Ecom Instruments Ex-PMR 2000 Operating Instructions Manual
Ex-PMR 2000
Operating Instructions
Contents
1. Application 24
2. Safety precautions 24
3. Faults and damage 24
4. Safety regulations 24
5. Approved accessories within the Ex-area 25
6. Ex-Data 25
7. Specifications 26
8. Functional description/operating instructions 26
8.1 General information 26
8.1.1 Radio frequency radiation 26
8.1.2 Information for operation 27
8.1.3 Compliance with FCC guidelines 28
8.2 Battery 28
8.2.1 Battery care 28
8.2.2 Replacing the battery 28
8.2.3 Charging the battery 29
8.3 Initial operation 30
8.4 Operation 32
8.4.1 Description 32
8.4.2 Standard functions 33
8.4.3 Other functions 35
8.4.4 Troubleshooting 37
9. Repair 37
10. Cleaning, maintenance and storage 37
11. Disposal 37
12. Warranty and liability 38
13. EC Declaration of Conformity 40
14. EC-Type Examination Certificate 42
Note:
The current operating instructions, the EC Declaration of Conformity and
the ex-certificate can be downloaded from the relevant product page at
www.ecom-ex.com, or alternatively they can be requested directly from the
manufacturer.
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1. Application
The Ex-PMR 2000 is a professional radio (UHF / VHF range) for industrial
application in areas with an increased risk of explosion in zones 1 and 2, in
accordance with directive 1999/92/EC (ATEX 137).
2. Safety precautions
These operating instructions contain information and safety regulations which
are to be observed without fail for safe operation in the described conditions.
Non-observance of this information and these instructions can have serious
consequences or it may violate regulations.
Please read these operating instructions carefully before starting to use the unit!
In case of any doubt (in the form of translation or printing errors) the German
language operating instructions shall apply.
3. Faults and damage
If there is any reason to suspect that the safety of the unit has been impaired,
it must be withdrawn from use and removed immediately from the Ex-area.
Measures must be taken to prevent it from being restarted accidentally.
We recommend that the unit is returned to the manufacturer for inspection.
The safety of the device may be compromised, if, for example:
- there is visible damage to the housing.
- the unit has been subjected to excessive loads.
- the unit has been improperly stored.
- the unit has been damaged in transit.
- unit markings or inscriptions are illegible.
- malfunctions occur.
- permitted limit values have been exceeded.
4. Safety regulations
Use of this unit assumes that the operator observes conventional safety
regulations and has read the certificate in order to eliminate faulty operation
of the unit.
The following safety regulations must also be complied with:
- The unit itself and the battery must not be opened.
- The aerial must not be unscrewed or exchanged within the Ex-area.
- The battery may only be exchanged outside the Ex-area.
- Additional batteries must not be carried in the Ex-area.
- The cover of the headset socket must be kept closed when the headset is
not connected.
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Only Ex-AM PMR 2000 batteries specified by the manufacturer may be used.
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The use of other batteries is strictly prohibited and will result in the nullification
of Ex-protection.
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The battery should only be charged outside the Ex-area using the appropri ate charger LS PMR 2000 and the corresponding power supply unit PS
PMR 2000, the multi-charger MC PMR 2000 or the car charger WTC638
.
- The screws must be re-tightened after changing the battery.
- Only the appropriate microphone/loudspeaker combination Ex-HS 02 or
Ex-EPM 02 may be connected to the headset connection within the Ex-area
.
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Only the appropriate earphones EP1 may be connected to the microphone/
loudspeaker combination Ex-HS 02 within the Ex-area.
- The unit must only be cleaned using a damp cloth.
- Only approved accessories from ecom instruments GmbH may be used.
- It must be ensured that the unit is not taken into zone 0.
5. Approved accessories within the Ex-area
Battery:
• Battery pack Ex-AM PMR 2000
Headset connection:
• Microphone/loudspeaker combination Ex-HS 02
or
• Ex-EPM 02
ExTRA 300 B Headsets
Ex-HS 02 earphone connection:
• Earphones EP 1
6. Ex-Data
EC-Type Examination Certificate No.: ZELM 06 ATEX 0318
Ex-Designation:
II 2 G Ex ia IIC T4
Approved for:
Zone 1 and 2, device group II, explosion group IIC explosive gases, vapours
or mist, temperature class T4
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7. Specifications
Frequency range: VHF 136-174 MHz, UHF 400-470 MHz
Channels: 16
Channel spacing: 12.5/20/25 kHz
Operating voltage: 7.4 V
Aerial impedance: 50 Ω
Protection rating: IP64
Dimensions (LxWxD): 119 x 59 x 45 mm
Weight: approx. 400g
Battery / power supply: Ex-AM PMR 2000, 1700/1960 mAh Li-Ion
Operating time (standby/RX/TX) approx. 12 hours (90/5/5)
Ambient temperature Ta -20°C ... +50°C
Storage temperature: -20°C ... +45°C
CE-Designation:
0 0102
8. Functional description/operating instructions
Please read these operating instructions carefully so that you are familiar
with, and are able to use, all of the functions of your Ex-PMR 2000. For your
own safety and information please read through the instructions on the
following pages!
8.1 General information
8.1.1 Radio frequency radiation
Your Ex-PMR 2000 walkie-talkie has been designed and tested so that it fulfils the strict national and international standards and guidelines (see below)
regarding compliance with the limit values for electromagnetic radiation in
the high frequency (HF) spectrum.
This radio unit fulfils the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP standards with limit values for
an operational/controlled HF-load with operating cycles of up to 50% speaking - 50% listening. The unit should be used exclusively in a professional
environment and is not intended for use by the general public.
With regards to the measurement of HF-radiation in accordance with FCC /
ICNIRP guidelines, your walkie-talkie only radiates measurable HF rays when
transmitting (i.e. when speaking), not when receiving (listening) or while in the
standby mode.
Furthermore your Ex-PMR 2000 fulfils the following guidelines for HF-radiation:
- American Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Code of Federal
Regulations; 47 CFR, part 2, subsection J
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (amalgamation of electrical and electronic engineers,
IEEE) C95. 1-1992
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (amalgamation of electrical
and electronic engineers, IEEE) C95. 1-1999
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The international commission for radiation protection (non-ionising radiation;
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection; ICNIRP) 1998
Please note: The specified operating time of the provided Ex-AM PMR 2000
battery has been measured for a working cycle of 5-5-90 (5% speaking - 5%
listening - 90% standby), although the radio unit fulfils the FCC / ICNIRP limit
values for employment with up to 50% transmission.
8.1.2 Information for operation
In order to ensure optimal operation and to guarantee that the limit values
for HF radiation are maintained in an operational/controlled environment
according to the aforementioned standards and guidelines, users of this
walkie-talkie should not spend any longer than 50% of the time transmitting
messages and should always proceed as specified below:
• Transmitting and receiving
The speak button (PTT) is actuated to transmit (speak) and the PTT button
is released to receive.
• Walkie-talkie operation
Hold the radio unit upright and make sure that the microphone is positioned
approx. 2.5cm - 5cm away from your mouth.
• Radio unit carried by the body
Only carry the radio in accessories that are specifically designated for it
and approved by ecom instruments GmbH. These include belt clips, leather
cases and/or carrying belts. The use of non-approved accessories can
result in a violation of the standards and guidelines specified.
• Aerials & batteries
Only an aerial that is supplied and approved by ecom instruments GmbH or a
replacement aerial approved by ecom instruments GmbH may be used.
Unapproved aerials or modifications made to accessories can result in damaging
the radio unit or in a violation of the applicable standards and guidelines.
Only those batteries supplied and approved by ecom instruments GmbH
or replacement batteries approved by ecom instruments GmbH may be
used The use of non-approved batteries can result in a violation of the
applicable standards and guidelines.
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8.1.3 Compliance with FCC guidelines
This unit has been tested and fulfils the requirements for class B digital devices
in accordance with part 15 of the FCC regulations. These regulations ensure
the appropriate protection against harmful disturbances in residential buildings.
This unit produces and uses energy in the radio frequency spectrum and it
can also radiate such energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance
with these instructions, it may cause disturbances to radio communications.
No guarantee can be assumed that such a disturbance cannot occur with a
system.
8.2 Battery
8.2.1 Battery care
- The battery should be fully charged before first use.
- Note that the maximum capacity of the battery is only obtained after ap-
proximately 6 charging and discharge cycles.
- As the efficiency of batteries diminishes over the course of time, it should
be occasionally discharged completely in order to maintain the full capacity.
To do this leave the unit switched on until it switches itself off. Then fully
charge the Ex-AM PMR 2000 battery outside the Ex-area.
- Batteries that have not been used for longer than two months must be fully
charged before being used again.
- Remove the walkie-talkie and battery from the battery charger when the
charging procedure has finished, otherwise it may impair the service life of
the battery.
8.2.2 Replacing the battery
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Please dispose of any used / old batteries properly and in an environmentallyfriendly manner!
8.2.3 Charging the battery
If the LED display on the unit illuminates red and three warning tones sound
every 30 seconds after the battery has been inserted, it means that the battery
charge is low. It is recommended to use battery chargers approved and provided
by ecom. The LED display on the battery charger indicates the charging
status.
LED display on the charger Status
Red charging
Green fully charged
1. Insert the charger adapter into the socket.
2. Insert the charger adapter into the socket of the charger cradle.
3. Insert the battery with or without the radio unit into the charger cradle.
4. The LED display of the charger cradle illuminates red when charging
begins and during the charging procedure. Make sure that the battery has
been inserted correctly into the charger cradle and that the battery contacts
are in connection with the contacts in the charger cradle.
5. The LED display illuminates green when the battery has been completely
charged after approximately three (3) hours.
6. You can now remove the radio unit or the battery from the charger cradle.
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