4-2 Troubleshooting Procedures: Recommended Service Tools
4.2 Recommended Service Tools
Table 4-1 lists recommended service tools that can be used for PC board repairs at the component 
level. For listings of additional service tools, service aids, and test equipment that are recommended 
for all levels of service, refer to the APX 7000/ APX 7000XE basic service manual (see “Related 
Publications” on page ix).
Table 4-1.  Recommended Service Tools
Motorola
Part Number
Description Application
1110027B23 Speaker Module Seal Lubricant Used to ensure good sealing of the Speaker Module to the 
Main Chassis.
5880384G68 SMA to BNC Adapter Adapts radio’s antenna port to BNC cabling of test 
equipment.
66009254001 APX 7000/ APX 7000XE Battery 
Adapter
Used in place of battery to connect radio to an external 
power supply. Requires RLN4510_.
66009255001 Grille Eliminator Special tool used when pressure testing the radio. 
Replaces the radio grille to seal the port vent.
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.
66009260001 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.