ProLine Series PL2445 / PL2415 Operating Instructions
About Topaz3 Topaz3 is the exclusive supplier of Maxon®, Legacy and TruTalk 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 I. FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements for Occupational Use Only...................... 1 II. Unpacking and Checking Equipment............. 3 III. Getting Started........................................... 4 Charging the NiMH Battery Pack.................. 4 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack....... 6 Installing the Antenna................................ 7 Installing the Belt Clip................................ 7 Installing the Speaker Mic. Jack Cover............
Table of Contents, cont’d VIII. Licensing, Safety and Service Information... FCC Licensing....................................... Safety Information.................................. Service................................................ IX. Maintenance........................................... X. Software Copyrights................................. XI. Topaz3 / Legacy Product Warranty.............
I. 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.
I. FCC RF Exposure Compliance Requirements for Occupational Use Only, continued worn accessories may not comply and should be avoided. ALWAYS use Maxon, Legacy and TruTalk authorized accessories: antennas, batteries, belt clips, speaker mics, etc. • The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T bar on the radio. • These are required operating configurations for meeting FCC RF exposure compliance.
II. Unpacking and Checking Equipment Carefully unpack the radio and its accessories. Use the item list below to identify the components included in the product packaging, to ensure that no items are discarded in the packing materials.
III. Getting Started Charging the NiMH Battery Pack You will need to charge the battery pack fully before initial use. For best results from your charging cycle, follow these tips: • Ensure the ambient temperature is between 41 and 104° F (5 and 40° C) while charging. Temperatures outside this range may not fully charge the battery. • Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped with a NiMH battery pack before charging. Using the radio during the charging cycle will hinder correct charging.
III. Getting Started, continued Charging the NiMH Battery Pack, continued NOTE: The first few uses from the battery will not be at “normal” capacity. After repeating the charge / discharge cycle two or three times, the battery capacity will increase to provide full capacity. 1. Plug the AC adapter cable in the adapter jack located on the rear of the charger, then into an AC outlet. 2. Slide the NiMH battery pack (or the radio equipped with a NiMH battery pack) into the charging slot. 3.
III. Getting Started, continued Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack NOTE: After recharging the battery pack, REMOVE IT FROM THE CHARGER. Charging the battery pack for more than 5 days may reduce the battery life. The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged. Replace the pack with the manufacturer’s recommended model. Average battery pack life from the supplied 750 mAh battery is 11+ hours; the optional 1350 mAh battery, 19+ hours.
III. Getting Started, continued Installing the Antenna Screw the antenna into the connector on the top of the radio by holding the antenna at its base and turning it clockwise until seated. Do not overtighten. The antenna should never be used to carry your radio, or as a base to clip radio accessories. Misuse of the antenna can cause damage, and reduce your radio’s performance. Installing the Belt Clip We recommend that the belt clip is installed on the radio.
III. Getting Started, continued Attaching the Optional Speaker Microphone 1. Insert the speaker microphone jack into the radio. 2. Use the thumbscrew attachment on the speaker microphone to make connection to the radio. NOTE: The radio is not fully water resistant while the speaker microphone is attached.
IV. 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.
V. Radio Operation Power On / Transmit Power on the radio by turning the 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. Rotate the channel selector knob to choose the desired channel. To transmit, place the radio microphone approximately 2” (5 cm) from your mouth. Press and hold the P-T-T bar while speaking in a normal tone.
VI. CTCSS Tone Signaling To help block out unwanted calls to your radio, the PL2445 and PL2415 can be programmed by your radio communications Dealer to scan for tones. VII. Radio Functions Scan Modes Scanning is a Dealer programmable feature that allows you to monitor a number of channels or channels within a Group. Your Dealer will help you define a scanning mode and your channel "scan list".
VII. Radio Functions, continued Normal Channel Scan, continued The radio will resume scanning once the scan delay time has expired, and will continue to scan until the channel is changed. The LED will flash green. In scan mode, if radio power is turned off and on, the radio will return to the scan mode until a channel is changed. Nuisance Delete During receiving a signal or scan delay time, if the monitor button is pressed, the current receiving channel is deleted in scan list and no longer scanned.
VII. Radio Functions, continued Marked Idle When used in conjunction with busy channel lockout, the transmitter is allowed to operate as long as valid RX tone is received. Dealer programming makes this feature active or disabled. TX Delay The TX will remain active for approximately 180 seconds even though P-T-T button is released when using CTCSS tones. This eliminates squelch tail by sending CTCSS turn-off code (No Tone TX).
VII. Radio Functions, continued Time-Out-Timer Penalty (TX Inhibit), continued Press the P-T-T bar after the TX inhibit time expires to resume transmitting. Battery Save The battery save function decreases the amount of power used when a signal is not being received and no operations are being performed (no bars are being pressed, no controls are being used, etc.) When the channel is not busy and no operation is performed, battery save is enabled.
VIII. Licensing, Safety and Service Information FCC Licensing The Federal Communications Commission requires the operator of this radio be properly licensed under the applicable Part and / or Parts of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Consult with your Topaz3 / Legacy radio communications Dealer, or contact the nearest FCC Field Office for information about obtaining a license.
IX. Licensing, Safety and Service Information, con’t Service Do not tamper with internal radio adjustments. Damage to the equipment and / or improper operation may result. There are no serviceable items inside the radio. It is recommended that you return the radio to a qualified Topaz3 / Legacy radio communications Dealer for any service or repairs. IX.
X. 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. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Topaz3 / Legacy certain exclusive rights for copyrighted software programs, including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted software program.
XI. Topaz3 / Legacy Product Warranty Topaz3, LLC (hereinafter referred to as Topaz3), warrants that its Products and their included accessories will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for a period of two (2) years (one (1) year for included accessories), from the date of purchase by the original end user, provided that the buyer has complied with the requirements stated herein. This warranty is offered to the initial end user and is not assignable or transferrable.
XI. Topaz3 / Legacy Product Warranty, con’t similar or higher-featured product. Repair may include the replacement of parts or boards with functionally equivalent reconditioned or new parts or boards. Replaced parts, accessories, batteries or boards are warranted for the balance of the original time period. All replaced parts, accessories, batteries or boards become the property of Topaz3, LLC.
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