Vertex Standard EVX-S24, EVX-24 Operating Manual
Compact Portable Digital Two Way Radio
with Analog Capability
EVX-S24
OPERATING MANUAL
IP67 Dust- and Waterproof
CONTENTS
Introduction .....................................................................1
Class B Digital Device .....................................................2
Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements .................3
Warning! IC RSS General Requirement ......................5
Controls & Connectors ...................................................7
LCD Icon & Indicators ...................................................8
Before You Begin .............................................................9
Battery Pack Installation .............................................9
Battery Pack Removal .................................................9
Belt Clip Installation .................................................10
Antenna Installation ..................................................10
Battery Charging .......................................................11
Low Battery Indication ..............................................12
Congratulations!
You now have at your fi ngertips a valuable communications tool, a Vertex Standard two-way radio! Rugged, reliable and
easy to use, your Vertex Standard radio will keep you in constant touch with your colleagues for years to come, with negligible maintenance down-time. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will
allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio, in case questions arise later on.
Important Note
There are no owner-serviceable parts inside the radio. All service jobs must be referred to an authorized Vertex
Standard Service Representative.
In order to maintain the specifi ed water integrity performance, periodic maintenance is recommended.
Should the radio sustain a severe shock (e.g. if it is dropped), the water integrity may be compromised, requiring
service. Should this occur, contact your Authorized Vertex Standard Dealer.
Operation .......................................................................13
Preliminary Steps ......................................................13
Operation Quick Start ................................................13
Automatic Time-Out Timer .......................................15
ARTS™ (Auto Range Transpond System) ...............16
LOCK ........................................................................16
Advanced Operation .....................................................17
Programmable Key Functions ..................................17
Description of Operating Functions .........................19
User Set (Menu) Mode ..................................................31
Optional Accessories .....................................................39
Warranty Policy ............................................................40
INTRODUCTION
The
EVX-S24
UHF Land Mobile band. The
porting a wide variety of business applications.
Channel frequency data for the transceiver is stored in fl ash memory, which is easily programmed by Vertex Standard li-
censed dealers using a standard PC and the following Vertex Standard programming equipment:
CE157
CB000262A01
is full-featured, compact Portable Digital/Analog Transceiver designed for business communications in the
EVX-S24
PC Programming Software
Micro USB Programming Cable
supports up to 256 user confi gurable channels within a maximum 16 groups, sup-
This manual will describe in detail the many advanced features of the
to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the confi guration of this equipment for use in your
application.
EVX-S24
. After reading this manual, you may wish
Important Notice for North American Users Regarding 406 MHz Guard Band
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have requested the cooperation
of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in preserving the integrity of the protected frequency range 406.0
to 406.1 MHz, which is reserved for use by distress beacons. Do not attempt to program this apparatus, under any
circumstances, for operation in the frequency range 406.0 - 406.1 MHz if the apparatus is to be used in or near North
America.
Warning - Frequency band 406 - 406.1 MHz is reserved for use ONLY as a distress beacon by the US Coast Guard
and NOAA. Under no circumstance should this frequency band be part of the pre programmed operating frequencies
of this radio.
EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL 1
CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
This Radio has been tested and complies with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF exposure limits for Occupational Use/Controlled exposure environment. In addition, it complies with the following Standards and Guidelines:
FCC 96-326, Guidelines for Evaluating the Environmental Effects of Radio-Frequency Radiation.
FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 (2001) Supplement C, Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human
Exposure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields.
ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio Frequency Elec-
tromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
ANSI/IEEE C95.3-1992, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Measurement of Potentially Hazardous Electromagnetic
Fields - RF and Microwave.
WARNING:
This radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classifi ed as
Occupational Use Only, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the
hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazards. This radio is not intended for use by the General Population in an
uncontrolled environment.
CAUTION:
To ensure that your expose to RF electromagnetic energy is within the FCC allowable limits for occupational use,
always adhere to the following guidelines:
This radio is NOT approved for use by the general population in an uncontrolled exposure environment. This ra-
dio is restricted to occupational use, work related operations only where the radio operator must have the knowledge to control his or her RF exposure conditions.
EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL 3
WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS
When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from your
mouth and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from your head.
Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT)
button. To receive calls, release the PTT button. The PTT button may reside on the radio itself or may be hosted
on approved accessories. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because this radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).
The radio is transmitting when the red (analog mode) or blue (digital mode) LED on the top of the radio is illu-
minated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the P-T-T button.
In front of the face. Hold the radio in a vertical position with the microphone (and other parts of the radio in-
cluding the antenna) at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the nose or lips. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is
important to ensure compliance.
Body Worn Operation: When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Vertex Standard approved clip, hold-
er, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important because
the use of non-Vertex Standard approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits.
Always use Vertex Standard authorized accessories.
The information listed above provides the user with the information needed to make him or her aware of RF ex-
posure, and what to do to assure that this radio operates with the FCC RF exposure limits of this radio.
Electromagnetic Interference/Compatibility
During transmissions, this radio generates RF energy that can possibly cause interference with other devices or
systems. To avoid such interference, turn off the radio in areas where signs are posted to do so.
Do not operate the transmitter in areas that are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation such as hospitals, health
care facilities, aircraft, and blasting sites.
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WARNING! IC RSS GENERAL REQUIREMENT
ENGLISH
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or
lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than
that necessary for successful communication.
This radio transmitter (identify the device by certifi cation number, or model number if Category II) has been approved
by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed at the right
with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance
for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list,
having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are
strictly prohibited for use with this device.
When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from your
ATU-6A: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-20AS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATU-6B: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-20CS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATU-6C: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-20DS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATU-6D: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-20FS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
mouth and keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from your head.
The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-to-Talk con-
fi gurations.
DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle). Transmitting more than 50% of
the time can cause IC RSS General Requirement to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the red LED on
the top of the radio is illuminated.
Body Worn Operation: When worn on the body, always place the radio in a Vertex Standard approved clip, hold-
er, holster, case, or body harness for this product. Using approved body-worn accessories is important because
the use of non-Vertex Standard approved accessories may result in exposure levels, which exceed the occupation-
al/controlled environment RF exposure limits.
APPROVED ANTENNA
EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL 5
WARNING! IC RSS GENERAL REQUIREMENT
FRENCH
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’ex-
ploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne
d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les
risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de
sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépassepas l’intensité nécessaire à l’établissement d’une
communication satisfaisante.
Le présent émetteur radio (identifi er le dispositif par son numéro de certifi cation ou son numéro de modèle s’il fait par-
tie du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour
fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés dans le droit et ayant un
gain admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque type d’antenne. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est
supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’ex-
ATU-6A: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-20AS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATU-6B: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-20CS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATU-6C: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-20DS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ATU-6D: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-20FS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm
ploitation de l’émetteur.
Pour émettre, tenez votre radio verticalement en plaçant le microphone entre 2,5 cm de la bouche. L’antenne doit
toujours être à plus de 2,5 cm de votre tête.
Le temps total d’émission de la radio ne doit pas dépasser 50% du temps de fonctionnement dans une confi guration
normale avec alternat.
Par conséquent, vous ne devez PAS émettre pendant plus de 50% du temps total d’utilisation de la radio. La radio
émet lorsque le voyant LED rouge (situé au sommet de la radio) est allumé.
Utilisation lorsque la radio est portée sur soi: Lorsque la radio est portée sur soi, utilisez toujours une pince ou
une attache de ceinture, placez-la dans un étui ou dans un harnais pour le corps approuvé par Vertex Standard
pour ce produit. Il est important d’utiliser des accessoires ajustés au corps qui sont approuvés, car dans le cas
contraire, l’utilisateur risque de s’exposer à des niveaux d’énergie de RF supérieurs aux limites établies pour les
environnements professionnels ou à exposition contrôlée.
ANTENNE APPROUVÉ
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Antenna Jack
CONTROLS & CONNECTORS
VOL (Volume)/PWR (Power) Knob
LED Indicator (Programmable
Default settings are:
Steady Blue: Transmitting in Progress (Digital)
Steady Red: Transmitting in Progress (Analog)
MIC/SP Jack
(
External MIC/SP
)
Blinking Green: Busy Channel
Steady Green: Channel Monitor
Blinking Yellow: Emergency function is active
Blinking Red: Low Battery Power
)
PTT Switch
[
SIDE] Key
Default settings are:
Press and Hold Key: Non Assignment
(
Programmable
Press Key: LAMP “On”
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display
[]/[]
)
Default settings are:
Press Key: Channel Up/Down
Press & Hold Key: Speed Channel Up/Down
[
MODE
Default settings are:
Press Key: User Set Mode Active
Press & Hold Key: Key Lock Function
(
Programmable
Key
( )]
Key
(
Programmable
)
)
)
Micro USB Jack
Battery Cover Latch
(
Rear Side
)
SpeakerMicrophone
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LCD ICON & INDICATORS
: “Scan” is enabled
: “Priority Scan” is Activated
“Dual Watch” is activated
Low Transmit Power Mode “On”
“Privacy” or “Encryption” is activated
TX ID Type is “All Call”
TX ID Type is “Group Call”
TX ID Type is “Individual Call (Private Call)”
“Talk-Around” is enabled
Battery Gauge
Priority-2 Channel
TX Power & RSSI Indicator
(
Four Steps
)
~ : Group Number
: Priority-1 Channel
8-character
Alpha-numeric Display
w/blink :
BATTERY GAUGE
Full Battery Power
:
:
Moderate Battery Power
:
Low Battery Power
Poor Battery Power (Charge the Battery)
“Lone Worker” is activated
These small dot indication will appear continuously until deacti-
vated, regardless of the operation status of other active features.
For example, the LCD pictured
to the right shows an active
“Group Scan” is enabled
emergency feature, which continues to be visible even during
an emergency call, when acti-
“Lone Worker” is activated
vated on the radio.
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BEFORE Y OU BEGIN
Battery Pack Installation
1. Make sure that the
turning the knob counter clockwise to a complete stop.
2. Slide the Battery Cover Latch into the “UNLOCK”
position, then remove the Battery Cover.
3. Install the
compartment of the transceiver.
4. Re-attach the battery cover by aligning the tabs of the
battery cover with the slots on the transceiver and slid-
ing into position.
5. Slide the Battery Cover Latch into the “LOCK” posi-
tion.
FNB-V142LI
VOL/PWR
knob powered off, by
Battery Pack into the battery
Use the Vertex Standard
FNB-V142LI Lithium-Ion
Battery Pack only.
Battery Pack Removal
1. Turn the radio off and remove any protective cases.
2. Slide the Battery Cover Latch into the “UNLOCK”
side, then remove the Battery Cover.
3. Pinch the top side of the Battery Pack, then pull out
the Battery Pack.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an
incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Do not attempt to open any of the recharge-
able Lithium-Ion packs, as they could explode if accidentally short-circuited.
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BEFORE Y OU BEGIN
Belt Clip Installation
Align the tab in the upper side of the Belt Clip to the slot
on the transceiver, and then secure the Belt Clip by tightening the belt clip screw to the radio chassis with a Phillips head screwdriver.
Antenna Installation
Hold the bottom end of the antenna, then screw it onto the
mating connector on the transceiver until snug. Do not
over-tighten with extreme force.
Never transmit without having an antenna connected.
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BEFORE Y OU BEGIN
Battery Charging
Turn the transceiver off.
Open the Rubber Cover of the USB Jack.
Insert the Micro USB plug from the optional
AC Adapter into the Micro USB jack on the transceiver, and then connect the
AC Adapter to the AC
PA-57
line outlet.
If the battery pack is installed correctly, the LED in-
dicator on the top of the transceiver will glow red and
the charging starts. A fully-discharged battery pack
will charge completely in 1.5 - 4.5 hours.
When charging is completed, the LED
indicator will turn off.
AC Line Out
Turn the transceiver off
PA-57 AC Adapter
Micro USB jack
PA-57
Disconnect the Micro USB plug from the transceiver
and close the Rubber Cover of the USB Jack.
Unplug the
let.
AC Adapter from the AC line out-
PA-57
1) Turn the transceiver off, when charging the
battery.
2) Always use the Vertex Standard FNB-V142LI Lithi-
um-Ion Battery Pack.
3) Batteries carry a risk of explosion if replaced by an
incorrect type.
4) Use only the Vertex Standard PA-57 AC Adapter, or
Vertex Standard approved Charger.
5) Do not connect the USB charger other than PA-57 AC
Adapter, as cause to damage the battery and transceiver.
6) Vertex Standard prohibits the battery charge with a
combination of the common Micro USB cable and USB
power supply.
7) To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge the batteries
outside of hazardous locations.
8) Perform the battery charging where the ambient tem-
perature range +41 °F to +104 °F (+5 °C to +40 °C).
Charging outside of this temperature range could cause
damage to the battery pack.
9) The Battery Pack should not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fi re, or similar heat sources.
10) This transceiver does not keep the Dust- and Water-
EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL 11
BEFORE Y OU BEGIN
proof rating (IP67) when the Rubber Cover is not secured over the USB jack.
Low Battery Indication
As the battery discharges during use, the voltage gradually
becomes lower. When the battery voltage becomes too
low, substitute a freshly charged battery and recharge the
depleted pack. The LED indicator on the top of the radio
will blink red when the battery voltage is low.
You may confirm the battery condition by the Battery
Gauge on the display. See page 8 for more information.
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