Before using this product,
read the operating
instructions and RF energy
!
a u t i o
SAFETY
This radio is restricted to occupational use only
to satisfy FCC RF energy exposure
requirements.
awareness information
contained in the Product
Safety and RF Exposure
booklet enclosed with your
radio.
ATTENTION!
For a list of Motorola-approved antennas,
batteries, and other accessories, visit the
following website which lists approved
accessories:
www.motorolasolutions.com/RDX
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Motorola® RDX
Series™ Radio. This radio is a product of
Motorola's 75 plus years of experience as a
world leader in the designing and
manufacturing of communications equipment.
The RDX Series™ radios provide cost-effective
communications for businesses such as retail
stores, restaurants, schools, construction sites,
manufacturing, property and hotel
management and more. Motorola Business
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,
RPSD 1C15, Motorola
8000 West Sunrise Boulevard
Plantation, Florida 33322
PACKAGE CONTENTS
•Radio
•Antenna (only for RDU4100 and RDV5100)
•Spring Action Belt-Clip
•Lithium-Ion Battery
•Power Supply
•User Guide
•Warranty Card
•Drop-in Tray Charger
•Product Safety & RF Exposure Booklet
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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
1-866-522-5210 on your TTY (Text
Telephone)
INTRODUCTION
For product information visit us at:
www.motorolasolutions.com/RDX
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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 6.5 feet (2.0 m), and 16AWG
for lengths up to 9.8 feet (3.0 m).
5.To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, do
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
Speaks clearly into the microphone when
sending a message.
Antenna
For models RDU2020, and RDV2020 the
antennas are non-removable. For RDV5100,
RDU4100 antennas are removable.
LED Indicator
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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 Computer 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
RDX Series™ provides different types of
batteries. For more information, see “Battery
Features” on page 14.
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This User Guide covers multiple RDX Series™
models, and may detail some features your
radio does not have. The radio’s model is
shown on the front of the radio, underneath the
speaker, and provides you the following
information:
Model
RDV2020VHF22Non-removable
RDU2020UHF22Non-removable
RDU4100UHF410removable
RDV5100VHF510removable
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Frequency
Band
Transmit
Power
(Watts)
Number of
Channels
Antenna
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BATTERY FEATURES
RDX Series™ radios provide Lithium-Ion
batteries that come in different capacities that
will define the battery life. It also offers the
option to use Alkaline batteries.
About the Li-Ion Battery
The RDX Series™ radio comes equipped with
a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. This battery
should be 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
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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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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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Installing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery
Battery
Latch
slots
Removing the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery
Battery
Latch
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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
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1.Turn OFFthe radio.
2.Push down the battery latch and hold it
depressed while removing the battery.
3.Pull the battery away from the radio.
Alkaline Battery Pack (Optional Accessory)
Installing Alkaline Batteries
Removing Alkaline Batteries
Alkaline
Battery
Door
1.Turn OFF the radio, if it is turned ON.
2.Remove Li-Ion battery.
3.Assemble alkaline battery pack in the same
steps as installing the Li-Ion battery pack.
4.Remove battery door from alkaline battery pack.
5.Slide the 5 AA alkaline batteries into the frame,
matching the markings inside the compartment
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1.Turn OFF the radio, if it is turned ON.
2.Slide the battery latches, on both sides of the
battery, downwards.
3.Pull the top of the battery away from the radio’s
body, and lift the battery from the radio’s body.
Alkaline
Battery
Door
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Attaching and Removing Antenna
These instructions apply ONLY to models RDU4100 and RDV5100. Do not attempt to remove the
antenna if your radio is not one of these models.
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Attaching the Antenna
1.Align the threaded end of the antenna with the
radio’s antenna connector.
2.Turn the antenna clockwise to fasten it.
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Removing the Antenna
1.Turn the antenna counterclockwise until you
can remove it.
Installing Spring Action Belt Clip
Belt Clip
Ta b
Spring
Action Belt
Clip
1.Slide the spring action belt clip rails into the belt
clip grooves on the back of the battery pack and
slide it down until the belt clip tab snaps into
place.
2.To remove, pull back the metal release tab on
the belt clip tab and push the spring action belt
clip upward to remove.
Power Supply, Adaptor and Drop-in Tray
Charger
Power Supply
Drop-in Tray Charger
The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray
Charger and one Power Supply with Adaptor.
For details, see “Chargers” on page 81.
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Battery Life Information
When the Battery Save feature is ON (enabled by default) the battery life will be longer. The
following chart summarizes battery life estimations:
Li-Ion Battery Life with Battery Save feature ON
Battery Type5 Watts4 Watts2 Watts
Standard8.5 hours8.5 hours12 hours
High17 hours17 hours24 hours
Ultra High18.5 hours18.5 hours26 hours
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Note:Battery life is estimated based on 5% transmit/ 5% receive/ 90% standby
standard duty cycle
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Alkaline Battery Life
The followi
Alkali
lif
ng chart estimates the
Battery Save Feature5 Watts4 Watts2 Watts
ON26 hours*26 hours*26 hours
Notes:
•Battery life are being estimated based on 5% transmit/ 5% receive/ 90% standby
standard duty cycle.
•* When using Alkaline battery, the radio is set to 2W by default
ne battery
e:
Alkaline Battery Life
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Charging the Battery
RDX Series™ offers two types of chargers :
•Standard Charger and,
•Rapid Charger.
Note:The radio comes equipped with a Standard
Charger
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.
Note:When acquiring additional chargers or
power supplies, make sure you have similar
drop-in tray chargers and power supplies
sets (all “rapid” or all “standard”). For part
number details, refer to “Chargers” on
page 81
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Charging with the Drop-in Tray
Single Unit Charger (SUC)
Power Supply
(Transformer)
Drop-in Tray
Charger Port
1.Place the drop-in tray charger on a flat surface.
2.Insert the connector of the power supply into the
port on the side of the drop-in tray charger.
3.Plug the AC adaptor into a power outlet.
4.Insert the radio into the tray with the front of the
radio facing the front of the charger, as shown.
Note:When charging a battery attached to a radio,
turn the radio OFF to ensure a full charge.
See “Operational Safety Guidelines” on
page 8 for more information
Drop-in Tray Charger
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Charging a Standalone Battery
A
Charging a Standard Battery
The drop-in tray charger has a removable
bracket that is adjustable depending on the
type of battery that needs to be charged. It is
designed to charge either the battery (with the
radio) or a standalone battery. The drop-in tray
charger's default position will charge a
standard battery. The following image shows
the orientation for each battery:
To charge only the battery - at step 4, insert the
djustable bracket
Adjustable bracket
battery into the tray, with the inside surface of
the battery facing the front of the charger, as
shown. Ensure the slots in the battery correctly
engage in the charger
Note:Ensure that the bracket in the charger is
adjusted to the correct position for either
Standard or High capacity battery. See
“Charging a Standard Battery” on page 23
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Figure 1: Identifying the Drop-In Charger ’s Position Before
Standard
Charging the Battery
High and Ultra High Capacity
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Charging a High Capacity or Ultra
High Capacity Battery
Removable
Piece
Removable
Piece
Turn around
horizontal
180 degree
To convert the charger from the default setup to
accommodate the High capacity or Ultra High
capacity battery:
1.Squeeze both tabs on each side of the
removable bracket in the drop-in charger tray
and lift the bracket from the charger tray.
2.Rotate the removable bracket 180 degrees and
replace it by fitting it in the charger slot until it
snaps. The label on the removable bracket
should show ‘High & Ultra Capacity Battery’
facing front of the charger.
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3.Repeat same procedure to return to the
charging a Standard Battery position. Label on
the removable bracket should show ‘Standard
Battery’ facing front.
Note:Make sure the bracket is assembled
correctly for both standalone battery and
battery (with radio)
Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators
Standard Charger LED Indicator
Status LED Status Comments
Power ON
ChargingBlinking red (slow)The charger is currently charging
Charging
Complete
Battery Fault(*)Blinking red (fast)Battery had a fault when battery was inserted
Notes:
•(*) Normally re-seating the battery pack will correct this issue.
•(**) Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power supply is being used
Steady red indication for 3
seconds
Steady red indication Battery is fully charged
The charger has powered up
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Rapid Charger LED Indicator
Status LED Status Comments
Power ON
ChargingBlinking greenThe charger is currently charging
Top-off Charging Blinking green (slow)Battery is near fully charged
Charge
Complete
Battery Fault (*) Blinking red (fast)Battery has a fault when battery was inserted
Waiting to
Charge (**)
Notes:
•(*) Normally re-seating the battery pack will correct this issue.
•(**) Battery temperature is too warm or too cold or wrong power supply is being used
Steady green indication for 3
seconds
Steady green indicationBattery is fully charged
Double-blink yellow
indications
The charger has powered up
Battery charging conditions not suitable
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Estimated Charging Time
The following table provides the estimated charging time of the battery. For further details, see
“Battery” on page 80.
Estimated Charging Time
Charging
Battery Type
Solution
Standard Charging
Solution
Rapid Charging
Solution
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StandardHigh Capacity
7 hours12 hours13 hours
1.5 hours3 hours3.5 hours
Ultra High
Capacity
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Charging a Radio and Battery using
a Multi Unit Charger- MUC (Optional
Accessory)
Notes:
•This Multi Unit Charger also allows you to clone
up to 3 radios (3 Source radios and 3 Target
radios). Refer to page 51 for details.
•Further details on MUC’s operation are explained
in the Instructions Sheet provided with the MUC.
For part number details, refer to the Accessories
section.
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The Multi Unit Charger (MUC) allows drop-in
charging of up to 6 radios or batteries. Batteries
can be charged with the radios or removed and
placed in the MUC separately. Each of the 6
charging pockets can hold a radio or battery,
but not both.
1.Place the charger on a flat surface.
2.Insert the power cord plug into the MUC’s jack.
3.Plug the cord into an AC outlet.
4.Turn the radio OFF.
5.Set removable bracket for battery type.
6.Insert the radio or battery into the charging
pocket.
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MUC LED Indicator
StatusLED StatusComments
Charging
Charge
Complete
Battery
Fault (*)
Note:(*) Normally re-seating the battery pack
Steady Red
Indication
Steady Green
Indication
Blinking red
(fast)
will correct this issue.
The charger is
currently charging
Battery is fully
charged
Battery was faulty
when inserted
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