Teltronic U PTMDT500760D User Manual

User Guide

MDT-500-2 Mobile Radio

Original Instructions: ENGLISH
Document Number: MOD-16-2125
Issue 1.7

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and the liability of Teltronic S.A.U. and/or PowerTrunk Inc. for any errors and omissions shall be limited to the correction
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Contact Details

PowerTrunk, Inc.
66 York Street Jersey City
NJ 07302
U.S.A.
T: [phone]
F: [phone]

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CONTENTS

Safety 5

Compliance 6

MDT-500-2 connections 9

Unpacking 10

Additional equipment 11

Console options and accessories 12

Console accessories 12

Internal back-up battery 13

Connection with the MDT-500-2 mobile radio 14

Console and Application Interface Unit 14

Mobile radio audio control 15

Customisation 16

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Safety

READ THE TETRA PRODUCT SAFETY GUIDE SUPPLIED WITH THE
PRODUCT FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SAFELY
OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.

ALWAYSPOWEROFF the mobile radio in environments where RF wireless
devices could potentially cause an explosion. Potentially hazardous areas are
not always signed. Obey all signs and instructions relating to the usage of RF
wireless devices.

ONLYfit an approved accessory. If a non-approved acccessory is fitted, it
may compromise the product safety ratings and may void any product
warranty.

DONOT attempt to dismantle this product. Servicing and repairs to this
product must be performed by trained service technicians at PowerTrunk
approved service centres.

Important safety notes about the antenna

Only use PowerTrunk approved antennas with this product. PowerTrunk
TETRA radios have been tested and certified for European and FCC safety
and compliance regulations using the following antennas:

Model Antenna (part no.)

MDT-500-2 LPL-810

The use of non-approved antennas may damage the product, will result in
the non-compliance with regulatory requirements, compromise the product
safety ratings, reduce the length of operating time and will invalidate the
product warranty.

NEVER touch the antenna when your radio is transmitting, this may cause a
minor burn to the skin and may affect the operational range of the antenna.

NEVER use your radio without an antenna attached.

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NEVER use your radio if the antenna shows signs for damage.

Transmitting without an antenna may damage your radio.

The antenna should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
1m from any person or other antenna.

Exposure to RF energy

PowerTrunk designs and manufactures products to meet strict guidelines and
international standards relating to Radio Frequency (RF) energy and the
potential health risks associated with using RF wireless devices. If you have
any concerns relating to long term health risks associated with using RF
wireless devices, you should obtain advice from your employer.

Operation

It is the responsibility of the person operating the product to ensure that it is
operated safely at all times, and that local laws and regulations governing the
usage of Radio Frequency (RF) wireless devices are observed. Obey all signs
and instructions relating to the usage to RF wireless devices.

To reduce the potential risk of damage to the transmitter power amplifier
contained within this equipment, PowerTrunk recommend a duty cycle of 1
minute of transmit followed by 4 minutes of Receive/Standby specifically in
P25 mode.

Compliance

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Regulations

PowerTrunk TETRA radios generate, use and radiate RF energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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