Motorola i50sx User manual

CAR KIT OWNER’S MANUAL 1
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Car Kit for i85s/i50sx/i55sr
phones. This kit provides a multitude of features that enhance the capa-
bilities of the i85s/i50sx/i55sr phone while integrating it comfortably
into the vehicular environment.
These features include:
• Hands free speaker phone operation
• Remote Push-To-Talk (PTT) capability
• Remote palm microphone compatibility
• Built-in power supply for battery charging
• Benefits of an external vehicular antenna
• Integrated RS-232 or USB data port
OVERVIEW
This Owner’s Manual provides a description of the accessories connec-
tions, power connection, and installation procedure for and basic opera-
tion of this Car Kit.
The following items are supplied with this kit:
1. Junction Box (NNTN4227)
2. Phone Cradle (NNTN4226)
3. 5 Watt External Speaker (SSN4020)
4. Visor Microphone (SMN4107)
5. Power Cable (SKN4922)
NTN9477
Car Kit Owner’s Manual for
i85s/i50sx/i55sr phones
Manuel de l’utilisateur de la
trousse véhiculaire pour les
appareils i85s/i50sx/i55sr
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6. Remote Push-To-Talk (PTT) (NNTN4249)
7. Installation Bracket (TRN5502)
Additional Items Required (not included)
8. Antenna Port Adapter (Carrier Specific)
9. Tested and approved External Antenna
The three Motorola tested and approved antennas that may be used with
this Car Kit are:
a. RAF4136AMM - Magnetic Mount Antenna
b.RRA4914B - Mobile Roof Mount Antenna
c. FAD5524 - Mobile Window Antenna
Optional items (not included)
10. External Palm Microphone (HMN4058)
11. RS232 Data Cable (NKN6544)
12. USB Data Cable (NNTN4007)
13. 24 Volt DC to 12 Volt DC External Converter (NNTN4079)
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SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
• Refer to your phone’s user guide for safety information relating to
phone operation.
• This document contains important safety and operating instructions.
• Before using this Car Kit, read all the instructions, and cautionary
markings on (1) the Car Kit, (2) the battery, and (3) the portable
phone using the battery.
Antenna and Installation Considerations
• All equipment must be properly installed in accordance with
Motorola installation instructions.
• Ensure the antenna is properly installed external to the vehicle and
in accordance with the requirements of the antenna manufacturer/
supplier.
• Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair reception
quality, damage the radio product, or result in non-compliance to
United States FCC Regulations for RF exposure.
• Position the antenna in such a way to maintain a separation distance
of at least 8 inches (20 cm) between the antenna connected to the
Car Kit and the body of any user, or nearby person, to assure
compliance with the United States FCC regulations on RF exposure.
!
W A R N I N G
!VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAGS
An air bag inflates with great force. Do NOT place
objects, including both installed or portable wireless
equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air
bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equip-
ment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates,
serious injury could result.
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INSTALLATION
Installation Planning
Planning is the key to fast, easy installation. Before a hole is drilled or a
wire is run, inspect the vehicle and determine how and where you intend
to mount the junction box, phone cradle, speaker, visor microphone,
remote PTT button, remote palm microphone (optional), and speaker
(see Figure 1). Plan wire and cable runs to provide maximum protection
from pinching, crushing and overheating.
Figure 1. Car Kit Interconnection Diagram
A properly installed Car Kit will minimize service calls and equipment
downtime. Refer to the following guidelines when planning the installa-
tion:
• Use the provided hardware for mounting.
• Ensure that the cables are not stretched, and not subjected to heat
from engine or transmission.
• Crimp connectors securely.
• Do not attach components to any part of the vehicle that is not rigid
or is subject to excessive vibration.
• Do not run cables over sharp edges that could cause wear or
chaffing of cable insulation.
to Optional Palm
Mic
Fuse Block
External
Microphone
External
Speaker External
Push-to-Talk (PTT)
Optional
USB, RS232
Data Cable
In-Line Fuse
(if connection is made in
to External
Antenna
(Red)
(Black)
(Orange)
(Green)
to Positive Supply
Voltage
to Vehicle Chassis
Ground
to Entertainment
Mute
to Ignition
Phone
Cradle
engine compartment)
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• Do not install the components in locations where they might cause
interference to the operation of the vehicle controls.
• If it is necessary to penetrate the firewall, check opposite side for
cable clearance before drilling and use a grommet to protect the
cable where it passes through.
Recommended Tools
The following tools are recommended for proper installation of your Car
Kit.
• Portable Drill
•Hammer
• Center Punch
• Phillips #2 Screwdriver
Junction Box Installation
In most vehicles, the best location for mounting the junction box is just
under the dash, or under the front seat. It must be protected from dirt and
moisture, and must be afforded adequate space for cooling. There must
also be sufficient space to allow for the connection of accessories.
Figure 2. Junction Box - Accessories Connection Diagram
to Phone Cradle to optional Palm
Mic
to External
PTT
to External
Speaker to External
Microphone to Power
Cable
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DC Power Cable Installation
The Car Kit must be operated only in negative ground electrical systems.
Reverse polarity (positive ground) will trigger protection circuits which
cause the cable fuse to open. Check the groundpolarity before you begin
installation to prevent wasted time and effort. Only 12V DC automotive
systems are directly supported. For 24V DC operation, external con-
verter (NNTN4079) is required.
The DC power cable shipped with the Car Kit is long enough for instal-
lation in most vehicles. Begin the power cable installation in the follow-
ing manner.
1. Route the red and black leads of the main power cable to convenient
chassis ground and positive supply voltage connection points. Ifit is
necessary to penetrate the firewall, use an existing opening or, if
necessary, drill a new hole of approximately 9/16 inch or 3.5 cm.
Insert a grommet into the hole to prevent damage to the power
cable. When making connections on the engine side of the firewall,
additional in-line fuse holders (included) should be used at the con-
nection points.
2. Cut the black lead to the desired length.
• If the connection is to be made under the dash or in the vehicle
cabin, connect the black lead directly to the chassis of the vehicle.
• If connection is made in the engine compartment, connect the black
in-line fuse holder between the black lead of the power cable and
the desired chassis connection point.
3. Cut the red lead to the desired length. This lead will be connected
such that it has positive supply voltage at all times, even when the
vehicle is turned off.
• If connection is to be made under the dash or in the vehicle cabin,
connect the red lead to a positive supply voltage point.
• If connection is to be made in the engine compartment or directly to
the battery, connect the red in-line fuse holder between the red lead
of the power cable and the desired positive voltage connection
point.
It is not good practice to connect the black lead to the
negative (-) battery terminal; the Car Kit could be
damaged if there were a malfunction in the vehicle’s
electrical system.
NOTE:
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Figure 3. Power Connections if electrical connec-
tions are made in engine compartment
4. Route and connect the green lead to a convenient ignition-switched
supply point in the vehicle.
5. If the vehicle’s audio system supports an external muting feature,
route and connect the orange wire to the audio system. Otherwise,
the orange wire may be left unconnected and cut off or tied out of
the way.
Crimp
Firewall
Grommet Red Lead
Connector
BlackLead
In-Line
Fuse Holder
To Positive Supply Voltage
To Vehicle Chassis
Ground
Fuse
In-Line
Fuse Holder
Red Lead
Black Lead
Fuse
Crimp
Connector
An ignition switched accessory terminal can be veri-
fied by measuring the terminal while operating the
vehicle’s key switch. With the ignition key in the
“accessory-ON” position, the terminal voltage
should measure the vehicle’s battery voltage. With
the switch in the “OFF” position, it should measure
near zero.
NOTE:
The Car Kit supports an “Entertainment Mute” func-
tion when connected to an audio system that pro-
vides for external muting. This function is
compatible with systems that mute the audio output
when the control line is connected to ground.
NOTE:
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Phone Cradle Installation
Figure 4. Cradle Unit Installation Detail
When installing the Cradle refer to the following procedure or modify
the procedure to suit your type of vehicle:
1. Using one of the scissor bracket halves as a template, position the
bracket half so that the pivot end of the bracket is toward the bottom
of the Cradle.
a. Using an awl or similar device, make four holes in the carpet at
marked locations. This will prevent damage to the carpet when
drilling.
b. Mark and drill holes, then securely mount the bracket half using
the four metal screws supplies.
c. Secure the cradle to the mounting bracket and connect its cable
to the Junction Box.
PHONE
POCKET
RELEASE BUTTON
CABLE TO
ANTENNA
CABLE TO
JUNCTION BOX
Always use the supplied fastening hardware to rig-
idly secure the Cradle. An unsecured Cradle could
cause a unit to move and interfere with the proper
operation of the vehicle.
NOTE:
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Antenna Installation
The best location for mounting the antenna is the center of a large, flat,
conductive surface. In almost all vehicles, these requirements are best
satisfied by mounting the antenna at the center of the roof. Some vehi-
cles have a large trunk lid that also provides a good antenna location. If
the trunk lid is used, connect grounding straps between the trunk lid and
the vehicles chassis to ensure the trunk lid is adequately grounded.
For best performance, use a low-loss coaxial cable with the highest gain
antenna.
The three Motorola tested and approved antennas that may be used with
this Car Kit are:
1. RAF4136AMM - Magnetic Antenna
2. RRA4914B - Mobile Roof Mount Antenna
3. FAD5524 - Mobile Window Antenna
Use only an approved antenna and refer to the installation instructions of
the antenna you have selected.
External Speaker Installation
A common location for mounting the speaker is on the firewall, beneath the
dashboard, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. Hanger and trunnion
brackets are provided for mounting the speaker.
1. It is recommended that the speaker be located 3ft (1m) from the
visor microphone. Avoid placing the speaker where it faces the
visor microphone.
2. Place the speaker and speaker cable at least 1 foot (30 cm) away
from any part of the portable phone’s antenna.
Antennas with gain exceeding 9db do not comply
with FCC RF exposures and are not allowed for use
with this product
NOTE:
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Figure 5. External Speaker Installation Location
Carry out the following procedure (refer to figure 5):
1. Using the trunnion bracket as a template, drill the necessary mount-
ing holes and secure the bracket with the provided self-tapping
screws.
2. Position the speaker on the trunnion bracket and secure it using the
provided wing screws.
3. Route the speaker cable to avoid physical damage or visual obstruc-
tion. Allow sufficient slack in the connector end of the cable to reach
the Junction Box (see Figure 2, Junction Box Installation).
4. Plug the speaker cable into the junction box (see Figure 2, Junction
Box Installation).
Dashboard
Firewall
Mounting
Bracket
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