Sec 2: 4-2 Recommended Test Equipment and Service Aids: Service Aids
4.2 Service Aids
Refer to Table 4-2 for a listing and description of the service aids designed specifically for servicing
this family of radios. These kits and/or parts are available from the Radio Products and Solutions
Organization offices listed in “Appendix B Replacement Parts Ordering” on page B-1. While all of
these items are available from Motorola, most are standard shop equipment items, and any
equivalent item capable of the same performance may be substituted for the item listed.
4.3 Field Programming
This family of radios can be aligned and programmed in the field. This requires specific equipment
and special instructions. Refer to the online help in the Customer Programming Software (CPS) for
complete field programming information.
Table 4-2. Service Aids
Motorola Part
Number
Description Application
5880384G68 SMA to BNC Adapter Adapts radio’s antenna port to BNC cabling of test equipment.
66009254001 APX Battery Adapter Used in place of battery to connect radio to an external power
supply. Requires RLN4510_.
66009256001 Volume Potentiometer Outer
Spanner Bit
Used to assemble and disassemble the spanner nut on the
volume potentiometer.
66009258001 Antenna Spanner Bit Used to assemble and disassemble the spanner nut on the
antenna bushing.
66009259001 Vacuum Adapter Submersible radios only. Connects the vacuum/pressure hose
to the radio.
66009260002 Board Analysis Fixture Special fixture that allows radio’s internal board to be mounted
externally. Provides easy access to electronic circuits,
required for board-level troubleshooting.
NLN9839_ Vacuum Pump Kit Submersible radios only. Vacuum pump with gauge and
vacuum hose. Requires 66009259001 Adapter Kit.
NTN4265_ Pressure Pump Kit Submersible radios only. Pressure pump with gauge and
pressure hose. Requires 66009259001 Adapter Kit.
RVN5224_ Customer Programming
Software (CPS) and Tuner
Software
CPS allows customer-specific programming of modes and
features. Tuner software required to perform alignment of
radio parameters.
PMKN4012_ Programming Cable Used to program the radio through Customer
Programming Software and Tuner Software.
PMKN4013_ Programming/Service Cable Used to program and service the radio through Customer
Programming Software and Tuner Software.
RLN4510_ 7.5 Volt Universal Battery
Eliminator
Used in conjunction with the 66009254001 to adjust the
supply voltage to 7.5 Vdc. Allows a multimeter to be attached
for monitoring and adjusting voltage and current levels.
RLN4460_ Portable Test Set Used for radio performance checks. Connects to radio’s
universal connector and allows remote switching and signal
injection/outputs for test equipment measurements.