DMR Portable Telemetry Cable

The Motorola PMKN4040A DMR Portable Telemetry Cable is a professional interface cable designed to connect compatible Motorola MOTOTRBO portable two-way radios to external telemetry applications.

The cable provides the physical connection required for supported telemetry systems to interface with a compatible MOTOTRBO portable radio, allowing the radio to be incorporated into specialized monitoring, control, automation, and data applications.

Designed for professional communications environments, the PMKN4040A is particularly useful for system integrators, Motorola radio dealers, communications technicians, industrial operations, and organizations deploying MOTOTRBO radios as part of specialized telemetry solutions.

Key Features

• Genuine Motorola Solutions accessory

• DMR portable telemetry cable

• Designed for Motorola MOTOTRBO portable radios

• Connects compatible radios to external telemetry applications

• Supports specialized telemetry integration

• Designed for professional data applications

• Suitable for system integration

• Suitable for monitoring and control applications

• Designed for professional communications environments

• Compatible with select MOTOTRBO DP Series radios

• Supports select DP3000 Series radios

• Supports select DP4000 Series radios

• Supports select DP4000e Series radios

• Suitable for communications system integrators

• Suitable for Motorola radio dealers

• Suitable for industrial radio applications

• External telemetry equipment required separately

• Portable radio sold separately

• Motorola part number: PMKN4040A

• Base part number: PMKN4040

External Telemetry Applications

The PMKN4040A allows a compatible MOTOTRBO portable radio to be connected to an:

External Telemetry Application

Telemetry systems can be used to remotely monitor or control equipment by transmitting supported data through a communications system.

The exact functionality available depends on the radio configuration, telemetry equipment, and application connected to the cable.

Telemetry Applications

Depending on the system and connected equipment, telemetry solutions may be used for applications such as:

• Equipment monitoring

• Remote status reporting

• Alarm monitoring

• Industrial control applications

• Remote equipment control

• Facility monitoring

• Automated system integration

• Specialized data applications

The PMKN4040A provides the radio interface for supported applications but does not itself provide telemetry functionality.

Compatible Radios

Documented compatible Motorola MOTOTRBO radio families include select:

• Motorola MOTOTRBO DP3000 Series

• Motorola MOTOTRBO DP4000 Series

• Motorola MOTOTRBO DP4000e Series

• Motorola DP3400

• Motorola DP3401

• Motorola DP3600

• Motorola DP3601

• Motorola DP4400

• Motorola DP4400e

• Motorola DP4401

• Motorola DP4401e

• Motorola DP4600

• Motorola DP4600e

• Motorola DP4601

• Motorola DP4601e

• Motorola DP4800

• Motorola DP4800e

• Motorola DP4801

• Motorola DP4801e

Compatibility should always be verified against the exact radio and telemetry application before ordering.

Professional System Integration

The PMKN4040A is primarily intended for specialized professional installations rather than ordinary everyday radio use.

Typical users include:

• Motorola radio dealers

• Communications technicians

• System integrators

• Industrial facilities

• Utilities

• Fleet communications departments

• Automation system installers

• Organizations operating specialized telemetry systems

External Equipment

The PMKN4040A provides the connection between a compatible MOTOTRBO portable radio and supported external telemetry equipment.

The external telemetry device or application is not included with the cable.

Depending on the application, additional hardware, software, programming, or system configuration may be required.

Important

The PMKN4040A is a DMR Portable Telemetry Cable.

It is not a standard USB programming cable.

It is not a charging cable.

It is designed specifically for connecting compatible MOTOTRBO portable radios to supported external telemetry applications.

Motorola specifies additional restrictions when the cable is used with third-party accessories. Required regulatory and safety approvals for third-party equipment are the responsibility of the system integrator, dealer, or customer as applicable.

Motorola documentation also states that this cable cannot be used with a non-Motorola-approved or non-Motorola-branded accessory or product in a MOTOTRBO FM Intrinsically Safe application.

Always verify radio, application, and accessory compatibility before ordering.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Motorola Solutions
Part Number: PMKN4040A
Base Part Number: PMKN4040
Product Type: DMR Portable Telemetry Cable
Radio Platform: MOTOTRBO
Compatible Series: Select DP3000 / DP4000 / DP4000e Series
Application: External Telemetry Connectivity
Programming Cable: No
Charging Cable: No
External Telemetry Equipment Included: No
Radio Included: No
Primary Application: Connecting MOTOTRBO Portable Radios to External Telemetry Applications