump-start may be unknown, and the radio may attempt to return to its last state (radio ON), when doing a jump-start. Therefore, Motorola recommends the following steps be taken before jump-starting any vehicle containing a radio.
  • Page 140 Best Practices: Installation & Troubleshooting Notes 6878215A01...

  • Page 141: Appendix A Replacement Parts Ordering

    The ASTRO APX Mobile Radio Basic Service Manual (Motorola publication part number 6875964M01) includes complete parts lists and part numbers.

  • Page 142: Fax Orders

    Services Division (RPSD) was formerly known as the Customer Care and Services Division (CCSD) and/or the Accessories and Aftermarket Division (AAD). Asia Pacific Service Centers Motorola Solutions Singapore Motorola Solutions Philippines, Motorola Solutions Sdn. Bhd. Pte. Ltd. Inc. Level 14, Persoft Tower c/o Azure Engineering Unit 2102, One Global Place No.

  • Page 143: Index

    Index Index 100W radios ............1-9 dash mount ............1-5 motorcycle ............1-14 multi control ............1-13 remote mount ............1-7 Numerics control head ..........2-29, 4-6, 4-8 cabling ..............2-24 100W radios diagrams ........... 2-25, 2-26, 2-27 antenna connection ..........2-40 multi ..............
  • Page 144 Index-2 ground ..............4-3 SW B+ ............. 4-4, 4-7, 4-8 leads VIP in ..............4-8 black ..........2-33, 5-19, 5-25 VIP out ............4-4, 4-7 green ..............5-25 pushbutton, emergency ..........4-1 light relay ......... 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 5-25, 5-28 locking kit, installing ..........2-32 relays horn ........4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 5-25, 5-28 microphone ............
  • Page 145 Index-3 wiring diagrams ............2-3 6878215A01...
  • Page 146 Index-4 Notes 6878215A01...

  • Page 147: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary This glossary contains an alphabetical listing of terms and their definitions that are applicable to the ASTRO radio. Term Definition analog Refers to a continuously variable signal or a circuit or device designed to handle such signals. See also digital. band Frequencies allowed for a specific purpose.
  • Page 148 Glossary-2 Term Definition Megahertz One million cycles per second. Used especially as a radio-frequency unit. microcontroller unit Also written as µC. A microprocessor that contains RAM and ROM components, as well as communications and programming components and peripherals. Power amplifier. paging One-way communication that alerts the receiver to retrieve a message.
  • Page 149 Glossary-3 Term Definition Transmit. Ultra-High Frequency. Universal Serial Bus An external bus standard that supports data transfer rates of 12 Mbps. See Universal Serial Bus. Very-High Frequency. 6878215A01...
  • Page 150 Glossary-4 Notes 6878215A01...
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