Vertex Standard USA 11464620 Handheld Portable UHF Non-Display fixed antenna User Manual EVX S24 OM ENG EC146U100 FCC 160817 indd
Vertex Standard USA, Inc. Handheld Portable UHF Non-Display fixed antenna EVX S24 OM ENG EC146U100 FCC 160817 indd
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Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 Compact Portable Digital Two Way Radio with Analog Capability EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL IP67 Dust- and Waterproof Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 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 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 Congratulations! 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 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 specified 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. Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 INTRODUCTION The EVX-S24 is full-featured, compact Portable Digital/Analog Transceiver designed for business communications in the UHF Land Mobile band. The EVX-S24 supports up to 256 user configurable channels within a maximum 16 groups, supporting a wide variety of business applications. Channel frequency data for the transceiver is stored in flash memory, which is easily programmed by Vertex Standard licensed dealers using a standard PC and the following Vertex Standard programming equipment: CE157 PC Programming Software CB000262A01 Micro USB Programming Cable This manual will describe in detail the many advanced features of the EVX-S24. After reading this manual, you may wish to consult with your Network Administrator regarding precise details of the configuration of this equipment for use in your application. 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 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 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. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 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 Electromagnetic 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 classified 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 radio 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 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 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 illuminated. 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 including 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, holder, 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 exposure, 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. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 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 certification number, or model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed at the right APPROVED ANTENNA ATU-6A: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-20AS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance ATU-6B: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-20DS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, ATU-6C: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-20FS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are ATU-6D: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm --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 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 configurations. 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, holder, 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. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 WARNING! IC RSS GENERAL REQUIREMENT FRENCH Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation 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 (identifier le dispositif par son numéro de certification ou son numéro de modèle s’il fait partie du matériel de catégorie I) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour ANTENNE APPROUVÉ fonctionner avec les types d’antenne énumérés dans le droit et ayant un ATU-6A: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-20AS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-6B: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-20DS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm gain admissible maximal et l’impédance requise pour chaque type d’anATU-6C: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm ATU-20FS: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm tenne. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est ATU-6D: −2.15 dBi, 50-ohm --supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation 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 configuration 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. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 CONTROLS & CONNECTORS VOL (Volume)/PWR (Power) Knob Antenna Jack LED Indicator (Programmable) Default settings are: Steady Blue: Steady Red: Blinking Green: Steady Green: Blinking Yellow: Blinking Red: MIC/SP Jack (External MIC/SP) PTT Switch Transmitting in Progress (Digital) Transmitting in Progress (Analog) Busy Channel Channel Monitor Emergency function is active Low Battery Power LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) []/[] Key (Programmable) Default settings are: Press Key: Channel Up/Down Press & Hold Key: Speed Channel Up/Down SIDE Key (Programmable) Default settings are: Press Key: LAMP “On” Press and Hold Key: Non Assignment [MODE( )] Key (Programmable) Default settings are: Press Key: User Set Mode Active Press & Hold Key: Key Lock Function Micro USB Jack Battery Cover Latch (Rear Side) Microphone EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Speaker Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 LCD ICON & INDICATORS TX ID Type is “All Call” : “Scan” is enabled : “Priority Scan” is Activated TX ID Type is “Group Call” TX ID Type is “Individual Call (Private Call)” “Talk-Around” is enabled “Dual Watch” is activated Battery Gauge Low Transmit Power Mode “On” Priority-2 Channel “Privacy” or “Encryption” is activated ~ : Group Number : Priority-1 Channel TX Power & RSSI Indicator (Four Steps) 8-character Alpha-numeric Display “Group Scan” is enabled “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 emergency feature, which continues to be visible even during an emergency call, when acti“Lone Worker” is activated vated on the radio. w/blink : BATTERY GAUGE Full Battery Power Moderate Battery Power Low Battery Power Poor Battery Power (Charge the Battery) EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Battery Pack Installation Battery Pack Removal 1. Make sure that the VOL/PWR knob powered off, by 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 FNB-V142LI Battery Pack into the battery 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 sliding into position. 5. Slide the Battery Cover Latch into the “LOCK” position. 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 Use the Vertex Standard FNB-V142LI Lithium-Ion Battery Pack only. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL 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 rechargeable Lithium-Ion packs, as they could explode if accidentally short-circuited. Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Belt Clip Installation Antenna 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. 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. 10 Never transmit without having an antenna connected. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Battery Charging Turn the transceiver off. Open the Rubber Cover of the USB Jack. Insert the Micro USB plug from the optional PA-57 AC Adapter into the Micro USB jack on the transceiver, and then connect the PA-57 AC Adapter to the AC line outlet. If the battery pack is installed correctly, the LED indicator 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 EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Disconnect the Micro USB plug from the transceiver and close the Rubber Cover of the USB Jack. Unplug the PA-57 AC Adapter from the AC line outlet. 1) Turn the transceiver off, when charging the battery. 2) Always use the Vertex Standard FNB-V142LI Lithium-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 temperature 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, fire, or similar heat sources. 10) This transceiver does not keep the Dust- and Water- 11 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 BEFORE YOU 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. 12 EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 OPERATION Preliminary Steps Operation Quick Start Install a battery pack into the transceiver and charge the battery fully, as described previously. Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack, as described previously. It is not recommended to operate this transceiver without an antenna connected. If you have a Speaker/Microphone, we recommend that it not be connected until you are familiar with the basic operation of the EVX-S24. Refer to next page for more information about Speaker/Microphone usage. Tu r n t h e t o p p a n e l ’s VOL/PWR knob clockwise to turn on the radio. IMPORTANT NOTE The dust- and waterproof rating of the transceiver (IP67) is assured only when the following conditions are met: Battery Cover is attached to the transceiver; Antenna is connected to the antenna jack; Rubber Cover is installed over the Micro USB jack. MIC/SP cap is installed in the MIC/SP jack. Or the Speaker/Microphone that approved with an IP67 rating by Vertex Standard is installed in the MIC/SP jack. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Press the []/[] key to choose the desired operating channel. If you want to select the operating channel from a different Channel Group, press (or press and hold) the Programmable key (assigned to the “Group Up/Down” function) to change desired Channel Group before selecting the operating channel. Rotate the VOL/PWR knob to set the volume level. 13 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 OPERATION To transmit, press and hold in the PTT switch. Speak into the microphone area of the front panel grille in a normal voice level. To return to the receive mode, release the PTT switch. Press the [MODE( )] key to enter the User Set (Menu) Mode for activating the various functions: press the []/[] key to select the desired function, and then press the [MODE( )] key to initiate it. See page 31 for more information regarding the “User Set (Menu)” mode. 14 To install a speaker microphone or other audio accessory, lift the rubber cap from the MIC/SP jack of the transceiver. Make sure that the transceiver is turned off, then insert the threaded microphone plug into the MIC/SP jack, and screw it into place until tight, being careful not to damage the Speaker/ Microphone cable. Inserting the plug into the jack will disable the internal speaker. Hold the speaker grille up next to your ear while receiving. To transmit, press the PTT switch on the Speaker/Microphone, just as you would on the main transceiver’s body, and speak into the microphone on a normal voice level. Note 1) When you press the PTT switch on the Speaker/Microphone, it disables the internal microphone, and vice versa. 2) To keep the Dust- and Waterproof (IP67), the rubber cap should be reinstalled to the MIC/SP jack when not using the Speaker/Microphone. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 OPERATION The EVX-S24 has two modes of DMR operation to maximize spectrum efficiency. Standard operation requires use of a TDMA repeater (such as the EVXR70) to utilize the repeater’s dual time slot capability for doubling your radio fleet’s communication paths for up to two simultaneous transmissions. The second mode is Direct mode, which enables two communications paths on a single frequency, doubling your capacity with only the subscriber radios. No repeater is necessary when operating in Direct mode. If the BCLO (Busy Channel Lockout) feature has been programmed on the channel, the radio will not transmit when a carrier is present. Instead, the radio will generate short beep three times. Release the PTT switch and wait for the channel to be clear of activity. If the BTLO (Busy Tone Lockout) feature has been programmed on an analog channel or CCLO (Color Code Lockout) feature has been programmed on a digital channel, the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or when the carrier being received includes the correct tone (CTCSS tone or DCS code) on an analog channel or correct code on a digital channel. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Tu r n t h e V O L / P W R knob fully counter clockwise to turn off the radio. Automatic Time-Out Timer If the selected channel has been programmed with an Automatic Time-Out Timer, any transmission is limited to a fixed transmit time, dictated when programming the radio with CE157 software. A ten second warning tone/beep will sound before Automatic Time Out Timer is expired, with a second tone/beep sounding when the radio officially reaches the pre-set maximum transmission time. In addition, the top panel red LED (“TX” indicator) light will turn off and any transmission activity will stop. To resume transmission, the user must release the PTT switch and await expiration of the “penalty timer”. 15 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 OPERATION ARTS™ (Auto Range Transpond System) LOCK This system is designed to inform the operator when you and another ARTS™-equipped transceivers and stations are within communication range using the DCS Encoder/ Decoder. In order to prevent accidental channel changes or inadvertent transmissions, various aspects of the Programmable keys and PTT switch may be locked. During ARTS™ operation, when the radio receives an incoming ARTS™ signal, a short single beep will sound and “IN SERV” (“In Service”) will be indicated on the display for 2 seconds. If you move out of range for more than two minutes, your radio senses that no signal has been received, causing a short triple beep to sound and “OUT SERV” (“Out of Service”) will be indicated on the display for 2 seconds. Moving back into communications range as the ARTS™ signal transmission from another transceiver or station is back in range, a short single beep will again sound and “IN SERV” (“In Service”) will be indicated on the display for 2 seconds. 16 To activate the locking feature, press and hold the [MODE( )] key. To cancel the key locking, press and hold the [MODE( key again. )] You may change the lockout configuration by the “User Set (Menu)” mode. See page 36 for more information. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 ADVANCED OPERATION Programmable Key Functions The EVX-S24 provides four Programmable Function (PF) keys: [], [MODE( )], [] and [SIDE] keys. These PF keys can be customized, via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer, to meet your communications/network requirements. The possible PF key programming features are illustrated on the next page, and their functions are explained from page 18. All functions can be assigned to any PF Key. Up to two functions can be assigned per key, with the feature being activated by: In this chapter, the following icons are used to indicate features supported in either the “Analog” mode or “Digital” mode: : Indicates an “Analog” mode only feature. : Indicates a “Digital” mode only feature. For features that are available in both “Analog” and “Digital” modes, no icon is shown. For future reference, the table on the right side of the page can be used to track each function assigned to the Programmable Function Keys on your radio. Short Press (SP) - Press and release Long Press (LP) - Press and hold If further details are required, contact your Vertex Standard dealer. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL 17 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 ADVANCED OPERATION FUNCTION None Monitor Lamp Low Power Privacy/Encryption Privacy Set SET SQL OFF SQL Set Beep OFF AF Min Volume Whisper Emergency1 Lone Worker Group Up Group Down CH Up CH Down Speed CH Up2 Speed CH Down2 PRI-1 PRI-2 PRI-2 Set PRI-2 Disable PROGRAMMABLE KEY (PRESS KEY / PRESS AND HOLD KEY) [SIDE] [] [MODE] [] / --/ --- / --- / / --/ --- / --- / / --/ --- / --- / / --/ --- / --- / PROGRAMMABLE KEY (PRESS KEY / PRESS AND HOLD KEY) [SIDE] [] [MODE] [] FUNCTION Scan Group Scan Dual Watch Follow Me Scan Scan Set Group Scan Set TA Scan Talk Around Search Reset Code Up Code Down Speed Dial Call Status Up Status Down Status Check Duty ID Check Text Message TX Interrupt Remote Dekey (REMOTE HALT TX) TX Save Disable Lock 1: Emergency function can not assign to the LP function. 2: Speed CH Up/Down functions can not assign to the SP function. 18 EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 ADVANCED OPERATION Description of Operating Functions MONITOR ENCRYPTION Any signaling features can be activated/deactivated by an assigned PF key. The LED indicator will glow green when the signaling feature is deactivated. Analog Voice Inversion Encryption can be activated/deactivated by an assigned PF key. LAMP Illuminates the back light of the display and keypad for five seconds. LOW POWER Toggle the radio’s transmit power “High” and “Low”. The battery life will be extended in the “Low Power” mode. The “L” icon will be indicated on the display when the radio’s transmitter is set to “Low Power” mode. PRIVACY Digital Privacy feature can be activated/deactivated by an assigned PF key. The Privacy feature initiates an encryption algorithm that will protect your communication from unauthorized eavesdropping. The “ ” icon will be indicated on the display when the Privacy feature is activated. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL The “ ” icon will be indicated on the display when the Encryption feature is activated. PRIVACY SET You can change the privacy settings to best meet your security requirements using this function: Activates the “Privacy Set” function by an assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the “Tag” name corresponding with the current Privacy Code will appear on the display. Press the []/[] keys to select the desired Privacy Code. Up to 16 Privacy Codes are available for selection. Press the [MODE( )] key to store the new setting. The display indicates “- SET -” briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication. You may cancel the new setting by press and holding the [MODE( )] key. In this case, the display indicates “- CANCEL -” briefly. 19 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 ADVANCED OPERATION SET BEEP OFF Activates the “User Set (Menu)” mode. See page 31 for more information of the “User Set (Menu)” mode. Activation of Beep off disables all radio beeps (alert tones) temporarily. Radio beeps will be restored by pressing the PF key again. SQL OFF SQL OFF opens the radio squelch/unmute the audio to hear background noise. When the Beep Off function is “on” and “off”, the display indicates briefly “BEEP OFF” and “BEEP ON”. SQL SET AF MIN VOLUME You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function: Activates the “SQL Set” function by an assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the current squelch level will appear on the display. Press the []/[] keys to select the desired squelch level. Available selections are “SQLLV OP (Open)”, “SQLLV TH (Threshold)”, “SQLLV NM (Normal)” and “SQLLV TI (Tight)”. Press the [MODE( )] key to store the new setting. The display indicates “- SET -” briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication. You may cancel the new setting by press and holding the [MODE( )] key. In this case, the display indicates “- CANCEL -” briefly. Press the assigned PF key, the display indicates “AFATT ON” briefly, and reduce the audio output to the (lower) level programmed. Again press the assigned PF key, the display indicates “AFATT OF” briefly, and resume normal audio output level. You may change the programmed (lower) level by the “User Set (Menu)” mode. See page 34 for more information. WHISPER Whisper allows the user to increase the microphone gain, allowing the operator to speak in a low voice (whisper) temporarily when transmitting. The radio can go back to normal microphone gain by pressing the assigned PF key a second time. When the Whisper function is “on” and “off”, the display indicates briefly “WHISP ON” and “WHISP OF”. 20 EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 ADVANCED OPERATION EMERGENCY GROUP UP/DOWN Emergency can either be programmed in analog or digital mode. When the Emergency key is pressed, activate the pre-programmed functions which is the LED indicator will illuminate yellow and the EVX-S24 repeats the transmission and reception 3 times for 10 seconds. This operations can be customized in the CE157 software by your Vertex Standard authorized dealer. Select a different group of channels. A group number will appear at the upper right corner and a group name will appear briefly on the display. To revive the radio from the Emergency mode, just press again the assigned PF key or turn off the radio. LONE WORKER Toggle the Lone Worker feature “On” and “Off”. The Lone Worker feature is designed to emit an alarm for 30 seconds when the Lone Worker Timer (programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer) has expired. If the user does not reset the timer by pressing the PTT switch, the radio switches to Emergency mode. When the Lone Worker feature is activated, a small dot (“”) will be indicated at the bottom of the display. When the Lone Worker feature is first activated, the display indicates “L-WK ON” and “L-WK OFF” briefly. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL CH UP/DOWN Select a different channel. A channel name will appear on the display. SPEED CH UP/DOWN Press and holding the assigned PF key to begin stepping (repeatedly) upward or downward through the channels. When you release the PF key, the channel stepping will stop immediately. PRI-1 Recall the pre-programmed Priority Channel (Priority-1) by your Vertex Standard dealer directly. When PRI-1 channel is recalled, the “H” icon will appear at the upper right corner of the display. PRI-2 Recall the pre-programmed Priority Channel of the current group (Priority-2) by your Vertex Standard dealer directly. When PRI-2 channel is recalled, the “P” icon will appear on the display. 21 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 ADVANCED OPERATION PRI-2 SET GROUP SCAN Toggle the current channel to the priority channel 2 “enable” and “disable”. When the current channel will be set to the PRI-2 channel, the display indicates the “P” icon briefly. The scanning feature is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the transceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel of the programmed group for the presence of the signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present. PRI-2 DISABLE Press the assigned PF key, the display indicates “PRI2 DI” briefly, and disable the priority channel 2 of the group temporarily. Press the assigned PF key to activate the scanning on the selected groups. Press again the assigned PF key, the display indicates “PRI2 EN” briefly, and enabling the priority channel 2 of the group. Press again the assigned PF key to disable the group scan mode, and receive the channel which was chosen when pressed the PF key. SCAN When the Group Scan is activated, the display will indicate “GRP SCAN”, and current group channel number will appear at the upper right corner on the display. Activates the Scanning feature which is used to monitor multiple channels programmed into the transceiver. When scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of a signal and will stop on a channel if a signal is present. Note: Your dealer may have programmed your radio to stay on one of the following channels if you press the PTT switch during scanning pause: Current channel “Scan Pause” channel (“Talk Back”) “Last Busy” channel “Priority” channel (PRI-1 or PRI-2) “User Programmed” channel (“Select Channel”) 22 EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 ADVANCED OPERATION DUAL WATCH FOLLOW ME SCAN The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two channels are monitored: The current operating channel The Priority channel (PRI-1 or PRI-2). The Follow Me Scan feature checks an user-assigned priority channel in addition to the channels previously preprogrammed into a radio’s scan list. For example, if only Channels 1, 3, and 5 (of the 8 available channels) are designated for “Scanning”, the user may assign Channel 2 as the “user-assigned” priority channel via the Follow Me Scan. To activate Dual Watch: Press the assigned PF key to activate the Dual Watch feature. The scanner will search the two channels and pause when it finds a transmission on either channel. To stop Dual Watch: Press the assigned PF key to disable the Dual Watch feature. The radio receives the current operating channel. When the Dual Watch feature is activated, the “D” icon will be indicated on the display. To activate Follow Me Scan, first select the channel you want to designate as the “user-assigned priority channel” by pressing the [ ]/[ ] keys on the desired channel. Next, press, (or press and hold), the assigned PF key. The display will indicate “FM SCAN”. SCAN SET Scan Set enables the user to add or delete a current channel to a pre-programmed scan list. When store a particular channel to your scanning list, the display indicates “SCN SET” briefly. When delete a channel from your scanning list, the display indicates “SCN SKIP” briefly. When the scanner is paused, you may remove the channel from the scan list temporarily by pressing the assigned PF key. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL 23 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 ADVANCED OPERATION GROUP SCAN SET You may wish to have the Scanner pass through more than one Group during the scanning process (normally, scanning is performed within the current group only). To include the current Group in the scanning loop, press the assigned PF key: a small dot (“”) will appear at the bottom of the display. To remove a current Group from Group Scan, press the assigned PF key again, a small dot (“”) will disappear from the display. TA (TALK AROUND) SCAN When operating on a duplex channel system (for example, a repeater station), TA Scan allows the transceiver to search both transmit and receive frequencies on your duplex system. When a signal is encountered on the receive frequency, the transceiver will pause until the signal disappears. When a signal is encountered on the transmit frequency, the transceiver will check for activity on the receive frequency every few seconds (interval programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer). 24 TALK AROUND Talk Around is most commonly utilized when operating on duplex channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies, common with use of a repeater station). The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass the repeater station and talk directly to a nearby station or transceiver. This feature has no effect when you are operating on “simplex” channels, where the receive and transmit frequencies are already the same. When the Talk Around feature is activated, the “ will be indicated on the display. Toggle the TA Scan feature “On” and “Off”. When the TA Scan feature is activated, the “ blink on the display. Note: The TA Scan feature does not activate on a Simplex Channel. ” icon Note that your dealer may have mode provision for “Talk Around” channels by programming “repeater” and “Talk Around” frequencies on two adjacent channels. If so, the key may be used for one of the other Pre-Programmed Functions. ” icon will EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 ADVANCED OPERATION SEARCH Identify the signal of the closest site (station) with the strongest signal strength (RSSI) and then connect to that site (station) automatically. Site Search enables the radio to move between multiple sites seamlessly by identifying the strongest, closest site signal. The radio will dynamically change it’s pre-programmed home site to the site with the strongest signal in range when Site Search is activated. Note: This feature may be possibility assigned to the channel by your administrator or Vertex Standard dealer. RESET When operating in the selective call feature, press the assigned PF key to terminate the communication by the selective call function. CODE UP/DOWN Select a 2-Tone, 5-Tone, or DTMF encode code from the pre-programmed encode list. Press the PTT switch to send a selected code. SPEED DIAL Your Vertex Standard dealer may have pre-programmed Auto-Dial telephone number memories into your radio. To dial a number: Press the assigned PF key. The “Tag” name corre- EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL sponding with the current Auto-Dial memory will appear on the display. Press the []/[] keys to select the Auto-Dial memory you wish to dial. Press the PTT switch to send a pre-defined DTMF tone. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker. CALL The Call feature is different for each type of the signaling system: WHEN USING THE 2-TONE/5-TONE SIGNALING SYSTEM Send a pre-programmed 2-Tone/5-Tone Call Signal with an one touch PF key. WHEN USING THE MDC1200 SYSTEM Confirm the Contact Alias of the MDC1200® Signaling feature, and you may perform the following operation to that Contact Alias. Available operations are Call Alert, Sel Call, Radio Check, Stun, and Revive. Call Alert You may transmit the Call Alert to the selected Contact Alias. Press the assigned PF key to activate the MDC1200 Call feature. Press the []/[] keys to recall the Contact Alias you 25 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 ADVANCED OPERATION wish to contact, then press the [MODE( )] key. Press the []/[] keys to select “CALL ALT”. Press the [MODE( )] key to transmit the Call Alert command to the designated radio. If the designated radio is active, the designated radio transmits the ACK command and displays your ID number on the display. Sel Call You may call the selected Contact Alias. Press the assigned PF key to activate the MDC1200 Call feature. Press the []/[] keys to recall the Contact Alias you wish to contact, then press the [MODE( )] key. Press the []/[] keys to select “SEL CALL”. Press the [MODE( )] key to transmit the Selective Call command to the designated radio. If the designated radio is active, the designated radio transmits the ACK command and displays your ID number on the display. Radio Check You may check the radio status of the selected Contact Alias. Press the assigned PF key to activate the MDC1200 Call feature. Press the []/[] keys to recall the Contact Alias you wish to contact, then press the [MODE( )] key. 26 Press the []/[] keys to select “RADIO CK”. Press the [MODE( )] key to transmit the Radio Status command to the designated radio (the display will indicate “-CAL IN-”). If the designated radio is “alive”, or in range and powered on, the designated radio transmits the ACK command, and then your radio’s display indicates “ACK RECV”. If not, your radio’s display indicates “-NO ACK-”. Revive You may revive the stunned radio by following the listed steps. Press the assigned PF key to activate the MDC1200 Call feature. Press the []/[] keys to recall the Contact Alias you wish to revive, then press the [MODE( )] key. Press the []/[] keys to select “REVIVE”. Press the [ MODE ( )] key to transmit the revive command to the stunned radio (the display will indicate “-CAL IN-”). When the stunned radio receives the revive command, the stunned radio revives, and then transmits the ACK command automatically. Your radio’s display indicates “ACK RECV”. If your radio’s display indicates “-NO ACK-”, the revive command did not succeed. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 ADVANCED OPERATION Stun You may stun a selected radio in your fleet (temporarily disable from transmitting/receiving) forcibly by remote control. Press the assigned PF key to activate the MDC1200 Call feature. Press the []/[] keys to recall the Contact Alias you wish to stun, then press the [MODE( )] key. Press the []/[] keys to select “STUN”. Press the [MODE( )] key to transmit the stun command to the designated radio (the display will indicate “-CAL IN-”). If the designated radio is alive, the designated radio transmits the ACK command and stuns it. If not, your radio’s display indicates “-NO ACK-”, the disabling command did not succeed. The Stunned radio will revive by the “Revive” function described previously. WHEN OPERATING IN THE DIGITAL MODE Press the assigned PF key to activate the Call feature. Press the []/[] keys to select the Contact Alias. If the TX ID Type of the selected Contact Alias is “Group Call” or “All Call” (indicates the “ ” or “ ” icon on the display), press the [MODE( )] key twice to display the ID code of the selected Contact Alias. If the TX ID type of the selected Contact Alias is EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL “Individual Call” (indicates “ ” icon on the display), you may perform the “Call Alert”, View ID, “Radio Check”, “Radio Enable”, or “Radio Disable” operation. Call Alert You may call the selected Contact Alias. Press the assigned PF key to activate the Call feature. Press the []/[] keys to recall the Contact Alias you wish to contact, then press the [MODE( )] key. Press the []/[] keys to select “CALL ALT”. Press the [MODE( )] key to transmit the Call Alert command to the designated radio. If the designated radio is active, the designated radio transmits the ACK command and displays your ID number on the display. If not, your radio’s display indicates “-NO ACK-”. View ID You may confirm the ID code of the selected Contact Alias. Press the assigned PF key to activate the Call feature. Press the [ ]/[ ] keys to recall the Contact Alias you wish to confirm the ID code, then press the [MODE( )] key. Press the []/[] keys to select “VIEW ID”. Press the [MODE( )] key to display the ID code of the selected Contact Alias. 27 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 ADVANCED OPERATION Radio Check You may check the radio status of the selected Contact Alias. Press the assigned PF key to activate the Call feature. Press the []/[] keys to recall the Contact Alias you wish to check, then press the [MODE( )] key. Press the []/[] keys to select “RADIO CK”. Press the [MODE( )] key to transmit the Radio Status command to the designated radio. If the designated radio is alive, the designated radio transmits the ACK command, and then your radio’s display indicates “ACK RECV”. If not, your radio’s display indicates “-NO ACK-”. Revive You may revive the stunned radio by following the listed steps. Press the assigned PF key to activate the Call feature. Press the []/[] keys to recall the Contact Alias you wish to revive, then press the [MODE( )] key. Press the []/[] keys to select “REVIVE”. Press the [ MODE ( )] key to transmit the revive command to the disabled radio. When the stunned radio receives the revive command, the stunned radio revives, and then transmits the ACK command automatically. Your radio’s display indicates “ACK RECV”. If 28 your radio’s display indicates “-NO ACK-”, the revive command did not succeed. Stun You may stun a selected radio in your fleet (temporarily disable from transmitting/receiving) forcibly by remote control. Press the assigned PF key to activate the Call feature. Press the []/[] keys to recall the Contact Alias you wish to stun, then press the [MODE( )] key. Press the []/[] keys to select “STUN”. Press the [MODE( )] key to transmit the stun command to the designated radio. If the designated radio is alive, the designated radio transmits the ACK command and stuns it. If not, your radio’s display indicates “-NO ACK-”, the disabling command did not succeed. The stunned radio will revive by the “Revive” function described previously. STATUS UP/DOWN Select a 5-Tone status code from the pre-defined status list. STATUS CHECK Check the 5-Tone receive status code. When you press the assigned PF key, the display will indicate the “Message” corresponding to the receive status condition per the predefined status list. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 ADVANCED OPERATION DUTY TEXT MESSAGE The Duty function is specific to paging operation. When Duty mode is “ON” the user will hear all traffic (specific to sub audio signaling) on the paging channel. The paging alert will sound when the programmed 2-Tone or 5-Tone sub audio signal is received. You may receive/send the message from/to other radio. See page 35 for more information of the message feature. If Duty mode is “OFF”, normal radio traffic is not heard on the paging channel. The radio will only unmute and sound the paging alert with the programmed 2-Tone or 5-Tone signal is received. ID CHECK This function allows you to confirm the logged ID of the operating system which set to the current operating channel. Available operating system are 5-Tone ID, DTMF ID, MDC1200® ID, and Digital ID. Press the assigned PF key to display the logged ID. Press the []/[] keys to select the logged ID. Press and hold in the [SIDE] key to toggle the display between the “ID Code display” and “Channel Tag display”. Press the [SIDE] key to revert to the normal channel indication. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL TX INTERRUPT REMOTE DEKEY (REMOTE HALT TX) This feature allows a priority user (assigned with the programming software) the ability to halt or “interrupt” any current transmission. The channel is then open for a priority message to be sent. Transmit Interrupt functionality ensures connection of critical messages. Press the assigned PF key to halt any current transmission. The channel will clear, then press the PTT button to transmit the priority message. 29 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 ADVANCED OPERATION TRANSMIT BATTERY SAVER DISABLE LOCK The Transmit Battery Saver helps extend battery life by reducing transmit power when a very strong signal from a nearby station is being received. Caution is advised when using this feature, as your transmission power could degrade the audio heard by the receiving radios in your communication path. The Programmable keys and PTT switch can be activated/ deactivated by an assigned PF key. You may change the lockout configuration by the “User Set (Menu)” mode. See page 36 for more information. Disabling the Transmit Battery saver by pressing the PF key is recommended if you are operating in a location where high power is almost always required. Press again the assigned PF key, the Transmit Battery Saver activates to reduce the transmit power when a very strong signal from an apparently nearby station is being received. 30 EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 USER SET (MENU) MODE The “User Set” (Menu) Mode allows the user to define or configure various settings, such as Squelch, Key lockout configuration, etc. The basic operation method of the “User Set” (Menu) Mode is as follows: Press the [MODE( )] key to enter the “User Set” (Menu) Mode. Select the Set Mode item you wish to change using the []/[] keys, then press the [MODE( )] key. Adjust the setting of the selected item using the []/ [] keys. You may revert to the previous step by pressing the [SIDE] key. Press the [MODE( )] key to save the new setting and exits to normal operation. You may exit to normal operation without saving the new setting by press and holding the [MODE( )] key. The possible setting features are listed at the right box, and their operations are explained from next page. In this chapter, the following icons are used to indicate item (or feature) supported in either the “Analog” mode or “Digital” mode: : Indicates an “Analog” mode only feature. : Indicates a “Digital” mode only feature. For item (or feature) that are available in both “Analog” and “Digital” modes, no icon is shown. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL LIST Digital Contact List 5-Tone Code Select 2-Tone Code Select DTMF Code Select MDC1200 ID Select Group Scan Utility Monitor SQL OFF Power Minimum Volume Level Beep Beep Level SQL Level Lighting Privacy/Encryption Privacy Select Lone Worker Bell PRI-2 TA Scan Set/Skip Group Scan Set/Skip Duty TX Save Disable Lock Key Lock PTT DIAL Message History LOCK There is function which is not called depending on the state of the operating channel when entering the User Set (Menu) Mode. For example, if you are operating in a “Digital” channel, the SQL SET function has not been recalled. 31 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 USER SET (MENU) MODE LIST 5-TONE CODE SELECT In this item, you may operate the following functions: Digital Contact List 5-Tone Code Select 2-Tone Code Select DTMF Code Select MDC1200 ID Select 5-Tone Code Select allows you to select/send the 5-Tone encode code of the pre-programmed encoder list. Press the []/[] keys to select the 5-Tone encode code, and then press the [MODE( )] key to transmit the selected 5-Tone encode code. Press the []/[] keys to recall the function you wish to operate, then press the [MODE( )] key to activate them. Refer to follows for detailed operation of each function. 2-Tone Code Select allows you to select/send the 2-Tone encode code of the pre-programmed encoder list. Press the []/[] keys to select the 2-Tone encode code, and then press the [MODE( )] key to transmit the selected 2-Tone encode code. DIGITAL CONTACT LIST Digital Contact List allows you to confirm the Contact Alias on the Digital mode by pressing the []/[] keys. If the TX ID Type of the selected Contact Alias is “Group Call” or “All Call” (indicates the “ ” or “ ” icon on the display), you may confirm the ID code of the selected Contact Alias. If the TX ID type of the selected Contact Alias is “Individual Call” (indicates “ ” icon on the display), you may perform the “Call Alert”, View ID, “Radio Check”, “Radio Enable”, or “Radio Disable” operation. See page 27 for detail of the Digital Call operation. 32 2-TONE CODE SELECT DTMF CODE SELECT DTMF Code Select allows you to select/send the DTMF Page code of the pre-programmed encoder list. Press the []/[] keys to select the DTMF Page code, and then press the [MODE( )] key to transmit the selected DTMF Page code. MDC1200 ID SELECT MDC1200 ID Select allows you to select the Contact Alias on the MDC1200® Signaling feature by pressing the [ ]/[ ] keys, and you may perform “Call Alert”, “Sel Call”, “Radio Check”, “Stun”, and “Revive” operation. See page 25 for detail of the MDC1200 Call operation. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 USER SET (MENU) MODE GROUP You may select a different group of channels. Press the []/[] keys to recall the desired group. A group number will appear at the upper right corner and a group name will appear briefly on the display. Press the [MODE( )] key to accept the group. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL SCAN In this item, you may activate/deactivate the Scan function. Available selections are: OFF: Stop the scan operation of the currently running. Scan: Stop the scan operation of the currently running (if activated), and then start the Scan operation. See page 22 for detail of the Scan operation. Group Scan: Stop the scan operation of the currently running (if activated), and then start the Group Scan operation. See page 22 for detail of the Group Scan operation. FM Scan: Stop the scan operation of the currently running (if activated), and then start the FM (Follow Me) Scan operation. See page 22 for detail of the Follow Me Scan operation. Dual Watch: Stop the scan operation of the currently running (if activated), and then start the Dual Watch operation. See page 23 for detail of the Dual Watch operation. TA Scan: Stop the scan operation of the currently running (if activated), and then start the TA (Talk Around) Scan operation. See page 24 for detail of the TA Scan operation. 33 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 USER SET (MENU) MODE UTILITY In this item, you may operate the following functions: Monitor SQL OFF Power Minimum Volume Level Beep Beep Level SQL Level Lighting Privacy/Encryption Privacy Select Lone Worker Bell PRI-2 TA Scan Set/Skip Group Scan Set/Skip Duty TX Save Disable (Transmit Battery Saver Disable) Lock Key Lock PTT Press the []/[] keys to recall the function you wish to operate, then press the [MODE( )] key to activate them. Refer to follows for detailed operation of each function. 34 MONITOR You may toggle the any signaling feature “On” and “Off” by pressing the []/[] keys. SQL OFF You may toggle the squelch circuit “On” and “Off” by pressing the []/[] keys. POWER You may toggle the radio’s transmit power “High” and “Low” by pressing the []/[] keys. MINIMUM VOLUME LEVEL You may set the audio volume level when activating the AF Min Volume function by pressing the []/[] keys. Available selections are “0” ~ “255”. BEEP You may toggle the radio beeps “On” and “Off” by pressing the []/[] keys. BEEP LEVEL You may set the radio beep level by pressing the []/[] keys. Available selections are “0” ~ “15”. SQL LEVEL You may select the squelch level by pressing the [ ]/ [] keys. Available selections are “SQLLV OP (Open)”, “SQLLV TH (Threshold)”, “SQLLV NM (Normal)” and “SQLLV TI (Tight)”. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 USER SET (MENU) MODE LIGHTING PRI-2 You may toggle the back light of the display and keypad “On” and “Off” by pressing the []/[] keys. You may enable/disable to set the current operating channel to the Priority Channel of the current group (Priority-2 Channel) by pressing the []/[] keys. PRIVACY / ENCRYPTION You may toggle the Digital Privacy feature or Analog Voice Inversion Encryption feature “On” and “Off” by pressing the []/[] keys. PRIVACY SELECT TA You may toggle the Talk Around feature “On” and “Off” by pressing the []/[] keys. See page 24 for detail of the Talk Around feature. You may select the Privacy Code for the Privacy feature by pressing the []/[] keys. Available selections are “1” ~ “16”. SCAN SET/SKIP LONE WORKER GROUP SCAN SET/SKIP You may toggle the Lone Worker feature “On” and “Off” by pressing the []/[] keys. You may add/delete the current group to/from your scanning process by pressing the []/[] keys. BELL DUTY You may select the CTCSS/DCS Bell function “On” or “Off” by pressing the []/[] keys. You may toggle the Duty function “On” and “Off” by pressing the []/[] keys. See page 29 for detail of the Duty function. When the CTCSS/DCS Bell function is set to “On”, the alert tone activates when receive the signal including a CTCSS or DCS tone which matches that set into your radio. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL You may add/delete the current channel to/from your scanning list by pressing the []/[] keys. TX SAVE DISABLE (TRANSMIT BATTERY SAVER DISABLE) You may activate/deactivate the Transmit Battery Saver Disable function by pressing the []/[] keys. See page 30 for detail of the Transmit Battery Saver Disable function. 35 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 USER SET (MENU) MODE LOCK KEY You may enable/disable the Programmable Function Keys by the Key Lock function. Available Values: LOCK: The Programmable Function Keys will be locked by the Key Lock function. FREE: The Programmable Function Keys will not be locked by the Key Lock function. LOCK PTT You may enable/disable the PTT switch by the Key Lock function. Available Values: LOCK: The PTT switch will be locked by the Key Lock function. FREE: The PTT switch will not be locked by the Key Lock function. DIAL In this item, you may dial the DTMF Auto-Dial telephone number which was pre-programmed. Press the []/[] keys to select the DTMF Auto-Dial telephone number you wish to dial. Press the PTT switch to send a pre-defined DTMF tone, and the DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker. 36 MESSAGE The Message feature is different by the operating system. Refer to follows for detailed operation of each operating system. DIGITAL MODE Message feature on the “Digital” mode, you may receive/ send the text message from/to other radio. Press the [ ]/[ ] keys to select either of the functions “INBOX” and “SEL MSG” which you want to. INBOX: Confirm/delete the received text message. SEL MSG: Send the text message to other radio. Press the [ MODE ( )] key to accept the selected function. Refer to follows for detailed operation of each function. “INBOX” function In this function, you may confirm/delete the received text message. Press the []/[] keys to select “INBOX”, then press the [MODE( )] key to accept it. Press the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the received text message. The EVX-S24 can memorize up to 20 messages (first-in first-out basis). You may find the “ALL Delete” selection which is located at the last message loop. Describes details of this selection in the next paragraph. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 USER SET (MENU) MODE Press and hold in the [SIDE] key to confirm the “Call ID” of the selected message. If you want to delete the selected message: Press the [SIDE] key again to indicate the “Delete” selection. Press the []/[] keys to select the “Yes”, then press the [MODE( )] key. You may cancel the deleting the message by select ing the “No” instead “Yes” in the above step. ALL Delete: You may delete the all text messages at once. Press the [ ]/[ ] keys to select the “ALL Delete” selection which is located at the last message loop. Press the []/[] keys to select the “Yes”, then press the [MODE( )] key. You may cancel the deleting the all text messages by selecting the “No” instead “Yes” in the above step. ANALOG MODE Message feature on the “Analog” mode, you may send the 5-Tone status text of the pre-programmed encoder list, and confirm the “Message” corresponding to that received 5-Tone status text. Sending the Message Press the []/[] keys to select “SELECT”. Press the [MODE( )] key, then press the []/[] keys to select the “Message” you wish to send. Press the [MODE( )] key to send the message. Confirm the Message Press the []/[] keys to select “CHECK”. Press the [MODE( )] key, then press the []/[] keys to select the received “Message”. “SEL MSG” function In this function, you may send the text message to other radio. Press the []/[] keys to select “SEL MSG”, then press the [MODE( )] key to accept it. Press the []/[] keys to select the message you wish to send. Press the [MODE( )] key to send the message. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL 37 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 USER SET (MENU) MODE HISTORY In this item, you may confirm the history of the received station’s ID of the operating system which set to the current operating channel. Available operating system are Digital ID, 5-Tone ID, DTMF ID, and MDC1200® ID. Press the []/[] keys to scroll the received station’s ID of the operating system which set to the current operating channel. Press and hold in the [ SIDE ] key to indicate the “Channel Tag (Name)” which received that station’s ID, if desired. 38 LOCK In this item, you may lock the Programmable keys and PTT switch to prevent accidental channel change or inadvertent transmission. To locked out the key locking, press and hold the [MODE( )] key. You may change the lockout configuration by the “Lock Key” and “Lock PTT” functions in the “Utility” item of this “User Set (Menu)” mode. See page 36 for more information. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FNB-V142LI PA-57B/C/U/F/G/H/K CD-65 CD-66 MH-89A4B ATU-6A ATU-6B ATU-6C ATU-6D ATU-20AS ATU-20CS ATU-20DS ATU-20FS CLIP-27 CE157 CB000262A01 3.7V DC , 2300 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack AC Adapter (charge only) Charger Stand (requires the PA-57 AC Adapter) Dual Battery Single Unit Charger (requires the PA-57 AC Adapter) Earpiece Microphone UHF Antenna (400-430 MHz) UHF Antenna (420-450 MHz) UHF Antenna (440-470 MHz) UHF Antenna (450-485 MHz) UHF Stubby Antenna (400-430 MHz) UHF Stubby Antenna (420-450 MHz) UHF Stubby Antenna (440-470 MHz) UHF Stubby Antenna (450-480 MHz) Belt Clip PC Programming Software Micro USB Programming Cable Always use Vertex Standard authorized acces: “B” suffix is for USA, “C” suffix is for EU, “U” suffix sories. Vertex Standard shall not be liable for is for UK, “F” suffix is for Argentina, “G” suffix is for any damage or accidents such as fire, leakage China, “H” suffix is for Australia, and “K” suffix is for or explosion batteries, etc., caused by the malBrazil. function of non-Vertex Standard accessories. Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per local requirements, others may be unavailable in some regions. Check with your Vertex Standard Dealer for changes to this list. EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL 39 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 WARRANTY POLICY Vertex Standard warrants, to the original purchaser only, its Vertex Standard manufactured communications products against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a given period of time from the date of purchase. Limited Warranty Details: North America customers (USA and Canada): http://www.vertexstandard.com/lmr/warranty-terms.aspx Customers outside of North America: contact the authorized Vertex Standard distributor in your country. 40 EVX-S24 OPERATING MANUAL Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 The AMBE+2™ voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc. This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment. The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code into a human-readable form. U.S. Pat. Nos. #5,870,405, #5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656, #5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166. DISPOSAL OF YOUR ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT Products with the symbol (crossed-out wheeled bin) cannot be disposed as household waste. Electronic and Electric Equipment should be recycled at a facility capable of handling these items and their waste by products. In EU countries, please contact your local equipment supplier representative or service center for information about the waste collection system in your country. Part 15.21: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Vertex Standard could void the user’s authorization to operate this device. Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. Exhibit 8: Operating Manual No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. 4-6-8 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023, Japan Vertex Standard is a trademark of Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2016 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc. All rights reserved. Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
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