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ANUAL
Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan

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  • Page 1 VX-820 ATEX ERIES PERATING ANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. 16-Key Version 4-Key Version Non-LCD Version 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    You now have at your fingertips 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 We’re glad you joined the VERTEX STANDARD team.

  • Page 3: Warning!: Atex Intrinsically Safe Radio

    Servicing of ATEX radios can only be carried out Vertex Standard IS authorized personnel, who are aware of the special parts required and the proceedures necessary to maintain the ATEX protection rating for these products.

  • Page 4: Warning! Rf Exposure Requirements

    50% of the time can cause RF exposure compliance requirements to be exceeded. The radio is transmitting when the red LED on the top of the radio is illuminated. You can cause the radio to transmit by pressing the PTT button. VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING...
  • Page 5 CLIP-820 Belt Clip: (1) During transmission there must be at least a 4cm distance between the radio and the body. (2) for monitoring purposes using the speaker or Vertex Standard authorized speaker mic accessories only; (3) for carrying purposes.

  • Page 6: Controls & Connectors (16-Key Version)

    “Continuation changes in sequential colors,” or “tog- Microphone gling the two colors.” PTT Switch MIC/SP Jack ( External MIC/SP ) MONITOR Button LAMP Button LCD ( Liquid Crystal Display ) Battery Pack Latch 16-Button DTMF Keypad VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 7: Controls & Connectors (4-Key Version)

    “Continuation changes in sequential colors,” or “tog- Microphone gling the two colors.” PTT Switch MIC/SP Jack ( External MIC/SP ) MONITOR Button LAMP Button LCD ( Liquid Crystal Display ) Battery Pack Latch 4-Button Programmable Key VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 8: Controls & Connectors (Non-Lcd Version)

    2-Tone Decoded Speaker : one of “Flashing in white,” “Continuation changes in sequential colors,” or “tog- Microphone gling the two colors.” PTT Switch MIC/SP Jack ( External MIC/SP ) MONITOR Button LAMP Button Battery Pack Latch VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 9: Lcd Icons & Indicators (16- & 4-Key Versions)

    RSSI Indicator (four steps) “Group Scan” is enabled Encryption is activated 12 Character Alpha-numeric Display ATTERY ERMINALS Maximum Input Voltage: 8.4 V DC Maximum Input Current: Maximum Input Power: 8.4 W Maximum Internal Capacitance: 31.4 µF VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    The LED indicator on the top of the radio will blink red when the bat- tery voltage is low. Insert the Battery Pack VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 11: Battery Charging

    To reduce the risk of explosion, recharge Disconnect the pack from the CD-37EX Desk- the batteries outside of hazardous loca- top Charger, and unplug the PA-42 AC Adapter tions. from the AC line outlet. VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 12: Operation

    If you want to select the operating channel from a iar with the basic operation of the VX-820ATEX. different Memory Channel Group, press the Pro- grammable key (assigned to the Memory Group...
  • Page 13 1) Do not remove/install the Speaker/Mi- in a normal voice level. To return to the Receive crophone in a potentially explosive at- mode, release the PTT switch. mospheres. 2) Save the original plastic cap and its mount- VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 14 If CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Lock- out has been programmed on a channel, the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or when the carrier being received in- cludes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code. VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 15 VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 16: Advanced Operation

    The possible Programmable key programming fea- Programmable Key Functions tures are illustrated at the below and next page, and All versions of the VX-820ATEX include the TOP their functions are explained on page 16. For further SEL, MONITOR, and LAMP keys. The 16-key and 4-key versions include the [ A ] , [ B ] , [ C ] , and [ D ] func- details, contact your VERTEX STANDARD dealer.
  • Page 17 Direct Channel #2 Direct Channel #3 Direct Channel #4 AF Min Volume Status Set Status Up Status Down Status Check Audio PC (PIT) Lone Worker DTMF Code Set TA Scan Priority Disable Beep On/Off Whisper VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 18: Descriptipon Of Operating Functions

    Note: Your dealer may have programmed your ra- dio to stay on one of the following channels if you press the PTT switch during scanning pause: Current channel (“Talk Back”) “Last Busy” channel “Priority” channel “Home” channel “Scan Start” channel VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 19 Press the key again to return to “Normal” transmit power when in difficult terrain. When the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” mode, the “ ” icon will be indicated on the dis- play. VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 20 User-assigned Priority Channel, the radio will Audio Pitch Controller “On” and “Off.” switch between it and the Dealer-Assigned Priority Channel, if any. When you turn the Audio Pitch Controller ON, the receive audio is enhanced in the high-range frequen- cies. VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 21 ” will ap- pear on the LCD for one second after pressing the assigned programmable key. To restore a particular channel to your scanning list, press and hold in the assigned programmable key again for one second; VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 22 Dealer or Network Administrator. The This feature, if enabled, press the assigned program- DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will mable key to send a 2-tone/5-tone sequential tone. be heard in the speaker. VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 23 You can manually adjust the squelch level using this MERGENCY function: The VX-820ATEX series include an “Emergency” Press the assigned programmable key. A tone will feature which may be useful for alerting another party sound, and the current squelch level will appear monitoring on the same frequency as your on the display.
  • Page 24 5-Tone receive status code. When you press this key, tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard the LCD display will indicate the “Message” corre- in the speaker. sponding to the receive status condition per the pre- defined status list. VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 25 Priority feature temporarily. Again press the assigned Programmable key to resume the Priority feature. While TA scan is proceeding, the VX-820ATEX will search both the transmit and receive frequencies (the “ ” icon will blink). When a signal is encountered...

  • Page 26: Arts (Auto Range Transpond System)

    The precise lockout configulation is programmed by your Dealer. To locked out the key locking, turn the radio off. Now, press and hold the PTT and LAMP key while turn- ing the radio on again. To cancel locking, repeat this process. VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 27: User Set Mode

    The VX-820ATEX Series includes a “User Set ISPLAY ESCRIPTION (Menu)” Mode which allows the user to define or Select the Squelch Threshold Level SCN List Select the Scan List “User” or “Dealer” configure various settings, such as Beep On/Off, BEEP Set the Beep On/Off Squelch, LCD contrast, etc.

  • Page 28: Optional Accessories

    PC Programming Cable (for FIF-10) CT-115 PC Programming Cable (for CT-29) per local requirements, others may be CT-116 Radio to Radio Cloning Cable unavailable in some regions. Check with your VERTEX STANDARD Dealer for changes to this list. VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...
  • Page 29 AC Adapter VAC-6921EX 6-Unit Multi Charger CE59 Programming Software FIF-10A USB Programming Interface CT-29 RS-232C Programming Interface Cable CT-108 PC Programming Cable (for FIF-10) CT-115 PC Programming Cable (for CT-29) CT-116 Radio to Radio Cloning Cable VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 30: Disposal Of Your Electronic And Electric Equipment

    For frequency allocation, apply for a licence at your local spectrum man- agement authority. GRC HUN For actual usage contact your dealer or sales shop in order to get your trans- SWE CHE ceiver adjusted to the allocated frequency range. VX-820ATEX S ERIES PERATING ANUAL...

  • Page 31: Declaration Of Conformity

    Brand Name: VERTEX STANDARD Model Number: VX-820ATEX Series Manufacturer: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. Address of Manufacturer: 4-8-8 Nakameguro Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan Applicable Standards: This equipment is tested and conforms to the essential requirements of directive, as in- cluded in following standards.
  • Page 32 Copyright 2012 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Printed in Japan...

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