Tyco Electronics M7300 Series Instruction Manual

Installation and Product Safety Manual
MM-015371-001
Aug/08
M/A-COM
M7300 Mobile Radio
with CH-721 Control Head
Motorcycle Installation Manual

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MANUAL REVISION HISTORY
REV. DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
- Aug/08 Initial PRELIMINARY manual (8/13/2008).
M/A-COM Technical Publications would particularly appreciate feedback on any errors found in this document and
suggestions on how the document could be improved. Submit your comments and suggestions to:
Tyco Electronics Wireless Systems Segment
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CREDITS
OpenSky and EDACS are registered trademarks of M/A-COM, Inc.
ProVoice is a trademark of M/A-COM, Inc.
AMBE and IMBE are registered trademarks of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
Bird is a registered trademark of Bird Electronic Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
SmartSiren is a registered trademark of Federal Signal Corporation.
All other brand and product names are trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of their respective holders.
NOTICE
This device is made under license under one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 4,590,473; 4,636,791; 5,148,482;
5,185,796; 5,271,017; 5,377,229; 4,716,407; 4,972,460; 5,502,767; 5,146,497; 5,164,986; 5,185,795.
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 other way convert the Object Code into
human-readable form.
This manual covers M/A-COM products manufactured and sold by M/A-COM, Inc.
Repairs 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.
The software contained in this device is copyrighted by M/A-COM, Inc. Unpublished rights are reserved under the copyright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 product conforms to the European Union WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC. Do not dispose of this product in a
public landfill. Take it to a recycling center at the end of its life.
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.
Copyright© 2008, M/A-COM, Inc. All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
1REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................6
1.1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS.................................................................................................6
1.2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION FOR FCC
OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................6
1.2.1 Federal Communications Commission Regulations...............................................................7
1.3 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS......................................................................7
1.3.1 Mobile Antennas ....................................................................................................................8
1.3.2 Approved Accessories............................................................................................................8
1.3.3 Contact Information................................................................................................................8
1.4 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION .............8
1.5 COMMON HAZARDS ........................................................................................................................9
1.6 SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................................10
1.7 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS ..................................................................................10
1.8 OPERATING TIPS.............................................................................................................................11
2SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................12
2.1 GENERAL..........................................................................................................................................12
2.2 TRANSCEIVER.................................................................................................................................12
2.3 REGULATORY .................................................................................................................................13
3INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................14
3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................14
3.2 RELATED PUBLICATIONS.............................................................................................................16
3.3 REPLACEMENT PARTS..................................................................................................................16
3.4 CONTACTING M/A-COM FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.......................................................17
4UNPACKING AND CHECKING THE EQUIPMENT...........................................................................18
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................................18
4.2 MOBILE RADIO AND CONTROL HEAD.......................................................................................18
4.3 INSTALLATION KIT........................................................................................................................20
4.4 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................................23
4.5 MATERIALS NOT SUPPLIED.........................................................................................................23
5PLANNING THE INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................24
5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................................24
5.2 TOOLS REQUIRED...........................................................................................................................24
5.3 LOCATING COMPONENTS............................................................................................................27
5.4 DC POWER CONSIDERATIONS.....................................................................................................28
6RADIO MECHANICAL INSTALLATION.............................................................................................29
6.1 INSTALLING ADAPTER BRACKET..............................................................................................29
6.2 MOUNTING THE CASE AND CASE/ANTENNA BRACKET TO ADAPTER BRACKET...........31
6.3 INSTALLING THE RADIO IN THE CASE ......................................................................................31
6.3.1 Install the Radio’s Mounting Bracket...................................................................................31
6.3.2 Install the M7300 Mobile Radio into Mounting Bracket......................................................32
7ANTENNA(S) INSTALLATION...............................................................................................................33
7.1 MOBILE ANTENNA INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................33
7.1.1 Install the Mobile Antenna...................................................................................................33
7.1.2 Calculating the Antenna Cable Length.................................................................................33
7.1.3 Route Cable, Crimp-On TNC RF Connector and Connect It to the Radio...........................34
7.2 GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION (REQUIRED ONLY FOR GPS RECEIVER OPTION)............35
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8CONTROL HEAD MECHANICAL INSTALLATION..........................................................................36
8.1 GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................36
8.2 MOUNTING THE CONTROL HEAD...............................................................................................37
8.2.1 Selecting a Mounting Location.............................................................................................37
8.2.2 Control Head Adapter Bracket (Not Supplied).....................................................................39
8.2.3 Mounting the CH-721 Control Head ....................................................................................39
9SPEAKER INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................41
9.1.1 Selecting a Mounting Location.............................................................................................41
9.1.2 Mounting the Speaker...........................................................................................................41
10 CABLE CONNECTIONS...........................................................................................................................42
10.1 RADIO’S DC POWER INSTALLATION..........................................................................................42
10.1.1 Overview of On/Off Power Wiring Configurations..............................................................42
10.1.2 Alternator Whine Reject Filter Installation...........................................................................42
10.1.3 DC Power Cable and Main Fuse Holder Installation............................................................43
10.1.4 Control Head-to-Radio CAN Cable Connections.................................................................45
10.1.5 Control Head Power Cable Installation ................................................................................46
11 MICROPHONE ATTACHMENT.............................................................................................................50
12 OPTIONAL CABLES.................................................................................................................................51
12.1 M5300/M7300 OPTION CABLE CA-012349-001 ............................................................................51
12.2 SERIAL PROGRAMMING CABLE CA-013671..............................................................................54
12.3 CH-721 OPTION CABLE CA-011854-001........................................................................................55
12.4 CH-721 SERIAL PROGRAMMING CABLE CA-104861.................................................................56
13 GPS NMEA-FORMATTED SERIAL DATA CONNECTION...............................................................57
14 INITIAL POWER-UP TEST......................................................................................................................58
15 PERFORMANCE TESTS...........................................................................................................................59
15.1 CHANGING OPERATING MODE FOR TESTS...............................................................................59
15.1.1 Changing from OpenSky to Conventional............................................................................59
15.1.2 Changing from Conventional to OpenSky............................................................................60
15.2 REQUIRED TEST EQUIPMENT ......................................................................................................60
15.3 TRANSMITTING INTO ADUMMY LOAD.....................................................................................60
15.4 TRANSMITTING INTO THE MOBILE ANTENNA........................................................................62
15.5 TEST PERFORMANCE DATA FORM.............................................................................................64
16 COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION........................................................................................................65
17 WARRANTY ...............................................................................................................................................66
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FIGURES
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Figure 5-1: Typical Motorcycle Installation (Full View from Rear)...................................................................25
Figure 5-2: Typical Motorcycle Installation (Partial View of Radio Case and Brackets from Right Side) ........25
Figure 5-3: M7300 Mobile Radio inside Weather-Resistant Motorcycle Radio Case ........................................26
Figure 5-4: M7300 Mobile Radio — Front and Rear Views...............................................................................27
Figure 6-1: Weather-Resistant Motorcycle Radio Case and Bracket Installation ...............................................30
Figure 7-1: Crimping Instructions for TNC RF Connector.................................................................................34
Figure 8-1: CH-721 Scan Model Control Head Front Panel...............................................................................36
Figure 8-2: CH-721 System Model Control Head Front Panel...........................................................................36
Figure 8-3: CH-721 Rear Panel (both control head models)...............................................................................37
Figure 8-4: Typical CH-721 Control Head Installation on a Motorcycle (Using the Standard U-Shaped
Mounting Bracket).......................................................................................................................38
Figure 8-5: Optional Control Head Mounting Pedestal (Part Number MACDOS0012).....................................38
Figure 10-1: CAN Link Connections for a Single Control Head Installation .....................................................45
Figure 11-1: Attaching the Microphone to the CH-721Control Head.................................................................50
Figure 12-1: M5300/M7300 Option Cable CA-012349-001...............................................................................51
Figure 12-2: Programming Cables CA-013671-010 and -020 ............................................................................54
Figure 12-3: CH-721 Option Cable CA-011854-001..........................................................................................55
Figure 12-4: Programming Cable CA-104861....................................................................................................56
Figure 15-1: Wattmeter Connections for Antenna System Tests........................................................................61
TABLES
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Table 1-1: Recommended Minimum Safe Lateral Distance from Transmitting Antenna......................................8
Table 4-1: Contents of M7300 Motorcycle Installation Kit MAMW-NZN7X for M7300 Mobile Radio and
CH-721 Control Head..................................................................................................................20
Table 4-2: Additional Options and Accessories for M7300 Mobile Radios .......................................................22
Table 4-3: Options and Accessories for CH-721 Control Heads.........................................................................23
Table 12-1: M5300/M7300 Option Cable CA-012349-001 Interconnections.....................................................52
Table 15-1: Required Test Equipment ................................................................................................................60
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1 REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used in this manual to alert the user to general safety precautions that must
be observed during all phases of operation, installation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to
comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere 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.
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 equipment performance.
The NOTE symbol calls attention to supplemental information, which may improve
system performance or clarify a process or procedure.
1.2 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL
INFORMATION FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Before using the two-way mobile radio, read this important RF energy awareness and control
information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with RF exposure guidelines.
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 remain below RF exposure limits. This radio 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
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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 exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it. Refer to the
following websites for more information on what RF energy exposure is and how to control 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
1.2.1 Federal Communications Commission Regulations
Before it was marketed in the United States, the M7300 two-way mobile radio was tested to ensure
compliance with FCC RF energy exposure limits for two-way mobile radios. 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. The radio has an RF exposure product label.
Also, this Installation and Product Safety Manual and the applicable Operator’s Manual include
information and operating instructions required to control RF exposure and to satisfy compliance
requirements.
1.3 COMPLIANCE WITH RF EXPOSURE STANDARDS
The M7300 two-way mobile radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and
international standards and guidelines 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-cycle times of up to 50% (50% transmit, 50% receive), and it is authorized by the
FCC for occupational use. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure
guidelines, the radio’s antenna radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (talking), not
when it is receiving (listening), or in a standby mode.
The M7300 two-way mobile 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)
C95.1-2005.
•Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-2005.
•IC Standard RSS-102, Issue 2, 2005: “Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Radio
Standards Specification. Radiofrequency Exposure Compliance of Radiocommunication Apparatus
(All Frequency Bands).
CAUTION
Table 1-1 lists the recommended minimum safe lateral distances for a controlled
environment and for unaware bystanders in an uncontrolled environment, from
transmitting antennas (i.e., monopoles over a ground plane, or dipoles) at rated radio
power for mobile radios installed in a vehicle. Transmit only when unaware bystanders
are at least the uncontrolled recommended minimum safe lateral distance away from
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Based on the highest radiated RF power and the highest gain antenna used with M7300 mobile radio in
motorcycle installations, the distances listed in Table 1-1 are considered as safe distances for controlled
and uncontrolled environments with the M7300 mobile radio transmitting at a maximum 50% duty cycle.
Table 1-1: Recommended Minimum Safe Lateral Distance from Transmitting Antenna
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM LATERAL HUMAN BODY
DISTANCE FROM TRANSMITTING ANTENNA
ANTENNA
PART NUMBER
(Catalog Number) DESCRIPTION CONTROLLED
ENVIRONMENT
(Centimeters)
UNCONTROLLED
ENVIRONMENT
(Centimeters)
LE-OM806HDBKTNCDS 800 MHz Antenna for
Motorcycle Installations 28 72
Although the M7300 mobile radio is a dual-band 700 and 800 MHz mobile radio, as of
the publication of this manual, motorcycle installations are limited to the 800 MHz band
only.
1.3.1 Mobile Antennas
The antenna for the mobile radio must be installed in accordance with Section 7in this manual and
instructions included with the antenna.
Use only the M/A-COM approved/supplied antenna(s) or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments can cause the FCC RF exposure limits to be exceeded.
1.3.2 Approved Accessories
The radio has been tested and meets FCC RF guidelines when used with M/A-COM accessories supplied
or designated for use with it. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF
exposure guidelines, and may violate FCC regulations. For a list of approved accessories refer to Section
4in this manual (begins on page 18) and/or M/A-COM’s Products and Services Catalog.
1.3.3 Contact Information
For additional information on RF exposure and other information, contact M/A-COM using one of the
contact links listed in Section 3.4 on page 17.
1.4 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND SAFETY TRAINING
INFORMATION
To ensure bodily exposure to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for
occupational use. Always adhere to the following basic guidelines:
1. The push-to-talk button should only be depressed when intending to send a voice message.
2. The radio should only be used for necessary work-related communications.
3. The radio should only be used by authorized and trained personnel. It should never be operated by
children.
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4. Do not attempt any unauthorized modification to the radio. Changes or modifications to the radio may
cause harmful interference and/or cause it to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. Only qualified
personnel should service the radio.
5. Always use M/A-COM authorized accessories (antennas, control heads, speakers/mics, etc.). Use of
unauthorized accessories can cause the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
The information listed above provides the user with information needed to make him or her aware of a RF
exposure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates within the FCC exposure limits of this radio.
1.5 COMMON HAZARDS
The operator of any mobile radio should be aware of certain hazards common to
the operation of vehicular radio transmissions. Possible hazards include but are
not limited to:
•Explosive Atmospheres — Just as it is dangerous to fuel a vehicle while its motor running, be sure
to turn the radio OFF while fueling the vehicle. If the radio is mounted in the trunk of the vehicle,
DO NOT carry containers of fuel in the trunk.
Areas with potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. Turn the radio
OFF 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 Electronic Systems — Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic anti-
skid braking systems, electronic cruise control systems, etc., are typical of the types of electronic
devices that can malfunction due to the lack of protection from radio frequency (RF) energy present
when transmitting. If the vehicle contains such equipment, consult the dealer for the make of vehicle
and enlist his aid in determining if such electronic circuits perform normally 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 (305 meters) of blasting operations. Always obey the “Turn Off
Two-Way Radios” (or equivalent) signs posted where electric blasting caps are being used. (OSHA
Standard: 1926.900).
•Radio Frequency Energy — To prevent burns or related physical injury from radio frequency
energy, do not operate the radio’s transmitter when anyone near the motorcycle is within the
minimum safe distance from the antenna as specified in Table 1-1. Refer to Section 1.2 for additional
information.
•Vehicles Powered By Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas — Radio installation in vehicles powered by
liquefied petroleum gas, where the LP gas container is located 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. This requires:
¾The space containing the radio equipment must be isolated by a seal from the space containing
the LP gas container and its fittings.
¾Outside filling connections must be used for the LP gas container.
¾The LP gas container space shall be vented to the outside of the vehicle.
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1.6 SAFE DRIVING RECOMMENDATIONS
The American Automobile Association (AAA) advocates the following key safe driving recommenda-
tions:
•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.
1.7 OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS
Two-way FM radio systems must be operated in accordance with the rules and regulations of the local,
regional, or national government.
In the United States, the M7300 mobile radio must be operated in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Operators of two-way radio equipment,
must be thoroughly familiar with the rules that apply to the particular type of radio operation. Following
these rules helps eliminate confusion, assures the most efficient use of the existing radio channels, and
results in a smoothly functioning radio network.
When using a two-way radio, remember these rules:
•It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any distress or emergency message. The radio operates in
much the same way as a telephone “party line.” Therefore, always listen to make sure the channel is
clear before transmitting. Emergency calls have priority over all other messages. If someone is
sending an emergency message – such as reporting a fire or asking for help in an accident, do not
transmit unless assistance can be offered.
•The use of profane or obscene language is prohibited by Federal law.
•It is against the law to send false call letters or false distress or emergency messages. The FCC
requires keeping conversations brief and confine them to business. To save time, use coded messages
whenever possible.
•Using the radio to send personal messages (except in an emergency) is a violation of FCC rules. Send
only essential messages.
•It is against Federal law to repeat or otherwise make known anything overheard on the radio.
Conversations between others sharing the channel must be regarded as confidential.
•The FCC requires self-identification at certain specific times by means of call letters. Refer to the
rules that apply to the particular type of operation for the proper procedure.
•No changes or adjustments shall be made to the equipment except by an authorized or certified
electronics technician.
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