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| Date Submitted | 2001-07-08 00:00:00 |
| Date Available | 2001-07-25 00:00:00 |
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| Document Title | User manual |
Radio Configuration IMPORTANT Long condition the battery. Refer to the Battery Charger User Guide. Install the Battery Install the Antenna Short Condition the battery every week. Your Tait Orca radio has been configured for your requirements by your authorised Tait Dealer or your company administrator. Therefore, some functions will vary in operation or will not be available. The configuration information can be written onto this User Guide. Batteries Use Tait Orca 5000 NiCd/NiMH batteries or Tait Orca Elan/Excel/Eclipse NiCd/NiMH batteries. For more information on batteries, refer to the Battery Care Guide. IMPORTANT Do not put Tait Orca 5000 batteries into older battery chargers. Tait Orca 5000 NiCd/NiMH batteries are ONLY for Tait Orca battery chargers with software version 2.07+. Parts Turn on radio, adjust speaker volume, select channel. Press PTT to If any parts are damaged or missing, Talk. Release report this to your authorised Tait dealer immediately. to Listen. 100% Synthetic Paper: Waterproof, Strong, Chemical Resistant, Recyclable. Solvent based ink. Printed in New Zealand M5020-200-00-050 M5020-200-00-050 Battery 100% charged Battery 60% charged Scanning for activity or signal Battery Low DTMF Mode on Transmit at normal power Monitor Mode on Scroll Handset Mode on Antenna Function Key 1 Function Key 2 PTT. Press to Talk, Release to Listen. Function Key 3 or Action List Channel Select Mode Caller ID Queue: Call # of # Activity found on channels Transmit at low power Max.1W Channel is busy: Wait RSSI. Signal strength indicator. Also for contrast indication. 16-way Selector On/Off and Volume LED Speaker Standard Microphone Menu scroll keys: Backwards Forwards Display Clear, Cancel or Back in Menu Menu, Select, Toggle (on/off) or Send (make call) Alphanumeric Keypad Standard Operation The illustration shows the recommended method for standard operation. Use the upper microphone to speak. Menu Handset Operation The illustration shows the recommended method for handset operation. Use the lower microphone to speak. Long press to Select Menu or Exit Menu. When in Menu, short press to Select or to Toggle a function e.g. on/off Short press Select call Select Channel mode. Select Dial Selcall from F3 Action List or Menu Short press Dial the Selcall number: Short press Press PTT to talk. Release PTT to listen. Long press to Scroll to read Delete display message message message 4. Send the SDM SDM is always queued. Only one SDM can be queued: the latest SDM. the first Alpha Symbol, which can be configured as a Selcall call. Short press or Long press Press PTT to talk. Release PTT to listen. Deferred Callback for Selcall If busy, the call will be sent when Channel is free: up to 15 tries (if configured). To cancel the call: To exit Change Channel or turn radio off. Selcall: Long press Receive a Status Message F3 Action List 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Radio Identification Group Information Emergency Call Numbers Phonetic Alphabet Alpha A Bravo B Charlie C Delta D Echo Foxtrot F Golf Hotel H India I Juliet J Kilo Lima Mike M November N Oscar O Papa P Quebec Q Romeo R Sierra S Tango T Uniform U Victor V Whisky W X-ray X Yankee Y Zulu 16-way Selector Caller identity Caller Identity Call status Status Message (8 characters) or Status Number 00 to 99 Menu Radio Configuration External Write your settings Handset mode: on/off Transmit at low power: on/off Long press to unlock Keypad locked DTMF dialling mode: normal/buffered Economy mode: on/off Squelch: city/country Monitor (signalling override): on/off Squelch Override: on/off Radio Tones: on/off Volume of Radio Tones: high/low Keypress Tones: on/off Night use mode: on/off RSSI. Signal strength indicator: on/off Adjust contrast of display Set the Scan Group Membership: Select a Select a Scan Group. Channel. Long press: Exit & Save Write your settings Example: Example: Exit No Save 3. Enter the Radio Identification Emergency Calls and One Touch Selcalls You may need to Select a Selcall Channel. Press PTT to talk. There is usually no need to respond to a Group Selcall. Dial number. If buffered, press to make call. To send A, B, C or D commands, press the PTT key whilst pressing 2, 5, 8 or 0. 1. Enter a Short 2. Confirm Data Message Press PTT to talk. Release PTT to listen. Receive a Selcall Call Select status label from list. Dial number. Press to make call. Short press Short press or Long press Long press Short press Then select a Channel or a Scan Group. Short press u Preset Call #1 (Selcall) u Preset Call #2 (Selcall) u Fixed Selcall Sequence u Emergency Call (Selcall) u One Touch Call. This uses Call 1 of 7 Select from list. It can be a Channel, Selcall call, DTMF call, Status call, or combination. Short press to make the call. Select a Selcall Channel. Select the appropriate Function Key to make the call. not for SDM unknown = no ID DTMF Dial Tone Multi-Frequency. International standard. Tones are used to dial direct to a landline. Example: communicating with telebanking systems. Alpha Symbols Select the appropriate Function Key to make the call. (a) Return call Long (b) Read status or message press Long (c) Delete call or message (not automatic) press Normal Call = “blank” Caller identity Priority Call = P Short Data Message (SDM) = M Status Call = S Preset/Fixed Selcall Select a Selcall Channel. Short press Long press Handset Microphone Variable Selcall Menu scroll keys: Forwards and Backwards. Long press is fast scroll. Delete line of characters. Delete queued calls. Delete single character, Long Delete SDM. press Cancel or Back in Menu. Exit without saving. Receive an SDM (Short Data Message) (15 maximum) Repeater Talk Around Make a call using a Function Key Use a short press or When you select a Scan Group of Channels, scanning for activity will begin automatically. a long press to operate the function 3 Methods to Select a Channel or a Scan Group: keys 1, 2, and 3. See Radio Configuration. uKeypad Dial Number To Cancel: To Select: Function Short Key 1 Select press Channel Short press Long press Mode Function Key 2 Short press for uScroll Keys Scroll to Select normal scroll. Press PTT Select Long press for to talk. Channel Mode fast scroll. Release PTT to u16-way Selector listen. Turn to select from the first 16 in the list. Function Key 3 or Using the PTT Action List Press PTT to talk to all persons on the same External Channel. Release PTT Function to listen. Keys 1 You can only transmit and 2 or receive on one Channel at a time. Channel is Slow busy: Wait flash Radio Configuration Use a standard pencil or ballpoint pen. No solvent based pens. To erase pencil use a rubber eraser. To erase ballpoint pen, use a water moistened cloth. To make a call, select a Channel then press PTT to talk. Alternatively, use a Function Key. Getting Started First Use of Radio Selcall Calls Scan Group Membership Yes: Member No: Not a Member Default Transmit Channel Priority 1 Channel Priority 2 Channel Short press 16 Channels maximum. Remove a Channel (N). 2 Channels minimum. Add a Channel (Y). Set another Channel to P1/P2/T then the current P/T Channel will become Y. Select a Channel. Then select the CTCSS/DCS sub-audible signalling used on the Channel, from the list. Select version from list: Software Hardware Database Calibration Short press is less than 1 second Long press is more than 1 second Note: Function keys use a toggle action e.g. on/off Short Press Long Press Short Press Long Press Short Press Long Press Disabled Tones: Beeps on / off Economy Mode Control on / off One Touch Call (First Alpha Symbol) Channel's DTMF Preset Fixed Selcall Sequence Preset Call #1 (Selcall) Preset Call #2 (Selcall) Emergency (Selcall) Nuisance Delete Repeater Talk Around on / off Repeater Access Tone Handset Mode on / off Low Power on / off Long press to unlock Keypad Locked Toggle Monitor on / off Disable Monitor Squelch Override on / off Backlighting on / off Night Use on / off Adjust Contrast of Display Handset Mode Volume Inactivity seconds = Alphanumeric Search Type in the word you want. The radio will search and display the closest match. When the word is displayed, you can also scroll the list. Short press to delete the last character then a new search is made. Long press to delete all search characters. To exit search, long press once or twice. Use a standard pencil or ballpoint pen. No solvent based pens. To erase pencil use a rubber eraser. To erase ballpoint pen, use a water moistened cloth. Making Calls Tait Orca 5020 Conventional Portable Radio User Guide Conventional Features Squelch Squelch allows reception of intellgible signals that are above the factory-set signal threshold, thus reducing noise. Set via the Menu to city or country. Backlighting When you press a key, backlighting is turned on. It turns off after 1-10 seconds of no activity. Set via a function key. Night Use mode If on, the keypad backlighting is turned on when there is activity on the channel or if the keypad or selector is used. Turns off after 1 to 10 seconds of no activity. Set via the Menu. Flash slow Handset mode Speaker volume is reduced so that radio can be held near to the ear like a cellphone. Press PTT to talk, release PTT to listen. Monitor mode Listen to all traffic and all groups on a channel. Monitor mode automatically turns off after a preset time. It can be reset by the despatcher or when some types of calls are made. It can be configured to override Selcall (Selcall mute) or both Selcall and CTCSS/DCS. Squelch Override This overrides the squelch feature so that all signals are made audible. This may improve the signal reception in marginal areas, but will likely increase noise. It cannot be activated when a scan group is selected. Set via a function key. Nuisance Delete If a Channel in a Scan group is busy for a long time and you do not want to listen to the conversation, you can temporarily remove it from the scanning regime using Nuisance Delete. To apply Nuisance Delete to the currently selected Channel, press the function key (if configured). This will remove the currently selected Channel from the scanning regime. Select the Scan Group again to reset and remove Nuisance Delete. Standard Mode CTCSS/DCS Mode Selcall Mode Users on the same Channel can hear the message. Sub-audible tones enable specific calls to Channels or Groups. Audible tones (beeps) enable selective calls to be made to Individuals or Groups. Receive Ignore Receive Looking after your Radio u Your radio does not require routine maintenance. However, it is a sophisticated electronic device and should be treated with care. Flash fast Steady Medium pitch beep, short duration, twice. Radio power-up sequence Transmit at normal power Steady Repeater talk around (RTA) Scan Group for activity or greatest signal strength To maintain the optimum performance of the radio: u Use only the supplied antenna. u Use only the radio and accessories for their design purpose. u Use only accessories that are approved by Tait Electronics Ltd. u Avoid high temperatures. If the temperature exceeds 80ºC (176ºF) the radio will make two short high-pitched beeps and will not work. Temperatures above 90ºC (194ºF) cause permanent damage to the radio. To maintain the optimum performance of the battery: u Short condition the battery weekly. u Long condition the battery only for the following conditions: on first use, if performance is poor, and after more than two weeks of storage. u Turn the radio off when it is unattended for long periods. u Clean electrical contacts of the battery and charger weekly, using a clean dry Q-tipTM /cotton bud. u Use only Tait Orca 5000 series battery chargers with software version 2.07+. D-Clip Accessory Connector Kits Installing the D-clip Accessory Adaptors Low pitch beep, for 1.5 seconds. Transmit timer has expired Medium pitch beep, short duration, two times. Removing the D-clip Servicing and Programming Kits Belt Loop Carry Case If the display is blank after turning on the radio and the radio turns itself off automatically after a few minutes, it is likely there is no power. Installing the Radio and Carry Case Fast flash. Radio is incorrectly configured. Contact your authorised Tait dealer or your company administrator. Slide the Carry Case upwards Install the Belt Loop Rotate the Carry Case by 180 degrees Checklist u Is the radio turned on? u Is the correct channel selected? u Is the battery installed on the radio? u Is the battery charged? u Is the antenna damaged? u Is the battery charger working properly? Call Information Install the Radio Low pitch beep for 10 seconds. Battery is too low to operate the radio. Turn off the radio. Charge the battery. High pitch beep, short duration, two times. Temperature is too high. Turn off the radio and allow the radio to cool down in a cool place. Fast flash. High pitch beeps. Radio is stunned. Contact the despatcher. Security Install the Carry Case Install the clip Keypad lock is on. Acknowledgement and status received from recipient of call. Recycle No Acknowledge. Recipient has not acknowledged your call. Long press to unlock Enter Security PIN code using keypad (personal identification number). Unfasten the Clip and remove the Radio Remove by peeling apart Note for Accessories To use the belt loop, the accessory needs the D-clip fitting. For example: a lapel microphone. Car Kit Safety Precautions Removing the Radio and Carry Case Contact your authorised Tait dealer or your company administrator. Slow flash. Low pitch beep, short duration, every 5 seconds. Battery is low. Charge the battery. Earphones, Palm and Lapel Microphones Speaker Microphones Squelch Override Troubleshooting Leather Carry Cases Headphones Activity detected on a Scan Group Low pitch beep, long duration. No transmit Channel is busy or transmit is inhibited by Selcall muting. Wait or use a free channel. TM Battery Flash medium Medium pitch beep, long duration, three times. Call time is almost up, 10 seconds to go cloth. When cleaning, do not use solvents, detergents, alcohol, aerosol sprays or petroleum-based products. u Clean the electrical contacts on the battery and charger weekly, using a clean dry Q-tip /cotton bud. u Do not put the radio and accessories in fluids. u Do not drop the radio onto hard surfaces, place it down carefully. u Do not use if the radio, antenna or accessories are damaged. u Repairs and modifications must only be carried out by a Tait approved dealer. u Always have the D-Clip or protective cover installed to protect the radio from dust ingress and electostatic discharges. Performance Battery Charger Economy mode Call received but not answered or queued Press PTT to return the call. Flash fast Medium pitch warble, long duration, repeating. Belt Loop 6-Way Multi-Charger Flash slow Monitor or Squelch Override Antennas Contact your authorised Tait Dealer Using the radio, lapel microphone and carry case Low pitch beep, short duration. Function turned off Flash medium Flash slow Accessories Handset mode Medium pitch beep, short duration. Function turned on Channel is busy Removing the Battery Flash slow Transmit at low power Steady Accessory Use Installing the Battery Flash medium u Clean the radio, accessories and charger weekly using a clean dry lint-free Recycle batteries that are of no use. Contact your authorised Tait dealer for advice. Slow flash = every 2 seconds Medium flash = every 1 second Fast flash = four per second Repeater Repeater Repeater Receive Indicators FCC RF Exposure Limits This product generates radio frequency energy during transmissions. It is classified by the FCC as suitable for general population use in an uncontrolled exposure environment. The following conditions apply to the use of this radio: u It must only be used with authorised accessories and antennas. u Do not exceed a duty cycle ratio of 20% transmit mode to stand-by or receive modes. The radio is in transmit mode when the PTT key on the radio is pressed and the TX indicator LED is lit. Additional Safety Precautions: u When transmitting, hold the radio microphone 25–50mm (1–2 inches) from your mouth. u When transmitting, keep the antenna at least 25mm (1 inch) from any part of your body, especially your face and eyes. u Turn off the radio where radio waves could interfere with electronic devices. u Turn off the radio at fuel/gas stations. u Turn off the radio in an area where detonators/explosives are being used. u Turn off the radio before boarding/leaving an aircraft and whilst on board an aircraft. u Do not use the radio whilst driving vehicles or operating machinery. u Do not use earphones or headsets at high volume levels. u Do not transmit in frequency bands that are reserved for use by distress beacons, such as 406 to 406.1 MHz. u Do not put the radio, battery or accessories in liquids as they will be damaged. u Do not allow children to play with the radio; it is not a toy. Hazardous Atmospheres A hazardous atmosphere has the potential for fire or explosion from dusts, gases, liquids and solids. Make sure of the following in hazardous atmospheres: u Turn off the radio, unless the radio is qualified for use in hazardous atmospheres. u Do not replace batteries, even if the radio is qualified for use in hazardous atmospheres. u Do not use damaged radios. If the radio was originally qualified for use in such environments, the radio is not qualified if it has a cracked casing. u Do not modify the configuration of a radio that is qualified as intrinsically safe for use in hazardous atmospheres. If you do, it will not be qualified. Electromagnetic Interference Turn off your radio where radio waves could interfere with electronic devices. Some facilities use equipment that is sensitive to Electromagnetic Interference such as: hospitals, medical centres, aircraft and some industrial facilities. Only use your radio in these situations if the radio is qualified for use in such areas.
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