Icom RMK-3 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
SEPARATION KIT
RMK-3
Thank you for purchasing the RMK-3 SEPARATION KIT .
The RMK-3 allows you to install the mobile trans-
ceiver front panel separately from the main body for
added installation convenience and operation. Use
either the optional OPC-607, OPC-608 or OPC-609
SEPARATION CABLE with the RMK-3.
• In this instruction, the illustration is described using the IC-
F5060 series transceiver.
■Separation
The optional OPC-607 (3 m; 9.84 ft), OPC-608 (8 m; 26.3 ft) or
OPC-609* (1.9 m; 6.3 ft)
SEPARATION CABLE
is required for in-
stalling the transceiver front panel and main body separately.
*For Europe version, only the OPC-609 is available.
qTurn the transceiver’s power OFF, then disconnect the DC
power cable.
wUnscrew the 4 bottom screws, then remove the bottom
cover from the transceiver in the direction of the arrow.
eRemove the front panel from the main body using a stan-
dard screw driver as shown below.
rDisconnect the flat cable from the front panel.
tUnscrew the 4 rear plate screws, then remove the rear
plates from both the front panel and main body attach-
ments.
☞Continue to the back page.
Rear plate
*This illustration
shows the descrip-
tion for the front
panel attachment.
Unscrew the cir-
cuit board screw.
Front panel
Flat cable Main body
Front panel
Flat cable
Main body
Front panel
Standard
screw driver
qw
e
Bottom cover
CAUTION! To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn the
power OFF before separating the front panel from the
main body.
■Supplied accessories
Main body attachment
Front panel attachment Flat cable
Mounting bracket Flat washers
(M5)
Spring washers
(M5)
Mounting screws
(M5×12)
Self-tapping screws
(M5×16)
Bracket screws
Nuts (M5)
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■Mounting
2 types of mounting styles are available—one is overhead
mounting, and other one is on-board mounting.
Mount the front panel and the attachment securely with the
4 supplied screws to a thick surface which can support more
than 1.5 kg. (Overhead mounting)
On-board mounting
Overhead mounting
When using
self-tapping screws
Flat washer
Spring washer
Bracket
screw
Bracket screw
■Attachment
For the front panel attachment:
qConnect the optional OPC-607, OPC-608 or OPC-609 to
the front panel attachment as shown below.
After the cable connection, replace the removed rear plate
and the 4 screws.
•The optional cable can be inserted into either the left or right
grooves as desired on the back of the attachment.
wConnect the flat cable (q) as shown below, and then at-
tach the front panel and the attachment (w).
•Ensure the flat cable is inserted correctly, and not upside down.
For the main body attachment:
eConnect the optional OPC-607, OPC-608 or OPC-609 to
the main body attachment as shown below.
After the cable connection, replace the removed rear
plate.
•The optional cable can be inserted into either the left or right
grooves as desired on the back of the attachment.
rConnect the supplied flat cable* and ground cable (coming
from the RMK-3) as shown below.
*Ensure the flat cable and attachment are inserted/attached cor-
rectly, and not upside down.
tReplace the removed bottom cover and 4 screws, then re-
connect the DC power cable.
Main body attachment
to transceiver’s
main body
Main body
Main body attachment*
Flat cable*
Flat cable*
from the RMK-3
Use the attached screw
OPC-607/
OPC-608/
OPC-609
Rear plate
Main body attachment
Cable groove
Use the screw re-
moved from the cir-
cuit board in step t
on the front page, to
connect the cable lug.
Front panel
Front panel attachment
Flat cable
q
w
Attach the front
panel and attach-
ment securely.
OPC-607/
OPC-608/
OPC-609 Rear plate
Front panel attachment
Use the screw re-
moved from the cir-
cuit board in step t
on the front page, to
connect the cable lug.
Cable groove
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