APX™ TWO-WAY RADIOS APX8500 MOBILE RADIO INSTALLATION MANUAL Page t af -i
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Foreword This manual covers the O2, O3, O5, O7 and O9 models of the ASTRO® APX™ mobile radios. It includes all the information necessary to install mid power radios and configure radio installation inside vehicles. For details on radio operation or component-level troubleshooting, refer to the applicable manuals available separately.
Installation Requirements for Compliance with Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure Safety Standards ATTENTION! This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions, where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer, or any other use.
Table of Contents iii Table of Contents Foreword ..........................................................................................................i RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Mobile Two-way Radios..............................................i Manual Revisions .........................................................................................................................................i Parts Ordering .................................................................
iv Table of Contents 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 Radio Mounting ........................................................................................................................... 2-18 2.2.2 Remote Mount with Trunnion.......................................................................................... 2-21 2.2.2.1 Remote Mount Control Head Installation............................................................... 2-21 2.2.2.2 Multiple Control Head Installation.............................
Table of Contents 4.4 4.5 4.6 Accessory Connector Assembly Details (P2) ................................................................................ 4-9 4.4.1 Disassembly and Assembly .............................................................................................. 4-9 4.4.1.1 Disassembly ............................................................................................................ 4-9 4.4.1.2 Assembly ........................................................................
vi Table of Contents 6.2 6.1.3 O5 Control Head............................................................................................................... 6-1 6.1.4 O7 Control Head............................................................................................................... 6-2 6.1.5 O9 Control Head............................................................................................................... 6-2 Dust Cover Installation .................................................
List of Figures vii List of Figures ft ra D Figure 1-1. Front View of O2 Control Head Attached to APX 8500 Mid Power Dash Mount Transceiver and Trunnion .............................................................. 1-1 Figure 1-2. Side View of O2 Control Head Attached to APX 8500 Mid Power Dash Mount Transceiver and Trunnion ............................................................... 1-1 Figure 1-3. Front View of O3 Control Head with Coiled Cable.....................................................
viii List of Figures ft ra D Figure 2-2. Remote Mount Radio Control Heads Can Be Located in the Middle Console, on the Transmission Hump, or Under the Dash ............................................................................................. 2-2 Figure 2-3. Remote Mount of the Radio, O9 Control Head and Universal Relay Controller (URC is optional) ................................................................................................................................ 2-2 Figure 2-4.
List of Figures ix ft ra D Figure 3-4. Cable Gland Assembly with Gasket...................................................................................... 3-4 Figure 3-5. Wires Installation................................................................................................................... 3-4 Figure 3-6. Wire Installation with Black Stick .......................................................................................... 3-5 Figure 3-7. O7/O9 to URC Cable Installation ...........
x List of Tables List of Tables Table 2-1. Table 2-2. Table 2-3. Table 2-4. Table 2-5. Table 2-6. Table 2-7. Table 2-8. Table 2-1. Table 2-2. Table 4-1. Table 4-2. Table 5-1. Dash and Remote O2, O3, O5, O7 or O9 Radio Power ON @ J2 ................................ 2-14 Remote O2, O5, O7 or O9 Radio Power ON @ J200.................................................... 2-14 Ignition Interface Cables ................................................................................................
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Mobile Radio Model Numbering Scheme xiii Mobile Radio Model Numbering Scheme Typical Model Number: M Position: 1 3 2 7 3 T 4 S 5 9 7 P 8 W 9 1 10 A 11 N S 12 13 Position 6 - Physical Packages A = RF Modem Operation B = Receiver Only C = Standard Control; No Display D = Standard Control; With Display E = Limited Keypad; No Display F = Limited Keypad; With Display G = Full Keypad; No Display H = Full Keypad; With Display J = Limited Controls; No Display K = Limited Controls; Basic Display L = Lim
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Commercial Warranty xv Commercial Warranty Limited Warranty MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS I. What This Warranty Covers And For How Long MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC.
xvi Commercial Warranty II. General Provisions This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS'S responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS's option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Commercial Warranty xvii I. A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the software/firmware in the Product, does not function in accordance with MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS’s published specifications or the FCC certification labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially distributed from MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS. J. Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not affect the operation of the Product. K. Normal and customary wear and tear. VI.
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Chapter 1 Introduction This manual covers the installation procedures for ASTRO APX mobile and motorcycle radios with O2, O3, O5, O7 and O9 control heads, and accessories required to complete the radio system. The radio system consists of a control head, radio, antenna, microphone, speaker, cabling, Universal Relay Controller (URC), and accessories. 1.1 Mobile Radio Description 1.1.
1-2 Introduction Mobile Radio Description 206 178 286 274 51 84 Figure 1-5. Front View of O5 Control Head Attached to APX 8500 Mid Power Dash Mount Transceiver and Trunnion Figure 1-6. Side View of O5 Control Head Attached to APX 8500 Mid Power Dash Mount Transceiver and Trunnion 206 291 178 278 51 ft ra D Figure 1-7. Front View of O7 Control Head Attached to APX 8500 Mid Power Dash Mount Transceiver and Trunnion 84 View of O7 Control Head Attached Figure gure 1-8.
Introduction Mobile Radio Description 1-3 209 123 97 99 Figure 1-11. Front View of O2 Control Head with Remote Mount and Trunnion Figure 1-12. Side View of O2 Control Head with Remote Mount and Trunnion 75 180 ft ra D 51 51 Figure 1-13. Front View of O5 Control Head with th Remote Mount and Trunnion Figure 1-14. Side Si View of O5 Control Head with Remote Mount and Trunnion Rem Remot 209 108 178 82 91 Figure 1-15.
1-4 Introduction Mobile Radio Description 83 190 178 Figure 1-17. Front View of O9 Control Head with Trunnion Figure 1-18. Side View of O9 Control Head with Trunnion 185 ft ra D 61.5 210 0 Figure 1-19. Top View of O9 Universal Relay Controller with Trunnion (URC is an orderable accessory) 20 Side View of O9 Universal Relay Figure 1-20. Controller with Trunnion (URC is an orderable accessory) Figure 1-21.
Introduction Mobile Radio Description 1-5 Figure 1-22. Front View of SB9600 Whelen Siren To Switch Box or DEK Speaker Leads ft ra D T-Cable for Dual Control Head Only Siren/PA Unit Black Chassis Ground Cable Red Fused Cable Connects to Battery Positive Terminal Figure 1-23.
