MaxTrac 100 /MaxTrac 300TM Mobile Radios
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1. TORX Screwdriver T25 3 8 Diameter Drill Bit e 5 16 Diameter Drill Bit 5 32 Diameter Drill Bit Antenna Mounting The best mounting location for the antenna is in the center of a large flat conductive surface In almost all vehicles these requirements are best satisfied by mounting the antenna at the center of the roof Some vehicles have a large trunk lid that provides a good antenna location If the trunk lid is used connect grounding straps between the trunk lid and vehicle chassis to insure the trunk lid is at chassis ground See the instruction manual supplied with the antenna for complete installation information Installation Planning and Procedures cont Installation Planning Mobile Radios Installation Planning Base Control Stations Recommended Tools for Installation Antenna Mounting Radio Mounting Non Locking Trunnion High Power Sleeve The standard non locking trunnion or sleeve used on low band 35 watt 800MHz or 30 watt 900M Hz models allows the radio to be mounted to a variety of mounting surfaces Be sure the mounting surface is able to adequately support the weight of the radio Allow sufficient space around the radio for free air flow for cooling Be sure the unit is close enough to the vehicle operator to permit easy access to operating controls Although the trunnion can be mounted to a plastic dashboard it is recommended that the mounting screws be located so they penetrate the supporting m2. Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted computer programs including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted computer program Accordingly any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola equipment described in this manual may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express permission of Motorola Furthermore the purchase of Motorola equipment shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication estoppel or otherwise any license under the copyrights patents or patent applications of Motorola except for the normal nonexclusive royalty free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sales of a product Computer Software Copyrights 34 e wed Sunrise Boulevard Fort Lauderdale Florida 33322 68 80901204
3. call is sent It is recommended that priority scan is selected and the signalling channel be designated a priority channel to improve the likelihood that the selective call will be received Receiving a Voice Selective Call When a voice selective call is received a one time two beep alert tone will sound the busy and monitor LEDs will flash On a MaxTrac 300 radio the display will also show SC or calling ID The radio will unmute and a voice message will follow After the transmission is completed the radio returns to normal operation s Tx Bsy Mon Monitor Mon Exit Select 100 MaxTrac 300 6 Channel 100 300 Operation cont Signalling Operation 9 10 Receiving a Call Alert When a Call Alert is received the monitor Mon LED will flash and a series of four alert tones will sound On a MaxTrac 300 radio the display will also show CA or calling ID If it is a Call Alert voice message a voice message will follow To return to the squelch operating mode press the monitor button A Call Alert leaves a message for the mobile operator The Mon LED wvill continue to flash the CA or calling ID will remain on the display and the alert tones will repeat every 10 seconds until the push to talk PTT or any other button is pressed The radio will then return to normal operation on 900M Hz models the radio returns to the external alarm armed mode if enabled T B
4. different emergency IDs can be queued However the first ID to be received will be displayed until it is cleared Then the next ID in the queue will be displayed until each has been displayed and cleared Clearing an Emergency Alarm To prevent accidentally losing an incoming emergency the clearing of an emergency alarm has been designed as a two step process First the alert tone must be cleared by any button press on the radio The second step requires the use of an external push button or footswitch Only a press of the external switch will clear the emergency display 100 300 Operation cont Signalling Operation cont 13 14 Channel Scan Feature MaxTrac 300 16 32 Channel Radios Only Description If your radio is the MaxTrac 300 16 channel or 32 channel model it includes Channel Scan monitoring The radio may come with pre programmed scan lists dedicated to every active channel channel slaved The user selects a particular channel and turns on scan choosing either scan or priority scan The radio user can also program one unique user programmable scan list from the front panel of the radio which is retained in memory until changed or deleted by the user To access this list choose either user scan or priority user scan Both types of scan operate in either non priority or priority modes Non priority scan means that every channel on the scan list is monitored equally Ho
5. seconds three chirps Standard Transmit Operation Transmitting Do not transmit if anyone else is using the channel The busy LED Bsy on 100 radio or Tx Bsy on MaxtTrac 300 radio will flash if there is another carrier on the channel If the channel is clear press the PTT push to talk button on the side of the microphone the MaxTrac 100 radio the channel indicator LED F1 or F2 will turn red to indicate that you are on the air On the MaxTrac 300 radio the transmit LED Tx Bsy will light steadily to indicate that you are on the air Hold the microphone about 2 inches from your mouth and speak at a normal voice level DO NOT SHOUT It will not make your transmission clearer Time Out Timer Feature All models have a time out timer TOT that will terminate your transmission if you hold the PTT button down for 30 seconds default setting To warn the user an alert tone will sound from the speaker for about 4 seconds before the transmission is terminated The time out timer can be disabled or changed in duration up to 255 seconds via radio service software RSS 100 300 Operation cont Standard Receive Operation cont Standard Transmit Operation Signalling Operation Note Signalling and Channel Scan are compatible However during scan operation a selective call on a particular channel could be missed since the radio may not be checking that channel when the selective
6. the red lead of the power cable kit directly to the battery may result in severe alternator whine interference and cause the radio to revert to mode one each time the power is turned off Begin Installation cont 27 DC Power Cable Installation cont 28 1 2 Non Locking Trunnion Installation Select the location to mount your radio either on the TRANSMISSION HUMP OR BELOW THE DASH see Figure 4 Using the trunnion mounting bracket as a template mark the positions of the holes on the mounting surface Use the innermost four holes for a curved mounting surface such as the transmission hump and the four outmost holes for a flat surface such as under the dash Centerpunch the spots you have marked and drill a 5 32 hole at each Secure the trunnion mounting bracket to the surface with the four 10 16x3 4 screws provided Place the radio in the trunnion mounting bracket and secure it with the two thumb screws provided To complete your radio installation plug the power cable into the radio power connector See Figure 3 Mount the antenna using the instructions provided with the antenna kit Run the coaxial cable to the radio mounting location If necessary cut off the excess cable and install the cable connector ANTENNA CONNECTOR edd BATTERY POWER ACCESSORY VIAFUSE VEHICLE CONNECTOR CONNECTOR RED CHASSIS GROUND BLACK Figure 3 Connections
7. MaxTrac 100 MaxtTrac 300 Mobile Radios MOTOROLA MaxTrac 100 MaxTrac 300 Mobile Radios Contents INTRODUCTION EE 3 MaxIrac 100 and MaxTrac 300 3 MaxTrac 300 32 Channel Features EEN 3 MaxTrac 300 900MHz Features AANEREN 4 Signalling TyDBS EE 5 MaxTrac 100 300 Operation 6 Wou adio ON epa D E 6 Radio E 6 Standard Receive Operations ua ua ay saa A 7 Setting the Volume Level neigen ere EES ER ie 7 Selecting a e a eg 7 Monitoring a e Eeler 7 Unsquelching tne Radios uu a eg 7 Low Band Extender Feature ANNE ENNEN 8 Standard TranSMit Oper abo EE 8 TANS MGTIO GE 8 TINEO Tiara CALNE ee EE e EE 8 Signalling Oper avon kaya ueris 9 Receiving a Voice Selective Cal ANN ENEE 9 Recelurig a Call u ua ua apasha ayasa waqasa ae 10 Receiving an External Alarm Horn or Lights 10 Sending an Identification Number AAA ENN 11 Sending an Emergency Alert rrengan eene sa rx perna 11 Display of Incoming Identification Numbers 11 Activating the Call List for Sending Selective Messages 12 Selecting Call List Letters ID Numbers 12 S
8. appear when the channel is Se deleted Use the Up Down and Select buttons to add or delete desired channels in the user list To select priorities for the user list go to the desired channel and hold the Select button down for 2 seconds The priority Pri LED will flash to indicate that the displayed channel is designated as the priority one channel Repeat the process to select a priority two channel if desired which will be indicated by a steady light on the priority Pri LED It s important to note that the priority one channel is programmed first followed by the priority two channel To set different priorities deleting either one will delete both priority channels at the same time Then reset priority channels as described above Channel Scan Feature cont Pre Programmed Scan User Programmable Scan Talk Back Scan In addition to changing pre programmed channel slaved scan lists and the second priority channel the radio service software RSS also provides the capability for talk back scan If this feature is enabled the radio will remain on the active channel when the microphone is taken off hook instead of returning to the selected home channel This allows the user to respond or talk back to a transmission received on a scanned channel Nuisance Channel Delete Feature Each of the MaxTrac 300 16 channel and 32 channel radio scan types have the nuisance channel delete feature If a channe
9. ard on all models except as noted in the next two sections e Synthesized W ide Band Operation e Multiple Coded Squelch Private Line and Digital Private Line Capability Field Programming Capability e MiIL Standard 810C D Performance optional extra stability mounting required on some models Maxlrac High Performance Compact Microphone with Hardware e Non Locking Trunnion or Sleeve M ounting Bracket with Hardware 10 Foot Power Cable e 12Vdc Negative Ground e 3AWNatt Internal Speaker e Rotary Volume Control Time Out Timer On Hook Monitor Capability Mini UHF Antenna Connector MaxTrac 300 32 Channel Features The MaxTrac 300 32 channel radios operate identically to the 16 channel MaxTrac with Channel Scan The 32 channel standard model comes equipped for selective signalling and includes the expanded accessory connector The radio operation for selective signalling and expanded accessory connector is identical to correspondingly equipped existing 6 channel and 16 channel MaxTrac 300 models Introduction MaxTrac 100 and 300 Features MaxTrac 300 32 Channel Features 3 4 MaxTrac 300 900MHz Features The MaxTrac 300 900MHz radios have incorporated a few minor changes from the existing non 900M Hz conventional MaxIrac 300 models These changes are described below The front panel of the 900MHz MaxlIrac 300 6 channel model with the selective signalling o
10. ascending and descending order Monitoring a Channel If you wish to monitor a channel press the monitor button Monitor on MaxTrac 100 radio or Mon on MaxtTrac 300 radio to disable coded squelch You may also enable the monitor function by taking the microphone off the hook When in the monitor mode the monitor Mon LED will light steadily Unsquelching the Radio To unsquelch the radio press the monitor button Monitor on MaxTrac 100 radio or Mon on 300 radio for 2 seconds for low band radio release after two chirps This unmutes the speaker and the busy LED on MaxtTrac 100 radio or Tx Bsy on MaxtTrac 300 radio will flash If necessary reset the volume to a comfortable listening level To leave the unsquelched mode press the monitor button This will return the radio to the squelch operating mode MaxTrac 100 300 Operation cont Standard Receive Operation 7 8 Low Band Extender Feature Low band radios include an extender circuit whose function is to blank out interfering noise pulses commonly found in the low band frequency range This is also known as a Noise Blanker The extender is always enabled when the radio is turned on It can be disabled with an extended hold four seconds three chirps of the monitor button On a MaxTrac 300 radio the display will indicate the extender is disabled with a dash To enable the extender function again press the monitor button as before four
11. ccc cece 23 Installation Planning Mobile Radios 24 Installation Planning Base Control Stations 24 Recommended Tools for Installation e 24 Antenna Mountings etre oe a u s o ee e o o Y VENE VEL S is jua 24 Radio M OUNUING uu eee e ee i e e va I RR Ce LES e E A ERN da 25 Begin Installation ii e edi eee e et e e e d ex e E eat aces 26 DC Power Cable 26 Non Locking Trunnion Instalation mmm 28 Sleeve M ounting Bracket Installation 30 I zn pp EM 32 Related Publications iere eye e On HR ELCHE ENEE 32 Product Service Information n 33 Parts Informations e CO HR e RR RR EBEN Te ted 33 Computer Software Copvriohts mme 34 MaxtTrac 100 MaxIrac 300 Mobile Radios Contents cont Introduction Welcome to the MaxTrac mobile radio family Your choice of a MaxTrac mobile radio means you have selected the highest of standards in design quality and performance This manual is designed to acquaint you with all the features care and installation of your MaxTrac mobile radio henceforth referred to as radio in order to better serve all your communication needs MaxTrac 100 and MaxTrac 300 Features The following features are stand
12. ds upon a good installation Motorola recommends that adjustments to this equipment be made ONLY bya certified technician FCC Licensing Information 19 20 Safety Information Safety Standard The FCC with its action in General Docket 79 144 March 13 1986 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment Motorola subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products Proper use of this radio will result in exposure below government limits The following precautions are recommended DO NOT operate the transmitter of a MaxTrac radio when someone outside the vehicle is within 2 feet 0 6 meter of the antenna DO NOT operate the transmitter of a fixed radio base station microwave rural telephone RF equipment or marine radio when someone is within 2 feet 0 6 meter of the antenna DO NOT operate the transmitter of any radio unless all RF connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated TURN THE RADIO OFF when near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere All equipment must be properly grounded according to Motorola installation instructions for safe operation All equipment should be serviced only by a qualified technician Refer to the appropriate section of the product service manual for additional pertinent safety information Safety Information Safety Standard Installation Safety War
13. e radio self check 2 Operating Instructions e Review your operation instructions to ensure proper radio use 3 Problem s Not Solved e After following steps 1 and 2 if your radio still exhibits a problem review your service agreement and call the applicable Motorola service representative If you do not have a service agreement on your radio contact your nearest authorized Motorola service shop for guidance toward a prompt and expedient evaluation and or repair Related Publications MaxTrac Two Way FM Radio Detailed Service Information M 68P80102W84 Contact your Motorola representative to order additional manuals Service Product Service Information If any questions arise please call Florida Product Services 1 800 523 4007 or 1 305 475 5269 TELEX 441464 MOTC UI FAX 1 305 475 5984 Parts Information 7 00 am 7 00 pm CST Monday Friday Chicago U S A Domestic U S A 1 800 422 4210 1 800 826 1913 Federal Government TELEX 280127 FAX 1 708 538 8198 FAX 1 301 925 2690 Federal Government Domestic U S A after hours or weekends 1 800 325 4036 or 1 708 576 5111 International 1 708 576 9271 TELEX 403305 MOTO PART SHBU UD FAX 1 708 576 3023 TW X 910 693 0869 No international weekend service is available Related Publications 33 34 Computer Software Copyrights The Motorola equipment described in this manual may include copyrighted
14. ending Signalling Message uuu u u uuu 12 Receiving an 13 EE 13 Receiving an Emergency Alarm ANNE ENNEN 13 Glearing an Emergency AIGrm uu uus u S eame ea 13 Channel Scan Feature MaxIrac 300 16 32 Channel Radios Only 14 Deet agang sde ege ere SAAR dE areas ed BEER SEN 14 EE 15 Pre Prograrnrmed KEE 16 User Programmable EE 16 Talk Back le EE 17 Nuisance Channel Delete Feature AANEREN 17 SEAM EE 17 Motorola MaxTrac MaxTrac 100 MaxTrac 300 MDC 1200 Quik Call Channel Scan and Call Alert are trademarks of Motorola 1995 1992 1989 by Motorola Radio Products Group 8000 W Sunrise Blvd Ft Lauderdale FL 33322 Printed in U S A 1 95 All Rights Reserved MaxTrac 100 MaxIrac 300 Mobile Radios Contents 2 Contents cont Field Programming eee nena 18 FCC Licensing Information 19 Safety Information u u ae a eens ais 20 Safety Standard ede idee vec ed eter reto vil duced CERE qaqa 20 Installation Safety Warnings mI 21 Operational Safety Warnings eee 22 Installation Planning and Procedures ereer sr rres rreren rrrs re 23 Testing and Maintenance 23 Power Protection Chrcuftry
15. equipment shall be isolated by a seal from the space in which the LP gas container and its fittings are located Remote outside fitting connections shall be used The container space shall be vented to the outside CAUTION Unsafe use of converted mobile radio equipment for portable applications Motorola two way radio products that have been designed for mobile operation should not be used as battery operated portable units In such use there is the danger that the user or other persons will be exposed to excessive radio frequency energy levels This warning applies to all two way radio equipment radiating in excess of seven 7 watts RF power Motorola strongly recommends that any product that converts high power equipment for portable operation not be used Safety Information cont Operational Safety Warnings Installation Planning and Procedures Testing and Maintenance Your Maxirac radio is completely adjusted tested and inspected before shipment However FCC regulations state that a station license must be obtained for each radio installation radio or base by the owner of the equipment The station licensee is responsible for ensuring the transmitter power frequency and deviation are within the limits permitted under the station license No technician s license is required for installing and maintaining radio equipment However the frequency and deviation of the transmitter must be checked on installation and at least
16. etal frame of the dashboard Floor Mount A floor mount wedge is available which allows the radio to be tilted at either 45 or 60 degrees The sleeve mounting hardware which is standard with low band 35 watt 800M Hz and 30 watt 900M Hz models mates with this wedge If the wedge is to be used with other models the sleeve must be ordered separately Extra Stability M ounting Tray The optional extra stability mounting tray is used in conjunction with the non locking trunnion If the radio is mounted on a rounded surface you may need to supply and install shim washers not provided between the bracket and the mounting surface Shims are necessary to tilt the radio because the heavy duty bracket blocks the standard trunnion adjustments Follow instructions provided with the option Note The extra stability mounting tray is not necessary for low band 35 watt 800MHz or 30 watt 900MHz models as the sleeve mounting already provides maximum stability Locking Trunnion The optional locking trunnion consists of a two piece trunnion type mounting bracket equipped with a key lock and associated mounting screws and is designed to facilitate easy removal The locking trunnion may be mounted on either metal or plastic surfaces provided the mounting surface adequately supports the weight of the radio Follow instructions provided with the option Before attempting to install the locking trunnion examine the vehicle for suitable mounting locatio
17. gnalling Message Once the desired call letters and ID numbers have been selected pressing the PTT button will send the message The display will revert to the pre programmed transmit channel to send the signalling message and the channel will be briefly displayed while the message is being transmitted MaxTrac 100 300 Operation cont Signalling Operation cont Receiving an Acknowledgement Depending on the signalling format used the sending radio may look for an acknowledgement from the receiving field unit on Call Alert and radio check calls The sending radio will show an A and four alert tones will sound if the field unit received and acknowledged the call It will try to reach the field unit five times and if unsuccessful a A will be displayed and a low tone will sound to indicate no acknowledge Exiting the Call List The Select or Call button can be used to exit the signalling call list Repeated pressing of the Select or Call button takes one through the sequence of call letters to the channel display for normal operations Six channel radios also have an Exit or H L button A single press of the Exit or H L button will take the radio out of signalling and return to the channel display at any time Receiving an Emergency Alarm When an emergency alarm is received by the control unit an alert tone will sound The display will alternate EE and the ID number of the radio sending the emergency Five
18. ion circuitry is performing normally Typical mismatches in the load impedance greater than 1 2 1 VSWR voltage standing wave ratio may result in a 10 2096 variation in the actual measured power output Within these limits the radio operates normally and you should not attempt to service it Installation Planning and Procedures Testing and M aintenance Power Protection Circuitry 23 24 Installation Planning Mobile Radios Planning is the key to fast easy radio installation Before a hole is drilled or a wire is run inspect the vehicle and determine how and where you intend to mount the antenna radio and accessories Plan wire and cable runs to provide maximum protection from pinching crushing and overheating Installation Planning Base Control Stations The base control station option provides the radio with a desk microphone and power supply for use at a fixed location All operations are the same as the radio except for the desk microphone Choose a location for your base control station as close as possible to where the antenna cable enters the building Be sure 117Vac 60Hz power is available Make sure sufficient air can flow around the radio to permit adequate cooling Recommended Tools for Installation The following tools are recommended for proper installation of your new radio Portable Drill Hammer Center Punch 5 16 HexNut Driver 1 4 Hex Nut Driver Phillips 2 Screwdriver
19. ised not to damage any existing vehicle wires 3 From inside the vehicle feed the red and black leads without lugs attached through the access hole and into the engine compartment See Figure 1 TO RADIO C FIREWALL Figure 1 DC Power Cable Routing into Engine Compartment Begin Installation DC Power Cable Installation 4 Locate the nearest available vehicle chassis ground mounting point and shorten the black led to remove excess cable length 5 Install ring lugs Supplied onto the stripped end of the power cable black lead Also install a ring lug onto the stripped end of the red lead on the fuse holder as shown in Figure 2 6 Locate the fuse holder as close to the battery as possible and away from any hot engine component Mount the fuse holder using the provided mounting hole and dress wires as necessary Connect the fuse holder red adapter lead plug to the mating receptacle on the red lead of the power cable as shown in Figure 2 ADAPTER MOLDED IN LINE FUSE HOLDER RED LEAD y MTG HOLE 2 neues BLACK LEAD ENGINE COMPARTMENT eu TO BATTERY TO VEHICLE CHASSIS GROUND RED LEAD Figure 2 DC Power Cable Assembly 7 Connect the power cable black lead directly to the vehicle chassis ground 8 Connect the power cable red lead from the fuse holder to the positive battery terminal Make sure the adapter cable is connected to the main power cable red lead Note Failure to mount
20. l in a scan sequence is at times in heaw use by another operator causing the radio to be continually monitoring that channel you may wish to temporarily eliminate that channel from the scan list without reprogramming the radio W hen receiving a transmission on that channel simply hold down the Select button for 2 seconds and the nuisance channel will be temporarily deleted until that scan mode is changed or exited Priority channels and the home channel cannot be deleted Scan Rates The radio service software RSS also provides the ability to change the frequency with which a priority channel is checked When the Channel Scan is stopped on a non priority channel it periodically checks the priority channel for activity The rate at which this occurs is the priority sample rate There are two rates available fast is 0 5 seconds and slow is 1 5 seconds Although the fast rate provides more assurance that a message won t be missed it is in effect interrupting the current reception more often Therefore the radio is normally programmed for slow Channel Scan Feature cont Talk Back Scan Nuisance Channel Delete Feature Scan Rates 17 18 Field Programming Capabilities The radio uses non volatile memory to store customer unique information If a frequency squelch code or channel slaved scan list needs to be changed it can be done at a service location with radio service software RSS The time out timer can be disabled
21. lation TORX SCREW E M5X 8X10 NUT HEX LLDM M5X 8 TAPERED STUD SLEEVE MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING SURFACE SE SLEEVE THUMB MOUNTING SCREW BRACKET KR MOUNTING SURFACE Figure 5 Sleeve Mount for Radio Begin Installation cont 31 Sleeve M ounting Bracket Installation cont 32 Service Proper repair and maintenance procedures will assure efficient operation and long life for this product A Motorola maintenance agreement will provide expert service to keep this and all other communication equipment in perfect operating condition A nationwide service organization is provided by Motorola to support maintenance and installation program Motorola makes available the finest service to those desiring reliable continuous communications on a contract basis Motorola Customer Service Division is the largest service organization specializing in mobile communications It includes over 900 authorized or company owned stations In addition our products are serviced throughout the world by a wide network of company or authorized independent distributor service organizations For a contract service agreement please contact your nearest Motorola service representative authorized Motorola dealer or Motorola sales representative If you suspect a radio problem check the following items before requesting service 1 Radio Checks sure the radio is turned on and passes th
22. ls will return to the HL external alarm armed state if this was enabled before the call Non 200MHz models always return to dispatch operation after the Call Alert decode is cleared All other radio operations are identical for corresponding 900MHz and non 900MHz models as described in the operating instructions Introduction MaxTrac 300 900MHz Features Signalling Types There are three signalling packages that are available for conventional MaxTrac radios They are MDC 1200 Quik Call Im decode These signalling packages include features such as Call Alert with external alarm capability DTMF decode must be ordered as an option on all models MDC 1200 and Quik Call Il signalling packages are optional on all models except for 32 channel models The 32 channel models ship standard from the factory with Quik Call Il signalling enabled On signalling equipped models the radio service software RSS can be used to enable and disable different features Contact your Motorola representative or contact your local Motorola service center for additional information Signalling Types 5 6 MaxTrac 100 300 Operation PRIORITY BLANKER DISABLED TRANSMITBUST SEGMENT ON LOWBAND ONLY ON OFF MONITOR VOLUME MICROPHONE KOR CONNECTOR NIR SELECT M MOTOROLA MaxTrac Maxirac 300 16 Channel Model Turning the Radio On To turn the radio on rotate the On Off Volume kn
23. nings Consider the occupants safety when you choose a location for the radio Do not mount the radio overhead or on a sidewall unless you take special precautions If someone were to remove the radio and fail to replace it properly road shock could bump the radio loose and the falling radio could in some circumstances cause Serious injury to the driver or a passenger In a crash even when properly installed the radio could break loose and become a dangerous projectile If you must mount the radio overhead or on a sidewall give it the added protection of a retaining strap CAUTION Installation of antennas with mobile radio equipment with transmitter power in excess of 7 watts Note For low power MaxtTrac radios 7 watts or less there are no antenna type or installation restrictions Non M etallic Body Vehicles In non metallic body vehicles with transmitters at any frequency having a power output in excess of 7 watts do not install any type of antenna closer than 2 feet from any occupant of the vehicle Failure to follow this procedure may result in the exposure of the vehicle occupants to radio frequency energy levels higher than recommended by the FCC Metal Body Vehicles In metal body vehicles with transmitters at any frequency having a power output in excess of 7 watts it is mandatory when using a glass mount antenna that the installation instructions covering the location of the antenna at the top of the front o
24. ns This bracket requires a flat mounting surface 8 x 2 minimum with adequate clearance for inserting the radio The chosen location should be convenient to the vehicle operator and provide access to the power and the antenna connectors Be careful to choose a location that permits the locking trunnion to be removed from the mounting bracket Vehicle operation should never be impaired by the location of the trunnion or radio Note Overhead mounting is not recommended Installation Planning and Procedures cont Radio M ounting 25 26 Begin Installation DC Power Cable Installation This MaxTrac radio must be operated only in negative ground electrical systems Reverse polarity does not damage the radio however radio protection circuits cause the cable fuse to open Check the vehicle ground polarity before you begin installation to prevent wasted time and effort The 10 foot dc power cable shipped with the radio is long enough for installation in most vehicles Begin the power cable installation in the following manner 1 Determine a routing plan for the power cable with reference to where the radio is to be mounted 2 Locate an existing hole with a grommet in the vehicle fire wall or drill a 3 8 access hole at the location for passing the power cable into the engine compartment Install a grommet with 1 4 internal diameter in the access hole to avoid damage to the cable CAUTION A high degree of care should be exerc
25. o send an emergency alert press the external footswitch or pushbutton If programmed for STANDARD EMERGENCY the following will occur operator will hear a single alert tone when the emergency is sent by the radio and the transmit Tx Bsy LED will light e letters EE will appear on the display MaxTrac 300 radio only TXBsy m Five alert tones will sound to indicate the control unit has received and acknowledged the emergency The EE will then disappear from the display el MaxTrac 300 radio only LJ E e Messages will be heard over the radios speaker during the emergency e Monitor and busy LEDs will function normally during the emergency e The only way to cancel the emergency is by pressing the push to talk PTT No other button press will function normally except monitor button If programmed for EMERGENCY REVERT the radio will automatically change revert to an emergency channel to send the call The channel display will show the emergency channel after the EE clears MaxIrac 300 radio only If programmed for SILENT EM ERGENCY there will be no audio or visual indication that the emergency call was sent and the radio will remain muted The operator must press the PTT button to initiate a voice message Display of Incoming Identification Numbers Tx Bsy Mon Whenever an operator in the system presses the PTT key the unit identification number ID will be shown on the di
26. ob clockwise until it clicks A short chirp tone will be heard if the radio passes the radio self check test The last channel used before the radio was turned off will be displayed The radio is now in standby mode and ready to receive or transmit Note The radio should be turned off whenever the engine is off to avoid draining the vehicle battery Radio Self Check Every time the radio is turned on power up it performs a functional self check and if necessary will sound a 5 second warning tone instead of the short chirp tone normally heard at power up This is an indication that the radio is no longer operating at the exact parameters set in the factory or field and should be serviced immediately 100 300 Operation Turning the Radio On Radio Self Check Standard Receive Operation Setting the Volume Level Set the volume by turning the On Off Volume knob clockwise Use voice traffic or unsquelch the radio to set the volume to a comfortable listening level Selecting a Channel e Maxlrac 100 Radio Select the channel by pressing the Mode button The selected channel indicator LED F1 or F2 will light An extended hold of the Mode button will allow you to switch between channels e MaxTrac 300 Radio Select the channel by pressing either the Up A or Down V button The selected channel number will be displayed An extended hold of either button will allow you to scroll through all active channels in
27. once yearly Power Protection Circuitry The radio you are installing has been tested for proper transmitter power output before leaving the factory Each radio is set to the proper output power level while connected to an accurate 50 ohm load impedance Once the power level has been set the internal power control protection circuitry will reduce the power output whenever it senses a load impedance significantly different from 50 ohms This protection circuitry significantly enhances the radio s reliability with minimal performance degradation If you check transmitter output power levels during installation be sure you are using a good 50 ohm load with a minimum of adapters and using short test cables Any load variation from 50 ohms may cause an apparent reduction in output power due to the normal operation of the control protection circuitry These variations in power with other than 50 ohm load impedance will be most pronounced in the 800MHz and 900MHz bands since cables meters connectors etc have larger effects in those bands However the factors are still significant at UHF and VHF and considerable care should be exercised at these frequencies If output power seems to be unusually low greater than can be explained by the normal calibration differences you experience check your test setup If output power goes up as you improve the quality of the load impedance be sure to de key when making any changes in load the control protect
28. or changed to any duration from 1 to 255 seconds The default setting is 30 seconds Scanning radios can also be programmed to enable talk back scan or the priority sample rate can be changed Finally radios ordered with selective signalling and 16 pin expanded accessory connector can be programmed to include a wide variety of features and accessories It is not necessary to open the radio for reprogramming Field Programming Capabilities FCC Licensing Information Important FCC Regulations state that 1 The grantee of a license has the responsibility of assuring that all equipment operated under that license conforms to the specifications of the license The RF power output of a radio transmitter shall be no more than that required for satisfactory technical operation considering the area to be covered and local conditions The frequency stability deviation and power of a radio transmitter must be maintained within specified limits Specifically FCC Part 90 215 states that the licensee of each station shall employ a suitable procedure to determine that the carrier frequency of each transmitter authorized to operate with an output power in excess of two watts is maintained within the tolerance prescribed 90 213 It is recommended therefore that these three parameters frequency stability deviation and power be checked before the station is placed in service if modified Remember The efficiency of the equipment depen
29. ption differs from the corresponding 900 Hz MaxtTrac 300 6 channel model as follows a Call button replaces the Exit button anH L button replaces the Select button The front panel of the 900MHz MaxTrac 300 16 channel model is the same as the corresponding non 900M Hz MaxIrac 300 16 channel model WW AE WW AE Tx Bsy Mon Tx Bsy Mon Pri ex b 4 Mon Scan Select 900MHz Maxirac 300 900MHz Maxirac 300 6 Channel 16 Channel On 900MHz 300 6 channel models with the selective signalling option to send a selective call encode a Call Alert encode or a radio check the Call button is pressed once twice or three times respectively Identical to the way the Select button is used on the other models The H L button is pressed once to enable the external alarm horn lights feature pressing the H L button again or pressing the Call button will turn the external alarm feature off On other models the Select button is used to enable this feature the Select and or Exit button is used to turn it off Other operational differences for the 900M Hz models are as follows For 900MHz models only the emergency encode feature can now be cancelled by any button press or by taking the microphone off hook On other non 900MHz models the microphone PTT must be pressed to clear the emergency After exiting a Call Alert decode state by pressing any button PTT or by taking the microphone off hook 900MHz mode
30. r rear window and the cable routing be followed exactly as described Failure to follow this procedure may result in the exposure of the vehicle occupants to radio frequency energy exposure levels higher than recommended by the FCC For other antenna types follow the existing installation instructions The best location for the antenna is at the center of the vehicle roof A good alternate location is at the center of the trunk lid Important If installations different from these recommendations have already taken place immediately notify your local service representative so that appropriate corrective action can be taken Safety Information cont Installation Safety Warnings 21 22 Operational Safety Warnings WARNING For vehicles equipped with electronic anti skid systems see ANTI SKID BRAKING PRECAUTIONS publication Motorola part number 68P81109E34 For vehicles equipped with electronic ignition systems check the service manual for warnings about the use of two way radio equipment in the vehicle It is mandatory that radio installations in vehicles fueled by liquefied petroleum gas conform to the following standard National Fire Protection Association standard NFPA 58 applies to radio installations in vehicles fueled by liquefied petroleum LP gas with a LP gas container in the trunk or other sealed off space within the interior of the vehicles This standard requires that 1 Any space containing radio
31. rd squelch codes and scan for all activity on each channel in the scan list If you are in the scan mode when the power is turned off the radio will return to the scan mode when powered up again To leave scan press the Scan button To respond to scanned channel activity lift the microphone off hook The radio will suspend scanning and return to the channel displayed before entering scan If you wish to respond to a transmission on another channel you must use the Up A or Down V buttons to reach that channel To resume scanning replace the microphone on hook Note If the talk back scan feature is enabled your radio will remain on the active channel when the microphone is taken off hook instead of returning to the selected home channel This allows you to respond or talk back to a transmission received on a scanned channel In priority scan the green priority Pri LED will flash to indicate activity on priority one and light steady for priority two W hen receiving an active channel the radio will continue to check the priority channels The display will momentarily revert to the scan type and there may be a short gap in the audio SCAN Pri Usr Scan USER SCAN Pri Usr Scan PRIORITY USER SCAN Pri Usr Scan PRIORITY SCAN Pri Usr Scan Channel Scan Feature cont 15 Operation 16 Pre Programmed Scan Each active channel in the radio can have a pre p
32. rogrammed scan list dedicated to it Through the use of radio service software RSS and a computer at a service location any combination of sequential frequencies may be programmed into each active list Priority one is always assigned to the selected channel Priority two can be designated by the servicer or deleted altogether However the radio can only have one designated priority two channel Therefore priority two must be the same channel in each scan list For example if channel three has been programmed as the second priority in a scan list channel three will be the second priority channel in the remaining active scan lists The MaxTrac 300 16 channel and 32 channel radio scans at a rate of approximately 250 milliseconds per channel Therefore scanning more than eight frequencies is not recommended User Programmable Scan A single user scan list one per radio can be programmed from the front panel by the operator and will be retained in memory until changed or deleted This is separate from the scan lists pre programmed to each active channel To create or modify the user scan list hold the Scan button down for 2 seconds until you hear a second chirp tone The channel number will flash Add or delete this channel from the list by pressing the Select button Pri A vertical segment in the upper left corner of the display will Lf Usr light to indicate that the flashing channel has been added to the user scan list It will dis
33. s on the mounting surface Centerpunch the spots you have marked and drill a 5 32 hole at each Secure the sleeve mounting bracket to the surface with the four 10 16 x 3 4 screws provided If there is sufficient room in the rear of the bracket to install the M5 x 0 8 x 10mm screw proceed with step 7 Install the tapered stud and nut in the rear hole of the sleeve mounting bracket as shown in Figure 5 Insert the radio into the sleeve mounting bracket guiding the tapered pin into the hole in the rear of the heat sink Secure it with the two thumb screws provided If you have skipped step 6 above install the M5 x 0 8 x 10mm TORX screw in the rear of the bracket to secure the radio To complete your radio installation plug the power cable into the radio power connector Mount the antenna using the instructions provided with the antenna kit Run the coaxial cable to the radio mounting location If necessary cut off the excess cable and install the cable connector Connect the antenna cable connector to the radio antenna connector on the rear of the radio Mount the microphone clip Follow instructions provided with the microphone clip Plug the microphone into the front panel connector Your microphone has a telephonetype connector at the end of its cord Connect and disconnect your radio microphone in the same manner you connect and disconnect a telephone handset Begin Installation cont Sleeve Mounting Bracket Instal
34. splay for 10 seconds or af less if another incoming ID is received Maxirac 300 100 300 Operation cont Signalling Operation cont 11 12 Activating the Call List for Sending Selective Messages Pressing the Select button Call button on 900MHz 6 channel model will activate the call list The most recently used ID number and the call letters will alternately be displayed The following call letters may be displayed SC Voice Selective Call Call a particular unit or group with a voice message Call Alert Select a unit or group and leave a call back indicator CH Radio Check Check to see if a unit is turned on and within range Note The first time the call list is activated after power up the first ID on the call list will be displayed Tx Bsy Mon WW NL Tx Bsy Mon Maxirac 300 900MHz Maxirac 300 6 Channel Selecting Cal List Letters and ID Numbers Each press of the Select button Call button on 900M Hz 6 channel model causes the display to move down the list of call letters which have been programmed in the radio Pressing the Up A or Down Y buttons will scroll through the ID numbers All call list ID numbers will be displayed with each set of call letters However some IDs may not be compatible with certain call types For example a group ID cannot be radio checked In such cases pressing the PTT button will result in an invalid operation Sending a Si
35. sy Mon m Monitor ES e Ge MaxTrac 100 MaxtTrac 300 16 32 Channel Receiving an External Alarm Horn or Lights The external alarm horn or lights feature requires an alarm relay cable To enable this feature press the Select button on a MaxTrac 300 radio H L button on 900M Hz 6 channel radio or turn the external switch on the alarm relay cable to the ON position on a MaxTrac 100 radio On a MaxTrac 300 radio the display will show HL To disable this feature press the Select Call Exit or H L button W hen the external alarm feature is enabled an incoming Call Alert will activate the alarm There will be a slight delay before the horn or lights turn on During this delay the monitor Mon LED will flash and an alert tone will sound An operator in or near the vehicle who sees or hears the Call Alert indication will have the opportunity to deactivate the alarm before it goes off This is done by pressing any button or taking the microphone off hook L Scan Select MaxTrac 100 MaxtTrac 300 16 32 Channel MaxTrac 100 300 Operation cont Signalling Operation cont Sending an Identification Number Every time the PTT key is pressed the radio automatically transmits a unit identification ID number While holding the PTT key a tone may be heard while the unit ID number is being sent out Do not begin talking until the tone is over Sending an Emergency Alert T
36. to Rear Radio Panel Connect the antenna cable connector to the radio antenna connector on the rear of the radio see Figure 3 Mount the microphone clip Follow instructions provided with the microphone clip Begin Installation cont Non Locking Trunnion Installation 10 Plug the microphone into the front panel connector Your microphone has a telephone type connector at the end of its cord Connect and disconnect your radio microphone in the same manner you connect and disconnect your telephone handset TRANSMISSION HUMP MOUNTING MOUNTING SURFACE TRUNNION MOUNTING BRACKET BELOW DASH MOUNTING TAB NOTE Note Consult yo Consult your Motorola Represent Representative for Overhead MOUNTING SURFACE Mounting FMounting Precautions Figure 4 Trunnion Mount for Radio Begin Installation cont 29 Non Locking Trunnion Installation cont 30 Sleeve M ounting Bracket Installation Your low band 35 watt 800MHz and 30 watt 900MHz radios utilize a specially designed three point sleeve mounting bracket for on or below dash mounting To mount your radio on the floor an optional accessory the mounting wedge is available Motorola kit number HLN9450 Dash mount your radio as follows Select the location to mount your radio either ON THE DASH or BELOW THE DASH see Figure 5 Using the sleeve mounting bracket as a template mark the positions of the hole
37. wever with priority scan certain channels have priority over others and are checked more frequently If you are scanning with priority the radio will continually check for activity on your priority channels even when you are listening to a message on another channel and there may be short gaps in the audio The radio will continue to check priority one even while receiving a call on priority two With pre programmed scan the channel you have selected is always the priority one channel The priority two channel is pre programmed and is the same for every scan list With user programmable scan the priority channels are designated by the operator Channel Scan Feature Description Operation To turn scan on or off press the Scan button The radio will only scan when on hook The channel display will blank and a green horizontal segment s will light to indicate which type of scan is functional For your convenience the display will indicate the most recently selected scan status Use the Select button to advance through the scan types Note The first and last displays apply to the pre programmed channel slaved scan lists and will be the only ones operational until the operator programs a user scan list into the radio When an active channel with the correct signalling code is detected the channel number will be displayed and you will hear the call If you have pressed the monitor Mon button the scan will disrega
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