User's Manual

SECTION 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
M64450G25-FCCRpt.doc Page 21
Preliminary Test Procedure and Troubleshooting
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Prior to performing this procedure, the IPNC IP address must be known. Note taking during
preliminary testing is crucial to ensure necessary information is gathered to use for additional
testing or if the mobile radio needs to be submitted for repair.
To test mobile radio functionality, perform the following steps:
Step 1 Perform a visual inspection of the mobile radio and its connections. Validate that
all connectors and power cables are in good condition and all chassis screws are
in place.
Step 2 Connect the mobile radio as shown in the figure below.
Figure 14 High Speed Mobile Radio Connection for Testing
Step 3 Power on the mobile radio and the test laptop. The power supply ammeter must
read 1.0 amp or less with a 13.8 VDC output.
Step 4 At the desktop, run the dial-up connection setup to use Serial Line Internet
Protocol (SLIP) by double clicking on the SLIP2IPMN shortcut.
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The SLIP2IPMN dial-up network shortcut displays as an icon on the laptop’s desktop. If
the SLIP2IPMN shortcut is not available on the desktop, consult the Mobile Data
Computer for Communication with the Mobile Radio Installation Guide (IPMN p/n:
516-80310.IG) for instructions on how to set up the connection.
Step 5 At the desktop, run the IPMessage Utility by double clicking on the IPMsg
shortcut. The IPMessage window displays.