ENT-HT844 Quick Start Guide
ENT-HT844 Quick Start Guide
The Entel ATEX and IECEx transceivers should only be used with the specific, permitted accessories, as detailed above.
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HTx44 Series
button (1) on the front of the radio. Elstree. WD6 3TJ United Kingdom
2. When the radio has passed its diagnostic tests, Declare that the radio equipment type
A it will emit a fanfare tone. HT544, HT844 V2 and HT944 V2 is in
3. The radio will enter standby mode. This is compliance with
HT544 | HT844 | HT944 Above approvals apply to specific models only indicated by the LED Amber flashing once Directive 2014/53/EU
1. On/Off button. Press and hold to turn the radio on or off every 5 seconds, signaling that the radio is The full text of the EU declaration of
INTRODUCTION BATTERY INFORMATION B ready for use. conformity is available at the following
The Entel HTx44 series are a range of professional IP68 submersible marine Battery charging 2. Volume control 4. Adjust the volume control (2) to select the
internet address:
handheld radios that operate on the VHF marine band. They have 56 marine
1. Connect the AC adapter to the charger pod and plug in. 7 KEY LCD desired volume level.
[Link]/red
international channels and 36 dealer programmable private channels. 3. Channel up / down buttons
2. Turn the radio off. 5. Using the channel buttons (3) ensure you have
This quick guide provides basic guidance for operating your radio. the correct channel selected. This declaration is valid for Directive
A full version of this user guide is available to download from our website: 3. Insert the battery pack into the charger pod either with or without the 4. Push To Talk (PTT) button: press to speak and release to listen. 2014/34/EU
[Link]. 6. When receiving a valid signal, the LED will
radio attached. The charger LED status light changes to red and charging illuminate steady green and audio will be
begins. 5. Dealer programmable button (ask your dealer for more information). HT544, HT844 V2 series, HT944 V2 series
To meet your exact requirements, the radio may have been customised emitted from the radio’s speaker or audio EN 60079-0:2012
by your Entel dealer. These features will be explained in a separate guide accessory (if attached).
4. When charging is complete, the charger status LED changes from red EN 60079-11:2012
issued by the dealer. 6. LED Indicator To attach, carefully align the antenna with the
to green (a fully discharged battery pack will take approximately 6 hours 7. When finished using the radio, switch off
socket. Screw in the antenna and clockwise Related certificates:
to recharge). by pressing and holding the on/off button
PACKING LIST Red steady - Transmitting (taking care not to cross the thread) until it HT844 V2 series, HT944 V2 series
is seated firmly with the accessory cover’s (1) until the radio beeps and the LED/LCD is Sira 10ATEX2066X
CAUTION extinguished.
HTx44 Marine VHF radio 7 2 Red flashing slowly - Battery needs recharging rubber ring between the antenna and the top HT9XX marking Ex ll 2G Ex ib llC T4 Gb
of the radio (A). HT8XX marking Ex ll 2G Ex ib llA T4 Gb
CNBxxx Rechargeable Li-Ion battery BATTERY PACK PRECAUTIONS Green - Receiving
1. To remove, unscrew the antenna HT544
TRANSMITTING
• Do not recharge the battery pack if it is already fully charged. Doing so anti-clockwise (B). IECEx SIR 10.0097X
CBH950 Spring loaded belt clip 7. Change channel mode from INT/USA/CAN
may reduce the life of the battery pack. 6 1. Perform steps 1 through to 5 above. Marking Ex ll 2G Ex ib llA T4 Gb
CCAHT Trickle charger pod • After charging is complete, remove the battery from the charger. Attaching / removing the battery pack 2. Before transmitting, monitor the channel
8. MEM Button: Adds or removes the currently selected channel to or Sira Certification. Unit 6, Hawarden Industrial
5 and make sure it is clear. Park,Hawarden, Deeside. CH5 3US, UK
CAT40 High efficiency antenna • Please ensure that the radio is turned off before placing it in the charger
and never switch a radio on whilst in the charger. form the scan list . C 3. When receiving a signal, wait until the signal Notified Body No. 0518
CWCHT Mains adaptor • Only use Entel branded battery packs and chargers. 4 stops before transmitting. The radio cannot
SCAN Button: Starts/stops scanning the channels added to the scan transmit and receive simultaneously. Quality Assurance Notification:
ASPACKCAHV3 Bulkhead screw and spacer kit • Do not short the battery terminals or dispose of the battery in a fire. 3 Intertek. Intertek House, Leatherhead
list plus CH16. 4. Press the Push To Talk (PTT) button (4) to begin
• Do not charge the radio and/or battery pack if they are wet. 5 KT22 7SB, UK
your transmission. To confirm transmission the
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Notified Body No. 0359
LED illuminates red.
16 Button: Toggles between the currently selected channel and
Attaching and removing accessories DANGER 5. For best transmitted speech quality, you must Name: Mike Jamieson
1 D
1. To attach an accessory, remove the accessory channel 16. talk directly into the radio’s microphone (9) at Position: Quality Manager
cover by unscrewing the locking screw anti- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE BATTERY IN ANY WAY! 8 around 4cm between your mouth and the radio Date: 1st May 2017
clockwise (leave the cover attached or store in Your Entel battery pack incorporates a safety circuit to avoid danger, if the MON Button: Short press momentarily opens squelch. Long press complete, the charger. Signed:
a safe place). safety circuit is damaged or bypassed, or the battery cells are damaged e 1. To attach, locate the pegs on the bottom of the
kH r latches squelch open (short press re-sets). battery into the slots on the radio and press
6. Please note: if you talk into the top of the
e
2. Plug the accessory into the socket, then directly, they may generate extreme heat, smoke, rupture and emit flames. radio or with your mouth further away, you will
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9 the top of the battery against the radio. Secure
transmit poor quality speech.
carefully tighten the locking screw clockwise
9. Microphone battery by tightening the screw clockwise
until finger tight (do not over tighten or use any 7. When the transmission is finished release the
by hand. (Do not use any implement or over
implement). PTT button.
tighten). (C)
3. To remove an accessory, unscrew the locking
2. To remove, unscrew the locking screw
screw of the accessory by hand in an anti-
anti-clockwise and pull the battery away
clockwise direction.
from the top of the radio. (D)
4. Ensure you re-fit the accessory socket cover
(the radio is not submersible without the socket
covered). [Link]
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