ProLine Series PL2215 / PL2415 Operating Instructions
ABOUT Topaz3 Topaz3 is the exclusive supplier of Maxon, Legacy and Tru Talk brand communication products. Our product line ranges from FCC licensed two-way radios suitable for Business and Industry (B&I) markets like farm, government, law enforcement, utility, etc. to consumer recreational and light-duty business markets.
Table of contents . FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements for Occupational Use Only . Unpacking and Checking Equipment . Getting started Charging the NiMH Battery Pack Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Installing the Antenna Installing the Belt Clip Installing the Speaker Mic. Jack Cover Attaching the Optional Speaker Microphone . Radio Control Buttons / Operation Speaker Features . Radio Operation Power On / Transmit . Channel Frequency Selection . CTCSS Tone Signaling VIII.
. FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements for Occupational Use Only The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 93 -62, November 7, 1997, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. Topaz3 / Legacy subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products.
. Unpacking and Checking Equipment Carefully unpack the radio and its accessories. Use the item list below to identify the components included in the product packing, to ensure that no items are discarded in the packing materials. Radio Body Antenna Battery Charger (with plastic spacer) AC Adapter NiMH Battery Pack Speaker Microphone Jack Cover Belt Clip Screw Set Operating Instructions If any items are missing or damaged, you should contact the Topaz3 Customer Service Department. Dial 1-800-8217848, Ext.
. Getting Started Charging the NiMH Battery Pack You will need to change the battery pack fully before initial use. For best results from your charging cycle, follow these tips: l Ensure the ambient temperature is between 41 and 104 (5 and 40 ) while charging. Temperatures outside this range may not fully charge the battery. l Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped with a NiMH battery pack before charging. Using the radio during the charging cycle will hinder correct charging.
Average battery pack life from the supplied 750 mAh battery is 11+ hours; the optional 1350 mAh battery, 19+ hours. This service time is calculated using 90% standby, 5% transmit and 5% receive time. After charging the battery pack as described, you are ready to install it to the radio body. Simply; 1. Match the four grooves of the battery pack with the guides on the back of the radio. 2. Slide the battery pack up along the back of the radio until the release latch locks.
. Radio Control Buttons / Operation Features A) Push-To-Talk (P-T-T) button (left side of radio) press and hold while speaking into the radio microphone, release to listen to incoming messages. B) Monitor button (left side of radio) Press and hold to turn radio squelch off. Release to turn squelch back on.
. Radio Operation Power On / Transmit Power on the radio by turning power / volume control clockwise out of detent. You will hear a confirmation tone on power-up. To adjust radio volume, press and hold the monitor button then rotate the control further clockwise. Use the channel switch to choose the desires channel. To transmit, place the radio microphone approximately 2” (5 cm) from your mouth then press and hold the P-T-T bar while speaking in a normal tone.
If the battery pack voltage becomes too low for operation to continue, the radio sounds beeps blinking the top-panel LED red and allows transmission one time. Change or charge your battery to continue radio operation. Refer to “Low Battery Warning ” on page 19. . Channel Frequency Selection To change radio channels, simple rotate channel switch to the desired channel is reached. .
while scanning and when the radio has stopped on an active channel. If a call is detected on the priority channel, the radio will automatically move to, and remain on, the priority channel activity takes precedence over all other conversations. Busy Channel Lockout When RX signal is being received transmitter is disabled. On or off for this feature can be programmed by your dealer.
When the battery power goes below a pre-determined value, the LED will blink red and a tone sounds, the radio will then allow one more transmission. After that the transceiver will stop transmitting. Replace or recharge the battery pack. Two-Tone Decode Each channel can be set with two-tone decode by your dealer. Two-tone selects Individual Call, Group Call, Supper Group Call. I .
l Clean the battery and accessory jack contacts with a lint -free cloth to remove dirt, grease or foreign materials. I . Software Copyrights The Topaz3 / Legacy products described in these operating instructions may include copyrighted Topaz3 / Legacy software programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media.
Topaz3’s sole obligation hereunder shall be to replace or repair the product covered in this Warranty. Replacement, at Topaz3’s option, may include a similar or higher-featured product. Repair may include the replacement of parts or boards with functionally equivalent reconditioned or new parts or boards. Replacement parts, accessories, batteries or boards are warranted for the balance of the original time period. All replaced parts, accessories, batteries or boards became the property of Topaz3, LLC.
