Motorola PMPN4529 CLS Drop In Charger

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Motorola PMPN4529 CLS Drop In Charger
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What is the PMPN4529?

The Motorola PMPN4529 (also cataloged as PMPN4529A) is the OEM single-unit drop-in charging tray for Motorola CLS Series business two-way radios, including the CLS1110 and CLS1410. The charger accepts the full radio with battery attached or a bare PMNN4497 battery alone, and delivers a rapid-rate charge via a micro-USB wall adapter, fully restoring a depleted battery in approximately 3 hours. It is the standard charger shipped with new CLS Series radios and serves as the replacement for the discontinued Motorola 56553 and HCTN4001 chargers.

Specifications

Specification Detail
Part Number PMPN4529 / PMPN4529A
Charger Type Single-unit drop-in tray (SUC)
Compatible Radios Motorola CLS1110, CLS1410
Compatible Battery Motorola PMNN4497 / PMNN4497A / PMNN4497AR (Li-Ion, 1800 mAh)
Power Supply Connector Micro-USB (PS000228A01 wall adapter included)
Input Voltage 120V AC (US plug)
Charge Rate Rapid rate
Typical Charge Time Approximately 3 hours
Charging Modes Radio with battery attached; standalone battery only
LED Indicator Solid red = charging; Solid green = fully charged or nearly charged
Startup Indicator Single green flash on successful power-up
Replaces Motorola 56553, HCTN4001
Warranty 1-year manufacturer replacement warranty

Note on tray sub-components: The PMPN4529 kit consists of the PMPN4528A charging tray and the PS000228A01 micro-USB wall adapter. Both components are included when purchasing the PMPN4529 as a complete kit.

What’s in the Box

  • PMPN4528A single-unit drop-in charging tray
  • PS000228A01 micro-USB wall adapter (120V AC, US plug)

The radio and battery are not included. The compatible battery is the Motorola PMNN4497AR (1800 mAh Li-Ion).

Who This Product Is For

The PMPN4529 is a replacement or supplemental charger for any business or organization already operating Motorola CLS Series radios. It is purchased most frequently in the following situations:

  • Hospitality and foodservice: Hotels, resorts, and restaurants often deploy multiple CLS radios across shifts. A dedicated charger at each workstation or department keeps radios topped off without requiring radios to travel to a central charging point.
  • Retail: Retail floor supervisors and stock teams rely on CLS radios throughout the day. Replacement chargers are frequently needed when original units are damaged, lost, or retained by a departing employee.
  • Education and campus facilities: Schools and universities using CLS radios for security, maintenance, or event coordination frequently purchase additional chargers to support charging across multiple buildings or departments.
  • Healthcare facilities: Non-clinical staff in medical offices, dental practices, and assisted living facilities use CLS radios for internal coordination. Having a spare charger ensures radios are never left uncharged due to a missing or failed unit.
  • Warehousing and light manufacturing: Facilities where radios are used across long shifts benefit from having chargers stationed at shift-change points, so outgoing radios are immediately placed on charge.
  • Event production and venue operations: Theaters, arenas, and event teams often expand their radio fleets for specific events. Additional chargers provide the infrastructure to support larger temporary deployments.

Organizations operating three or more CLS radios, or running multiple daily shifts, should consider pairing this single-unit charger with the Motorola 56531 6-Pocket Multi-Unit Charger for centralized fleet charging.

Key Features

  • Charges one CLS Series radio or one bare PMNN4497 battery per cycle
  • Drop-in design requires no cable connection to the radio itself
  • Accepts the radio with battery attached or the battery removed from the radio
  • Rapid-rate charging via micro-USB wall adapter; approximately 3-hour charge cycle
  • LED indicator: solid red during active charging, solid green when charge is complete or nearly complete
  • Single green flash on power-up confirms the charger is receiving power
  • Micro-USB power supply (PS000228A01) is also compatible with the Motorola HKNN4027 programming cable
  • Replaces discontinued Motorola 56553 and HCTN4001 chargers on a form-fit-function basis
  • Compact desktop footprint; suitable for counter, desk, or shelf placement
  • Motorola Original accessory; covered by a 1-year manufacturer replacement warranty

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Motorola radios are compatible with the PMPN4529?

The PMPN4529 is compatible with the following Motorola CLS Series business radios: CLS1110, CLS1410, CLS1450CB, CLS1450CH, and VL50. It is not compatible with radios outside the CLS and VL50 product families, such as the DLR, DTR, RDU, or CLP Series.

Can the PMPN4529 charge a battery that has been removed from the radio?

Yes. The PMPN4529 charging tray has two independent pockets — one for the full radio with the battery installed, and one for a bare battery. Either pocket can be used independently. To charge a standalone battery, align the battery tabs with the tray grooves and slide the battery into the battery pocket directly. Motorola recommends turning the radio off before placing it in the charger.

How long does it take to fully charge the CLS battery?

The PMPN4529 uses rapid-rate charging and fully charges the PMNN4497 (1800 mAh Li-Ion) battery in approximately 3 hours. The LED indicator turns red while the battery is actively charging and switches to solid green when the battery is fully or nearly fully charged. Charge times may vary slightly depending on how deeply the battery was depleted before charging began.

What is the difference between the PMPN4529 and the PMPN4529A?

PMPN4529 and PMPN4529A refer to the same product. The “A” suffix denotes a revision level applied by Motorola and does not indicate a different product or different compatibility. Both part numbers describe the same single-unit CLS drop-in charger kit including the PMPN4528A tray and PS000228A01 micro-USB wall adapter. Either part number can be used to identify or order this charger.

Does this charger replace the older Motorola 56553 charger?

Yes. The PMPN4529 is the current replacement for both the Motorola 56553 and the HCTN4001 single-unit CLS chargers. Motorola has discontinued the 56553, and the PMPN4529 is the authorized successor. The tray design and radio compatibility are equivalent, though the power supply on the PMPN4529 uses a micro-USB connector rather than the older barrel-style connector.

What happens if my radio has no LED when placed on the PMPN4529?

If no LED illuminates after placing the radio or battery in the tray, check the following in order: confirm the radio or battery is fully seated in the correct pocket; verify the micro-USB plug on the power supply is securely connected to the charger tray socket; confirm the wall adapter is fully plugged into an active AC outlet. If the LED still does not activate, try a different outlet. If the problem persists, the tray or power supply may be defective and should be replaced.

Can I use the PMPN4529 power supply with other Motorola accessories?

The included PS000228A01 micro-USB wall adapter is also compatible with the Motorola HKNN4027 programming cable, which is used to clone and program CLS Series radios. The adapter outputs at 5V via micro-USB and can power any accessory designed for that power supply, but it should not be used as a general-purpose phone or device charger, as wattage output is limited.

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