Northfield Telecommunications d b a Advanced Wireless Communications AWR4000 Two-Way Radio User Manual AWR4000

Northfield Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a Advanced Wireless Communications Two-Way Radio AWR4000

Users Manual

AWR4000User manualAdvanced wireless Communication
THANK YOU! Thank you for your purchase of Advanced Wireless Communications’ AWR4000 two-way radio. This portable two-way radio is a business grade device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years of reliable operation.MODEL(S) COVERED IN THIS MANUAL AWR4000 Two-way Radio Frequency: UHF 450-470 MHz Model: AWR4000Part Number: ******(radio & battery cover only) AWR4000 Six-Unit Gang Charger Model: AWGC4000 Part Number: ******
Product Safety and RF Exposure for Portable Two-Way Radios Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Standards NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled applications where users have been made aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer or similar use. BEFORE USING THIS RADIO, READ THE TRAINING MATERIAL BELOW WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS.Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Regulations The FCC has established limits for safe exposure to radio frequency (RF) emissions from portable two-way radios. The FCC requires manufacturers to demonstrate
compliance with RF exposure limits before portable two-way radios can be marketed in the U.S. When two-way radios are approved for occupational/controlled environment exposure limits, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of, and exercise control over, their exposure. Awareness and control of RF exposure can be accomplished by the use of labels, or by education and training through appropriate means such as information and instructions in user manuals or safety booklets. Your Advanced Wireless Commu-nications’ two-way radio has an RF exposure information label in the battery compartment. The training material below includes useful information about RF exposure and helpful instructions on how to control your RF exposure. Your Advanced Wireless Communications two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in
2.5standby mode. Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for Portable Two-Way Radios To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/con-trolled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures: *Transmit no more than 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the PushTo-Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time or less is important since the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring standards compliance). *If you are using the radio held in front of the face, ensure the radio is kept at aminimum of cm from the face when transmitting. Keeping the radio at aproper distance is important since RF exposure decreases with increasing distancefrom the antenna.*Use only FCC-approved, supplied or replacement headsets, batteries, and accessoriesintended for use with this radio. Use of non-FCC approved headsets, batteries andaccessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines.
frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules & Regulations. FCC Rules require that all operators using Private Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their equipment. Application for license must be made on FCC form 601, and schedules D, E, and G. FAX: Forms can be obtained by fax from the FCC Fax-On-Demand system. Call 1-202-418-0177 from your fax machine and request document number 000600 for the form, schedules, and instructions. MAIL: Forms can be ordered by telephone, and will be sent to you by first class mail. Call the FCC Forms Hotline at 1-800-418-FORM (1-800-418-3676). INTERNET: Form 601 and instructions can be downloaded from the FCC Forms website at: http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form601/601.html Before filling out your Form 601 application Technical Data section, you must decide which frequency (or frequencies) you will operate on. Questions? Call the FCC for license application questions at 1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-FCC License InformationYour Advanced Wireless Communications radio operates on communications
225-5322). If you have any questions, call Advanced Wireless Communications at 1-800475-5852 Notices to The UserThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. One or more of the following statements may be applicable: FCC WARNING This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly
including interference that may cause undesired ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference,subject to the following two conditions: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. IC Warning : (1) this device may not cause interferoperation of the device. operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that , the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that , the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that , the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that , the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that , the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that , the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. même si le brouillage est susceptible tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. même si le brouillage est susceptible tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that, the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. même si le brouillage est susceptible tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that, the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that, the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ·Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ·Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected. ·Consult with the dealer for technical assistance.SAFETY INFORMATION: Your wireless portable two-way radio has been designed using a low power transmitter. When the PTT switch is pressed, the radio generates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy (EME). This radio is designed to comply with the FCC Report and Order FCC 96-326 (August, 1996). User Safety Information PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR ADVANCED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIO. ◊ Only qualified technicians are allowed to maintain this product.
◊ To avoid electromagnetic interference, turn off your radio in places where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. When traveling on aircraft, turn off your radio when the airline crew instructs you to do so. ◊ When in vehicles equipped with an air bag, do not place a portable radio in the airbag deployment area. ◊ Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. ◊ To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps. ◊ Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Do not place the radio in direct contact with any heating source.
CONTENTS Thank You! .....................................................................................................1 FCCD Declaration.............................................................................................2 Contents.........................................................................................................5 Getting Acquainted .......................................................................................6Product Inspection...........................................................................................6Radio View ......................................................................................................7 LCD Display Symbols....................................................................................10 Safety and Care Instructions......................................................................12 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................12 Caring for This Product..................................................................................12 Caution ..........................................................................................................12
Getting Started.............................................................................................13 Installing / Removing / Charging the Battery .................................................13Turn the Unit ON / OFF .................................................................................14 Volume...........................................................................................................14Talk to Another Radio ....................................................................................14Keypad Lock..................................................................................................15 VOX Level / Voice Delay Time.......................................................................15 Scan for a Channel / CTCSS / DCS..............................................................16 Wireless Cloning............................................................................................17 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................17
GETTING ACQUAINTED PRODUCT INPSECTIONThank you for your purchase of Advanced Wireless Communications AWR4000 Portable Two-way Radio. Before use, please inspect the product as follows. First check the shipping carton for any signs of damage. If any damage has occurred, please contact your dealer or Advanced Wireless Communications immediately. Confirm the supplied product against the packing slip to assure accuracy.
PACKAGING CONTENTS: Part numberItemQty.1Radio12Battery13Single Charger14Charger adapter15Manual1
MINI 3 RAIDO VIEW01020304050607 08 09 11 1312 1410
1. Charger Terminal 2. Speaker 3. Microphone4. Programmable function key5. LCD6. SF2 (programmable)7. PTT/SF1( programmable )8. LED Flashlight9. LED Indicator10. Power switch/ Volume Knob
11. Head set Jack 12. Belt clip screw13. Antennal14. Battery coverMINI 3 LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS
SYMBOL FUNCTIONWELLCOME Channel number/Channel alias/Channel frequencyRSSIHigh Power：the current channel is high power (H/L)LED flashlight function enableHeadset function enable/ headset connectedHeadset function disableRecorder function enable/ Flashing when no spaceVibration function enableSpeaker openedSpeaker function disable
Battery indicatorKeypad lockDTMF signalling enableScanThe current channel is in scan listThe current channel is prior channelCompander enableScrambler enableVOX enable
SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONSAFETY PRECAUTIONSPlease observe the following safety precautions when setting up and using this product. ·LCD panel - The LCD panel is made of glass, and may break if the unit is dropped or impacted. ·Heat sources - Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, heaters, and other heat-generating products. ·Water and moisture - Do not use the product in or near water or in high moisture areas such as a bathroom. Indoor use only. CARING FOR THIS PRODUCT
To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product, please observe the following guidelines. ·Cleaning - Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid cleaning agents, benzene, thinner, or aerosols. ·Repair - Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the circuitry by yourself. Only replacement parts that are recommended by Advanced Wireless Communications (AWC) should be used. You can contact AWC at 1-800-4755852. ·Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this may cause damage. CAUTION·To avoid risk of fire or injury, do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Please turn off the unit while charging. ·Replace only batteries with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. ·Please dispose of old, defective batteries in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. ·Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary. ·Do not expose equipment and accessories to open flames, such as lighted candles, etc. ·To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose equipment to rain or moisture.
GETTING STARTEDINSTALLING THE SWIVEL BELT HOLSTER1. Slide the bottom of the radio into the holster until it snaps into place.2. To remove, push the tab on the holster and pull the radio away from the holster.Note: In case of loss, please contact your point-of-sale or call 1-800-475-5852 to request replacement part number ******.
INSTALLING THE BATTERYYour radio uses a rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li Ion) battery 1. If the battery door is already in place, push down on the three bars on the door and slide it off the radio.2. Insert the battery, printed arrows first, into the battery compartment and press down to secure firmly in place.3. Slide and snap the battery door into place.
Charging the BatteryUse only the charger supplied with the radio, or other Series power accessories. For optimum battery life, do not charge the battery for prolonged periods after it is fully charged. Charging the battery over the weekend is acceptable.Using the Drop-in Charger1. Place the charger on a flat surface.2. Insert the plug of the power cord into the jack on the charger.3. Plug the cord into an AC outlet.4. Turn the radio off. If the radio is on while charging, it will take longer to fully charge.5. Insert the radio (with battery installed) into the front charging pocket.Note: The radio will fit in the charger with the holster on.The drop-in charger will also sequentially charge a spare SNN5571 Li Ion battery.
The spare battery will not begin to charge until the radio battery is fully charged. Both batteries will charge in approximately 2–6 hours.
WARNING: There is a danger in which incorrectly placing the battery can cause an explosion. Always make sure the radio is switched off before installing or changing the battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Use ONLY with Lithium 3.7V 830 mAH rechargeable batteries. Contact Advanced Wireless Communications at 1-800-475-5852 or www.advancedwireless.com for more information. Using the 56531 Multi-Unit ChargerThe Multi-Unit Charger (MUC) allows drop-in charging of up to 6 radios or batteries.Batteries can be charged inside the radios or removed and placed in the MUCSeparately. Each of the 6 charging pockets can hold a radio or battery, but not both.1. Place the charger on a flat surface.2. Insert the power cord plug into the jack on the MUC.
3. Plug the cord into an AC outlet.4. Turn the radio off.5. Insert the radio or battery into the charging pocket.
Charging Status LEDsOn the drop-in charger, the radio and battery charging pockets have their own LEDs.On the MUC, each of the 6 charging pockets has an LED. The LEDs are grouped into pairs to show which charging pockets are paired (for cloning, see page 32).The LED is solid red when the battery is charging, and solid green when charging is complete.IMPORTANT: Charge the battery for 12 hours on the first charge. After that, it should take 4 or less hours to charge. NOTE: • To completely disconnect from power, the adapter should be disconnected from the 6 Unit Gang Charger.
• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight or fire. • The 6 Unit Gang Charger and adapter should not be exposed to wet conditions. No objects filled with liquid, such as vases, should be placed on the main unit and adapter. • To maintain the battery life of your two-way transceiver it is recommended that you only charge the battery when needed. Overcharging the battery will reduce performance. • For best results ensure that the unit is turned off before charging. • Remove batteries before storing your radio for extended periods. Batteries corrode over time and may cause permanent damage to your radio.TURN THE UNIT ON/OFFTurn clockwise to turn the radio on, and counterclockwise to turn the radio
off.When you turn the radio on, the radio will chirps and the display brieflyshows all features and display segments.ADJUSTING THE VOLUMETurn clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease the volume.Note: Do not hold the radio too close to your ear when adjusting the volume.TALKING AND RECEIVINGFor best transmission speak about 2” away from the radio and leave a short pause before speaking once you have pressed the PTT button.
To talk to another radio (transceiver): 1. Press and hold “S/M” to check if the channel is free. 2. Press and hold PTT button and speak into the microphone to transmit.3. Release the PTT button once you have finished speaking to allow other radios to respond. The radio transceiver will automatically hear received transmissions.NOTE: You can only communicate with another radio (transceiver) that is on the same channel and using the same CTCSS/DCS code as your radio (transceiver).Signal Strength and Channel Busy IndicatorsWhen there is activity on a frequency, the radio displays and the green
light flashes.When there is activity on the same frequency and code as your radio (your radio is receiving), the radio displays and a signal strength from 1 (weakest) to 4 (strongest). This can help determine when a radio is moving out of range.Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the strength of the incoming signal.KEYPAD LOCKTo avoid accidentally changing the channel and the unit’s preferred settings, you can lock the keypad. To lock or unlock the keypad:
Press and hold F button for 2.0 seconds. appears when the keypad is locked. NOTE: While key lock is “on” you can still use the PTT button .SELECT A CHANNELThe transmitter and receiver must be on the same channel using the same CTCSS code or DCS code in order for you to communicate with another party. To select between maximum 16 channels (the CTCSS code or DCS code is set by PC program): 1. Press to increase channel number. To activate auto scan for available channels,
press and hold for more than 2.0 seconds. 2. Press to decrease channel number. VOX LEVEL / VOICE DELAY TIMEThe Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) function allows your voice to activate transmission automatically when the transceiver is used with an optional hands-free microphone / headset. If the unit is set to VOX level 1, 2, .....9, it will automatically detect and transmit your voice through to the selected channel. The VOX level and transmission delay time should be adjusted according to your voice loudness and personal preference.
Account Manager for further information. Pressing the PTT button disables VOX.WIRELESS CLONINGThe AWR4000 is capable of Wireless Cloning. For details on this function, contactAdvanced Wireless Communications at 800-475-5852
TROUBLESHOOTINGSee below for some common problems and their remedies. DO NOT attempt any repairs yourself. This will invalidate your warranty.PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSES / REMEDIESCan’t turn the radio on• Check that the battery is correctly installed and has been fully charged.Can’t communicate with other radios• For this and all other issues contact Advanced Wireless Communications at 1-800-475-5852 or visit www.advancedwireless.com for more information.VOX function is not working• Check the headset is correctly plugged in and is compatible with the radio
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