Rca Br850u User manual

BR850TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Congratulations on selecting the BR850TM Intrinsically Safe Radio from

RCA Communications Systems - The most trusted name in radio!

Our new series of professional communications equipment establishes a new benchmark in

premium radio products made to perform awlessly under the most demanding commercial

conditions. Cutting edge design, professional grade materials and components, simple operation

and superior assembly quality: RCA Communications Systems has it all, including our exclusive no-

nonsense, three-year “Warranty Protection Program,” one of the most comprehensive warranties

in the communications industry.

To ensure you achieve maximum performance from your BR850TM radio, please be sure to carefully

read this manual.

MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL:

• BR850TM VHF Two-Way Radio

• BR850TM UHF Two-Way Radio

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BR850TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Safety and General Information.....................4

Intrinsically Safe Radio Info........................6-7

Product Inspection.....................................8-9

RCA BR850TM Overview..........................10-11

LED Indicator..........................................12-14

Battery Information.....................................15

Initial Use..............................................15

Applicable Battery Packs........................15

Caution.................................................15

Battery Tips...........................................15

Prolong Battery Life...............................16

Battery Storage.....................................16

Charging the Battery.............................17

Steps for Setting Up Your Battery Charger...18

Antenna Information...................................19

Assembly and Disassembly...........................19

Attaching/Removing the Battery.......19-20

Attaching/Removing the Antenna..........20

Attaching/Removing the Belt Clip..........21

Attaching the Earpiece/Speaker Mic.......21

Basic Operations..........................................22

Programmable Auxiliary Functions...............22

Advanced Operations..................................23

Call 1/Call 2..........................................23

Emergency............................................23

Lone Worker (optional).........................23

Lone Worker Backup (optional).............24

Man Down (optional)............................24

Man Down Backup (optional)...............24

Monitor/Squelch Off (optional).............25

Squelch Level Check/Selectable Squelch Level

(SQL)...25

Scan (optional).....................................26

Scan Backup (optional).........................26

Scrambler (optional).............................27

Talk Around (optional)..........................28

Output Power Check/Adjust Power Level....28

Whisper (optional)...............................28

CONTENTS:

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Whisper Backup (optional)..................28

Battery Power Indicator.......................28

Rental Timer Indicator.........................29

Channel Annunciation Temporary Enable..29

Channel Annunciation........................29

Auto Contact (optional).....................29

Auto Contact Temporary Delete.........30

Channel Lock (optional).....................30

Time-Out Timer (TOT)(optional).........30

Busy Channel Lockout (optional).......30

Battery Save (optional)......................31

Low Battery Alert..............................31

Safety Check (optional).....................31

CTCSS/CDCSS...................................31

DTMF (optional)................................32

2-Tone /MDC1200/RDC2400TM (optional).32

Signalling Logic.................................32

BOT ID and EOT ID (PTT ID) (optional).33

Care and Cleaning......................................33

CONTENTS continued

Troubleshooting..........................................34

Optional Accessories (Intrinsically Safe)..35-37

Radio Specications.....................................38

Glossary......................................................39

Warranty Statement...............................40-43

BR850TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Please observe the following general safety

precautions during all phases of operation,

service and repair of this equipment.

»Unauthorized modication of the radio

may result in failure of the Intrinsically Safe

protection.

Note: “Intrinsically Safe” is for equipment

used in areas where explosion risk can exist.

»Unauthorized service or repair is prohibited.

»Do not disassemble any Intrinsically Safe

products.

»The radio must not be opened in a

hazardous area.

»The battery must be changed in a non-

hazardous area.

»Additional or spare batteries must not be

carried into a hazardous area.

»Use only the intrinsically safe battery

(B850LI-IS) specied by RCA. The use of

other batteries is strictly prohibited and

will result in failure of the Intrinsically Safe

protection.

»The battery must be charged in a non-

hazardous area with the designated

charger CH850R1-IS or CH850R6-IS.

»Use only RCA approved accessories.

»Ensure that the radio is not taken into

Zone 0 areas.

»To avoid electromagnetic interference and/

or compatibility conicts, turn off your

radio in any area where posted notices

instruct you to do so.

»Turn off your radio before boarding an

aircraft. Any use of a radio must be in

accordance with airline regulations or

crew instructions.

»Turn off your radio before entering a

blasting area.

»For vehicles with an air bag, do not place a

radio in the area over an air bag or in the

air bag deployment area.

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»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.

»Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight

over a long time, nor place it close to

heating source.

»When transmitting with a portable radio,

hold the radio in a vertical position with

the microphone 3 to 4 centimeters away

from your lips. Keep antenna at least 2.5

centimeters away from your body when

transmitting.

Please use the Intrinsically Safe BR850TM radio

unit only with RCA dedicated Intrinsically

Safe batteries and accessories in a hazardous

location; otherwise, a dangerously unsafe

condition may result.

Warning:

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Intrinsically Safe Radio Information

Certication -

Intrinsically Safe

Intrinsically Safe Classication

“Intrinsically Safe” is a re safety rating given

to the equipment by SGS North America Inc.

according to ANSI/UL 913 (U.S.) and CSA C22.2

No. 157 (Canada) certication standards.

When the equipment is given this rating, it is

considered safe to use in certain ammable

or combustible atmospheres. Flammable

atmospheres have been categorized by Class,

Division, and Group as described below:

I.S. Classes I, II, III, Division 1,

Groups CDEFG, T3

Class Material

IGas, Vapor, Liquid

II Dust

III Fiber, Flying

Area Classication:

Division Description

1An area where there is or could be

an explosive atmosphere most of

the time under normal operating

conditions

2An area where an explosive

atmosphere exists only under fault

conditions

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BR850TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Group Typical Hazard

AAcetylene

BHydrogen

CEthylene, ethyl ether, cyclopropane

DGasoline, naphtha, butane, propane,

alcohol, acetone, benzol, natural gas

EMetal dust including aluminum, mag-

nesium, and their alloys

FCarbon black, coal or coke dust

GFlour, starch, or grain dust

Classication of Atmospheres:

Class Maximum Surface Temperature

T1 842°F (450°C)

T2 572°F (300°C)

T2A 536 °F (280°C)

T2B 500 °F (260°C)

T2C 446 °F (230°C)

T2D 419 °F (215°C)

T3 392 °F (200°C)

T3A 356 °F (180°C)

T3B 329 °F (165°C)

T3C 320 °F (160°C)

T4 275 °F (135°C)

T4A 248 °F (120°C)

T5 212 °F (100°C)

T6 185 °F (85°C)

Classication of Atmospheres:

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PRODUCT INSPECTION

Prior to unpacking the BR850TM portable

radio, please inspect the packaging for

signs of damage and report any damage or

missing components immediately to your RCA

Communications Systems Sales and Service

Outlet. Every BR850TM portable radio comes

with the following items:

Item Qty.(PCS)

BR850-IS - Handheld Radio 1

B850LI-IS - Li-Ion Battery (1700 mAh) 1

AN850U - Antenna for UHF Models

AN950V - Antenna for VHF Models 1

BC850 - Belt Clip 1

STR850 - Handy Carry Strap

(prevents dropping the BR850TM) 1

Instruction Manual 1

CH850R1-IS* - Desktop Rapid Charger 1

PS 50R* - Power Supply 1

B850LI-IS

Li-Ion Battery (1700 mAh)

CH850R1-IS

Desktop Rapid Charger

PS 50R

Power Supply

BC850

Belt Clip

STR850

Handy Carry Strap

Antenna

AN850U - UHF models

AN950V - VHF models

BR850-IS

Handheld Radio

* Items come in separate box if ordered.

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STR850

Handy Carry Strap

Note:

The frequency band of the BR850TM is marked

on the radio label. If it is not visible, identify

the frequency band according to the color

circle on the antenna: red indicates UHF and

green indicates VHF.

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RCA BR850TM Overview (1) PTT (Push-to-Talk) key

(2) SK1 (Side Key 1) (programmable)

(3) SK2 (Side Key 2) (programmable)

(4) Antenna

(5) Microphone

(6) Speaker

(7) TK (Top Key)

(8) Channel Selector Knob

(9) Radio On-Off/Volume Control Knob

(10) LED Indicator

(11) Accessory Jack

(12) Battery Latch

(13) Belt Clip

(14) Accessory Cover

(15) Battery

(16) Screw

(17) Electrode Charging Piece

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PTT (Push-to-Talk) Key

Press and hold down the PTT key to transmit,

release it to receive.

SK1 (Side Key 1)

Side Key 1 is the programmable key to which

your dealer can assign long and short press

function. (See Glossary for denitions of long

and short press.)

SK2 (Side Key 2)

Side Key 2 is the programmable key to which

your dealer can assign long and short press

function. (See Glossary for denitions of long

and short press.)

Channel Selector Knob

Turn the knob to select a desired channel.

TK (TopKey)

Programmable function key.

Radio On-Off/Volume Control Knob

Turn the knob clockwise to turn the radio on,

and turn the knob fully counter-clockwise until

it clicks to turn the radio off.

Turn the knob clockwise to increase the

volume, or counter-clockwise to decrease the

volume. WARNING!! Make sure the BR850TM

is at low volume prior to using any earpiece

accessory, and then adjust the volume to a

comfortable level. Failing to do so may cause

hearing damage.

Accessory Cover & Accessory Jack

The jack is used to connect speaker,

microphone, external PTT, earpiece, headset,

programming cable and cloning cable.

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Wired Clone Source radio: Turn the source radio on while

holding down the PTT and SK2 keys.

Target radio: Rotate the Radio On-Off/Volume

Control knob clockwise to turn the target radio

on.

The LED ashes orange

twice.

Source radio (power on the target radio and

connect the cloning cable, and then press the

PTT key of the source radio to initiate cloning.)

1. The LED solidly glows red

during cloning;

2. The LED goes out when

cloning is nished.

Note: The LED ashes red

when cloning fails.

Target radio 1. The LED solidly glows

green during cloning;

2. The LED goes out when

cloning is nished.

LED Indicator

The following tables explain the functions of the LEDs and beeps.

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Wireless

Clone

Turn on both the source radio and target radio

while holding down the PTT and SK1 keys. Both

radios are required to be on the same channel

for cloning.

The LED ashes orange

once.

Source radio (turn on both the source radio and

target radio while holding down the PTT and

SK1 keys, and then press the PTT key of the

source radio while both radios are on the same

channel to initiate cloning.)

The LED solidly glows red

during cloning.

Target radio 1. The LED solidly glows

green during cloning;

2. The LED ashes green

and the radio sounds the

beep tone, when cloning

is nished.

Note: The LED ashes red

when cloning fails.

LED Indicator (continued)

BR850TM Professional Two-Way Radio Instruction Manual

Power On The LED ashes green once.

Low Battery Alert The LED ashes red, and the radio sounds

three beeps every 30 seconds.

Transmitting The LED glows red

Receiving The LED glows green when carrier presents.

Scanning The LED ashes green once every 1 second.

Programming Reading: the LED glows red;

Writing: the LED glows green.

Encoding

(DTMF/PTT ID/2-Tone /MDC1200/RDC2400TM)

1. The LED glows red while transmitting;

2. The LED glows orange when transmission

is over.

Decoding (2-Tone/MDC1200/RDC2400TM) The LED ashes orange after the signalling is

successfully decoded.

Select Power Level 1W: One beep is heard.

2W: Two beeps are heard.

4W/5W: Three beeps are heard.

Function Key Press One beep to enable, two beeps to disable.

LED Indicator (continued)

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BATTERY INFORMATION

Initial Use

New batteries are shipped from the

factory uncharged. Charge a new battery

approximately 12 hours prior to initial use

(applies to Ni-CD, Ni-MH and Li-Ion batteries

charged with slow or rapid rate charger).

NOTE: The Indicator Light will turn GREEN

approximately one hour after battery is

placed in a Rapid Rate Charger; however, it is

strongly recommended the battery charge for

12 hours. This initializes it and allows for the

best performance. Maximum battery capacity

is normally achieved after two or three full

charge / discharge cycles. If battery power

runs low, recharge the battery. Batteries that

are brand new or that have been stored for an

extended period of time (several weeks), may

require more time to fully charge.

Applicable Battery Packs

To reduce the risk of injury, use only batteries

specied by RCA Communications Systems.

Caution:

1. To avoid risk of personal injury, do not

dispose of batteries in a re.

2. Dispose of batteries according to local

recycling regulations. Do not dispose as

household waste.

3. Never attempt to disassemble the battery.

Battery Tips:

1. When charging a battery, keep it at a

temperature between 41°F ~ 104°F (5°C ~

40°C) to ensure a full charge. Temperatures

outside this range signicantly reduce

battery life.

2. Before charging a battery attached to a

radio, turn the radio off to ensure a full

charge. Never leave a radio on while in the

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charger, as it can damage both the battery

and the radio; the charger is not a radio

stand.

3. Do not cut off the power supply or remove

battery while charging.

4. Never charge a battery that is wet. Dry it

with soft cloth prior charging.

5. The battery will eventually weaken. When

the operating time (talk-time and standby

time) is noticeably shorter than normal,

replace the battery.

6. Charge the Intrinsically Safe battery

B850LI-IS outside the hazardous area

with the designated charger CH850R1-IS.

Unauthorized chargers could damage the

battery.

Tips To Prolong Battery Life:

1. Battery performance greatly decreases at

temperatures below -4°F (-20°C).Having

a spare battery is always necessary in

extremely cold environments. A cold

battery may work again when it returns to

room temperature,so keep it for later use.

2. Dust on the battery contact may cause the

battery not to work or charge properly. Use

a clean dry cloth to wipe it before attaching

the battery to the radio.

3. Batteries with damaged contacts can be

extremely dangerous. Any battery with

damage to one or more contacts should be

replaced immediately and not used under

any circumstances.

Battery Storage

1. Fully charge a battery before storing it for

an extended period of time to avoid battery

damage due to over-discharge.

2. Recharge a battery after three months

storage to avoid reduced battery capacity

due to over-discharge.

3. When storing a battery, keep it in a dry

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place at room temperature.

Charging the Battery

1. When the battery level is very low, recharge

it. It is never recommended to completely

drain the battery, which may cause your

battery to malfunction and no longer

accept a charge.

2. Use only chargers specied by RCA

Communications Systems. When the

charger’s LED illuminates red, it is an

indication that the battery is being correctly

charged. When the LED illuminates green,

the battery charge is complete.

Status Charger LED

Standby (no-load)

Red LED slowly

ashes (0.2s on/3s

off )

Battery is charging Red LED solidly glows

Battery is fully

charged

Green LED solidly

glows

Error

Red LED rapidly

ashes (0.2s on/0.2s

off)

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• After the battery is placed properly, the

LED solidly glows red indicating the battery

is charging, or ashes indicating that

the battery is damaged or the ambient

temperature is over high/low.

Steps for setting up your charger:

1. Plug the power cord into the adapter.

2. Plug the AC connector of the adapter into

the AC outlet socket.

3. Plug the DC connector of the adapter into

the DC socket on the back of the charger.

4. Place the radio with the battery attached,

or the battery alone, in the charger.

5. Make sure the battery is in well contact

with the charging terminals. The charging

process initiates when the red LED lights.

6. The greed LED lights about 3 hours later

indicating the battery is fully charged. Then

remove the radio with the battery attached

or the battery alone from the charger.

Notes:

• It is normal that the charger LED ashes

before inserting battery into the charger.

• Do not change the battery in the charger

until the charger LED is stabilized.

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aluminum chassis are connected completely.

Then push the battery upward until you hear a

“click.” (see Fig. 1)

Step 3 -Hold the battery bottom and push the

battery upward. Align the two screws on the

battery with the screw holes on the radio body,

and then tighten the screws (see Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY

Attaching the Battery

Step 1 -Insert the battery top into the

aluminum chassis, and make sure the battery

top is positioned correctly. (see gure 1)

Step 2 - Press the battery to make it cling to the

guide rails, and make sure the battery and the

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