Operator's Manual

OM-E 2072-09689-00
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3-3. INSTALLATION PLANNING GUIDELINES
This section provides the information necessary for planning the installation of Micom-Z equipment.
The information presented in this section is applicable to both fixed station and mobile installations.
3-3.1 Location
Select the radio location for convenience of access to electrical connections and for maintenance. The
selected location should be clean, dry and well ventilated. Do not mount the equipment in close
proximity to strong electrical fields produced by brush motors and generators, welders, etc.
In general, the antenna, antenna tuner (when used), and associated cable kits are provided separately.
These should be installed before the radio is installed with each item (refer to the corresponding
manuals for installation data).
The radio may be placed on any sturdy, flat surface. A mounting tray allows the radio to be mounted
in any location. Before installing the radio, read the entire installation procedure detailed in this
section. Follow the instructions carefully.
3-3.2 Power Requirements
The Micom-Z requires DC power at a nominal voltage of 12 VDC (negative pole grounded). For fixed
(base) stations, when AC power is available, you can use a DC power supply to provide the required
DC voltage, for example, FPN5600, to provide the required DC voltage.
It is recommended to connect a 12 V backup battery with a capacity of 80 Ah to the battery terminals
of the power supply. Therefore, when AC power failure occurs, the battery functions as the main
power source. When AC power is again available, the power supply charges the battery.
Make sure to select a DC power supply that can also serve as a charger for the backup battery. Contact
manufacturer for recommended DC power supply/charger types.
CAUTION
Use a 30A protection fuse in series with the positive battery
terminal.
Risk of explosion if incompatible battery is used, or battery is
incorrectly connected!
+
+
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Connect here
AC power cable
Connect to
protective ground using
wide copper strap
12V Battery
Fuse
30A
Black
Red
To
Radio
RADIO
Terminals
BATTERY
Terminals
Fuse
30A
Figure 3-1. FPN5600 Power Supply Connections