Simplex Repeater Controller (190-0345) Power Faxback Doc. # 50492 Power Sources You can power the repeater using any of these power sources: Four AAA batteries (not supplied). Standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter). Vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter). Installing Batteries You can use four AAA batteries to power the repeater. For the longest battery life, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Cat. No. 23-555. CAUTIONS: Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable) or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. Follow these steps to install the batteries. 1. Press down on the tab and lift off the battery compartment cover. 2. Put four fresh AAA batteries in the compartment, matching the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside. 3. Replace the cover. When the repeater stops operating properly, replace the batteries. CAUTIONS: Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Using AC Power To power the repeater with AC power, you need an AC adapter such as Cat. No. 273-1662. CAUTIONS: You must use an AC adapter that supplies at least 12 volts and delivers at least 100 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the repeater's 12VDC 100 mA jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the repeater or the adapter. Always plug the adapter into the repeater before you plug it into an AC outlet, and unplug the adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the repeater. 1. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 12 volts. 2. Attach the adapter's 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter adaptaplug to the adapter, with TIP set to (+). 3. Insert the adaptaplug into the repeater's 12VDC 100mA jack. 4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. Using Vehicle Battery Power To power the repeater from your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket, you need a DC adapter such as RadioShack Cat. No. 270-1562. CAUTION: You must use a DC adapter that supplies 12 volts and delivers at least 100 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the repeater's 12VDC 100mA jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the repeater or the adapter. Always plug the adapter into the repeater before you plug it into the cigarette-lighter socket, and unplug the adapter from the socket before you unplug it from the repeater. 1. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 12 volts. 2. Attach the adapter's 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter adaptaplug to the adapter, with TIP set to (+). 3. Insert the adaptaplug into the repeater's 12VDC 100mA jack. 4. Plug the adapter into the vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket. (EB 11/03/98)