Tait TM8100 User Manual

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Radio installation 29EnglishAntenna termination1. Run the free end of the coaxial cable to the radio’smounting position and cut it to length, allowing 20 -30cm (8 - 12 inches) excess.2. Terminate the free end of the cable with the BNCplug supplied.Power cableImportant: This radio is designed to operate from anominal 12V negative ground supply and may draw upto 8A of current. The radio will tolerate a supply voltagerange of 10.8V to 16.0V at the radio.In vehicles with a supply voltage greater than 16.0V, such asmany trucks, it is essential to provide a suitably rated DC to DCconverter. This will isolate the radio from excessive battery volt-age and provide the correct DC operating conditions.Installing the power cableImportant: Disconnecting the vehicle’s battery maycause problems with some electronic equipment, suchas vehicle alarms, engine management systems and in-carentertainment systems. Check that the vehicle owner has thenecessary information to make all electronic equipment func-tion correctly after battery reconnection.1. Disconnect the vehicle’s battery, unless specificallyprohibited from doing so by the customer, vehicle manu-facturer, agent or supplier.If the battery is not disconnected, exercise extremecaution throughout the installation and install the fusesonly when the installation is ready to be checked (see“Installation checks” on page 32).2. Determine where the power cable will be routed.Important: The power cable should be protectedfrom engine heat, sharp edges and from beingpinched or crushed.