User Guide – HT900 Series v12/09

Professional submersible handheld transceivers

ATEX approved Intrinsically Safe

Common Information
II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4 (all models)

Ex ib IIC T4
HT902/912/922/982(U)
Entry

HT902S/912S/922S/982S(U)
Entry Selcall

HT903/913/923/983(U)
Entry LCD

HT905/915/925/985(U)
Advanced Selcall, 8-key

HT906/916/926/986(U)
Advanced Selcall, Full Keypad
 Introduction
This guide covers the ‘basics’ of your radio’s operation. To meet your exact
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requirements the radio may have been customised by your Entel authorised dealer.
These features will be explained in a separate guide issued by the dealer.

Table of Contents
Common Information (all models) Page
Certification 2
Radio / battery care 3
Battery care / information 4
Packing List 5
Optional Accessories 5&6
Preparing Your Radio For Use 6&7

HT902/912/922/982(U)
Feature List 8
Controls & Indicators 9

HT902S/912S/922S/982S(U)
Feature List 10
Controls & Indicators 11

HT903/913/923/983(U)
Feature List 12
Controls & Indicators 13

HT905/915/925/985(U)
Feature List 14
Controls & Indicators 15
LCD Icons 16

HT906/916/926/986(U)
Feature List 18
Controls & Indicators 19
LCD Icons 20
Certification information 21

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 Certification
Declaration of Conformity

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We Entel UK Limited
OF:
320 Centennial Avenue
Centennial Park
Elstree
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
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Declares under our sole responsibility that the product range:

HT900V2R1 Series handheld radio transceivers

Conforms to the following standards or other nominative documents:

• EN 3000 296-2 V1.2.1, EN60065:2002, in accordance with Directive 95/5/EC.
• EN 60079-0:2006, EN60079-11:2007 in accordance with Directive 94/9/EC
• EN 301 489-1 V1.5.1:2003, in accordance with Directive 89/336/EEC
• IEC 60079-0:2004; Edition 4
• IEC 60079-11:2006; Edition 5

Related Certificate:
94/9/EC: ITS09ATEX26806X Marking: II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4
IECEx TR: GB/ITS/ExTR09.0017/00 Ex ib IIC T4
Notified Body No. 0359
Intertek, Deeside Lane Chester CH1 6DD, UK

Quality Assurance Notification:

94/9/EC Intertek Notified Body 0359
Intertek House, Leatherhead KT22 7SB, UK
M Austin

Quality Manager
Rev 01; 16 Oct 09

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 Radio care
Advice Caution
• Do not use options or accessories not specified •
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Do not disassemble or modify the transceiver for

by Entel any reason
• Ensure that the radio is used within the • Do not transmit while touching the antenna
parameters for which it was designed terminal or any exposed metallic parts of the
• Please switch the transceiver off before aerial as this may result in a burn
connecting optional accessories • Please check and observe regulations in your
country with regards to use whilst driving
Warning
• It is a condition of certification that the
Turn the transceiver off in the following locations HT900V2R1 series ATEX compliant transceivers
outside of the radios ATEX approval rating: meet T4 temperature rating within the ambient
• In explosive atmospheres (flammable gas, dust temperature range of -20°C to +40°C. Outside of
including metallic & grain powders etc) this range the radio is certified to T3 rating
• Whilst taking on fuel or while parked near fuel End of Life Disposal
station • When your Entel transceiver reaches the end of
• Near explosives or blasting sites its useful life, please ensure that the unit is
• In aircraft, medical institutions or near persons disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
For country specific information please see
known to be wearing a pacemaker
www.entel.co.uk/recycling.
• In aircraft, medical institutions or near persons
known to be wearing a pacemaker

Battery care
Introduction already fully charged.This could lead to a
Your Entel radio is supplied with a high performance premature battery replacement warning message.
Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. (See Battery Communications on page 4)
These batteries: • Charge the battery in accordance with the
instructions enclosed with your charger
• Extend talk time
• Reduce the battery’s size and weight • Do not charge the transceiver and/or battery
pack if they are wet
• Do not suffer from ‘memory effect’ that
The battery pack includes potentially hazardous
reduces the life of Ni-Cad and NiMH batteries
components. Please:
• Have a low toxicity, therefore reducing the
• Do not disassemble or reconstruct battery
impact on the environment
Battery Pack Precautions • Do not short-circuit the battery

• Switch the transceiver OFF before charging • Do not incinerate or apply heat to the battery

• Charge the battery pack before use • Do not immerse the battery unless attached
securly to the radio in water or get it wet by
• Do not recharge the battery pack if it is other means

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 Battery care / information
• Do not charge the battery near fires or under
direct sunlight

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• Use only the specified charger and observe
charging requirements
• Do not pierce the battery with any object or
strike it with an instrument
The warranty on all batteries is 12 months from new,
• Do not use the battery pack if it is damaged in any or 450 charge cycles, whichever is the sooner. After
way 420 cycles, at switch on the radio will emit a series
• Do not reverse-charge or reverse-connect the of short tones, and on LCD models a waste bin icon
battery will flash to alert you to the need to buy a new
battery.
• Do not touch a ruptured or leaking battery
If liquids from the battery get into your
eyes, immediately:
Wash your eyes out with fresh water avoiding rubbing
them. Seek medical treatment
Battery Pack After 450 cycles, at switch on the radio will emit a
• If a battery is not to be used for an extended series of long beeps, and LCD models the message
period of time (e.g. several months) remove the will change to BATTERY COUNT EXCEEDED
battery pack from the equipment and store in a REPLACE BATTERY. The radio will continue to
cool and dry location (around 0°C) part charged. operate but its operational time may be reduced,
Do not fully discharge the battery before storage. eventually failing all together.
• Each charge cycle reduces the battery’s life.
Minimise the number of times you charge your
battery especially in hotter environments which
further shortens a battery’s life.
The battery pack has an over-current protection
circuit fitted. When charging a completely discharged
battery i.e. first charge, ensure the battery is removed Note: only genuine Entel batteries should be used.
from the radio and then re- attached (if fitted to radio Only genuine batteries offer the battery charge
when charging). This will reset the protection circuitry count feature informing you when the battery is
and ensure normal operation. This process will need to reaching the end of its useful life. Non ATEX
be repeated if the battery is allowed to completely batteries will not work on ATEX radios ensuring
discharge in the future. In normal use this is unlikely. customer safety. Customer satisfaction is assured as
you can not be supplied with sub standard,
Battery Communications potentially dangerous battery packs from 3rd party
Each battery used with your radio has a manufacturers, ensuring it delivers the expected
microprocessor fitted, which logs the number of times capacity and endurance.
your battery has been charged. On HT series batteries a breathable membrane is
On a radio with an LCD display, the number of times used. This is clearly marked on the battery label.
the battery has been charged, together with the Piercing the membrane will allow water ingress to
remaining charge cycles available, will be shown during the battery, and will invalidate the warranty.
switch on. (If not de-activated by your dealer)
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 Packing List
• HT9XX Radio
• CNB950E Rechargeable 1800mAh Li-Ion battery
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• CBH750 Spring loaded belt clip

• CATXX Antenna
• User guide CD
• CSAHT Intelligent rapid charger (only supplied with HT9X2, HT9X2S and HT9X3 models)

Optional Accessories
Battery & Charger Options
CNB950E Spare ATEX approved 1800mAh Lithium-Ion battery pack with rear clip
CSAHT 1-way intelligent rapid charger, 100-240v
CSBHT 6-way intelligent, rapid charger, 100-240v
CCAHT-230 1-way trickle charger with 230V mains adapter
CCAHT-110 1-way trickle charger with 110V mains adapter
CCAHT-12 1-way trickle charger with cigar lighter lead, 12V DC operation

Carry Options
CLC952 Heavy duty black leather case with strap & belt loop
CLC953 Heavy duty black leather case with strap & belt loop
CLC956 Heavy duty black leather case with strap & belt loop
CBH750 Spare spring loaded belt clip

Audio Accessory Options

CMP950 Heavy duty submersible speaker microphone
EHP9 D-shaped earpiece (plugs into CMP950 above)
EA12/950 D-shaped earpiece with in-line PTT/microphone & VOX*
EA15/950 Earpiece microphone with transparent acoustic tube & VOX*
EA19/950 D-shaped earpiece with boom microphone and in-line PTT & VOX*
EHP950 D-Shaped earpiece (connects directly to radio)
EPT40/950 Bone conductive earpiece microphone with PTT and VOX*
CHP950HS Single earpiece heavy duty ear defender headset with boom mic for hard hat & VOX*

Note: The use of non Entel approved accessories will

invalidate your ATEX intrinsically safe approval

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 Optional Accessories cont...
CHP950HD Double earpiece defender headset with boom mic and in line PTT for hard hat & VOX*
CHP950D Double earpiece headband defender headset with boom mic and in line PTT & VOX*

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CHP950BT Bluetooth double earpiece headband defender headset with boom mic and ear cup PTT
* VOX = Voice Operated Transmit (hands free operation)
Bluetooth option board in radio is required to use Bluetooth audio accessories.

Antenna Options
CXW640 Antenna adapter for external aerial CAT10S-78 78MHz compressed antenna
CAT20 Helical antenna VHF CAT10S-85 85MHz compressed antenna
CAT80 Whip antenna UHF CAT10S 66-88MHz uncut compressed antenna
CAT20S Stubby antenna VHF CAT700-40 30-50MHz antenna
CAT80S Stubby antenna UHF
For complete up to date list of optional
accessories visit www.entel.co.uk

Preparing Your Radio For Use

Attaching / Removing the Battery Pack 1 2
1 To attach, locate the pegs on the bottom of
the battery and place into the slots on the
radio. Then press the top of the battery against
the radio. Secure battery by tightening the
screw clockwise by hand. (Do not over
tighten)
2 To remove, unscrew the locking screw
anticlockwise and pull the battery away from
the top of the radio.

1 2

Attaching / Removing the Belt Clip a

1 To attach, press the clip into the slot on

the back of the battery and slide up until
you hear a “click”. b
2 To remove, pull the tab (a) towards the
belt clip. Then slide the belt clip
downwards (b).

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 Preparing Your Radio For Use cont...
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Attaching / Removing the Aerial

1 2
1 To attach, carefully align the aerial with the
socket. Screw in the aerial clockwise (taking
care not to cross the thread) until it is seated
firmly against the top of the radio.
2 To remove, unscrew the aerial
anti-clockwise.

Attaching / Removing Audio Accessories

1 To attach, remove the accessory cover by unscrewing the
locking screw anti-clockwise (leave cover attached or store in a
safe place). Attach accessory plug by locating over the socket.
Carefully tighten the locking screw clockwise until finger tight
(do not tighten with a screwdriver etc).
2 To remove, unscrew the locking screw by hand in an anti-
clockwise direction (carefully use a coin or screwdriver if too
tight). Ensure you re-fit the accessory cover so as to protect
the socket.

Charging Your Radio

Several charger options are available.
Please refer to your charger user guide.

Turning your radio on

Turn your radio on by pressing the on / off button on the front of the radio. The radio will bleep and
the LED will illuminate constant yellow for approximately 4 seconds, followed by a second “warble” (if
not disabled by the Dealer when programmed).
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 HT902/912/922/982(U)
Standard Features:
• 16 programmable channels
• CTCSS & DCS (analogue & digital squelch) with squelch tail elimination (removes the ‘shh’ noise)
• Exceptionally loud and clear audio
• Robust design, exceeds MIL-STD-810C/D/E/F
• Environmentally protected to IP68 i.e. submersible to 5 metres for up to 60 minutes
• 1800mAH Lithium-Ion battery for superior operational time

HT9X2
• Full band switching allows access to all channels in each band
• Battery charge count
• Radio cloning mode
• Low battery alert indicates when the battery needs recharging

Dealer programmable features:

• VOX for hands free operation
• High/Low transmit power
• Normal & priority scan (programmable per channel position)
• Panic (personal attack) button causes high pitch, high volume, siren tone to be emitted from the
radio’s speaker
• Key lock button
• Prefixed minimum volume level and fixed bleep level
• Channel monitor (CTCSS/DCS Defeat)
• Talkaround (allows communication away from a base station)
• Transmit time out-timer (ensures channels are not blocked)
• Voice scrambler with 1 code per channel (option)
• Automatic power save to further increase operational time
• User adjustable squelch level

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 Controls & Indicators
7 Dealer
3 Channel / Scan
programmable
button 3 control
Antenna

5 Dealer
programmable 8 LED indicator
button 1
HT9X2

4 Push To Talk
(PTT) button

2 Volume control
6 Dealer
programmable
button 2
Speaker

1 On / Off
Microphone

1 On / Off button. Press to turn radio on, press and hold to turn off.
2 Press up / down buttons to increase / reduce volume.
3 Channel / Scan control. Rotate to select the desired channel or scan setting.
4 Push To Talk (PTT) button. Press to speak and release to listen.
5 Dealer programmable button 1 (ask your dealer for more information).
6 Dealer programmable button 2 (ask your dealer for more information).
7 Dealer programmable button 3 (ask your dealer for more information).
8 LED indicator.
• RED steady = Transmitting
• RED flashing slowly = Battery needs re-charging
• GREEN steady = Receiving
• YELLOW steady = Non valid signal detected
• YELLOW flashing rapidly = Scanning

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 HT902S/912S/922S/982S(U)
All the features of the HT902/912/922/982 (see page 8) plus the following features:
Standard Features:
• Entry level selective calling
• Voice scrambler with 4 code per channel included as standard

Dealer programmable features:

• Open or closed channel modes (allows private conversations)
• Call a group, individual or all radios at once
• Up to 16 pre-programmed contacts
• Multiple ringtones
• Stun (disable) a lost or stolen radio

HT9X2S
• Revive (enable) a recovered radio
• Panic button with remote alert
• Emergency microphone live
• Automatic Lone-Worker alarm mode
• Automatic Man-Down alarm mode (optional)
• Silent alarm call mode
• Continue emergency alarm even if radio switched off

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 Controls & Indicators
7 Dealer
programmable 3 Channel / Scan /
Antenna button 3 Contact Control

5 Dealer
programmable 8 LED indicator
button 1

4 Push To Talk
(PTT) button

2 Volume control
6 Dealer
programmable
HT792S

button 2
Speaker

1 On / Off
Microphone

1 On / Off button. Press to turn radio on, press and hold to turn off.
2 Press up / down buttons to increase / reduce volume.
3 Channel / Scan / Contact control. Rotate to select the desired channel or scan setting.
4 Push To Talk (PTT) button. Press to speak and release to listen.
5 Dealer programmable button 1 (ask your dealer for more information).
6 Dealer programmable button 2 (ask your dealer for more information).
7 Dealer programmable button 3 (ask your dealer for more information).
8 LED indicator.
• RED steady = Transmitting
• RED flashing slowly = Battery needs re-charging
• GREEN steady = Receiving
• GREEN flashing slowly = Selcall received
• YELLOW steady = Non valid signal detected
• YELLOW flashing rapidly = Scanning

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 HT903/913/923/983(U)
All the features of the HT902/912/922/982 (see page 8) plus the following additional features:
Standard Features:
• LCD screen to display channel number / battery charge count
• 255 channel capacity

HT9X3

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 Controls & Indicators
7 Dealer
3 Channel / Scan control
programmable
or volume control
Antenna button 3
(dealer definable)

5 Dealer
programmable
button 1 8 LED indicator

4 Push To Talk
(PTT) button
2 Channel / Scan control
6 Dealer or volume control
programmable (dealer definable)
button 2

Speaker
1 On / Off
Microphone

1 On / Off button. Press to turn radio on, press and hold to turn off.
HT9X3

2 Channel / Scan control or volume control (dealer definable).

3 Channel / Scan control or volume control (dealer definable).
4 Push To Talk (PTT) button. Press to speak and release to listen.
5 Dealer programmable button 1 (ask your dealer for more information).
6 Dealer programmable button 2 (ask your dealer for more information).
7 Dealer programmable button 3 (ask your dealer for more information) and LED indicator.
8 LED indicator.
• RED steady = Transmitting
• RED flashing slowly = Battery needs re-charging
• GREEN steady = Receiving
• GREEN flashing slowly = Selcall / message received
• YELLOW steady = Non valid signal detected
• YELLOW flashing rapidly = Scanning
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 HT905/915/925/985(U)
All the features of the HT903/913/923/983 (see page 12) plus the following features:
Standard Features:
• Advanced selective calling
• Voice scrambler with up to 4 codes per channel
• Intuitive menus (like a mobile phone)
• Info button (user guide built-in to radio)

Dealer programmable features:

• Speed dial
• Who's calling (caller ID)
• 255 user contact list (just like a mobile phone)
• Missed, received & dialled numbers lists
• Multiple ring / alert tones
• Power on password option
• Manual location information sent with emergency call
• Fully automatic indoor location (option)
• Send / Receive status, text and email messages

HT9X5

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 Controls & Indicators
7 Dealer
programmable 2 Multi-function control
Antenna button 3

5 Dealer
programmable
button 1 8 LED indicator

4 Push To Talk
(PTT) button

3 Dealer programmable
6 Dealer multi-function buttons
programmable
button 2

Speaker

1 On / Off
Microphone

1 On/Off button. Press to turn radio on, press and hold to turn off.
2 Multi-function dealer programmable control (ask your dealer for more information).
3 Dealer programmable multi function buttons.
4 Push To Talk button. Press to speak and release to listen.
5 Dealer programmable button 1 (ask your dealer for more information).
6 Dealer programmable button 2 (ask your dealer for more information).
HT9X5

7 Dealer programmable button 3 (ask your dealer for more information).

8 LED indicator.
• RED steady = Transmitting
• RED flashing slowly = Battery needs re-charging
• GREEN steady = Receiving
• GREEN flashing slowly = Selcall / message received
• YELLOW steady = Non valid signal detected
• YELLOW flashing rapidly = Scanning
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 LCD Indicators
• Message Received

• Missed Call

• Key Bleeps Off

• Silent Profile

• Keypad Locked

• Man Down

• Lone Worker

• Bluetooth device connected

• Accessory Connected

• VOX Enabled

• Scramble Enabled

• Do Not Disturb

• Whisper Mode

• Battery State

• Receive strength / TX Output Low / Mid / High

RX / L / M / H

• Call Diverted
HT9X5
• Speaker muted

• Speaker unmuted

• Talkaround enabled

• Channel scanning

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INTENTIONALLY
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 HT906/916/926/986(U)
All the features of the HT905/915/925/985 (see page 14) plus the following features:
Standard Features:
• Keypad

Dealer programmable features:

• Edit contact list
• Free dial radio contacts
• Free dial telephone numbers
• Free dial DTMF numbers

HT9X6

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 Controls & Indicators
7 Dealer
3 Multi-function rotary
programmable
Antenna control
button 3

5 Dealer
programmable 8 LED indicator
button 1

4 Push To Talk
(PTT) button

3 Dealer programmable
6 Dealer multi-function buttons
programmable
button 2

Speaker

1 On / Off
Keypad Microphone

1 On / Off button. Press to turn radio on, press and hold to turn off.
2 Multi-function dealer programmable control (ask your dealer for more information).
3 Dealer programmable / function buttons.
4 Push To Talk (PTT) button. Press to speak and release to listen.
5 Dealer programmable button 1 (ask your dealer for more information).
6 Dealer programmable button 2 (ask your dealer for more information).
7 Dealer programmable button 3 (ask your dealer for more information).
8 LED indicator
• RED steady = Transmitting
• RED flashing slowly = Battery needs re-charging
• GREEN steady = Receiving
• GREEN flashing slowly = Selcall received
HT9X6

• YELLOW steady = Non valid signal detected

• YELLOW flashing rapidly = Scanning
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 LCD Indicators
• Message Received

• Missed Call

• Key Bleeps Off

• Silent Profile

• Keypad Locked

• Man Down

• Lone Worker

• Bluetooth device connected

• Accessory Connected

• VOX Enabled

• Scramble Enabled

• Do Not Disturb

• Whisper Mode

• Battery State

• Receive strength / TX Output Low / Mid / High

RX / L / M / H

• Call Diverted

• Speaker muted

• Speaker unmuted

• Talkaround enabled

• Channel scanning
HT9X6

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Certification
ATEX approved
Intrinsically Safe
ITS09ATEX26806X
IECEx ITS 09.0018X

II 2 G Ex ib IIC T4

• The HT900 series radios must always be used within the terms of their certification.
• Keep the HT900 series away from aggressive substances. If used in a hostile environment, extra
protection may be needed.
• To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, batteries must only be charged in an area known to
be non-hazardous.
• No unauthorised repairs are permitted.
• This equipment is designed and manufactured to protect against other hazards as defined in para-
graph 1.2.7 of ATEX Annex II of the Directive 94/9/EC
• HT900 radios fitted with a CNB940E batter pack must not be used outside of the ambient tem-
perature range Tamb = -20ºC to +40ºC
• HT900 radios fitted with either a CNB950E or a CNB850E battery pack must not be used outside
of the ambient temperature range indicated on the battery pack label.

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