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...................................................
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.
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.
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.
Exhibit 8: Operating Manual FCC ID: AXI11464620 IC: 10239A-11464620 WARNING! FCC RF EXPOSURE REQUIREMENTS 4 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.
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.
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.
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 (Program
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 Displa
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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] [] / / / / / / / / / / / / / --/ / / / / --- / --- / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / --/ / / / / --- / ---
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 pr
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
