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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the FM-approved intrinsically safe TC-700 Ex PLUS radio - the choice
for professionals in hazardous environments. This easy-to-use radio will deliver you secure,
instant and reliable communication at peak efficiency. Please read this manual carefully before
use. The information presented herein will help you to derive maximum performance from your
radio.
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FM TC-700 Ex PLUS VHF
FM TC-700 Ex PLUS UHF
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- Page 1 Preface Thank you for purchasing the FM-approved intrinsically safe TC-700 Ex PLUS radio - the choice for professionals in hazardous environments. This easy-to-use radio will deliver you secure, instant and reliable communication at peak efficiency. Please read this manual carefully before use.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information ......................... 3 FM-Approved Intrinsically Safe Radio Information ................ 5 Product Inspection ........................7 Radio Overview ..........................8 Battery Information ........................11 Antenna Information ........................14 Assembly and Disassembly ......................14 Attaching/Removing the Battery ................... 14 Attaching/Removing the Antenna ..................15 Attaching/Removing the Belt Clip .................. - Page 3 Safety Check ........................26 CTCSS/CDCSS ........................26 DTMF ........................... 26 2-Tone/HDC1200/HDC2400 ..................... 26 Signalling Logic ........................27 Troubleshooting .......................... 27 Care and Cleaning ........................28 Optional Accessories (FM-approved) ..................29 Specifications ..........................29...
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Page 4: Safety Information
The battery must be changed in a non-hazardous area. Additional or spare batteries must not be carried into a hazardous area. Use only the Ex-battery BL1703-Ex specified by HYT. The use of other batteries is strictly prohibited and will result in failure of Ex-protection. - Page 5 WARNING: If you wear a radio on your body, ensure the radio and its antenna are at least 2.5 centimeters away from your body when transmitting. WARNING: Please use an FM-approved radio unit with dedicated FM-approved battery and accessories in a hazardous location; otherwise, a dangerously unsafe condition may result.
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Page 6: Fm-Approved Intrinsically Safe Radio Information
FM-Approved Intrinsically Safe Radio Information Certification FM-approved Intrinsically Safe I.S. Classes I, II, III, Division 1, Groups CDEFG, T3C INTRINSICALLY SAFE CLASSIFICATION “Intrinsically Safe” is a fire safety rating given to the equipment by the Factory Mutual Research Corporation. When the equipment is given this rating, it is considered safe to use in certain flammable or combustible atmospheres. - Page 7 Carbon black, coal or coke dust Flour, starch, or grain dust Temperature Class: Class Maximum Surface Temperature 450℃ 300℃ 280℃ 260℃ 230℃ 215℃ 200℃ 180℃ 165℃ 160℃ 135℃ 120℃ 100℃ 85℃...
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Page 8: Product Inspection
Product Inspection Please unpack the package box carefully and check that all items shipped are received; report any missing or damaged items to your dealer. Accessories Item Qty. (PCS) VHF/UHF Antenna Spring Belt Clip Strap Intrinsically Safe Li-Ion Battery Rapid-rate Charger Switching Power Owner’s Manual VHF Antenna... -
Page 9: Radio Overview
Radio Overview (1) PTT (Push-to-Talk) (2) SK1 (Side Key 1) (3) SK2 (Side Key 2) (4) Antenna Channel (5) Microphone (6) Speaker (7) TK (Top Key) Selector Knob Radio On-Off/Volume Control (10) LED Indicator (11) Accessory Jack (12) Battery Latch Knob (13) Belt Clip (14) Accessory Cover... - Page 10 Rotate the knob to select from channel 1 to channel 16. ﹡Radio On-Off/Volume Control Knob Rotate the knob clockwise to turn the radio on, and rotate the knob fully counter-clockwise until a “click” is heard to turn the radio off. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume, or counter-clockwise to decrease the volume.
- Page 11 Target radio The LED solidly glows green during cloning; The LED flashes green and the radio sounds the beep tone, when cloning is finished; The LED flashes red when cloning fails. Power On The LED flashes green once. Low Battery Alert The LED flashes red, and the radio sounds three beeps every 30 seconds.
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Page 12: Battery Information
Battery Information Initial Use New batteries are shipped uncharged from the factory. Charge a new battery for 12 hours before initial use. The maximum battery capacity and performance is achieved after three full charge/discharge cycles. If you notice the battery power runs low, please recharge the battery. Applicable Battery Packs To reduce the risk of injury, charge only the Ex-battery BL1703-Ex (Li-Ion) specified by the manufacturer. - Page 13 Charge only the Ex-battery BL1703-Ex outside the Ex-area with the designated charger CH10L11-Ex. Unauthorized chargers could damage the battery. To Prolong Battery Life Battery performance will be greatly decreased at a temperature below 0 . A spare batter y is ℃...
- Page 14 Please follow these steps: 1. Plug the power cord into the adapter. 2. Plug the AC connector of the adapter into the AC outlet socket. 3. Plug the DC connector of the adapter into the DC socket on the back of the charger. 4.
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Page 15: Antenna Information
Antenna Information 1. Stubby antenna is ideal for communication within limited range. Thin and long antenna optimizes communication coverage, and its flexible and soft characteristic makes it ideal for wearing your radio on the belt. 2. Communication range may vary with terrain and your operating conditions. Rainy days or forest locations may narrow your communication range, please make preparation in advance to avoid potential inconvenience. -
Page 16: Attaching/Removing The Antenna
latch away from the battery, and slide down the battery for 1 to 2 centimeters. Then remove the battery from the radio unit. See figure ④. Figure ④ Battery Latch Attaching/Removing the Antenna Attaching the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna clockwise to attach it. See figure ⑤. Removing the Antenna With the radio off, turn the antenna counter-clockwise to remove it. -
Page 17: Attaching/Removing The Belt Clip
Attaching/Removing the Belt Clip Attaching the Belt Clip Align the metal holder with the groove of the battery, and press the belt clip downwards to attach it. See figure ⑥. Figure ⑥ Removing the Belt Clip Lift up the dome, and slide the belt clip upwards to remove it. See figure ⑦. Figure ⑦... -
Page 18: Basic Operations
Note: Use of the audio accessory may affect the waterproof performance of the radio. Figure ⑧ Basic Operations Rotate the Radio On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise to turn the radio on, with green LED flashing once. You will hear a beep if the alert tone is already set by your dealer. Press the programmed Monitor key or Squelch Off key to hear activities on the current channel, and then rotate the Radio On-Off/Volume Control knob clockwise to adjust the volume. -
Page 19: Programmable Auxiliary Functions
Programmable Auxiliary Functions Your dealer may assign the TK, SK1, SK2 (long or short press) keys with the following auxiliary functions. None Call1/Call2 Emergency Emergency Cancel Lone Worker Lone Worker Backup Man Down (optional) Man Down Backup (optional) Monitor Monitor Momentary Nuisance Channel Temporary Delete Nuisance Channel Delete Squelch Level Check... -
Page 20: Advanced Operations
External Scrambler (optional) External Scrambler Backup (optional) Auto Contact Auto Contact Temporary Delete Channel Lock Patrol Event Select Transmit Affirm Advanced Operations The following functions are programmable by your dealer. Call1/Call2 Press the programmed Call1/Call2 key to transmit the stored DTMF code, 2-Tone, HDC1200 or HDC2400 signalling. -
Page 21: Man Down (Optional)
request a response from a user at regular intervals. Should a user not press any key as a response to a regular warning tone, a defined emergency procedure will be activated. The Lone Worker status will be memorized after the radio is powered off and on again. Man Down (optional) Press the programmed function key to activate the Man Down mode, in which horizontally or inversely positioning the radio will activate an alert tone. -
Page 22: Scan
by 1 level upon every press of the function key (level 9~0 cycle, selecting level 0 activates a beep tone with the squelch always open), and then save your change. Scan Press the programmed Scan key to initiate radio scanning from the current channel, and scanning ascends through the channel numbers in the Scan list. -
Page 23: Scrambler
channel. Press the Scan key again to exit radio scanning. The Scan status will be memorized after the radio is powered off and on again. Scrambler The feature includes Scrambler and Scrambler Backup. In order for members of your own group to understand your call while you are using the Scrambler, all other members must also activate the Scrambler on their radios. -
Page 24: Whisper
power level, or three beeps for high power level. Short press the Adjust Power Level key to change the power level. The power increases by 1 level upon every press of the function key (low~med~high cycle), and then save your change. Whisper Press the programmed function key to activate the Whisper feature. -
Page 25: Channel Annunciation
Press the function key. If two beeps are heard, the Channel Annunciation will be temporarily canceled. The current channel number will be heard when the radio is turned on again. If one beep is heard, the Channel Annunciation will be temporarily activated. The current channel number will be heard when the radio is turned on again. -
Page 26: Transmit Affirm
Transmit Affirm Press the programmed Transmit Affirm key to transmit the selected patrol event to the dispatcher. Background Operations Time-out Timer (TOT) The feature allows for more efficient use of channels by limiting the maximum time of each transmission. Once a continuous transmission exceeds the preset time (programmable by your dealer), the transmission will be automatically terminated and an alert tone will be heard. -
Page 27: Low Battery Alert
time, it will automatically enter Battery Save mode in 12 seconds. Pressing any key or receiving a signal will cause the radio to restore to normal operation and exit from Battery Save. Low Battery Alert For extra convenience, the red LED flashes and the radio sounds three beeps every 30 seconds, to alert the user to recharge the battery if the battery level runs low. -
Page 28: Signalling Logic
Radios set with match 2-Tone/HDC1200/HDC2400 can receive from you. The red LED solidly glows during encoding; after encoding, the orange LED solidly glows until the preset time expires. The green LED solidly glows during decoding; after successful decoding, the orange LED flashes until the preset time expires. -
Page 29: Care And Cleaning
The battery has worn out, and it is time to The operating time is noticeably buy a new battery. shorter than normal performance, The battery is not fully charged. Be sure even though the battery is properly to remove the battery from charger after charged. -
Page 30: Optional Accessories (Fm-Approved)
Optional Accessories (FM-approved) UHF Antenna Remote Speaker Receive-only Earpiece Earbud ESM01-Ex Microphone ESS01 SM08M1-Ex Multi-unit Charger MCL07-Ex Carrying Case (Leather)(non-swivel) LCBN57 Specifications Frequency Range VHF: 136-174 MHz UHF: 300-350 MHz 350-390 MHz 400-470 MHz 470-520 MHz 440-490 MHz 450-520 MHz Channel Capacity Operating Voltage DC7.4V... - Page 31 Max. Charging Voltage DC 12V HYT endeavors to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual, but no warranty of accuracy or reliability is given. All the above specifications and designs are subject to change without prior notice due to continuous development.
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