Entel HT Series Quick Start User Guide

Introduction

The Entel HT series offers a professional range of commercial-grade portable radios designed and manufactured to meet IP68 specifications, providing total protection against water and dust intrusion. To meet your exact requirements, radios may have been customized by your Entel authorized dealer. These specific features will be explained in a separate guide issued by the dealer.

Packing List

• HTxxx: Radio
• CSAHT: Rapid charger (not supplied with HTxx5 & HTxx6)
• CNBxxx: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
• CBHxxx: Spring loaded belt clip
• CATxxx: High efficiency antenna

Optional Accessories

Attaching and removing accessories

To attach an accessory, remove the accessory cover by unscrewing the locking screw anti-clockwise. It is recommended to leave the cover attached or store it in a safe place. Plug the accessory into the socket, then carefully tighten the locking screw clockwise until finger tight. Do not over-tighten or use any implement.

To remove an accessory, unscrew the locking screw of the accessory by hand in an anti-clockwise direction. Ensure you re-fit the accessory socket cover, as the radio is not submersible without the socket covered.

Battery Information

Battery Charging

1. Connect the AC adapter to the charger pod and plug it in.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Insert the battery pack into the charger pod, either with or without the radio attached. The charger LED status light changes to red, indicating charging has begun.
4. When charging is complete, the charger LED status changes from red to green. A fully discharged battery pack will take approximately 3 hours to recharge.

A flashing red LED on the charger indicates a problem with the battery. Remove the battery from the charger and consult your Entel Dealer.

Battery Pack Precautions

• Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged, as this may reduce its lifespan.
• After charging is complete, remove the battery from the charger. If the charger's power is turned off and on again, charging will restart, potentially overcharging the battery.
• Please ensure the radio is turned off before placing it in the charger and never switch a radio on whilst it is in the charger.
• Only use Entel branded battery packs and chargers.
• Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery in a fire.
• Do not charge the radio and/or battery pack if they are wet.

DANGER: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE BATTERY IN ANY WAY!

Your Entel battery pack incorporates a safety circuit to avoid danger. If this safety circuit is damaged or bypassed, or if the battery cells are damaged directly, they may generate extreme heat, smoke, rupture, and emit flames.

Controls & Indicators

The HT series is available in several configurations:

Non Display Model

Controls:

• 1. On/Off button: Press and hold to turn the radio on or off.
• 2. Volume control
• 3. Channel control
• 4. Push To Talk (PTT) button: Press to speak and release to listen.
• 5. Dealer programmable button (consult your dealer for more information).
• 9. Microphone

3 Key LCD Model

Controls:

• 1. On/Off button: Press and hold to turn the radio on or off.
• 2. Volume control
• 3. Channel control
• 4. Push To Talk (PTT) button: Press to speak and release to listen.
• 5. Dealer programmable button (consult your dealer for more information).
• 7. LED indicator
• 9. Microphone

8 Key LCD Model

Controls:

• 1. On/Off button: Press and hold to turn the radio on or off.
• 2. Volume control
• 3. Channel control
• 4. Push To Talk (PTT) button: Press to speak and release to listen.
• 5. Dealer programmable button (consult your dealer for more information).
• 6. Dealer programmable Soft Key (long press only).
• 7. LED indicator
• 9. Microphone

20 Key LCD Model

Controls:

• 1. On/Off button: Press and hold to turn the radio on or off.
• 2. Volume control
• 3. Channel control
• 4. Push To Talk (PTT) button: Press to speak and release to listen.
• 5. Dealer programmable button (consult your dealer for more information).
• 6. Dealer programmable Soft Key (long press only).
• 7. LED indicator
• 8. Keypad buttons
• 9. Microphone

LED Indicator Status

• Red steady: Transmitting
• Red flashing slowly: Battery needs recharging
• Green steady: Receiving
• Amber steady: Invalid signal being received
• Amber flashing rapidly: Scanning
• Amber pulsing: In standby mode

Preparing Your Radio for Use

Attaching/removing the antenna

To attach, carefully align the antenna with the socket. Screw in the antenna clockwise (taking care not to cross the thread) until it is seated firmly, with the accessory cover's rubber ring between the antenna and the top of the radio (visualized as A).

To remove, unscrew the antenna anti-clockwise (visualized as B).

Attaching/removing the battery pack

To 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 the battery by tightening the screw clockwise by hand. Do not use any implement or over-tighten (visualized as C).

To remove, unscrew the locking screw anti-clockwise and pull the battery away from the top of the radio (visualized as D).

Switching On, Reception and Switching Off

1. To switch on, press and hold the on/off button (1) on the front of the radio.
2. When the radio has passed its diagnostic tests, it will emit a fanfare tone.
3. The radio will enter standby mode, indicated by the LED flashing amber once every 5 seconds, signaling that the radio is ready for use.
4. Adjust the volume control to select the desired volume level.
5. Using the channel buttons, ensure you have the correct channel selected.
6. When receiving a valid signal, the LED will illuminate steady green, and audio will be emitted from the radio's speaker or audio accessory (if attached).
7. When finished using the radio, switch it off by pressing and holding the on/off button (1) until the radio beeps and the LED/LCD is extinguished.

Transmitting

1. Perform steps 1 through 5 from the "Switching On" section.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel to ensure it is clear.
3. When receiving a signal, wait until the signal stops before transmitting. The radio cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.
4. Press the Push To Talk (PTT) button (4) to begin your transmission. The LED will illuminate red to confirm transmission.
5. For best transmitted speech quality, talk directly into the radio's microphone (9) at approximately 4cm (1.5 inches) between your mouth and the radio.
6. Note: Talking into the top of the radio or with your mouth further away may result in poor quality speech.
7. When the transmission is finished, release the PTT button.

Accessories Table

The Entel ATEX transceivers should only be used with the specific, permitted accessories, as detailed above.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Entel UK Limited of: 320 Centennial Ave, Centennial Park, Elstree, WD6 3TJ, United Kingdom, declares that the radio equipment type HT446, HT700 V2 series, HT800 V2 series, HT900 V2 series, HT800 V2 series and HT900 V2 series is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.entel.co.uk/red

This declaration is valid for Directive 2014/34/EU for HT800 V2 Series, HT900 V2 Series, EN 60079-0:2012, EN 60079-11:2012.

Related certificates:

• HT800 V2 Series, HT900 V2 Series: Sira 10ATEX2066X
• HT9XX marking: Ex II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
• HT8XX marking: Ex II 2G Ex ib IIA T4 Gb

Sira Certification. Unit 6, Hawarden Industrial Park, Hawarden, Deeside. CH5 3US, UK. Notified Body No. 0518.

Quality Assurance Notification: Intertek. Intertek House, Leatherhead KT22 7SB, UK. Notified Body No. 0359.

Name: Mike Jamieson
Position: Quality Manager
Date: 1st May 2017
Signed:

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Contact Information

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• Phone: +44 (0)20 8236 0032
• Email: info@entel.co.uk
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