User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- APX Vehicular Adapter (VA) System Compatibility Matrix
- ASTRO™ APX™ Vehicular Adapter (APX VA) RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety
- RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information, and Operational Instructions for Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Occupational Use Requirements
- Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Regulations
- Compliance with RF Exposure Standard
- RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions
- Mobile Antenna Installation Guidelines
- Approved Accessories
- Additional Information
- Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for Mobile Two-Way Radios Installed as Fixed Site Control Stations
- Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for Mobile Two-Way Radios Installed on Maritime Vessels
- Electromagnetic Interference or Compatibility
- Driver Safety
- Acoustic Safety
- Operational Warnings
- Installation Instructions
- Introduction
- Installation Requirements for Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Safety Standards
- Installation Planning
- Console Installation
- Antenna Installation
- Console Cabling
- LED Surveillance Configuration (Option Wiring – User Configurable)
- Installation Verification
- Maintenance
- Operational Warnings
- Operational Cautions
- Efficient System Operation
- User Guide
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When possible, mount the console on the floor near the center of the vehicle
within easy reach of the operator.
Microphone Bracket Location
When possible, mount the microphone bracket on the dash near the operator
side of the console. The location should be within easy reach of the operator,
and it should be convenient to remove and hang-up the microphone in its
mounting bracket without interfering with any of the vehicle controls.
Visor Microphone Location
The hands-free visor microphone is designed to clip onto the vehicle’s sun
visor.
Antenna Location
Follow the guidance given in the Antenna Installation section of this manual to
ensure compliance with RF Exposure standards.
Battery Connections
Determine the best cable route from the rear of the console to the vehicle
battery through the engine compartment firewall. The best route should include
the shortest path to the battery terminals, yet provide the cable with protection
from engine heat. Cut off any excess cable. Be sure to use a grommet (not
provided) or similar protective measure wherever a cable must pass through a
hole in a metal panel, such as a firewall. Route the power cables in a way that
protects them from being pinched, chafed, or crushed. Cable fuses must be
retained and located as close to the battery as practical to protect against cable
or equipment shorts. Secure the cable along its length through the engine
compartment to prevent displacement during vehicle operation and service.
• Do not reuse trunnion (“U”) bracket hardware (screws)
from a legacy product.
• Do use the trunnion (“U”) bracket hardware (screws)
provided with the APX VA kit.
Do not attach the microphone bracket to the console housing.
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