jotron Tron TR30 AIR User manual

Tron TR30 AIR
Emergency VHF AM radio
User Manual

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Abbreviatons
ADR
European Agreement concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
AM
Amplitude Modulation
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
CE
European Commission
CFR
The Code of Federal Regulations
EMC
Electromagnetic compatibility
EN
European standards
ERM
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum matters
ETS
European Telecommunications Standard
ETSI
European Telecommunications Standards Institute
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
GHz
Gigahertz
GMDSS
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
HW
Hardware
IATA
International Air Transport Association
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IMDG
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
IP code
International Protection Marking code
kHz
Kilohertz
MHz
Megahertz
NC
Noise cancelling
PEP
Peak Envelope Power
PTT
Push to talk
RF
Radio Frequency
RID
Reglement concernant le transport International
ferroviare des meRHandises Dangereuses par chemin de
fer (Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Train)
RSS
Radio Standards Specification
SAR
Specific Absorption Rate
SINAD
Signal-to-Noise and Distortion ratio

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SMA
Sub miniature version A connector
SOLAS
Safety of Life at Sea
STCW
Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for
seafarers
SW
Software
VHF
Very High Frequency

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Table of Contents
1List of figures ............................................................................... 7
2List of tables................................................................................. 8
3General ........................................................................................ 9
4Standards................................................................................... 10
5Product description ................................................................... 14
5.1 Product images .................................................................15
6Functional description ............................................................... 17
6.1 Tron TR30 AIR components ..............................................17
6.2 Antenna.............................................................................18
6.3 Emergency battery............................................................19
6.4 Test battery.......................................................................20
6.5 Battery endurance ............................................................20
6.6 RH-30 holder .....................................................................20
6.6.1 RH-30 holder components...................................21
7Installation ................................................................................. 23
7.1 Upon receipt of the radio .................................................23
7.2 Mounting the RH-30 holder..............................................24
8Operation instructions............................................................... 24
8.1 In an emergency ...............................................................24
8.1.1 Replacing the emergency battery .......................27
8.2 Turning on the radio .........................................................27
8.3 Channel selection..............................................................27
8.4 Frequency 121.5MHz button............................................27
8.5 Volume adjustment ..........................................................28
8.6 Squelch adjustment ..........................................................28
8.7 Key lock and unlock...........................................................29
8.8 Menus ...............................................................................29
9Maintenance.............................................................................. 32
9.1 Regular inspection ............................................................33
9.2 Regular testing ..................................................................33

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10 Test and maintenance records .................................................. 36
11 Battery safety instructions......................................................... 37
11.1 TR30 Emergency battery ..................................................37
11.2 TR30 Test battery..............................................................37
11.3 Handling and storage........................................................37
11.3.1 Transportation .....................................................38
12 Technical specifications ............................................................. 38
12.1 Product specification ........................................................38
12.2 Receiver.............................................................................38
12.3 Transmitter: ......................................................................39
13 Optional accessories.................................................................. 39
14 Spare parts................................................................................. 39
14.1 Counterfeit spare parts.....................................................39
15 Recycling and disposal............................................................... 39
16 Warranty.................................................................................... 40
17 Service ....................................................................................... 40
17.1 Service agents ...................................................................40
18 Document revision log............................................................... 41
19 Emergency instructions ............................................................. 43

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1List of figures
Figure 1 Tron TR30 radio ..............................................................................15
Figure 2 Tron TR30 in the RH-30 battery charger ........................................16
Figure 3 Tron TR30 AIR components ............................................................17
Figure 4 Illustration: TR30 AIR Jotron approved antenna ............................18
Figure 5 Tron TR30 Emergency battery (orange) .........................................19
Figure 6 Tron TR30 AIR and emergency battery in storage bays .................21
Figure 7 RH-30 holder components..............................................................22
Figure 10 Emergency instructions overview ................................................43

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2List of tables
Table 1 GMDSS emergency mode - product standards ...............................12
Table 2 National and international radio operator obligation regulations..13
Table 3 List of components - Tron TR30 AIR radio .......................................18
Table 4 List of components - RH-30 battery charger ...................................22

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3General
Jotron manufactures safety products designed for the search and rescue of
human lives and property. For this product to be effective according to the
design parameters, it is imperative that it is handled, maintained, serviced
and stowed in accordance with this manual.
All information contained within this manual has been verified and is to
Jotron’s knowledge correct. Jotron reserves the right to make changes to
any product(s) or module(s) described herein to improve design, function
or reliability, without further notice.
Jotron is not liable and cannot be held responsible for
any injury or damages caused directly or indirectly by an
error or omission of information, incorrect or misuse,
breach of procedures or failure of any specific
component or part of this product.
Jotron documentation can be downloaded from jotron.com.

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4Standards
Jotron declares that this radio is compliant with Radio Equipment Directive
2014/53/EU.
A copy of the declaration of conformity can be downloaded from
jotron.com.
The Tron TR30 AIR has been verified, tested and meets the following
product standards:
EN/IEC 60945:2002
including Corr.1
(Category – Portable)
Maritime navigation and radio
communication equipment and systems
- General requirements - Methods of
testing and required test results
ETSI EN 301 688 V1.2.1
Technical characteristics and methods
of measurement for fixed and portable
VHF equipment operating on 121,5
MHz and 123,1 MHz.
ETSI EN 301 489-22
Electromagnetic compatibility and
Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for radio equipment and
services.
Part 22: Specific conditions for ground-
based VHF aeronautical mobile and
fixed radio equipment.
47 CFR 2: Mar. 2019 Electronic Code of Federal Regulations,
Title 47, Telecommunications.
47 CFR 80 to End: Mar.
2019
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations,
Title 47, Telecommunications.
47 CFR 2. 87
Aviation Services
47 CFR 2. 1093
Radiofrequency radiation exposure
evaluation: portable devices.
Part 2 - Frequency allocations and radio
treaty matters; general rules and
regulations