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Installation Manual

14221-1850-4000

Rev. A, October 2019

XL Series Mobile Radios

Front and Remote Mount Installations

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Installation Manual 14221-1850-4000 Rev.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A MANUAL REVISION HISTORY REV. DATE REASON FOR CHANGE - Sep/19 Initial release. A Oct/19 Added XL-200M. Harris Corporation, Public Safety and Professional Communications (PSPC) Business, continually evaluates its technical publications for completeness, technical accuracy, and organization.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1. REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION..................................................................... 7 1.1 1.2 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS .................................................................................................7 RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................7 1.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Page PRE-INSTALLATION VEHICLE CHECK ...................................................................................... 28 PLANNING THE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 28 6.3.1 Mounting Location and Considerations ............................................................................... 29 6.3.2 Power Source Location and Considerations .............
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 9.3.1 9.3.2 9.3.3 9.3.4 9.3.5 9.3.6 General Information on the Control Head ............................................................................69 Multiple Control Head Radio Installations ...........................................................................69 Control Head Installation ......................................................................................................70 Control Head Power Cable Installation............
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A LIST OF FIGURES Page Figure 5-3: XL-CH Control Head – Front ........................................................................................................... 25 Figure 6-1: High-Level Installation Process ....................................................................................................... 27 Figure 7-1: Antenna Installation Process ............................................................................................................
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 1. REGULATORY AND SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1 SAFETY SYMBOL CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used in this manual to alert the user to general safety precautions that must be observed during all phases of operation, installation, service, and repair of this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health, and industry work with organizations to develop standards for exposure to RF energy. These standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure for both workers and the general public. These recommended RF exposure levels include substantial margins of protection. All two-way radios marketed in North America are designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure they meet government-established RF exposure levels.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A The XL Mobile two-way mobile radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: • United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR § 2 sub-part J. • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-2005. • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-2005.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A Table 1-2: Calculated Minimum Safe Distance from LMR Antenna (Based on Maximum Gain of Yagi/Log Periodic Antennas) Mobile Command Center applications RECOMMENDED MINIMUM LATERAL HUMAN BODY DISTANCE FROM TRANSMITTING ANTENNA TRANSMIT FREQUENCY U.S.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 1.5.2 FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 1.5.3 Industry Canada This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A • Interference To Vehicular Electronic Systems - Electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid braking systems, electronic cruise control systems, etc., are typical of the types of electronic devices that can malfunction due to the lack of protection from radio frequency (RF) energy present when transmitting.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A confusion, assures the most efficient use of the existing radio channels, and results in a smoothly functioning radio network. When using a two-way radio, remember these rules: • It is a violation of FCC rules to interrupt any distress or emergency message. The radio operates in much the same way as a telephone “party line.” Therefore, always listen to make sure the channel is clear before transmitting. Emergency calls have priority over all other messages.
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221-1850-4000, Rev. A 2. RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LA RÉGLEMENTATION ET SÉCURITÉ 2.1 CONVENTIONS SUR LES SYMBOLES DE SÉCURITÉ Les conventions suivantes sont utilisées dans le présent manuel pour avertir l’utilisateur des précautions générales de sécurité qui doivent être observées pendant toutes les phases d’opération, d’entretien et de réparation de ce produit.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A électromagnétique. D’autres formes comprennent, entre autres, l’énergie électrique, la lumière du soleil et les rayons X. Toutefois, l’énergie des RF ne doit pas être confondue avec ces autres formes d’énergie électromagnétique qui, lorsque mal utilisées, peuvent causer des dommages biologiques. Par exemple, des niveaux très élevés de rayons X peuvent endommager les tissus et le matériel génétique.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A La radio mobile bidirectionnelle XL est conforme aux normes et directives d’exposition à l’énergie des RF suivantes : • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) américaine, le Code of Federal Regulations; 47 CFR § 2 sous-partie J. • American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-2005. • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-2005.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A Tableau 2-2: Distance latérale sécuritaire minimale recommandée d’une antenne de transmission branchée sur une radio mobile XL - Applications du centre de commande mobile DISTANCE MINIMALE RECOMMANDÉE DE L’ANTENNE DE TRANSMISSION POUR LE CORPS HUMAIN FRÉQUENCE DE TRANSMISSION U.S.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 2.4 INTERFÉRENCE DES RADIOFRÉQUENCES 2.4.1 Partie 15 de la FCC Cet appareil est conforme à la Partie 15 de la réglementation de la FCC. Le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : 1. Cet appareil ne doit pas causer une interférence nuisible; et 2. Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris une interférence qui peut causer un fonctionnement non souhaité. 2.4.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 3. SPECIFICATIONS1 3.1 GENERAL Dimensions: Height x Width x Depth (See footnote 2): Front-Mount Radio with XL-CH: 2.4 x 6.9 x 12.8 in (60 x 175 x 325 mm) Remote-Mount Radio: 2.0 x 6.9 x 9.7 in (50 x 175 x 247 mm) 3 Weight (See footnote ): Front-Mount Radio with XL-CH: Remote-Mount Radio: Operating Ambient Temperature Range: 9.0 lbs. (4.08 kg) 7.5 lbs. (3.4 kg) The Vehicle Communications Hub (VCH) runs at elevated temperatures that can be up to 45°F above ambient.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 3.2 TRANSCEIVER Frequency Ranges VHF-L: VHF-H: UHF: 700 MHz Band (INT): 700 MHz Band (NA): 800 MHz Band (INT): 800 MHz Band (NA): 900 MHz Band (INT): 900 MHz Band (NA): 33 to 48 MHz with External Unity Low Band PA 136 to 174 MHz 378-522 MHz 763 to 776 MHz, 793 to 806 MHz 769 to 775 MHz, 799 to 805 MHz 806 to 825 MHz, 851 to 870 MHz 806 to 816 MHz, 851 to 861 MHz 896 to 902 MHz, 935 to 944 MHz 896 to 901 MHz, 935 to 944 MHz 3.2.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 3.3 ENVIRONMENTAL The XL Mobile radio and the Control Head meet the following environmental specifications: Table 3-1: XL Mobile Radio Environmental Specifications DESCRIPTION APPLICABLE STANDARD METHOD OR SECTION PROCEDURE Low Pressure MIL-STD-810G 500.5 I & II High Temperature MIL-STD-810G 501.5 I & II MIL-STD-810G 502.5 I & II MIL-STD-810G 503.5 I-B Solar Radiation (240 Hours) MIL-STD-810G 505.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 4. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES Only use Harris approved accessories. Refer to Harris’ Product and Services catalog for the complete list of options and accessories available. Always use the correct options and accessories for the radio. FCC limits 7 W ERP transmit limit for 901 MHz – 902 MHz and 940 MHz – 941 MHz. If operating in these frequencies, the VCH should be set to low power (3 W).
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 5. INTRODUCTION This manual contains procedures for installing the XL Mobile radio, the Control Head, and related equipment. Procedures cover the mounting and cabling of the equipment in front-mount or remote-mount configurations and basic in-vehicle performance testing. 5.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The XL Series mobile radio provides the advanced connectivity that first responders require, while addressing evolving voice and data communications. It meets MIL-STD-810G for durability.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A Figure 5-2: VCH Rear View 5.1.2 XL-CH Control Head The XL Mobile supports the addition of an XL-CH Control Head to the VCH in a front-mount or remotemount configuration. In the front-mount configuration, the VCH and Control Head are physically mounted together, while in the remote-mount configuration, the Control Head is in a separate location. Figure 5-3: XL-CH Control Head – Front The XL-CH’s mission-critical design provides a tactile interface optimized for blind operation.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 5.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 6. INSTALLATION PROCESS 6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION Before starting, plan the installation carefully so it will meet the following requirements: • The installation must be safe for the operator and passengers within the vehicle. • The installation allows for convenient access by the operator, as applicable (i.e., the Control Head). • The mobile radio is mounted in a location assuring the vehicle occupants’ safety and out of the way of passengers and auto mechanics.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 6.2 PRE-INSTALLATION VEHICLE CHECK Performing a vehicle pre-installation equipment check provides a vehicle operation baseline prior to installing Harris mobile equipment. This pre-check can be documented using the sample Installation Checklist provided later in this manual (see Section 15). The performance of the pre-check may require a certified operator. NOTE The items to be checked are detailed on the Installation Checklist.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A Ensure all equipment will be protected from possible damage: • Plan equipment placement (especially Control Heads) to avoid direct impact from water and hose-down, snow, dust, smoke, gases, road debris, oils, chemicals and corrosive agents. • If installing equipment behind a door or cover in a protective enclosure, ensure there is adequate airflow and cooling. • Use splash guards, shields, or covers, to protect against direct impacts.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A • Position the control head so that the driver / operator can have easy view and access to the display and controls. • The radio should be located as to not interfere with driver and passenger movement or inhibit the movement or adjustment of vehicle seats. • Locate the radio and any associated equipment out of the vehicle’s airbag zone. • A microphone hang-up clip is provided as part of the installation kit.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A Any DC input power provided to the radio must not be higher or lower than 13.6 volts DC ±10%. If the vehicle experiences AC noise or DC spikes exceeding 18 volts, then DC conditioning is required before any DC power is connected to the radio. This includes conditioning for both the radio’s main DC power input lead and for its switched ignition sense power input.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A • There must be at least a 12" separation between the antenna and any other roof-mounted equipment. • If the antenna being used requires a ground plane, the location chosen must provide an acceptable ground. • If mirror mounts are being used, ensure the mirrors are properly installed. 6.3.6 Data, Antenna, and Power Cable Routing Considerations 32 • Cables should not be routed under vehicle carpeting where the occupant’s feet rest.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 6.4 WIRING AND CABLING REQUIREMENTS 6.4.1 Crimping Requirements Use the proper crimp tool to insure a permanent connection is achieved. Pliers are never allowed. Ratcheting crimpers are recommended. 6.4.2 Splicing Requirements Splicing the 12 VDC (A+) wire is not allowed. For other wires, if a splice must be installed such as to extend the wire, the following requirements must be followed: 1.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 6.5 TOOLS REQUIRED The following tools are recommended to complete the installation. Where specific vendor names and model or part numbers are given, equivalent substitutes may be used: • Non-Insulated Crimp Tool: Thomas & Betts® • Phillips-Head Screwdrivers, #1 and #2 WT-111-M • Flat-Blade Screwdrivers, ⅛-inch & ¼-inch tips 34 • Insulated Terminal Crimp Tool: Klein 1005 • 2.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 6.6 UNPACKING AND CHECKING THE EQUIPMENT 6.6.1 Materials A typical set of materials for an XL Mobile radio installation includes: • XL Mobile Radio • XL-CH Control Head • Installation Kit: Ø Installation Kit 14050-6200-01 (for radio transceiver) for Front-Mount XL Mobile - Contents listed in Table 6-1. or Ø Installation Kit 14050-6210-01 (for control unit) and 14050-6200-01 (for radio transceiver) for Remote-Mount XL Mobile - Contents listed in Table 6-1 and Table 6-2.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 6.6.3 Installation Kits Table 6-1: Installation Kit 14050-6200-01 for Front-Mount XL Mobile Radio PART NUMBER 14050-6200-02 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 14050-6200-03 QTY. 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 DESCRIPTION Bracket, Mounting M4x0.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 7. ANTENNA INSTALLATION As a guide for determining the best possible mounting location to reduce human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy during transmit mode, refer to the following procedures. Figure 7-1: Antenna Installation Process 7.1 ANTENNA MOUNTING LOCATIONS Antennas must be mounted in one of four (4) possible locations on the vehicle. Table 7-1 shows the recommended locations and antenna part numbers.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A NOTE Also refer to the respective Recommended Minimum Safe Lateral Distance table presented in Table 1-1. This table lists the recommended minimum safe distance for a controlled environment and for unaware bystanders in an uncontrolled environment, from transmitting antennas (i.e., monopoles over a ground plane, or dipoles) at rated radio power for mobile radios installed in a vehicle. 7.1.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A Table 7-1: Recommended Antenna Mounting Locations with Antenna Part Numbers TOP VIEW OF A TYPICAL VEHICLE ANTENNA 7.2 LOCATION(S) • Antennas listed in Section 4. ü GPS receive-only antennas. ü Ž ü • Œ ü ü ü RF ANTENNA INSTALLATION PROCEDURES An antenna must be installed before completing the radio installation. NOTE Section 4 lists the mobile radio antennas available for use with the radio. As presented in the previous section, various mounting locations exist.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A NOTE 7.2.1.3 For thick-roof antenna mount AN-125001-004, using a ⅜-inch mounting hole requires better access to the underside of the mounting location than if a ¾-inch hole is used. This is because, in the case of a ⅜-inch hole, the antenna mount’s bushing assembly must be inserted from the underside of the mounting surface. When using a ¾-inch mounting hole to mount thick-roof antenna mount AN-125001004, the thickness of the mounting surface must be at least ⅛-inch (0.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A For a ⅜-inch hole, feed the threaded shank of the mount’s bushing assembly into the hole from the underside of the mounting surface. Hold it in position until the lock nut is installed. 8. If installing a thick-roof antenna mount (⅜-inch shank) into a ¾-inch hole, place the alignment ring onto the threaded shank of the mount. This ring has an approximate ¾-inch outside diameter. 9. A tube of synthetic lubricant is included with the antenna mount.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 3. Route the mount’s coax cable to the radio location, passing it by the trunk lid’s perimeter gasket, door perimeter gasket, etc., as necessary. 4. Install the antenna element using the procedure in Section 7.2.4. To remove a magnetic antenna mount, hold it at the bottom of its base and tilt it at an angle to release the magnetic attraction force. Do not pull on the mount’s coax cable. Do not drag the mount across the mounting surface. 7.2.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 1. Before cutting the cable to a shorter length, refer to the previous WARNING. Some antenna cables should never be cut, while others can be cut to as short as 6 feet. 2. Trim the end of the cable to the dimensions shown at the left, taking care not to nick the cable’s inner conductor or its braid/shield. 3. Slip the crimp sleeve over the end of the cable, with its flanged-end facing towards the end of the cable. 4. Place the contact onto the cable’s inner conductor.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 4. Protect the cable and its (male) SMA connector from damage, dirt, and/or metal shavings which may be generated during the mechanical and electrical installation of the radio. Temporarily tying the connector and cable-end in a small plastic bag is recommended. The antenna cable will be connected to the radio’s SMA receptacle-type (female) RF connector in a procedure presented in Section 12.2. 7.2.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A Do not alter the length of the GPS cable. The SMA connector on the end of the antenna cable is not field-replaceable.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 8. FRONT-MOUNT RADIO INSTALLATION Refer to Appendix A and Appendix B for torque values. NOTE Installing a front-mount mobile radio consists of the following: • Installing front-mount mobile radio bracket and radio. • Installing radio wiring and cabling. • Installing speaker bracket and speaker. • Installing microphone and mic clip. NOTE Equipment should be mounted only after the authorized customer representative has approved the installation plan.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A NOTE 8.1 Secure mounting of the radio and accessories is an important safety consideration. If the equipment is not securely mounted, the components could become a projectile during a vehicle accident or an emergency stop. MOUNTING THE FRONT-MOUNT RADIO NOTE This section includes detailed instructions for mechanically installing and wiring a front-mount XL Mobile radio. For remote-mount XL Mobile radio installation procedures, refer to Section 9 which begins on page 58.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 8.1.1 Attaching the Control Head 1. Remove both side rails from the VCH, rotate, and re-attach so that they extend past the front of the VCH. 2. Attach ethernet cable(s) to the back of the control head. 3. Remove the Cable Retention Bracket from the top of the VCH. Slide the control head into the slots on the front of the VCH. Route the ethernet cable(s) and power cable from the XL-CH through the groove on top of the VCH. Figure 8-2: Front Mount Installation 4.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 8.1.2 Mounting Bracket Installation The VCH Mounting Bracket Kit 14050-6200-01 contents are shown in Figure 8-4. ITEM NUMBER QTY. PART NUMBER 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 14050-620002 N/A N/A N/A 5 4 N/A 6 7 4 4 8 2 N/A N/A 14050-620003 9 4 N/A DESCRIPTION Bracket, Mounting M4x0.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A recommended at the rear, left, and right sides of the radio. The area directly at the front of the radio must be completely clear of objects so the operator can easily access and view the radio’s Control Head. The bracket is both left-to-right and front-to-rear symmetrical. It has eleven (11) holes for securing it to a mounting surface. At least four (4) of these holes must be used to secure the bracket to the mounting surface.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A Figure 8-6: Install T-Sliding Nuts in Mounting Bracket 3. Determine the best radio-to-bracket position and angle by test-fitting the radio into the mounting bracket at the selected vehicle mounting location. In the rear, additional clearance must be included for cables. The area directly at the front of the radio must be completely clear of all objects (e.g., gear shift, other radio equipment, etc.) so the operator can easily access and view the Control Head. 4.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 12. Verify the bracket is firmly secured to the mounting surface. A secure mount prevents unreasonable vibration, which could damage the radio and/or cause its cable connections to loosen. 8.1.3 Inserting the Radio into the Mounting Bracket Insert the radio into the mounting bracket according to this procedure: 1. Carefully align both rail plates, on the mounting bracket, with the rails on the VCH.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 2. Slide the radio into the mounting bracket. Position the VCH within the mounting bracket, avoiding imbalance. Ensure the center of gravity is within the edges of the mounting bracket. Figure 8-9: Acceptable VCH Positions within Bracket 3. When the radio is in the desired location within the bracket, tighten the four (4) M4 screws to a torque of 5.85 Nm using the 3 mm Allen wrench, or hex bit. 4.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A Plan the routing of the 10-AWG red wire carefully, using an existing access hole in the vehicle’s firewall if possible. Alternately, drill a new hole approximately ½-inch in diameter and install a small rubber grommet (one supplied with the bracket kit) to protect the wire from chafing at the hole’s sharp metal edge.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 8.2.2 Main Power (Red Wire and Main Fuse Holder) Connection 1. Continue installation of the radio’s DC Power Cable by routing its 20-foot 10-AWG red wire to the location of the vehicle’s battery (or its main DC bus bar or stud). Remove interior panels, door kick panels, etc., and route the wire through existing channels in the vehicle body as necessary. Protect the wire from possible chafing where necessary. Tie and stow the wire as necessary. 2.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 8.2.3.1 Radio Turns On and Off with Vehicle’s Ignition Switch/Key With this wiring configuration, the radio and its Control Head automatically turn on and off with the vehicle’s ignition switch/key. The white wire is sometimes referred to as the “white ignition switch wire” or the “ignition sense input wire.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 3. Obtain the black-wired blade fuse holder included with the radio’s DC Power Cable, and crimp one half of it to one end of the short section of wire. 4. Using an appropriate electrical terminal, connect this short white wire to unswitched 12-volt DC power source at or near the vehicle’s fuse box. 5. Cut another section of white wire from the cable. This wire must be long enough to reach from the fuse holder to the location of the panel-mounted on/off switch. 6.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 9. REMOTE-MOUNT RADIO INSTALLATION Refer to Appendix A and Appendix B for torque values. NOTE Installing a remote-mount mobile radio consists of the following: • Installing the remote-mount mobile radio with a Control Head, and their brackets. • Installing wiring and cabling. • Installing speaker bracket and speaker. • Installing mic and mic clip. NOTE Equipment should be mounted only after the authorized customer representative has approved the installation plan.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 9.1 MOUNTING THE REMOTE-MOUNT RADIO NOTE This section includes detailed instructions for mechanically installing and wiring a remotemount XL Mobile radio. For front-mount XL Mobile radio installation procedures, refer to Section 8 which begins on page 46. This section provides details on mounting a remote-mount XL Mobile radio in the vehicle. Control head installation procedures are included in Section 9.3 which begins on page 69. The remote-mount radio weighs approximately 5.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 9.1.1 Mounting Bracket Installation The VCH Mounting Bracket Kit 14050-6200-01 contents are shown in Figure 9-2. ITEM NUMBER QTY. PART NUMBER 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 14050-620002 N/A N/A N/A 5 4 N/A 6 7 4 4 8 2 N/A N/A 14050-620003 9 4 N/A DESCRIPTION Bracket, Mounting M4x0.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A recommended at the rear, left, and right sides of the radio. The area directly at the front of the radio must be completely clear of objects so the operator can easily access and view the radio’s Control Head. The bracket is both left-to-right and front-to-rear symmetrical. It has eleven (11) holes for securing it to a mounting surface. At least four (4) of these holes must be used to secure the bracket to the mounting surface.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A Figure 9-4: Install T-Sliding Nuts in Mounting Bracket 16. Determine the best radio-to-bracket position and angle by test-fitting the radio into the mounting bracket at the selected vehicle mounting location. In the rear, additional clearance must be included for cables. The area directly at the front of the radio must be completely clear of all objects (e.g., gear shift, other radio equipment, etc.) so the operator can easily access and view the Control Head. 17.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 25. Verify the bracket is firmly secured to the mounting surface. A secure mount prevents unreasonable vibration, which could damage the radio and/or cause its cable connections to loosen. 9.1.2 Inserting the Radio into the Mounting Bracket Insert the radio into the mounting bracket according to this procedure: 1. Carefully align both rail plates or T-Sliding Nuts on the mounting bracket with the rails on the VCH.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 2. Slide the radio into the mounting bracket. Position the VCH within the mounting bracket, avoiding imbalance. Ensure the center of gravity is within the edges of the mounting bracket. Figure 9-7: Acceptable VCH Positions within Bracket 3. When the radio is in the desired location within the bracket, tighten the four (4) M4 screws to a torque of 5.85 Nm using the 2.5 mm Allen wrench, or hex bit. 4.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A To prevent damaging the radio, always connect power cables before connecting the Ethernet cables. If only removing the transceiver, always disconnect the Ethernet cable first and then the power cable. When reinstalling the transceiver, always connect the power cable before connecting the Ethernet cable. Do not confuse the radio’s DC Power Cable which has a 10-AWG red wire with the Control Head’s DC Power Cable which has a 12-AWG red wire.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 9. Attach the ring terminal and black wire to the bare metal surface using stainless-steel self-locking hardware (i.e., machine screws with washers and locking nuts) or other appropriate hardware to ensure a reliable terminal-to-metal contact. Tighten securely. 10. Apply an approved paint or rust-inhibitor over the remaining exposed bare metal surface and around the ring terminal. Figure 9-8: Wiring Diagram for a Remote-Mount Radio Installation 9.2.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A Alternately, drill a new hole approximately ⅜-inch in diameter and install a small rubber grommet to protect the wire from chafing on the hole’s sharp metal edge. To prevent fumes from entering the passenger compartment, any hole/grommet/wire combination in the vehicle’s firewall must be sealed with a silicon-based sealer before completing the installation. 5. Protect the red wire and the Ethernet cable from possible chafing where necessary. Tie and stow as necessary.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 17. Crimp an appropriate electrical terminal to the short red wire. A corrosion-resistant ⅜-inch ring terminal is included with the cable for this purpose, but another size corrosion-resistant terminal type (not supplied) may be used if required. 18. Connect the ring terminal directly to the battery’s positive post (or if present, to a stud on the battery’s main/non-switched power distribution terminal block). 9.2.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 9.3 CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION The remote-mount XL Mobile radio must be connected to a Control Head to provide the operator-to-radio interface. A Control Head is interfaced to the radio via an Ethernet cable. The Control Head is separately fused and powered by an individual DC power cable. Figure 9-9: XL CH Rear Panel 9.3.1 General Information on the Control Head The Control Head’s mounting bracket allows pitch-axis (tilt) positioning for best viewing angle.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 9.3.3 Control Head Installation NOTE 9.3.3.1 Prior to installing the Control Head, verify it has the proper software version installed and verify that it is properly configured for customer use. Consult the radio system administration personnel as necessary. Selecting the Mounting Location When selecting a mounting location, ensure the Control Head and all associated accessories (microphones, speakers, cabling, mounting brackets, and hardware) are protected from possible damage.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 9.3.3.2 Installation Using the Standard U-Shaped Mounting Bracket Follow this procedure if using the standard U-shaped mounting bracket to mount the Control Head: 1. Obtain the mounting bracket from the respective installation kit, as illustrated in Figure 9-10. PART NUMBER 14050-6210-02 N/A N/A N/A N/A QTY. 1 2 2 2 4 DESCRIPTION Bracket, Mounting M4x0.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 6. Referring to Figure 9-11, install a hex spacer and lock washer on each side of the XL-CH and torque to 5.85 Nm using the 7mm Hex Socket or Socket Bit. Slide the XL-CH into the bracket and secure with the locking screw. Figure 9-11: Install the XL-CH into the Bracket 7. Position the XL-CH to the desired position and tighten both screws, with flat and lock washers, to 5.85 Nm using the 2.5 mm Allen wrench or hex bit. Do not over-tighten.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A Use stainless-steel self-locking hardware (i.e., machine screws with washers and locking nuts) or other appropriate hardware to ensure reliable terminal-to-metal contact. Tighten securely. 5. At the back of the Control Head, tie and stow the cable as necessary. 6. For the positive 12-volt DC main power source connection, route the cable’s red wire to the location of an unswitched 12-volt DC power source, typically near the vehicle’s battery.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A NOTE • In a remote-mount radio installation, to fuse the white wire of the Control Head’s DC Power Cable, a black-wired blade fuse holder and a 3-amp blade fuse are included with the cable. Radio turns on and off with a manual switch - The Control Head’s DC Power Cable white wire is connected to one side of a manually-controlled switch, and the other side of this switch is connected to unswitched and fused vehicle power. Ø The required fuse rating is 3 amps.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 10. Slide heat shrink down over splice connectors and use heat gun to seal. 11. Using an appropriate electrical terminal, connect the white wire to the switched power connection point. An open-barrel spade terminal is included with the cable for this purpose, but another type of terminal (not supplied) may be used as required. 12. Obtain the 3-amp blade fuse included with the cable and install it into the fuse holder. 13.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 9.3.6 Control Head-to-Radio Ethernet Cable Connections Figure 9-12 illustrates Ethernet cable connections for a single Control Head installation. Figure 9-13 illustrates this for a multi-head Control Head installation where, for example, one Control Head is located at the main operator location and another is located near the rear of the vehicle. To prevent damaging the radio, always connect power cables before connecting the Ethernet cables.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A Ethernet Connectors on Rear of Control Head (2 places, this head) Ethernet Connector on Rear of Radio ETH ETH Mobile Radio ETH Control Head #1 (e.g., at main operator location) Ethernet Cable ETH Control Head #2 Ethernet Cable ETH (e.g.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 10. OPTION AND ACCESSORY INSTALLATION 10.1 SPEAKER INSTALLATION Ensure the speaker is adequately protected if it could be exposed to a harsh environment, such as water and hose-down, snow, dust, smoke, gases, road debris, oils, chemicals and corrosive agents. 10.1.1 Front-Mount Radio Installation In a front-mount radio installation, total speaker cable length (of both cables) is approximately 10 feet (308 centimeters).
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 5. Connect the speaker cable’s 2-pin plastic connector to the respective mating connector on the 6-inch speaker cable. 6. Route the cables out of the way of casual contact. Tie and stow as necessary. In a multi-control head installation, an audio amplifier in each control head drives the head’s speaker. Therefore, no special speakers or relays are needed. NOTE 10.2 MICROPHONE ATTACHMENT The XL Mobile microphone is connected to the radio via a USB connector (refer to Figure 5-3).
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 10.3 GPS NMEA-FORMATTED DATA CONNECTION To obtain GPS NMEA-formatted serial data from the radio, Option Cable 14002-0174-50 is required. Follow this procedure to complete the GPS NMEA-formatted serial data connections: 1. Obtain Option Cable 14002-0174-50. Each “leg” of this cable is approximately 65 inches long (166 centimeters). 2. Connect the cable’s 44-pin D-subminiature (DB-44) male connector to the DB-44 female connector on the rear panel of the radio.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 11. CABLES AND CONNECTIONS 11.1 ACCESSORY CABLES 14002-0174-50 AND 14002-0174-70 Accessory Cables 14002-0174-50 and 14002-0174-70 connect to the 44-pin I/O connector on the rear of the radio. It breaks out into several smaller standardized connectors, allowing straightforward access to external I/O interfaces provided by the radio. The cable also shortens radio removal and re-installation time when required. The cable is shown in Figure 11-1 below.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A P1 and P2, the cable’s 2-pin connectors, provides connections for external speakers. P3, the cable’s 6-pin connector, is a connector for basic accessories (e.g., hookswitch, external relay with back-EMF diode, etc.). P4, the cable’s D-subminiature 25-pin connector, provides audio and data connections for optional equipment. P5, the cable’s D-subminiature 9-pin connectors, provide serial data connections. See Section 10.3 on page 80 for additional information.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 12. INSTALLATION INSPECTION AND TESTS This section provides procedures for performing the initial power-up and the radio performance tests. At the end of this section is the Post Installation Inspection (Section 12.4) checklist. This checklist must be reviewed prior to completing the installation. 12.1 REQUIRED TEST EQUIPMENT Table 12-1: Required Test Equipment TEST EQUIPMENT MODEL / PART NUMBER & DESCRIPTION Peak-Reading Wattmeter Bird Electronic Corp.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 12.2 INITIAL POWER-UP TEST 1. Carefully reconnect the vehicle’s battery ground cable. 2. At the radio’s main waterproof fuse holder installed near the vehicle battery, insert the 20-amp blade fuse that was included with the radio’s DC Power Cable. The 15-amp fuse included with the cable is not used in this application of the cable. 3. Tie and stow all fuse holders at this location to prevent excess vibration/movement. 4.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 12.3 PERFORMANCE TESTS This section includes procedures to verify the performance of the installation’s mobile antenna system. There are two (2) test procedures in this section: • Transmitting into a 50-Ohm RF Terminator (“Dummy Load”) - Section 12.3.1 - This test verifies the radio’s RF output power is satisfactory. • Transmitting into the Mobile Antenna - Section 12.3.2 - This test verifies the radio’s multiband antenna system is satisfactory.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 12.3.1 Transmitting into a 50-Ohm Dummy Load - Testing the Radio’s RF Output Power 1. Turn off the radio. 2. Using the Type N male to TNC male RF coaxial jumper cable, connect the radio’s antenna connector to the wattmeter’s input connector. Refer to Figure 12-1 as necessary. 3. Connect the 50-ohm dummy load to the wattmeter’s output connector, in place of the antenna cable from the vehicle-mounted antenna. 4.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 8. Verify the measured transmit output power is within the respective range: Ø For VHF or UHF band transmission, compare the wattmeter’s reading with the target RF output power range of between 39.8 and 63 watts (50 watts ±1 dB). This transmit output power range assumes the radio is currently configured for high-power transmit. Ø For 700 MHz band transmission, compare the wattmeter’s reading with the target RF output power range of between 23.8 and 37.7 watts (30 watts ±1 dB).
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 7. Verify the measured transmit output power is within the respective range: Ø For VHF or UHF band transmission, compare the wattmeter’s reading with the target RF output power range of between 39.8 and 63 watts (50 watts ±1 dB). This transmit output power range assumes the radio is currently configured for high-power transmit. Ø For 700 MHz band transmission, compare the wattmeter’s reading with the target RF output power range of between 23.8 and 37.7 watts (30 watts ±1 dB).
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 15. Permanently connect the cable from the vehicle-mounted antenna to the radio’s antenna cable by mating the two TNC connectors together. Use two pairs of soft-jaw pliers to gently tighten this connection. Do not over tighten and do not twist either cable. 16. Make several test calls on the radio system to verify operation of the mobile radio. Before making the calls, select other talk groups or conventional channels, as required to verify operation.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 12.4 POST INSTALLATION INSPECTION Perform a functional and visual vehicle inspection to ensure that the installation meets the workmanship requirements set out in this manual and other owner/product manuals: The items to be checked are detailed on the Installation Checklist. All items are to be checked, and the results indicated on the checklist, or indicated as “n/a” or “not applicable.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 13. CARING FOR THE RADIO EQUIPMENT 13.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Preventive maintenance on the radio and the Control Head installation should be performed periodically. Harris recommends performing preventive maintenance on an annual basis, or more often in harsh environments such as an installation in a fire truck or motorcycle. At a minimum, preventive maintenance should include: • Inspecting all mobile radio related hardware to verify it is in place and securely tight.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 3. To remove excess dust and dirt from the radio equipment, first brush the equipment with a clean dry soft-bristle brush. 4. Apply the cleaning product to a soft clean cloth. To prevent excessive vapor concentrations, be sure the surrounding area is well-ventilated. Do not spray any cleaning product directly on the radio equipment. 5. Wipe the radio equipment clean with the dampened cloth.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 14. CUSTOMER SERVICE 14.1 TECHNICAL SUPPORT The Harris Technical Assistance Center (TAC) resources are available to help you with overall system operation, maintenance, upgrades, and product support. TAC is your point of contact when you need technical questions answered. Product specialists, with detailed knowledge of product operation, maintenance, and repair, provide technical support via a toll-free telephone number (in North America).
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 15. INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Make copies of this form.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A RF POWER TEST RF Forward Power: _____________Watts Reverse Power: _____________Watts VOLTAGE TEST VCH Engine OFF: ____________Vdc CH Engine OFF: _____________Vdc UNDER VOLTAGE RESISTANCE CHECKS: Engine OFF: ____________Ohms Engine ON: ____________Vdc Engine ON: ____________Vdc Engine ON: ____________Ohms Pre-Install Checks Interior Lights Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A [ ] Exterior Vehicle Lights Yes [ ] No [ ] N/A [ ] Ext.
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14221-1850-4000, Rev. A 16. WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please register this product within 10 days of purchase. Registration validates the warranty coverage and enables Harris to contact you in case of any safety notifications issued for this product. Registration can be made on-line at the Customer Care center webpage: https://www.harris.com/solution/pspc-customer-service. While on the webpage, please review the applicable battery and/or product warranty literature.
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