User Manual Part 1

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2.2 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.2.1 SCOPE OF INSTRUCTIONS
Since each installation is somewhat unique, the following installation instructions are
intended only as a general guide to installing this transceiver. Described are the intended use of
the mounting hardware and the electrical connections that should be made.
2.2.2 PERFORMANCE TESTS
Although each transceiver is carefully aligned and tested at the factory, shipment can alter
these settings or damage the transceiver. Therefore, it is good practice to check transceiver
performance before it is placed in service.
2.2.3 TRANSCEIVER PROGRAMMING
The transceiver needs to be programmed before it is placed in service unless it was ordered
as factory programmed. Programming instructions are located in Section 4. Transceivers not
factory programmed are shipped programmed with test channels and other factory test
parameters.
2.2.4 POWER SOURCE
NOTE: The ignition sense line must be connected as described in Section 2.5.2 for
power up to occur.
This transceiver is designed for installation only in vehicles which have a 12-volt, negative
ground electrical system. This type of electrical system has the negative battery terminal
connected directly to the vehicle chassis. Other types of electrical systems require a voltage
converter, and external functions such as ignition sense and horn alert may require a special
interface.
2.3 TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION (FRONT AND REMOTE
MOUNT)
2.3.1 MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONS
Models of this transceiver are available for the following installation configurations:
Front Mount - The control unit is part of the transceiver, so the transceiver must be installed
within reach of the operator.
Remote Mount - The control unit is a separate assembly which can be installed up to 17 feet (5
meters) from the transceiver which has a blank front panel (see Figure 2-2).