M/A-Com M7100IP User manual

Installation Manual
MM102343V1
Rev. C, Mar-05
M7100IP
Mobile Radio & Control Unit
Motorcycle Installation

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Copyright©2004 M/A-COM, Inc. All rights reserved.
REVISION HISTORY
REV DATE SUMMARY OF CHANGES
A May 2004 Initial release
B Mar. 2005 Add MPE and FCC information for 50W VHF mobile
radio.
C Mar. 2005 Revise MPE distances and FCC information (per power
turndown) for UHF mobile radios.
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and suggestions on how the document could be improved. Submit your comments and suggestions to:
Wireless Systems Business Unit or fax your comments to: [phone]
M/A-COM, Inc.
Technical Publications or e-mail us at: [e-mail]
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CREDITS
EDACS is a registered trademark and PANTHER,M-PA, M-PD, MTL, TPX, PCS, M-RK,
LPE-200, and Prism are trademarks of M/A-COM, Inc.
Kawasaki is a registered trademark of Kawasaki Motors Corporation, U.S.A.
Harley-Davidson is a registered trademark of Harley-Davidson, Inc.
All other brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks
of their respective holders.
NOTICE
The voice coding technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights
including patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. The user of
this technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or
disassemble the Object Code, or in any way convert the Object Code into human-readable form.
NOTICE
Repairs to this equipment should be made only by an authorized service technician or at a facility
designated by the supplier. Any repairs, alterations or substitutions 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 manufacturers warranty.
The software contained in this device is copyrighted by M/A-COM, Inc. Unpublished rights are
reserved under the copyright laws of the United States.
This manual is published by M/A-COM, Inc., without any warranty. Improvements and changes
to this manual necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or
improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by M/A-COM, Inc., at any time and
without notice. Such changes will be incorporated into new editions of this manual. No part of this
manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,. electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying and recording, for any purpose, without the express written permission of
M/A-COM, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
1SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS ...................................................4
2RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION....................................... 5
2.1 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION.......................................5
2.1.1 Federal Communications Commission Regulations................6
2.2 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS......................6
2.2.1 Mobile Antennas......................................................................8
2.2.2 Approved Accessories.............................................................8
2.2.3 Contact Information.................................................................8
3OPERATION SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS................................9
3.1 TRANSMITTER HAZARDS ...............................................................9
3.2 SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS........................................ 10
4GENERAL INFORMATION ...............................................................12
4.1 RELATED DOCUMENTATION.......................................................12
5OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES......................................................... 13
5.1 VENDOR DROP SHIP OPTIONS .....................................................15
5.1.1 External Headset Options......................................................15
5.2 HARDWARE KITS............................................................................ 15
5.3 USER SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT ....................................................... 19
5.4 POWER CONSIDERATIONS............................................................19
5.4.1 RF Power Adjustments..........................................................19
6INSTALLATION................................................................................... 21
6.1 TOOLS REQUIRED........................................................................... 21
6.2 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION........................................................ 21
6.2.1 Weather Resistant Case Assembly and Installation............... 21
6.2.2 Harley-Davidson Installation................................................. 24
6.3 RADIO MOUNTING BRACKETS.................................................... 24
7CONTROL UNIT MOUNTING...........................................................26
7.1.1 Control Unit and Mic Hanger Installation ............................. 27
7.2 SPEAKER MOUNTING..................................................................... 29
7.3 CABLE ROUTING............................................................................. 29
7.3.1 Power and Control Cables..................................................... 29
7.3.2 Option Cable..........................................................................30
7.3.3 Typical Harley-Davidson Installation....................................30
7.4 CABLE CONNECTIONS................................................................... 33
7.4.1 Power Cable........................................................................... 34
7.4.2 Control Cable......................................................................... 34
7.4.3 Ignition Switch Option .......................................................... 34
7.4.4 Accessory Cable....................................................................35
7.5 ANTENNA INSTALLATION............................................................ 35
7.5.1 General ..................................................................................35
7.5.2 Typical Motorcycle Mount Antenna Installation...................36
8FINAL CHECKS AND CONNECTIONS............................................37
8.1 HEADSET INSTALLATION (OPTION)...........................................37
8.1.1 Dual Radio Application (Mobile with Portable)....................38
8.1.2 Headset Operation ................................................................. 41
9WARRANTY..........................................................................................56

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1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used throughout this manual 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 in this manual violates safety
standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. M/A-
COM, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with
these standards.
WARNING
The WARNING symbol calls attention to a procedure,
practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in personal injury. Do not proceed
beyond a WARNING symbol until the conditions identified
are fully understood or met.
CAUTION
The CAUTION symbol calls attention to an operating
procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not performed
correctly or adhered to, could result in damage to the
equipment or severely degrade the equipment performance.
NOTE
The NOTE symbol calls attention to supplemental
information, which may improve system performance or
clarify a process or procedure.
The ESD symbol calls attention to procedures, practices, or
the like, which could expose equipment to the effects of
Electro-Static Discharge. Proper precautions must be taken
to prevent ESD when handling circuit modules.

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2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE INFORMATION
2.1 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS,
CONTROL INFORMATION, AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE
REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR MOBILE TWO-WAY RADIO, READ THIS
IMPORTANT RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL
INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO
ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE FCC’S RF EXPOSURE
GUIDELINES.
NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled
conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can
exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio
device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other
use.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by M/A-
COM, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF)
spectrum to provide communications between two or more users over a
distance. It uses RF energy or radio waves to send and receive calls. RF
energy is one form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms include, but are
not limited to, electric power, sunlight, and x-rays. RF energy, however,
should not be confused with these other forms of electromagnetic energy,
which, when used improperly, can cause biological damage. Very high levels
of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.
Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health, and industry work with
organizations to develop standards for exposure to RF energy. These
standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and
the general public. These recommended RF exposure levels include
substantial margins of protection. All two-way radios marketed in North
America are designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure they meet
government established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also
recommend specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These
instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy

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exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it. Please refer to
the following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is
and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF
exposure limits.
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov./SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html
2.1.1 Federal Communications Commission
Regulations
Your M/A-COM, Inc. M7100IP mobile two-way radio is designed and tested
to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for mobile two-way radios
before it can be marketed in the United States. When two-way radios are
used as a consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully
aware of and able to control their exposure to meet occupational
requirements. Exposure awareness can be facilitated by the use of a label
directing users to specific user awareness information. Your M/A-COM, Inc.
M7100IP two-way radio has an RF exposure product label. Also, your
M7100IP Installation and Operator’s Manuals include information and
operating instructions required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy
compliance requirements.
2.2 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE
STANDARDS
Your M/A-COM, Inc. M7100IP mobile two-way radio is designed and tested
to comply with a number of national and international standards and
guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to RF electromagnetic
energy. This radio complies with the IEEE and ICNIRP exposure limits for
occupational/controlled RF exposure environment at duty factors of up to
50% talk-50% listen and is authorized by the FCC for occupational use. In
terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure
guidelines, your radio antenna radiates measurable RF energy only while it is
transmitting (talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.
Your M/A-COM, Inc. M7100IP mobile two-way radio complies with the
following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:
•United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Code of
Federal Regulations; 47 CFR §§ 2 sub-part J.
•American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1992.
•Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999.

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CAUTION
Radios intended for motorcycle installations are factory-
configured at 25 watts. It is important that radios not
intended for motorcycle installations are not substituted for
motorcycle radio units.
CAUTION
Table 2-1 lists the recommended minimum lateral distance
for a controlled environment and for unaware bystanders in
an uncontrolled environment, from transmitting types of
antennas (i.e., monopoles over a ground plane, or dipoles)
at rated radio power for mobile radios installed on a
motorcycle. Transmit only when unaware bystanders are at
least the uncontrolled recommended minimum lateral
distance away from the transmitting antenna.
Table 2-1: Rated Power and Recommended Minimum Lateral Distance
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM LATERAL
DISTANCE FROM TRANSMITTING
ANTENNA
MOBILE RADIO
FREQUENCY
SPLIT
RATED POWER OF
MOTORCYCLE-INSTALLED
MOBILE TWO-WAY RADIO
CONTROLLED UNCONTROLLED
VHF 25 Watts, (136 MHz, Antenna
P/N: SM-LE-OM150K.125/TNC) 54.27 cm 121.35 cm
50 Watts, (378 MHz, Antenna
P/N: LE-OM406BKTNC) 85.23 cm 190.60 cmUHF–L
50 Watts, (378 MHz, Antenna
P/N: LE-OM420BKTNC) 85.23 cm 190.60 cm
25 Watts, (450 MHz, Antenna
P/N: LE-OM440BKTNC) 49.71 cm 111.17 cm
25 Watts, (450 MHz, Antenna
P/N: LE-OM450BKTNC) 49.71 cm 111.17 cm
25 Watts, (450 MHz, Antenna
P/N: LE-OM470BKTNC) 48.59 cm 109.36 cm
UHF-H
25 Watts, (450 MHz, Antenna
P/N: LE-OM490BKTNC) 47.69 cm 105.99 cm
800 MHz 35 Watts, (806 MHz, Antenna
P/N: LE-OM806DBKTNCDS) 47.90 cm 107.20 cm

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2.2.1 Mobile Antennas – Motorcycle Installation
NOTE
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
Install the radio’s antenna (refer to Table 2-1 for frequencies and
corresponding part numbers of recommended antennas) on the end of the
motorcycle case farthest away from the driver. These mobile antenna
installation guidelines are limited to motorcycles fit with the motorcycle radio
case with integral antenna grounding plane. The antenna installation should
additionally be in accordance with the following.
•The requirements of the antenna manufacturer/supplier included with the
antenna.
•Instructions in the M7100IP Radio and Control Unit Motorcycle
Installation Manual, including minimum antenna cable lengths.
•The installation manual providing specific information of how to install
the antennas to facilitate recommended operating distances to all
potentially exposed persons.
Use only the M/A-COM approved/supplied antenna(s) or approved
replacement antenna(s). Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.
2.2.2 Approved Accessories
This radio has been tested and meets the FCC RF guidelines when used with
the M/A-COM accessories supplied or designated for use with this product.
Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF
exposure guidelines, and may violate FCC regulations.
For a list of M/A-COM approved accessories refer to the product manuals,
M/A-COM’s Products and Services Catalog, or contact M/A-COM at 1-800-
528-7711.
2.2.3 Contact Information
For additional information on exposure requirements or other information,
contact M/A-COM, Inc. at 1-800-528-7711 or at http://www.macom-
wireless.com.

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3 OPERATION SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 TRANSMITTER HAZARDS
WARNING
The operator of any mobile radio should be aware of
certain hazards common to the operation of radio
transmitters. 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 radio off while fueling the motorcycle. Do not
transport containers of fuel.
Areas with potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not
always, clearly marked. Turn OFF your radio when in any area with
a potentially explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but not impossible that
the radio or its accessories could generate sparks.
•Interference to Vehicular Electronics Systems – Electronic fuel
injection systems, electronic anti-skid braking systems, electronic cruise
control systems, etc., are typical electronic systems that may malfunction
due to the lack of protection from radio frequency energy present when
transmitting. If the vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer
and enlist their aid in determining the expected performance of electronic
circuits when the radio is transmitting.
•Electric Blasting Caps – To prevent accidental detonation of electric
blasting caps, DO NOT use two-way radios within 1000 feet of blasting
operations. Always obey the “Turn Off Two-Way Radios” signs posted
where electric blasting caps are being used. (OSHA Standard: 1926-900)
•Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas Powered Vehicles – Mobile radio
installations in vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas with the LP
gas container in the trunk or other sealed-off space within the interior of
the vehicle must conform to the National Fire Protection Association
standard NFPA 58 requiring:
¾The space containing the radio equipment shall be isolated by a seal
from the space containing the LP gas container and its fittings.
¾Outside filling connections shall be used for the LP gas container.
¾The LP gas container shall be vented to the outside of the vehicle.

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3.2 SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS
(Recommended by AAA)
•Read the literature on the safe operation of the radio.
•Use both hands to steer and keep the microphone in its hanger whenever
the vehicle is in motion.
•Place calls only when the vehicle is stopped.
•When talking from a moving vehicle is unavoidable, drive in the slower
lane. Keep conversations brief.
•If a conversation requires taking notes or complex thought, stop the
vehicle in a safe place and continue the call.
•Whenever using a mobile radio, exercise caution.