68012009072-BD Contents Contents Intellectual Property and Regulatory Notices..............5 Safety and Compliance Information.................. 6 RF Energy Exposure and Product Safety Guide for Two-way Radios.............6 Notice to Users (FCC and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED))....6 FCC Licensing Information........................6 Canada Licensing Information.........................
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68012009072-BD Contents 4.5.3 Setting iVOX without Accessories..................22 4.5.4 Microphone Gain........................22 4.5.5 Enabling Power Up Tone Mode..................23 4.5.6 Resetting to Factory Default....................23 4.5.7 Enabling Voice Prompt in User Mode................23 Chapter 5: Radio Programming through CPS..............24 5.1 Advanced Configuration Mode......................24 5.1.1 Entering Advanced Configuration Mode................24 5.1.2 Selecting the Interference Eliminator Code................25 5.1.3 Programming Auto-Scan....................25 5.1.4 Programming Active Channels...................26...
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68012009072-BD Contents 7.5 Interference Eliminator Codes......................43 7.6 Digital Interference Eliminator Codes....................44 Chapter 8: Authorized Accessories List ................. 48 Chapter 9: Motorola Solutions Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada.. 49 9.1 Warranty............................49 9.2 Products and Accessories....................... 49 9.3 Exclusions............................49 9.4 Software............................50 9.5 Warranty Coverage..........................
License Rights The purchase of Motorola Solutions products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola Solutions, except for the normal nonexclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. ● Changes or modifications made to this device, not expressly approved by Motorola Solutions, could void the authority of the user to operate this equipment. FCC Licensing Information This device complies with Parts 90 and 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
2. Use of accessories not recommended by Motorola Solutions may result in fire, electric shock, or injury. 3. To reduce damage to the electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
68012009072-BD Safety and Compliance Information 5. Do not operate the charger if it has been broken or damaged in any way. Take it to any qualified Motorola Solutions service representatives. 6. Do not disassemble the charger; it is not repairable and replacement parts are not available. Disassembly of the charger may result in risk of electrical shock or fire.
Table 1: RM Series Radio Specifications Model Frequency Band Transmit Power Number of Chan- Antenna nels RMU2080 Non-removable RMV2080 Non-removable Package Content This section provides information regarding package content for your radio. Your product package contains the following products and manuals: ●...
68012009072-BD Chapter 1: Introduction Use and Care Table 2: Radio Cleaning Guideline □□□ Use a soft damp cloth to clean Do not use alcohol or cleaning Do not immerse in water. the exterior. solutions. Table 3: Guideline for Submerged Radio in Water Turn off your radio and remove Do not use your radio until com- Dry with soft cloth.
Table 4: RM Series Radio Callouts Label Item Description Antenna The antenna is non-removable for RMU2080 and RMV2080 models. Accessory Connector Allows you to connect compatible au- dio accessories to your radio. Battery All RM Series radios come with a Lithi- um-Ion (Li-Ion) battery.
68012009072-BD Chapter 2: Radio Overview Label Item Description Side button 2 (SB2) A general button that is configurable using the CPS. NOTE: The default setting of SB2 is Scan or Nuisance Channel Delete. Channel Selector knob Allows you to switch the radio to differ- ent channels.
68012009072-BD Chapter 3: Getting Started Chapter 3 Getting Started This section helps you to get familiar with the basic operations of the radio. Installing the Battery Your radio uses a rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Procedure: 1. Turn off your radio. 2.
25 % discharge, lasts even longer. Motorola Solutions batteries are designed specifically to be used with a Motorola Solutions charger and vice versa. Charging batteries with non-Motorola Solutions equipment may lead to battery damage and void the battery warranty.
Standard Power Supply ● Rapid Power Supply To charge the battery with the radio attached, place it in a Motorola Solutions-approved Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger (SUC) or Drop-in Tray Multi Unit Charger (MUC). Procedure: 1. Place the required charger (SUC or MUC) on a flat surface.
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68012009072-BD Chapter 3: Getting Started Option Actions Charging a stand-alone battery using a. Insert the battery into the charger. (Inside surface of the SUC the battery facing the front of the charger). b. Align the slots in the battery with the alignment ribs in the charger.
68012009072-BD Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.4.1 Charger LED Indication The following table describes the meaning of the charger LED indicator. NOTE: Ensure that the radio or the stand-alone battery is inserted correctly in the charger, and there is power to the outlet. If there is no LED indication: ●...
68012009072-BD Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.4.2 Estimated Charging Time The following tables provide the estimated charging time of the battery. Table 7: Estimated Charging Time Charging Solution Battery Type Standard Lithium-Ion Battery High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Standard ≤ 4.5 Hours Rapid ≤...
68012009072-BD Chapter 3: Getting Started Adjusting Volume Turn the On/Off/Volume knob clockwise to increase the volume, or counterclockwise to decrease the volume. NOTE: Do not hold the radio too close to your ear when the volume is high or while adjusting the volume.
68012009072-BD Chapter 4: Basic Radio Operations Chapter 4 Basic Radio Operations This section explains the basic operations that you can perform on your radio. Selecting Channels Procedure: To select a channel, rotate the Channel Selector knob until you reach the required channel. You hear the selected channel voice prompt from your radio.
68012009072-BD Chapter 4: Basic Radio Operations 4. To listen, release the PTT button. Talk Range For two-way communication, the radios must be on the same channel, frequency, and interference eliminator codes. Table 8: Talk Range Model Industrial (Inside steel/concrete In- Multi-Level (Inside multi-level build- dustrial buildings ings)
VOX can be temporarily disabled by pressing the PTT button or by removing the audio accessory. NOTE: To order accessories, refer to the followings: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries b. 1800-448-6686 c. Contact your Motorola Solutions point of purchase. 4.5.2 Setting Sensitivity Level for VOX The radio accessory or microphone sensitivity can be adjusted to suit different operating environments.
68012009072-BD Chapter 4: Basic Radio Operations 4.5.5 Enabling Power Up Tone Mode Procedure: To enable or disable the power up tone mode, press SB1 and SB2 buttons simultaneously for two to three seconds while powering up the radio. You hear tones and audible voice announcement. 4.5.6 Resetting to Factory Default This feature sets all radio features back to the default settings.
68012009072-BD Chapter 5: Radio Programming through CPS Chapter 5 Radio Programming through CPS You can program or change features on your radios by using the Customer Programming Software (CPS) and the CPS Programming Cable. CPS is available for free as web based downloadable software at http://motorolasolutions.com/RMseries. Advanced Configuration Mode Advanced Configuration mode allows you to configure additional features through the radio front panel.
68012009072-BD Chapter 5: Radio Programming through CPS Prerequisites: Ensure your radio is set to the channel you want to program. You can set the channel before entering the Advanced Configuration mode or at any time during the Advanced Configuration mode by rotating the Channel Selector knob until you reach the desired channel.
68012009072-BD Chapter 5: Radio Programming through CPS ● Enabled ● Disabled Postrequisites: ● To continue programming, press the PTT button. ● To save settings and enter the Idle Programming mode, press and hold the PTT button. ● To exit Idle Programming mode, press and hold the PTT button twice. ●...
68012009072-BD Chapter 5: Radio Programming through CPS Question Answer radio does not accept as the maximum allowable value is 219. Refer to Frequency and Code Chart on page 39 to ensure you are programming a valid value. I am trying to enter the programming mode but the The radio may be locked to disallow front pan- radio would not do it.
68012009072-BD Chapter 5: Radio Programming through CPS 5.2.1.1 Scanning Channels Procedure: 1. To start scanning, press the SB1 or SB2 button. NOTE: Scan has to be programmed either to the SB1 or SB2 button through Customer Programming Software (CPS). SB2 is by default Scan or Nuisance Channel delete button. By pressing the PTT button while the radio is scanning, the radio transmits on the channel that was previously selected before scan is activated.
68012009072-BD Chapter 5: Radio Programming through CPS Customer Programming Software You can connect your radio to the Drop-in Charger Tray and Customer Programming Software (CPS) Programming cable to program your radio through CPS. Label Description Radio to be programmed Drop-In Tray Charger Tray CPS Programming Cable USB Ports CPS Software is available for free as web based down loadable software at...
68012009072-BD Chapter 5: Radio Programming through CPS ● Scramble ● Reverse Burst CPS can lock the Front-Panel Radio Programming or restrict any specific radio feature to be changed to avoid accidentally erasing the preset radio values. CPS also provides security by giving the option to set up a password for profile radio management. NOTE: CPS Programming cable, HKKN4027_ is an accessory sold separately.
68012009072-BD Chapter 5: Radio Programming through CPS Weather Channel NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
● 4 and 5 NOTE: Read MUC pocket numbers from left to right with the Motorola Solutions logo facing front. When pairing the Source and Target radio, use the same band type for successful cloning mode. When cloning, the MUC does not need to be connected to a power source.
68012009072-BD Chapter 5: Radio Programming through CPS Figure 2: Cloning Mode in Multi-Unit Charger Table 12: Cloning Mode in Multi-Unit Charger Number Item Pocket 1 "CLONE" symbol Pocket 2 Pocket 4 Pocket 5 5.5.1.1 Configuring Cloning Mode in Multi-Unit Charger Prerequisites: Ensure that all radios are fully charged.
68012009072-BD Chapter 5: Radio Programming through CPS 5.5.2 Clone Mode in CPS and Cloning Cables (Optional Accessory) Both Customer Programming Software (CPS) and Cloning cables are made to work either with RM Series radios or RDX Series radios. Cloning cable supports a mix of RM and RDX series radios. CPS Cable If the cable switch is in the flash position, CPS cable programs RM series radios.
68012009072-BD Chapter 5: Radio Programming through CPS Figure 6: Radio to Radio Cloning Procedure: 1. Turn the radio off. 2. Unplug any cables from the SUC. 3. Plug one side of the cloning cable mini USB connector to the first SUC, and the other end to the second SUC.
7. Ensure that the two radios are both from the same frequency band, region, and transmission power. NOTE: The cloning cable is designed to operate only with compatible Motorola Solutions SUC (RLN6175 and PMLN6394). When ordering a cloning cable kit, refer to part number HKKN4028_.
68012009072-BD Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshoot your radio from the list of common problems, causes, and solutions. Table 13: Problems Causes Solutions Your radio does not turn Recharge or replace the Li-Ion battery ● Battery is depleted. ● Extreme battery temperature.
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68012009072-BD Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Problems Causes Solutions Heavy static or interfer- Change the location of the radio. ● Radios are too ence. close; they must be at least five feet apart. ● Radios are too far apart or obstacles are interfering with transmission.
68012009072-BD Chapter 7: Frequency and Code Chart Chapter 7 Frequency and Code Chart The following tables shows the Digital and Analogue frequency and code chart: VHF Default Frequencies Chart (RMV2080) Table 14: RM VHF 8CH Radios Default Frequencies Chart (RMU2043) Channel Frequency Num- Frequency (MHz)
68012009072-BD Chapter 8: Authorized Accessories List Chapter 8 Authorized Accessories List Motorola Solutions provides a list of accessories to improve the productivity of your radio. Table 20: Audio Accessories Part Number Description HKLN4599_ Earpiece with PTT, Mic, Slim Plug, PVC Free...
United States and Canada Warranty Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola Solutions, Inc. warrants its two way radios to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s) outlined. This limited warranty is a consumer's exclusive remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola Solutions Products, Accessories and Software purchased by consumers in Latin American countries, which are accompanied by this written warranty.
Accessories, Software, or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage. Unauthorized Service or Modification Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola Solutions, or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products Products or Accessories with: ●...
Furthermore, the purchase of Motorola Solutions products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents or patent applications of Motorola Solutions, except for the normal non-exclusive license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.
68012009072-BD Chapter 9: Motorola Solutions Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada Export Law Assurances This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America. The Government of the United States of America may restrict the exportation or re-exportation of this product to certain destinations.
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