Entel DT944FF MED Fire Fighter Radio ATEX llC VHF User Guide

June 3, 2024
Entel

DT944FF MED Fire Fighter Radio ATEX llC VHF
User Guide
DTEx Series MED Fire Fighter Portables

Entel DT944FF MED Fire Fighter Radio ATEX llC VHF

DT944FF MED Fire Fighter Radio ATEX llC VHF

| MED Approved
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| ATEX II 2G Ex ib IIB T4 Gb
ATEX II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
|   DMR Digital & Analogue mode
|   Submersible IP68

The industrial grade DTEx Fire Fighter Series is designed and approved to meet the latest MED standard implementation regulation MED/5.20 and European ATEX directive.
Available in both VHF and UHF models, the ultra durable fire-red coloured DTEx Series sets the benchmark for next-generation MED compliant Firefighter radios. Standard features include both analogue and digital modes of operation, high visibility OLED display, high torque ergonomic controls designed for gloved-hand use, and industry-leading IP68 2m 4 hours submersible rating, to provide 100% reliability and usability even in the most extreme conditions.

Loudest & Clearest audio – in class
Using the latest noise reduction technology, our DTEx portables deliver loud and intelligible audio, essential when working in high ambient noise environments.

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1 Informative display shows both the channel number and the frequency

IP68 2 Metres, 4 Hours Submersible
The DTEx Series delivers a class leading IP68 2 metres for 4 hours submersible rating, the highest IP rating of any manufacturer. This ensures protection against corrosion and likely hazards encountered in life at sea.

Intrinsically Safe Approved

ATEX Approved IIC – The DT900FF Series of ATEX certified portables meet IIC gas group, the most stringent ATEX rating as per EU Directive 94/9/EC.
ATEX Approved IIB – The DT800FF Series of ATEX certified portables meet IIB gas group, the minimum gas group requirement as per MED/5.20 Directive.
Industrial grade construction
Every aspect of the DTEx radios industrial grade design has been meticulously considered, from the high contrast OLED display, readable in all light conditions to the high torque controls to the ultra-tactile front buttons that ensures reliable operation even when using gloved hands.
Voice annunciation
This programmable feature gives further assurance to the user that they’ve selected the correct channel allowing them to focus on the task in hand.
Benefits of Digital
Aside from crystal clear intelligible audio, there is increased range and battery endurance. DTEx also supports analogue mode ensuring backwards compatibility with any existing analogue radios on board.
*Digital mode is only available on UHF DTEx radios.

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Migrate to Digital Your Way
DTEx UHF radios support both analogue and digital technologies. Supporting both technologies ensures backwards compatibility with existing analogue radio systems and a simpmigration path to the many benefits of digital communications.

Intelligent Batteries
Entel’s intelligent Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to deliver optimum performance and safety. In digital mode the duty cycle of the DT900FF radios is more than 18.5 hours from a single charge!

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Dedicated accessories for Fire Fighters
Entel also offers an extensive range of ATEX approved accessories. The most popular for Fire Fighters is the CXR bone conductive throat and skull microphones which eliminate ambient noise, further enhanced by DTEx’s speech tailoring technology delivering intelligible communications first time, every time. Also approved is a range of Draeger BA and Savox speaker microphones.
Simple Onboard Reprograming App
With our free, unique and simple to use PC app, you can easily re-program a DTEx radios whilst still onboard.
The user friendly app makes it easy to drag and drop a new programming file from an email to your DTEx radio(s).
This is a simple and seamless process that can be carried out by non-technical personnel.

High Grade Accessory Interface

The rugged, multi-pin interface and Micro-USB socket are both submersible and gold-plated to minimise any risk of damage and protect against corrosion.
To ensure the integrity of IS protection levels and safeguard against noncompliant accessories being used, any accessory connected to the handset automatically undergoes a validation process.
All DTEx accessories incorporate a robust locking connector to further safeguard the user.

Model List

Model ATEX Approval Frequency Analogue/Digital
DT844FF IIB VHF Analogue
DT944FF IIC VHF Analogue
DT885FF IIB UHF Analogue & Digital
DT985FF IIC UHF Analogue & Digital

Key Features

  • Industrial grade construction
  • IP68 submersible
  • Digital and analogue modes
  • Outstanding range and performance
  • Crystal clear audio
  • High contrast white on black OLED
  • Simple on-board reprogramming app
  • Extensive range of approved accessories
  • Supports 3rd party BA kit
  • Audio accessory optimisation

Technical Specification

General VHF 156 to 163.275MHz
Frequency Range UHF  450-470MHz
Channel Spacing 12.5 & 25KHz
Operating Voltage 7.4v
Weight 435g
Overall Dimensions (HxWxDChannels 138mm x 60mm x 38mm
Channels VHF INT/USA/CAN mode plus privat
UHF up to 99
Battery Endurance (5/5/90) Model Analogue mode
DT844FF 12 hours n/a
DT944FF 14 hours n/a
DT885FF 12 hours 17 hours
DT985FF 14 hours 18.5 hours

Transmitter
Output Power UHF| ATEX IIC| 1 Watt
ATEX IIB| 2 Watts
Output Power VHF| ATEX IIC| 1 Watt
ATEX IIB| 3.9 Watts
Receiver

Sensitivity (Typical)| Analogue
-121dBm (0.2uV) for 12dB SINAD Digital
-121dBm (0.2uV) for 5% BER
Environmental
Operating Temperature| -20°C to +55°C
 Storage Temperature| -40°C to +85°C
Thermal Shock| MIL-STD810 C/D/E/F/G
Humidity
Shock & Vibration
Packing Test
Drop Test
Water Ingress| IP68 2 metres, 4 hours submersible
Approvals| EN 300 720 v2.1.1
EN 301 178 v2.2.2
EN 301 843-1 v2.2.1
EN 301 843-2 v2.2.1
EN 300 113 v2.2.1
EN 60945:2002
EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010/A12:2011/A2:2013
EN 50566:2017, EN 62311:2008 & EN 62209–2:2010
NBO ‘Certification’| www.entel.co.uk/med
Ex Protection| ATEX II 2G Ex ib IIB T4 Gb
ATEX II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb

Recommended Package

Typical Package 1
QTY2 DT Fire Fighter Radios
Supplied with:

  • Li-ion battery pack
  • Intelligent charger
  • Spring loaded belt clip
  • Antenna

Typical Package 2
QTY2 DT Fire Fighter Radios
Supplied with:

  • Li-ion battery pack
  • Intelligent charger
  • Spring loaded belt clip
  • Antenna
  • Bone conductive accessory

Accessories

Supplied package includes: Li-Ion battery pack, rapid drop-in charger, belt clip, high-efficiency antenna and quick-start user guide.

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CSBHT
Intelligent six-pod rapid charger| CMP/DT9 Heavy duty speaker microphone for DT800FF and DT900FF series| CLCDT5
A heavy duty leather carry case with swivel belt loop and strap| CHPHS/DT9
Single sided ear defender headset for hard hat use
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CHPD/DT9

Double sided ear defender headset with headband| CXR5/DT9
Bone conductive skull mic with heavy duty PTT|
CXR16/DT9

Throat mic/earpiece with heavy duty PTT| 3rd Party BA
Supports 3rd party BA comms kits

Submersible products are represented with a water droplet.
For the complete range of accessories please visit our website. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Submersible – PTT only
    Full list of accessories available online.
    V1.0 All Rights Reserved. Copyright Entel UK Ltd.

Contact
For more information about our products, please contact us:
Entel UK, 320 Centennial Avenue Centennial Park, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 3TJ, United Kingdom

www.entel.co.uk/med-firefighter
+44 (0)20 8236 0032
info@entel.co.uk
entel.co.uk

References

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