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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2. Avoid running the starter motor while turning the radio on or inserting
it into the APX VA as this can provide a False LED Indication (light
solid purple). To clear, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide in the online
manual, part number MN000350A01.
3. The radio must be turned on to operate with the APX VA. It may be
turned on before or after it is loaded into the APX VA.
4. If the key is horizontal, radio is unlocked. If the key is vertical, the radio
is locked.
Keylock Security
The APX VA’s keylock secures the radio in the APX VA when the vehicle is left
unattended. To lock the radio into the APX VA, turn the security key clockwise.
The key should be removed after locking or unlocking the APX VA.
LED Indications
A light-emitting diode (LED), located within the Engage Button of the APX VA
(see
Figure 10), indicate charging conditions and audio accessory
(microphone) operating modes.
LED Indication Description
LED not lit Normal (with radio not fully inserted into APX VA) or ignition off
(in most installations), or in covert mode.
Solid RED Rapid charging; radio in APX VA.
Flashing GREEN Rapid charge complete; radio in APX VA.
Solid GREEN Charge complete; radio in APX VA
Flashing RED A charging fault condition exists; check radio battery and its
charging contacts. If the fault condition continues, contact your
local Motorola representative for assistance.
Flashing AMBER Radio battery temperature out-of-range. Allow time for the
battery to cool down or warm up.
Alternating RED/GREEN Battery end-of-service indication
Alternating AMBER/GREEN
(during first 4 seconds after
insertion and during charge
complete)
Battery need re-calibration/reconditioning
Solid PURPLE Audio Accessory Error
• No microphone connected.
• Incompatible microphone connected.
• Microphone connected or disconnected after the radio is
inserted in the APX VA and turned on.
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