Entel DX-IS Marine Series Compact DMR Two Way Radio User Guide

: June 17, 2024
: Entel

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
PACKING LIST
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
BATTERY INFORMATION
BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
CONTACT
References
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**Entel DX-IS Marine Series Compact DMR Two Way Radio User Guide

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INTRODUCTION

The DX-IS Series is a commercial grade radio intrinsically safe certified to UL913 5th Ed by SGS. Your radio can be configured with Digital and Analogue channels (VHF models analogue only) and to meet your exact requirements the radio may have been customised by your Entel Dealer.

These features will be explained in a separate guide issued by the Dealer.

PACKING LIST

DX Series radio
Li-ion battery pack
Drop in charger
Spring loaded belt clip
High efficiency antenna
Quick start user guide

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Attaching and removing accessories

To attach an accessory, remove the accessory cover by unscrewing the locking screw anticlockwise (leave cover attached or store in a safe place).

Plug the accessory into the socket, then carefully tighten the locking screw clockwise until finger tight (do not overtighten or use any implement).

To remove an accessory, unscrew the locking screw of the accessory by hand in an anticlockwise direction.

To prevent corrosion or damage to the accessory connector terminals ensure either a) the accessory cover is fitted or b) an accessory is securely fitted, never leave the terminals exposed. DX-IS Marine Series

Only use Entel original accessories, use of non-approved 3rd party accessories will invalidate your intrinsically safe approval.
Attaching and removing accessories

BATTERY INFORMATION

Battery charging

Connect the AC adapter to the charger pod and plug in.
Turn the radio off.
Insert the battery pack into the charger pod, either with or without the radio attached. The charger LED status light changes to red and charging begins.
When charging is complete the charger LED status changes from red to green.
A fully discharged battery pack will take approximately 6 hours to recharge.

A flashing red LED on the charger indicates there is a problem with the battery. Remove the battery from the charger and consult your Entel Dealer.

CAUTION

BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS

Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so may reduce the life of the battery pack.
After charging is complete, remove the battery from the charger. If the power to the charger is turned off and on again, charging will restart and the battery will become overcharged.
Please ensure that the radio is turned off before placing it in the charger and never switch a radio on whilst in the charger.
Only use battery pack product code CNB450E-IS.
Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery in a fire.
Do not charge the radio and/or battery pack if they are wet.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Storage temp: -20°C ~ +25°C / humidity range: 65 ±20%RH.
Keep out of reach of children.

DANGER

DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE BATTERY IN ANY WAY!
Your Entel battery pack incorporates a safety circuit to avoid danger. If the safety circuit is damaged or bypassed, or the battery cells are damaged directly, they may generate extreme heat, smoke, rupture and emit flames.

REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

Repair and maintenance of this product can only be carried out by Entel. Any damage to the anti-tamper seal will invalidate the product approval. Should you have any difficulties in operating this product please contact your Entel Dealer for support.

CONTROLS & INDICATORS

NON DISPLAY
Control & Indicators

DISPLAY – UHF MODEL
Control & Indicators

DISPLAY – VHF MODEL
Control & Indicators

On/Off/Volume control.
Rotate clockwise to turn on and increase volume. Rotate anticlockwise to reduce volume and turn off.
Channel control
Accessory socket
Push-To-Talk (PTT) button.
Press to speak and release to listen.
Dealer programmable buttons (ask your Dealer for more information)
LED indicator
Red Steady – Transmitting
Red Double Flash – Low Battery
Red Fast Flash – Error
Green Steady – Receiving
Green Steady (AM) – Monitoring Channel
Green slow flash (DM) – Digital call hang time
Amber steady – Receiving invalid signal
Amber Flash every 5-seconds – Radio in standby
Amber Rapid Flash – Scanning
Navigation key – channel up/down
Microphone
Monitor
Quick access channel 16
Scan memorised channels
Programmable button
Memorise channels for scan

PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE

Attaching / removing the antenna

To attach, carefully align the antenna with the socket. Screw in the antenna clockwise (taking care not to cross the thread) until it is seated firmly with the accessory cover’s rubber ring between the antenna and the top of the radio (A).
To remove, unscrew the antenna anticlockwise (B).

SWITCHING ON, RECEPTION AND SWITCHING OFF

To switch on rotate the on/off/volume control (1) on the top of the radio clockwise, you will hear a click from the control.
When the radio has passed its diagnostic tests, it will emit a fanfare tone.
The radio will enter standby mode. This is indicated by the LED flashing amber once every 5 seconds, signaling that the radio is ready for use.
Adjust the volume control (1) to select the desired volume level.
Using the channel control (2), ensure you have the correct channel selected.
When receiving a valid signal, the LED will illuminate steady green and audio will be emitted from the radio’s speaker or audio accessory (if attached).
When finished using the radio, switch off by turning the on/off/volume control (1) counter clockwise until it clicks and the radio will be switched off.

Attaching / removing the battery pack

To attach (C), locate the pegs on the bottom of the battery into the slots on the radio and pull the 2 latches downwards, carefully pushing the battery into the radio.
Release the latches ensuring the battery is full attached.
To remove (D), pull down the 2 latches and carefully pull the battery away from radio.

TRANSMITTING

Perform steps 1 through to 5 above.
Before transmitting, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear.
When receiving a signal, wait until the signal stops before transmitting. The radio cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.
Press the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button (4) to begin your transmission. To confirm transmission the LED will illuminate red.
For best transmitted speech quality, you must talk directly into the radio’s microphone (8) at around 4cm between your mouth and the radio.
Please note: if you talk into the top of the radio or with your mouth further away, you will transmit poor quality speech.
When the transmission is finished release the PTT button.