Harris Corporation RF Communications Division XG-100LPA Manuale Utente
14221-1200-4010, Rev. B
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3. INTRODUCTION
This manual contains product safety and installation-related procedures for the XG-100M Unity mobile
with its companion XG-100LPA VHF Low Band Power Amplifier. Installation procedures cover the
mounting and cabling of the equipment, as well as the basic testing of the mobile radio and control head.
An interconnection wiring diagram is included at the rear of this manual. Important product safety-related
information is presented in Section 1.
3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The XG-100LPA VHF Low Band Power Amplifier extends the versatility and interoperability of the
Unity XG-100M mobile by adding efficient transmission capability at 33 to 48 MHz. With 100 Watts of
power, user safety is ensured by broadening the coverage area of the mobile radio. Expanded
interoperability allows responders to communicate with multiple jurisdictions and agencies operating on
multiple frequencies and systems. The rugged mechanical package provides reliable performance in harsh
environments. The PA includes the following features:
Expands the versatility of the Unity XG-100M into VHF low band
Additional hardware module for low band transmit operation
User-selectable transmit power of 100 or 30 Watts
Durable construction meets the same MIL-STD-810G specifications as the Unity XG-100M
mobile
Designed to have the same dimensions as the chassis of the Unity XG-100M mobile
Stacks on the mobile to reduce the footprint required in constrained vehicular spaces
Provides three connections: power, radio, and antenna
The XG-100M/XG-100LPA combination for VHF Low Band operation requires XGP
Release R4A (or later) firmware.
3.2 EQUIPMENT MOUNTING
The XG-100M Unity mobile with its companion XG-100LPA VHF Low Band Power Amplifier is
designed for remote mounting in a motor vehicle’s trunk, or some other preferably unoccupied section in
a vehicle, such as a fire truck’s equipment shelf. Detailed radio equipment mounting procedures are
presented in Section 7 of this manual. Detailed control head mounting procedures are presented in Section
10 of this manual.
3.3 CONTROL HEADS
3.3.1 General Information
XG-100M Unity mobile with its companion XG-100LPA Low Band Power Amplifier is compatible with
either the CH-721 System model control head or the CH-100 touch screen control head. This equipment
provides the interface for the radio’s operator/user.
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