HARRIS M803M OpenSky M-803 Mobile Radio Systems User Manual WIRELESS

Harris Corporation OpenSky M-803 Mobile Radio Systems WIRELESS

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Dash Mount Installation Guide

WINST-0004 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNITSUBJECT: M-803 Dash-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001Page 1 of 14COPYRIGHT ©2001 Printed in U.S.A.M/A-COM1011 Pawtucket BoulevardLowell, MA 018531-877-OPENSKY(1-877-673-6759)1-877-OPENSKYOVERVIEWThis document describes the procedure forinstalling the M/A-COM OpenSky® Model M-803Dash-Mount Mobile Radio in a vehicle, such asan automobile, truck, or van. This is a generalguide only, and assumes that the installation willbe performed by a professional radio installer.MATERIALSThe M-803 Dash-Mount Radio is designed to mount under or onto the dash insidethe passenger compartment of a vehicle. The installation kit (M/A-COM Part No.MAMROS0017) needed to install the Radio is described below. The following tabledescribes the different accessories that are included in the kit:Table I – Installation Kit ItemsItem Qty Part Number Description1 1 1000003774 Dash-Mount Bracket2 1 1000005187-0001 Unity Gain Antenna, Quarter-wave3 1 1000005809-0002 Fuse Kit, 15A4 1 1000005824-0002 DC Power Cable (3m)5 1 1000005828-0002 Speaker Cable Assembly6 1 1000005928-0001 Microphone Head7 1 1000005975-0002 Microphone Cable Assembly8 1 AD00006 Pkg. of 4 Screws, #8-32 PAN HD, Black9 1 M5240 CAN Terminator, 3-Pin10 1 CTC-000261 Speaker11 1 MAMROS00023 GPS Antenna Kit** GPS Antenna Kit is only included if the corresponding radio is equippedwith an optional GPS Unit.INSTRUCTIONSUpon removing all items from the box and verifying that all have been included,follow the following steps to install the M-803 Dash-Mount Radio. Refer to Figure 1for location of connectors on the Radio.
WINST-0004 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNITSUBJECT: M-803 Dash-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001Page 2 of 14COPYRIGHT ©2001 Printed in U.S.A.M/A-COM1011 Pawtucket BoulevardLowell, MA 018531-877-OPENSKY(1-877-673-6759)1-877-OPENSKYFigure 1 Rear PanelActions Notes1. Plan the mounting locations of allcomponents (Radio, Speaker,Microphone, and Antenna), anddetermine the routes for all wiring andcables.Determine the customer’s preferences, if any, forlocation of components. Comply with thesepreferences insofar as they are consistent withsafety, manufacturer specifications, andgenerally accepted professional practices.Make certain that drilling holes or insertingscrews will not damage or interfere with anyexisting vehicle components or wiring. Follow allmanufacturer requirements and guidelines for thelocation of components.2. Mount the bracket in the interior of thevehicle. Mount the Bracket (Item 1) under or on top of thedash according to the available space in thevehicle. Screws for mounting the Bracket to thedash are not included, as all installations aredifferent. The Bracket must be firmly held to thesurface in order to prevent unreasonablevibration from damaging the Radio or looseningconnections.For mounting on the transmission hump, selectappropriate hardware such as a mounting wedge(not included in the Radio Installation Kit).3. Mount the Radio onto the Bracket. Install the Mobile Radio into the Bracket usingthe 4 screws (Item 8) and tighten with ascrewdriver until the bracket is firm and flush tothe surface of the Radio.SpeakerConnectionAntennaConnectionsPowerConnectionCAN PortConnectionGPS AntennaConnection
WINST-0004 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNITSUBJECT: M-803 Dash-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001Page 3 of 14COPYRIGHT ©2001 Printed in U.S.A.M/A-COM1011 Pawtucket BoulevardLowell, MA 018531-877-OPENSKY(1-877-673-6759)1-877-OPENSKYActions Notes4. Assemble the Microphone CableAssembly onto the Microphone Head. Connect the Microphone Cable Assembly (Item7) to the Microphone Head (Item 6) by sliding the2-pin connector of the cable into the cavity of theMicrophone Head. Make sure the tab on the 2-pin connector is on the same side as the cablerelease hole on the back of the MicrophoneHead. You will hear a click if properly inserted.5. Install the Microphone Assembly intothe Mobile Radio. Plug the 14-pin connector of the MicrophoneCable (Item 7) into the mating connector on theface of the Mobile Radio by aligning theconnector appropriately and pushing. You willagain hear a click if properly inserted.6. Mount the Microphone Clip in theinterior of the vehicle. The Microphone Clip is included in the packagewith the Microphone Head (Item 6). Ensure thatthe Microphone Clip is connected to the vehicle’schassis ground by either screwing the mountingscrews directly into the chassis or by providing ajumper wire to a lug that is attached to the Clip.The Radio has a monitor function that can beused when the Microphone is cradled in the Clip.7. If an optional CH-103 Control Head isnot being used with the M-803 MobileRadio, a CAN Terminator needs to beinstalled.Install the CAN Terminator (Item 9) onto the 3-pin connector at the rear of the Radio by aligningthe connector appropriately and twisting theouter housing clockwise until it stops.8. Mount the Speaker in the interior ofthe vehicle and connect it to theRadio.Install the Speaker (Item 10) in an area of thefront or rear dash that will allow for properlistening range for voice operation. Use thehardware and mounting bracket supplied with it.Refer to the Speaker manufacturer’s instructionsincluded in the Speaker Assembly kit foradditional installation guidance.Install the Speaker Cable Assembly (Item 5) ontothe 15-pin connector at the rear of the Radiousing a screwdriver. Do not over-tighten thescrews.Connect the 2-pin connector on the Speaker(Item 10) to the mating connector on the SpeakerCable Assembly (Item 5). Route the excess
WINST-0004 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNITSUBJECT: M-803 Dash-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001Page 4 of 14COPYRIGHT ©2001 Printed in U.S.A.M/A-COM1011 Pawtucket BoulevardLowell, MA 018531-877-OPENSKY(1-877-673-6759)1-877-OPENSKYActions Notescable out of the way of casual contact.9. Mount the Antenna at a suitablelocation on the vehicle, and route theAntenna Cable inside the vehicle forconnection to the Radio.The Antenna (Item 2) that is included in the kitmust be mounted by drilling a hole. The optimalposition of the antenna is in the direct center ofthe roof of the vehicle. Refer to AntennaMounting Configurations for requirementsnecessary to follow when selecting the propermounting area for the antenna. Also, refer to theantenna manufacturer’s mounting and testinginstructions included in the Antenna Assembly kitfor installation guidance once the mounting areais determined.Route the cable from the Antenna (Item 2) to therear of the Radio out of the way of casualcontact. Install the Mini-UHF connector of thecable to the mating connector at the rear of thecable by tightening until finger-tight. It isimportant that this connector is tight to preventRF leakage from occurring, but not too tight thatdamage occurs.Do not connect the antenna cable to the Radiountil satisfactory completion of testing into adummy load (refer to Testing Into a DummyLoad).10. If an optional GPS unit is included inthe Radio, the GPS Antenna needs tobe connected to the Radio.Connect the SMA connector of the GPS Antenna(Item 11) cable to the SMA connector on the rearof the Radio and route the cable out of the way ofcasual contact. The GPS Antenna is to bemounted on the roof of the vehicle with one ofthe 3 mounting configurations: Show-Mount, NoShow-Mount, and Magnetic Mount. The Antennamust be kept at least 1 foot from any otherantenna mounted on the vehicle and have atleast 6 inches of ground plane beneath it.11. Prepare for connecting the power tothe Radio through the vehicle’sfirewall.Plan the cable route carefully, using an existingaccess hole through the engine firewall ifpossible. Alternatively, drill a new holeapproximately 3/8" in diameter and install arubber grommet to protect the cable.NOTE Improperinstallation of the antenna maylead not only to poor radioperformance, but to harmfulexposure as well. See AntennaMounting Configurations below.
WINST-0004 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNITSUBJECT: M-803 Dash-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001Page 5 of 14COPYRIGHT ©2001 Printed in U.S.A.M/A-COM1011 Pawtucket BoulevardLowell, MA 018531-877-OPENSKY(1-877-673-6759)1-877-OPENSKYActions Notes12. The Fuse for Radio power must beinstalled in-line with raw batteryvoltage.Strip one end of the wire included in the Fuse Kit(Item 3) and crimp the terminal lug onto it. Cutthe wire to a length of about 6 inches and stripthe end to a length indicated by the gauge on thefuse holder. Insert this end into the fuse holderuntil the wire cannot go any further and crimp theconnection to the fuse holder. Use heat-shrinktubing to protect the connection from foreignmaterials. Connect the remaining wire in a similarfashion to the other end of the fuse holder.Connect the terminal to the vehicle’s battery inthe engine compartment. Route the wire througha wire loom and pass it through the firewall usinga grommet to ensure the wire is not damaged.13. Prepare the ground and senseconnections prior to applying power tothe Radio.Connect the DC Power Cable (Item 4) to the 3-pin connector at the rear of the Radio. Locate achassis ground close to the Radio and strip backany jacket insulation around the wires to allow forthe shortest distance of the black wire. Cut thenegative (black) wire as short as possible, strip it,and crimp the terminal to it. Screw it into thechassis ground, ensuring a reliable metal-to-metal contact.Connect the sense (white) wire of the DC PowerCable (Item 4) to an appropriate terminal toconnect to a fused ignition sense in the fuse boxand route the excess wire out of the way ofcasual contact.14. Apply the DC power connection to theRadio.NOTE Unlike many mobileradios, the OpenSky® Mobile Radiopowers up immediately uponapplication of DC power.Using a pigtail, butt-splice, or solder-sleeve,connect the positive (red) wire of the DC PowerCable (Item 4) to the fuse wire (Item 3) and routethe excess wire out of the way of casual contact.15. Test the output of the installed Radiointo a dummy load to verify that itmeets specifications.Refer to Testing Into a Dummy Load underTesting below for the procedure.
WINST-0004 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNITSUBJECT: M-803 Dash-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001Page 6 of 14COPYRIGHT ©2001 Printed in U.S.A.M/A-COM1011 Pawtucket BoulevardLowell, MA 018531-877-OPENSKY(1-877-673-6759)1-877-OPENSKYActions Notes16. Connect the Antenna and test theRadio’s forward and reflected powerto verify transmission performance.Refer to Testing With the Antenna under Testingbelow for the procedure.17. Complete the installation byorganizing, securing, and checking allcables and components.Take whatever steps are practical to make theinstallation neat and functional for the Radio’suser. Organize and secure all cables; make sureall connections are tight.TESTINGThis section sets forth procedures to verify the performance of the installed radio.Testing uses a wattmeter (or, alternatively, a VSWR meter) to measure RF power.There are three procedures in this section: Changing Operating Modes, Testing Intoa Dummy Load, and Testing With the Antenna. Note that while the radio’s normaloperating mode for voice or data communications is OpenSky® Trunking Protocol(OTP), the radio must be operating in OpenSky® Conventional FM (OCF) mode fortesting. Follow the procedure under Changing Operating Modes to switch betweenthe OCF and OTP modes.Note also that the accuracy of test results depends on a radio power source in therange of 13.8–16 volts DC at greater than 8 amps. Make sure the vehicle’s battery isfully charged by running the engine for a few minutes before the test, and keep theengine running during the test procedures.Test Equipment CommentsWattmeter Bird Electronic Corporation Model 43 orequivalent, with N-Series female connectors onboth the input and output sidesAs an alternative to using a wattmeter, aVoltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) meter,Bird Electronic Corporation Model 4391A orequivalent, can be used to carry out therequired RF (radio frequency) power testing.Slug For use with the wattmeter; rated power of 25watts and frequency range appropriate to the800 MHz output of the OpenSky® radio (BirdElectronics Element APM-25E (25 watts, 400–1000 MHz) or equivalent)
WINST-0004 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNITSUBJECT: M-803 Dash-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001Page 7 of 14COPYRIGHT ©2001 Printed in U.S.A.M/A-COM1011 Pawtucket BoulevardLowell, MA 018531-877-OPENSKY(1-877-673-6759)1-877-OPENSKYCoaxial Cable Jumper Cable with Mini-UHF male connector on oneend and N-Series male connector on the otherend, approximately three feet in length(Pasternack Enterprises PE3282-36 orequivalent)N-Series to Mini-UHF Adapter N-Series male to Mini-UHF female (PasternackEnterprises PE9064 or equivalent)Dummy Load RF terminator rated at 50 ohms resistance andgreater than 50 watts power, with N-Seriesmale connector (Pasternack EnterprisesPE6106 or equivalent)Antenna See the following section.Antenna Mounting ConfigurationsThis radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF exposure limits forUncontrolled Exposure and Occupational exposure. The difference is in the minimumsafe distance that people must be away from the antenna when transmitting RFenergy. To assure optimal radio performance and that human exposure to RFelectromagnetic energy is within the guidelines, transmit only when people are at leastthe minimum distance away from a properly installed antenna. Table II lists theminimal distances.Table II - M-803 Mobile Radio Minimum Safe DistancesRated Power ofOpenSky M-803Mobile RadioAntennaGain M/A-COMRecommendedAntennaMinimumDistance fromTransmittingAntenna forUncontrolledExposureMinimumDistance fromTransmittingAntenna forOccupationalExposure45 dBm max,43 dBm nominal 0 dB Maxrad #Z322Unity Gain,Quarter-Wave,Rooftop68.5 cm (27inches) 30.6 cm (12inches)45 dBm max,43 dBm nominal 3 dB AntennaSpecialists#ASPA1860M3dB, Rooftop;#ASP915 3dB,Elevated-Feed,Various Mounts97.6 cm (38.4inches) 43.2 cm (17inches)
WINST-0004 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNITSUBJECT: M-803 Dash-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001Page 8 of 14COPYRIGHT ©2001 Printed in U.S.A.M/A-COM1011 Pawtucket BoulevardLowell, MA 018531-877-OPENSKY(1-877-673-6759)1-877-OPENSKYThere are various vehicles that have various physical dimensions that are notstandard, so selection of an antenna location is not trivial. Using Table II as a guide fordetermining the best possible mounting configuration in order to reduce humanexposure, there are three possible locations on a vehicle where the antenna can bemounted, described as follows:Rooftop Center The center of the roof of a vehicle is the optimal location for therooftop antenna. The mounting area under the antenna must be a flat, metallizedground plane, and it must be located directly in the center of the roof. If otherobstructions, such as a light bar or another antenna, prevent the antenna from beingmounted in the direct center of the roof, the antenna should be mounted, preferably, aminimum of one foot away from the obstruction, but in the middle of the roof withrespect to the left and right sides of the vehicle.Trunk-Lid Center Certain vehicles do not allow for the antenna to be placed in thecenter of the roof. In this case, the next optimal location for the antenna is in the centerof the trunk lid. Again, the mounting area under the antenna must be a flat, metallizedground plane, and it must be located directly in the center of the trunk lid. There are noother preferable solutions for mounting this antenna if other obstructions prevent theantenna from being mounted in the direct center of the trunk lid.Trunk-Lip Center Some antennas have a feature that allows them to be mounted onthe lip of the trunk lid. In this case, the antenna is mounted on the top lip and in thedirect center of the trunk lid. Again, there are no other preferable solutions formounting this antenna if other obstructions prevent the antenna from being mounted inthe direct top center of the trunk lid.Changing Operating Modes (Preliminary)Actions Notes1. Press the UP ARROW button on thenavigation pad repeatedly until themessage “MODE” appears on the unit’sdisplay, then press the SELECT button.The buttons controlling the radio’s operatingparameters are on the left side of the front of theradio.2. Press the RIGHT ARROW button onthe navigation pad repeatedly until themessage “OCF” appears, then hit theSELECT button.Select the desired operating mode, where the modeis one of the following:•“OCF”—To perform testing•“OTP”—To operate the radio for normal voice ordata communications
WINST-0004 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNITSUBJECT: M-803 Dash-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001Page 9 of 14COPYRIGHT ©2001 Printed in U.S.A.M/A-COM1011 Pawtucket BoulevardLowell, MA 018531-877-OPENSKY(1-877-673-6759)1-877-OPENSKYActions Notes3. Press the RIGHT ARROW button onceto confirm the selection, then press theSELECT button to select the mode.The radio is now in OCF mode.Testing Into a Dummy LoadActions Notes1. Connect the wattmeter to the radiofor testing according to Figure 2,using the dummy load in place ofthe antenna.The dummy load connects to the outputside of the wattmeter, in place of theantenna cable (see Figure 2).2. Apply power to the radio andswitch to OCF mode, if necessary. The radio must be operating in OCFmode in order to continue with thetesting procedure. If the radio does notdisplay “OCF” during startup indicatingthat it is initializing in OCF mode, use theprocedure under Changing OperatingModes above.3. Position the slug to measureforward RF power output. Rotate the slug, if necessary. The arrowon the face of the slug must point fromthe radio toward the dummy load tomeasure forward power.4. Measure the radio’s RF poweroutput. Key the microphone and note thewattmeter reading. De-key themicrophone.5. Compare the wattmeter readingwith the target RF power outputrange specified in the Notescolumn, opposite.15–21 wattsTARGET VALUE RANGE
WINST-0004 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNITSUBJECT: M-803 Dash-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001Page 10 of 14COPYRIGHT ©2001 Printed in U.S.A.M/A-COM1011 Pawtucket BoulevardLowell, MA 018531-877-OPENSKY(1-877-673-6759)1-877-OPENSKYActions Notes6. Record the wattmeter reading forRF power output into a dummyload, or take remedial action andmeasure the output again.If the wattmeter reading is within thetarget range, record the value in theappropriate space on the data collectionsheet at the end of this guide.If the wattmeter reading is outside thetarget range, recheck the power sourceand all connections and measure the RFoutput power again. If this fails toproduce a reading within the targetrange, replace the radio and repeat thisprocedure.Figure 2—Wattmeter ConnectionOpenSky™Mobile RadioPWRWattmeterN-Series to Mini-UHF AdaptorMini-UHF to N-SeriesCoaxial JumperSlug(25 W, 400–1000 MHz)DummyLoadVehicleBattery–+GroundAntenna
WINST-0004 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNITSUBJECT: M-803 Dash-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001Page 11 of 14COPYRIGHT ©2001 Printed in U.S.A.M/A-COM1011 Pawtucket BoulevardLowell, MA 018531-877-OPENSKY(1-877-673-6759)1-877-OPENSKYTesting With the AntennaActions Notes1. Connect the wattmeter to the radioand antenna for testing accordingto Figure 2.Remove the dummy load, if necessary,and connect the antenna lead to theoutput side of the wattmeter (seeFigure 2).2. Apply power to the radio andswitch to OCF mode, if necessary. The radio must be operating in OCFmode in order to continue with thetesting procedure. If the radio does notdisplay “OCF” during startup indicatingthat it is initializing in OCF mode, use theprocedure under Changing OperatingModes above.3. Position the slug to measureforward RF power output. Rotate the slug, if necessary. The arrowon the face of the slug must point fromthe radio toward the antenna to measureforward power.4. Measure the radio’s forward RFpower output. Key the microphone and note thewattmeter reading. De-key themicrophone.5. Compare the wattmeter readingwith the target RF power outputrange specified in the Notescolumn, opposite.15–21 wattsTARGET VALUE RANGE
WINST-0004 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNITSUBJECT: M-803 Dash-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001Page 12 of 14COPYRIGHT ©2001 Printed in U.S.A.M/A-COM1011 Pawtucket BoulevardLowell, MA 018531-877-OPENSKY(1-877-673-6759)1-877-OPENSKYActions Notes6. Record the wattmeter reading forforward power, or take remedialaction and measure the outputagain.If the wattmeter reading is within thetarget range, record the value in theappropriate space on the data collectionsheet below.If the wattmeter reading is outside thetarget range, verify that the radio’soperating voltage is within the specifiedrange, recheck all connections, andmeasure the forward power again. If thisfails to produce a reading within thetarget range, check all cabling andconnections, and repeat the testingprocedure to this point. In the event thewattmeter reading still falls outside thetarget range, replace the antenna, makesure all connections are seated firmly,and repeat the testing procedure.7. Position the slug to measurereverse, or reflected, RF power. Rotate the slug. The arrow on the face ofthe slug must point from the antennatoward the radio to measure reverse, orreflected, power.8. Measure the reverse, or reflected,RF power. Key the microphone and note thewattmeter reading. De-key themicrophone.9. Compare the wattmeter readingwith the target RF power outputrange specified in the Notescolumn, opposite.2 watts or lessTARGET VALUE RANGE10. Record the wattmeter reading forreverse power, or take remedialaction and measure the outputagain.If the wattmeter reading is within thetarget range, record the value in theappropriate space on the data collectionsheet at the end of this guide.If the wattmeter reading is outside thetarget range, make sure the antennainstalled is consistent with the radio’sspecified frequency range. Recheck allantenna connections, and measure thereverse power again. If this fails to
WINST-0004 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNITSUBJECT: M-803 Dash-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001Page 13 of 14COPYRIGHT ©2001 Printed in U.S.A.M/A-COM1011 Pawtucket BoulevardLowell, MA 018531-877-OPENSKY(1-877-673-6759)1-877-OPENSKYActions Notesproduce a reading within the targetrange, replace the antenna and repeatthe entire testing procedure.Any value exceeding the maximumallowable reflected power value willresult in a diminished radio outputsignal.*11. Return the radio to OTP mode fornormal communications. Use the procedure under ChangingOperating Modes above. The radio isnow ready for normal communications. * The standard measure for comparing forward and reflected power is the Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR). Use thevalues recorded for the installed radio’s forward and reflected power to compute the VSWR, if desired, using the followingformula: FR PPVSWR+= 1, whereRP= reverse power and FP= forward power. This value is expressed as a ratio tothe ideal value of 1, for instance, 1.2:1.Copyright © 2001 M/A-COM. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, in any form or by any means, electronic,mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from M/A-COM. Theinformation furnished herein is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed byM/A-COM for its use, or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use. Alltrademarks are the property of their respective owners
WINST-0004 Rev A WIRELESS SYSTEM BUSINESS UNITSUBJECT: M-803 Dash-Mount Installation Instructions DATE: August 16, 2001Page 14 of 141-877-OPENSKYEnter the information requested on this data collection sheet. Clip this form and file it as a permanent record of the testedperformance of the installed radio.Clip ! HereForward Power WithAntennawattsReflected PowerWith AntennawattsPower Into a DummyLoadwattsCompany Performing Installation Technician Performing TestDate of Test(mm/dd/yyyy)Mobile RadioSerial NumberAntenna Make and ModelMobile RadioModel and RevRev

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