jotron Tron TR30 User manual

Tron TR30
GMDSS and maritime VHF radio
User Manual

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Abbreviatons
ADR
European Agreement concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
CE
European Commission
CFR
The Code of Federal Regulations
DW
Dual Watch (Receiver altering between two different
channels)
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
IMDG
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
ITU
International Telecommunication Union
kHz
Kilohertz
LED
Light Emitting Diode
MHz
Megahertz
NC
Noise cancelling
PTT
Push to talk
RF
Radio Frequency
RID
Reglement concernant le transport International ferroviare
des merchandises 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
SMA
Sub miniature version A connector

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SOLAS
Safety of Life at Sea
STCW Standards of training, certification and watch keeping for
seafarers
SW
Software
TW
Triple Watch
VAC
Volts, alternative current (AC)
VDC
Volts, direct current (DC)
VHF
Very High Frequency

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Table of Contents
1List of figures ............................................................................... 8
2List of tables................................................................................. 9
3General ...................................................................................... 10
4Standards................................................................................... 11
5Product description ................................................................... 16
5.1 Product image...................................................................17
6Functional description ............................................................... 19
6.1 Tron TR30 components ....................................................19
6.2 Antenna.............................................................................20
6.3 Emergency battery............................................................21
6.4 Rechargeable battery........................................................22
6.5 Battery endurance ............................................................22
6.6 RCH-30 battery charger ....................................................23
6.6.1 RCH-30 battery charger components..................25
6.6.2 LED indicator ........................................................26
7Installation ................................................................................. 27
7.1 Upon receipt of the radio .................................................27
7.2 Mounting the RCH-30 battery charger.............................29
7.3 Installing the rechargeable battery ..................................29
7.4 Changing the rechargeable battery..................................30
8Operation instructions (GMDSS radio) ...................................... 31
8.1 In an emergency ...............................................................31
8.1.1 Replacing the emergency battery .......................33
8.2 Emergency mode ..............................................................33
8.3 Channel selection..............................................................33
8.4 Channel 16 button ............................................................34
8.5 Volume adjustment ..........................................................34
8.6 Squelch adjustment ..........................................................35
8.7 Key lock and unlock...........................................................36
8.8 Watch ................................................................................36

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8.8.1 Dual watch ...........................................................36
8.9 Menus ...............................................................................37
9Operation instructions (Maritime VHF radio)............................ 41
9.1 Regular radio mode ..........................................................41
9.2 Channel selection..............................................................41
9.3 Channel 16 button ............................................................42
9.4 Call channel .......................................................................42
9.5 Custom channels...............................................................44
9.6 Volume adjustment ..........................................................44
9.7 Squelch adjustment ..........................................................44
9.8 Key lock and unlock...........................................................45
9.9 Watch ................................................................................46
9.9.1 Dual watch ...........................................................46
9.9.2 Triple watch .........................................................47
9.9.3 Scan ......................................................................48
9.9.3.1 Scan prog..................................................49
9.10 Menus ...............................................................................51
9.11 External accessories..........................................................56
10 Maintenance.............................................................................. 56
10.1 Regular inspection ............................................................57
10.2 Regular testing ..................................................................57
11 Test and maintenance records .................................................. 59
12 Battery safety instructions......................................................... 60
12.1 TR30 Emergency battery ..................................................60
12.2 TR30 Rechargeable battery ..............................................60
12.3 TR30 Test battery..............................................................60
12.4 Handling and storage........................................................60
12.4.1 Transportation .....................................................61
13 Technical specifications............................................................. 62
13.1 Product specification ........................................................62
14 Channels and frequencies ......................................................... 63
14.1 GMDSS...............................................................................64

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14.2 Canada...............................................................................65
14.3 International .....................................................................66
14.4 USA ....................................................................................67
16 Optional accessories.................................................................. 68
17 Spare parts................................................................................. 68
17.1 Counterfeit spare parts.....................................................68
18 Recycling and disposal............................................................... 68
19 Warranty.................................................................................... 68
20 Service ....................................................................................... 68
20.1 Service agents ...................................................................69
21 Document revision log............................................................... 70
22 Emergency instructions ............................................................. 71

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1List of figures
Figure 1 Tron TR30 radio ..............................................................................17
Figure 2 Tron TR30 in the RCH-30 battery charger ......................................18
Figure 3 Tron TR30 components ..................................................................19
Figure 4 Tron TR30 Emergency battery (orange) .........................................21
Figure 5 RCH-30 battery charger - side view................................................23
Figure 6 RCH-30 battery charger - top view .................................................24
Figure 7 Tron TR30 radio in the charging bay ..............................................24
Figure 8 Emergency battery in the storage bay ...........................................25
Figure 9 RCH-30 battery charger components.............................................26
Figure 10 Noise cancel (NC) symbol on VHF screen (bottom right) ............45
Figure 11 Emergency instructions overview ................................................71

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2List of tables
Table 1 GMDSS emergency mode - product standards ...............................12
Table 2 VHF mode - product standards........................................................14
Table 3 National and international radio operator obligation regulations..15
Table 4 List of components - TR30 radio ......................................................20
Table 5 List of components - RCH-30 battery charger .................................26

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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 Directive 2014/53/EU.
A copy of the declaration of conformity can be downloaded from
Jotron.com.
The Tron TR30 (GMDSS – emergency mode) 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 300 225, V1.4.1
(2004-12)
Electromagnetic compatibility and
Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
Technical characteristics and methods
of measurement for survival craft
portable VHF radiotelephone apparatus
ETSI EN 301 843-1, V1.2.1
(2004-06)
Electromagnetic compatibility and
Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for marine radio equipment
and services; Part 1: Common technical
requirements
ETSI EN 301 843-2, V1.2.1
(2004-06)
Electromagnetic compatibility and
Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for marine radio equipment
and services; Part 2: Specific conditions
for VHF radiotelephone transmitters
and receivers
IEC 61097-12: 1996
Global maritime distress and safety
system (GMDSS) - Part 12: Survival craft
portable two-way VHF radiotelephone
apparatus - Operational and

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performance requirements, methods of
testing and required test results
RSS-102, Issue 5: Mar. 2015
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure
Compliance of Radiocommunication
Apparatus (All Frequency Bands)
RSS-182, Issue 5: Jan. 2012
Maritime Radio Transmitters and
Receivers in the Band 156-162.5 MHz
Table 1 GMDSS emergency mode - product standards
Tron TR30 (VHF mode) has been verified, tested and meets the following
product standards:
EN 62479: 2010
Assessment of the compliance of low
power electronic and electrical
equipment with the basic restrictions
related to human exposure to
electromagnetic fields (10 MHz to 300
GHz)
ETSI EN 301 178, V2.2.2
(2017-04)
ETSI EN 301 178 V2.2.2 (2017-04)
Portable
Very High Frequency (VHF)
radiotelephone equipment for the
maritime mobile service operating in the
VHF bands (for non-GMDSS applications
only); Harmonised Standard covering the
essential requirements of article 3.2 of
Directive 2014/53/EU
ETSI EN 301 178-1, V1.3.1:
2007-02
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM); Portable Very
High Frequency (VHF) radiotelephone
equipment for the maritime mobile
service operating in the VHF bands (for
non-GMDSS applications only); Part 1:

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Technical characteristics and methods of
measurement
ETSI EN 301 178-2, V1.2.2:
2007-02
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM); Portable Very
High Frequency (VHF) radiotelephone
equipment for the maritime mobile
service operating in the VHF bands (for
non-GMDSS applications only); Part 2:
Harmonized EN covering essential
requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE
Directive
ETSI EN 301 843-1, V1.2.1
(2012-08)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for marine radio equipment and
services; Part 1: Common technical
requirements
ETSI EN 301 843-2, V1.2.1
(2004-06)
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for marine radio equipment and
services; Part 2: Specific conditions for
VHF radiotelephone transmitters and
receivers
IEC 62209-1:2005
Human exposure to radio frequency
fields from hand- held and body-
mounted wireless communication
devices - Human models,
instrumentation, and procedures - Part 1:
Procedure to determine the specific
absorption rate (SAR) for hand-held
devices used in close proximity to the ear
(frequency range of 300 MHz to 3 GHz)
IEC 62209-2: 2010
Human exposure to radio frequency
fields from hand- held and body-

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mounted wireless communication
devices - Human models,
instrumentation, and procedures - Part 2:
Procedure to determine the specific
absorption rate (SAR) for wireless
communication devices used in close
proximity to the human body (frequency
range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz)
IEC 62368-1:2014
Audio/video, information, and
communication technology equipment -
Part 1: Safety requirements
Table 2 VHF mode - product standards
The use of Tron TR30 radio with the rechargeable LiPo
battery may be subject to an operator certificate in
accordance with RED 2014/52/EU, Article 10.10.
Prior to using this equipment, please check with your
local national radio license authority.
47 CFR 2.1093: Oct. 2013
Radio frequency radiation exposure
evaluation: portable devices
47 CFR 80 to End: Oct.
2015
Electronic Code of Federal regulations,
Title 47, Telecommunications
This device complies with the GMDSS 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.

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This class 2 CE approved product is available for sale and
purchase in the following countries: Brazil, Canada,
Europe, Korea, Russia and the United States of America.
The relevant CE marking of CEO168! Is found on the
product and the packaging.
All statements of conformity are available at jotron.com.
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 3 National and international radio operator obligation regulations

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5Product description
The Tron TR30 is a ruggedly designed radio made for easy operation. It is a
portable survival craft two-way VHF radio which 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 highly visible
orange housing is made from glass reinforced polycarbonate.
The Tron TR30 GMDSS (emergency mode) 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 (GMDSS - emergency mode) radio includes the following
components:
•Tron TR30 radio
•TR30 Emergency battery (orange)
•Antenna
•Belt clip
•Wrist strap
The Tron TR30 GMDSS Maritime VHF radio (regular mode) includes the
following components:
•Tron TR30 radio
•TR30 Emergency battery (orange)
•TR30 Rechargeable battery (black)
•RCH-30 battery charger
•Antenna
•Belt clip
•Wrist strap

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5.1 Product image
Figure 1 Tron TR30 radio

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Figure 2 Tron TR30 in the RCH-30 battery charger

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6Functional description
6.1 Tron TR30 components
An overview of the radio components.
Figure 3 Tron TR30 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
Mem set (memory button)
7
Emergency mode indicator
8
Channel designator
9
Microphone
10
Squelch and signal strength indicator
11
Transmitter power indicator (Hi/medium/low)
12
Battery status indicator
13
Volume control indicator
14
Transmitter power adjustment
15
Scan/Enter button
16
Channel 16/Call channel button (instant access)
17
PTT Transmit button
18
Power button
19
Jack cover (external accessories connector)
Table 4 List of components – Tron TR30 radio
6.2 Antenna
The antenna for the Tron TR30 is fitted with a standard SMA connector.
You can also connect a remote antenna for a fixed application.
The Tron TR30 unit is not waterproof when the
standard antenna is not attached or if the antenna is
not assembled correctly.