Tait TEL0062 Hand Portable Transmitter User Manual User Guide

Tait Limited Hand Portable Transmitter User Guide

User Guide

F1 F21 2Tait Orca 5010ConventionalPortable RadioUser GuideMaking Calls100% Synthetic Paper: Waterproof, Strong,Chemical Resistant, Recyclable. Solvent based ink.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.BatteriesUse Tait Orca 5000 NiCd/NiMHbatteries or Tait Orca Elan/Excel/EclipseNiCd/NiMH batteries. For moreinformation on batteries, refer to theBattery Care Guide.IMPORTANTDo not put Tait Orca 5000 batteriesinto older battery chargers. Tait Orca5000 NiCd/NiMH batteries are ONLYfor Tait Orca battery chargers withsoftware version 2.07+.Radio ConfigurationYour Tait Orca radio has beenconfigured for your requirements byyour authorised Tait Dealer or yourcompany administrator. Therefore,some functions will vary in operationor will not be available. Theconfiguration information can bewritten onto this User Guide.PartsIf any parts are damaged or missing,report this to your authorised Tait dealerimmediately.DisabledTones: Beeps on / offEconomy Mode Control on / offOne Touch Call (Selcall)Channel's DTMF PresetFixed Selcall SequencePreset Call #1 (Selcall)Preset Call #2 (Selcall)Emergency (Selcall)Nuisance DeleteRepeater Talk Around on / offRepeater Access ToneHandset Mode on / offLow Power on / offToggle Monitor on / offDisable MonitorSquelch Override on / offInstall theAntennaInstall theBatteryIMPORTANTLong condition thebattery. Refer to theBattery ChargerUser Guide.Getting StartedPrinted in New ZealandFirst Use of RadioConventional FeaturesUse 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.Turnon radio,adjust speaker volume,select channel.Radio is stunned.Contact the despatcher.Handset ModeSpeaker volume is reduced so thatradio can be held near to the earlike a cellphone. Press PTT to talk,release PTT to listen.Monitor ModeListen to all traffic and all groupson a channel. Monitor modeautomatically turns off after a presettime.It can be reset by the despatcher orwhen some types of calls are made.It can be configured to overrideSelcall (Selcall mute) or both Selcalland CTCSS/DCS.Squelch OverrideThis overrides the squelch feature sothat all signals are made audible.This may improve the signal receptionin marginal areas, but will likelyincrease noise. It cannot be activatedwhen a scan group is selected. Setvia a function key.16-waySelectorNuisance DeleteIf a Channel in a Scan group is busyfor a long time and you do not wantto listen to the conversation, youcan temporarily remove it from thescanning regime using NuisanceDelete.To apply Nuisance Delete to thecurrently selected Channel, pressthe function key (if configured). Thiswill remove the currently selectedChannel from the scanning regime.Select the Scan Group again to resetand remove Nuisance Delete.FlashslowRadio power-up sequenceMedium pitchbeep, shortduration, twice.Flash medium Flash slowMedium pitch beep,short duration. Low pitch beep,short duration.Transmit at normal powerTransmit at low power Handset modeFunction turned on Function turned offChannel is busyFlash mediumMonitor or Squelch OverrideSlow flash = every 2 secondsMedium flash = every 1 secondFast flash = four per secondFlash fastMedium pitch warble, longduration, repeating.Call received but not answeredFlash fast continues until answered.Medium pitch beep, longduration, three times. Low pitch beep, for1.5 seconds.Low pitch beep, long duration. Medium pitch beep,short duration, twotimes.Call time is almost up,10 seconds to go Transmit timerhas expiredNo transmitChannel is busy or transmit isinhibited by Selcall muting. Waitor use a free channel. Squelch OverrideEconomy modeFlash slowFlashslowRepeater talkaround (RTA)Scan Group foractivity or greatestsignal strength Activity detectedon a Scan GroupFlashmediumSteadySteadySteadyFlash fastSelcall CallsPreset/Fixed SelcallShort press or Long pressSelect the appropriate Function Keyto make the call:Select a Selcall Channel.uPreset Call #1uPreset Call #2uFixed Selcall SequenceEmergency Calls andOne Touch SelcallsYou may need to Select aSelcall Channel.uEmergency CalluOne Touch CallPress PTT to talk. There is usually no need torespond to a Group Selcall.Receive a Selcall CallStandard ModeUsers on the sameChannel can hearthe message.RepeaterCTCSS/DCS ModeSub-audible tonesenable specificcalls to Channelsor Groups.Receive Receive IgnoreRepeaterSelcall ModeAudible tones (beeps)enable selective callsto be made toIndividuals or Groups.ReceiveRepeaterUsing the PTTPress PTT to talk to all personson the same Channel. ReleasePTT to listen. You can onlytransmit or receive on oneChannel at a time.Function KeyTo make a call, use a short press ora long press to operate the functionkeys 1&2. Then press PTT to talk andrelease PTT to listen. See RadioConfiguration for settings.When you select a Scan Groupof Channels, scanning for activitywill begin automatically.M5010-200-00-051 M5010-200-00-051Press PTT toTalk. Releaseto Listen.Short Condition thebattery every week.Emergency Call NumbersAntennaFunctionKey 1PTTPress to Talk,Release to Listen.StandardMicrophoneFunctionKey 2HandsetMicrophone16-way SelectorOn/Off andVolumeSpeakerLEDMain ItemsNotesRadio IdentificationGroup InformationPhoneticAlphabetAlpha ABravo BCharlie CDelta DEcho EFoxtrot FGolf GHotel HIndia IJuliet JKilo KLima LMike MNovember NOscar OPapa PQuebec QRomeo RSierra STango TUniform UVictor VWhisky WX-ray XYankee YZulu ZFunction Key 1Function Key 2Press PTT to talk.Release PTT to listen.ExternalFunctionKeys 1 and 2Handset modeIllustration showsthe recommendedmethod for use inhandset mode.Use the lowermicrophone to speak.Standard OperationIllustration shows therecommended methodfor standard operation.Use the uppermicrophone to speak.16-way SelectorTo make a call, turn to select to the desiredChannel or Scan Group, then press PTTto talk, release PTT to listen.IndicatorsFlash slowHandsetModeInactivityseconds =ExternalNote: Function keys use a toggle action e.g. on/offShort press is less than 1 secondLong press is more than 1 secondVolumeRadio ConfigurationWrite your settingsPerformanceTo maintain the optimum performance of the radio:uUse only the supplied antenna.uUse only the radio and accessories for their design purpose.uUse only accessories that are approved by Tait Electronics Ltd.uAvoid high temperatures. If the temperature exceeds 80ºC (176ºF) the radio will maketwo short high-pitched beeps and will not work. Temperatures above 90ºC (194ºF) causepermanent damage to the radio.uYour radio does not require routine maintenance. However, it is asophisticated electronic device and should be treated with care.u Clean the radio, accessories and charger weekly using a clean dry lint-freecloth. When cleaning, do not use solvents, detergents, alcohol, aerosol spraysor petroleum-based products.uClean the electrical contacts on the battery and charger weekly using a fibreglass pencil, or the graphite tip of a type 4h (#4) or harder pencil.uDo not put the radio and accessories in fluids.uDo not drop the radio onto hard surfaces, place it down carefully.uDo not use if the radio, antenna or accessories are damaged.uRepairs and modifications must only be carried out by a Tait approved dealer.uAlways have the D-Clip or protective cover installed to protectthe radio from dust ingress and electrostatic discharges.Looking after your RadiouIs radio turned on?uIs correct channel selected?uIs battery installed on radio?uIs battery charged?uIs antenna damaged?uIs battery charger working?ChecklistTroubleshootingRadio is incorrectlyconfigured. Contactyour authorised Taitdealer or your companyadministrator.Battery is low.Charge the battery.Battery istoo lowto operatethe radio. Turnoff the radio.Charge the battery.The temperature is toohigh. You should stoptransmitting and allowthe radio to cool down.High pitch beeptwice, shortduration.Low pitchbeep, longduration.SquelchSquelch allows reception ofintellgible signals that are abovethe factory-set signal threshold,thus reducing noise. Set via theMenu to city or country.Press PTT totalk. ReleasePTT to listen.Flash fastPress PTT to talk.Release PTT to listen. Press PTT to talk.Release PTT to listen.Select the appropriate Function Keyto make the call:Deferred Callback for Selcall: If busy, the call will be sent whenthe Channel is free: up to 15 tries (if configured).To cancel Selcall: Use the function key to turn the monitor off (auto-quiet timer), wait for the auto-quiet timer, or turn the radio off then on.Fast flashFastflashHigh pitchbeeps.Low pitchbeep every5 seconds.Slow flashShortPress LongPress ShortPress LongPressFlashmediumShort press or Long press
Looking after your BatteryuDo not put the battery in fluids.uDo not drop the battery onto hard surfaces. Place it down carefully.uRepairs and modifications must only be carried out by a Tait approveddealer.uTo maintain the optimum performance of the battery, refer to thesection on Battery Performance.Battery ProblemsCrystalline growth and the formation of inter-metallic compounds arethe main causes of poor battery performance.Conditioning helps to break up crystalline formations that cause reducedsurface area for charge and thus reduced capacity/shift life. Crystallineformations can cause self-discharge in extreme cases where the crystalsgrow through the separator.Conditioning also helps to break up the inter-metallic compounds thatcan form and cause resistance and thus reduced capacity/shift life.IMPORTANT: Excessive short and long conditioning will reduce the lifeof the battery. Follow these recommendations:uShort condition the battery weekly.uLong condition the battery only for the following reasons: on first useof new battery, if performance is poor, and after more than two weeksof storage.RecycleRecycle batteries thatare of no use. Contactyour authorised Taitdealer formore advice.Safety PrecautionsEarphones,Palmand LapelMicrophonesBatteryCharger6-WayMulti-ChargerBatteryAntennasAccessoryConnector KitsD-ClipLeather Carry CasesBelt LoopCar KitAccessoryAdaptorsHeadphonesServicing and Programming KitsSpeakerMicrophonesAccessoriesContact your authorised Tait DealerAccessory UseCarry CaseBelt LoopInstallingthe D-clipNote for AccessoriesTo use the belt loop,the accessory needsthe D-clip fitting.For example: a lapelmicrophone.Using theradio, lapelmicrophoneand carrycaseRemove bypeelingapartInstall theBelt LoopRemovingthe D-clipInstallingthe BatteryRemovingthe BatteryInstalling theRadio andCarry CaseRemoving the Radioand Carry CaseRotatethe CarryCase by180degreesSlide the CarryCase upwardsUnfastenthe Clip andremove theRadioInstallthe clipInstalltheRadioInstalltheCarryCaseBattery PerformanceBattery TypesThere are two types of battery for your Tait Orca radio: Nickel Cadmium(NiCd) and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH). NiCd batteries are the preferredchoice for shelf life, service life, high transmit duty cycles, extremetemperatures and general use. NiMH Batteries are best suited to lowtransmit duty cycles where a long standby duration is required.Battery SafetyDo not install or remove batteries in hazardous atmospheres as anexplosion or fire could occur, even if the radio is qualified for use in suchenvironments. A hazardous atmosphere has the potential for fire orexplosion from dusts, gases, liquids and solids.Battery StorageuIf storing the radio for long periods, remove the battery to ensure nopower loss.uFor best results, discharge the battery until the ‘low battery’ warningis given.uNiMH batteries can typically be useless after 2 years of storage at room temperature.uStore batteries in a cool and dry location, away from direct sunlight.uLong condition the battery after storage.Charging BatteriesTait Orca 5000 – IMPORTANTDo not put Tait Orca 5000 batteries into older battery chargers such asthe ‘green button’ models. Tait Orca 5000 NiCd/NiMH batteries are ONLYfor battery chargers with software version 2·07+. The software versionnumber is on the label underneath the battery charger.Charging Batteries – Tait Orca Elan, Excel and EclipseAll Tait Orca batteries (TOPB100, TOPB200, TOPB400, TOPB500, TOPB600,TOPB700) are compatible with Tait Orca radios and chargers (software version 2·07+). However, care needs to be taken to ensure appropriatechoice of belt clips and carry accessories.Battery Shift LifeBattery shift life is affected by many factors. For example:uTrunked radios will generally use more power than conventional radiosu1500mAh is the minimum recommended battery size for trunkedradiosuA radio on standby will use less power than a radio that is used totransmit and receive regularlyBattery Service LifeuBattery service life is ultimately reduced by the number of chargesand discharges, and the way it is treated.uBatteries can typically have a longer service life if there is some residualcharge remaining after every shift prior to recharging, and if the batteryis short conditioned every week.uAlthough important for battery maintenance, long conditioning andshort conditioning affect the battery service life, and should thereforenot be done more frequently than recommended.Battery TemperatureuTemperatures below –20ºC (–4ºF) will permanently damage NiMHbatteries.uNiHM batteries are not recommended for temperatures below 0ºC(32ºF) or above 40ºC (104ºF).uNiCd batteries are more resistant to very warm and cold environmentscompared with NiMH.Battery PerformanceWe recommend the use of a battery analyser to monitor the performance ofbatteries. Note that different analysers produce different results.To maintain the optimum performance of the battery:Note: Excessive short and long conditioning will reduce the life of the battery.Follow these recommendations to maintain the optimum performance of thebattery:uCharge the battery as soon as the radio gives the ‘low battery’ warning.uShort condition the battery weekly.uLong condition the battery only for the following reasons: on first use of newbattery, if performance is poor, and after more than two weeks of storage.uDo not charge a charged battery that has had little or no use.uDo not leave charged batteries in the charger for more than a day.uTurn the radio off when it is unattended for long periods.uClean electrical contacts of the battery and charger weekly using a fibre glasspencil, or the graphite tip of a type 4h (#4) or harder pencil.uUse only batteries that are approved by Tait Electronics Ltd.Battery Power Saving Features of a Typical Radio* A typical duty cycle is: 5% transmit, 5% receive, 90% standby.This is based on a typical 8 hour shift plus 1 hour break.Reduces transmissionpower from maximumto 1 Watt.Low, medium and higheconomy modes.Battery LifeBatteriesBattery CareEconomy mode Up to 15–25%Percent increasein shift life on5-5-90% duty cycle* MethodDescriptionNameFunction key orprogram the radioFunction key orprogram the radioTransmit in lowpower mode Up to 25%uWhen transmitting, hold the radio microphone 25–50mm (1–2 inches) from your mouth.uWhen transmitting, keep the antenna at least 25mm (1 inch) from any part of yourbody, especially your face and eyes.uTurn off the radio where radio waves could interfere with electronic devices.uTurn off the radio at fuel/gas stations.uTurn off the radio in an area where detonators/explosives are being used.uTurn off the radio before boarding/leaving an aircraft and whilst on board an aircraft.uDo not use the radio whilst driving vehicles or operating machinery.uDo not use earphones or headsets at high volume levels.uDo not transmit in frequency bands that are reserved for use by distress beacons, suchas 406 to 406.1 MHz.uDo not put the radio, battery or accessories in liquids as they will be damaged.uDo not allow children to play with the radio; it is not a toy.Hazardous AtmospheresA hazardous atmosphere has the potential for fire or explosion from dusts, gases, liquidsand solids. Make sure of the following in hazardous atmospheres:uTurn off the radio, unless the radio is qualified for use in hazardous atmospheres.uDo not replace batteries, even if the radio is qualified for use in hazardous atmospheres.uDo 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.uDo not modify the configuration of a radio that is qualified as intrinsically safe for usein hazardous atmospheres. If you do, it will not be qualified.Electromagnetic InterferenceTurn off your radio where radio waves could interfere with electronic devices. Some facilitiesuse equipment that is sensitive to Electromagnetic Interference such as: hospitals, medicalcentres, aircraft and some industrial facilities. Only use your radio in these situations if theradio is qualified for use in such areas.Note: The following warning applies to FCC approved radios in the 800 MHz and 900 MHzfrequency bands:FCC RF Exposure LimitsThis product generates radio frequency energy during transmissions. It is class-ified by the FCC as suitable for general population use in an uncontrolled ex-posure environment. The following conditions apply to the use of this radio:uIt must only be used with authorised accessories and antennas.uDo 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.

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