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Motorola RMU2040 User Manual

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RM Series/Séries RM Two-
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Guide de l'utilisateur
Models RMU2040, RMM2050 / Modèles RMU2043

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  • Page 1 RM Series/Séries RM Two- Way Radios Radios bidirectionnelles User Guide Guide de l’utilisateur Models RMU2040, RMM2050 / Modèles RMU2043...
  • Page 2 MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2013 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Malaysia.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Antenna ......11 CONTENTS LED Indicator ..... 11 Side Buttons .
  • Page 4 Getting Started ..... .27 Reading CTCSS/DPL Values ..38 Reading Auto-Scan Values ..39 Turning radio ON/OFF.
  • Page 5 Frequencies Chart.....59 RMU2040 - UHF Default Frequencies Chart.....60 CTCSS and PL/DPL Codes .

  • Page 6: Safety

    This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC SAFETY Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful PRODUCT SAFETY AND RF interference. EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE Before using this product, read the operating instructions and RF energy awareness information contained in the Product C a u t i o n...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the Motorola® RM 8000 West Sunrise Boulevard Series Radio. This radio is a product of Plantation, Florida 33322 Motorola's 80 plus years of experience as a world leader in the designing and PACKAGE CONTENTS manufacturing of communications equipment.
  • Page 8 This User Guide can be downloaded from www.motorolasolutions.com/RMSeries. Product-related questions, contact: 1-800-448-6686 (US and Canada) 1-888-390-6456 on your TTY (Text Telephone) English...

  • Page 9: Fcc Licensing Information

    (FCC). To transmit on these frequencies, you FCC LICENSING are required to have a license issued by the INFORMATION FCC. Application is made available on FCC INTERFERENCE INFORMATION Form 601 and Schedules D, H, and Remittance Form 159. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC To obtain these FCC forms, request document Rules.
  • Page 10 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola may void the user’s authority granted by the FCC to operate this radio and should not be made. To comply with...

  • Page 11: Canada Licensing Information

    Fill in the items as per the instructions. If you GENERAL INFORMATION need additional space for any item use the The operation of your Motorola radio is subject reverse side of the application. to the Radiocommunications Act and must Be sure to use a typewriter or print legibly.

  • Page 12: Batteries And Chargers

    Use of accessories not recommended by To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the Motorola may result in risk of fire, electric charger from the AC outlet before attempting shock, or injury.

  • Page 13: Operational Safety Guidelines

    OPERATIONAL SAFETY • In equipment using fuses, replacements must comply with the type and rating specified in the GUIDELINES equipment instructions. • Turn the radio OFF when charging battery. • Maximum ambient temperature around the power • The charger is not suitable for outdoor use. Use supply equipment must not exceed 40°C (104°F).

  • Page 14: Radio Overview

    RADIO OVERVIEW PARTS OF THE RADIO Antenna On/Off/Volume knob LED Indicator Microphone PTT Button Accessory Connector SB1-Monitor Button SB2- Scan/Nuisance Channel delete Lithium-Ion Model Label battery English...

  • Page 15: On/Off/Volume Knob

    Side Buttons On/Off/Volume Knob Used to turn the radio ON or OFF and to adjust Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button the radio’s volume. • Press and hold down this button to talk, Accessory Connector release to leasten it Used to connect compatible audio accessories. Side Button 1 (SB1) Model Label •...
  • Page 16 This User Guide covers multiple RM Series models, and may detail some features your radio does not have. The radio’s model is shown on the bottom of the radio and provides you the following information: Transmit Number of Frequency Model Power Antenna Band...

  • Page 17: Battery Features

    25% discharge, lasts even longer. Motorola batteries are designed specifically to be used with a Motorola charger and vice versa. Charging in non-Motorola equipment About the Li-Ion Battery may lead to battery damage and void the The RM Series radio comes equipped with a battery warranty.

  • Page 18: Battery Recycling And Disposal

    1-800-8-BATTERY specific requirements and information in your This internet site and telephone number also area. Motorola fully endorses and encourages provides other useful information concerning the recycling of Li-Ion batteries. In the U.S. and recycling options for consumers, businesses Canada, Motorola participates in the and governmental agencies.

  • Page 19: Installing The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery

    Pull the battery away from the radio. Turn OFF the radio. With the Motorola logo side up on the battery pack, fit the tabs at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the radio’s body.

  • Page 20: Drop-In Tray Charger

    Holster Power Supply and Drop-in Tray Charger The radio is equipped with one Drop-in Tray Charger and one Power Supply with Adaptor. Slide the radio into the base of the holster and For details, see “Chargers” on page 72. then press the radio against the back of the holster until the top clips are inserted in the top latches of the battery.

  • Page 21: Battery Life Information

    Battery Life Information When the Battery Save feature is ON (enabled by default) the battery life will be longer. The following chart summarizes battery life estimations: Note: Battery life is estimated based on 5% transmit/ 5% receive/ 90% standby standard duty cycle English...

  • Page 22: Charging The Battery

    The radio comes equipped with a Standard Power Supply To charge the battery (with the radio attached), place it in a Motorola-approved Drop-in Tray Single Unit Charger or Drop-in Tray Multi Unit Charger. Place the drop-in tray charger on a flat surface.
  • Page 23 To charge only the battery - at step 4, insert the battery into the tray, with the inside surface of the battery facing the front of the charger, as shown. Ensure the slots in the battery correctly engage in the charger English...
  • Page 24 Drop-in Tray Charger LED Indicators English...
  • Page 25 Estimated Charging Time The following table provides the estimated charging time of the battery. For further details, see “Battery” on page 71. English...
  • Page 26 Notes: Charging a Radio and Battery using a Multi Unit Charger- MUC (Optional • This Multi Unit Charger also allows you to Accessory) clone up to 2 radios (2 Source radios and 2 Target radios). Refer to page 51 for details. •...

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED SELECTING A CHANNEL To select a channel, press SB2 side button until For the following explanations, refer to “Parts of you reach the desired channel.Voice the Radio” on page 10. announcement will indicate the channel selected. 2 channels are active with factory default setting. TURNING RADIO ON/OFF Refer to "Advanced Radio Configuration"...

  • Page 28: Receiving A Call

    TALK RANGE Notes: • To listen to all activity on a current channel, short press the SB1 to set the CTCSS/DPL code to 0. This feature is called ‘CTCSS/DPL Defeat (Squelch set to SILENT)’. • (*) This assumes SB1 is not being programmed for a different mode.
  • Page 29 Scramble Code: Codes that make the To establish a proper two-way communication, the channel, frequency, and interference transmissions sound garbled to anyone eliminator codes must be the same on both listening who is not set to that specific code. radios. This depends on the stored profile that Bandwidth: Some frequencies have selectable has been preprogrammed on the radio: channel spacing, which must match other...

  • Page 30: Radio Led Indicators

    RADIO LED INDICATORS RADIO STATUS LED INDICATION Channel Alias Edit Red heartbeat Channel Busy Solid orange Cloning Mode Two orange heartbeats Cloning In Progress Solid orange One green blink, one orange blink, one green blink, then repeat for 4 Fatal Error at Power up seconds Low Battery Orange blink...

  • Page 31: Hands-Free Use/Vox

    Port/ VOX can be temporarily disabled by pressing Connector the PTT button or by removing the audio accessory. Motorola RM Series radios can operate Note: hands-free (VOX) when used with compatible To order accessories, refer to: www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries or VOX accessories.

  • Page 32: Setting Vox Sensitivity

    Setting VOX Sensitivity Battery Save The sensitivity of the radio's accessory or Battery Save feature extends battery life as microphone can be adjusted to suit different your radio goes into ‘Idle’ state. To enable/ operating environments. VOX sensitivity can disable press SB1 and SB2 buttons be programmed via the CPS.

  • Page 33: End Of Transmission Tone (Roger Beep Tone)

    End of Transmission Tone (Roger Beep Tone) Short press the SB1 button while turning ON the radio to enable/disable End of Transmission Tone. Note: This setting is set to OFF by default English...

  • Page 34: Programming Features

    PROGRAMMING When the radio is set to Advanced Configuration, you are able to read and modify FEATURES four features: To easily program all the features in your radio, Frequency Selection • it is recommended to use the Costumer CTCSS/DPL Codes •...

  • Page 35: Programming Mode

    Entering Advanced Configuration Mode Once you are in the 'Idle' Programming Mode, you will be able to hear the Frequencies, Note: Before programming the features, make Codes, Auto-Scan and active channels sure your radio is set to the channel you settings by short pressing the PTT button to wish to program.

  • Page 36: Reading Ctcss/Dpl Values

    Saving Settings Reading CTCSS/DPL Values If you are satisfied with the setting, you If you continue short pressing the PTT button can either: the radio will move forward to programming CTCSS/PL Codes. short press PTT to continue • After hearing the current value for CTCSS/PL programming, Code you can scroll to a new code value long press PTT to save and return to...

  • Page 37: Programming Mode Faq

    Programming Mode FAQ I am trying to program a frequency (or code) value but the radio would not do it. I got distracted while programming and forgot which feature I was It rolled over and took me back to value programming.

  • Page 38: Programming Values Example

    4. When I was programming I made a I am done programming the features in mistake and programmed the wrong this channel and want to program another value. How can I erase it or re-program channel. Press short PTT several times until you hear "Channel #", then switch channel using If you make a mistake while programming a Channel Selector Knob.

  • Page 39: Example Of Programming A Code

    Example of Programming a Code Short press the PTT button to enter Frequency • Programming Selection Mode. Radio will Assuming current code value is set to factory announce current value ‘2’ default ‘001’, and you want to change it to Press SB1 button eleven times to scroll up the •...

  • Page 40: Example Of Programming Auto-Scan

    Example of Programming Auto-Scan Example of Programming Active Channels Auto-Scan is the third Programming Mode Active Channels is the last Programming Mode and It allows you to modify the number of active channels and can be set to either ON or OFF on a the radio will be programmed to support.

  • Page 41: Other Programming Features

    To stop scanning, short press the SBx OTHER PROGRAMMING FEATURES • button again. Scan By pressing the PTT button while the radio is • Scan allows you to monitor other channels to detect scanning, the radio will transmit on the channel conversations.

  • Page 42: Editing Scan List

    Editing Scan List To delete a channel from the Scan List: Scan Lists can be edited by using the CPS To start scanning, press the SBx (x=1 or • 2) button (Scan has to be programmed to (refer to CPS section on page 46) either SB1 or SB2 via CPS).

  • Page 43: Cps (Computer Programming Software)

    Programming Cable(*). CPS Software is Note: CPS Programming Cable P/N HKKN4027A available for free as web based downloadable is an accessory sold separately. Please software at: contact your Motorola point of purchase for www.motorolasolutions.com/RMseries more information. English...

  • Page 44: Bandwidth Select

    Power Select Bandwidth Select (Only Canada models) Power Select allows you to select between All US models are compliants with the high and low transmission power per channel. narrowbandwith FCC regulation. The power levels for RM Series toggle Default setting for Bandwidth Select depends between 2W and 1W.

  • Page 45: Cloning Radios

    CLONING RADIOS or copied from) and • a Target radio (the radio which profile will be You can clone RM Series radio profiles from cloned from the source radio.) one Source radio to a Target radio by using any one of these 3 methods: The Source radio has to be in Pocket 1 or 4 while the Target radio has to be in Pocket 2 or Using a Multi Unit Charger (MUC - optional...
  • Page 46 MUC pockets numbers should be read from After cloning is completed, the Source radio will a • left to right with the Motorola logo facing front. nnounce either ‘Successful’ (cloning wa successful) or ‘failed’ (cloning process has failed). Once...

  • Page 47: Cloning Cable

    CPS and Cloning Cables (Optionals) CPS Cable Both CPS and Cloning cables are made to • work either with RM Series radios or RDX series. Cloning cable also can work with a mix of RDX and RM radios. Cloning Cable •...

  • Page 48: Cloning Radio Using The Radio To Radio (R2R) Cloning Cable (Optional Accessory)

    Cloning Radio using the Radio to Radio Unplug any cables (power supply or USB (R2R) Cloning Cable (Optional Accessory) cables) from the SUCs. Plug one side of the cloning cable mini connector to one SUC. Plug the other end to the second SUC.
  • Page 49 Note: This cloning cable is designed to operate What To Do if Cloning Fails only with compatible Motorola SUC RLN6175 and PMLN6394A The radio will emit "Fail" indicating that the cloning process has failed. In the event that When ordering Cloning Cable please refer to cloning fails, try performing each of the P/N HKKN4028A.

  • Page 50: Cloning Using The Cps (Computer Programming Software)

    Cloning using the CPS (Computer Programming Software) When cloning using this method, you will need to have the CPS software, a Drop-in Tray Charger and the CPS Programming Cable. To order the CPS Programming Cable, please refer to HKKN4028A Information on how to clone using the CPS is available either in: •...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Try This... Symptom Recharge or replace the Li-Ion battery. Extreme operating temperatures may affect battery life. No Power Refer to See “About the Li-Ion Battery” on page 14. Confirm Interference Eliminator Code is set. Frequency or Interference Eliminator Code may be in use. Hearing other noises or Change settings: either change frequencies or codes on all radios.
  • Page 52 Try This... Symptom Steel and/or concrete structures, heavy foliage, buildings or vehicles decrease range. Check for clear line of sight to improve transmission. Wearing radio close to body such as in a pocket or on a belt decreases range. Change location of radio. To increase range and coverage, you can reduce obstructions, increase power.
  • Page 53 Try This... Symptom Radios are too close; they must be at least five feet apart. Heavy static or interference Radios are too far apart or obstacles are interfering with transmission. Refer to “Talking and Monitoring” on page 27. Recharge or replace Li-Ion battery. Extreme operating Low batteries temperatures affect battery life.
  • Page 54 Try This... Symptom VOX feature might be set to OFF. Use the CPS to ensure that the VOX Sensitivity level is not set to ‘0’. Cannot activate VOX Accessory not working or not compatible. Refer to “Hands-Free Use/VOX” section on page 31. Check drop-in tray charger is properly connected and correspond to a compatible power supply.

  • Page 55: Use And Care

    USE AND CARE Use a soft damp cloth Do not immerse Do not use alcohol or to clean the exterior in water cleaning solutions If the radio is submerged in water... Turn radio OFF and Dry with soft cloth Do not use radio until remove batteries completely dry English...

  • Page 56: Frequency And Code Charts

    FREQUENCY AND CODE CHARTS RMU2043 - UHF DEFAULT FREQUENCIES CHART RM UHF 4CH Radios Default Frequencies - RMU2043 Frequency Channel Frequency # Code # Code Bandwidth (MHz) 458.6625 67.0 Hz 12.5 kHz 469.2625 67.0 Hz 12.5 kHz English...

  • Page 57: Rmu2040 - Uhf Default Frequencies Chart

    RMU2040 - UHF DEFAULT FREQUENCIES CHART RM UHF 4 CH Radios Default Frequencies - RMU2040 English...
  • Page 58 RMM2050 - MURS DEFAULT FREQUENCIES CHART English...

  • Page 59: Ctcss And Pl/Dpl Codes

    CTCSS AND PL/DPL CODES CTCSS Codes CTCSS CTCSS CTCSS 67.0 107.2 167.9 71.9 110.9 173.8 74.4 114.8 179.9 77.0 118.8 186.2 79.7 192.8 82.5 127.3 203.5 85.4 131.8 210.7 88.5 136.5 218.1 91.5 141.3 225.7 94.8 146.2 233.6 97.4 151.4 241.8 100.0 156.7...
  • Page 60 PL/DPL Codes Code Code Code English...
  • Page 61 PL/DPL Codes (Continued) Code Code Code Customized PL Customized PL Customized PL Customized PL Customized PL Customized PL Inverted DPL 39 Inverted DPL 40 Inverted DPL 41 Inverted DPL 42 Inverted DPL 43 Inverted DPL 44 Inverted DPL 45 Inverted DPL 46 Inverted DPL 47 English...
  • Page 62 PL/DPL Codes (Continued) Code Code Code Inverted DPL 48 Inverted DPL 65 Inverted DPL 82 Inverted DPL 49 Inverted DPL 66 Inverted DPL 83 Inverted DPL 50 Inverted DPL 67 Inverted DPL 84 Inverted DPL 51 Inverted DPL 68 Inverted DPL 85 Inverted DPL 52 Inverted DPL 69 Inverted DPL 86...
  • Page 63 PL/DPL Codes (Continued) Code Code Code Inverted DPL 99 Inverted DPL 109 Inverted DPL 119 Inverted DPL 100 Inverted DPL 110 Inverted DPL 120 Inverted DPL 101 Inverted DPL 111 Inverted DPL 121 Inverted DPL 102 Inverted DPL 112 Inverted DPL 123 Inverted DPL 103 Inverted DPL 113 Customized DPL...

  • Page 64: Motorola Limited Warranty For The United States And Canada

    Repaired or Replaced. This limited warranty is a consumer's exclusive to the consumer, whichever is longer. remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola Products, Accessories and Software purchased by consumers in the United States, which are accompanied by this written warranty.
  • Page 65 (c) use of the Products or Accessories for nonconforming or non-Motorola housings, or commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or parts, are excluded form coverage. Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. English...
  • Page 66 Accordingly, any copyrighted software third parties, that the operation of the software contained in the Motorola products may not be products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that modified, reverse-engineered, distributed, or...
  • Page 67 United States of America. The any license under the copyrights, patents, or Governments of the United States of America may patent applications of Motorola or any third party restrict the exportation or re-exportation of this software provider, except for the normal, non- product to certain destinations.

  • Page 68: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES AUDIO ACCESSORIES BATTERY Part No. Description 53815 Headset w/Boom Mic BR HMN9026ER Remote Speaker Mic BR HKLN4477 Surveillance Earpiece BR Part No. Description 53865 Headset w/Swivel Boom Mic 53866 Earbud w/Clip PTT Mic BR 56517 Earpiece w/Inline Mic RLN6423 Swivel Earpiece BR English...

  • Page 69: Cables

    Carrying CABLES Part No. Description Part No. Description HKKN4028A Radio to Radio Cloning Cable RM Swivel Holster HKLN4510A HKKN4027A CPS Programming Cable CHARGERS Part No. Description PMLN6394A Standard Charging Solution Rapid Charging Solution PMLN6392A English...
  • Page 70 MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2013 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Malaysia.

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