Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; CONTROL UNIT MOUNTING (REMOTE APPLICATIONS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION............................................................................ 3UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT ............................. 3PLANNING THE INSTALLATION ................................................ 6EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ..................................
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; IMPORTANT NOTICE; UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT
3 INTRODUCTION This manual contains installation instructions for the Orion MobileRadio Unit and associated accessories. These instructions cover themounting and cabling of the radio; interconnection and wiring diagramsare provided for reference. Before installation the radio should beprogrammed usi...
Page 6 - Table 1 - Orion Mobile Radio Optional Accessories; Option; PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
6 Table 1 - Orion Mobile Radio Optional Accessories Option Description Part Number D2AN1M 900 MHz, 1/4 Wave Whip Antenna 19B801182P3 D2AN1L 800 MHz 1/4 Wave Whip Antenna 19B209568P5 D2AN1R VHF/UHF, 1/4 Wave Whip Antenna 19B209568P6 D2CE1V Power Cable, 7.5 M 19B802622P1 D2CE1W Accessory Cable, Front ...
Page 7 - WARNING
7 Figure 4 - Typical Installation (Remote Mount Shown) It is suggested that the radio be installed by one of the many authorizedGeneral Electric Service Stations located throughout the United States.These experienced service stations can provide a proper radioinstallation and make any final adjustme...
Page 8 - EQUIPMENT REQUIRED; Crimping Tool for fuse holder; CAUTION
8 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED The equipment required for installing the Orion Mobile Radio is listedbelow: • Crimping Tool for fuse holder • Electric drill for drilling mounting holes • Drills and circle cutters as follows: No. 31 (1/8-inch) drill No. 27 (9/64-inch) drill 5/8-inch drill or circle cutter 3/4-...
Page 9 - RUNNING CABLES
9 INSTALLATION IN VEHICLES POWERED BY LIQUEFIED (LP) GAS Radio installation in vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gaswith the LP gas container in the trunk or other sealed-off spacewithin the interior of the vehicle must conform to the National FireProtection Association Standard NFPA 58 which ...
Page 13 - NOTE; Accessory Cable
13 wire ends into the small openings at the end of each fuse holdersection and crimp a fuse connector to each wire. Prepare the otherend of the short wire in the same manner as in Step 2 and connectto the positive (+) terminal of the battery. NOTE Do not install fuse into fuse holder until installat...
Page 14 - Figure 14 - USA Front Mount Standard Accessory Cable
14 Figure 14 - USA Front Mount Standard Accessory Cable 19B802554P1 (19B802554, Sh.1, Rev. 19)
Page 15 - Figure 15 - EURO Front Mount Standard Accessory Cable
15 Figure 15 - EURO Front Mount Standard Accessory Cable 19B802554P11 (19B802554, Sh.9, Rev. 19)
Page 16 - Figure 16 - USA Front Mount Extended Option Accessory Cable
16 Figure 16 - USA Front Mount Extended Option Accessory Cable 19B802554P2 (19B802554, Sh.2, Rev. 19)
Page 17 - Figure 17 - EURO Front Mount Extended Option Accessory Cable
17 Figure 17 - EURO Front Mount Extended Option Accessory Cable 19B802554P12 (19B802554, Sh.10, Rev. 19)
Page 18 - Remote Mount
18 Remote Mount The Basic Accessory Cable, at one end, consists of the basic accessoriesconnector (P3) and the speaker connector (P2). At the other end is theplug P1. P1 will connect to the Option Connector (OPT) which ismounted on the back of the Radio Interface Adapter (RIA). TheExtended Option Ac...
Page 19 - Figure 19 - Remote Mount Extended Option Accessory Cable
19 Figure 19 - Remote Mount Extended Option Accessory Cable 19B802554P7 (19B802554, Sh.6, Rev. 19)
Page 20 - Crimp the leads in the fuse holder halves with a crimping tool.
20 Ignition Sense (All Applications) NOTE • The radio as shipped from the factory has the "ignition sense"feature disabled. As such the radio will be powered ON or OFF asdetermined by the front panel ON/OFF/VOLUME control only(assuming A+ and A- are connected). If it is desired to enable the...
Page 23 - Figure 21 - USA Remote Extended Option Control Cable
23 Figure 21 - USA Remote Extended Option Control Cable 19B802554P4 (19B802554, Sh.4, Rev. 19)
Page 24 - Figure 22 - USA Extended Options Remote Control Cable
24 Figure 22 - USA Extended Options Remote Control Cable 19B802554P13 (19B802554, Sh.11, Rev. 19)
Page 25 - Figure 23 - EURO Extended Options Remote Control Cable
25 Figure 23 - EURO Extended Options Remote Control Cable 19B802554P14 (19B802554, Sh.12, Rev. 19)
Page 26 - Figure 24 - Control Unit Mounting Bracket Installation; SPEAKER D2LS1F; Top Mount
26 Figure 24 - Control Unit Mounting Bracket Installation SPEAKER D2LS1F The speaker kit includes the speaker, mounting bracket and connectingcable. Mount the speaker so it is directed to the operator but does notpresent a hazard in the event of an accident. The speaker may bemounted on the lower ed...
Page 27 - Figure 25 - Speaker Mounting; RADIO MOUNTING AND FINAL HOOK-UP; Front Mount
27 Figure 25 - Speaker Mounting RADIO MOUNTING AND FINAL HOOK-UP Front Mount Typically the bracket shown in Figure 26 is used for Front Mountapplications. The bracket can be mounted so that it is either above orbelow the radio for the user's convenience. The bracket pictured inFigure 24 can also be ...
Page 28 - Figure 26 - Mounting Bracket Installation
28 Figure 26 - Mounting Bracket Installation 6. Connect front mount accessory cable connector P2 to speaker cableconnector. 7. Connect power cable to power connector on rear of radio unit andsecure with the two captive screws to the radio unit. 8. Connect microphone connector to connector on front p...
Page 29 - Remote Mount Installation
29 Remote Mount Installation The bracket shown in Figure 27 is used for Remote Mounting (USAOnly). In some applications the bracket shown in Figure 26 can also beused for Remote Mounting. The following instructions are for a RemoteMount installation using the bracket shown in Figure 27. 1. Using the...
Page 31 - Cassette Assembly Mounting; Next install the Handle Assembly:
31 Cassette Assembly Mounting 1. Insert the cassette assembly in the mounting location. Secure thecables with the sheet metal screws and retaining straps provided. 2. Secure the back of the cassette assembly using the mounting stud(located at the back of the cassette assembly), No. 6 flat washer, No...
Page 32 - Figure 29 - Cassette Assembly Schematic Diagram
32 Figure 29 - Cassette Assembly Schematic Diagram (19C852366, Sh.2, Rev.1)
Page 34 - Figure 30 - Handle Assembly In LOCKED Position; DUAL CONTROL UNITS; the radio with the following files:
34 10. Recheck all connections and cables. Insert fuse into transmit fuse assembly. Figure 30 - Handle Assembly In LOCKED Position DUAL CONTROL UNITS The Dual Control feature can be configured for either front mount or forremote mount Radio Units. Each configuration provides for a MainControl Unit a...
Page 39 - Check dual control operation, using operator’s manual as a test; Figure 33 - ORION Dual Control Unit Front Mount/Remote Mount
39 connector to Pin 30 of the relay. Connect the connector to theAccessory Cable P2 (Refer to Figure 33). 11. For each relay: Connect a #18 AWG black wire between the relay, Pin 85 and Accessory Cable P3-1 (labeled “OUT2” on theschematic diagrams in the service manual). Use a 1/4” tabreceptacle on t...
Page 41 - For Each Relay: Connect one end of a #18 AWG red wire to the; Figure 34 - ORION Dual Control Unit Remote Mount/Remote
41 13. For Each Relay: Connect a #18 AWG black wire between the relay, Pin 85 and accessory cable P3-1 (labeled “OUT2” on schematicdiagrams in the service manual). Use a 1/4” tab receptacle on therelay side and a mating Molex connector and pins on the accessorycable side. Connect the mating Molex co...
Page 43 - DUAL RADIO UNITS; The following Dual Radio Unit configurations are not allowed:
43 DUAL RADIO UNITS The Dual Radio feature can be configured either for two remote mount radiounits or one front mount unit and one remote mount unit. In remote mountconfigurations the Control Unit is typically located in the vehicle cab, withthe Radio Units located side-by-side in vehicle trunk. In...