Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity da Dansk Undertegnede Tait Electronics Ltd erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TMAB1C, TMAD1C & TMAH5C overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. Se endvidere: http://eudocs.taitworld.com/ de Deutsch Hiermit erklärt Tait Electronics Ltd die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes TMAB1C, TMAD1C & TMAH5C mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. Siehe auch: http://eudocs.
About this guide This user’s guide provides information about TM8200 radios and is divided into two parts. ■ Part 1 explains how the TM8250 radio with the graphical display operates. ■ Part 2 outlines the installation procedure for all TM8200 radios. If you need further assistance or your radio does not operate as you expect, contact your radio provider. Important safety information This user’s guide also contains important safety and compliance information about using and installing TM8200 radios.
Changes to this guide In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or servicing of the equipment, Tait Electronics Ltd reserves the right to update both the equipment or this user’s guide, without prior notice. Website: For contact details and technical assistance, go to http://www.taitworld.com/, and http://support.taitworld.com/. Copyright information All information contained in this guide is the property of Tait Electronics Ltd. All rights are reserved.
Your radio’s settings Use the following table to list your radio’s programmed settings.
function keys 1 to 4 microphone socket volume control left selection key on/off key microphone press-to talk key (PTT) scroll keys display speaker Main menu right selection key radio status LEDs green red amber
Main menu: conventional mode Note: Only features programmed for your radio will be available.
Part 1: Radio operation About this guide .......................................................................... 3 Important safety information ....................................................................... 3 Safety warnings used in this guide .............................................................. 3 Feedback about this guide .......................................................................... 3 Changes to this guide ..................................................................
Making a call using your address book ...................................................... 32 Making an emergency call ........................................................................ 34 Receiving a call ........................................................................................ 34 Hearing faint and noisy signals ................................................................. 34 Troubleshooting .........................................................................
Safety and compliance warnings Radio frequency exposure information For your own safety and to ensure you comply with the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) radio frequency (RF) exposure guidelines, please read the following information before using this radio. Using this radio You should use this radio only for work-related purposes (it is not authorized for any other use) and if you are fully aware of, and can exercise control over, your exposure to RF energy.
■ ■ While you are transmitting (talking or sending data) on the radio, you must ensure that there is always a distance of 0.9m (35 inches) between people and the antenna. This is the minimum safe distance. Use the radio only with Tait-approved antennas and attachments, and make only authorized modifications to the antenna otherwise you could damage the radio and violate FCC regulations. Website: For more information on what RF energy is and how to control your exposure to it, go to http://www.fcc.
Note: Changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Tait Electronics Ltd may make its use illegal. Health, safety and electromagnetic compatibility in Europe In the European Community, radio and telecommunications equipment is regulated by Directive 1999/5/EC, also known as the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) directive. The requirements of this directive include protection of health and safety of users, as well as electromagnetic compatibility.
cover the electromagnetic compatibility of electrical or electronic equipment fitted to automotive vehicles. Note: To meet the requirements of Directive 72/245/EEC (as amended by 95/54/EC) installation of this product in a vehicle must be performed according to the instructions provided, and any guidelines of the vehicle manufacturer.
Getting started This section provides a brief description of your radio’s controls and indicators and explains how to use the radio’s menus. The following topics are covered in this section: ■ radio controls ■ radio indicators ■ navigating your radio’s menus ■ viewing your radio’s function key settings. Radio controls The radio controls are the PTT key, volume control, on/off key, scroll keys, selection keys and function keys.
press-to-talk (PTT) key microphone display radio status LEDs green red amber speaker on/off key volume control microphone socket function keys 1 to 4 left selection key Symbol scroll keys Main menu right selection key Name Function PTT key press and hold to transmit and release to listen volume control rotate to change the speaker volume on/off key turn the radio on or off with a long press left selection key action determined by the text above the left selection key right selection key action
Radio indicators The radio display, LED indicators and the radio’s audible tones all combine to give you information about the state of your radio. The most common operation of the radio display and indicators is described in the following sections. Note: The way these indicators behave may be affected by the way your radio is programmed. Radio display The messages and icons you see in your display depend on the radio’s current operating mode, and the way the radio was programmed.
Radio display icons Icon Meaning received signal strength indicator (RSSI) (green LED glowing): the more bars on this indicator, the stronger the signal being received by your radio.
LED indicators LED red (transmit) Meaning glowing: your radio is transmitting flashing: your transmit timer is about to expire, or your radio is stunned, or your call time is about to expire (MPT trunked mode) green glowing: you are receiving (receive) flashing: you have received a call amber glowing: your radio is scanning a group of (scanning or channels for activity (conventional mode) or network) network service is available (MPT trunked mode) flashing: your radio has detected activity on a channel, an
Navigating your radio’s menus Your radio has a number of menus available, each containing lists or submenus. The menus available will depend on the way your radio is programmed. Using the Main menu Whenever Menu appears above the right selection key , you are able to open the Main menu by pressing . Use the scroll keys or to move through the list of menus. When the menu you want is highlighted, press Select to open the menu you have chosen.
Using the left selection key Quick Access menu Your radio may be programmed so that your left selection key acts as a shortcut to another frequently used menu. If this menu has been programmed, the text for left selection key corresponds to the menu. To use this Quick Access menu, press your left selection key , and the associated menu appears. Viewing your radio’s function key settings Your radio’s four function keys can have programmed functions assigned to each key.
Basic operation This section describes the basic operations of your radio. The following topics are covered in this section: ■ turning the radio on and off ■ entering your personal identification number ■ adjusting the speaker volume ■ turning on control-head backlighting. Turning the radio on and off Give a long press of the on/off key to turn the radio either on or off. When the radio is first turned on, the red, green and amber LEDs flash briefly and the radio gives two short beeps.
Adjusting the speaker volume Rotate the volume control clockwise to increase the speaker volume and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. The volume control also changes the volume level of the radio’s audible indicators. Note: Your radio may be programmed with a minimum volume level. Turning on control-head backlighting The radio’s display and keypad light up when backlighting is on. This normally only happens when a key is pressed or a call is received.
Toggling backlighting on and off by using the Main menu When backlighting is turned on using the menu, it remains on until the setting is changed to off, regardless of radio activity. 1 Select Menu>Radio Settings> Display Settings>Backlighting. 2 In the Backlighting menu, chose either On or Off. 3 Press Select.
Operating in conventional mode The following topics are covered in this section: ■ selecting a channel or scanning group ■ selecting a zone ■ checking that a channel is clear ■ making a call ■ making a local call ■ making a call using your address book ■ making an emergency call ■ receiving a call ■ hearing faint and noisy signals.
Selecting a channel or scan group by using the Main menu 1 Select Menu>Channels. 2 In the Channels menu, scroll through the list of channels and scan groups until the channel or scan group you want appears. 3 Press Done. If you have selected a scan group, the amber LED glows and the scanning icon appears in the icon bar. Selecting a channel or scan group by using your Quick Access menu 1 Press one of the scroll keys or to open the Channels menu.
Selecting a zone A zone is a collection of channels. To select a zone you may be able to either: ■ use the Main menu, or ■ use your Quick Access menu. Selecting a zone by using the Main menu 1 Select Menu>Zones. 2 In the Zones menu, scroll through the list of zones until the one you want appears. 3 Press Select. Your radio may now display the zone information in two ways: — the zone icon appears in the icon bar — the zone indication appears below the channel information.
Selecting a zone by using your Quick Access menu 1 Press one of the scroll keys or to open the Zones menu. Alternatively, the left selection key may be programmed as your Quick Access menu. In this case, press the left selection key to access the Zones menu. 2 Scroll through the list of zones until the zone you want appears. 3 Press Select. Your radio may now display the zone information in two ways: — the zone icon appears in the icon bar — the zone indication appears below the channel information.
Note: Your radio may be programmed to activate monitor whenever the microphone is off the microphone clip. To activate monitor, you may be able to either: ■ remove the microphone from the microphone clip, ■ use a programmed function key, or ■ use the Main menu. Activating monitor by using a function key 1 Press the monitor function key to activate monitor and hear any traffic on the channel. While monitor is on, the green LED flashes continually and the monitor icon appears in the icon bar.
3 Press Select. While monitor is on, the green LED flashes continually and the monitor icon appears in the icon bar. Making a call 1 Select the required channel or scan group. 2 Check that the channel is clear. If the green LED is glowing, the channel is busy and you may not be able to transmit. 3 Once the channel is clear (the green LED is off), lift the microphone off the microphone clip. 4 Hold the microphone about 5cm (2 inches) from your mouth and press the PTT key to transmit.
Making a local call Each channel on your radio may have one or more local calls programmed. To make a local call you may be able to either: ■ use a programmed function key, ■ use the Main menu, or ■ use your Quick Access menu. Making a local call by using a function key 1 Select the required channel. 2 Press the function key programmed for the local call you want. The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows and the transmit icon appears in the icon bar.
Making a local call by using your Quick Access menu 1 Select the required channel. 2 Press one of the scroll keys or to open the Local Calls menu. 3 Scroll through the list of local calls until the call you want appears. 4 Press Send. The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows and the transmit icon appears in the icon bar. Making a call using your address book Your Address Book menu has a programmed list of calls, which can be made from any channel or zone.
The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows and the transmit icon appears in the icon bar. Making an address-book call by using the Main menu 1 Select Menu>Address Book. 2 In the Address Book menu, scroll through the list of calls until the call you want appears. 3 Press Send. The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows and the transmit icon appears in the icon bar.
3 Press Send. The call details appear in the display, the red LED glows and the transmit icon appears in the icon bar. Making an emergency call You may be able to activate emergency mode by using a programmed function key. 1 Press the function key programmed for emergency mode and an emergency call is sent to your dispatcher, or some other predetermined location. While emergency mode is active, your radio may cycle between receive and transmit, so that your dispatcher can hear any activity near the radio.
To activate squelch override, you may be able to either: ■ use a programmed function key, or ■ use the Main menu. Turning squelch override on and off by using a function key 1 Press the function key programmed for squelch override to unmute the radio. The message Squelch override activated appears on the display. While squelch override is on, the green LED flashes continually and the squelch override icon appears in the icon bar. 2 To turn squelch override off, press the squelch override function key again.
While squelch override is on, the green LED flashes continually and the squelch override icon appears in the icon bar. Squelch override remains on until there is a further long key press. Activating squelch override by using the Main menu 1 Select Menu>Radio Settings> Function Settings> Squelch Override. 2 In the Squelch Override menu, chose On then press Select. The message Squelch override activated appears in the display.
Troubleshooting The following topics are covered in this section: ■ when your radio won’t turn on ■ removing the microphone ■ removing the radio from the vehicle ■ describing the radio’s audible tones. When your radio won’t turn on If the red, green and amber LEDs on the control head do not light up when the radio is turned on, it is likely that no power is reaching the radio.
Removing the radio from the vehicle c a d a b 1 Switch off the radio. 2 Unscrew the four thumb screws a that secure the radio to the U-bracket b . 3 Carefully lift the radio clear of the U-bracket. 4 Disconnect the antenna c and power cable d from the rear of the radio. Describing the radio’s audible tones The following table summarizes the radio’s audible tones.
Action and tone one short, lowpitched beep Meaning function deactivated: a function key has been pressed and the corresponding function has been turned off one long, lowinvalid key press: the action you have pitched beep attempted is not permitted, or transmission inhibited: you have attempted to transmit but for some reason transmission is not permitted at this time one short, highradio is stunned: the radio has been pitched beep made inoperable by your service provider two short beeps radio is revived: t
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Part 2: Radio installation procedures Installation warnings ................................................................. 42 Safe radio mounting ................................................................................. 42 Interference with the vehicle’s electronic systems ...................................... 42 Preparation when drilling holes ................................................................. 43 Vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) ..................................
Installation warnings The following topics are covered in this section: ■ safe radio mounting ■ interference with the vehicle’s electronic systems ■ preparation when drilling holes ■ vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) ■ radio installation in gas or fuel tankers ■ non-standard radio installations ■ negative ground supply. Safe radio mounting Caution: Mount the radio securely so that it will not break loose in the event of a collision.
If the vehicle contains such equipment, consult the vehicle manufacturer or dealer in order to determine whether these electronic circuits will perform normally when the radio is transmitting. Preparation when drilling holes Caution: When drilling holes in the vehicle, check that drilling at the selected points will not damage existing wiring, petrol tanks, fuel lines, brake pipes or battery cables.
Non-standard radio installations The installation U-bracket described in this guide has been designed so that there is enough airflow around the radio to provide cooling. If a non-standard installation method is used, care must be taken that sufficient heat can be dissipated from the radio heatsink fins and the bottom surface of the radio chassis. For this to be achieved, there must be a gap of more than 10mm (3/8 inch) between the bottom surface of the radio chassis and the mounting surface.
Installation planning The procedures outlined in this and the following sections are for installing a TM8200 radio in a vehicle, using a standard U-bracket. The following topics are covered in this section: ■ MPT 1362 code of practice ■ checking equipment ■ installation tools ■ selecting the mounting position. MPT 1362 code of practice TM8200 radios should be installed in accordance with the MPT 1362 Code of Practice.
— fuse holders — receptacles for a remote speaker (speaker not included) — BNC or mini-UHF antenna plug. Installation tools The following installation tools may be required: ■ portable drill and drill bit ■ Pozidriv screwdriver ■ 8mm (5/16 inch) socket (or Pozidriv screwdriver) ■ BNC or mini-UHF crimp tool ■ fuse crimp tool ■ in-line RF power meter capable of measuring forward and reflected power at the operating frequency of the radio.
Radio Installation The following topics are covered in this section: ■ installing and removing the control head ■ installing the microphone ■ installing the antenna ■ installing the power cable ■ mounting the U-bracket ■ installing the radio in the U-bracket ■ checking the installation ■ other installation options. Installing and removing the control head Caution: The control head contains devices which can be damaged by static discharges.
2 1 2 Removing the control head Caution: During this procedure, take care that the controlhead seal is not damaged. Damage to this seal reduces environmental protection. 1 On the underside of the radio, insert a 5mm (3/16 inch) flat-bladed screwdriver between the control head and the control-head seal, in either position 1 or 2 . Insertion points 1 and 2 are lever points and are indicated on the radio chassis by a dot-dash-dot pattern (• •).
Installing the microphone A microphone and microphone clip are only used for radios with a user interface. Caution: The microphone grommet must be installed whenever the microphone is plugged into the microphone socket. When installed, the grommet has two functions: ■ to prevent damage to the microphone socket when there is movement of the microphone cord, and ■ to ensure that the control head is sealed against water, dust and other environmental hazards.
Installing the antenna Install the external antenna according to the supplier’s instructions. Good quality 50 ohm coaxial cable must be used, such as RG58 or UR76. Caution: The cable should be routed in a manner that minimizes coupling into the electronic control systems of the vehicle. Caution: Avoid sharp bends in the cable. These distort the cable and alter its electrical characteristics.
Installing the power cable One end of the power cable is connected to the vehicle battery and the other end plugs into the radio’s power connector. Power connector The following table explains the pin allocations for the power connectors on both 25W and 40W/50W radios.
vehicle owner has the necessary information to make all electronic equipment function correctly after battery reconnection. Caution: If the battery is not disconnected, exercise extreme caution throughout the installation and install the fuses only when the installation is ready to be checked (see “Checking the installation” on page 54). 1 Disconnect the vehicle’s battery, unless specifically prohibited from doing so by the customer, vehicle manufacturer, agent or supplier.
Mounting the U-bracket The U-bracket can be used to install the radio on the dashboard or on any sufficiently flat surface, using the self-drilling screws and washers provided in the installation kit. Caution: When mounting the radio, check whether the mounting surface needs to be reinforced. Caution: The U-bracket must be installed using at least four screws. 1 If the U-bracket is being mounted over a curved surface, bend the U-bracket tabs slightly, to match the surface shape.
Installing the radio in the U-bracket 1 Connect the antenna and power cables to the rear of the radio. 2 Position the radio in the U-bracket so that the holes in the U-bracket line up with the holes in the radio chassis. 3 Screw the radio into position using the four thumb screws but without fully tightening the screws. 4 Position the radio in the U-bracket for best viewing angle, then tighten the thumb screws. Checking the installation 1 Insert the fuses into the power leads.
4 Transmit and measure the forward and reflected power levels. Less than 4% of the forward power should be reflected. If this is not achieved, check the installation, including the antenna length. 5 Radios with a user interface only: Once the reflected power levels are within tolerance, make a call to another party on the radio (see “Making a call” on page 30). Other installation options Contact your radio provider for further information.
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