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HT981 / 917 v04/08 UHF submersible transceiver OWNERS MANUAL MENU A TEX approved Intrinsically Safe II 2 G II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 Ex ib IIC T4 EPSILON 08ATEX2374X Use only with Entel approved accessories - see user guide...
CE COMPLIANCE STA TEMENT All HT981 / HT917 transceivers display "CE" on the serial number label, indicating compliance with all relevant EC directives. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Entel UK Limited, 4 Elstree Gate, Elstree Way Borehamwood, Herts WD6 1JD United Kingdom...
1.1 PREPERATION PRIOR TO USE 1. ATTACHING THE BELT CLIP Align the belt clip with the plastic slots of the battery pack. Slide the belt clip downwards onto the battery pack, pushing firmly until a click is heard. 2. BA TTER Y REMOV AL/A TT ACHMENT 1.
Models suffixed S have alternative frequency ranges but are identical in operation to the models without the suffix. 1.3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ON/OFF BUTTON Momentarily press to switch on. Press and hold to switch off. VOLUME CONTROL Rotate clockwise to increase received volume. Rotate anticlockwise to reduce received volume.
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12 ACCESSOR Y CONNECTOR ANTENNA CONNECTOR VOLUME CONTROL LAMP/LOCK ENTER/SELECT MENU UP/DOWN POWER SWITCH P1 & P2 DEALER II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 EPSILON 08ATEX2374X Use only with Entel approved PROGRAMMABLE accessories - see user guide DO NOT CHARGE IN A BUTTONS HAZARDOUS AREA SUBMERSIBLE...
1.4 LCD INDICA TORS MENU Figure 3. LCD indications CHANNEL DISPLAY The operating channel. Appears when key b l e ep sound is turned on. Indicates High or Low power selected. S C A N Appears when scan is activated. Voice operated mode enabled.
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1.5 RECEPTION 1. T urn the transceiver on by momentarily pressing the power button. A power on tone is generated after 1 second to indicate the transceiver has passed its self-diagnostic test. Select the desired audio level by rotating the volume control clockwise. 2.
1.7 BA TTER Y SAFETY The battery pack of your transceiver contains lithium-Ion cells. This type of battery stores a charge powerful enough to be dangerous if misused or abused, especially when removed from the transceiver . Please observe the following precautions: DO NOT SHORT BA TTER Y P ACK TERMINALS Shorting the terminals that power the transceiver can cause sparks, severe over heating, burns, and battery cell damage.
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1.8 NOTES Use this page to record important information, such as the serial number of your HT900 V2R1 Series transceiver, and any of the frequencies and sub-tones programmed by your dealer.
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EPSILON 08ATEX2374X II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 The HT981/HT917 must always be used within the terms of its certification. Keep the HT981/HT917 away from aggressive substances. If used in a hostile environment, extra protection may be needed. T o prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, batteries must only be charged in an area known to be non hazardous.
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Registered Community Design Application 000044375 U.S. Design Patent Pending No. 29/183,829 Copyright and Unregistered Design Right Entel UK 2008. All rights reserved Copyright Entel UK Ltd, London...
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