Entel DT800FF DTEx MED Two Way Radio User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: Entel

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
PACKING LIST
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
BATTERY INFORMATION
CAUTION
DANGER
CONTROLS & INDICATORS
PREPARING YOUR RADIO FOR USE
SWITCHING ON, RECEPTION AND SWITCHING OFF
TRANSMITTING
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
CUSTOMERS SUPPORT
References
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Entel DT800FF DTEx MED Two Way Radio

Entel DT800FF DTEx MED Two Way Radio

INTRODUCTION

The DTEx Fire Fighter Series is an industrial grade marine radio that meets the latest MED standard implementation regulation MED/5.20 and European ATEX directive.

Your radio can be configured for Digital or Analogue channels, or both, 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

DTEx series radios
Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack
Emergency one-shot battery – For DT844FF & DT885FF only
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.

Optional Accessories

BATTERY INFORMATION

DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY IN I.S. AREA!

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.

Battery care

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 battery packs and chargers stating they are “Part of IECEx BAS 18.0094X and Baseefa18ATEX0152X” may be used.
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.

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

DISPLAY – UHF MODEL

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) DISPLAY – UHF MODEL DISPLAY – VHF MODEL
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

DISPLAY – VHF MODEL
Navigation key – channel up/down
Microphone
Squelch
Quick access channel 16
Scan memorized channels
Programmable button
Memorise channels for scan

Model	Description	ATEX	Permitted models
CNB950EV2	1800mAh Li-ion battery pack

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*CHPD/DT9, CHPHS/DT9 and CHPHD/DT9 supplied with PTT-E/DT9
**CXR5/DT9 and CXR16/DT9 supplied with PTT-C/DT9

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) (A).
To remove, unscrew the antenna anticlockwise (B).

Attaching / removing the battery pack

1. To attach, locate the pegs on the bottom of the battery into the slots on the radio and press the top of the battery against the radio. Secure battery by tightening the screw clockwise by hand (do not use any implement or over tighten) (C).
To remove, unscrew the locking screw anticlockwise and pull the battery away from the top of the radio (D).

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.

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.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We Entel UK Limited of:

320 Centennial Ave, Centennial Park,Elstree. WD6 3TJ
United Kingdom Tel +44 208 236 0032 info@entel.co.uk
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer and is issued according to the provisions of European Council Directive 96/98/EC on marine equipment amended by the Commission Directive 2014/90/EU and the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulation 2016.

EN 300 113: December, 2016 v2.2.1 (DT885FF & DT985FF)
EN 300 720: January, 2017 v2.1.1 (DT885FF & DT985FF)
EN 300 178: April, 2017 v2.2.2 (DT844FF & DT944FF)
EN 301 843-1: November, 2017 v2.2.1
EN 301 843-2: November, 2017 v2.2.1
EN 60945: October, 2002, Edition 4
IEC 60945/Corrigendum 1: April, 2008, Edition 4
IMO Resolution A.694(17): 1991
ITU-R M. 1174-4: October, 2019
ITU-R M. 489-2: October, 1995
MSC.1/Circ. 1616: June, 2019
SOLAS 74 as amended, Regulation II-2/10.10.4: July, 2014

Marine Electronics Directive (MED)
Compliance is being ascertained by the following certificates;
EC type-examination certificate (Module-B)
No. 202120001/AA/03 (DT885FF & DT985FF)
No. 202120002/AA/03 (DT844FF & DT944FF) has been issued
Product category: MED/5.20
Product quality system certificate (Module-D)
Certificate No. P133
Kiwa Nederland B.V.
Notified Body No. 0063

The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulation 2016 (MER)

Compliance is being ascertained by the following certificates;
UK type-examination certificate (Module-B)
No. 232380003/AA/01 (DT844FF & DT944FF)
No. 232380004/AA/01 (DT885FF & DT985FF) has been issued
Item number and designation: UK/5.20 Fire-fighter’s two-way
radiotelephone apparatus
Product quality system certificate (Module-D)
Certificate No. P133 MER
UK Approved Body Kiwa Ltd.
Approved Body No. 0558

This declaration is valid for Directive 2014/34/EU
IEC 60079-0:2017 EN IEC 60079-0:2018
IEC 60079-11:2011 EN 60079-11:2012

Related certificates:
ATEX: Baseefa18ATEX0152X
DT8xx marking II 2G Ex ib IIB T4 Gb (-20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +40°C)
DT9xx marking II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb (-20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +40°C)
SGS FIMKO OY
Takomotie 8, 00380 Helsinki, Finland.
Notified Body No. 0598
Quality Assurance Notification:
Intertek Italia SPA
Via Guido Miglioli, 2/A
20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio (MI), Italy
Notified Body No. 2575
Name: Mike Jamieson
Position: Quality Manager
Date: 20th Jan. 2024
Signed:

The product shall only be put into service after it has been professionally configured by a specialist radio communications dealer for the EU member state or geographical area it is intended to be operated within.

Intended country of use

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