DX542-IS

The ultra durable DX-IS Series sets the benchmark for next-generation on-board radios. Standard features include high visibility OLED display, channel voice annunciation option, high torque ergonomic controls designed for gloved-hand use, and industry-leading IP68 2m 4 hours submersible rating, to provide 100% reliability and usability even in the most extreme conditions.

Intrinsically Safe Certified to UL913 by SGS:
ANSI/UL913 5th Ed
Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups C-G, T3
Class I, Division 2, Groups A-D

KEY FEATURES

IP68 Submersible (2m, 4 hours)
Salt Water anti-corrosion chassis coating
MILSTD construction 810C/D/E/F/G
High capacity Li-Ion battery
Exceptionally loud & best clarify audio - in class
Programmable buttons
Gold plated accessory connector
Locking accessory connector
Accessory audio tailoring optimises audio for each accessory
Drag and drop end user programmer, no need to visit site

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General

Channels - The DX542-IS is pre-programmed with all International, USA and Canadian channels, you can also program an additional 16 private channels.

Environmental protection to IP68 (2 Meters for 4 hours) - The DX542-IS offers the highest submersibility rating of any manufacturer. This protects against corrosion, withstanding total immersion in water to a depth of 2 meters for 4 hours to protect against the likely hazards encountered in extremely wet environments.

Robust accessory socket – DX542-IS accessory socket has been specifically designed so that when an accessory is secured to the portable, the connection can withstand any amount of punishment; from dropping to careless misuse. The rugged, multi-pin interface and Micro-USB socket are both submersible and gold-plated to minimize any risk of damage and protect against corrosion. To ensure the integrity of IS protection levels any accessory connected to the handset automatically undergoes a validation process to safeguard against non-compliant accessories being used. All DX542-IS accessories incorporate a robust locking connector to further safeguard the safety of the user.

Li-Ion battery technology & improved talk time – DX542-IS radios are supplied with the latest intelligent Lithium-Ion battery technology as standard. One key advantage of Lithium-Ion battery technology is the way it eliminates ‘memory effect’, meaning that there is no need to fully discharge your battery before recharging. As a result of this, you are assured of a full charge each and every time you take your Entel battery from its charger.

Superior Audio - DX542-IS portables deliver loud & crisp audio no matter what environment you are in. All of the DX542-IS' range of accessories incorporate a robust locking plug and high-grade cable and benefit from Entel’s proprietary “Smart Speech Tailoring” technology. This automatically detects the type of accessory connected and optimizes the audio accordingly to deliver the very best performance.

Convenience

Simple onboard reprogramming app - With our free, unique and simple to use PC app, you can easily re-program a DX542-IS radio whilst still onboard. The user friendly app makes it easy to drag and drop a new programming file from an email to your DX542-IS radio(s).

This is a simple and seamless process that can be carried out by non-technical personnel.

Keylock - To avoid accidental operation, your radio's keys & controls can be locked.

Programmable channel monitor button - If you have channel protection enabled on your DX542-IS portable, all signals other than your own networks will be filtered out. This can be temporarily disabled allowing you to monitor all signals on your channel.

Audio Accessories - Entel offer an extensive range of accessories , most popular for Fire Fighters is the CXR bone conductive throat and skull microphones which eliminate ambient noise, further enhanced by DX542-IS' speech tailoring technology delivering intelligible communications first time, every time

Safety

Intrinsically Safe Certified to UL913 by SGS:

ANSI/UL913 5^th Ed
Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups C-G, T3
Class I, Division 2, Groups A-D

General

Frequency Range	VHF 156 to 163.275MHz
Channel Spacing Analogue	12.5 & 25 KHz
Operating Voltage	7.6V
Weight	259g - with CNB450E-IS
Overall Dimensions (HxWxD)	97mm x 59.5mm x 37mm
Programmable Buttons	3
Channels	INT/USA/CAN mode plus private
Battery	CNB450E-IS 2200mAh Lithium-Ion
Battery Endurance (5/5/90) Analogue mode	18 hours
Battery Endurance (5/5/90) Digital mode	n/a

Transmitter

Output Power VHF	5W(high)-1W(low)
Modulation Limiting	±5.0KHz / ±2.5KHz
FM Hum and Noise	>-40dB
Unwanted Emissions	<2nW up to 1GHz, <20nW from 1GHz to 2GHz
Adjacent Channel Power	70dBc / 60dBc
Audio Response (FM)	300Hz to 3KHz -6dB /Octave
Audio Distortion	<5%
FM Modulation	16K0F3E / 8K0F3E
4FSK Digital Modulation	7K60FXE / 7K60FXD

Receiver

Analogue Sensitivity	-120dBm (0.2uV) for 12dB Sinad
Intermodulation response	>68dB
Adjacent Channel Selectivity	>70dB / >60dB
Spurious Rejection	>70dB
Audio Output Power	2 Watts
Audio Distortion	<5%
Hum and Noise	>-40dB
Audio Response	300Hz to 3KHz -6dB /Octave
Conducted Spurious Emission (ETSI)	<2nW up to 1GHz, <20nW from 1GHz to 2GHz

Environmental

Operating Temperature	-20°C to +55°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Thermal Shock, Humidity, Shock & Vibration, Packing Test, Drop Test	Compliant MIL-STD810 C/D/E/F/G
Water Ingress	IP68 2 metres, 4 hours submersible
Ex Protection	Intrinsically Safe Certified to UL913 by SGS: - ANSI/UL913 5th Ed - Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups C-G, T3 - Class I, Division 2, Groups A-D