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HP79XEx Intrinsically Safe Digital Portable Radio User Manual Hytera Communications Corporation Limited...
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Preface Welcome to the world of Hytera and thank you for purchasing this product. This manual includes a description of the functions and step-by-step procedures for use. To avoid bodily injury or property loss caused by incorrect operation, please carefully read the Safety Information Booklet before use.
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Copyright Information Hytera is the trademark or registered trademark of Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (the Company) in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and/or other countries or areas. The Company retains the ownership of its trademarks and product names. All other trademarks and/or product names that may be used in this manual are properties of their respective owners.
User Manual Contents Contents Documentation Information ........................1 1. Intrinsically Safe Radio Information ...................... 2 1.1 Compliance Standards ......................... 2 1.2 Product Marking ........................... 2 1.2.1 IIC Product Marking ........................2 1.2.2 IIA Product Marking ........................3 1.3 Specific Conditions of Use ........................4 1.4 Connection with Other Intrinsically Safe Equipment Specific Conditions of Use ........
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Contents User Manual 7. Call Services ............................25 7.1 Group Call............................25 7.1.1 Initiate a Group Call ......................... 25 7.1.2 Answer a Group Call ........................ 26 7.1.3 End a Group Call ........................26 7.2 Private Call ............................27 7.2.1 Initiate a Private Call ........................ 27 7.2.2 Answer a Private Call .......................
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User Manual Contents 9.2.2 Edit a Favorite Contact......................46 9.2.3 Priority Group (Trunking Only) ....................46 9.3 Profiles ..............................46 9.3.1 Switch the Profile ........................47 9.3.2 Set the Alert Tone ........................47 9.3.3 Mic AGC ........................... 47 9.3.4 Audio Mode ..........................47 9.4 Scan ..............................
User Manual Documentation Information Documentation Information Documentation Conventions Instruction Conventions Icon Description Indicates information that can help you make better use of your product. Indicates references that can further describe the related topics. Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment damage. Indicates situations that could cause minor personal injury.
Intrinsically Safe Radio Information User Manual 1. Intrinsically Safe Radio Information Observe the following safety instructions when using the radio, so as to ensure safe and reliable operations. Failure to observe the instructions may result in danger or violation of applicable regulations. ...
User Manual Intrinsically Safe Radio Information Certificate No. Marking Ex ib I Mb Ex ib IIC T4 Gb IECEx FMG 23.0016X Ex ib IIIC T120°C Db IP66/IP68, –25°C≤Ta≤+60°C I M2 Ex ib I Mb II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb FM23ATEX0033X II 2D Ex ib IIIC T120°C Db IP66/IP68, –25°C≤Ta≤+60°C...
The radio shall only be used with optional adaptor identified as Hytera Communications Co., Ltd. part number POA203P-Ex. The radio may also be used with the optional leather cases, identified as Hytera Communications Co., Ltd. part number LCY028 or LCY029.
Li shall not exceed 2.6 µH. 1.5 Warnings Substitution of components may impair Intrinsic Safety. Use only Hytera BL2105-Ex battery. Do not charge the battery in hazardous location. Repaired only by Hytera or Hytera authorized Service Center. ...
Intrinsically Safe Radio Information User Manual To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, read, understand and adhere to the manufacturer's live maintenance procedures unless there are no maintenance procedures. 1.6 Caution Do not charge the battery in hazardous location ...
Contact number: Tel: +86-755-2697299 Fax: +86-755-86137139 Contact Address: Hytera Communications Corp., Ltd. Hytera Tower, Hi-Tech Industrial Park North, 9108# Beihuan Road, NanshanDistrict, Shenzhen, P.R.C., P 518057 1.9 Training Instructions Contact Person: Hytera Customer Training Center Contact number: Tel: +86-755-2697299 Fax: +86-755-86137139 Contact Address: Hytera Communications Corp., Ltd.
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Intrinsically Safe Radio Information User Manual Ignition Source An element, which can cause a fire or explosion. Open flames, sparks, static electricity and hot surfaces are all possible ignition sources. Flammable substance Substance, which is itself flammable, or is capable of producing a flammable gas, vapor, or dust. Oxidizer ...
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User Manual Intrinsically Safe Radio Information Present Occur Periodically or Hazardous Continuously or for Not Likely to Occur in Occasionally in Normal Substance Long Periods or Normal Operation Operation Frequently Dust Zone 20 Zone 21 Zone 22 Zone 0: An area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is present continuously or for long periods or frequently. ...
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Intrinsically Safe Radio Information User Manual Temperature Class Maximum Surface Temperature ≤ 450°C ≤ 300°C ≤ 200°C ≤ 135°C ≤ 100°C ≤ 85°C...
User Manual Packing List 2. Packing List Please unpack carefully and check that you have received the following items. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your dealer. Item Quantity (PCS) Item Quantity (PCS) Radio Antenna Battery Belt Clip Charger Strap Power Adapter...
Product Overview User Manual 3. Product Overview 3.1 Product Layout Part Name Part Name Part Name Side Key 1 (SK1) Left Key LCD Display Push-to-Talk (PTT) Key P1/Answer Key Right Key Side Key 2 (SK2) Speaker Back/Subgroup Key Side Key 3 (SK3) Keypad On-Off/P2/End Key NFC Tag...
User Manual Product Overview Part Name Part Name Part Name Smart Knob Top Key (TK) Battery Latch Microphone LED Indicator Belt Clip Up Key Antenna Battery OK/Menu Key Accessory Connector Charging Contacts 3.2 Programmable Keys For enhanced convenience, you can request your dealer to program the following keys as shortcuts to radio features: TK, SK1, SK2, SK3, P1/Answer key, On-Off/P2/End key, Up key, and Down key.
Before Use User Manual 4. Before Use 4.1 Attach the Battery Make sure the grooves on the battery are aligned with the guiderails on the sides of battery compartment, otherwise the guiderails may deform. Use the approved battery to avoid the risk of explosion. ...
User Manual Before Use To remove the battery, make sure that the radio is turned off, and then lift the battery latch. 4.2 Charge the Battery Use the charger CH10L33 approved by the Company. Read the Safety Information Booklet before charging. ...
Before Use User Manual 4.4 Attach the Audio Accessory For optimal waterproof and dustproof performance, do as follows: Attach the accessory with care to avoid scraping the silicone rubber surrounding the accessory connector screw hole. Close the accessory connector cover and fasten the screw after removing the accessory. Loosen the screw on the accessory connector cover, and then remove the cover.
User Manual Before Use Insert the audio accessory plug into the accessory connector. Tighten the screw on the audio accessory plug. 4.5 Attach the Belt Clip Align the holder on the belt clip with the groove on the battery, and then press the belt clip downwards into place.
Before Use User Manual You can press and hold the spring plate of the belt clip and push the belt clip upwards to remove it. 4.6 Install the TF Card If you purchase a TF card, you can install it on the radio. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw on the card slot cover, and then remove the card slot cover.
User Manual Basic Operations 5. Basic Operations 5.1 Turn On or Off the Radio To turn the radio on, long press or reattach the battery. To turn the radio off, long press 5.2 Adjust the Volume Rotate the Smart Knob clockwise to increase the volume, or counter-clockwise to decrease the volume. 5.3 Select Contact or Channel On the home screen, press and rotate the Smart Knob within 5s to select a contact or channel.
Basic Operations User Manual You can go to Menu > Settings > Basic Settings > Keypad Lock > Optional Key to set whether the following keys and knobs still work when the keypad is locked: TK, SK1, SK2, SK3, PTT key, P1/Answer key, On-Off/P2/End key, and Smart Knob.
User Manual Basic Operations Press the preprogrammed Zone Up or Zone Down key. Select a Channel Before selecting a channel, make sure that the current zone contains the channel. To select a channel, do one of the following: On the home screen, press and rotate the Smart Knob within 5s to select a channel. ...
Status Indications User Manual 6. Status Indications 6.1 LCD Icons Radio Status Icon More bars indicate more remaining battery power. The battery power is running out. The battery power runs out. Conventional mode: The radio is standby or transmitting. ...
User Manual Status Indications Radio Status Icon The radio stays on Priority Channel 1. The radio stays on Priority Channel 2. The radio has switched to the mixed channel. The Non-Dedicated Trunk Station Control Channel (TSCC) feature is enabled. The TF card is abnormal. The TF card is about full.
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Status Indications User Manual LED Indicator Radio Status Flashes green slowly The radio is standby in trunking mode. Glows green The radio is receiving. Glows red The radio is transmitting. The radio is establishing a call in trunking mode. (This indication is applicable only to Flashes red the calling radio.) Conventional mode: The radio is scanning or roaming.
User Manual Call Services 7. Call Services When you are speaking during a call, keep the microphone about 2.5 cm to 5 cm away from your mouth. This ensures optimal voice quality on the receiving radio. In trunking mode, if the radio is not registered or attached, or an empty group is selected, you will fail to initiate a call.
Call Services User Manual With the group call dial permission preprogrammed by your dealer, on the home screen, enter the group ID, select Group ID, and then press and hold the PTT key. With the Keypad Mode feature preprogrammed by your dealer, go to Menu > Settings > Basic Settings > ...
User Manual Call Services The calling party hangs up. The call duration exceeds the preset time. The BS signal is lost. A pre-emptive call or an emergency call occupies the channel. With the Clear Down feature enabled, the calling party changes the contact. ...
Call Services User Manual The private ID must comply with the dialing rules. For details, consult your dealer. Through Call Logs Conventional Mode: Go to Menu > Call Logs, select the private call record, and then press and hold the PTT ...
User Manual Call Services Trunking Mode In trunking mode, a private call ends in any of the following cases: The call hang time expires. The calling or called party hangs up. The call duration exceeds the preset time. ...
Call Services User Manual Select the all call contact. Press and hold the PTT key. Through Manual Dialing In trunking mode, on the home screen, enter the all call ID, and then press , or the PTT key. The all call ID must comply with the dialing rules. For details, consult your dealer. Through Call Logs In trunking mode, press the preprogrammed BackDial Call or ReDial Call key, select the all call record, and then press...
User Manual Call Services 7.4 Broadcast Call (Trunking Only) A broadcast call is a special group call, during which only the calling party can transmit voice. The Broadcast Call feature is preprogrammed by your dealer. 7.4.1 Initiate a Broadcast Call Through Contact List Subgroup Contact List ...
Call Services User Manual 7.4.2 Answer a Broadcast Call You can answer a broadcast call without any operation. 7.4.3 End a Broadcast Call A broadcast call ends in any of the following cases: The call duration exceeds the preset time. ...
User Manual Call Services Press or the PTT key. Through Manual Dialing Conventional Mode: With the phone call dial permission preprogrammed by your dealer, on the home screen, enter the phone number, select DTMF Dial, and then press and hold the PTT key. Trunking Mode: On the home screen, enter the phone number, select PSTN or PABX (press to switch), ...
Call Services User Manual In trunking mode, a phone call ends in any of the following cases: The call duration exceeds the preset time. The calling party hangs up. The BS signal is lost. A pre-emptive call or an emergency call occupies the channel. ...
User Manual Message Services 8. Message Services The radio can send and receive short messages, which are classified into the following types: Text message: a message containing text or numbers Quick text message: a frequently used text message that can be created, edited, or deleted through the menu ...
Message Services User Manual 8.2 Reply to a Message To reply to a message, do as follows: On the home screen, go to Menu > Message > Msg. Select a conversation. Select Reply. Do either of the following: To send a text message, enter the message content in the message text box. ...
User Manual Supplementary Features 9. Supplementary Features 9.1 Settings On the home screen, go to Menu > Settings, and then set radio parameters including Basic Settings, Call Settings, and Security Settings. 9.1.1 Basic Settings Language Go to Basic Settings > Language, and then select the display language. Display Go to Basic Settings >...
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Supplementary Features User Manual With the Time View feature preprogrammed by your dealer, select Time View to view the current Time, Date, and Week. Select Time Set, and then modify the H/M/S/Y/M/D to be displayed. Select Time Format, and then set the format to 24 Hour or 12 Hour. ...
User Manual Supplementary Features 9.1.2 Call Settings Power Level You can set the TX power level to high or low. On the home screen, go to Call Settings > Power Level, and then select High Power or Low Power. Voice Activated Transmit (VOX) allows the voice to trigger transmission. When the voice detected by the microphone reaches the value to trigger the transmission, the radio automatically transmits the voice without the PTT key pressed.
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Supplementary Features User Manual Squelch Level (Conventional Only) The squelch level refers to the squelch threshold required for the speaker of the radio to be turned on. The higher squelch level requires a stronger signal. On the home screen, go to Call Settings > Squelch, and then select Open, Normal, or Tight. ...
User Manual Supplementary Features With Private ID enabled, you can call any private contacts. With Private ID disabled, you can call only the private contacts in the contact list or emergency contact. On the home screen, go to Call Settings > Any Call, and then turn on or off Group ID. With Group ID enabled, you can call any group contacts except that of the background group.
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Supplementary Features User Manual Press the preprogrammed Encrypt key. In conventional mode, the Encrypt feature is enabled for the current channel. When switching to the channel, the radio automatically enables encryption. Set the Encrypt Feature In conventional mode, you can add or select the encrypt key as follows: Add an Encrypt Key ...
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User Manual Supplementary Features Go to Security Settings > Man Down, and then press Press the preprogrammed Man Down key. Lone Worker The Lone Worker feature allows the radio to automatically send an emergency alarm to your companion or the control center in either of the following scenarios: You do not operate the radio within the preset time.
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Supplementary Features User Manual The radio automatically exits the recording when other services with higher priority occurs or the storage of the TF card is insufficient. Call recording The Call Record feature allows you to record the current call or all calls. Turn on the Call Record feature ...
User Manual Supplementary Features To play back a recording file, select Play, and then press To view the details of a recording file, select View, and then press To delete a recording file, select Delete, and then press ...
Supplementary Features User Manual Select the call log. Select New Contact or Add To Contact, and then press 9.2.2 Edit a Favorite Contact On the home screen, go to Menu > Contact > Favorite, or press the preprogrammed Favorite Contact List key to enter the favorite contact list, and then do any of the following: Select the favorite contact to view details or delete it.
User Manual Supplementary Features Custom: This profile is applicable to other situations. 9.3.1 Switch the Profile On the home screen, go to Menu > Profiles, and then select the profile. Press the preprogrammed Profiles Switch key. Press the One Touch Call/Menu key, and then select the profile.
Supplementary Features User Manual Set the low/mid/high frequency gain as follows: On the home screen, go to Menu > Profiles > Setting > Audio Set > Audio Mode. Select the audio mode, or User Defined. (Optional) If you select User Defined, select Low Freq. Gain, Mid Freq. Gain, and High Freq. Gain, and then select a value.
User Manual Supplementary Features Select Add CH to add a new channel to the list. Select Set Default to set the list as the default scan list for the current channel. Select View Record to view or manage all channels on the current list. If you do not need to scan, you can delete all channels other than the current channel.
Supplementary Features User Manual Post-registration Hunt After successful registration, you can press the preprogrammed Manual Current Hunt key to hunt again. To ensure seamless communications, you can enable the following hunt modes: Hunt Mode Description Operation This feature allows an idle radio to keep detecting the signal strength of the BS with which it registers.
User Manual Supplementary Features This feature applies only to radios with GPS, COMPASS, or GLONASS. 9.5.1 Turn on the Positioning Feature In conventional mode, go to Menu > Position > GPS On/Off, COMPASS On/Off, or GLONASS On/Off, and then press In trunking mode, this feature is preprogrammed by your dealer.
Supplementary Features User Manual Press to enter the contact list, and then select the contact. Press to send the message to the contact. In trunking mode, you can send a position message to the dispatch station (The feature is preprogrammed by your dealer).
User Manual Supplementary Features In trunking mode, with the GPS Active Report feature preprogrammed by your dealer, the radio automatically reports the GPS data when reaching the preset time or distance. If the radio is enabled with the GPS Report in Voice feature, you can actively report GPS data during a call. Quick GPS Based on GPS standard time, the Quick GPS feature divides the GPS upload time into several equal-length time slices.
Supplementary Features User Manual 9.6.2 BT Audio Switch With the BT device connected, you can press the preprogrammed BT Audio Switch key to switch the audio output device between BT earpiece and the radio. 9.6.3 Set the BT Change BT Name ...
User Manual Supplementary Features Mode Description Operation Send a quick text message or position On the home screen, message to a private or group contact. press the numeric key to Initiate an alert call, radio check, remote initiate the service. monitor, radio enable, or radio disable ...
Supplementary Features User Manual In conventional mode, with the keypad input and Quick Dial feature enabled, you can do either of the following: On the home screen, enter "0", and the quick dial text box appears. Press to switch between the contact text box and the quick dial text box. On an analog channel, the radio displays only the quick dial text box.
User Manual Supplementary Features 9.11 Priority Interrupt The Priority Interrupt feature allows you to interrupt the ongoing activities (such as a call, a call hang status or remote monitor) on the current channel to release the channel, so as to initiate a new call or a new data service. This feature includes manual priority interrupt and auto priority interrupt.
Supplementary Features User Manual Emergency Type Description The radio transmits the emergency signal to the control center, and then emits a siren and Alarm w/Siren displays In addition, you can request your dealer to set one of the following emergency modes: Emergency Mode Description Note...
User Manual Supplementary Features Radio Enable To restore the disabled radio to normal use, you can send the Radio Enable command to a private contact or send the radio to your dealer for reprogramming. Trunking Mode The Stun, Revive, and Kill features are preprogrammed by your dealer by default and triggered by the dispatch station or trunking system.
Troubleshooting User Manual 10. Troubleshooting Phenomena Analysis Solution battery installed Remove and reattach the battery. improperly. The radio cannot be The battery power may have run out. Recharge or replace the battery. turned on. The battery may suffer from poor contact caused by dirtied or damaged Clean the battery contacts.
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User Manual Troubleshooting Phenomena Analysis Solution There are unknown Set signaling for all member radios to avoid voices or sounds on The radio may be set with no signaling. interference at the same frequency. the channel. The keys may fail to function The keys do not work.
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Troubleshooting User Manual Phenomena Analysis Solution You may be too far away from the Move towards other members. group members. Make sure call participants are within the The signal may be weak. communication range. Make sure call participants are within the The signal may be weak.
User Manual Radio Care 11. Radio Care To guarantee optimal performance as well as a long service life of the radio, follow the tips below. 11.1 Care Radio Do not care or clean the radio in a hazardous area. ...
Radio Care User Manual Keep the radio turned off during charging. Do not use the radio during charging. Charge the battery under the temperature from 0°C to 40°C . When the low battery alert occurs, replace or charge the battery in time. ...
User Manual Radio Care If you want to clean the battery slot, use the non-mental brush to clean up the dust or dirt, and then use the dry and soft lint-free cloth to clean up the battery contacts. 11.3 Sterilizing ...
Optional Accessories User Manual 12. Optional Accessories Use the accessories approved by the Company only. Otherwise, we will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the use of unauthorized accessories. Contact your local dealer for the optional accessories used with the product.
Analog: 0.16 μV (12 dB SINAD); 0.14 μV (Typical) (12 dB SINAD) Sensitivity Digital: 0.16 μV/BER5% HP79XEx IIA: 136–174 MHz: 5 W/1 W; 400–480 MHz: 4 W/1 W RF Output Power HP79XEx IIC: 2 W/1 W Rated Audio Output Power 0.5 W ≤ 3% Rated Audio Distortion area: –30°C to +60°C...
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Specifications User Manual Item Description With Location enabled: 21 h With Location disabled: 24 h All specifications are subject to changes without notice.
User Manual Abbreviations 14. Abbreviations Abbreviation Full Name Automatic Gain Control DTMF Dual-tone Multi-frequency Electronic Serial Number FOACSU Full Off Air Call Set-Up Global Positioning System Liquid-Crystal Display Light-Emitting Diode OACSU Off Air Call Set-Up PABX Private Automatic Branch Exchange PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network Push-To-Talk...
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