Entel DX-IS Series Setup guide

Designed in the United Kingdom
Quick Start User Guide
DX-IS Series

Quick Start User Guide V1.1
INTRODUCTION
The DX-IS Series is a commercial grade radio intrinsically safe certified to UL913
5th Ed by SGS. Your radio can be configured with Digital and Analogue channels
(VHF models analogue only) and to meet your exact requirements the radio may
have been customised by your Entel Dealer.
These features will be explained in a separate guide issued by the Dealer.
BATTERY INFORMATION
Battery charging
1. Connect the AC adapter to the charger pod and plug 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 and charging begins.
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 ashing red LED on the charger indicates there is a problem with the battery.
Remove the battery from the charger and consult your Entel Dealer.
CAUTION
BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS
• Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so may
reduce the life of the battery pack.
• After charging is complete, remove the battery from the charger. If the power
to the charger is turned off and on again, charging will restart and the battery
will become overcharged.
• Please ensure that the radio is turned off before placing it in the charger and
never switch a radio on whilst in the charger.
• Only use battery pack product code CNB450E-IS.
• 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.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
• Storage temp: -20°C ~ +25°C / humidity range: 65 ±20%RH.
• Keep out of reach of children.
DANGER
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE BATTERY 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.
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
Repair and maintenance of this product can only be carried out by Entel. Any
damage to the anti-tamper seal will invalidate the product approval. Should you have
any difficulties in operating this product please contact your Entel Dealer for support.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Attaching and removing accessories
To attach an accessory, remove the
accessory cover by unscrewing the
locking screw anticlockwise (leave
cover attached or store 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 anticlockwise direction.
To prevent corrosion or damage to the
accessory connector terminals ensure
either a) the accessory cover is fitted or
b) an accessory is securely fitted, never
leave the terminals exposed.
PACKING LIST
DXxxx-IS Radio
CSAHX Rapid charger
CNB450E-IS Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
CBH450E Spring loaded belt clip
CATxxx High efficiency antenna
DX-IS Series
Only use Entel original accessories, use of non-approved 3rd party
accessories will invalidate your intrinsically safe approval.

CONTROLS & INDICATORS
1. On/Off/Volume control.
Rotate clockwise to turn on and increase
volume. Rotate anticlockwise to reduce
volume and turn off.
2. Channel control
3. Accessory socket
4. Push-To-Talk (PTT) button.
Press to speak and release to listen.
5. Dealer programmable buttons
(ask your Dealer for more information)
DISPLAY - UHF MODEL DISPLAY - VHF MODEL
6. LED indicator
Red Steady - Transmitting
Red Double Flash - Low Battery
Red Fast Flash - Error
Green Steady - Receiving
Green Steady (AM) - Monitoring Channel
Green slow ash (DM) - Digital call hang time
Amber steady - Receiving invalid signal
Amber Flash every 5-seconds - Radio in standby
Amber Rapid Flash - Scanning
7. Navigation key - channel up/down
8. Microphone
9. Monitor
10. Quick access channel 16
11. Scan memorised channels
12. Programmable button
13. Memorise channels for scan
NON DISPLAY
1
5
6
3
2
8
Talk here 7
8
11
13
9
10
12
Talk here
7
1
5
6
3
21
5
6
3
2
8
Talk here
5
4
5
4
5
4

PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE
Attaching / removing the antenna
1. 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 (A).
2. To remove, unscrew the antenna anti-clockwise
(B).
4. Adjust the volume control (1) to select the
desired volume level.
5. Using the channel control (2), 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 off by
turning the on/off/volume control (1) counter
clockwise until it clicks and the radio will be
switched off.
TRANSMITTING
1. Perform 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. Press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button (4) to begin
your transmission. To confirm transmission the
LED will illuminate red.
5. For best transmitted speech quality, you must
talk directly into the radio’s microphone (8) at
around 4cm between your mouth and the radio.
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 finished release the
PTT button.
Attaching / removing the battery pack
1. To attach (C), locate the pegs on the bottom of
the battery into the slots on the radio and pull
the 2 latches downwards, carefully pushing
the battery into the radio. Release the latches
ensuring the battery is full attached.
2. To remove (D), pull down the 2 latches and
carefully pull the battery away from radio.
SWITCHING ON, RECEPTION AND
SWITCHING OFF
1. To switch on rotate the on/off/volume control (1)
on the top of the radio clockwise, you will hear a
click from the control.
2. When the radio has passed its diagnostic tests, it
will emit a fanfare tone.
3. The radio will enter standby mode. This is
indicated by the LED ashing amber once every
5 seconds, signaling that the radio is ready for
use.
CONTACT
For more information about our products, please contact us:
[phone] [email protected] entel.co.uk
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