Entel HT844 Setup guide

HTx44 Series
HT544 |HT844 |HT944
Quick Start User Guide
Designed in the United Kingdom
CONTACT
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[phone] [email protected] entel.co.uk
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Model Description ATEX IECEx Permitted models
CNB550E 1800mAh Li-Ion battery pack All HT500 Series
CNB950E 1800mAh Li-Ion battery pack All HT800 V2, HT900 V2
CMP500 Speaker/microphone All HT500 Series
CMP950 Speaker/microphone All HT800 V2, HT90 0 V2
CHP950D Ear defender headset   All HT500, HT8 00 V2, HT900 V2
CHP950HS Ear defender headset   All HT500, HT8 00 V2, HT900 V2
CHP950HD Ear defender headset   All HT500, HT8 00 V2, HT900 V2
PTT 951 Push to talk switch   All HT500, HT8 00 V2, HT900 V2
PTT950E Push to talk switch   All HT500, HT8 00 V2, HT900 V2
PTT 951E Push to talk switch   All HT500, HT800 V2, HT900 V2
PTT 951C Push to talk switch   All HT500, HT800 V2, HT900 V2
CXR16/950 Throat earphone/microphone   All HT500, HT8 00 V2, HT900 V2
CXR5/9 50 Skull earphone/microphone   All HT500, HT8 00 V2, HT900 V2
EA12/95 0 Earphone/microphone   All HT50 0, HT80 0 V2, HT90 0 V2
EA15/95 0 Earphone/microphone   All HT500, HT800 V2, HT900 V2
EA19/9 5 0 Earphone/microphone   All HT500, HT800 V2, HT900 V2
EHP950 Earphone   All HT500, HT800 V2, HT900 V2
Savox C-C500 Cer t no. VTT 06 ATEX 04 3X   All HT800 V2, HT900 V2
Savox 100 + Cert no. VTT 06 ATEX 036X HT9 81, HT9 81S
Savox 40 0 Cert no. VTT 0 5 ATEX 009X HT9 81, HT9 81S
Savox, FPS-COM Cert no. ITS08ATEX25772X HT981, HT981S, HT983, HT983U, HT983S, HT983SU
SABRE-COM Cert no. ITS 03ATEX 21290X HT981, HT981S, HT983, HT983U, HT983S, HT983SU
FPS- COM-Plus VA R-C Cert no. ITS11ATEX 27318X All HT800 V2, HT900 V2
The Entel ATEX and IECEx transceivers should only be used with the specic, permitted accessories, as detailed above.

PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE
Attaching/removing the antenna
Attaching / removing the battery pack
To attach, carefully align the antenna with the
socket. Screw in the antenna and clockwise
(taking care not to cross the thread) until it
is seated rmly wit h the accessory c over’s
rubber ring between the antenna and the top
of the radio (A).
1. To remove, unscrew the antenna
anti-clockwise ( B).
1. 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
battery by tightening the screw cl ockwise
by hand. (Do not use any implement or over
tighten). (C)
2. To remove, unscrew the locking screw
anti- clockwise and pull the bat tery away
from the top of the radio. (D)
A
B
C
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. Wh en the radi o has pas se d it s diagn ostic tests,
it will emit a fanfare tone.
3. The radio will enter standby mode. This is
indicated by the LED A mber ashing once
every 5 seconds, signaling that the radio is
ready for use.
4. Adjust the volume control (2) to select the
desired volume level.
5. Using the channel buttons (3) 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 au dio
accessory (if attac hed).
7. When nished using the radio, switch off
by pressing and holding the on /off button
(1) until the radio beeps and the LED/ LCD is
extinguished.
TRANSMITTING
1. Per form steps 1 through to 5 above.
2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel
and make sure it is clear.
3. When receiving a signal, wait until the signal
stops before transmitting. The radio cannot
transmit and receive simultaneously.
4. Pr es s the Pu sh To Ta lk (P T T) bu t to n (4) to b e gi n
your transmission. To conrm transmission the
LED illuminates red.
5. For best transmitted speech quality, you must
talk directly into the radio’s microphone (9) at
around 4cm between your mouth and the radio
complete, the charger.
6. Please note: if you talk into the top of the
radio or with your mouth further away, you will
transmit poor quality speech.
7. When the transmission is nished release the
PTT button.
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Entel UK Limited of:
320 Centennial Ave, Centennial Park,
Elstree. WD6 3TJ United Kingdom
Declare that the radio equipment t ype
HT54 4, HT84 4 V2 and HT9 44 V2 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
HT544, HT84 4 V2 series, HT944 V2 series
EN 60079 -0:2012
EN 6 0 07 9 -11 :2 01 2
Related certicates:
HT84 4 V2 series, HT944 V2 series
Sira 10ATEX2066X
HT9X X marking Ex ll 2G Ex ib llC T4 Gb
HT8X X marking Ex ll 2G Ex ib llA T4 Gb
HT544
IECEx SIR 10.0097X
Marking Ex ll 2G Ex ib llA T4 Gb
Sira Certication. Unit 6, Hawarden Industrial
Park,Hawarden, Deeside. CH5 3US, UK
Noti ed Body No. 0518
Quality Assurance Notication:
Intertek. Intertek House, Leatherhead
KT22 7SB, UK
Noti ed Body No. 0359
Name: Mike Jamieson
Position: Quality Manager
Date: 1st May 2017
Signed:
www.entel.co.uk
All Rig hts Reser ved. Copyr ight Entel UK L td.
Quick Start User Guide V2.7
HTx44 Series
HT544 |HT844 |HT944
INTRODUCTION
Th e Entel HTx4 4 se ri es are a ran ge of pr ofessiona l IP 68 sub me rs ib le marine
han dhe ld ra dio s tha t ope rat e on th e VH F mar ine band. They have 56 marine
international channels and 36 dealer programmable private c hannels.
This quick guide provides basic guidance for operat ing your radio.
A f ull version of this user guide is available to download from our website:
www.entel.co.uk.
To meet your exact requirements, the radio may have been customise d
by your Entel dealer. These features will be ex plained in a separate guide
issued by the deal er.
PACK ING LIST
HTx44 Marine VHF radio
CNBx xx Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
CBH9 50 Spring loaded belt c lip
CCAHT Trickle charger pod
CAT40 Hi gh efc iency antenna
CWCHT Mains adaptor
ASPACKCAHV3 Bulkhead screw and spacer kit
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Attaching and removing accessories
1. To attach an accessor y, remo ve the accessory
cover by unscrewing the locking screw anti-
clockwise (leave the cover attached or store in
a safe place).
2. Plug the accessory into the socket, then
carefully tighten the locking screw clockwise
until nger tight (do not over tighten or use any
implement).
3. To remove an accessory, unscrew the lo cking
screw of the accessory by hand in an anti -
clockwise direction.
4. Ensure you re-t the accessory socket cover
(the radio is not submersible without the socket
covered).
BAT TERY I NFOR MATI ON
Battery charging
1. Connect the AC adapter to t he charger pod and plug in.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Inser t the battery pack into the charger pod either with or without the
radio attached. The charger LED st atus light changes to red and c harging
begins.
4. When charging is complete, the charger status LED changes from red
to green (a fully discharged battery pack will take approximately 6 hours
to recharge).
CAUTION
BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS
• Do not recharge the batter y pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so
may reduce the life of the bat tery pack.
• After charging is complete, remove the battery from the charger.
• Please ensure that the radio is tur ned off before placing it in the charger
and never switch a radio on whilst in the charger.
• Only use Entel branded battery pac ks and chargers.
• Do not short the batter y terminals or dispose of the batter y in a re.
• Do not charge the radio and /or battery pack if they are wet.
DANGER
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE BAT TERY IN ANY WAY!
Your Entel battery pack incorporates a safety circuit to avoid danger, if the
safety circuit is damaged or bypassed, or the battery cells are damaged
directly, they may generate extreme heat, smoke, rupture and emit ames.
Above approvals apply to specic models only
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
2
3
7
6
8
1
5
4
5
7 KEY LCD
1. On/Off but ton. Press and hold to turn the radio on o r off
2. Volume control
3. Channel up / down buttons
4. Push To Talk (PTT) button: press to speak and release to listen.
5. Dealer programmable button (ask your dealer for more information).
6. LED Indi cator
Red steady - Transmitting
Red ashing slowly - Battery needs recharging
Green - Receiving
7. Change channel mode from INT/USA /CAN
8. MEM But ton: Adds or removes the currently selected channel to or
form the scan list .
SCAN Button: St arts/stops scanning the channels added to the scan
list plus CH16.
16 Butt on: Toggles between the currently selected channel and
channel 16.
MON Button: Short press momentarily opens squelch. Long press
latche s squelch open (shor t press re-sets).
9. Microphone
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