Sonim Xpand Direct User Manual

XPand Direct Mode User Guide

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XPand Direct Mode for XP5s

1 – removable, external antenna with standa rd SMA connector 2 – LED for XPand Direct Mode s tatus 3 – retaining screw, remains screwed into XPand Direct Mode housi ng 4 – XPand Di rect Mode front 5 – XPand Di rect Mode back

XPand Direct Mode for XP8

1 – removable, external antenna with s tandard SMA connector 2 – LED for XPand Direct Mode s tatus 3 – retai ni ng screw, remains screwed into XPand Direct Mode housing 4 – XPand Di rect Mode front 5 – XPand Di rect Mode back

Installation Instructions for XPand Direct Mode

Step 1 – push the screws out from the inside of the XPand Direct Mode access ory. Do not unscrew the screws from the XPa nd Direct Mode. The screws retain inside of the accessory to allow for easy insertion a nd removal , and prevent l os s.

Step 2 – insert the XPand Direct Mode accessory on the handset.

Step 3 – load Sonim XPand Direct Mode application from Playstore for XP8 or from Sonim SCOUT App Upda ter for XP5s . Alternatively, consult your mobile operator or third party application partner for integration. Soni m Software Development Ki t (SDK) i s availa ble at www.soni mtech.allbound.com.

Sonim 1-Year Limited Warranty

Sonim provi des a limited 1-year warra nty for this accessory (hereinafter referred to as “Product”). Subj ect to the conditions of this limited 1 -year Warranty Soni m warrants this product to be free from maj or defects i n design, material and workmanship at the time of i ts origi nal purchase by a consumer, and for a subsequent period of one (1) year.

Condi tions

1) This warranty does not cover any fa ilure of the Product due to normal wear and tear, or due to misuse or

abuse, including but not limited to us e in other than the normal and customary manner, in accordance with the Sonim Product speci ficati ons and i nstructions for use and maintenance of the Product. Nor does this warranty cover any fail ure of the Product due to software or hardware modi fication or adjustment, acts of God or damage resulti ng from li quid i nteracting with the Product beyond what i s described as acceptabl e in the user gui de for the Product.

2) This warranty does not cover Product failures caused by installations , modifications, or repair or openi ng

of the Product perfor med by any person other than a Sonim-authorized person. Tamperi ng with a ny of the seals on the Product will void the warra nty.

3) The warranty does not cover Product failures, which have been caused by use of other peri phera l devices,

which are not Soni m certi fied and intended for us e with the Product.

4) THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRIT TEN OR ORAL, OTHER THAN THIS PRINTED LIMITED

WARRANTY. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMP LIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE D URATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONIM OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WH ATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS; TO THE FULL EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES CAN BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

For Techni cal or Warranty Support:

Email support@s oni mtech.com Cal l 1 (800) 858-9460

Live Chat Support: www.sonimtech.com/index.php/s upport/online-support

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sonim DM App?

Sonim Direct Mode (“DM”) appl ication (“App”) works with your Soni m XP5s and XP8 devices, and compatibl e

Sonim XPand Direct Mode accessory, to communicate when you have no s ervi ce. With the Soni m DM App, you can talk, text, use maps , and share your l ocation with other Soni m DM App users who are within range when you have

no cellular or Wi-Fi service. Sonim XPand Direct Mode accessory is required in order for the Sonim DM App to work with the Sonim XP5s or XP8 handset.

How does it work? Sonim DM App works by creating a local i zed network between users that are within range of one another. Each time you use push-to-talk, text, or location sharing in the app, the data is sent directly through this network.

When would I use it? Anytime you a re in a l ocation that has no cell ul ar servi ce li ke rural environments, forests, ins i de large buil dings , inside tunnels, or when cellular coverage is down like in a major storm or other natural dis aster. You ca n also use Sonim DM when you are in cellular coverage.

Does Sonim DM App connect others through internet? No, Soni m DM networks operate i ndependently of cell ul ar or Wi-Fi. It connects other Sonim XPand Direct Mode users only when they are within range.

In what range does Sonim DM work? LOS (Line of Sight) Range – 2 miles for calls, 4 miles for text and location sharing

NLOS (No-Line of Si ght) Range – 1 miles for cal ls, 2 mil es for text and l ocation sharing

Above values are in test conditions. Actual range and voice qual i ty depends on the environment of usage.

What frequencies does Sonim DM use? Sonim DM operates i n the ISM915 band (902 -928 MHz).

Does Sonim DM work with other walkie-talkies or two-way radios? No, Soni m DM only works with other Sonim DM enabled XP5s or XP8 handsets.

Can I use Sonim XPand Direct Mode accessory with non-Sonim mobile devices? No, the Sonim XPand Direct Mode accessory wil l not work with non-Soni m mobile devices. It wil l only work Sonim XP5s and XP8 hands ets.

Do I need to charge the Sonim XPand DM Accessory? No, there is no need to cha rge the Sonim XPand Direct Mode accessory. It cons umes very l i ttle power from the handset so you should not expect a major decrease in hands et battery life.

How do I reset Sonim XPand Direct Mode accessory? In the Soni m DM App, navigate to Menu >> Settings >> Reset.

Will I receive traditional mobile phone calls while using Sonim DM App? Yes, you will receive traditiona l mobile phone calls provi ded you are in cell ul ar coverage.

Will I receive PTT calls while using Sonim DM App? Yes, you will receive PTT cal l s provided you are in cell ul ar coverage. However, you wil l not receive PTT cal l s when using Channel and Code feature.

Is there any charge for using the Sonim DM App? No, there are no addi tional charges for usi ng the Sonim DM app. Once you have purcha sed the Sonim XPand Direct Mode a ccess ory the application wil l work at no addi tional cost.

Is there any charge for using OFFLINE Maps in the Sonim DM App? No, there is no charge for us i ng the OFFLINE Maps feature of Sonim DM. © 2018 Sonim Technol ogies Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1825 S. Grant Street Sui te 200, San Mateo, CA 94402 - USA Tel : +1.650.378.8100 Fax : +1.650.378.8109

Does Sonim XPand Direct Mode accessory and application create a mesh network? No, the current versi on of the accessory does not support mesh networking.

Is the antenna on the XPand Direct Mode accessory removable? Yes, it is a standard SMA connector, a nd easy to replace. Pleas e visi t soni mtech.com or store.sonimtech.com for replacement antenna opti on.

Are the screws on the XPand Direct Mode accessory retaining and replaceable? Yes, the screws retain in the a ccess ory, however they a re eas y to repl ace. Please visit soni mtech.com or store.sonimtech.com for replacement screws.

Are my existing Bluetooth or wired accessories compatible with XPand Direct Mode and app?

Audio is routed through the XP5s or XP8 ha nds et, or connected and compatible accessories.

What is the warranty of the XPand Direct Mode accessory?

One year li mited liability warranty. Pleas e reach out to s upport@sonimtech.com for warranty support.

Is the XPand Direct Mode non-incendive C1D2 like the XP5s and XP8 handsets?

No, the XPand Direct Mode accessory is not non-incendive C1D2.

Do you provide a software development kit (“SDK”) for application developers?

Yes, Sonim SDK is available at www.soni mtech.al l bound.com.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This device compli es with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is s ubj ect to the following two condi tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) thi s device must accept any i nterference received, incl uding interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the li mits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pa rt 15 of the FCC Rules. These li mits are designed to provide reasona ble protection against harmful interference i n a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ins talled and used in accordance with the i ns tructions, may cause ha rmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference wil l not occur in a particular installa tion. If this equipment does caus e harmful interference to radio or television reception, whi ch can be determined by tur ning the equipment off a nd on, the user is encoura ged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the s eparation between the equipment a nd receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circui t different from that to which the receiver i s connected.  Consult the dealer or an experi enced radi o/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressl y approved by the party responsi ble for compliance cou ld void the user's authority to opera te this equipment. This trans mitter must not be co-l ocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Radi ation Exposure Statement: This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radi o waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed th e emissi on li mits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy s et by the Federal Communications Commissi on of the U.S. Government.

The expos ure standard for wireless device employs a unit of meas urement kno wn as th e Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Th e SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. *Tests for SAR are conducted usi ng standard operating posi tions accepted by the FCC with the device trans mitting at its highest certified power l evel i n all tested frequency bands .

Industry Canada Statement

 This device compli es with Indus try Canada li cense-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subj ect to the

following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause interference, a nd

2) this device must accept any interference, i ncluding interference that may cause undesired operation of

the device.

 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industri e Canada appl i cables aux appareils radio exempts de

licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

2) l'utili sateur de l'appa reil doit accepter tout broui llage radi oélectrique subi , même si le broui llage est

susceptibl e d'en compromettre l e fonctionnement.

 This Class B digi tal apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  Cet appareil numérique de l a classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada .

 This device compli es with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subj ect to the condition that this device

does not cause harmful interference.

 Cet appareil est conforme à la norme RSS-310 d'Indus tri e Cana da. L'opération est soumis e à la condition que

cet a ppareil ne provoque aucune interférence nuisi ble.

 This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter, except tested buil t-in radi os.

 Cet appareil et son antenne ne doi vent pas être s itués ou fonctionner en conj onction avec une a utre antenne

ou un a utre émetteur, exception fa ites des radios intégrées qui ont été testées.

Radiation Exposure Statement: The product comply wi th the Canada portable RF expos ure limit set forth for an uncontrol led environment and are safe for intended operati on as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower outpu t power if such function is available.

Additional statement for phones:

This device has been tested for compli ance with IC SAR val ues at a typical operati ng near the body. To ensure that RF exposure levels below the l evels tested, us e accessories with this equipment to maintain a mini mum separation distance of 1.0 cm between the body of the user and the device. These accessories should not contain metalli c components. It is poss i ble that the accessories used close to the body that do not meet these requirements are not cons i stent with the SAR limits and it is advisable to avoi d using them.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposi tion pour les appareils portabl es RF pour les Etats -Unis et le Canada établ i es pour un environnement non contrôl é. Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décri t dans ce manuel. La réduction aux expos i tions RF peut être augmentée si l'appareil peut être cons ervé aussi loin que possi ble du corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif est réglé sur la puis sance de sortie la plus fai ble si une tell e fonction est disponible.

Additional statement for phones:

Ce dis posi tif a été testé pour la conformité avec l es val eurs SAR à un fonctionnement typique près du corps . Pour ass urer que les ni veaux d'expos ition aux radiofréquences en deçà des niveaux testés , utiliser des accessoires a vec © 2018 Sonim Technol ogies Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1825 S. Grant Street Sui te 200, San Mateo, CA 94402 - USA Tel : +1.650.378.8100 Fax : +1.650.378.8109

cet équipement pour mai ntenir une distance de sépara tion minimale de 1.0 cm entre l e corps de l'utilisateur et l'appareil. Ces accessoires ne doivent pas contenir des composants métalliques . Il est possible que les accessoires utilis és près du corps qui ne répondent pas à ces exi gences ne sont pas compatibles avec l es limites SAR et il est cons eill é d'éviter de les utili s er.

XPand Direct Mode for XP5s Model ACX03G FCC ID WYPACX03G IC ID 8090A-ACX03G SAR The highest SAR value for the model ACX03G as reported to the FCC when tested for use in front of

face is 0.58W/kg, and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 0.44W/kg (body

worn

measurements differ among device models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements).

XPand Direct Mode for XP8 Model ACX04G FCC ID WYPACX04G IC ID 8090A-ACX04G SAR The highest SAR value for the model ACX04G as reported to the FCC when tested for use in front of

face is 0.85W/kg, and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 1.02W/kg (body worn measurements differ among device models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements).

Professional installation instruction

1. Instal lati on personal This product is designed for specific appli cati on and needs to be installed by a quali fied personal who has RF and related rule knowledge. The general user shall not attempt to instal l or change the setting.

2. Instal lati on location The product shall be installed at a location where th e radiating antenna can be kept 1.0cm from nearby person in normal operation condition to meet regulatory RF exposure requirement.

3. External antenna Use onl y th e antennas whi ch have been approved by the applicant. The non-approved antenna(s) may produce unwanted spurious or excessive RF transmitting power which may lead to the violation of FCC Part15C Canada limit and is prohibi ted.

4. Installati on procedure Please refer to manual for the detail.

5. Warning Please carefully select the installati on position and make sure that the final output power does not exceed the limit set force in relevant rul es. The violati on of the rule could lead to serious federal penal ty.

Instructions d'installation professionnelle

1. Installati on Ce produi t est desti ne a un usage specifique et doit etre installe par unpersonnel qualifie mai trisant les radiofrequences et les regl es s'y rapportant. L'installation et les reglages ne doivent pas etre modi fi es par l'utilisateur final.

2. Empl acement d'installation En usage normal , afin de respecter les exi gences reglementai res concernant l'exposition aux radi ofrequences, ce produit doi t etre instal le de facon a respecter une di stance de 1.0 cm entre l'antenne emettrice et les personnes.

3. Antenn externe.

Utiliser uniiquement l es antennes approuvees par le fabri cant. L'util isation d'autres antennes peut conduire a un niveau de rayonnement ess entiel ou non ess entiel depassant les niveaux limites definis pa r FCC Part15C &Canada, ce qui es t interdit.

4. Procedure d'i nstal l ation Consulter l e manuel d'utilisation.

5. Avertissement Choisir avec soin la position d'i nstallation et s 'ass urer que la puissance de sorti e ne depasse pas les limi tes en vigueur. La violation de cette regle peut conduire a de serieuses penalites federa les.

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