VX-450 Series Programmable Functions/Features IP57 Submersible (1 m/30 min.
Contents Important Note..........................................................1 Introduction...............................................................2 Intrinsic Safety (IS) Information.............................3 Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements...........4 Controls & Connectors (VX-459)............................6 Controls & Connectors (VX-454)............................7 Controls & Connectors (VX-451)............................8 LCD Icons & Indicators (VX-454 & VX-459)........
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.
Introduction The VX-451 allows to 32-channel capacity and 2 groups. The VX-454/-459 allows to 512-channel capacity and 32 groups which can each be programmed with an 8-character Alpha-Numeric Tag. The IS version of the VX-450 series are full-featured hand-held FM transceivers which meets the requirements of Intrinsic Safety.
Intrinsic Safety (IS) Information IS version of the VX-450 series is equipped with any of the following optional units, meets the requirements of ANSI/UL 913 5th Edition for Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups C, D, E, F, G, T3C hazardous locations. Battery Packs: FNB-V113LIIS Speaker Microphone: MH-66A4B VOX Headset: MH-81A4B Man Down Alert with Digital Voice Storage Unit: DVS-9 ANI & Encryption Unit: FVP-44 Never charge the battery in the hazard areas.
Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements 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.
Warning! FCC RF Exposure Requirements When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position with its microphone 2 inches (5 cm) away from your mouth and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your head and body. The radio must be used with a maximum operating duty cycle not exceeding 50%, in typical Push-toTalk configurations. DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (50% duty cycle).
Controls & Connectors (VX-459) LED Indicator (Programmable) Default settings are: Steady Red: Transmitting in progress Blinking Green: Busy Channel Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition VOL/PWR Knob CH (Channel) Selector Antenna Jack TOP SEL Key LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Microphone PTT Switch MIC/SP Jack (External MIC/SP) SIDE-1 Button SIDE-2 Button 16-Button DTMF Keypad 6 Battery Pack Latch Speaker VX-450 Series Operating Manual
Controls & Connectors (VX-454) LED Indicator (Programmable) Default settings are: Steady Red: Transmitting in progress Blinking Green: Busy Channel Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition VOL/PWR Knob CH (Channel) Selector Antenna Jack TOP SEL Key LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Microphone PTT Switch MIC/SP Jack (External MIC/SP) SIDE-1 Button SIDE-2 Button 4-Button Programmable Key VX-450 Series Operating Manual Battery Pack Latch Speaker 7
Controls & Connectors (VX-451) LED Indicator (Programmable) Default settings are: Steady Red: Transmitting in progress Blinking Green: Busy Channel Steady Green: Tone Squelch in defeated condition VOL/PWR Knob CH (Channel) Selector Antenna Jack TOP SEL Key Speaker Microphone PTT Switch MIC/SP Jack (External MIC/SP) SIDE-1 Button SIDE-2 Button Battery Pack Latch 8 VX-450 Series Operating Manual
LCD Icons & Indicators (VX-454 & VX-459) : “Scan” is enabled : “Priority Scan” is activated “DUAL WATCH” is activated “Audio Compander” is activated Low Transmit Power Mode On Option SW (Key Function) or Lone Worker is activated “CALL” Indicator Receiver Monitor “Talk-Around” is enabled “Voice Message” is received Battery Indicator Priority 2 Channel Group Number Encryption is activated RSSI Indicator (four steps) “Group Scan” is enabled 8 Character Alpha-numeric Display VX-450 Series Operating Manual
Before You Begin Battery Pack Installation and Removal To install the battery pack, align the battery pack to the radio with an offset about 1/2 inch from the top edge of battery compartment, then slide the battery pack upward until it locks in place with a “Click.” To remove the battery, turn the radio off and remove any protective cases. Slide the Battery Pack Latch on the bottom of the radio toward the front panel while sliding the battery down about 1/2 inch.
Before You Begin Battery Charging (CD-58/PA-55) Remove the Spacer Plate from the nest of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, if the Battery Spacer is installed. Insert the DC plug from the optional PA-55 AC Adapter into the DC jack on the rear panel of the optional CD-58 Desktop Charger, and then connect the PA-55 AC Adapter to the AC line outlet.
Before You Begin °C). Charge out of this range could cause damage to the battery pack. 5) Battery Pack shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. 6) Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions 7) For further details and cautions of the charging, refer to the Operating Manual of the CD-58 Desktop Charger. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is replaced with an incorrect battery.
Before You Begin pack with the guides in the nest of the CD-49; refer to the illustration at the right for details on proper positioning of the battery pack. If charging with the transceiver attached, turn the transceiver off. The antenna jack should be at the left side when viewing the charger from the front. If the battery pack is inserted correctly, the LED indicator will glow red. A fully-discharged battery pack will charge completely in 1.5 - 3.0 hours (depending on the battery pack being charged).
Before You Begin Belt Clip Installation and Removal To install the Belt Clip: align the Belt Clip to the groove of the Battery pack, then press the Belt Clip downward until it locks in place with a “Click.” To remove the Belt Clip: use a flat head screw driver to press the Belt Clip Tab away from the battery pack to unlock the Belt Clip, then slide the Belt Clip upward to remove it.
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Preliminary Steps Operation Install a charged battery pack onto the transceiver, as described previously. Screw the supplied antenna onto the Antenna jack. Never attempt to operate this transceiver without an antenna connected. If you have a Speaker/Mi crophone, we recommend that it not be connected until you are familiar with the basic operation of the VX-450 Series.
Operation the CH selector knob. For further details, contact your Vertex Standard dealer. Rotate the VOL/PWR knob to set the volume level. If no signal is present, press and hold in the SIDE-1 button (under the PTT switch) more than 2 seconds; background noise will now be heard, and you may use this to set the VOL/PWR knob for the desired audio level. Press and hold the SIDE-1 button more than 2 seconds (or press the SIDE-1 button twice) to quiet the noise and resume normal (quiet) monitoring.
Operation To transmit, monitor the channel and make sure it is clear. Press and hold 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 (Orange) TOP SEL key to activate one of the preprogrammed functions which may have been enabled at the time of programming by the dealer. See the next section for details regarding the available features.
Operation If CTCSS or Digital Coded Squelch (DCS) Lockout has been programmed on a channel, the radio can transmit only when there is no carrier being received or when the carrier being received includes the correct CTCSS tone or DCS code. Automatic Time-Out Timer If the selected channel has been programmed for automatic time-out, you must limit the length of each transmission. While transmitting, a beep will sound 10 seconds before time-out.
Advanced Operation Function None Monitor Monitor -MomentarilyLamp Low Power Encryption Set SQL OFF SQL OFF -MomentarilySQL Setø1 Beep Off Whisper VOX VOX Setø1 Clear Voice AF Min Volume Emergency CH Announcement VOX Anti-Trip Lone Worker Group Upø1 Group Downø1 Channel Upø1 Channel Downø1 Speed Channel Upø1 Speed Channel Downø1 RPI-1 PRI-2 PRI-2 Set PRI-2 Disable Direct Channel 1ø1 Direct Channel 2ø1 Direct Channel 3ø1 Direct Channel 4ø1 Direct Channel Entryø2 20 TOP SEL / / /--/ / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Advanced Operation Function Scan Group Scan Dual Watch FM Scan Scan Setø1 Group Scan Setø1 TA Scan Talk Around Reset Call 1 Call 2 Call 3 Call 4 Call 5 Code Upø1 Code Downø1 Code Setø1 Speed Dialø1 DTMF Code Setø2 Call Status Setø1 Status Upø1 Status Downø1 Status Checkø1 Duty ID Checkø1 ARTS Loginø1 Option Switch 1 Option Switch 2 RECø3 PLAYø3 TX Save Disable Lock TOP SEL / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /--/ / / / / SIDE-1 / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /--/ /
Advanced Operation Description of Operating Functions Monitor Encryption Monitor -Momentarily- In the VX-454/-459, when the Voice Scrambler feature is activated, the “ ” icon will be indicated on Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to cancel any signaling features; the BUSY/TX indicator will glow green. Cancel any signaling features while pressing the assigned programmable key.
SQL Set (VX-454 & VX-459 Only) Advanced Operation You can manually adjust the squelch level using this function: Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key. A tone will sound, and the current squelch level will appear on the display. Press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 button or [A]/[B] button to select the desired squelch level. Press the [D] key to store the new setting. The display indicates “- SET -” briefly, then reverts to the normal channel indication.
VOX Set (VX-454 & VX-459 Only) Advanced Operation You can manually adjust the VOX Gain using this function: Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key. A tone will sound, and the current VOX Gain level will appear on the display. Press the [ A ] / [ B ] button to select the desired VOX Gain level. Press the [D] 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 pressing the [C] key.
Emergency Advanced Operation The VX-450 series include an “Emergency” feature which may be useful for alerting another party monitoring on the same frequency as your transceiver’s channel. Press the assigned Programmable key to initiate an emergency call. For further details contact your Vertex Standard dealer. Lone Worker Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to toggle the Lone Worker feature “On” and “Off”.
PRI-2 Set Advanced Operation Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to toggle the current channel to the priority channel 2 “enable” and “disable”. PRI-2 Disable Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to disable the priority channel 2 of the group temporarily. Direct CH1 to CH4 (VX-454 & VX-459 Only) Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to recall the Dealer pre-programmed channel directly.
Scan Advanced Operation The Scanning feature is used to monitor multiple signals programmed into the transceiver. While scanning, the transceiver will check each channel for the presence of a signal, and will stop on a channel if a signal is present. To activate scanning: Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to activate scanning. The scanner will search the channels of each channel, looking for active ones; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking.
Dual Watch Advanced Operation The Dual Watch feature is similar to the SCAN feature, except that only two channels are monitored: The current operating channel; and The Priority-1/-2 channel. To activate Dual Watch: Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key. The scanner will search the two channels; it will pause each time it finds a channel on which someone is speaking. To stop Dual Watch: Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key.
Scan Set (VX-454 & VX-459 Only) Advanced Operation Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to add/delete the current channel to/from your scanning list. When you delete channel, the display indicates “SCN SKIP” briefly and the “ ” icon will disappear from the display. To restore a particular channel to your scanning list, press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key again; the display indicates “SCN SET ” briefly and “ ” icon will appear on the display.
Talk Around (TA) Advanced Operation Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable 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. This feature has no effect when you are operating on “simplex” channels, where the receive and transmit frequencies are already the same.
Code Set (VX-454 & VX-459 Only) Advanced Operation Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to change the 5-Tone encoding digit. To change the tones, select the desired digit using the [A]/[B] keys, then change the number using the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 keys. Press the [D] 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 pressing the [C] key.
DTMF Code Set (VX-459 Only) Advanced Operation You may send the desired telephone number manually. To dial a number manually, press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key, then press the desired numbers on the front panel’s numeric key. Now, press the PTT switch to send the telephone number. The DTMF tones sent during the dialing sequence will be heard in the speaker.
Status Set (VX-454 & VX-459 Only) Advanced Operation Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to change the 5-Tone status code. To change the status code, select the desired digit by [A] key, then change the number by [ B ] / [ C ] key, and store the number by [D] key. Status Up/Down (VX-454 & VX-459 Only) Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to select a 5-Tone status code from the predefined status list.
ID Check (VX-454 & VX-459 Only) Advanced Operation This function allows logged ID of the DTMF Signaling and 5-tone Signaling to be reviewed and relayed (5-tone Signaling only) to a specific station: Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to display the logged ID of the DTMF Signaling and 5-tone Signaling. Press the [A] key to select the category (“DTMF Signaling” or “5-tone Signaling”) to be reviewed, then press the SIDE-1/SIDE-2 keys to select the ID.
PLAY (Requires the DVS-8 or DVS-9) Advanced Operation Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key to play back the last message. Press (or press and hold) the assigned programmable key again to stop the play-back. Lock Press (or press and hold) the assigned Programmable key to lock the CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch. The precise lockout configulation is programmed by your Vertex Standard Dealer.
LOCK In order to prevent accidental channel change or inadvertent transmission, various aspects of the CH Selector knob, Programmable keys, and PTT switch may be locked. The precise lockout configuration is programmed by your Dealer. To locked out the key locking, turn the radio off. Now, press and hold the PTT and SIDE-2 key while turning the radio on again. To cancel locking, repeat this process.
User Set Mode The VX-454/-459 includes a “User Set (Menu)” Mode which allows the user to define or configure various settings, such as Beep On/Off, Squelch, etc. To activate the “User Set (Menu)” Mode: Display 1 SQL 2 BEEP 3 BELL Press (or press and hold) the programmable key assigned to the “SET” function. Select the User Set Mode Item you wish to change using the [ A ] / [ B ] keys, then use the [SIDE-1]/[SIDE-2] button to adjust the setting of the selected item.
IS Approved Accessories FNB-V113LIIS MH-66A4B MH-81A4B DVS-9 FVP-44 ATV-16A ATV-16B ATV-16C ATV-16XL ATU-16B ATU-16C ATU-16D ATU-16F CSS450 CLIP-20 Optional Accessories 7.
IS Exempt Accessories FNB-V133LI-UNI FNB-V134LI-UNI CD-58 PA-55 VAC-6058 CD-49 PA-45 VAC-6450 DCM-1 VCM-4 MH-37A4B MH-45B4B MH-360S MH-450S VC-25 VH-110S VH-120S VH-130S VH-115S VH-215S CN-2A LCC-450 CE115 FIF-12 CT-106 CT-27 Optional Accessories 7.4V, 1380 mAh Li-Ion Battery Pack 7.
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 dealer in your country. Part 15.
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