jotron Tron TR30 User manual

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USER MANUAL
Tron TR30

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Table of contents
1 List of figures 6
2 Abbreviations 7
3 General 9
4 Standards 11
5 Product description 15
5.1 Product image 17
6 Emergency and test battery safety instructions 19
6.1 Hazards identification 20
6.2 First aid measures 21
6.3 Fire fighting measures 21
6.4 Accidental release measures 22
6.5 Handling and storage 22
6.5.1 Transportation 23
7 Rechargeable battery safety instructions 24
7.1 Hazards identification 25
7.2 First aid measures 26
7.3 Fire fighting measures 26
7.4 Accidental release measures 27
7.5 Handling and storage 28
7.5.1 Transportation 28
8 Functional description 29

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8.1 Tron TR30 components 29
8.2 Battery charger components 31
8.3 Antenna 32
8.4 Emergency battery (GMDSS) 32
8.5 Battery endurance 33
8.5.1 Battery charger 34
9 Technical specifications 36
9.1 Product specification 36
10 Installation 38
10.1 Changing the battery 39
11 Operation instructions (GMDSS radio) 41
11.1 Emergency mode 41
11.2 Channel selection 42
11.3 Channel 16 button 42
11.4 Volume adjustment 43
11.5 Squelch adjustment 43
11.6 Lock and unlock 44
11.7 External accessories 45
11.8 Watch 45
11.8.1 Dual watch 46
11.9 Menus 46
12 Operation instructions (Maritime VHF radio) 51

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12.1 Regular radio mode 51
12.2 Channel selection 51
12.3 Channel 16 button 52
12.4 Call channel 53
12.5 Custom channels 54
12.6 Volume adjustment 55
12.7 Squelch adjustment 55
12.8 Lock and unlock 56
12.9 External accessories 56
12.10 Watch 57
12.10.1 Dual watch 57
12.10.2 Triple watch 58
12.10.3 Scan 60
12.11 Menus 62
13 Maintenance 68
13.1 Taking care of a Tron TR30 68
13.2 Regular testing 69
13.3 Cleaning of dirt and oil 70
14 Test and maintenance records 71
15 Channels and frequencies 72
15.1 GMDSS 72
15.2 International 73

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16 Warranty 74
16.1 Warranty claims 75
16.2 Service 75
16.3 Service agents 76
17 Optional accessories 77
18 Spare parts 78
19 Recycling and disposal 79
20 Emergency instructions 80

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1 List of figures
Figure 1 Tron TR30 17
Figure 2 Tron TR30 in the battery charger 18
Figure 3 Tron TR30 components 29
Figure 4 Battery charger components 31
Figure 5 Emergency instructions overview 80

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2 Abbreviations
ADR European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road
CFR The Code of Federal Regulations
DW Dual Watch (Receiver altering between two different channels)
ECHA European Chemical Agency
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
ESD Electrostatic discharge
ETS European Telecommunications Standard
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
HW Hardware
IATA International Air Transport Association
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
MHz MegaHertz
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Admin
RES Radio equipment and systems (technical committee of ETSI)
RID Reglement concernant le transport International ferroviare des
merchandises Dangereuses par chemin de fer (Transportation
of Dangerous Goods by Train)
RMA Return Material Authorization number

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RSS Radio Standards Specification
SDS Safety Data Sheet
SMA Sub miniature version A connector
SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea (An international maritime safety treaty)
STCW Standards of training, certification and watch keeping for
seafarers
SW Software
TW Triple Watch
UN United Nations
VAC Volts, alternating current (AC)
VHF Very High Frequency

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3 General
Jotron manufactures safety equipment designed for the search and rescue of human
life and property. For safety equipment to be effective according to the design
parameters it is imperative that all products are handled, maintained, serviced and
stowed in compliance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Copies of all Jotron documentation can be downloaded from our website:
www.jotron.com.
All information contained within this manual has been verified and is to our knowledge
correct, however, Jotron reserves the right to make changes to any product(s) or
module(s) described herein to improve reliability, function or design, without further
notice.
The following four symbols are in use throughout this manual:
This symbol is used to highlight information.
This symbol is used to draw attention to important details.

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This symbol is used to highlight information that if not followed can
result in damage to a product or equipment.
This symbol is used to highlight information that if not followed can
result in personal injury or bodily harm.
Jotron is not liable for consequential or special damages and cannot
be held responsible for any damages or injury arising either directly or
indirectly due to an error or omission of information, misuse of a
product, breach of procedures, or for failure of any specific
component or other part of the equipment.

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4 Standards
The Tron TR30 (emergency mode - GMDSS) 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
andsystems - Generalrequirements - Methods of testing
and required test results.
ETSI EN300225, V1.4.1 (2004-12) Electromagnetic compatibility andRadio spectrum Matters
(ERM); Technical characteristics and methods of
measurement for survivalcraft portable VHF
radiotelephone apparatus.
ETSI EN 301 843-1,V1.2.1 (2004-06) Electromagnetic compatibility andRadio spectrum Matters
(ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for
marine radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common
technicalrequirements
ETSI EN 301 843-2,V1.2.1 (2004-06) Electromagnetic compatibility andRadio 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: Survivalcraft portable two-way VHF radiotelephone
apparatus - Operational and performance requirements,
methods of testing and required test results
RSS-102, Issue 5: Mar. 2015 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radio
communication Apparatus (All Frequency Bands).
RSS-182, Issue 5: Jan. 2012 Maritime Radio Transmitters and Receivers in the Band 156-
162.5 MHz.
Tron TR30 (regular mode - VHF) has been verified, tested and meets the following product standards:

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EN 62479:2010 Assessment of the compliance of low power electronic and
electrical equipment with the basic restrictions related to
humanexposure to electromagnetic fields (10MHz to 300
GHz)
ETSI EN301 178-1,V1.3.1:2007-02 Electromagnetic compatibility andRadio spectrum Matters
(ERM); Portable Very High Frequency (VHF) radiotelephone
equipment for the maritime mobile service operatingin the
VHF bands (for non-GMDSS applications only); Part 1:
Technical characteristics and methods of measurement
ETSI EN301 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 operatingin 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 andRadio spectrum Matters
(ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for
marine radio equipment and services;Part 1: Common
technicalrequirements
ETSI EN 301 843-2,V1.2.1 (2004-06) Electromagnetic compatibility andRadio 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 Humanexposure to radio frequency fields from hand-held
andbody-mountedwireless 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)

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IEC 62209-2:2010 Human exposure to radio frequency fieldsfrom hand-held
andbody-mountedwireless communication devices -
Human models, instrumentation, and procedures - Part 2:
Procedure to determine the specific absorption rate (SAR)
for wireless communication devices used inclose proximity
to the human body (frequency range of 30MHz to 6 GHz)
IEC 62368-1:2014 Audio/video, information and communication technology
equipment - Part 1:Safety requirements
Regulations for VHF radios varies from country to country. Prior to
using this equipment check the national requirements for VHF radio
operators and ensure that the radio conforms to all local regulations.
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, China, Europe, Korea, Russia and the United States of
America.
The relevant CE marking of CE0168! is found on the product and the
packaging.
All statements of conformity are available at: www.jotron.com

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5 Product 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 resistant to oil, seawater and sunlight. 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 freshwater, battery included. The radio is designed with a self draining
loudspeaker. The Tron TR30 is only completely waterproof when the antenna and jack
cover are assembled on the radio correctly.
The Tron TR30 (GMDSS - emergency mode) radio includes the following components:
• Tron TR30 radio
• Emergency GMDSS battery (orange)
• Antenna
• Belt clip
• Wrist strap
Part number: 83446 Tron TR30
The Tron TR30 Maritime VHF (regular mode) radio includes the following components:
• Tron TR30 radio
• Emergency GMDSS battery (orange)
• Rechargeable battery (black)

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• Battery charger
• Antenna
• Belt clip
• Wrist strap
Part number: 87950 Tron TR30

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5.1 Product image
Figure 1 Tron TR30

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Figure 2 Tron TR30 in the battery charger

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6 Emergency and test battery
safety instructions
Under EC, European Chemical Agency (ECHA) and US, Occupational Safety and Health
Admin (OSHA) legislation this product is classified as a manufactured article, which
does not release or otherwise result in exposure to a hazardous chemical under the
normal conditions of use. Therefore, this product is exempt from the requirement of a
dedicated Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
The following information is included in this manual as guided safety instructions.
Product name: Emergency battery
Type no.: FR6
Lithium metal content: 2 x 1.96 gram lithium pr battery
Approximate weight: 100 grams
Chemical system: Lithium Iron Disulphide
Designed for recharge: No
Below are instructions for keeping the radio log and the radio operator's obligation
according to national and international regulation:
1. The radio log shall be kept in accordance with requirements in the Radio
Regulation, SOLAS Convention, national regulations regarding radio
installations and the STCW Convention (STCW 95 including the STCW Code)
including relevant regulation regarding watch keeping on board passenger and
cargo ships.
2. Unauthorized transmissions and incidents harmful interference should, if
possible, be identified, recorded in the radio log and brought to the attention of

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the Administration in compliance with the Radio Regulations, together with an
appropriate extract from the radio log (STCW Code BVIII/2 No. 32).
Testing of radio equipment and reserve source of energy should occur:
The below safety information is extracted from EVE Energy SDS
(sections 4, 5 & 6).
6.1 Hazards identification
The lithium thionyl chloride batteries used in the Tron TR30 and described herein are
sealed units.
Under normal conditions, the battery is hermetically sealed. These batteries are not
hazardous when used as intended and recommended.
Do not short circuit, recharge, puncture, incinerate, crush, immerse,
force discharge or expose to temperatures above the declared
operating temperature range of the product, otherwise you risk fire or
explosion.
Ingestion: Swallowing a battery can be harmful.
Inhalation: Contents of an open battery can cause
respiratory irritation.
Skin contact: Contents of an open battery can cause skin
irritation.