FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 EVX-5300 EVX-5400 Operating Manual EVX-5300 EVX-5400 Programmable Functions/Features 6 Programmable Function Keys 2-Tone Encode/Decodeø1 5-Tone Encode/Decodeø1 MDC-1200® Encode/Decodeø1 Horn Alert PA (Public Address) Scan Group Scanø2 Dual Watch FM-Scan (Follow-Me Scan) TA Scan Encryptionø1 Privacy VOX Talk Around Emergency Lone Worker TX Save Disable Direct Channel Entryø2, 3 Code Up/Downø2 Code Setø2 Speed Dial
Congratulations! FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 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 downtime. Please take a few minutes to read this manual carefully. The information presented here will allow you to derive maximum performance from your radio.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Introduction EVX-5300 EVX-5400 The EVX-5300/-5400 series are full-featured Digital/Analog transceiver designed for flexible mobile and base station business communications in the VHF/UHF Land Mobile bands. This transceiver designed for reliable business communications in a wide variety of applications with a wide range of operating capability provided by their leading-edge design.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 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. THE GRANTEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Warning! IC RSS General Requirements English r This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Controls & Connectors (EVX-5300) Front Panel Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function (PF) keys, configured according to your network requirements and programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. The instructions below describe a typically-configured radio. PWR ( ) Button Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to toggle the transceiver’s power “on” and “off”.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Controls & Connectors (EVX-5300) Channel Number Indicator Indicates the operating channel. Transceiver Status Indicator The “A”, “B”, and “C” indicators show current transceiver status, which can be customized via programming by your Vertex Standard dealer to meet your communications/network requirements. The possible these indicators are explained below.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Controls & Connectors (EVX-5400) Front Panel Important! - All buttons located on the Front Panel are Programmable Function (PF) keys, configured according to your network requirements and programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. The instructions below describe a typically-configured radio. PWR ( ) Button Press and hold in this button for 2 seconds to toggle the transceiver’s power “on” and “off”.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Controls & Connectors (EVX-5400) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) The display includes a 8-character alpha-numeric section showing Channel nametags/identity information and error messages, and an upper icon row displaying feature status (see below).
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Controls & Connectors Rear Panel Antenna Jack The 50-Ohm coaxial feedline to the antenna must be connected here, using a mini-UHF plug. 13.6V DC Cable Pigtail with Connector The supplied DC power cable must be connected to this 2-pin connector. Use only the supplied fused cable, extended if necessary, for power connection. Replace only with the same or equivalent type fuse.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Basic Operation of the Transceiver Important! - Before turning on the radio the first time, confirm that the power connections have been made correctly and that a proper antenna is connected to the antenna jack. Switching Power ON/OFF Press and hold in the PWR( ) button for 2 seconds to turn the radio on. The display will become illuminated. Press the []/[] key to choose the desired operating channel. In the EVX5400, a channel name will appear on the display.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Basic Operation of the Transceiver Press the PTT switch. If the channel is clear, the TX/BUSY indicator will glow red. The radio is now transmitting. While holding in the PTT switch, speak across the face of the microphone in a clear and normal voice. For best transmission, hold the microphone about 1-1/2 to 2 inches (4 ~ 5 cm) away from your mouth. Release the PTT switch to receive.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation Programmable Function (PF) Keys The EVX-5300/-5400 includes six Programmable Function (PF) 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 these functions are explained beginning after page 12. For further details, contact your Vertex Standard dealer.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation Function None Monitor Monitor -MomentarilyDimmer/Lamp Low Power Privacy/Encryption SETø1 SQL OFF SQL OFF -MomentarilySQL Setø1 Beep OFF VOX VOX Setø1 AF Min Volume Horn Alert PA (Public Address) EXT ACC 1 EXT ACC 2 Emergency Lone Worker Group Upø1 Group Downø1 Channel Up Channel Down Speed CH Upø1 Speed CH Downø1 PRI-1 PRI-2 PRI-2 Set PRI-2 Disable Direct CH 1 Direct CH 2 Direct CH 3 Direct CH 4 Direct CH Entryø1 Scan Group Scanø1 Dual Watch FM-Sca
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation Function CALL 1 CALL 2 CALL 3 CALL 4 CALL 5 Code Upø1 Code Downø1 Code Setø1, 2 Speed Dialø1, 2 DTMF Code Setø1, 2 Call Status Setø1 Status Upø1 Status Downø1 Status Checkø1 Programmable Key (Press Key/Press & Hold Key) Microphone Key (Press Key/Press & Hold Key) Ü A B C D # / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / P1 / / / / / P2 / / / / / P3 / / / / / P4 / / / / / p / / / / / q / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation Description of Operating Functions Monitor Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to cancel any signaling features. Monitor -MomentarilyCancel any signaling features while pressing the assigned PF key. Dimmer/Lamp In the EVX-5400, press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to select the brightness level of the display and keypad (“Dimmer” function). Available selections are four levels.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation SET (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to activate the “User Set” (Menu) Mode. SQL OFF Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to open the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio). SQL OFF -MomentarilyOpens the SQL to hear background noise (unmute the audio) while pressing the assigned PF key.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation AF Min Volume Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to reduce the audio output to the (lower) level programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. Horn Alert Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to turn the Horn Alert function “On” or “Off”. If you receive a call from the base station with the signaling, horn alert will be activated and your vehicles horn will sound.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation Lone Worker Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to 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 the Emergency mode.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation Direct CH Entry (This function is only available in the EVX-5400 and requires the Optional MH-75A8J 16-Keypad Microphone) You can recall the desired channel directly using this function: Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key. A tone will sound, and the current group/channel number will appear on the display. Enter the desired group number (two digits) and channel number (two digits) on the MH-75A8J’s keypad.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation Group Scan (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) 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. Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to activate the scanning on the selected groups.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation Scan Set Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to add/delete the current channel to/ from your scanning list. In the EVX-5300, when you delete channel, the Transceiver Status Indicator (“A”, “B” or “C”) will turn off, if the “SCAN CH” status is assigned to one of the Transceiver Status Indicator.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation Talk Around Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to activate the Talk Around feature when you are operating on duplex channel systems (separate receive and transmit frequencies, utilizing a “repeater” station). The Talk Around feature allows you to bypass the repeater station and talk directly to a station that is nearby.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation Code Set (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to change the 5-Tone encoding digit. To change the tones, select the desired digit using the [P1]/[P2] keys (or MH75A8J’s [A]/[B] keys), then change the number using the []/[] keys. Press the [P4] key (or MH-75A8J’s [D] key) to store the new setting. The display indicates “- SET -” briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation Call When using the DTMF Paging System This feature, if enabled, allows the user to change the 3-digit Page Call code, used to call other similarly-equipped stations. Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key, followed by the three digits representing the Page Call code of the station you wish to call. Three tones will be heard after the last key is pressed (the new code will now be transmitted).
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation Status Up/Down (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to select a 5-tone status code from the pre-defined status list. Status Check (This function is only available in the EVX-5400) Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to check the 5-tone receive status code.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Advanced Operation Lock Press (or press and hold) the assigned PF key to lock the various aspects of the front panel’s keys. The precise lockout configuration must be programmed by your Vertex Standard dealer. EVX-5300/-5400 Operating Manual 25 Vertex Standard LMR, Inc.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 ARTSTM (Auto Range Transpond System) This system is designed to inform you when you and another ARTSTM-equipped station are within communication range. During ARTSTM operation, when the radio receives an incoming ARTSTM signal, a short beep will sound, and “IN SERV” (“In Service”) will be indicated on the display for 2 seconds.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 User Set Mode The EVX-5400 includes a “User Set” (Menu) Mode which allows the user to define or configure various settings, such as Squelch, Display contrast, etc. To activate the “User Set” (Menu) Mode: Press the PF key assigned to the “SET” function. Select the User Set Mode item you wish to change using the [P1]/[P2] keys, then use the []/[] keys to adjust the setting of the selected item. Press the [P4] key to store the new configuration.
FCC ID: AXI11144640 IC: 10239A-11144640 Optional Accessories MH-67A8J MH-75A8J MD-12A8J MLS-100 LF-6 CE142 CT-4 FIF-12 CT-104A Standard Microphone 16-Keypad Microphone Desktop Microphone External Speaker (12 W Peak Power) Line Filter PC Programming Software Programming Cable (Radio to Radio Clone Cable) USB Programming Interface Connection Cable for FIF-12 (8-pin DIN 8-pin Modular) Availability of accessories may vary; some accessories are supplied standard per local requirements, others may be
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