Motorola solutions APX 8000 M2 User manual

APXTM TWO-WAY RADIOS
SNO911-LAW
APX 8000 MODEL 2
Model 2

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CONTENTS 1/1
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FRONT COVER
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CONTENTS 1/1
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DECLARATIONOF CONFORMITY
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RF ENERGYEXPOSURETRAINING AND PRODUCT
SAFETYINFORMATION
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SOFTWAREVERSION
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COPYRIGHTS AND DISCLAIMER
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ANALOGAND DIGITAL AUDIO
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GETTING STARTED
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RADIOPARTS AND CONTROLS
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FLEETMAP
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PREPARINGYOUR RADIO FOR USE
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IDENTIFYING RADIO CONTROLS
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IDENTIFYING STATUS INDICATORS
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GENERALRADIOOPERATION
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ADVANCEDFEATURES
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UTILITIES

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
Responsible Party
Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Address: Motorola Solutions, Inc., 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL60196-1078, U.S.A.
Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744
Hereby declares that the product:
Model Name: APX 8000
conforms to the following regulations:
FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.107(d) and section 15.109(a)
Class B Digital Device
As a personal computer peripheral, this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Industry
Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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RF ENERGY EXPOSURE TRAINING AND PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
National and international regulations require manufacturers to comply with the RF energy exposure limits for portable two-way
radios before they can be marketed.
Your Motorola Solutions two-way radio is designed, manufactured, and tested to comply with all applicable national and
international regulations for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. When two-way radios are used as a
consequence of employment, applicable regulations may require users to be fully aware of and able to control their exposure to
meet occupational requirements.
RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions for
Occupational Use
Note: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions where users are aware of their exposure and can
exercise control over their exposure to meet the requirements in national and international regulations. This radio device isnot
authorized for general population, consumer use.
For more information on what RF energy exposure is, and how to control your exposure to ensure compliance with established
RF exposure limits, consult the following websites:
•https://www.fcc.gov/
•https://www.osha.gov/
•https://osha.europa.eu/en
•http://www.who.int/peh-emf/project/en/
For additional user training information on exposure requirements, consult the following websites:
•https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_us/about/company-overview/corporateresponsibility/governance-and-policies/wireless-
communication-and-healthfaqs.html
•http://learning.motorolasolutions.com/

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RF ENERGY EXPOSURE TRAINING AND PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines
To control your exposure, and ensure compliance with the relevant RF exposure limits, always adhere to the following
guidelines:
•Do not remove any of the RF Exposure Labels if present from this device or its related accessories.
•Attach these instructions to the device when you transfer it to other users.
•Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.
Operating Instructions
•Transmit no more than 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls, release the
PTT button. Transmitting more than 50% of the time may cause RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
•Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of the face with the microphone (and other parts of the radio including the
antenna) at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) away from the nose or lips. Antenna should be kept away from the eye.
•When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Motorola Solutions approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness
for this product.
•DO NOT hold the antenna when the radio is transmitting.
•DO NOT use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a
minor burn can result.
•To ensure continued compliance with applicable RF exposure limits, use only Motorola Solutions approved, supplied or
replacement antennas, batteries, and accessories.
•For a list of Motorola Solutions approved accessories please refer to your user manual or visit www.motorolasolutions.com.

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RF ENERGY EXPOSURE TRAINING AND PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
Acoustic Safety
Exposure to loud noises from any source for extended periods of time may temporarily or permanently affect your hearing.
The louder the volume of the radio, the sooner your hearing will be affected.
Hearing damage from loud noise is sometimes undetectable at first, and can have a cumulative effect.
To protect your hearing, follow these precautions:
•Use the lowest volume necessary to do your job.
•Turn up the volume only if you are in noisy surroundings.
•Turn down the volume before putting on a headset or headphones.
•Limit the amount of time you use a headset or headphones at high volume.
•When using the radio without a headset or headphones, do not place the speaker of the radio directly against your ear.
Medical Devices
If you use a personal medical device, such as a pacemaker or hearing aid, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine
if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

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RF ENERGY EXPOSURE TRAINING AND PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
Operational Warnings
The following explains the operational warnings:
•For Vehicle With Air Bags
–Refer to vehicle manufacturer's manual prior to installation of electronic equipment to avoid interference with air bag
wiring.
–DO NOT place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great
force. If a portable radio is placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the radio may be propelled with
great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
•Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
–Use of a radio that is not intrinsically safe in a potentially explosive atmosphere could result in a serious injury or death.
You should only use a certified Intrinsically Safe radio in potentially explosive atmospheres.
–Explosive atmospheres refer to hazard classified locations that may contain hazardous gas, vapors, dusts, such as fueling
areas below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transferor storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles such as grain, dust or metal powders. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often, but not always,
posted.
–Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere unless it is a radio type specifically
certified for use in hazardous location areas.
–DO NOT remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas, or remove or install antennas. Sparks in a potentially
explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
•Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a
blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.

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RF ENERGY EXPOSURE TRAINING AND PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
Batteries
• Charge your battery using the approved Motorola Solutions charger.
• Use the battery in accordance with its water and/or dust Ingress Protection (IP) rating.
• Do not discard your battery into a fire.
• Do not replace the battery in any area labeled "Hazardous Atmosphere".
• Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, shred, or otherwise attempt to change the form of your battery.
• Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source, such as a hair dryer or microwave oven.
• Do not allow conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains to touch exposed battery terminals.
Repair Repairs to a Motorola Solutions intrinsically safe radio product certified by, for example, FM, UL, CSA,
CENELEC, should only be done at a location that has been audited under the certifying body's repair and
service standard.
Contact Motorola Solutions for assistance regarding repairs and service of Motorola Solutions intrinsically safe
equipment.
A repair constitutes something done internally to the unit that would bring it back to its original condition.
Items not considered as repairs are those in which an action is performed on a unit which does not require the outer casing of
the unit to be opened in a manner that exposes the internal electrical circuits of the unit.

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RF ENERGY EXPOSURE TRAINING AND PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do Not Substitute Options or Accessories
The Motorola Solutions communications equipment certified as intrinsically safe by the approving agency (FM, UL, CSA,
CENELEC) is tested as a complete system which consists of the listed agency Approved portable, Approved battery, and
Approved accessories or options, or both. This Approved portable and battery combination must be strictly observed. There must
be no substitution of items, even if the substitute has been previously Approved with a different Motorola Solutions
communications equipment unit. Approved configurations are listed by the Approving Agency (FM, UL, CSA, CENELEC).
The Intrinsically Safe Approval Label affixed to radio refers to the intrinsically safe classification of that radio product, and the
approved batteries that can be used with that system.
The manual PN referenced on the Intrinsically Safe Approval Label identifies the approved Accessories and or options that can
be used with that portable radio unit.
Using a non-Motorola Solutions-intrinsically safe battery and/or accessory with the Motorola Solutions approved radio unit will
void the intrinsically safe approval of that radio unit.
European Union(EU) Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
The European Union's WEEE directive requires that products sold into EU countries must have the crossed out
trash bin label on the product (or the package in some cases). As defined by the WEEE directive, this cross-out
trash bin label means that customers and end-users in EU countries should not dispose of electronic and electrical
equipment or accessories in household waste. Customers or end-users in EU countries should contact their local
equipment supplier representative or service centre for information about the waste collection system in their
country.

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SOFTWARE VERSION
All the features described in the following sections are supported by the radio's software version R18.00.00 or later.
See Accessing Radio Information to determine your radio's software version.
Check with your dealer or system administrator for more details of all the features supported.
Notice to Users (FCC and Industry Canada)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 247 of the Industry Canada rules per the following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. Changes or modifications made to this device, not expressly approved by Motorola Solutions, could void the user's authority
to operate this equipment.

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COPYRIGHTS AND DISCLAIMER
Computer Software Copyrights
The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola computer programs stored in semiconductor
memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for
copyrighted computer programs including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted
computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer programs contained in the Motorola products described in
this manual may not be copied, reproduced, modified, reverse-engineered, or distributed in any manner without the express
written permission of Motorola. Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by
implication, estoppels, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola, except for the
normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.
Documentation Copyrights
No duplication or distribution of this document or any portion thereof shall take place without the express written permission of
Motorola. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, for any purpose without the express written permission of Motorola.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is carefully examined, and is believed to be entirely reliable. However, no responsibility is
assumed for inaccuracies. Furthermore, Motorola reserves the right to make changes to any products herein to improve
readability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the applications or use of any product or
circuit described herein; nor does it cover any license under its patent rights, nor the rights of others.

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Analog
Digital (IMBE)
Analog Best Case
Digital Best Case
Analog @ 12dB SRF Level
Digital @ 12dB SRF Level
Analog @ 6dB SRF Level
Digital @ 6dB SRF Level
Analog WeakContention
Digital WeakContention
Analog Noticeable Contention
Digital Noticeable Contention
Analog Equal Signal Level Contention
Digital Equal Signal Level Contention
Digital Varying Signal Level Contention
Analog Adjacent Channel Interference
Digital Adjacent Channel Interference
Digital Tones
Analog Feedback
Digital Feedback
Analog and Digital Encrypted System Audio Quality
Disclaimer
ANALOG AND DIGITAL AUDIO
Although digital radio functions similar to analog radio, digital radios however are developed to offer more capabilities and
features than analog radios. For instance, a single digital radio channel can support simultaneous radio users thus reducing
bandwidth consumption. Voice and data can be transmitted in a single transmission without compromising security and privacy
which digital audio are transmitted digitally thereby can be further encrypted. In many situations, digital audio may produce better
audio quality. For example, the digital conversion of user’s voice reduces external background noise, making digital radios ideal
for operating inside noisy environment such as manufacturing and processing plants or outside in windy conditions or crowded
places.
Analog and Digital Audio Quality
The following contains audio samples recorded under varying conditions. To listen, click the icon next to the desired description.

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GETTING STARTED
This Interactive End User Toolkit (IEUTK) covers the basic operation of theAPX 8000 Model 2 and Model 3 portables.
However, your dealer or system administrator may have customized your radio for your specific needs. Check with your dealer
or system administrator for more information.
Adobe Flash player is required to run the demos included with this kit.
Please refer to the Adobe website (http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/) to update/download/install the Adobe Flash Player.
Notations Used in This Tutorial
Throughout the text in this toolkit, you will notice the use of WARNING, Caution, and Note.
These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and the care that must be taken or observed.
An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may result in injury or death if not carefully
observed.
An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which may result in damage to the equipment if not
carefully observed.
Note: An operational procedure, practice, or condition, etc., which is essential to emphasize.

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GETTING STARTED
The following special notations identify certain items:
Example Description
Home button or Buttons and keys are shown in bold print or as an icon.
This means “Press the right side of the 4-way Navigation button.”
Click to play demo of the procedure.
DEMO

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GETTING STARTED
Additional Performance Enhancement
The following are some of the latest creations designed to enhance the security, quality and efficiency of the radios.
ASTRO 25 Enhanced Data
ASTRO25 Enhanced Data is optimized to handle different message sizes and variable update rates from different applications of the radio.
Add Enhanced Data to the Integrated Data system witha software installation to improve data channel efficiency and enable denser network
traffic.
Dynamic System Resilience (DSR)
DSR ensures the radio system is seamlessly switched to a backup master site dynamically in case of system failure. DSR also provides
additional indication e.g. failure detection, fault recovery, and redundancy within the system to address to the user in need. Mechanisms
related to the Integrated Voice and Data (IV & D) or data centric are all supported by DSR.
CrossTalk Prevention
Thisfeature prevents crosstalk scenario from happening, especially when a wideband antenna is used. This feature allows theadjustment
of the Trident TransmittingSSI clock rate in the radio to be varied from the Receiving Frequency. This subsequently reducedthe possibilities
of radio frequency interfering spurs and prevents the issues of crosstalk.
EncryptedIntegrated Data (EID)
EIDprovides security encryption and authentication of IV & D data bearer service communicationbetween the radio and the Customer
Enterprise Network.
SecureNet
SecureNet allows user to perform secured communicationson an Analog or Motorola Data Communication (MDC) channel.
The MDC OTAR feature will allow users to perform OTAR activities on an MDC channel.

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GETTING STARTED
Conventional Talkgroup and Radio Scan Enhancements
A few enhancements have been made to the Conventional Talkgroup at the system. These enhancements improve the Scan feature
operation significantly when multipleagencies are using a single conventional radio frequency channel. These enhancements allow users to
use Selective Squelch to operate on only the subset of talkgroups that are relevant to the users rather than all talkgroups on the channel.
These Scan improvements have been made to eliminate the audio holes that were present and to turn on the busy LED when activityis
present on the channel. Mixed Vote Scan and Standard Conventional Scan configurations are supported.
Priority Operation is also supported.
Up to 30 different talkgroups can be supported using conventional channels. A maximum of four talkgroups can be supported when Vote
Scan channels are being used.
Smart PTT is supported withthis enhancement as Smart PTT prevents users from transmitting while other users are on the channel.
Note: User Selectable Talkgroups are not compatible with this Conventional Talkgroup Enhancement.

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RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS
* These radio controls/buttons are programmable.
Model 2
Microphone
Menu Select
Buttons
4-WayNavigation
Button
On/Off/Volume
Control Knob
3-Position A/B/C
Switch*
A: Zone Select
B: Zone Select
C: Zone Select
Home
Button
Antenna
Main Display
Data Feature
Button
16-Position
Select Knob*
~ Model 2
does not have
number/alphabet
keypad
Conv
Menu
ZONE
SCNL
PRFL
BT
NUIS
MUTE
LOC
BATT
WIFI
Trk
Menu
ZONE
SCNL
PRFL
BT
NUIS
MUTE
LOC
BATT
REKY
IP
WIFI

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RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS
* These radio controls/buttons are programmable.
Light/Flip*
Zone Down*
Zone Up*
Push-to-Talk
(PTT)Button
Main Speaker
On/Off/Volume
Control Knob Top
Display
Antenna
16-Position
Select Knob*
Battery Latch
Battery
Microphone

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RADIO PARTS AND CONTROLS
* These radio controls/buttons are programmable.
Top (Orange)
Button*
Conv: Blank
Trk:Emergency
On/Off/Volume
Control Knob
3-Position A/B/C
Switch*
A: Zone Select
B: Zone Select
C: Zone Select
Top Display 16-Position
Select Knob*
2-Position
Concentric
Switch*
A: Blank
B: Scan
Antenna
LED