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

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IEC 60529:1989
Degrees of protection provided by
enclosures (IP Code).
IEC 62368-1:2018
Audio/video, information and
communication technology equipment -
Part 1: Safety requirements.
IEEE 1528 (2013)
Recommended Practice for Determining
the Peak Spatial- Average Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human
Head from Wireless Communications
Devices: Measurement Techniques.
ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.1 (1999)
Standard for Safety Levels with Respect
to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency
Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300
GHz
EN 50566:2017
Product standard to demonstrate the
compliance of wireless communication
devices with the basic restrictions and
exposure limit values related to human
exposure to electromagnetic fields in
the frequency range from 30 MHz to 6
GHz: hand-held and body mounted.
EN/IEC 62209-1:2016
Measurement procedure for the
assessment of specific absorption rate
of human exposure to radio frequency
fields from hand-held and body-
mounted wireless communication
devices - Part 1: Devices used next to
the ear (Frequency range of 300 MHz to
6 GHz).
EN/IEC 62209-2 Ed.1(2010)
Human exposure to radio frequency
fields from hand-held and body-
mounted wireless communication
devices - Human models,
instrumentation, and procedures - Part
2: Procedure to determine the specific

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absorption rate (SAR) for wireless
communication devices used in close
proximity to the human body
(frequency range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz).
RSS-102 Issue 5 Safety Code
(2015)
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure
Compliance of Radiocommunication
Apparatus (All Frequency Bands)
Table 1 GMDSS emergency mode - product standards
This device complies with the provision of part 80 of the
FCC rules.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Tron TR30 AIR is compliant for localized Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) for uncontrolled
environment/general population limits as specified in
ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.1-1999.
This class 2 CE approved product is available for sale and
purchase in the following countries: Brazil, Canada,
China, Europe, Korea, Russia and the United States of
America. The relevant CE marking of CEO470 is found on
the product and the packaging.
Regulations for the use of VHF radios varies from
country to country. Check the national radio
requirements for VHF radio operators and ensure this
radio conforms to all the local regulations prior to use.
The channel frequencies listed in this manual reflect
only as they are available and displayed on the radio.

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The following instructions are in accordance with national and international
regulations regarding obligations of any radio operator:
STCW 95 including the STCW
code (including relevant
regulation regarding watch
keeping on board passenger
and cargo ships)
The radio log shall be kept in accordance
with requirements in the Radio
Regulation, SOLAS Convention, national
requirements regarding radio
installations and the STCW Convention
STCW Code BVIII/2 No. 32
Unauthorized transmissions and
incidents harmful interference should, if
possible, be identified, recorded in the
radio log and brought to the attention of
the Administration in compliance with
the Radio Regulations, together with an
appropriate extract from the radio log
Table 2 National and international radio operator obligation regulations

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5Product description
The Tron TR30 AIR is a ruggedly designed radio made for easy operation. It
is a portable emergency VHF radio for two-way communication between
vessel and aircraft. The radio is possible to operate using one hand, even
when wearing gloves. The high contrast graphical display including
integrated back lighting of the display and keys are very effective for
visibility and usage in low light conditions.
It is also water, oil and sunlight resistant. This radio is compact in size with
smooth edges to avoid damage to clothing or a raft.
The Tron TR30 AIR radio is waterproof down to 1 meter and floats in water,
battery included. The radio is designed with a self-draining loudspeaker.
The Tron TR30 AIR radio includes the following components:
•Tron TR30 AIR radio
•TR30 Emergency battery (orange)
•TR30 Test battery (black)
•RH-30 battery holder
•Antenna
•Belt clip
•Wrist strap

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5.1 Product images
Figure 1 Tron TR30 radio

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Figure 2 Tron TR30 in the RH-30 battery charger

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6Functional description
6.1 Tron TR30 AIR components
An overview of the radio components.
Figure 3 Tron TR30 AIR components

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Item no. Item
1
Antenna
2
Volume, squelch and monitor control
3
Loudspeaker
4
Up arrow button
5
Down arrow button
6
Backlight button
7
Emergency mode indicator
8
Frequency indicator
9
Microphone
10
Squelch and signal strength indicator
11
Transmitter power indicator
12
Battery status indicator
13
Volume control indicator
14
Key lock/unlock button
15
Enter button
16
Channel 121.5 button (instant access)
17
PTT transmit button
18
Power button
19
Jack cover (external accessories connector)
Table 3 List of components - Tron TR30 AIR radio
6.2 Antenna
The antenna for the Tron TR30 AIR is fitted with a standard SMA connector.
Ensure you are using the correct antenna. The antenna
must be marked with “JOTRON TR30 AIR” along the
side.
Figure 4 Illustration: Tron TR30 AIR Jotron approved antenna

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The Tron TR30 AIR is not waterproof when the standard
antenna is not attached or if the antenna is not
assembled correctly.
6.3 Emergency battery
The emergency battery (orange) is a lithium metal battery.
Figure 5 Tron TR30 Emergency battery (orange)
This battery is specially designed for use in an emergency and cannot be
recharged. Keep the emergency battery in the RH-30 battery holder
(battery storage bay).
The emergency battery is a single use item. You must
replace the batter before the battery expiry date and/or
if the protective seal on the battery is broken.

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Always bring a sealed emergency battery with the radio
when boarding a lifeboat or life raft.
6.4 Test battery
The test battery (black) is designed to use for test and training.
Ensure you check the battery for damage prior to use.
6.5 Battery endurance
Below is a list of the operation times of the battery and usage.
Battery type
Hours of usage*
Standby time (-20°C)
Multi-usage**(-20°C)
TR30 Emergency battery
70 hours
>20 hours
TR30 Test battery
60 hours
>20 hours
*The hours indicated are based on 2W (tested at -20°C).
** Multi-usage hours have been tested in accordance
with 10:10:80 ratio (Send:Listen:Standby).
For more information refer to the ETS 225 standard.
6.6 RH-30 holder
The RH-30 holder is without any electronics or charging capability. This
holder has two storage bays, one to store a radio with or without an
attached test battery and the second for storing an emergency battery.
The recommended that the test battery always be
attached to the radio and stored in the RH-30 holder
when not in use. This will not drain the battery when
the radio is turned off.