COMMERCIAL DIGITAL TWO-WAY RADIO MOTOTRBO™ SL SERIES SL300 DISPLAY PORTABLE RADIOS USER GUIDE
Getting Started............................... 13 Declaration of Conformity......................... 5 How to Use This Guide..................................13 What Your Dealer/System Administrator Can Tell You.............................................13 Important Safety Information..........7 Preparing Your Radio for Use.......14 Software Version..............................8 Consignes de sécurité importantes...................................9 Contents Contents Charging the Battery...........
Switching Between Conventional Analog and Digital Mode.......................................22 Identifying Status Indicators.........24 LED Indicator................................................. 24 Audio Tones...................................................25 Indicator Tones.............................................. 25 Making and Receiving Calls .........26 Contents Selecting a Zone............................................26 Selecting a Channel.......................................
Turning the Voice Announcement On or Off........................................ 45 Authorized Accessories List.........46 Contents Sending an Emergency Alarm with Call.................................................38 Sending an Emergency Alarm with Voice to Follow ............................. 39 Reinitiating an Emergency Mode........ 40 Exiting Emergency Mode After Sending the Emergency Alarm...... 40 Privacy .......................................................41 Lone Worker.......................
Contents VII. GOVERNING LAW:.................................
Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity This declaration is applicable to your radio only if your radio is labeled with the FCC logo shown below. Declaration of Conformity Per FCC CFR 47 Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Motorola Solutions, Inc. Address: 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A. Phone Number: 1-800-927-2744 Hereby declares that the product: Model Name: SL300 conforms to the following regulations: FCC Part 15, subpart B, section 15.107(a), 15.
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 licence-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.
ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to Occupational use only. Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Two-Way Radios which contains important operating instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness and control for Compliance with applicable standards and Regulations. isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Software Version All the features described in the following sections are supported by the radio's software version R01.00.25 or later. Software Version Check with your dealer or system administrator for more details of all the features supported.
ATTENTION! Cette radio ne doit être utilisée qu'à des fins professionnelles. Avant d'utiliser la radio, lisez le guide Radios bidirectionnelles : exposition aux radiofréquences et sécurité du produit, qui contient d'importantes instructions de fonctionnement pour une utilisation sécuritaire et des informations sur l'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques, dans le but d’assurer votre conformité aux normes et règlements en vigueur.
Version logicielle Toutes les fonctions décrites dans les sections suivantes sont prises en charge par la version R01.00.25 ou les versions ultérieures du logiciel de la radio. Version logicielle Pour obtenir davantage de renseignements à propos des fonctions prises en charge, adressez-vous à votre détaillant ou à votre administrateur de système.
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.
Handling Precautions The MOTOTRBO Series Digital Portable radio meets IP54 specifications, allowing the radio to withstand adverse field conditions such as being exposed to water or dust. • • Handling Precautions • Keep your radio clean and exposure to water should be avoided to help ensure proper functionality and performance. To clean the exterior surfaces of the radio, use a diluted solution of mild dishwashing detergent and fresh water (i.e. one teaspoon of detergent to one gallon of water).
How to Use This Guide This User Guide covers the basic operation of the MOTOTRBO 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.
Preparing Your Radio for Use Charging the Battery Attaching the Battery 1 Align the battery contacts with the contacts inside the battery compartment. Insert the contact side of the battery first. Gently push the battery into place. Preparing Your Radio for Use Your radio is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-lon) battery. To avoid damage and to ensure compliance with warranty terms, charge the battery using a Motorola charger exactly as described in the charger user guide.
Preparing Your Radio for Use 2 Attaching the Antenna Caution: If antenna needs to be replaced, ensure that only MOTOTRBO antennas are used. Neglecting this will damage your radio. See Antennas on page 46 for a list of available antennas. 1 1 With the radio turned off, set the antenna in its receptacle and turn clockwise.
2 To remove the antenna, turn the antenna counterclockwise. Attaching the Earpiece/Audio Accessory The audio jack ( ) is located on the antenna side of the radio. It is used to connect accessories to the radio. Lift the flap of the Audio Jack cover. Align the indicators ( ) on both the connector and housing, then push until it fits in properly. Powering Up the Radio Short press the On/Off/Information Button ( ). You see a power on animation. The LED lights up solid green.
Preparing Your Radio for Use A A Adjusting the Volume To increase the volume, push the (+) Volume Button ( ) up. To decrease the volume, push the (–) Volume Button down. Note: Your radio can be programmed to have a minimum volume offset where the volume level cannot be lowered past the programmed minimum volume. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.
Identifying Radio Controls Radio Controls 1 12 2 3 Identifying Radio Controls 4 5 11 10 9 8 7 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Programmable Buttons Your dealer can program the programmable buttons as shortcuts to radio functions depending on the duration of a button press: • • • 1 Channel Rocker 2 On/Off/Information Button 3 LED Indicator 18 1 These buttons are programmable.
Assignable Radio Functions Repeater/Talkaround – Toggles between using a repeater and communicating directly with another radio. Identifying Radio Controls more information on the programmed duration of the Emergency button. Scan – Toggles scan on or off. Actions – A programmable button to access a CPS programmable action list. Emergency On/Off – Depending on the programming, initiates or cancels an emergency. Manual Site Roam – Starts the manual site search.
Accessing the Programmed Action List You can access the CPS programmable action list by using the programmed Actions button. 1 Press the programmed Actions button. The display shows the first item in the action list, a tone sounds, and the radio plays the item announcement voice message. Identifying Radio Controls 2 Press the programmed Actions button again to navigate to the next item in the action list.
Identifying Radio Controls If the Talk Permit Tone or the PTT Sidetone is enabled, wait until the short alert tone ends before talking. A During a call, if the Channel Free Indication feature is enabled on your radio (programmed by your dealer), you will hear a short alert tone the moment the target radio (the radio that is receiving your call) releases the PTT button, indicating the channel is free for you to respond.
strength, and displays the battery charging icon and battery strength level. • See LED Indicator on page 24 for more information. The On/Off/Information button is used to check the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) signal strength and battery strength when the radio is powered on, charging or not. Identifying Radio Controls Short press the On/Off/Information button when the radio is powered on.
Identifying Radio Controls Your radio also has features available in both analog and digital mode. However, the minor differences in the way each feature works does not affect the performance of your radio. Note: Your radio also switches between digital and analog modes during a dual mode scan (see Scan on page 34).
an emergency transmission, has failed the self-test upon powering up, has charging errors, or has moved out of range if radio is configured with Auto-Range Transponder System. Also indicates low battery charge when the On/Off/Information button is pressed. Identifying Status Indicators LED Indicator The LED indicator ( ) shows the operational status of your radio. Identifying Status Indicators A 24 English Solid red Radio is charging.
Blinking green Radio is receiving a call or data, or detecting activity over the air. Repetitive Tone A single tone that repeats itself until it is terminated by the user. Momentary Tone Sounds only once for a short period of time defined by the radio. Identifying Status Indicators or transmitting. Also indicates full charge of the battery when the programmable On/Off/ Information button is pressed.
Making and Receiving Calls Selecting a Zone A zone is a group of channels. Your radio supports up to 99 channels and 2 zones. Press the programmed Zone Toggle button to select Zone 1 or Zone 2. Making and Receiving Calls Selecting a Channel Transmissions are sent and received on a channel. Depending on your radio’s configuration, each channel may have been programmed differently to support different groups of users or supplied with different features.
If the Channel Free Indication feature is enabled, you hear a short alert tone the moment the transmitting radio releases the PTT button, indicating the channel is free for you to respond. Press the PTT button to respond. The LED lights up solid green. 2 Wait for one of the following tones to finish (if enabled), and speak clearly into the microphone. • • The Talk Permit Tone. The PTT Sidetone. 3 Release the PTT button to listen.
Receiving an All Call An All Call is a call from an individual radio to every radio on the channel. It is used to make important announcements requiring the user’s full attention. A Selective Call is a call from an individual radio to another individual radio. It is a Private Call on an analog system. When you receive an All Call, a tone sounds and the LED blinks green. When you receive a Selective Call, the LED blinks green. Your radio unmutes and the incoming call sounds through the radio's speaker.
You can select a channel by using: • • Channel Rocker A programmed One Touch Access button Note: Your radio must have the Privacy feature enabled on the channel to send a privacy-enabled transmission. Only target radios with the same Privacy Key as your radio will be able to unscramble the transmission. 4 Wait for one of the following tones to finish (if enabled), and speak clearly into the microphone. • • The Talk Permit Tone. The PTT Sidetone.
• Making a Private Call While you can receive and/or respond to a Private Call initiated by an authorized individual radio, your radio must be programmed for you to initiate a Private Call. There are two types of Private Calls. The first type, where a radio presence check is performed prior to setting up the call, while the other sets up the call immediately. Making and Receiving Calls Only one of these call types can be programmed to your radio by your dealer.
This feature allows you to transmit to all users on the channel. Your radio must be programmed to allow you to use this feature. Users on the channel cannot respond to an All Call. 1 Select the channel with the active All Call group alias or ID. See Selecting a Channel on page 26. 2 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth. 3 Press the PTT button to make the call.
When toggled on, the radio searches the current site only. When toggled off, the radio searches other sites in addition to the current site. Press the programmed Site Lock button. When toggled on, the display shows the Site Lock icon and positive mini notice, and the radio plays the Site Lock announcement voice message. When toggled off, the display shows the Site Lock icon and negative mini notice, and the radio plays the Site Lock announcement voice message.
Indicating ... Positive Indicator Radio is in Talkaround mode. Tone Negative Indicator Tone Radio is in Repeater mode. Monitoring Features Monitoring a Channel Use the Monitor feature to make sure a channel is clear before transmitting. 1 Press and hold the programmed Monitor button and listen for activity. Making and Receiving Calls You hear ... 3 Press the PTT button to talk and release it to listen.
Advanced Features channel, it automatically switches from digital mode to analog mode for the duration of the call. This is also true for the reverse. Scan Lists There are two ways of initiating scan: Scan lists are created and assigned to individual channels/groups. Your radio scans for voice activity by cycling through the channel/group sequence specified in the scan list for the current channel/ group. • Your radio can support up to 64 scan lists, with a maximum of 16 members in a list.
Deleting a Nuisance Channel During scanning, your radio stops on a channel/group where activity is detected. The radio stays on that channel for a programmed time period known as “hang time”. If a channel continually generates unwanted calls or noise (termed a “nuisance” channel), you can temporarily remove the unwanted channel from the scan list. 1 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth. This capability does not apply to the channel designated as the Selected Channel.
• • Stop and restart a scan via the programmed Scan button. Change the channel via the Channel Rocker. Vote Scan Vote Scan provides you with wide area coverage in areas where there are multiple base stations transmitting identical information on different analog channels. Your radio scans analog channels of multiple base stations and performs a voting process to select the strongest received signal. Once that is established, your radio unmutes to transmissions from that base station.
Making a Call Alert with the One Touch Access Button Press the programmed One Touch Access button to make a Call Alert to the predefined alias or ID. The display shows ALERT. The LED lights up solid green when your radio is sending the Call Alert. If the Call Alert acknowledgement is received, a tone sounds and the display shows positive mini notice. If the Call Alert acknowledgement is not received, a tone sounds and the display shows negative mini notice.
Note: Only ONE of the Emergency Alarms above can be assigned to the programmed Emergency button. In addition, each alarm has the following types: • • • Regular – Radio transmits an alarm signal and shows audio and/or visual indicators. Silent – Radio transmits an alarm signal without any audio or visual indicators. Radio receives calls without any sound through the radio’s speaker, until you press the PTT button to initiate the call.
1 Press the programmed Emergency On button. The LED lights up solid green. When an Emergency Alarm acknowledgement is received, the Emergency tone sounds and the LED blinks green. 2 Hold the radio vertically 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.0 cm) from your mouth. 3 Press PTT button to make the call. The LED lights up solid green. 4 Release the PTT button to listen.
speaker, until the programmed hot mic transmission period is over, and you press the PTT button. If your radio is set to Silent with Voice, it does not display any audio or visual indicators during Emergency mode when you are making the call with hot mic, but allow sound through the radio’s speaker when the target radio responds after the programmed hot mic transmission period is over. The indicators only appear when you press the PTT button.
• • Emergency Alarm acknowledgement is received (for Emergency Alarm only). All retries to send the alarm have been exhausted. The Emergency Off button is pressed. Note: If your radio is powered off, it exits the Emergency mode. The radio will not reinitiate the Emergency mode automatically when it is turned on again. Privacy If enabled, this feature helps to prevent eavesdropping by unauthorized users on a channel by the use of a software-based scrambling solution.
Only one of the following Emergency Alarms can be assigned to this feature: • • • Emergency Alarm Emergency Alarm with Call Emergency Alarm with Voice to Follow The radio remains in the emergency state allowing voice messages to proceed until action is taken. See Emergency Operation on page 37 on ways to exit Emergency. Note: This feature is limited to radios with this function enabled. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information.
• • • First-Time Alert – A tone sounds. ARTS-in-Range Alert – A tone sounds, if programmed. ARTS-Out-of-Range Alert – A tone sounds, the LED rapidly blinks red. Utilities Setting the Power Level Advanced Features Your radio provides indications of states as follows: You can customize your radio’s power setting to high or low for each channel. PWR H enables communication with radios located at a considerable distance from you. PWR L enables communication with radios in closer proximity.
• • • Turn the radio off and power it on again. Change the channel via the Channel Rocker. Press the programmed VOX button to toggle the feature on or off. Note: Turning this feature on or off is limited to radios with this function enabled. Check with your dealer or system administrator for more information. Press the On/Off/Information button to view the battery strength via the LED indicator. LED indicator Indication Blinking Red Radio has a low battery charge.
Advanced Features See On/Off/Information Button on page 21 for more information. Adjusting the Display Brightness You can adjust radio’s display brightness as needed. Press the programmed Actions button and navigate to the item where you can adjust the brightness level. See Accessing the Programmed Action List on page 20 for more information.
Authorized Accessories List Antennas • • • Authorized Accessories List • • • UHF, 403 – 425 MHz, 4.5 cm, Stubby Antenna (PMAE4093_) UHF, 420 – 445 MHz, 4.5 cm, Stubby Antenna (PMAE4094_) UHF, 435 – 470 MHz, 4.5 cm, Stubby Antenna (PMAE4095_) VHF, 136 – 144 MHz, 5.0 cm, Stubby Antenna (PMAD4144_) VHF, 144 – 156 MHz, 5.0 cm, Stubby Antenna (PMAD4145_) VHF, 156 – 174 MHz, 5.
Batteries and Chargers Warranty Batteries and Chargers Warranty The Workmanship Warranty The workmanship warranty guarantees against defects in workmanship under normal use and service. SL Series Batteries 12 Months Chargers (Single-Unit and Multi-Unit, NonDisplay) 12 Months The Capacity Warranty The capacity warranty guarantees 80% of the rated capacity for the warranty duration.
applicable warranty period. All replaced parts of Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA. Limited Warranty MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS I. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS AND FOR HOW LONG: Limited Warranty MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC.
This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA'S responsibilities regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’s option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
• V. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: Limited Warranty 1 Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner. 2 Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect. 3 Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment. 4 Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material workmanship.
1 that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser of any notice of such claim, 2 that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or compromise, and 3 should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA’s opinion be likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of a United States patent, that such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA, at its option and expense, either to procure for such purchaser the right to continue using th
VII. GOVERNING LAW: Limited Warranty This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, U.S.A.
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