Jotron AS TRONTR30AIR Users Manual
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Tron TR30 AIR
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS 3
1 GENERAL 5
2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 6
3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 7
4 PRODUCT IMAGES 8
5 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 9
5.1 Tron TR30 AIR components 9
5.2 Antenna 10
5.3 Battery endurance 10
5.4 Emergency battery 11
5.5 Test battery 11
5.6 RH-30 Holder 11
6 INSTALLATION 13
6.1 Upon receipt of the radio 13
7 EMERGENCY USE 14
8 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 16
8.1 Turning on the radio 16
8.2 Channel selection 16
8.3 Channel 121.5MHz button 16
8.4 Volume adjustment 17
8.5 Squelch adjustment 17
8.6 Key lock and unlock 17
8.7 Menus 18
9 MAINTENANCE 21
9.1 Regular inspection 21
9.2 Regular testing 22
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10 WARRANTY 23
10.1 COUNTERFEIT SPARE PARTS 23
10.2 Service agents 24
11 ACCESSORIES AND SPAREPARTS 25
11.1 Optional accessories 25
11.2 Spare parts 25
12 RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL 26
13 BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 27
13.1 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 27
For complete Product Safety Data Sheet for battery cells, see 27
13.2 FIRST AID MEASURES 27
13.3 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 28
13.4 Handling and storage 28
13.5 Transportation 28
14 STANDARDS 29
15 ABBREVIATIONS 31
16 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 32
16.1 Product specification 32
17 TEST AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS 33
18 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS 34
19 AMENDMENT RECORDS 35
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1 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 important that all products are handled, maintained, serviced and stowed in
compliance with this manual.
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 three symbols are in use throughout this manual:
This symbol is used to highlight information.
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This symbol is used to draw attention to important details
This symbol is used to highlight information that if not followed can
result in personal injury or body 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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2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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
the Administration in compliance with the Radio Regulations, together with an
appropriate extract from the radio log (STCW Code BVIII/2 No. 32).
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3 PRODUCT 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 resistant to oil, seawater and sunlight. 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 freshwater, battery
included. The radio is designed with a self-draining loudspeaker. The Tron TR30 AIR is
only waterproof when the antenna and jack cover are assembled on the radio correctly.
The Tron TR30 AIR package includes the following components:
• Tron TR30 AIR radio
• TR30 Emergency battery (orange)
• TR30 Test battery (black)
• RH-30 Holder
• Antenna
• Belt clip
• Wrist strap
• User Manual
Part number: 101700 Tron TR30 AIR
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Figure 1 Tron TR30 AIR
4 PRODUCT IMAGES
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Figure 2 Tron TR30 AIR in RH-30 Holder
Tron TR30 AIR
An overview of the radio components
1. Antenna TR30 AIR
5 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
5.1 Tron TR30 AIR components
2. Volume, squelch and
monitor control
3. Loudspeaker
4. Up button
5. Down button
6. Backlight button
7. Emergency mode indicator
8. Frequency indicator
9. Microphone
10. Squelch and signal
strength indicator
11. Transmitter power
indicator (only visible
when transmitting)
12. Battery status indicator
13. Volume control indicator
14. Key lock/unlock button
15. Enter button
16. 121.5 button (instant
access)
17. PTT transmit button
18. On/off button
19. Jack cover (external
Figure 3 Tron TR30 AIR components
accessories connector)
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Battery
Standby hours at -20°C
Multi-usage at -20°C *
Figure 4 TR30 Emergency battery
5.2 Antenna
The antenna for the Tron TR30 AIR is fitted with a standard SMA connector. The antenna
shall be marked with “JOTRON TR30 AIR”.
Be sure to use correct antenna type. Antenna for Tron TR30 AIR, shall be marked with
TR30 AIR on side.
The Tron TR30 AIR unit is not waterproof when the standard antenna is not attached or
if the antenna is not assembled correctly.
5.3 Battery endurance
The standby and operation times of the batteries is listed below:
TR30 Emergency battery 60 hours >20 hours
TR30 Test battery 60 hours >20 hours
*Emergency battery lifetime hours have been tested in accordance with 10:10:80 ratio
(Send:Listen:Standby).
The two different batteries are shown below:
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Figure 5 Test battery
Tron TR30 AIR
5.4 Emergency battery
The Emergency battery (orange) is a lithium battery. This battery is specially designed for
use in distress situation and cannot be recharged. Keep the Emergency battery in the
RH-30 Holder, then it is easily accessible in a distress situation.
Always bring a sealed emergency battery with the radio when boarding a lifeboat or raft.
See chapter 15 for Battery safety instructions.
The emergency battery is a single use item. You must replace the
battery before the battery expiry date and/or if the protective seal on the battery is
broken.
New Emergency battery can be ordered from your local Jotron dealer or from
sale@jotron.com.
5.5 Test battery
Test battery shall be used for test and training.
New Test battery can be ordered from your local Jotron dealer or from
sale@jotron.com
Ensure you check the batteries for damage prior to use.
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5.6 RH-30 Holder
The RH-30 Holder is a passive holder without any electronics or any charging possibility.
The holder has possibilities to store one radio with or without a Test battery, and an
Emergency battery.
Jotron recommend that the Test battery is always mounted on the radio when not in use
and stored in the RH-30 Holder. This will not drain the battery when the radio is turned
OFF
The RH-30 Holder can both be mounted on a horizontal or a vertical surface, see chapter
7.1 for details.
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1. Battery storage bay
Figure 7 Tron TR30 AIR radio
and
Holder
An overview of the RH-30 Holder components:
Figure 6 RH-30 Holder components
2. Radio storage bay
3. Holes for horizontal mounting
(43mm spacing)
4. Holes for vertical mounting (36mm
spacing)
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Emergency battery in
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