COMMERCIAL DIGITAL TWO-WAY RADIO MOTOTRBO™ SL300 PORTABLE RADIOS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 1 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Important Safety Information RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios ATTENTION! This radio is restricted to Occupational use only. Before using the radio, read the RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Portable Two-Way Radios which contains important operating instructions for safe usage and RF energy awareness and control for Compliance with applicable standards and Regulations.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 2 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions for Occupational Use NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled conditions where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet the occupational limits in FCC and International standards. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population consumer use.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 3 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM All Motorola two-way radios are designed, manufactured, and tested to ensure they meet government-established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers also recommend specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These instructions are important because they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on how to control it.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 4 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Your Motorola two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and International standards and guidelines (listed below) for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 5 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM • Ministry of Health (Canada) Safety Code 6 & Industry Canada RSS-102 • Australian Communications Authority Radiocommunications Standard et seq. • ANATEL ANNEX to Resolution No. 303 et seq. RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for Two-Way Radio Operations To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 6 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM • In front of the face. Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone (and other parts of the radio including the antenna) at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) away from the nose or lips. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is important to ensure compliance. NOTE: RF exposures decrease with increasing distance from the antenna. • Body Worn Operation.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 7 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Electromagnetic Interference/ Compatibility NOTE: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI) if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise configured for electromagnetic compatibility. Facilities To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your radio in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 8 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Persons with pacemakers should: • ALWAYS keep the radio more than 6 inches (15 centimeters) from their pacemaker when the radio is turned ON. • Not carry the radio in the breast pocket. • Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • Turn the radio OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 9 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Acoustic Safety Exposure to loud noises from any source for extended periods of time may temporarily or permanently affect your hearing. The louder the radio's volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected. Hearing damage from loud noise is sometimes undetectable at first and can have a cumulative effect. To protect your hearing: • Use the lowest volume necessary to do your job.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 10 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Operational Warnings WARNING For Vehicle With Air Bags: Refer to vehicle manufacturer's manual prior to installation of electronic equipment to avoid interference with air bag wiring. DO NOT place a portable radio in the area over an air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 11 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Operational Warnings (Continued) WARNING DO NOT remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 12 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Operational Cautions Antennas Caution DO NOT use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns, if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals.
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MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 16 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Record your radio’s programmable button functions in the blanks provided. SP represents short press, LP represents long press.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 17 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM LED Indicator Solid red – Radio is charging. Blinking red – Radio is (1) transmitting at low battery condition, (2) receiving an emergency transmission, (3) indicating low battery charge when the On/Off/ Information button is pressed, (4) has failed the selftest upon powering up, (5) has charging errors, or (6) has moved out of range if radio is configured with Auto-Range Transponder System.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 18 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Charging the Battery 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. All chargers can charge only Motorola authorized batteries. Other batteries may not charge. It is recommended your radio remains powered off while charging.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 19 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Attaching the Battery 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. 1 2 To attach battery cover, align it in place and slide the battery latch until it snaps into place. Slide battery latch into lock position.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 20 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM 3 Attaching the Antenna With the radio turned off, set the antenna in its receptacle and turn clockwise. Make sure that the antenna is tightened securely to the radio. To remove the antenna, turn the antenna counterclockwise.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 21 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Powering Up and Turning Off the Radio Short press the On/Off/Information button. You see a power on animation for display radio. The LED lights up solid green. To turn off the radio, long press the On/Off/ Information button. Adjusting the Volume To increase the volume, press the Volume button up. To decrease the volume, press the Volume button down.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 22 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM 3. Press Side Button 1 to enter each digit of the remaining three digits of the password. You hear a positive indicator tone for each Side Button 1 press. When the second digit of the password is entered, your radio ignores any push of the Channel Rocker. 4. When the last digit of the four-digit password is entered, your radio automatically checks the validity of the password. If the password is correct, your radio proceeds to power up.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 23 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM 3. Press the PTT button to make the call. The LED lights up solid green. The display shows the group call alias or ID for display radio. 4. Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to finish (if enabled). 5. Speak clearly into the microphone. 6. Release the PTT button to listen. When the target radio responds, the LED blinks green. You see the transmitting radio alias or ID on your display for display radio. 7.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 24 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Making a Private Call NOTE: Your radio must be programmed for you to initiate a Private Call. Follow the procedure below. 1. Select the channel with the active subscriber alias or ID. OR Press the programmed One Touch Access button. 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. The LED lights up solid green.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 25 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Making a Selective Call NOTE: Your radio must be programmed for you to initiate a Selective Call. Follow the procedure below. 1. Select the channel with the active subscriber alias or ID. 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. The LED lights up solid green. 4. Wait for the Talk Permit Tone to finish (if enabled). 5. Speak clearly into the microphone. 6.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 26 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Starting and Stopping Scan Press the programmed Scan button. OR Use the Channel Rocker for display radio or Channel Selector Switch for non-display radio to select a channel programmed with Auto Scan enabled. When Scan is enabled, the LED blinks yellow and you hear a positive indicator tone. When Scan is disabled, the LED turns off and you hear a negative indicator tone. To stop a scan, press the programmed Scan button.
MainContent_NAG-LACR.fm Page 27 Friday, September 5, 2014 10:59 AM Sending an Emergency Alarm Press the programmed Emergency On button. The display shows ALRM and the destination alias for display radio. When an Emergency Alarm acknowledgement is received, the Emergency tone sounds and the LED blinks green. If your radio does not receive an Emergency Alarm acknowledgement, and after all retries have been exhausted, a tone sounds. Radio exits the Emergency Alarm mode.
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