Chapter 2
Vehicle Preparation
This section provides guidelines on preparing your vehicle for radio installation.
2.1
General Guidelines for Radio Installation
Install this product in a vehicle according to the vehicle manufacturer guidelines, and the instructions detailed
in this manual. Use only the Motorola Solutions parts specified in this manual.
Failure to do so could result in noncompliance to the Automotive Directive (72/245/EEC, as amended by
95/54/EC). For products fitted to two and three wheeled vehicles, Directive 97/24/EC applies.
This radio is designed and certified for terrestrial use only.
An accessory connector at the rear of your radio enables you to attach different accessories (see Accessory
Connection Plan on page 97).
A mobile microphone port at the front control head panel provides the connection for various types of
microphones.
Install your radio in a vehicle, using one of the following methods:
● Using the direct mounting trunnion and power cables supplied with a standard radio package.
● Remote mounted in the car radio cut-out (using the required DIN mounting kit PMLN5094), per ISO7736.
● Single Remote Expansion Head.
● Dual Remote Expansion Head.
Mount your radio horizontally near the driver seat for ease of view, access, and operating the controls,
microphone (location of the microphone clip), and other accessories. Before installation, consider the
following factors:
● Ensure that the location for your radio installation is not exposed to dirt and moisture.
● Verify that the space around the mobile unit is sufficient for air flow and installation.
● Check that there is enough routing space for the power cable connector and the antenna coaxial cable.
● To minimize pinching, crushing, and overheating of wires and cables, plan the best place to run
connections.
● In a vehicle with an airbag, ensure that the mounting location of your radio, or radio accessory, is not in
the deployment path of the air bag.
Power Supply Requirements
Your radio uses a standard 12 V power supply connection. In vehicles with 24 V power supply, a DC/DC
converter is required. Use only DC/DC converter vendors, who provide a certification for vehicle installation
and meet your radio power supply specification. Motorola Solutions recommends a suitable range of DC/DC
converters available from Alfatronix LTD UK. Some models are also available through Motorola Solutions
Service Organization. For more information, check with your account manager.
If it is not possible to add a DC/DC converter, keep the supply voltage of your radio at a level of 10.8 V or
above regardless of vehicle battery condition.
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