HT5xx Marine User Guide
v08/11
Professional intrinsically safe submersible marine handheld transceivers
Intrinsically Safe
Ex ib IIA T4 Gb
Common Information
(all models)
HT542
Entry
HT544
LCD
TOC
Table of Contents |
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Topic |
Page |
Certification |
2 |
Introduction |
3 |
Packing List |
3 |
Radio Care |
4 |
Preparing Your Radio For Use |
5 |
Battery Care / Information |
5 & 6 |
Optional Accessories |
6 & 7 |
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HT542 |
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Features |
8 |
Controls |
9 |
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HT542 |
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Overview |
10 |
Using Your HT544 |
11 |
Reception |
11 |
Transmitting |
11 |
Channels |
12 & 13 |
Functions |
14 |
The Scan Function |
14 |
VOX (Voice Operate Transmit) |
14 |
LCD Indicators |
15 |
Controls |
16 & 17 |
Troubleshooting |
18 |
Channel Chart |
91& 21 |
Technical Specifications |
22 & 23 |
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Glossary of Terms |
24 |
Notes |
25 & 26 |
Certification |
27 |
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Certification
Declaration of Conformity
We Entel UK Limited of:
320 Centennial Avenue
Centennial Park
Elstree
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 3TJ
United Kingdom
Declares under our sole responsibility that the product range:
HT54x Marine Handheld Radio Transceivers
Conforms to the following standards or other nominative documents:
•EN 300 086-2 V1.1.1: 2010-06, EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008-04, EN 301 489-5 V1.3.1:2002-08, EN 60950-1:2006, in accordance with Directive 99/5/EC.
•EN 60079-0:2006, EN 60079-0:2009, EN 60079-11:2007 in accordance with Directive 94/9/EC
Related Certificate:
94/9/EC: IECEx SIR 10.0097X
Notified Body No. 0518
Sira Certification, Rake Lane, Chester CH4 9JN, UK
Quality Assurance Notification: |
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94/9/EC |
Intertek |
Notified Body 0359 |
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Intertek House, Leatherhead KT22 7SB, UK |
Serial Number _______________________________
M Austin
Quality Manager |
Date: |
15 Febuary 2010 |
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Introduction
heT HT54x are professional marine handheld transceivers that operate on the VHF marine band.
The HT544 has 58 international marine channels and 36 dealer programmable private channels. The 58 marine channels are switchable to comply with International, USA or Canadian regulations, which can be done directly via the radio’s keypad using the screen’s LCD. It has an emergency channel, which can be immediately selected from any channel using the 16 button. The HT542 has 16 channels within the marine band.
The HT54x commercial grade HT Series 2.0 portables utilise the latest intelligent Lithium-Ion battery technology and includes the following features: scan, battery life indicator, VOX (voice operated transmit) and low battery indicator.
Packing List
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HT54x Transceiver |
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CATXX Antenna |
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CNB550E Rechargeable 1800mAh Li-Ion battery |
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CCA trickle charger included with certain models |
•CBH750 Spring loaded belt clip
Radio Care
Warranty
The HT54x comes with a 24 month warranty, for details see our full terms & conditions.
Advice
•Do not use options or accessories not specified by Entel
•Ensure that the radio is used within the parameters for which it was designed
•Please switch the transceiver off before connecting optional accessories
Warning
Turn the transceiver off in the following locations:
•In explosive atmospheres (flammable gas, dust including metallic & grain powders etc)
•Whilst taking on fuel or while parked near a fuel station
•Near explosives or blasting sites
•In aircraft, medical institutions or near persons known to be wearing a pacemaker
Caution
•Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for any reason
•Do not transmit while touching the antenna terminal or any exposed metallic parts of the aerial as this may result in a burn
•Please check and observe regulations in your country with regard to use whilst driving
Cleaning your Radio
After exposure to any potentially corrosive substance including salt water it is recommended to thoroughly wash the transceiver in fresh water. If washing with the battery removed from the radio, ensure that the battery is not immersed in water & that the accessory cap is attached & clean only with a damp cloth.
Note: Do not wash the transceiver if you suspect the waterproofing seal may be damaged. Please return to your supplier for inspection / repair.
End of Life Disposal
When your Entel transceiver reaches the end of its useful life, please ensure that the unit is disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. For country specific information please see www.entel.co.uk/recycling.
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PreparingYour Radio For Use
Attaching / Removing the Aerial |
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1To attach, carefully align the aerial with the
socket. Screw in the aerial clockwise (taking care not to cross the thread) until it is seated firmly with the accessory cover’s rubber ring between the aerial & the the top of the radio.
2 To remove, unscrew the aerial anti-clockwise.
Attaching / Removing Audio Accessories
3 To attach, remove the accessory cover by unscrewing the locking
screw anti-clockwise (leave cover secured under
antenna as this provides a waterproof seal). Attach accessory plug by locating over the socket. Carefully tighten the locking screw clockwise until finger tight (do not tighten with a screwdriver etc).
4To remove, unscrew accessory plug the locking screw by hand in an anti-clockwise direction (carefully use a coin or screwdriver if too tight). Ensure you re-fit the accessory waterproof cover so as to protect the accessory socket.
Attaching / Removing the Belt Clip |
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back of the battery and slide up until you hear |
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a “click” |
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6 To remove, pull the tab towards the belt clip |
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(a).Then slide the belt clip downwards (b) |
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Battery Care / Information
Introduction
Your Entel radio is supplied with a high performance Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. These batteries:
•Extend talk time
•Reduce the battery’s size and weight
•Do not suffer from ‘memory effect’ that reduces the life of Ni-Cad and NiMH batteries
•Have a low toxicity, therefore reducing the impact on the environment
Battery Pack
•If a battery is not to be used for an extended period of time (e.g. several months) remove the battery pack from the equipment and store in a cool and dry location (around 0°C) part charged.
Do not fully discharge the battery before storage
•Each charge cycle reduces the battery’s life. Minimise the number of times you charge your battery especially in hotter environments which further shortens a battery’s life
Battery Pack Precautions
•Switch the transceiver OFF before charging
•Charge the battery pack before use
•Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged.
•Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions enclosed with your charger
•Do not charge the transceiver and /or battery pack if they are wet.
The battery pack includes potentially hazardous components. Please:
•Do Not disassemble or reconstruct battery
•Do Not short-circuit the battery
•Do Not incinerate or apply heat to the battery
•Do Not immerse the battery in water unless attached securely to the radio or get it wet by other means
•Use only the specified charger and observe charging requirements
•Do Not pierce the battery with any object or strike it with an instrument
•Do Not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any way
•Do Not reverse-charge or reverse connect the battery
•Do Not touch a ruptured or leaking battery.
If liquids from the battery get into your eyes, immediately:
•Wash your eyes out with fresh water & avoiding rubbing them.
•Seek medical treatment.
Attaching / Removing the Battery Pack
1To attach, locate the pegs on the bottom of the battery into the slots on the radio and press the top of the battery against the radio. Secure battery by tightening the screw clockwise by hand. (Do not over tighten)
2To remove, unscrew the locking screw anticlockwise & pull the battery away from the top of the radio.
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Battery Care / Information
Battery Charging
1.Connect the AC adapter to the charger pod. The LED status light will illuminate green indicating ready for charge
2.Turn the transceiver off
3.Insert the battery pack into the charger pod, either with or without the transceiver attached. The LED status light changes from green to RED & trickle charge begins
4.A fully discharged battery pack will take approximately 6 hours to charge, depending on the remaining power condition.When charge is complete, the LED status light turns green.
Overcharging:
The battery pack has an over-current protection circuit fitted. When charging a completely discharged battery i.e. first charge, ensure the battery is removed from the radio and then re-attached (if fitted to radio when charging). This will reset the protection circuitry and ensure normal operation.
This process will need to be repeated if the battery is allowed to completely discharge in the future. In normal use this is unlikely.
Battery Indicator
For your safety and convenience your transceiver continually
monitors the battery pack and gives an indication on the LCD:
•3 Segments: 12 hours
•2 Segments: 1 hour
•1 Segment: 20 mins
Note: Only genuine Entel batteries should be used. Customer satisfaction is assured as you can not be supplied with sub standard, potentially dangerous battery packs from 3rd party manufacturers, ensuring it delivers the expected capacity and endurance.
On HT series batteries a breathable membrane is used.This is clearly marked on the battery label. Piercing the membrane will allow water ingress to the battery, & will invalidate the warranty.
Optional Accessories
Attaching & Removing Accessories
To attach an accessory: Remove the accessory cover by unscrewing the locking screw anti-clockwise (leave cover attached or store in a safe place). Attach accessory plug to the socket. Carefully tighten the locking screw clockwise until finger tight (do not tighten with a screwdriver etc).
To remove an accessory: Unscrew the locking screw of the accessory by hand in an anti-clockwise direction (carefully use a coin or screwdriver if too tight). Ensure you re-fit the accessory cover so as to protect the socket.
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Optional Accessories |
Battery & Charger Options |
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CNB550E |
Spare intrinsically safe approved 1800mAh Lithium-Ion battery pack with rear clip |
CSAHT |
1-way intelligent rapid charger, 100-240v |
CSBHT |
6-way intelligent, rapid charger, 100-240v |
CCAHT-230 |
1-way trickle charger with 230V mains adapter |
CCAHT-110 |
1-way trickle charger with 110V mains adapter |
CCAHT-12 |
1-way trickle charger with cigar lighter lead, 12V DC operation |
Carry Options
CLC952 Heavy duty black leather case with strap & belt loop
CLC953 Heavy duty black leather case with strap & belt loop
CLC956 Heavy duty black leather case with strap & belt loop
CBH750 Spare spring loaded belt clip
Audio Accessory Options
CMP500 |
Heavy duty submersible speaker microphone |
EHP9 |
D-shaped earpiece (plugs into CMP500 above) |
EA12/950 |
D-shaped earpiece with in-line PTT/microphone & VOX* |
EA15/950 |
Earpiece microphone with transparent acoustic tube & VOX* |
EA19/950 |
D-shaped earpiece with boom microphone and in-line PTT & VOX* |
EHP950 |
D-Shaped earpiece (connects directly to radio) |
EPT40/950 |
Bone conductive earpiece microphone with PTT and VOX* |
CHP950HS |
Single earpiece heavy duty ear defender headset with boom mic for hard hat & VOX* |
CHP950HD |
Double earpiece defender headset with boom mic & in line PTT for hard hat & VOX* |
CHP950D |
Double earpiece headband defender headset with boom mic and in line PTT & VOX* |
CHP950BT |
Bluetooth double earpiece headband defender headset with boom mic & ear cup PTT |
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* VOX = Voice Operated Transmit (hands free operation) |
Bluetooth option board in radio is required to use Bluetooth audio accessories.
Antenna Options
CXW640 |
Antenna adapter for external aerial |
CAT20 |
Helical antenna VHF |
CAT80 |
Whip antenna UHF |
CAT20S |
Stubby antenna VHF |
CAT80S |
Stubby antenna UHF |
CAT10S-78 78MHz compressed antenna CAT10S-85 85MHz compressed antenna
CAT10S 66-88MHz uncut compressed antenna CAT700-40 30-50MHz antenna
orF complete up to date list of optional accessories visit www.entel.co.uk
Note: The use of non Entel approved accessories will invalidate your intrinsically safe approval. Refer to certificate Sira 10 for permitted accessories.
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HT542
Standard Features:
•16 programmable channels
•Top mounted monitor button
• CTCSS & DCS (analogue & digital squelch) with squelch tail elimination (removes the ‘shh’ noise)
•Exceptionally loud and clear audio
•Robust design, exceeds MIL-STD-810C/D/E/F
• Environmentally protected to IP68 i.e. submersible to 5 metres for up to 60 minutes
•1800mAH Lithium-Ion battery for superior operational time
•Full band switching allows access to all channels in each band
•Battery charge count
•Radio cloning mode
•Low battery alert indicates when the battery needs recharging
Dealer programmable features:
•VOX for hands free operation
•High / Low transmit power
•Normal & priority scan (programmable per channel position)
•Panic (personal attack) button causes high pitch, high volume, siren tone to be emitted from the radio’s speaker
•Key lock button
•Prefixed minimum volume level and fixed bleep level
•Talkaround (allows communication away from a base station)
•Transmit time out-timer (ensures channels are not blocked)
•Voice scrambler with 1 code per channel (option)
•Automatic power save to further increase operational time
•User adjustable squelch level
HT542
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