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MM101031V1 R1A Installation Manual PANTHERTM 300M Mobile Radio
NOTICE! Repairs made to this equipment should be made only by an authorized service technician or facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs, alterations, or substitution of recommended parts made by the user to this equipment not approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty. NOTICE! The software contained in this device is copyrighted by Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION .....................................................................................4 MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMITS ................................5 DETERMINING MPE RADIUS .......................................................................5 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION ................................................................6 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................
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: 1. 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 radio off while fueling the vehicle. Do not carry containers of fuel in the trunk of the vehicle if the radio is mounted in the trunk. 2.
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE (MPE) LIMITS Do not transmit with this radio and antenna when persons are within the MPE Radius of the antenna, unless such persons (vehicle occupants or bystanders, for example) are shielded from the antenna field by a grounded metallic barrier (such as the user’s vehicle rooftop). The MPE Radius is the minimum distance from the antenna axis that ALL persons should maintain in order to avoid RF exposure higher than the allowable MPE level set by the FCC.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION YOUR COM-NET ERICSSON PANTHER 300M MOBILE RADIO GENERATES RF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY DURING TRANSMIT MODE. THIS RADIO IS DESIGNED FOR AND CLASSIFIED AS WARNING “OCCUPATIONAL USE ONLY” MEANING IT MUST BE USED ONLY IN THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT BY INDIVIDUALS AWARE OF THE HAZARDS AND THE WAYS TO MINIMIZE SUCH HAZARDS. THIS RADIO IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY THE “GENERAL POPULATION” IN AN UNCONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
CAUTION • TO ENSURE THAT YOUR EXPOSURE TO RF ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY IS WITHIN THE FCC ALLOWABLE LIMITS FOR OCCUPATIONAL USE, ALWAYS ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damage the radio, and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna for installation on a vehicle has a maximum gain of 3 dBd. A proper antenna for installation on a rooftop or tower in a desktop base station setup has a maximum gain of 6 dBd.
INTRODUCTION The PANTHERTM 300M mobile radio is designed for installation as a front mount radio. This manual provides the mobile installation instructions and includes the instructions to install the external horn or external speaker options. UNPACK AND CHECK THE EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the equipment and verify the items listed below are included in the shipping container. If damage has occurred to the equipment during shipment, file a claim with the carrier immediately.
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES The following table lists the options and accessories available for the PANTHER 300M Mobile Radio.
INSTALLATION STEP 1 - PLAN THE INSTALLATION Figure 1 shows an example of a typical connection diagram. Before beginning, plan the radio installation carefully so that it will: ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Be safe for the operator and passengers, Be convenient for the operator to use, Be neat in appearance, Be protected from water damage, Be easy to service, Be out of the way of auto mechanics, Be out of the way of passengers, and Allow for good air flow around the unit’s cooling fins.
• Drills and circle cutters as follows: ! No. 31 (1/8-inch) drill ! 1/2-inch drill or circle cutter ! 3/4-inch circle cutter, hole saw or socket punch • Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers • No. 10 Torx driver Torx is a registered trademark of CAMCAR Division TEXTRON, Inc. STEP 3 – EQUIPMENT PREPARATION Mounting This section describes the radio preparation for installation. In most applications, the following procedures should be completed before the radio is mounted.
