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- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 Amendment Record AMENDMENT INCORP. DATE PAGE(S) VERSION REASON CHANGE 19.01.07 release 19.03.08 New text New text 26.03.08 13, 17 New text 07.10.08 16, 22 98540_UM_ AIR_ D...
- Page 4 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 product.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
LIST OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................8 ....................8 NTRODUCTION ......................8 EATURES ...................... 10 ICENSING ..................10 ETTING STARTED 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..............10 ....................... 10 ENERAL ...................... 11 ECEIVER ....................12 RANSMITTER ..............12 NVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ....................13 ATERIALS ....................... - Page 6 AIR ............. 24 OW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR ................. 24 EGULAR TEST PROCEDURE ................25 LEANING OF DIRT AND OIL ................26 ERVICE AND ARRANTY ..............27 UIDE TO TROUBLESHOOTING 7 PRACTICAL USE, VHF TRANSMISSION RANGE ........28 8 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ............29 9 NOTES ......................
- Page 7 BATTERY SAFETY DATA SHEET (Form: EEC directive 91/155) (2) SAFETY ADVICE Keep out of reach from children. Keep container dry. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. In case of fire, use D type extinguishers. Never use water. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
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Page 8: General Description
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. - Page 9 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.
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Page 10: Licensing
Regulations for VHF radios may vary from country to country. 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. -
Page 11: Receiver
2.2 Receiver Sensitivity: SINAD better than 12 dB for an input signal of 2V pd (-101 dBm), 30%, 1kHz modulation, according to CCITT. IF selectivity: -3 dB at +/- 7,5 kHz -70dB at +/- 25 kHz 21.4 MHz and 455 kHz. AGC: <3 dB audio variation for input signal levels between -101 dBm and -... -
Page 12: Transmitter
Audio outputs: Loudspeaker: Min. 200mW Distortion: Less than 10% with 70% modulation, 1mV input signal. Power supply: Battery, 6.2V-7.5V 2.3 Transmitter Carrier power: 50-200mW at 7.2V battery supply 10% THD at 85% mod.(AM). Distortion: 35 dB at 85% mod. (AM). S/N ratio: Frequency response: 300 - 3000 Hz -3 to +1 dB ref 1kHz. -
Page 13: Materials
(H without antenna and projections) Weight: App. 500g 2.6 Charger X-93080, Tron CHARGE, Jotron made dual slot fast charger with trickle charging. Operates on 12 –24 DC, or 115/230VAC with external mains adapter. Wall and table mountable. Size, WHD: 155mm x 69mm x 83mm Weight: Approx. -
Page 14: Functional Description
10 – Battery pack 11 – Belt clip 12 – Squelch control 13 – Remote connector 14 – 121.5MHz indication 15 – Selected channel indication 16 – Transmit indication Figure 3.1.a Location of controls and facilities of the Tron AIR 98540_UM_ AIR_ D... - Page 15 Figure 3.1.b Location of controls and facilities of the Tron AIR 98540_UM_ AIR_ D...
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Page 16: Remote Connector
Remote connector The remote connector is located at the top of the radio. For connection of external equipment, the connected equipment must have a shielded connection cable. Function description scription SPKR External speaker control. Connecting this line to 0V and the CTRL internal speaker will be switched of. -
Page 17: Antenna
Push the new battery unit into the housing until you hear the two push buttons are clicking into right position. Tron AIR will not be waterproof unless the pushbuttons are in correct position. 98540_UM_ AIR_ D... -
Page 18: When To Change Battery
Replace the battery before expiry date. The battery pack, X-80242, has a shelf life of 4 years. If Tron AIR is indicating low voltage during a regular test procedure, also change the battery. The TX LED also flashes when battery voltage is low. -
Page 19: How To Charge The Nicad Battery
How to Charge the NiCad Battery 1. Use the Tron CHARGE NiCad charger and power it up. 2. The power of Tron AIR must be switch OFF, or remove the battery unit from the transceiver. 3. Insert the Tron AIR / battery unit into the charging slot. -
Page 20: The Tron Charge Nicad Charger
Printed Circuit Board. If a DC source is required, the power cable must be connected to the +12VDC socket within the unit. For 24 to 28V DC an extra resistor of 33ohm/20W must be connected in serial with the power supply. This resistor is available from JOTRON at stock number X- 93750. NOTE! -
Page 21: Installation
Figure 3.5.6 Tron AIR with NiCad battery charger INSTALLATION Connect the antenna before use and charge the battery fully before connecting to the equipment. Follow the operation procedure and set the squelch such that the background noise just disappears when in receive mode. -
Page 22: Operating Instructions
5.1 Switching ON and selecting channels Turn VOL and SQ to position 0. Turn Tron AIR on by pushing the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds. Tron AIR is now working at 121.5MHz. Adjust the sound volume by turning VOL. Use noise from the loudspeaker to find a proper level. - Page 23 Emergency call answer: The word; MAYDAY the call sign or other identification, repeated three times. the words; THIS IS, call sign or other identification on the mobile station answering the emergency call, repeated three times, the words; RECEIVED MAYDAY. When no answer: Repeat point 2).
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Page 24: Switching Off
It is important to perform regularly testing to ensure proper operation in case of a distress situation. If Tron AIR is used regularly, perform test every month. When Tron AIR is stored in a lifeboat or raft, perform test at least once a year. 98540_UM_ AIR_ D... -
Page 25: Cleaning Of Dirt And Oil
Regular test procedure: Step Item Description Turn power Unit will bleep (if volume adjusted to proper level) and 121.5 LEDs will light. Battery If Tx light is flashing, change the battery. Also check if Tx light is flashing during transmitting. Check if VOL control is smooth operating, and check Volume control... -
Page 26: Service And Warranty
If repair is necessary please contact the nearest JOTRON agent. IMPORTANT! The Tron AIR is a sealed waterproof radio and there are no user serviceable parts inside. It must never be opened, except by authorised JOTRON agents. Unauthorised disassembly will invalidate the warranty. -
Page 27: Guide To Troubleshooting
Try a reset by switching power OFF. c) Test EEPROM for channel c) Failure in frequency data. An JOTRON agent can do synthesizer. this.If this doesn't help, check synthesizer. Tx light is not responding Failure in transmitter. -
Page 28: Practical Use, Vhf Transmission Range
PRACTICAL USE, VHF TRANSMISSION RANGE The range of VHF communications is limited to ‘line of sight’, because the VHF radio waves are travelling in straight lines. A higher position of the transceiver will then increase the coverage. This applies both to the receiving and transmitting end. -
Page 29: Spare Parts And Accessories
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Description 98545 Tron AIR 94486 Antenna 93002 Lithium battery 98540 Users Manual 98800 Test report Accessories: 93003/93030 NiCad battery 93080 Charger 93031 Carrier case 93475 Wall bracket ... -
Page 30: Notes
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Page 31: Service Agents
10 SERVICE AGENTS Please look at www.jotron.com for Marine Service Agents. JOTRON Group subsidiary companies: Jotron (UK) Ltd. Crosland Park, Off Crowhall Road Cramlington Northumberland NE23 1LA United Kingdom +44 1670 712000 Fax +44 1670 590265 E-mail sales@jotron.co.uk Jotron Asia Pte. Ltd. - Page 32 98540_UM_ AIR_ D...