EFJohnson 001-9800-001 User Manual

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4-1
February 2001
Part No. 001-9800-001
SERVICING
4.1 GENERAL
CAUTION
LTR-Net models may automatically transmit during 
normal operation and at power off to send registration 
and de-registration messages. Therefore, when a 
signal generator is connected to these models, be sure 
to use an isolation pad. 
4.1.1 PERIODIC CHECKS
This transceiver should be placed on a periodic 
maintenance schedule to ensure that it continues to 
operate properly. Important checks are receiver sensi-
tivity and transmitter frequency, deviation, and power 
output.
4.1.2 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND 
COMPONENT LAYOUTS
Schematic diagrams and component layouts for 
the various PC boards used in this transceiver are 
located in the back of this manual. Included are RF 
and audio/logic board and interconnect schematics. 
The component layouts permit easy location of 
components and measurement points. For the RF and 
audio/logic boards, a component locator guide and 
grid around the boards are provided to aid in locating 
components. All boards in this transceiver have 
components mounted on one side only. Therefore, 
most servicing can be done without removing the 
board from the chassis.
4.1.3 REPLACEMENT PARTS
A replacement parts list for this transceiver is 
located in Section 5. The main listing includes the RF 
board and chassis parts and another listing includes 
the audio/logic board parts. Parts are listed alphanu-
merically according to designator. For information on 
ordering parts, refer to Section 1.9. An exploded view 
of the transceiver is also included at the end of Section 
to show the various mechanical parts.
4.1.4 CONFIGURING TRANSCEIVER FOR 
TESTING
Multi-Net versions of this transceiver have a test 
mode which can be selected to perform testing. This 
mode is described in Section 3.13 of the manual listed 
in Section 1.1.1, and it permits the transceiver to be 
operated manually. To select the test mode, turn power 
on with the top two options switches pressed (to right 
of display). 
LTR-Net and SMARTNET/SmartZone trans-
ceivers do not have a separate test mode that can be 
selected to perform testing. With these transceivers, 
temporary conventional channels should be 
programmed to control the transceiver manually.
If adjustments must be made to the various audio 
and data levels, a computer and special tune software 
are required. The software and procedure is different 
with each operating protocol. Refer to the separate 
manual listed in Section 1.1.1 for transceiver align-
ment instructions. 
4.2 SURFACE MOUNTED DEVICES (SMDs)
4.2.1 SERVICING TECHNIQUES
Most of the components used in this transceiver 
are the surface mounted type. Since these components 
and the circuit traces on which they are mounted are 
very small in size, special care must be used when 
they are replaced. Multi-leaded components such as 
integrated circuits must usually be removed using a 
heat gun or some other type of heat source that heats 
the entire device. Take care so that nearby compo-
nents are not damaged. Surface mounted components 
should not be reused since they may be damaged by 
the unsoldering process. 
4.2.2 IDENTIFYING SMD RESISTORS
The value of resistors is indicated by a number 
printed on the resistor. A three-digit number is used to 
identify ±5% and ±10% resistors, and a four-digit 
number is used to identify ±1% resistors. Refer to the 
following information.
SECTION 4   SERVICING