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USERS MANUAL

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Tron TR20 GMDSS

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Page 1: ...USERS MANUAL www jotron com Tron TR20 GMDSS UM Tron TR20 GMDSS vN indd 1 07 03 2013 09 47 09...

Page 2: ...N 05309 4 ES 18 04 07 Total 56 G New company name and logo 5 ES 27 06 07 Total 52 H New antenna Removed PLUS 6 ES 03 02 09 44 and 45 I Updated text 7 TH 03 03 09 40 total J New layout 8 TH 18 06 10 33...

Page 3: ...ys tem to synchronize the timing of digital operations within the system DEFAULT A condition that the navigator assumes automatically if no other condition is initiated by the operator DW Dual Watch R...

Page 4: ...ED Light Emitting Diode SMA SubMiniature version A connector TW Triple Watch Receiver altering between three different channels VHF Very High Frequency A set of frequencies in the MHz region VSWR Volt...

Page 5: ...ntegrated circuits Observe handling pre cautions to avoid static discharges which may damage these devices Jotron AS reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or module...

Page 6: ...Transmitter 15 2 4 Charger 15 3 Functional description 16 3 1 Radio unit 16 3 2 Antenna 17 3 3 Battery removal and replacement 17 3 4 Primary battery 17 3 4 1 Description 17 3 4 1 1 When to change ba...

Page 7: ...le DW TW 26 5 5 3 Key tone 29 5 5 4 Info 29 5 5 5 Battery selection 29 6 Maintenance and troubleshooting 31 6 1 How to take care of your TR20 31 6 2 Regular test procedure 31 6 3 Cleaning of dirt and...

Page 8: ...cident 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 Wi...

Page 9: ...ulations regarding radio in stallations and the STCW Convention STCW 95 including the STCW Code including relevant regulation regarding watch keeping on board passen ger and cargo ships 2 Unauthorized...

Page 10: ...80078_UM_TR20_N www jotron com DATE N T B SIGN INSP Test and maintenance record N New EPIRB installed T Test B New battery 10 UM Tron TR20 GMDSS vN indd 10 07 03 2013 09 47 09...

Page 11: ...80078_UM_TR20_N www jotron com 20_N GUIDANCE ON DISTRESS ALERTS 11 on VHF without DSC UM Tron TR20 GMDSS vN indd 11 07 03 2013 09 47 10...

Page 12: ...S Sierra E Echo T Tango F Foxtrot U Uniform G Golf V Victor H Hotel W Whiskey I India X X ray J Juliett Y Yankee K Kilo Z Zulu L Lima gir M Mike rnulf N November got O Oscar Write down the distress m...

Page 13: ...d sunlight Handling TR20 is made for easy operation with a brief operating instruction printed on the rear It is possible to fully operate TR20 with one hand even when wearing gloves Both display and...

Page 14: ...from country to country 1 4 GETTING STARTED Congratulation on your TR20 purchase To ensure this unit gives trouble free performance from the outset please ad here to the following safeguards Connect t...

Page 15: ...Lithium battery 2 2 RECEIVER Maximum usable sensitivity 1 V for 20dB SINAD Adjacent channel rejection 70dB Blocking 90dB Spurious response 70dB Harmonic distortion 5 Intermodulation rejection 68dB 2...

Page 16: ...o Talk Up Menu Channel High Low power Channel 16 Battery release ON OFF Down Squelch Enter DW TW N A Antenna Figure 3 1 Location of controls and facilities of the TR20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16...

Page 17: ...e battery in place 3 4 PRIMARY BATTERY 3 4 1 DESCRIPTION The primary battery unit is a 9V 2900mAh lithium battery This unit is specially designed for GMDSS emer gency use to preserve a long shelf and...

Page 18: ...can be delivered with a rechargeable NiMH battery This battery has a capacity of 7 2V 1500mAh The battery is supplied uncharged and must be charged before use Type no of battery 80059 Colour Dark grey...

Page 19: ...arged battery in approx 3 5 hours Figure 3 6 2 TR20 and single battery in charger 3 5 3 BATTERY ENDURANCE Battery type Standby time 5 5 90 H 10 10 80 H H Tx Rx Standby Tx Rx Standby 1W 2W Lithium 70 3...

Page 20: ...st disappears when in receive mode Place the radio and charger in a spot away from direct sea spray chemi cals oil exhaust and vibrations The location must also be easily accessible for testing and ma...

Page 21: ...80078_UM_TR20_N www jotron com 20_N 5 2 MENU FLOWCHART 21 Menu SQ Hi Lo 16 Enter TW PTT Receive UM Tron TR20 GMDSS vN indd 21 07 03 2013 09 47 11...

Page 22: ...dition of the battery is indicated graphically at the top of the display and the symbol HI indicates that the transmitter is set to high output power 5 2 2 KEY LOCK To prevent accidental operation of...

Page 23: ...e squelch level press the button SQ 10 The level is adjusted by pressing the arrow buttons 2 9 and the display gives a graphical indication of the level High and low output Hi Lo The Hi Lo 5 button se...

Page 24: ...y the TR20 will enter channel 16 When on channel 16 PTT will function even if the key lock is enabled TX Default display on TR20 during transmit RX When the TR20 receive a signal the symbol RX is indi...

Page 25: ...ll when pressing the arrow keys 2 9 When the arrow is pointing at the required parameter press enter 11 to select To return to the standard screen press Menu 3 5 5 1 CONTRAST The contrast is adjusted...

Page 26: ...tening at the working channel and at channel 16 simultaneously Triple Watch TW means that the radio is listening at the working channel at channel 16 and at a third user selectable channel simultaneou...

Page 27: ...time by pressing the CH 4 key and using the arrow keys 2 9 to select channel and then Enter 11 to confirm ref chapter 5 2 Setup of TW First we have to select the third watch channel Press the Menu 3 K...

Page 28: ...e by pressing the CH 4 key and using the arrow keys 2 9 to select channel and then Enter 11 to confirm Switching DW TW on and off When double or triple watch is selected DW or TW is turned on and off...

Page 29: ...ways possible to transmit regardless of the DW TW setting 5 5 3 KEY TONE Selectable On Off tone for key stroke operation High Low describes the frequency of the tone and not the volume 5 5 4 INFO Info...

Page 30: ...80078_UM_TR20_N www jotron com 30 UM Tron TR20 GMDSS vN indd 30 07 03 2013 09 47 12...

Page 31: ...o perform regular testing to ensure proper operation in case of a distress situation If TR20 is used regularly perform test every month When TR20 is stored in a lifeboat or raft perform test at least...

Page 32: ...stored installed maintained and used properly having regard in particular to the Company s specifications c Liability shall be limited at the Company s options to replacement or repair or to a sum no...

Page 33: ...r as partner sta nication is impossible tion TX indicator is not DW or TW enabled Switch DW TW off responding during transmitting 33 IMPORTANT The TR20 is a sealed waterproof radio and there are no us...

Page 34: ...s indicated on the Failure in transmitter An authorised agent display must service the unit Can t change to desired Failure in transmitter Your sales representa channel tive can program custom channel...

Page 35: ...300 156 300 66 156 325 160 925 156 325 160 925 7 156 350 160 950 156 350 160 950 67 156 375 156 375 156 375 156 375 8 156 400 156 400 156 400 156 400 68 156 425 156 425 156 425 156 425 9 156 450 156...

Page 36: ...00 161 700 157 100 82 157 125 161 725 157 125 23 157 150 161 750 157 150 83 157 175 161 775 157 175 24 157 200 161 800 161 800 84 157 225 161 825 161 825 25 157 250 161 850 161 850 85 157 275 161 875...

Page 37: ...1 609 Kilometres This indicates that with a handheld VHF used at sea level the range will be approx 8 Km 5 Miles The range will increase if the height above sea level increases and also if the other...

Page 38: ...le battery pack 99920 Dual slot fast charger for 80059 batteries 80080 Mains adapter for 99920 EURO style 80081 Mains adapter for 99920 UK style 80082 Mains adapter for 99920 US style 80084 DC cable f...

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