SP-510 Land Mobile Radio User instruction Manual Synthesized Scanning Radio FCC RF EXPOSURE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL USEONLY The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 93-62, November 7,1997, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. Maxon subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Federal Communications Commission limits. DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than50% of the time can cause FCC RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded.
This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled environment. This radio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where radio operator must have the knowledge to control the users exposure conditions for satisfying the higher exposure limit allowed for occupational use.
When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from your mouth. The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the front of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT bar on the radio.
These are required operating configurations for meeting FCC RF exposure compliance. Failure to observe these restrictions mean violation. Operating Instructions About Your SP-510 Radio Maxon's SP-510 radio feature up to 13 groups and up to 16 channel operation per group for a total channel capacity of 208 channels of superior performance and reliability. Operation and functions for Maxon's SP-510 radios are described in this manual. We urge you to thoroughly read this manual before operating the radio. Application of some of the functions described in this manual is determined by the system you use. Your Maxon Dealer will program your radio so that you have the greatest number of functions possible relative to your needs. Should you have questions regarding the operation of the radio please consult your Maxon Dealer. Table of Contents Safety Information.................................................................. Unpacking Information.......................................................... SP-510 Radio Features.................................................... Description of Radio Components......................................... Antenna Installation............................................................... Installing and Removing the Battery Pack............................... Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip.................................... Battery Charging and Care..................................................... SP-510 Operation................................................. Power On-Volume.................................................. Channel Select Transmit.................................................................. Receive................................................................... Power Off.............................................................. Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones............................. Scan Modes......................................................................... Normal Channel Scan............................................ Priority Channel Scan............................................. Other Scanning Features....................................................... Look Back.............................................................. Scan Channel Delete.............................................. CTCSS/DCS/Selcall Scanning........................................ Normal Scan TX..................................................... Priority Scan TX..................................................... Priority Only TX..................................................... Receive Only Scan................................................. Scan List Edit ........................................................................ Licensing and Service Information........................................ Recycling/Disposal of Batteries............................................ Software Copyrights............................................................. Maintenance........................................................................ Warranty Statement................................................................. Safety Information The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its action in General Docket 93-62, March 13, 1997, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment. Maxon subscribes to the same safety standard for the use of its products. Proper operation of this radio will result in user exposure far below the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Federal Communications Commission limits. WARNING - DO NOT hold the radio in such a manner that the antenna is next to, or touching, exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. WARNING - DO NOT allow children to operate transmitter - equipped radio equipment. CAUTION - DO NOT operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere unless it is a type especially designed and qualified for such use. CAUTION - DO NOT press and hold the transmit switch (P-T-T) when not actually wishing to transmit. NOTE: This radio operates in FCC regulated frequency bands. All radios must be licensed by the FCC before use. Because this radio contains a transmitter, Federal law prohibits unauthorized use or adjustments of this radio. Unpacking Information Remove and carefully inspect the contents of your package(s) for the following items:
Radio Battery Pack Battery Charger Battery Charger Power Supply Antenna Spring Belt Clip Operating Instructions If any items are missing, please contact to Maxon. SP-510 Features Wideband frequency separation 1 or 5 W programmable output power Programmable 12.5/25 kHz channel spacing Channel scan Priority channel scan Look back channel CTCSS/DCS/SELCALL tone signaling Busy channel lockout Time-out timer Scan List Edit Priority Channel Edit Description of Radio Components 1) Antenna Receptacle 2) Channel Selector Buttons 3) On/Off - Volume Control 4) Busy/TX/BT Indicator 5) Battery Latch 6) Push-To-Talk (PTT) 7) Monitor Button 8) Scan Button 9) Emergency Button 10) Microphone 11) Accessory Connector 12) Belt Clip 13) Battery 14) Battery Charge Contacts 15) LCD 16) Speaker Antenna Installation Fasten the antenna to the radio by turning the antenna clockwise into the receptacle on top of the radio. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack To Install:
Position the guides of the battery in line with the radio battery guide rails and slide the battery into position until a click is heard. To Remove:
Holding radio in one hand, push and hold battery latch button located in the upper right hand corner of the battery pack , held as if looking at the back of the unit. Hold radio firmly and slide battery in downward direction while pushing the battery latch button. Attaching and Removing the Belt Clip To Install:
Install belt clip onto the belt clip holder located on the upper left hand corner of the radio, held as if looking at the back of the unit. Locate slot location in belt clip and push belt clip until a click is heard. To Remove:
Push and hold release button located at top of belt clip and slide clip off the belt clip holder. Battery Charging and Care To ensure peak performance from your radio, the battery pack must be fully charged. Proper care and charging will allow maximum performance and life of your battery pack. The ACC-400 Desktop Charger provides 1.5 hours charging and normal
"slow" charging to one radio and one battery. See accompanying instructions included with this charger for more information. (Remove this line) To receive maximum performance from your radio and battery pack, periodically completely discharge and recharge the battery pack. SP-510 Operations Power On-Volume Turn the radio on by rotating the on/off - volume control clockwise until you hear a click and the self test "alert" tone. Channel Select/Channel Group Select The SP-510 is capable of up to 13 programmed groups with up to 16 channels per group for a total channel capacity of 208 channels. To change channels press and release the or buttons to change channels (remove). A press and hold will scroll through your programmed channels. Channel numbers will appear in the LCD located at top of unit. If your radio has been programmed for Channel Group Scan you must enter the scan mode by pressing the scan button which is the first button located beneath the PTT button. The Channel Group to be scanned will be shown in the display. In order to change the Channel Group press the or buttons to select desired group to be scanned. Transmit CAUTION OPERATION OF THE TRANSMITTER WITHOUT A PROPER ANTENNA INSTALLED MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE RADIO 1) Press the monitor button to monitor the channel for activity. To avoid interrupting another user, make sure the channel is clear before you begin transmitting. NOTE: Federal Communications Commission Rules and Regulations require that you monitor a channel for activity before transmitting. NOTE: The tri-color LED located on the top panel can help with channel monitoring. It will glow amber if RF activity is present; or green if the transmission has a CTCSS or DCS or Selcall tone that matches a tone programmed for receive in your radio. When this LED is not illuminated, the radio is indicating a "clear" channel. 2) When the channel is clear, hold the radio upright with the antenna vertical and the front microphone area about 2-3 inches from the mouth, keeping the antenna away from the face and eyes. Press and hold the P-T-T bar on the side of the radio, and speak slowly and clearly into the microphone area. NOTE: The LED will glow red when transmitting. This indicator should be on continuously while the P-T-T bar is being pressed and the radio is transmitting. Should the red LED be "flashing", the battery needs to be recharged and transmission will cease. Recharge the battery before attempting more than onetransmission. Receive When you have finished transmitting, release the P-T-T bar to receive. Power Off When finished transmitting, receiving, monitoring, etc., turn the radio off by rotating the on/off-volume control fully counter-clockwise, to the detent position. Status Indicators and Audible Alert Tones Your SP-510 has a sophisticated microprocessor control which provides a series of audible alert tones. Upon initial power up, a quick melody indicates that the self-test of the microprocessor functions has been completed satisfactorily. A series of tones may be sounded with any of the following conditions:
Attempt to transmit on a channel set for receive only Attempt to transmit on a channel that is already in use when busy channel lockout has been programmed into the radio *
Transmitting time has exceeded time-out timer programmed length *
Low battery condition Selecting a channel with no programmed frequency Indicates a function that is initially programmed into the radio by your Maxon Dealer. NOTE: All audible tones can be programmed off for silent operation. Status Decription LED color LCD Indication Audible Tone Normal Power On - Ready N/A 208 Melody Call Received Orange Channel number N/A Correct Call Green Channel number N/A Busy Channel Orange Channel number N/A Transmit Red Channel number N/A Transmit not allowed Red Flashing Alternating UL/Channel number Two beeps repeated Scanning Normal Scan mode Green Flashing Group number or channel number (remove) N/A Priority Scan Mode Green Flashing Group number or channel number (remove) Priority Look BackScan Mode Green Flashing PS/Channel number N/A Scan Edit Edit scan list Red single Flash Scan N/A Priority Edit Edit Priority channel Red two Flashes Pscn N/A Warning Low Battery Red Flashing Low_-BATT 3 beeps repeated Busy Channel lockout orange Busy-Lock Single beep repeated TX Inhibit N/A PENALTY Two beeps Time-out-timer N/A TIME-OUT Single beep/3 beeps repeated Error EEPROM N/A EPP-ERR Single beep repeated Unlock N/A UNLOCK Two beeps Repeated Scan Modes Scanning is a Dealer programmable feature that allows you to monitor a number of channels or channels within a Group. Your Dealer will help you define a scanning mode and your channel "scan list" . Normal Channel Scan Once the scan list has been established you can initiate scan by press and release of scan button, first button located beneath the PTT button. The top panel LED can be programmed to flash green as the radiois scanning. If a conversation is detected on any of the channels in the scan list, the radio will stop on that channel and you will be able to hear the conversation. If programmed for normal scan TX you will be able to transmit on that active channel during the pro-grammable scan delay time. The scan delay time is the amount of time the radio will stay on that channel once activity has ceased
(Dealer programmable, 4-7seconds is typical). The radio will resume scanning once the scan delay time has expired. Scanning will continue until the channel is changed. Priority Channel Scan A single channel may be programmed as the "Priority" channel. The radio will constantly monitor this channel while scanning and when the radio has stopped on an active channel. If a call is detected on the "Priority" channel, the radio will automatically move to, and remain on, the "Priority" channel for as long as the priority conversation takes place. "Priority" channel activity takes precedence over all other conversations. To activate Priority scan press and release the scan button, first button beneath the PTT button. When priority scan has been activated display will show PS to indicate priority scan has been activated. ( Remove) Other Scanning Features Look Back: Any channel, when not in the scan mode, can be programmed to
"look back" at the "Priority" channel. (Remove) This feature is ideal for those who do not need scan as defined above, but want to make sure that they never miss a call on the "Priority" channel if another channel has been selected. Once a "look back" (Remove) channel other than the priority channel has been selected, the radio will periodically "look back" at the Priority" channel. If activity is detected on the "Priority" channel, the radio will move to that channel for as long as it remains active. To enter look back mode, press and hold the scan button, first button located beneath the PTT button. PS will be shown in the display and the LED will flash green. NOTE: Look Back requires that the radio leave the active channel for a fraction of a second (at regular intervals) to check the priority channel for activity. Depending upon how the radio is programmed (scan speed, etc.) this may or may not be noticeable as "breaks" on the active channel for that same fraction of a second. A transmission will be made on the selected channel at all times. Scan Channel Delete: To temporarily delete a channel from the scan list, simply press the monitor button while scanning and stopped on the channel to be deleted. This will remove that channel from the scan list until the channel is changed or the radio's power is reset. When power is restored or the scan list channel position is again selected, the original Dealer programmed scan list will be activated. CTCSS/DCS/SELCALL Scanning: The SL-200 can be programmed by your Dealer to scan for tone. This will help block out unwanted calls. Normal Scan TX: Allows a transmission only after a call is received, depending on the programmed scan delay time. After the scan resumes, and a transmission is made, the radio will sound an alarm (two beeps) , display_h and will not allow a transmission. Priority Scan TX: Allows a transmission after a call is received depending on programmed scan delay time. The transmission will be made on the channel that the call was received. After the scan resumes, if a transmission is made, the radio will transmit on the programmed priority channel. Priority Only TX: Allows a transmission on the priority channel when scanning and not stopped on an active channel. It can also be programmed to
( Remove) will always transmit on the priority channel if scanning or stopped on an active channel. Receive Only Scan: This allows only reception. If a transmission is made at any time, the radio will sound an alarm (two beeps) ,, display r0 and will not allow the transmission. Scan List Edit You as a user can edit your radios scan list and priority scan channel at anytime form your radios original program. Your radio may have been programmed for channel only scan operation or channel Group scan operation this operation was determined by your Dealer programming. Please note, if your radio has been programmed for channel only scan you will not be able to edit your scan list. You will be able to edit yourpriority channel. Channel Only Edit: To edit the scan list in a radio programmed for channel only scan, turn radio off, press and hold scan button, first button beneath the PTT button. While holding scan button turn radio on, release the scan button after the first red flash of the LED and SE is shown in the display. Upon release of the scan button the first channel number will be displayed. If channel number is flashing that channel is already included in the scan list. If channel number is solid that channel is not included in the scan list To add or delete the selected channel to or from the scan list press and release the monitor button, second button located beneath the PTT button. The selected channel will flash if selected channel was added to the scan list or the selected channel will be solid if the selected channel was deleted from the scan list. To edit other channels press the buttons to select the desired channels to be added or deleted from the scan list and repeat the process. Upon completion of adding or deleting channels to or from you r scan list press and release the scan button, first button located below the PTT button, your new scan list should be entered at this time.
( Remove entire statement) Channel Group Edit: To edit the Group scan list in a radio programmed for channel group scan, turn radio off, press and hold scan button, first button beneath the PTT button. While holding scan button turn radio on, release the scan button after the first red flash of the LED and SE is shown in the display. Upon release of the scan button the first group number will be displayed. If you do not wish to edit the group you have selected press the button to select those channel groups you wish to edit. After channel group selection has been made press and release the scan button, first button located beneath the PTT button, the channel number within your selected channel group may now be edited. If channel number is flashing that channel is already included in the scan list of the selected channel group. If channel number is solid that channel is not included in the scan list To add or delete the selected channel to or from the scan list press and release the monitor button, second button located beneath the PTT button. The selected channel will flash if selected channel was added to the scan list or the selected channel will be solid if the selected channel was deleted from the scan list. To edit other channels press the buttons to select the desired channel within the channel group to be added or deleted from the channel group scan list and repeat the process. Upon completion of adding or deleting channels to or from you r channel group scan list press and release the scan button, first button located below the PTT button., your new channel group scan list should be entered at this time. Priority Channel Edit: Only one priority channel can be programmed into the radio. To edit a priority channel, turn radio off, press and hold scan button, first button beneath the PTT button. While holding scan button turn radio on, release the scan button after the second red flash of the LED and PE is shown in the display. Upon release of the scan button the first channel number will be displayed. If displayed channel is not your desired channel to be the priority channel press and release the buttons to select the desired channel to become the priority channel. After you have selected the desired channel if the channel number is flashing that channel is already selected as the priority channel. If channel number is solid that channel is not selected as the priority channel. To add or delete the selected channel as the priority channel press and release the monitor button, second button located beneath the PTT button. The selected channel will flash if selected channel was added as a priority or the selected channel will be solid if the selected channel was deleted as the priority. Upon completion of adding or deleting the priority channel press and release the scan button, first button located below the PTT button., your new priority channel should be entered at this time. Licensing and Service Information FCC Licensing The Federal Communications Commission requires that the operator of this radio be properly licensed under the applicable Part and/or Parts of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Consult with your Maxon Dealer, or contact the nearest FCC Field Office for information about obtaining a license. Service Do not tamper with internal adjustments. Damage to the equipment and/or improper operation may result. There are no user serviceable items inside the radio. It is recommended that you return your radio to a qualified Maxon Dealer for any service or repairs. Recycling/Disposal of Batteries The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies used Ni-Cd batteries as hazardous waste, unless certain exemptions apply. The battery should be recycled at the end of its useful life. Under various state or local laws, such batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly and cannot be dumped in landfills or incinerators. Maxon America, Inc. fully endorses and encourages the recycling of Ni-Cd batteries. A national program to collect and recycle used Ni-Cd batteries is being implemented by the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
(RBRC ). This program is being funded through the use of license fees paid by the battery and product manufacturers to place the RBRC Seal on the batteries. The following is a list of facilities where the batteries can be shipped to be recycled. Contact these facilities for proper packaging and shipping guidelines. Software Copyrights The Maxon products described in this operating instruction manual may include copyrighted Maxon software programs stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Maxon certain exclusive rights for copy-righted software programs, including the exclusive right to copy or reproduce in any form the copyrighted software program. Accordingly, the copyrighted Maxon software programs contained in the Maxon products described in this operating instruction manual may not be copied or reproduced without the express written permission of Maxon. Furthermore, the purchase of Maxon 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 Maxon, except for normal non-exclusive royalty free license to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product. Maintenance Your SP-510 Radio is designed to be maintenance free. To keep your radio in good working condition:
Clean external surfaces with a clean cloth dampened in a solution of dishwasher detergent diluted in water. Apply the solution sparingly to avoid any moisture leaking into cracks and crevices. Do not submerge the radio. Use a non-metallic brush to dislodge stubborn particles, if necessary. Dry the surface thoroughly with a soft, lint free cloth. DO NOT use solvents or spirits for cleaning - they may permanently damage the housing. Clean the battery contacts on the back of the radio with a lint free cloth to remove dirt, grease, or other foreign material that may impede good electrical contact. Limited Warranty Maxon America, Inc. ("Maxon") warrants the Maxon Product manufactured by it against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two (2) years from the date of delivery to the original end user, provided that the user has complied with the requirements stated herein. This warranty is not assignable or transferable. Maxon is not responsible for any ancillary equipment which is attached or used in connection with this product .Maxon shall have no obligation to make repairs or to cause replacement required which result from normal wear and tear or necessitated in whole or in part by catastrophe, fault or negligence of the user, improper or unauthorized alterations, repairs to the Product, use of the Product in a manner for which it was not designed, or by causes external to the Product. This warranty is void if the serial number is altered, defaced or removed. Maxon's sole obligation hereunder shall be to repair or replace the Product covered in the above warranty. To receive warranty service, deliver or send the Product, transportation and insurance prepaid, to the place of purchase along with your proof of purchase. Alternatively, call 1-800-821-7848 for other locations or authorization to return the product directly to Maxon. THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE. FOR ANY PRODUCT WHICH DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE WARRANTY SPECIFIED, THE SOLE REMEDY WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT. IN NO EVENT WILL MAXON BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER OR ITS CUSTOMERS FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR THE LOSS OF PROFIT, REVENUE OR DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. This warranty is void for sales and deliveries outside of the United States.