Tait TEL0032 Handheld Transceiver User Manual

Tait Limited Handheld Transceiver

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1231234567891011121314151617181920Type in the word you want. Theradio will search and display theclosest match.Tait Orca 5020ConventionalPortable RadioUser GuideSelect Channel mode.Select status label from list.Long press to Select Menu or Exit Menu. When in Menu,short press to Select or to Toggle a function e.g. on/offMenu scroll keys: Forwards and Backwards.Long press is fast scroll.Delete single character,Cancel or Back in Menu.HandsetModeAction ListRadio Configuration Write yoursettingsMaking Calls100% Synthetic Paper: Waterproof, Strong,Chemical Resistant, Recyclable. Solvent based ink.Inactivity seconds =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 (First Alpha Symbol)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 / offKeypad LockedToggle Monitor on / offDisable MonitorSquelch Override on / offBacklighting on / offNight Use on / offAdjust Contrast of DisplayExternalNote: Function keys use a toggle action e.g. on/offShort press is less than 1 secondLong press is more than 1 secondVolumeF3Alpha SymbolsMenuInstall theAntennaInstall theBatteryIMPORTANTLong condition thebattery. Refer to theBattery ChargerUser Guide.Getting StartedMenu scroll keys:Backwards ForwardsAntennaFunctionKey 1PTT. Pressto Talk,Releaseto Listen.StandardMicrophoneFunctionKey 2FunctionKey 3 or Action ListHandset MicrophoneAlphanumeric KeypadMenu, Select,Toggle (on/off) orSend (make call)16-waySelectorOn/Off and VolumeSpeakerClear, Cancel orBack in MenuLEDChannel is busy: WaitBattery 100% chargedBattery 60% chargedBattery LowDTMF Mode onMonitor Mode onScrollHandsetMode onScanning for activity or signalTransmit at normal powerTransmit at low powerRSSI. Signal strength indicator.Also for contrast indication.(15 maximum)Max.1WPrinted in New ZealandFirst Use of RadioUse 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.Radio ConfigurationWrite your settingsQueue:Call # of #ChannelSelect ModeCaller IDDisplayLong press to unlockTurnon radio,adjust speaker volume,select channel.Delete line of characters.Delete queued calls.Delete SDM.Exit without saving.Shortpress LongpressShortPress LongPress ShortPress LongPress ShortPress LongPressSelect from list. It can be a Channel, Selcall call, DTMF call, Statuscall, or combination. Short press to make the call.Activity found on channelsRepeaterTalk AroundMenuSet theScan GroupMembership:RSSI. Signal strength indicator: on/offAdjust contrast of displaySelectversionfrom list:Night use mode: on/off16-waySelectorEmergency Call NumbersRadio IdentificationGroup InformationDial number. Press to make call.Dial number. If buffered, press to makecall. To send A, B, C or D commands, press thePTT key whilst pressing 2, 5, 8 or 0.1. Enter a ShortData Message 3.Enter the RadioIdentification 4.Sendthe SDMCaller identityCall 1 of 7Software DatabaseCalibrationHardware Short press to delete the last character then a new search is made. Longpress to delete all search characters. To exit search, long press once or twice.When the word isdisplayed, you can alsoscroll the list.Handset mode: on/offTransmit at low power: on/offKeypad lockedDTMF dialling mode: normal/bufferedSquelch: city/countryMonitor (signalling override): on/offSquelch Override: on/offLong press to unlockEconomy mode: on/offDTMF Dial Tone Multi-Frequency. International standard. Tonesare used to dial direct to a landline. Example: communicatingwith telebanking systems.Normal Call = “blank”Priority Call = PShort Data Message (SDM) = MStatus Call = SYes: MemberNo: Not a MemberPriority 1 ChannelPriority 2 Channel16 Channels maximum.Remove a Channel (N).Set another Channel toP1/P2/T then the currentP/T Channel will become Y.Scan Group Membershipnot for SDMSelect a Channel. Then select the CTCSS/DCSsub-audible signalling used on the Channel,from the list.Selcall CallsDeferred Callback for Selcall If busy, the call will besent when Channel is free: up to 15 tries (if configured).Variable SelcallShort pressSelect Dial Selcall fromF3 Action List or MenuDial theSelcallnumber:Preset/Fixed SelcallLong pressShort press or Long pressSelect the appropriate Function Key to make the call.To exitSelcall:Select a Selcall Channel.Select a Selcall Channel.Press PTT totalk. ReleasePTT to listen.uPreset Call #1 (Selcall)uPreset Call #2 (Selcall)uFixed Selcall SequencePress PTT to talk. Release PTT to listen.To cancel the call:Change Channel or turn radio off.Emergency Calls and One Touch SelcallsSelect the appropriate Function Key to make the call.You may need toSelect a SelcallChannel.uEmergency Call (Selcall)uOne Touch Call. This usesthe first Alpha Symbol,which can be configuredas a Selcall call.Short press Long press Short press or Long pressPress PTT to talk.There is usually noneed to respond toa Group Selcall.Receive a Selcall CallExample: Caller IdentityReceive an SDM (Short Data Message)Long press todisplay message Scroll to readmessage DeletemessageSDM is alwaysqueued. Onlyone SDM can bequeued: thelatest SDM.Receive a Status MessageCalleridentityStatus Message (8 characters)or Status Number 00 to 99Call statusExample:Alphanumeric SearchPhoneticAlphabetAlpha 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 Zunknown = no IDThen select a Channel or a Scan Group.Short press2. ConfirmSelect aScan Group.ShortpressSelect aChannel.LongpressExit No SaveLong press:Exit & SaveUsing the PTTPress PTT to talk to allpersons on the sameChannel. Release PTTto listen.You can only transmitor receive on oneChannel at a time.Make a call usinga Function KeyUse a short press ora long press tooperate the functionkeys 1, 2, and 3. SeeRadio Configuration.FunctionKey 1FunctionKey 2FunctionKey 3 orAction ListPress PTTto talk.ReleasePTT tolisten.ExternalFunctionKeys 1and 2Handset OperationThe illustration shows therecommended methodfor handset operation.Use the lowermicrophone to speak.Standard OperationThe illustration showsthe recommendedmethod for standardoperation. Use the uppermicrophone to speak.Channel isbusy: WaituKeypadSelectChannelModeDial NumberShort pressTo Select:To Cancel:uScroll KeysSelectChannel ModeScroll to SelectShort press fornormal scroll.Long press forfast scroll.u16-way SelectorTurn to select from the first 16 in the list.ShortpressLongpress3 Methods to Select a Channel or a Scan Group:To make a call, select a Channel then press PTTto talk. Alternatively, use a Function Key.When you select a Scan Group of Channels,scanning for activity will begin automatically.SlowflashShort pressPress PTT to talk. Release PTT to listen.M5020-200-00-050 M5020-200-00-0502 Channels minimum.Add a Channel (Y).Press PTT toTalk. Releaseto Listen.Short Condition thebattery every week.Default Transmit ChannelShort press(a) Return call(b) Read status or message(c) Delete call or message (not automatic)Select callLongpressLongpressShortpressRadio Tones: on/offVolume of Radio Tones: high/lowKeypress Tones: on/off
Call InformationSafety PrecautionsEarphones,Palmand LapelMicrophonesBatteryCharger6-WayMulti-ChargerBatteryAntennasAccessoryConnector KitsD-ClipLeather Carry CasesBelt LoopCar KitAccessoryAdaptorsHeadphonesServicing and Programming KitsSpeakerMicrophonesAccessoriesContact your authorised Tait DealerKeypad lock is on.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 cleandry Q-tipTM/cotton bud.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 electostatic discharges.Looking after your RadioConventional FeaturesPerformanceTo 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 radiowill make two short high-pitched beeps and will not work. Temperaturesabove 90ºC (194ºF) cause permanent damage to the radio.To maintain the optimum performance of the battery:uShort condition the battery weekly.uLong condition the battery only for the following conditions: on first use,if performance is poor, and after more than two weeks of storage.uTurn the radio off when it is unattended for long periods.uClean electrical contacts of the battery and charger weekly, using a clean dryQ-tipTM /cotton bud.uUse only Tait Orca 5000 series battery chargers with software version 2.07+.RecycleRecycle batteries that are of no use.Contact your authorised Tait dealer for advice.Enter Security PIN codeusing keypad (personalidentification number).Long pressto unlockTroubleshootingIf the display is blank after turning on the radio and the radio turns itselfoff automatically after a few minutes, it is likely there is no power.Fast flash. Radio is incorrectly configured. Contact your authorisedTait dealer or your company administrator.Contact your authorised Tait dealer or your company administrator.Low pitch beep for 10seconds. Battery is toolow to operate the radio.Turn off the radio.Charge the battery.Slow flash. Low pitchbeep, short duration,every 5 seconds.Battery is low. Chargethe battery.High pitch beep, short duration,two times. Temperature is toohigh. Turn off the radio and allowthe radio to cool down in a coolplace.Fast flash. Highpitch beeps. Radiois stunned. Contactthe despatcher.BacklightingWhen you press a key, backlighting isturned on. It turns off after 1-10 secondsof no activity. Set via a function key.Handset modeSpeaker volume is reduced so that radiocan be held near to the ear like acellphone. Press PTT to talk, releasePTT to listen.Monitor modeListen to all traffic and all groups on achannel. Monitor mode automaticallyturns off after a preset time.It can be reset by the despatcher orwhen some types of calls are made.It can be configured to override Selcall(Selcall mute) or both Selcall andCTCSS/DCS.Squelch OverrideThis overrides the squelch feature so thatall signals are made audible. This mayimprove the signal reception in marginalareas, but will likely increase noise. Itcannot be activated when a scan groupis selected. Set via a function key.SquelchSquelch allows reception of intellgiblesignals that are above the factory-setsignal threshold, thus reducing noise.Set via the Menu to city or country.Night Use modeIf on, the keypad backlighting is turnedon when there is activity on the channelor if the keypad or selector is used.Turns off after 1 to 10 seconds of noactivity. Set via the Menu.SecurityAccessory 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 LoopInstalling theRadio andCarry CaseRemoving the Radioand Carry CaseRotatethe CarryCase by180degreesSlide the CarryCase upwardsUnfastenthe Clip andremove theRadioInstallthe clipInstalltheRadioInstalltheCarryCaseRemovingthe D-clipInstallingthe BatteryRemovingthe BatteryNuisance DeleteIf a Channel in a Scan group is busy fora long time and you do not want tolisten to the conversation, you cantemporarily remove it from the scanningregime using Nuisance Delete.To apply Nuisance Delete to thecurrently selected Channel, press thefunction key (if configured). This willremove the currently selected Channelfrom the scanning regime. Select theScan Group again to reset and removeNuisance Delete.FlashslowIndicatorsRadio 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 notanswered or queuedPress PTT to return the call.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 fastuIs the radio turned on?uIs the correct channel selected?uIs the battery installed on the radio?uIs the battery charged?uIs the antenna damaged?uIs the battery charger working properly?ChecklistStandard 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.ReceiveRepeaterAcknowledgement and status receivedfrom recipient of call.No Acknowledge. Recipient has notacknowledged your call.FCC RF Exposure LimitsThis product generates radio frequency energy during transmissions. Itis classified by the FCC as suitable for general population use in anuncontrolled exposure environment. The following conditions applyto 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.Additional Safety Precautions: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.

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