jotron TRON AIR User manual

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EC Declarations of Conformity, available at www.jotron.com
Read this Users Manual fully to familiarise yourself with the
equipments functions and facilities.
Abbreviations and definitions
DEFAULT
A condition that the navigator assumes automatically if no other condition
is initiated by the operator.
IEC
International Electro-technical Commission.
IMO
International Maritime Organization
IP rating
Joint factor (to indicate the waterproofing of the equipment)
ITU
International Telecommunication Union.
LED
Light Emitting Diode.
VHF
Very High Frequency -A set of frequencies in the MHz region.
VSWR
Voltage standing wave ratio.

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The information in this book has been carefully checked and is believed
to be accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.
CAUTION!
This equipment contains CMOS integrated circuits. Observe handling
precautions to avoid static discharges which may damage these devices.
Jotron AS reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any
products or modules described herein to improve reliability, function or design.
Jotron AS does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of
the described product.

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LIST OF CONTENTS
1GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..............................................................................8
1.1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................8
1.2 FEATURES........................................................................................................8
1.3 LICENSING......................................................................................................10
1.4 GETTING STARTED.........................................................................................10
2TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.....................................................................10
2.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................10
2.2 RECEIVER ......................................................................................................11
2.3 TRANSMITTER................................................................................................12
2.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ......................................................................12
2.5 MATERIALS ....................................................................................................13
2.6 CHARGER.......................................................................................................13
3FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION......................................................................14
3.1 RADIO UNIT....................................................................................................14
3.2 REMOTE CONNECTOR....................................................................................16
3.3 ANTENNA .......................................................................................................17
3.4 BATTERY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT .......................................................17
3.5 PRIMARY BATTERY.........................................................................................17
3.5.1 When to change battery...................................................................18
3.5.2 Special care......................................................................................18
3.5.3 Using the Nickel-Cadmium (NiCad) Battery ..................................18
3.5.4 How to Charge the NiCad Battery...................................................19
3.5.5 Special care......................................................................................19
3.5.6 The Tron Charge NiCad charger .....................................................20
4INSTALLATION...............................................................................................21
5OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................22
5.1 SWITCHING ON AND SELECTING CHANNELS.................................................22
5.2 EMERGENCY CALL SEQUENCE.......................................................................22
5.3 SWITCHING OFF............................................................................................24
6MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................24

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6.1 HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR TRON AIR .....................................................24
6.2 REGULAR TEST PROCEDURE.........................................................................24
6.3 CLEANING OF DIRT AND OIL...........................................................................25
6.4 SERVICE AND WARRANTY .............................................................................26
6.5 GUIDE TO TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................27
7PRACTICAL USE, VHF TRANSMISSION RANGE...................................28
8SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES........................................................29
9NOTES..............................................................................................................30
10 SERVICE AGENTS.........................................................................................31

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BATTERY SAFETY DATA SHEET
(Form: EEC directive 91/155)
(2) SAFETY ADVICE
S2 Keep out of reach from children.
S8 Keep container dry.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S43 In case of fire, use D type extinguishers. Never use water.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
advice immediately (show the label where possible).
(3) FIRST AID MEASURES
In case of contact of cell contents with eyes, flush immediately with water for 15 min. With skin, wash with plenty of
water and take off contaminated clothes. If inhalation, remove from exposure, give oxygen, seek medical advice.
(4) FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable:
Type D fire extinguishers
Not to be used:
Water - CO2 - Halon, dry chemical or foam extinguishers
Special exposure hazards:
Generation of chlorine, sulfur dioxide, disulfur dichloride during thermal decomposition.
Special protective equipment:
Use protective working boots, rubber apron and safety glasses with side shields.

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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 Introduction
Tron AIR is a battery operated 200mW carrier AM transceiver for the VHF air
band (118-137MHz) covering the two frequencies 121.5MHz and 123.1MHz.
The unit is specially designed and manufactured as a emergency two-way
transceiver.
Tron AIR comes with a housing made of rough glass filled polycarbonate in a
blue color, and is a result of a comprehensive developed to meet the
requirements encountered under severe maritime conditions. The equipment
is designed to meet MED 96/98/EC for Maritime VHF distress radio
equipment operating on aeronautical frequencies.
1.2 Features
Waterproof
Tron AIR is waterproof to a depth of 1 meter for 5 minutes. Using battery
pack X-98806, it also floats in case of accidental drop into water.
Rugged design
Tron AIR is designed to resist a drop from 1 meter onto a hard surface. It
is also resistant to seawater, oil and sunlight, and is not unduly affected
by this.
Handling
Tron AIR is made for easy operation, with a brief operating instruction
printed on the front. It is possible to fully operate Tron AIR with only one
hand and operate it when wearing thick gloves or survival suit gloves.

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Housing
Tron AIR is of small size (70 x 195 x 50mm), and has no sharp edges to
damage raft or clothing. It also comes with a belt clip and a short wrist
strap for easy carrying.
Low power consumption
Tron AIR has a low power consumption and will operate for a long
time. With a transmit, receive and standby ratio of 1 : 1 : 8 the battery
lifetime is more than 8 hours using Lithium battery X-98806.
LED indicators
Tron AIR is equipped with LED's to indicate its status. There are two
LED's to tell which channel is active and one to indicate power output
during transmitting. The LED’s can also indicate faults if this should
occur. The TX LED flashes when battery voltage is low and CH LED
flashes if synthesizer is out of lock.
Frequency synthesizer
Tron AIR is built with a frequency synthesizer to assure an easy channel
selection, with high frequency stability.
Electronic construction
Tron AIR is built with surface mount techniques on one multilayer circuit
board, to assure homogeneous quality and high reliability.
Battery pack
The Battery pack is easily replaced without any tools. It is protected from
rough handling being potted inside the housing.
Service
Handheld VHF service is available through the Jotron worldwide
service network. See details on www.jotron.com.

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1.3 Licensing
Prior to use please check your national requirements for the operators of
VHF radios and also that your radio will conform to local regulations before
use.
Regulations for VHF radios may vary from country to country.
1.4 Getting started
Congratulation on your JOTRON Tron AIR purchase.
To ensure this unit gives trouble free performance from the outset, please
adhere to the following safeguards:
Connect the antenna before use and charge the battery fully before
connecting to the equipment.
2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
2.1 General
Frequency channels: 121.5MHz and 123.1MHz.
Frequency stability: 20 ppm
Modulation: A3 , 300 - 3000 Hz
SW version: 1.10