Motorola solutions PMLN8334 User manual

Audio Adapter (Active)
PMLN8334 User Guide
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JUNE 2022
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Contents
Disclaimer.................................................................................................................... 3
Safety and Legal..........................................................................................................4
Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices.................................................................................4
Conformity Markings......................................................................................................................5
Icon Conventions........................................................................................................ 6
Foreword......................................................................................................................7
Attention!........................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 1: Product Overview...................................................................................8
1.1 Radio Operation with Adapter..................................................................................................8
Chapter 2: Attaching the Adapter and Accessory................................................. 9
Chapter 3: Removing the Adapter and Accessory.............................................. 11
Chapter 4: Cable Management...............................................................................12
Chapter 5: Service and Warranty...........................................................................13
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Disclaimer
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Safety and Legal
This section provides the safety and legal information for this product.
Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices
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Disclaimer
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a specific mobile subscriber unit or configuration of certain parameters. Please refer to your Motorola
Solutions contact for further information.
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Conformity Markings
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Icon Conventions
The documentation set is designed to give the reader more visual clues. The following graphic icons
are used throughout the documentation set.
DANGER: The signal word DANGER with the associated safety icon implies information that, if
disregarded, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: The signal word WARNING with the associated safety icon implies information that,
if disregarded, could result in death or serious injury, or serious product damage.
CAUTION: The signal word CAUTION with the associated safety icon implies information that,
if disregarded, may result in minor or moderate injury, or serious product damage.
CAUTION: The signal word CAUTION may be used without the safety icon to state potential
damage or injury that is not related to the product.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT statements contain information that is crucial to the discussion
at hand, but is not CAUTION or WARNING. There is no warning level associated with the
IMPORTANT statement.
NOTE: NOTICE contains information more important than the surrounding text, such as
exceptions or preconditions. They also refer the reader elsewhere for additional information,
remind the reader how to complete an action (when it is not part of the current procedure,
for instance), or tell the reader where something is on the screen. There is no warning level
associated with a notice.
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Foreword
Attention!
The PMLN8334 Audio Adapter (Active) is only compatible with audio accessories product.
This PMLN8334 Audio Adapter (Active) is non-certified for ATEX/IECEx, TIA4950, or any Hazardous
Location certification. It provides functionality and operation of existing GCAI audio accessories to the
APX N radio.
Purchaser assumes all responsibility for the use, testing, certifications, and compliance with relevant
regulatory requirements of this adapter, any accessories used with the adapter and the combination of
the adapter with such accessories.
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Chapter 1
Product Overview
The PMLN8334 is an Audio Adapter (Active).
NOTE: Contact a Motorola Solutions representative for your radio compatibility with the audio
accessory adapter and applicable audio accessories.
1.1
Radio Operation with Adapter
The radio operation changes when the adapter with an audio accessory is attached to the radio. For
example, the radio audio is muted and routed through the adapter to the attached audio accessory.
When the adapter without an audio accessory, is attached to the radio, the radio functions normally,
however, this practice is not recommended.
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Chapter 2
Attaching the Adapter and Accessory
Procedure:
1To attach the audio accessory to the adapter, hook on the accessory Global Core Accessory
Interface (GCAI) connector to the adapter.
Number Description
1 Adapter
2 Accessory GCAI connector
2Insert the accessory GCAI connector and turn the screw clockwise.
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3To attach the adapter to the radio, hook the GCAI Mini connector and turn the screw clockwise.
4Turn on the radio.
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Chapter 3
Removing the Adapter and Accessory
Procedure:
1Turn off the radio.
2To remove the adapter from the radio, turn the screw anti-clockwise and detach the Global Core
Accessory Interface (GCAI) Mini connector.
3To remove the GCAI audio accessory from the adapter, turn the screw anti-clockwise and
detach the connector.
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Chapter 4
Cable Management
This section describes the recommended cable position.
Figure 1: Recommended
Figure 2: Not Recommended
To ensure optimum range and user experience, it is recommended to avoid crossing accessory cable
with the radio antenna.
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Chapter 5
Service and Warranty
The PMLN8334 Audio Adapter is not repairable. Order a replacement adapter as necessary.
The audio adapter is covered under the standard Motorola Solutions one-year limited warranty.
Refer to your Motorola Solutions dealer or point-of-purchase for detailed information on warranty
replacement.
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