360 Herndon Parkway Suite 1400 Herndon, VA 20170 http://www.rheintech.com APPENDIX E: INSTALLATION MANUAL Com-Net Ericsson Critical Radio Systems, Inc.
MM101031V2 R1A PANTHER™ 300M VHF Mobile Radio Installation Manual
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 Page SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................... 4 SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION.............................................. 5 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 7 UNPACK AND CHECK THE EQUIPMENT .................................... 7 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES........................................................ 8 INSTALLATION...............................................................
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.
SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION W ARNING Your Com-Net Ericsson radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only,” meaning it must be used only during 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.
Pressing the “PTT” button on the microphone will cause the radio to transmit. • ALWAYS use Com-Net Ericsson authorized accessories (antennas, speaker/mics, etc.). Use of unauthorized accessories may cause the FCC Occupational/Controlled Exposure RF compliance requirements to be exceeded. • ALWAYS keep at least 25 cm (10 inches) between the antenna and user/bystanders while transmitting.
INTRODUCTION The PANTHER™ 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. beginning, plan the radio installation carefully so that it will: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ Before 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.
¾ ¾ 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.
Figure 1 – Typical Connection Diagram 11
4. Remove the top cover by lifting the back and sliding it forward away from the chassis.
Figure 3 – Factory Default Internal Speaker Jumper Setting (Enabled) Configure the Internal Radio Speaker Jumper (JP701) The PANTHER 300M radio is shipped from the factory with the internal radio speaker jumper (JP701) set to 1-2 as shown in Figure 3. This setting enables the internal radio speaker. Set the jumper to 2-3 if 1) only the External Speaker is to be enabled or 2) the Internal/External Speaker option is to be enabled.
wired accordingly, see the section Connect To Ignition Sense on page 17. There are three parameters that define how the Ignition Sense feature will operate - a jumper on the radio (as described above), and two programmable parameters in the personality. The programmable parameters enable/disable Transmission and/or Horn Alert with respect to the vehicle ignition switch.
Connect Option Cable This section applies to installations that require an option cable. The option cable (RPM 113 7674/1) is required if you are installing: • External Speaker • Internal/External Speaker Option • Car Horn Alert • Ignition Sense • External Modulation • External Demodulation To connect the option cable to the radio: 1. Remove the two Phillips screws holding the plastic cover in place, from the back of the radio, see Figure 5. Figure 5 – Removing Plastic Cover 2.
STEP 5 – INSTALL CABLES The PANTHER 300M Mobile Radio is installed as a front mount radio. The location of the mount, the application, and the options to be installed should be considered when planning the cable runs. The cable diagram in Figure 1 should be referenced throughout the installation process. Power Cable The power cable RPM 113 7674/10 consists of a two-wire cable, see Figure 6. The red fused lead supplies power to the radio directly from the vehicle battery.
Figure 6 – Power Cable RPM 113 7674/10 Route the lead away from high heat sources in the engine compartment that may cause lead damage and introduce a fire hazard. In addition, the lead should not be routed near electrical noise sources such as electronic ignition modules or cruise control modules. 3. Secure the cable at several locations within the engine compartment to prevent possible damage to the cable. 4. Connect the BLACK lead to the vehicle chassis.
Connect To Ignition Sense The ignition sense line is used to enable or disable transmit or the Car Horn Alert option through the vehicle ignition switch. For a detailed description on how to configure the Ignition Sense line, see the section Configure Ignition Sense Jumper on page 13. Regardless of how the ignition sense line is configured, the option cable must be wired as described below for the feature to work.
The “Accessory” point should drop to ZERO volts when cranking the engine and return to +12 volts after the engine is started. If a point is chosen that drops to a voltage between zero and +12 volts, the radio may execute a power-up cycle several times during start up. It is recommended that the terminal be measured with a voltmeter to be sure it shuts OFF (goes to zero volts) during the cranking of the engine.
Figure 7 – Mounting Bracket and Mounting Bracket Hardware Kit Radio Mounting Procedures The following procedures are used to mount the radio. 1. Using the bracket as a template, mark and drill the mounting holes using a No. 31 (1/8) drill bit. Be sure to leave enough room at the rear of the radio unit for the cable connections and airflow. Be careful to avoid damaging some vital part (fuel tank, transmission housing, etc.) of the vehicle when drilling mounting holes.
Figure 8 – Mounting Bracket Installation 3. Place the radio into the mounting bracket and secure with the four 3/8” Phillip’s screws supplied. The radio can be fastened in any of three different positions: parallel to the mounting surface or tilted slightly from the parallel position. (Refer to Figure 9.) 4. Connect antenna coaxial cable to antenna connector (TNC). 5. Insert power cable into power connector running from rear of radio unit and push until the connectors snap together. 6.
Figure 9 – Mounting Radio to Bracket STEP 6 – INSTALL OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Radio Option Cable The radio option cable (RPM 113 7674/1) is required if you are installing: • External Speaker • Internal/External Speaker Option • Car Horn Alert • Ignition Sense • External Modulation • External Demodulation The section STEP 3 – EQUIPMENT PREPARATION, on page 10, describes how to connect the option cable to the radio.
Table 2 – Radio Option Connector P3 Interface Description DB-25 PIN NO (J100) PIN NO (P3) I/O DESCRIPTION 2 1 --- 5 2 I Internal Speaker Input #1: 5W across Internal Speaker 6 3 O Audio Amp Output #1: Vo ≈ 6.6 VDC 18 4 O 19 5 I Audio Amp Output #2 to Internal or External Speaker Vo ≈ 6.
Table 2 - Radio Option Connector P3 Interface Description Cont’d DB-25 PIN NO I/O PIN NO (P3) (J100) 24 15 O DESCRIPTION (1) (2) HORN CONTROL At Signaling Mode Display In Menu Action On Enable Off Disable When select “ON”(enable) and a correct T99 Individual Call is received, the output of pin 15 is “low.
External Speaker – 19A149590P11 The external speaker kit includes a 4-ohm, 10 Watt rated speaker and a radio option cable. To connect an external speaker, the radio option cable (RPM 113 7674/1) must be installed and connected to the radio. 1. Mount the speaker so it is directed at the operator but does not interfere with the operator’s vision. It also should not present a hazard in the event of an accident.
JUMPER POSITIONS 1-2 USED WHEN THERE IS NO EXTERNAL SPEAKER OPTION 2-3 USED WHEN THERE IS AN EXTERNAL SPEAKER OPTION PANTHER 300M EXTERNAL SPEAKER OPTION WHEN THE EXTERNAL SPEAKER OPTION IS APPLIED, AUDIO FROM THE SPEAKER AMP LEAVES THE RADIO ON OPTION CONNECTOR PINS 3 AND 4 AND GOES TO J101. THE EXTERNAL SPEAKER'S CABLE IS CONNECTED TO J101.
PANTHER 300M INTERNAL/EXTERNAL SPEAKER OPTION JUMPER POSITIONS 1-2 USED WHEN THERE IS NO INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL SPEAKER OPTION 2-3 USED WHEN THERE IS AN INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL SPEAKER OPTION (THIS SCHEMATIC ALSO APPLIES TO PUBLIC ADDRESS) WHEN THE INTERNAL/EXTERNAL SPEAKER OR PUBLIC ADDRESS OPTIONS ARE APPLIED. AUDIO FROM THE SPEAKER AMP LEAVES THE RADIO ON OPTION CONNECTOR PIN 3 AND GOES TO THE COMMON SIDE OF AN SPDT RELAY.
Alarm (Horn) Relay Kit - 19A705499P1 To connect the alarm relay kit, the radio option cable (RPM 113 7674/1) must be installed and connected to the radio.
OPTION CABLE RPM 113 7674/1 PIN 24 COM 87 NO 30 To Horn Circuit To Horn Circuit 85 BATTERY A+ DB-25 CONNECTOR (MALE) TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER J100 DB-25 CONNECTOR (FEMALE) PIN 15 ON 18 PIN CONNECTOR P3 FUSE (1A) 86 RELAY 19A149299P1 Figure 13 - External Car Alert FUSE (1A) BATTERY A+ 86 87a 87 30 85 TO RADIO OPTION CABLE GREEN/WHITE WIRE TO HORN CIRCUIT Figure 14 - External Alarm Relay 29
FUSE 1A (OPTIONAL) VEHICLE FUSE BLOCK PIN 13 DB-25 CONNECTOR (MALE) TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER IGNITION SENSE J100 DB-25 CONNECTOR (FEMALE) PIN 18 P3 18 PIN CONNECTOR OPTION CABLE RPM 113 7674/1 Figure 15 – Ignition Sense Option Microphone Hanger/Hook Switch Mounting – 344A4678P1 The microphone hanger or Hook Switch should be mounted in a location convenient to the operator where it will not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle or be a hazard to the vehicle passengers.
Typical Mobile Antenna Installation A permanent mount-type antenna should be located in the center of the roof or center of rear deck. Important Note: Rear deck mounting of an antenna is only applicable when the installation provides at least 25 centimeters (10 inches) between the antenna and occupants of the vehicle. This distance recommendation is made using a 50% duty cycle.
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