Motorola APX 5500 User Manual

2.18.4
Required
This option allows the user to power on the radio only if the Ignition is present. The radio can be
powered off either through Power button press or when Ignition is lost. In addition, the radio
automatically powers on when the Ignition is present only if the radio was turned off due to the ignition
being removed.
This option allows the radio to power off when Inactivity Auto Power Off Timer expires, or, when
Ignition Auto Power Off Timer expires.
2.18.5
Soft Power Off
This option allows the user to power on the radio either through Power button presses or when the
Ignition is detected. Meanwhile, if the Power button was pressed or the Ignition was removed, the
radio will be turned off.
This option allows the radio to power off when Inactivity Auto Power Off Timer expires, or, when
Ignition Auto Power Off Timer expires.
2.18.6
Ignition Only Power Up
This option allows the user to power on the radio only when Ignition is detected and will power off when
it is removed. The radio does not power on or off with the Power button press.
This option allows the radio to power off when Inactivity Auto Power Off Timer expires or when Ignition
Auto Power Off Timer expires.
NOTICE:
While Ignition is not present, the radio powers-off with a radio-user Power Off button/knob
selection if the radio was powered-up with an Emergency Power Up footswitch-press or Ignition
Auto Power Off timer is running.
While Ignition is present, the radio powers-on with a radio-user Power On button/knob selection
only if the radio was powered-down with Inactivity Auto Power Off timer.
2.18.7
Using Emergency Power Up
When and where to use: This feature allows the user to power on the radio and automatically
transmits an emergency mode transmission on personalities with emergency enabled, with the use of a
footswitch. In addition, when the Ignition Switch option is set to either Tx Inhibit or PTT Tx Inhibit, this
feature will not be available to the users.
Procedure:
Press the footswitch to turn on the radio and launch Emergency.
A tone sounds and the display shows Emergency.
2.18.8
Auto Power Off Timer
Auto Power Off feature powers off the radio when no user actions occur during a preprogrammed
length of time. There are two different versions of Auto Power Off:
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Advanced Features
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Motorola APX 5500 Specifications

General

Number of Channels	Up to 1000 channels
Water Resistance	Yes
IP Rating	IP67
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Operating Temperature	-30°C to +60°C
Frequency Range	136-174 MHz
Weight	500g (with battery)
Digital Protocol	P25 Phase 1 and Phase 2
Encryption	DES
Display	Color display

Summary

Important Safety Information

Read Me First

Additional Performance Enhancement

Preparing Your Radio for Use

Turning On the Radio

Procedure for powering on the radio and understanding initial display indicators.

Radio Controls

Control Head and Microphone Overview

Identification and description of physical controls on the radio.

Programmable Features and Functions

Assignable Radio Functions

List of functions that can be assigned to programmable buttons.

Keypad Operations and Modes

Push-To-Talk (PTT) Button Functionality

Functionality of the PTT button for transmitting and making calls.

Status Indicators

Status Icons Overview

Describes various icons indicating radio status like receiving, transmitting, RSSI.

Text Messaging Service (TMS) Indicators

LED Indicator Status

Explains the operational status indicated by the radio's LED.

Alert Tones Guide

Lists alert tones and the conditions that trigger them.

General Radio Operation

Selecting a Zone and Channel

Procedures for selecting zones and radio channels.

Selecting Channels via Search Button

Receiving and Responding to Radio Calls

How to receive and respond to talkgroup, private, and telephone calls.

Methods to Make a Radio Call

Ways to select zone, channel, ID, or talkgroup for making a call.

Monitor Feature Usage

Procedure for monitoring channel activity in conventional or trunked modes.

Advanced Features

ViQi Virtual Assistant

Advanced Call Features

Contacts Management

Provides address-book capabilities for initiating calls and managing contacts.

Scan Lists and Priority Scan

Creates and assigns channels/groups for scanning voice activity.

Scan Operation

Monitors traffic on different channels by scanning a list.

Call Alert Paging

Allows the radio to function like a pager for private alerts.

Emergency Operation Modes

How to use the emergency feature for critical situations.

Impact Detection Safety Feature

Activates emergency mode upon detecting gravity impact or orientation changes.

User Login and Logging Out

Text Messaging Service (TMS)

Quickly send/receive messages and run database queries.

Secure Operations and Encryption Management

Provides high-level voice security and manages encryption keys.

Radio Lock and Password Management

Requires a password to unlock the radio and manage passwords.

Radio Stun and Kill Features

Features to stun or kill radios remotely or directly.

Radio Inhibit Function

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Geofence (ASTRO 25 Trunking System)

Trunking System Controls

Voice Announcement Feature

Site Selectable Alerts (ASTRO 25)

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Instant Recall for Calls

General Radio Information Access

External Alarms (Horn and Lights)

Front Panel Programming (FPP)