Motorola Malux MTM5400 Series, Installation Manual

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Chapter 3
Vehicle Preparation
3.1
General Guidelines for Radio Installation
This product must be installed in a vehicle in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer guidelines and
the instruction detailed in this manual. Only the specified Motorola parts in this manual should be used.
This radio is only designed and certified to be used for terrestrial use only.
An accessory connector on the rear of the radio enables you to attach different accessories (see
section “Accessory Connection Plan”).
A mobile microphone port on the front control head panel provides for the connection of various types
of microphones.
You can install the radio in a vehicle, using one of these methods:
• Using the direct mounting trunnion and power cables supplied with a standard radio package.
• Remote mounted in the car radio cut-out (using the required din mounting kit PMLN5094), per
ISO7736.
• Two types of the Remote Mount.
NOTICE:
This radio uses a standard 12 V power supply connection. In vehicles with 24 V power supply, a
DC/DC converter is required. Use only DC/DC converter vendors, who provide a certification for
vehicle installation and meet radio Power Supply specification. Motorola recommends a suitable
range of DC/DC converters available from Alfatronix LTD UK. Some models are also available
through Motorola Radio Aftermarket and Accessory Division (AAD), check with your Account
Manager.
Be aware when planning the installation that there is a current consumption of max. 4.5A during
PTT and up to 30mA (non-Ethernet)/ 90mA (Ethernet) when the radio is switched off. For Power
Supply specification see
Model Specifications on page 26 .
The radio should be mounted horizontally near the driver, so the driver can easily view, access, and
operate the controls, microphone (location of the microphone clip) and other accessories. Before
installation consider the following factors:
• Ensure that the location for the radio installation is not exposed to dirt and moisture.
• Verify that the space around the mobile unit is sufficient for air flow and installation.
• Check that there is enough routing space for the power cable connector and the antenna coaxial
cable.
• Plan the best place to run connections to minimize pinching, crushing, and overheating of wires and
cables.
• In a vehicle with an airbag, make sure that the mounting location of the radio, or of any radio
accessory, is not in the deployment path of the air bag.
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