Atlas 210x, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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SECTION 2
INSTALLATION
2-1. INTRODUCTION This section provides instructions for mobile, portable, or fixed station
installations of the
Atlas 210x/215x transceivers.
22. GENERAL INFORMATION
2-3. D.C. POWER. The Atlas transceiver is designed to operate on a power source of 12-14 volts D.C. Power can
be delivered to the transceiver via the Deluxe Mounting Kit (DMK), D.C. Cable (DCC), Cigarette Lighter Cable
(CLC), Portable Battery Pack, 220-CS AC Console, or 200-PS Portable AC Supply.
2-4. AUTOMOTIVE D.C. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. The D.C. electrical systems in automobiles may at times
generate high voltage transients (spikes of voltage superimposed on the 12-14 volt D.C. system). These transients
may be caused by faulty brushes in the starter motor, alternator or generator, or loose wiring, and can represent a
possible hazard to the semiconductors in the transceiver. For this reason, we strongly urge that you read the
following notes and follow them carefully.
(a) Clean the battery terminals and clamps, and tighten the clamps securely.
(b) Tighten battery cable terminals where they attach to the engine.
(c) Inspect battery cables and terminals for corrosion or wear. Replace them if they look questionable.
(d) Check battery condition frequently, especially when it approaches its warranty age limit. Use a protective
silicone grease on the terminals to inhibit corrosion.
(e) Check the alternator and regulator connections for tightness. Check primary ignition wiring, horn wiring,
lights, etc.
(f) Measure the charging voltage from the alternator with the engine running at about twice idling speed. Voltage
at the battery terminals should measure 13 volts minimum, 14.5 volts maximum. Consult your auto-electric
service shop if correction is required.
2-5. DELUXE MOUNTING KIT (DMK). The Deluxe Mobile Mounting Kit is a plug-in unit designed for easy
removal of the Atlas transceivers. All D.C. power connections are made to the DMK and all necessary hook-up
cables, including the D.C. battery cable with polarity protection, circuit breaker, and hardware, are part of the kit.
2-6. D.C. CABLE (DCC). The D.C. Cable (DCC) is designed with built-in polarity protection and overload
protection. This cable is available from Atlas dealers and can be used with the Mobile Bracket Kit (MBK) or a
portable battery pack.
27. CIGARETTE LIGHTER CABLE (CLC). The Cigarette Lighter Cable is designed for use in those instances
when D.C. power is required, and the transceiver has not been installed in the automobile using the DMK or MBK
kits. The cable has a special cigarette lighter plug on one end, and a transceiver power plug on the other. Polarity
and overload protection is included with the cable.
2-8. PORTABLE BATTERY PACK. The 7.5 ampere hour Portable Battery Pack provides 12 volts D.C. power via
portable rechargeable batteries. Connections from the battery pack to the transceiver are made with the battery
pack cable. All necessary plugs arc provided.
2-9. 220-CS AC CONSOLE. The 220-CS AC Consoles are available through Atlas dealers, and provide all the
D.C. power required for the Atlas transceivers The 220-CS operates from either 110 volts AC or 220 volts AC,
selected by changing fuses. A Microphone jack, Headphone jack, and antenna connector are also provided on the
console.