jotron Tron TR30 User manual

USER MANUAL
Tron TR30

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Table of contents
1 List of figures 8
2 Abbreviations 9
3 General 11
4 Standards 13
5 Product description 18
5.1 Product image 20
6 Battery safety instructions (GMDSS radio) 22
6.1 Hazards identification 23
6.2 First aid measures 24
6.3 Fire fighting measures 24
6.4 Accidentalrelease measures 25
6.5 Handling and storage 26
6.5.1 Transportation 26
7 Battery safety instructions (Maritime VHF radio) 27
7.1 Hazards identification 28
7.2 First aid measures 29
7.3 Fire fighting measures 29
7.4 Accidental release measures 30

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7.5 Handling and storage 31
7.5.1 Transportation 31
8 Functionaldescription 32
8.1 Tron TR30 components 32
8.2 Antenna 34
8.3 Battery endurance 34
8.4 Emergency battery 35
8.5 Rechargeable battery 36
8.6 RCH-30 Battery charger 37
8.6.1 RCH-30 Battery charger components 39
8.6.2 Mounting the RCH-30 Battery charger 41
8.6.3 LED indicator 42
9 Technicalspecifications 43
9.1 Product specification 43
10 Installation 45
10.1 Upon receipt of the radio 45
10.2 In an emergency situation 46
10.3 Replacing the emergency battery 48
10.4 Installing the rechargeable battery 48

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10.5 Changing the rechargeable battery 49
11 Operation instructions (GMDSS radio) 51
11.1 Emergency mode 51
11.2 Channel selection 52
11.3 Channel 16 button 53
11.4 Volume adjustment 53
11.5 Squelch adjustment 54
11.6 Key lock and unlock 55
11.7 Watch 55
11.7.1 Dualwatch 56
11.8 Menus 57
12 Operation instructions (Maritime VHF radio) 62
12.1 Regular radio mode 62
12.2 Channelselection 63
12.3 Channel 16 button 63
12.4 Callchannel 64
12.5 Custom channels 65
12.6 Volume adjustment 66
12.7 Squelch adjustment 66

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12.8 Key lock and unlock 68
12.9 Watch 68
12.9.1 Dual watch 69
12.9.2 Triple watch 70
12.9.3 Scan 71
12.9.3.1 Scan Prog 72
12.10 Menus 73
12.11 Externalaccessories 80
13 Maintenance 82
13.1 Regular inspection 82
13.2 Regular testing 83
14 Test and maintenance records 85
15 Channels and frequencies 86
15.1 GMDSS 87
15.2 Canada 88
15.3 International 89
15.4 USA 90
16 Warranty 91
16.1 Warranty claims 92

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16.2 Service 92
16.3 Service agents 93
17 Optionalaccessories 95
18 Spare parts 96
19 Recycling and disposal 97
20 Emergency instructions 98

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1 List of figures
Figure 1 Tron TR30 20
Figure 2 Tron TR30 in the RCH-30 Battery charger 21
Figure 3 Tron TR30 components 32
Figure 4 RCH-30 Battery charger - charging and storage bays 38
Figure 5 Radio in the charging bay and GMDSS battery in the storage bay 38
Figure 6 RCH-30 Battery charger components 40
Figure 7 Emergency instructions overview 98

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2 Abbreviations
ADR European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Road
CFR The Code of FederalRegulations
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 CivilAviation Organization
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
MHz MegaHertz
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
NC Noise cancel
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Admin
PTT Push to talk
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)

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RMA Return MaterialAuthorization number
RSS Radio Standards Specification
SDS Safety Data Sheet
SMA Subminiature 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 accordingto the designparameters 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 symbolis usedto highlight information.
This symbolis usedto draw attention to important details.

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This symbolis usedto highlight information that if not followedcanresult in
damage to a product or equipment.
This symbolis usedto highlight information that if not followedcanresult in
personal injury or bodily harm.
Jotron is not liablefor consequential or specialdamages andcannot be held
responsible for any damagesor injury arising either directly or indirectly due
to an error or omission of information,misuse of aproduct, breach of
procedures,or for failure of any specific component or other part of the
equipment.

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4 Standards
Jotron declares that this radio is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the
declaration of conformity can be downloaded from the Jotron website.
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 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); Technicalcharacteristics and methods
of measurement for survivalcraft 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 technicalrequirements
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: Survivalcraft portabletwo-way VHF
radiotelephone apparatus - Operational and
performance requirements, methods of testing and

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required test results
RSS-102, Issue 5: Mar. 2015 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Compliance of Radio
communication Apparatus (AllFrequency Bands)
RSS-182,Issue 5: Jan. 2012 Maritime Radio Transmitters and Receivers inthe Band
156-162.5 MHz
Tron TR30 (regular mode - VHF) has been verified, tested and meets the following product
standards:
EN62479:2010 Assessment of the compliance of low power electronic
and electrical equipment with the basic restrictions
relatedto humanexposureto 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: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

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service operating in the VHF bands (for non-GMDSS
applications only); Part 2: Harmonized EN covering
essentialrequirements of article 3.2 of theR&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 technicalrequirements
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-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

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The use of Tron TR30 radio with the rechargeable LiPo battery may be
subject to an operator certificate in accordance with RED 2014/53/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 FederalRegulations, 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.
This class 2 CE approvedproduct is available for sale andpurchase 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.

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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 insize 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 witha self draining loudspeaker.The Tron TR30
is only completely waterproof when the antenna andjackcover 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 GMDSS
The Tron TR30 Maritime VHF radio (regular mode) includes the following components:

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• Tron TR30 radio
• Emergency GMDSS battery (orange)
• Rechargeable battery (black)
• Battery charger
• Antenna
• Belt clip
• Wrist strap
Part number: 87950 Tron TR30 GMDSS and Maritime VHF radio

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5.1 Product image
Figure 1 Tron TR30