Motorola RMV2080, RMU2080 User Manual

4.3 (3)
RMU2080 & RMV2080 Non-Display models
User Guide
Two-Way Radios
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CONTENTS

CONTENTS
Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Product Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
FCC Licensing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Interference Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Batteries and Chargers Safety
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operational Safety Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . .10
Radio Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Parts Of The Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
On/Off/Volume Knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Channel Selector Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Accessory Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Model Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Side Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery . . . . . . .12
Battery Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
About the Li-Ion Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Battery Recycling and Disposal . . . . . . . 15
Installing the Lithium-Ion
(Li-Ion) Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Removing the Lithium-Ion
(Li-Ion) Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Holster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Supply, Adaptor and
Drop-in Tray Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Battery Life Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators . . 21
Estimated Charging Time . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Multi-Unit Charger LED Indicators . . . . . 24
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Turning radio ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Talking and Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Talk Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Radio LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hands-Free Use/VOX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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With Compatible VOX Accessories. . . . .30
Setting VOX Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Microphone Gain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Hands Free without Accessories
(iVOX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Toggle Voice Prompt in User Mode . . . .31
Power Up - Tone Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Reset to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Advanced Configuration Mode . . . . . . . . . . .32
Entering Advanced Configuration
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Entering Frequencies Values . . . . . . . . .33
Reading CTCSS / DPL Values . . . . . . . .34
Reading Auto-Scan Values. . . . . . . . . . .34
Active Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Weather Channel Programming . . . . . . .34
Saving Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Programming Values Example . . . . . . . . . . .37
Example of Programming a
Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Example of Programming a
Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Example of Programming
Auto-Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Example of Programming Active
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Example of Programming
Weather Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Other Programming Features . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Editing Scan List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Nuisance Channel Delete . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Customer Programming Software
(CPS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Time-Out Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Call Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Scramble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Reverse Burst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Weather Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
NOAA Weather Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Cloning Radios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Cloning with a Multi Unit Charger
(MUC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
CPS and Cloning Cables
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(Optional Accessory). . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Cloning Radio using the Radio to Radio
(R2R) Cloning Cable
(Optional Accessory). . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Cloning using the Customer
Programming Software (CPS) . . . . . .52
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Frequency and Code Charts . . . . . . . . . . .58
RMV2080 – VHF Default Frequencies
Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
RM UHF Frequencies Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
RMU2080 – UHF Default Frequencies
Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
CTCSS and PL/DPL Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Motorola Limited Warranty for the
United States and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Audio Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Carry Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Software Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
RM Series™ Features Summary. . . . . . . . 77
New Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Programmable Buttons Chart . . . . . . . . . . 88
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PRODUCT SAFETY

PRODUCT SAFETY
PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF
EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE
ATTENTION!
This radio is restricted to occupational use only
to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure
requirements.
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas,
batteries and other accessories, visit the
following website which lists approved
accessories:
www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries
Before using this product,
read the operating
instructions and RF energy
awareness information
contained in the Product
Safety and RF Exposure
booklet enclosed with your
radio.
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C a u t i o n
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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Motorola® RM
Series™ Radio. This radio is a product of
Motorola's 80 plus years of experience as a
world leader in the designing and
manufacturing of communications equipment.
The RM Series™ radios provide cost-effective
communications for businesses such as retail
stores, restaurants, schools, construction sites,
manufacturing, property and hotel
management and more. Motorola professional
two-way radios are the perfect communications
solution for all of today's fast-paced industries.
Note: Read this user guide carefully to ensure you
know how to properly operate the radio
before use
Business Radios,
Mailstop 1C15, Motorola
8000 West Sunrise Boulevard
Plantation, Florida 33322

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Radio
Holster
Lithium-Ion Battery
Power Supply
Quick Reference Guide
Warranty Card
Drop-in Tray Charger
Product Safety & RF Exposure Booklet
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INTRODUCTION
For a copy of a large-print version of this user
guide or for product-related questions, contact
1-800-448-6686 in the USA
1-800-461-4575 in Canada
1-888-390-6456 on TTY (Text Telephone)
For product related information, visit us at:
www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries
FCC LICENSING
INFORMATION
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FCC LICENSING
INFORMATION

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful
interference.
RM Series™ Business two-way radios operate
on radio frequencies that are regulated by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
To transmit on these frequencies, you are
required to have a license issued by the FCC.
Application is made available on FCC Form
601 and Schedules D, H, and Remittance Form
159.
To obtain these FCC forms, request document
000601 which includes all forms and
instructions. If you wish to have the document
faxed, mailed or have questions, use the
following contact information.
Faxed contact the
Fax-On- Demand
system at:
Mailed call the FCC forms hotline at:
Questions regarding FCC
license contact the FCC at:
1-202-418-0177 1-800-418-FORM
1-800-418-3676
1-888-CALL-FCC
1-888-225-5322
Or: http://www.fcc.gov
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FCC LICENSING
INFORMATION
Before filling out your application, you must
decide which frequency(ies) you can operate
on. See “Frequencies and Code Charts”. For
questions on determining the radio frequency,
call Motorola Product Services at:
1-800-448-6686
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Motorola may void the user’s
authority granted by the FCC to operate this
radio and should not be made. To comply with
FCC requirements, transmitter adjustments
should be made only by or under the
supervision of a person certified as technically
qualified to perform transmitter maintenance
and repairs in the private land mobile and fixed
services as certified by an organization
representative of the user of those services.
Replacement of any transmitter component
(crystal, semiconductor, etc.) not authorized by
the FCC equipment authorization for this radio
could violate FCC rules.
Use of this radio outside the country where it
was intended to be distributed is subject to
government regulations and may be prohibited
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BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SAFETY INFORMATION
BATTERIES AND
CHARGERS SAFETY
INFORMATION
This document contains important safety and
operating instructions. Read these instructions
carefully and save them for future reference.
Before using the battery charger, read all the
instructions and cautionary markings on
the charger,
the battery, and
the radio using the battery
1. To reduce risk of injury, charge only the
rechargeable Motorola-authorized batteries.
Other batteries may explode, causing personal
injury and damage.
2. Use of accessories not recommended by
Motorola may result in risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury.
3. To reduce risk of damage to the electric plug
and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord
when disconnecting the charger.
4. An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of an improper
extension cord could result in risk of fire and
electric shock. If an extension cord must be
used, make sure that the cord size is 18AWG
for lengths up to 100 feet (30.48 m), and
16AWG for lengths up to 150 feet (45.72 m).
5. To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, do
not operate the charger if it has been broken or
damaged in any way. Take it to a qualified
Motorola service representative.
6. Do not disassemble the charger; it is not
repairable and replacement parts are not
available. Disassembly of the charger may
result in risk of electrical shock or fire.
7. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the
charger from the AC outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning
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BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
GUIDELINES
Turn the radio OFF when charging battery.
The charger is not suitable for outdoor use. Use
only in dry locations/conditions.
Connect charger only to an appropriately fused
and wired supply of the correct voltage (as
specified on the product).
Disconnect charger from line voltage by removing
main plug.
The outlet to which this equipment is connected
should be nearby and easily accessible.
In equipment using fuses, replacements must
comply with the type and rating specified in the
equipment instructions.
Maximum ambient temperature around the power
supply equipment must not exceed 40°C (104°F).
Power output from the power supply unit must not
exceed the ratings stated on the product label
located at the bottom of the charger.
Make sure that the cord is located where it will
not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to
water, damage, or stress.
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RADIO OVERVIEW

RADIO OVERVIEW

PARTS OF THE RADIO

Antenna
Microphone
On/Off/Volume
Knob
LED
Indicator
SB2 - Scan/
Nuisance
Channel Delete
SB1 - Monitor
Button
Battery
Model Label
PTT (Push-To-
Talk) Button
Channel Selector
Knob
Audio Accessory
2 Pin Connector
RMU2080
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RADIO OVERVIEW

On/Off/Volume Knob

Used to turn the radio ON or OFF and to adjust
the radio’s volume.

Channel Selector Knob

Used to switch the radio to different channels.

Accessory Connector

Used to connect compatible audio accessories.

Model Label

Indicates the model of the radio.

Microphone

Speak clearly into the microphone when
sending a message.

Antenna

For models RMU2080, and RMV2080 the
antennas are non-removable.

LED Indicator

Used to give battery status, power-up status,
radio call information and scan status.

Side Buttons

Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
Press and hold down this button to talk, release it
to listen.
Side Button 1 (SB1)
The Side Button 1 is a general button that can be
configured by the Customer Programming
Software - CPS. The default setting of SB1 is
‘Monitor’.
Side Button 2 (SB2)
The Side Button 2 is a general button that can be
configured by the CPS. The SB2 default setting is
‘Scan/Nuisance Channel Delete’.

The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

RM Series comes with a Standard Capacity
Li-Ion battery. Other batteries may be available.
For more information, see “Battery Features”
on page 14.
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RADIO OVERVIEW
This User Guide covers multiple RM Series
models, and may detail some features your
radio does not have. The radio’s model is
shown on the bottom of the radio and provides
the following information:
Table 1: RM Series Radio Specifications
Model
Frequency
Band
Transmit
Power
(Watts)
Number of
Channels
Antenna
RMU2080 UHF 2 8 Non-removable
RMV2080 VHF 2 8 Non-removable
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BATTERY FEATURES

RM Series radios provide Lithium-Ion batteries
that come in different capacities that defines
the battery life.

About the Li-Ion Battery

The RM Series radio comes equipped with a
rechargeable Li-Ion battery. This battery should
be fully charged before initial use to ensure
optimum capacity and performance.
Battery life is determined by several factors.
Among the more critical are the regular
overcharge of batteries and the average depth
of discharge with each cycle. Typically, the
greater the overcharge and the deeper the
average discharge, the fewer cycles a battery
will last. For example, a battery which is
overcharged and discharged 100% several
times a day, lasts fewer cycles than a battery
that receives less of an overcharge and is
discharged to 50% per day. Further, a battery
which receives minimal overcharging and
averages only 25% discharge, lasts even
longer.
Motorola batteries are designed specifically to
be used with a Motorola charger and vice
versa. Charging in non-Motorola equipment
may lead to battery damage and void the
battery warranty. The battery should be at
about 77°F (25°C) (room temperature),
whenever possible. Charging a cold battery
(below 50° F [10°C]) may result in leakage of
electrolyte and ultimately in failure of the
battery. Charging a hot battery (above 95°F
[35°C]) results in reduced discharge capacity,
affecting the performance of the radio.
Motorola rapid-rate battery chargers contain a
temperature-sensing circuit to ensure that
batteries are charged within the temperature
limits stated above.
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RADIO OVERVIEW

Battery Recycling and Disposal

Li-Ion rechargeable batteries can be recycled.
However, recycling facilities may not be
available in all areas. Under various U.S. state
laws and the laws of several other countries,
batteries must be recycled and cannot be
disposed of in landfills or incinerators. Contact
your local waste management agency for
specific requirements and information in your
area. Motorola fully endorses and encourages
the recycling of Li-Ion batteries. In the U.S. and
Canada, Motorola participates in the
nationwide Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation (RBRC) program for Li-Ion battery
collection and recycling.
Many retailers and dealers participate in this
program. For the location of the drop-off facility
closest to you, access RBRC's Internet web
site at:
www.rbrc.com
or call:
1-800-8-BATTERY
This internet site and telephone number also
provides other useful information concerning
recycling options for consumers, businesses
and governmental agencies.
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RADIO OVERVIEW

Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

1. Turn OFF the radio.
2. With the Motorola logo side up on the battery
pack, fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery
into the slots at the bottom of the radio’s body.
3. Press the top part of the battery towards the
radio until a click is heard.
Note: To learn about the Li-Ion Battery Life
features, refer to “About the Li-Ion Battery”
on page 14

Removing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

1. Turn OFF the radio.
2. Push down the battery latch and hold it while
removing the battery.
3. Pull the battery away from the radio.
Tabs
Slots
Attach
Press until click
Detach
Press Latch
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Holster

1. Insert the radio into the base of the holster at an
angle. Press the radio against the back of the
holster until the hooks on the holster are
inserted in the top recesses of the battery.
2. To remove, using the top tab on the holster,
detach the hooks of the holster from the top
recesses of the battery. Slide the radio at an
angle and remove from the holster.
Power Supply, Adaptor and Drop-in Tray
Charger
The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray
Charger and one Power Supply with Adaptor.
For more information, refer to “Chargers” on
page 74.
Drop-in Tray Charger
Power Supply
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RADIO OVERVIEW

Battery Life Information

When the Battery Save feature is set to ON (enabled by default), the battery life lasts longer. The
following table summarizes battery life estimations:
Note: Battery life is estimated based on 5% transmit / 5% receive / 90% standby standard duty cycle.
Table 2: Li-Ion Battery Life with Tx Power 2 Watts
Battery Type Battery Save OFF Battery Save ON
Standard 12 Hours 15 Hours
High Capacity N/A N/A
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RADIO OVERVIEW

Charging the Battery

The RM Series radio offers two types of Power
Supplies:
Standard Power Supply and,
Rapid Power Supply
Note: The radio comes with a Standard Power
Supply.
To charge the battery (with the radio attached),
place it in a Motorola-approved Drop-in Tray
Single Unit Charger or Drop-in Tray Multi Unit
Charger.
Charging with the Drop-in Tray
Single Unit Charger (SUC)
1. Place the Drop-in Tray Charger on a flat
surface.
2. Insert the connector of the Power Supply into
the charger port on the back of the Drop-in Tray
Charger.
3. Plug the AC Adaptor into a power outlet.
4. Insert the radio into the Drop-in Tray Single Unit
Charger with the radio facing the front, as
shown.
Drop-in Tray
SUC Port
Drop-in Tray SUC
Power Supply
(Transformer)
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RADIO OVERVIEW
Note: When charging a battery attached to the
radio, turn the radio OFF to ensure a full
charge. See “Operational Safety Guidelines”
on page 10 for more information.
Charging A Stand-Alone Battery
To charge only the battery - at step 4 on
page 19, insert the battery into the tray, with the
inside surface of the battery facing the front of
the Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger as shown
above. Align the slots in the battery with the
alignment ribs in the Drop-in Tray Single Unit
Charger.
Table 3: Motorola Authorized Batteries
Part Number Description
PMNN4434_R Standard Li-Ion Battery
PMNN4453_R
High Capacity Li-Ion
Battery
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Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators

(*) Normally, re-positioning the battery pack will correct this issue.
(**) Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power voltage is being used.
Table 4: Charger LED Indicator
Status LED Indicator Comments
Power On
Green for approximately 1 second
Charging
Steady Red
Charging Complete
Steady Green
Battery Fault (*)
Red Fast Flash
Waiting to Charge (**)
Amber Slow Flash
Battery Level Status
N/A Battery empty
Flash Red 1 Time
Battery low
Flash Amber 2 Times
Battery medium
Flash Green 3 Times
Battery High
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If there is NO LED indication:
1. Check if the radio with battery, or the battery alone, is inserted correctly. (refer to step 4 of "Charging with the
Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger (SUC)" on page 19)
2. Ensure that the power supply cable is securely plugged into the charger socket using an appropriate AC
outlet and there is power to the outlet.
3. Confirm that the battery being used with the radio is listed in Table 3 on page 20.

Estimated Charging Time

The following table provides the estimated charging time of the battery. For more information, see
“Battery” on page 74.
Table 5: Battery Estimated Charging Time
Charging Solutions
Estimated Charging Time
Standard Battery High Capacity Battery
Standard 4.5 Hours N/A
Rapid 2.5 Hours N/A
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