Motorola Radius CM200 Installation Guide

Radius CM200™/CM300™& PM400™Commercial SeriesTwo-Way Radio Installation GuideMOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, and Radius are registered in the US Pa

2Chapter 2DC Power Cable Installation2.1 Planning the Power Cable InstallationThe 10 foot (3 m) DC power cable shipped with the radio should be long e

DC Power Cable Installation 34. Connect the black lead of the power cable to the nearest vehicle chassis ground point, which is usually the central gr

4 DC Power Cable InstallationFigure 2-2. Power Cable AssemblyFuseCoverRed LeadRed LeadMountingHoleMolded In-LineFuse HolderTo VehicleChassis GroundEng

5Chapter 3Trunnion Installation3.1 Planning the Mounting Trunnion InstallationPlanning is the key to fast, easy radio installation. Before a hole is d

6 Trunnion InstallationTabBELOW DASH MOUNTINGMounting SurfaceMountingSurfaceTabThumb Screw(2)TRANSMISSION HUMP MOUNTINGTabThumb Screw(2)Sheet MetalScr

Trunnion Installation 7Figure 3-2. Radio into TrunnionThumb ScrewThumb ScrewTrunnionFL0830329OFigure 3-3. Locking Mounting Bracket (RLN4779)

8Chapter 4Antenna Installation4.1 Antenna Installation and Compliance with Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Safety Standards4.2 Selecting an Antenna Site/L

Antenna Installation 94. Mounting restrictions for certain radio modelsFor 40 Watt UHF models, the 1/4 wave antenna should be mounted only in the cent

10Chapter 5Installation Options 5.1 Mobile Dashboard Mounting5.1.1 Installing the Mounting Frame into the Dashboard1. Open the radio cut-out in the da

Installation Options 115.1.3 Removing the Radio from the Mounting Frame1. Push the two demounting tools through the openings in the mounting frame unt

12 Installation Options5.3 Visor Microphone Installation1. Carefully select the installation location for the visor-mounted microphone. Achieve optimu

Accessory Connections 13Chapter 6Accessory Connections6.1 Accessory Connector Pin FunctionsThis section gives a description of the accessory connector

14 Accessory Connections11 Receiver Audio OutputProgrammable (using CPS in the Rx Audio Type): 660 mV rms (de-emphasized/muted) or 330 mV rms (non-de-

Accessory Connections 156.2 Connection Plan for Accessories1. Plug the lead with the crimped-on terminal into the #4 socket of the accessory plug. (Se

16Chapter 7Noise Sources7.1 IntroductionElectrical noise generated by the electrical system of a vehicle, as well as local ambient noise, can interfer

Noise Sources 17It is impractical to prevent all arcing in the standard vehicle electrical system. In an 8-cylinder engine running at 2,000 RPM, arcin

18Chapter 8Operation of a Conventional Ignition System8.1 IntroductionTo effectively reduce ignition interference in a vehicle, it is necessary to und

Operation of a Conventional Ignition System 19The battery is connected to the primary winding of the coil through the ignition switch. The primary cir

20Chapter 9Detection of Noise Sources9.1 Noise Detection ProcedureDetection of offending noise sources is the heart of noise suppression because, afte

Detection of Noise Sources 219.2 Sources of NoiseSome interference is due to geographic location. This interference does not need to be eliminated sin

iTable of ContentsInstallation Requirements for Compliance with RadioFrequency (RF) Energy Exposure Safety Standards...iiiInformation for Veh

22Chapter 10Noise Reduction Techniques10.1 GeneralThere are three basic ways to suppress noise. The first is the addition of resistance in circuits su

Noise Reduction Techniques 2310.2.3 Ignition Coil InterferenceThis type of interference is characterized by a popping sound which is most noticeable w

24 Noise Reduction Techniques10.3 AlternatorThis type of interference is characterized by a high-pitched whine which varies with engine speed. A 0.5 µ

Noise Reduction Techniques 2510.4 Voltage Regulator NoiseThis type of interference is characterized by erratic popping noises which change only slight

26 Noise Reduction Techniques3. Ignition Switch4. Lamp bulbs (headlamps, tail lamps, dome lamps, etc.)5. Accessory wiring (electrical fuel pump, elect

Radius CM200™/CM300™& PM400™Commercial SeriesTwo-Way Radio Installation GuideMOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, and Radius are registered in the US Pa

ii5.1.2 Inserting the Radio into the Mounting Frame (Figure 5.1)... 105.1.3 Removing the Radio from the Mounting Frame ...

Safety-iiiINSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) ENERGY EXPOSURE SAFETY STANDARDSATTENTION!This radio is intended for use

ivInformation for Vehicles with Electronic Anti-Lock/Anti-Skid BrakesThe following installation suggestions and test procedures are recommended for ve

Information for Vehicles with Electronic Anti-Lock/Anti-Skid Brakes v8. Repeat Step 7, except do so while speaking into the microphone.9. Release the

vi Information for Vehicles with Electronic Anti-Lock/Anti-Skid

1Chapter 1Introduction1.1 General InformationThere are two methods of installing your mobile radio:1. The standard radio package contains a direct mou