Max-555 user manual
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1. Max 555 16 channel UHF PMR446 Transceiver 446mhz User Manual E far OBAS 673 65351 PRECAUTIONS Refer service to qualified technicians only Do not operate the transceiver or charge a battery pack in an explosive atmosphere gases dust fumes etc Turn OFF the transceiver while taking on fuel or while parked in a gasoline service station Do not modify or attempt to adjust this transceiver for any reason Do not expose the transceiver to long periods of direct sunlight nor place it close to heating appliances Do not place the transceiver in excessively dusty humid and or wet areas nor on unstable surfaces SAFETY It is important that the operator is aware of and understands hazards common to the operation of any transceiver CONTENT UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Supplied Accessories OI I Unpacking and checking the equipment PREPARATION rieti rien Charging the Lion Battery Pack 002 Charging Information 0 0 Installing Removing the Battery Pack Installing the Belt Clip ara Installing the Cover over the Speaker Microphone Jacks amp Installing the Optional Speaker Microphone GETTING ACQUAINTED Max 555 0 Max 55 gt OPERATION srne ienei rrea i AUXILIARY FUNGEHONS ica TimeOut UME abs oe oe hare de plat EE ea Battery amp battery save rioni ini nd Eow Balteo2. Replace or recharge the battery pack P11 Monitor When no signals are present the squelch on the transceiver automatically mutes the speaker so you will not hear background noise To manually deactivate the squelch press and hold the Monitor key This is useful when you want to adjust the volume level or when you need to hear a weak signal The LED indicator lights green while the Monitor key is pressed Quiet Talk QT Some channels may have pre programmed QT tones A QT tone is a sub audible tone which allows you to ignore not hear calls from other parties who are using the same channel When you receive a signal that has a tone different from the one set up in your transceiver you will not hear the signal Likewise signals that you transmit will only be heard by parties whose QT tone matches the tone set up in your transceiver Note Although using channels set up with QT tones relieves you from listening to unwanted calls it does not mean your calls will be private P12 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES You can use the following accessories with your transceiver MAX 10 Standard Li ion Battery 6V 1200 mAh MAX 12 Long Life Battery 6V 1300 mAh MAX 10C Regular Battery Charger MAX 12 Rapid Battery Charger MAX 1 Head Set with VOX Voice Operated Transmit MAX 17 Speaker Microphone Standard Duty MAX 21 Speaker Microphone Light Duty MAX 8 Spring action Belt Clip In addition to these Max 555 wor
3. When you receive an appropriate signal you will hear audio from the speaker To make a call press and hold the PTT switch then speak into the microphone using your normal speaking voice Hold the microphone approximately 1 5 inches 3 to 4 cm from your lips Release the PTT switch to receive Note When the battery pack voltage becomes too low transmission will stop and the LED will blink red See Low Battery Warning on page 10 P10 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Time out Timer The purpose of the Time out Timer is to prevent any single person from using a channel for an extended period of time If you continuously transmit for 300 seconds the transceiver will stop transmitting and a tone will sound To stop the tone release the PTT switch You can press the PTT switch again to resume transmitting Battery Save The Battery Save function decreases the amount of power used when a signal is not being received and no operations are being performed no keys are being pressed and no switches are being turned While the channel is not busy and no operation is performed for 10 seconds Battery Save turns ON When a signal is received or an operation is performed Battery Save turns OFF Low Battery Warning Low Battery Warning alerts you when the battery needs to be recharged While transmitting if the battery power goes below a predetermined value the LED will blink red When a tone sounds the transceiver stops transmitting
4. possibly cause interference with other devices or systems To avoid such interference turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so DO NOT operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals aircraft and blasting sites WARRANTY CARD Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer _____________m_ Telephone User s Name Telephone Address Remarks 1 This warranty card to be filled in by purchaser 2 One year warranty 3 The user can get service in the following ways a Go back to the shop where you purchased the equipment b Our local service centers We hope your Max 555 Transceivers will provide years of trouble free operation The Maximon Team far 0845 673 6254
5. THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY PACK TO SHORTEN OR THE BATTERY PACK MAY BE DAMAGED AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK DISCONNECT IT FROM THE CHARGER CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK FOR MORE THAN 5 DAYS MAY REDUCE THE BATTERY PACK LIFE DUE TO OVERCHARGING Note The ambient temperature should be between 41 and 104 F 5 and 40 C while charging is in progress Charging outside this range may not fully charge the battery Always switch OFF the transceiver equipped with a Li ion battery pack before charging Using the transceiver while charging its battery pack will interfere with correct charging The battery pack life is over when its operating time decreases even though it is fully and correctly charged Replace the battery pack P4 Charging Information Plug the AC adaptor cable into the adaptor jack located on the rear of the charger Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet Slide the Li ion battery pack or transceiver with a Li ion battery pack into the charger Make sure the battery pack contacts are in contact with the charging terminals The charger LED lights Red and charging begins After charging the supplied MAX 10 battery pack for 12 hours remove from the charger Thereafter green light indicates charged battery The charger does not turn OFF automatically after charging is completed Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC outlet Note It takes approximately 12 hours to fully charge the MAX 10 6v 1200mAh battery pa
6. WaltihS crdelisa ideati MGTIO sata lr iaia Oneto OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 10 rpirtrase TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 2 FREQUENGY CHART siria dario arte MN B amp B vb Pl UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT Carefully unpack the transceiver We recommend that you identify the items listed in the following table before discarding the packing material If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment file a claim with the carrier immediately Supplied Accessories ITEM QUANTITY Max 555 1 Battery charger Max 10C 1 Li on battery pack Max 10 1 Max 555 only 6V 1200mAh 1 Speaker microphone jack cover 1 Belt clip 1 Screw set 1 Instruction Manual Disk 1 per batch of units 1 P2 UNPACKING AND CHECKING EQUIPMENT N KID Battery charger Max 555 AC adaptor Max 555 only Li ion battery pack Max 10 Max 555 only SS gt Belt clip Speaker microphone jack cover SSX A Screw set P3 Charging the Li ion Battery Pack The battery pack is not charged at the factory charge it before use Initially charging the battery pack after purchase or extended storage greater than 2 months will not bring the battery pack to its normal operating capacity After repeating the charge discharge cycle two or three times the operating capacity will increase to normal CAUTION DO NOT RECHARGE THE BATTERY PACK IF IT IS ALREADY FULLY CHARGED DOING SO MAY CAUSE
7. ck for the first time PS Installing Removing the Battery Pack The average life of the supplied MAX 10 Lion battery pack is up to 16 hours use Average times are calculated using 5 transmit time 5 receive time and 90 standby time 5 5 90 cycle CAUTION DO NOT SHORT THE BATTERY TERMINALS OR DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY BY FIRE NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE CASING FROM THE BATTERY PACK LL V Match the four grooves of the battery pack with the corresponding guides on the back of the transceiver To remove the battery pack pull back on the release latch and slide the pack away from the transceiver Slide the battery pack along the back of the transceiver until the release latch on the base of the transceiver locks P6 Installing the Belt Clip If necessary buckle the belt clip to the back of the battery pack Note If the belt clip is not installed its mounting location may get Warm during continuous transmission or when left sitting in a hot environment CAUTION DO NOT USE GLUE WHICH IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT SCREW LOOSENING WHEN INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP AS IT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSCEIVER ACRYLIC ESTER WHICH IS CONTAINED IN THESE GLUES MAY CRACK THE TRANSCEIVER S BACK PANEL P7 Installing the Cover over the Speaker Microphone Jacks If you are not using a speaker microphone install the cover over the speaker Microphone jacks using the supplied 3 x 6 mm screw Note To keep
8. ks with the Maximon Max range of accessories featured in our brochure and at www maximonsolutions com This gives your transceiver a wide variety of accessories and will enable you the ability to adapt it for use in any environment P13 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM SOLUTION No power The battery pack may be dead Battery power dies shortly after charging Cannot transmit or receive Other voices besides group members are present on the channel Recharge or replace the battery pack The battery pack may not be installed correctly Remove the battery pack and install it again The battery pack life is finished Replace the battery pack with a new one Make sure you are using the same frequency and Quiet Talk tone as the other members in your group Other group members may be too far away make sure you are within range of the other transceivers Change the Quiet Talk tone be sure to change the tone on all units P14 FREQUENCY CHART Model Name MAX 555 x Channel Transmit amp Receive Frequency QT DQT 446 00625 DCS 023 446 01875 DCS 025 446 03125 DCS 031 446 04375 DCS 043 446 05625 DCS 047 446 06875 DCS 053 446 08125 DCS 065 446 09375 DCS 071 446 00625 DCS 073 446 01875 DCS 122 446 03125 DCS 131 446 04375 DCS 145 446 05625 DCS 174 446 06875 DCS 205 446 08125 DCS 624 446 09375 DCS 645 P15 Electromagnetic interference Compatibility During transmissions your radio generates RF energy that can
9. the transceiver water resistant you must cover the speaker Microphone jacks with the supplied cover Installing the Optional Speaker Microphone DI Ds I ho 1 Insert the speaker microphone plugs into the speaker microphone jacks Attach the locking bracket using the supplied 3 x 6 mm screw Note The transceiver is not fully water resistant while using the speaker microphone P8 GETTING ACQUAINTED Max 555 Antenna LED indicator lights red while transmitting Lights green while receiving a signal Flashes red when the battery voltage is low while transmitting Speaker Microphone Channel selector rotates to select channels 1 16 Power switch volume control Turn clockwise to switch ON the transceiver To switch OFF the transceiver turn counter clockwise until a click sounds Rotate to adjust the volume level PTT Push To Talk switch Press then speak into the microphone to call a station Release to receive Monitor key Press and hold to turn the squelch OFF You will hear background noise Release to turn the squelch back ON Speaker Microphone jacks Battery pack MAX 10 P9 Max 555 OPERATION Switch ON the transceiver by turning the Power switch Volume control clockwise A beep sounds Adjust the volume by pressing and holding the Monitor key then rotating the Power switch Volume control Rotate the Channel selector to select your desired channel
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