Tait TEL0051 Mobile Transceiver User Manual T2040

Tait Limited Mobile Transceiver T2040

Operators Manual T2040

Operator’s ManualT2040 Series IIT2040II
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02/01 IPN: 409-20400-03 3ContentsIntroduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Safety Training Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6WARNING: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6T2040II Controls and Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Keypad Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Keypad Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Display Window Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Display Window Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Switching the Radio On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Checking Network Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Call Setup and Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Transmit Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Requesting a Call from your Despatcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Unanswered Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Returning an Unanswered Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Group Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Re-establishing a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Last Incoming Caller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Last Called Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Emergency Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Advanced User Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Alphanumeric Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Call Queuing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Changing Trunked Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Despatcher Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Do Not Disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Economy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Short Data Messages (SDMs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Receiving an SDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18SDM Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Using Alphanumeric Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Sending an SDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Exiting SDM Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Status Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Receiving a Status Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
402/01 IPN: 409-20400-03Making a Status Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Trunking Call Set up and Special Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Most Common Trunking Call Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22MPT1343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22ANN Fleet Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Preset Numbers and Conventional Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Most Common Special Trunking Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Optional Accessories for T2040II Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
02/01 IPN: 409-20400-03 5IntroductionThe Tait T2040II radio is a state-of-the-art mobile radio that provides outstanding communi-cation flexibility in both conventional and trunked mobile radio systems. The T2040II is micro-processor controlled which allows it to be configured to suit your personal needs and those ofyour fleet, for greater communication effectiveness.T2040II Control HeadPTT keydisplay windowalphanumeric keypadon/off volume knobfunction keystatus keydespatcher keyalphanumeric keyfunction keypadup/down keysclear keyenter keymicrophonesocket
602/01 IPN: 409-20400-03Safety Training InformationWARNING:This product product generates Radio Frequency energy during transmis-sions. It is classified as suitable for ‘Occupational Use Only’. It is not intend-ed for general use in uncontrolled environments.It must only be used with authorised accessories and antennas.The operator must ensure that the minimum safe distance between personsand the antenna is maintained during transmissions.Do not exceed a duty cycle ratio of 50% transmit mode to standby or receivemodes. The radio is in transmit mode when the PTT button on the micro-phone is pressed or the ‘TX’ indicator shows.Safe distances from each antenna are as follows:Switch the radio off at petrol filling stations. Switch the radio off in the vicinity of explosive devices (such as in a quarrythat uses blasting techniques).Use of a handheld microphone or a radio while driving could contravene thelegislation that applies in your country or state. Please check the vehicleregulations in your own country.Antenna Gain Minimum Safe DistanceProduct (dBi) (metres) (inches)T20X0-K27 4.5 0.82 32.4T20X0-3XX 2.15 0.63 24.65.15 0.88 34.8
02/01 IPN: 409-20400-03 7T2040II Controls and IndicatorsThe T2040II control head includes the following keys and indicators:Keypad FunctionsThe keypad functions are as follows:DespatcherShort press: accesses a preset number (usually your basedespatcher). This is a one touch dialling key.Long press: if call queuing is enabled, this changes the mode ofoperation between call queuing and normal mode.Long press: if the radio is in despatcher mode, this changes thedisplay from call queuing to normal mode.StatusShort press: used to send status calls using alphanumeric labelmode, and to select preprogrammed status messages to indicateyour own present status (such as “EN ROUTE” or “AT LUNCH”).Long press: used to access short data message (SDM) entrymode.Alphanumeric Used to scroll and select or enter alphanumeric labels associatedwith preset numbers preprogrammed into your radio. It can alsobe used to view an alphanumeric status label of an incomingstatus call and to enter and view SDMs.FunctionLong press: toggles the level of the confidence tones from normalto quiet. At each press, the radio sounds a sample tone at the newlevel.Short press: may function as a one touch dialling key or it mayactivate or disable an auxiliary device, such as a scrambler or anexternal alert unit (e.g. car horn).Up / Down Used to scroll through entries in the call queue, or a list of presetnumber labels or status labels. Also used to scroll through anSDM or to edit an SDM.Clear Used to end calls, and to clear ‘call back’ numbers in the queueand the ‘do not disturb’ facility. It also operates automatically aftera period of inactivity determined by the network, or when you putthe microphone back on hook.Enter Used to initiate a call and to select items. Star/Hash Used at the end of dialling sequences and for special operations.0 to 9[ABC] to [WXYZ] Used for dialling and for entering alphanumeric data for labels,when the indicator beside the Alphanumeric key is illuminated.
802/01 IPN: 409-20400-03Keypad IndicatorsDisplay Window IndicatorsThe LCD window provides you with direct visual access to information and messages aboutthe status of your calls and your radio.Note:Your T2040II has the ability to display messages in languages other than English. This option is selected during programming.Display Window Indicators●Indicates that your radio is queuing incoming calls.●Indicates that your radio is in alphanumeric entry or label selection mode. Theindicator flashes when there is an incoming status call with an associated alpha-numeric label or when there is an incoming SDM.●Indicates that the displayed call is a status call or an SDM, or that your radio is atpresent in status label selection mode or SDM entry mode.●Indicates that either the auxiliary device or mode that is controlled by the Functionkey is currently active.●Indicates that these keys may be used to display another entry in the queue, toscroll through a list of preset number labels or status labels, to scroll through anSDM or to edit an SDM.●TXTransmitYour radio is transmitting. This indicator should appear each time you pressthe PTT key.WAITWaitThe network is in the process of setting up a call and is not yet ready for youto begin speaking.GOGoYour radio has established a call between you and another party and youare now able to speak to them.Scrolling availableYour radio in alphanumeric preset number mode or in status label selectionmode and you are now able to scroll through a list of choices using the Upand Down keys ( / ).
02/01 IPN: 409-20400-03 9SVCServiceThis indicator has three functions:On: your radio has access to a network and is ready to make or accept calls.Flashing: your radio does not currently have access to a network. It isattempting to find a site it is authorised to use, or it may be out of range ofa network signal.Off: your radio is in conventional mode.
1002/01 IPN: 409-20400-03Basic OperationsSwitching the Radio On and OffSwitch the radio on by rotating the volume knob clockwise to about one third of its maximumsetting. You will feel a click as the knob leaves the ‘off’ position. The control head display thenshows a power-up message.Switch the radio off by rotating the volume knob fully anticlockwise.Your T2040II retains some settings when it is turned off. When you next turn it on, the radiouses these settings.Volume ControlA long press of the Function key ( ) toggles the confidence tone level between ‘normal’and ‘quiet’. Press and hold the Function key for at least one second to hear a sample tonefrom the speaker (similar tones are emitted by the radio during normal use1). Repeat this action to hear the same tone at the alternative level (normal or quiet), and selectyour preferred tone level. Adjust the volume knob for comfortable listening.Note:If the Function key ( ) is programmed to operate an auxiliary device, it may not be able to change the tone level as well.You may need to finally adjust the volume when you receive your first call.Checking Network AccessCheck that the SVC indicator appears in the bottom of the display window within a few secondsof power-up.This shows that your radio has logged on to the network. If the SVC indicator is flashing, youmay be out of the coverage area of your network. If this is not the case consult your Taitdealer.1The T2040II has either the MPT or ‘Tait-standard’ set of tones available. One set is selected during programming. This man-ual refers only to the ‘Tait-standard’ tones.
02/01 IPN: 409-20400-03 11Making a CallThere are four different ways of making a call using your T2040II:1Enter the full number of the required party using the alphanumeric keypad and thenpress either the Hash key ( ) or PTT key to send the call.2Enter short dial preset numbers using the alphanumeric keypad and then press theHash key ( ) or PTT key to send the call. 3Use the Despatcher key ( ) or Function key ( ). These keys can be assignedpreprogrammed numbers and used for one touch calling. The Despatcher key ( )is usually programmed to be your base despatcher.4Press the Alphanumeric key ( ) to enter alphanumeric mode. Use the Up andDown keys ( / ) to scroll through a list of labels, until the label of the requiredparty is shown in the display. Press the Hash key ( ) or PTT key to send the call.(See “Advanced User Operations”, on page 15 for more information on alphanumericdialling.)Note:The TX indicator illuminates each time you operate the PTT key.Call Setup and TransmissionYou may hear call set-up tones, pip.. pip.. pip.., and the WAIT indicator illuminates. When thecalled unit rings, the tone changes to buzz, buzz... buzz, buzz.... If the network accepts yourcall but cannot connect it immediately, you hear a similar tone to the call setup tone, but lower-pitched, pip.. pip.. pip.. pip, and the WAIT indicator flashes.When the called party answers, the WAIT indicator turns off, the tones stop and the GO indicatorilluminates. Proceed with the call as follows:1Lift the microphone off its hook and hold it about 5 cm from your mouth. 2Squeeze the PTT key and speak clearly into the microphone. Release the PTT keywhen you have finished talking.3End the call by placing your microphone back onto its hook or by pressing the Clear key(). The network may also end the call if neither you nor the other party transmits for a pre-determined time.Transmit TimerYour T2040II is fitted with a preprogrammed timer to limit the maximum length of transmis-sions. Your radio sounds five tones, beginning eight seconds before the call is automatically‘cleared down’. You must release the PTT key before proceeding.
1202/01 IPN: 409-20400-03Requesting a Call from your DespatcherNote:Your radio needs to be programmed to call your despatcher for this function to operate.Press the Despatcher key ( ). If the call is accepted, you hear a single high-pitched tone,peeeeee, lasting three seconds. This places your call in the despatcher’s queue and thedespatcher will call you back as soon as possible.If the call is not accepted, you hear a single low-pitched tone, brrrrrrr, and one of the ‘call fail’messages is displayed.Unanswered CallsIf you make a call and receive no reply from the called party within a short time, your radiosounds tones and displays the following messages:Returning an Unanswered CallA call which you are unable to answer within a period determined by the network becomes an‘unanswered call’. The ringing tone changes to a high pitched chirp. The DESPATCHER indicatormay illuminate and the number of unanswered calls is shown on the left of the display. Thecalling party number shows on the right of the display, in the same way as a received call isdisplayed. Any further calls are now queued.1Press the PTT key to call the party shown on the display, or2Use the Up and Down keys ( / ) to scroll through the call list and choose anunanswered call. Press the PTT key to make the call.3To clear an unanswered call from the queue of calls, without calling the party back,scroll through the list of unanswered calls using the Up and Down keys ( / )until that call is displayed, then press the Clear key ( ).Message displayed Tone Called party ActionENGAGEDbroken low pitched toneThe called party is engaged on another call or does not accept your call.call again laterNOT HOMEsingle low pitched toneThe called party’s radio is turned off or out of range of the system.call again laterSYS BUSY(system busy)single low pitched toneThe network is too busy to handle the call request at this time.call again laterN/U(number unobtainable)single low pitched toneThe dialled number you have entered is not supported by the network.check the number you have dialled
02/01 IPN: 409-20400-03 13Receiving a CallWhen you receive an incoming call, your radio alerts you with a ringing tone like a telephoneand the identity of the calling party is displayed, as follows:Depending on your network and how your T2040II is programmed, you can respond to thecall as follows:1You can accept the call by lifting the microphone off its hook or momentarily pressingthe PTT key. You then hear the call set-up tone, pip.. pip.. pip.., and the WAIT indicator illuminatesbriefly before the ‘call ready’ GO indicator illuminates. Alternatively, if you do not want to accept the call, press the Clear key ( ) and thecall is then cancelled.2When your radio receives an incoming call, two short tones, beep, beep, sound from thespeaker and the GO indicator illuminates. Answer the call by lifting the microphone offits hook. No further tones will be heard.Group CallsIf the incoming call is a group call, you hear a single ring and then the caller broadcasts amessage to all members of your group. It is not normally necessary to reply.Re-establishing a CallWhen a call has been ended and no other function is active, your T2040II displays the identityof the last party called. This enables you to easily re-establish a call. Message displayed Example ExplanationLabel VEHICLE7 The calling party is one of the preset numbers with a labelprogrammed in your radio.Preset number 8The calling party is one of the preset numbers without alabel programmed in your radio.Identity number 20-89 The calling party is in the same fleet as your radio but isnot preprogrammed.System message OFLT Out Of Fleet: the calling party is not in the same fleet asyour radio and is not preprogrammed.System message PHONE Call from the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network)System message PABX Call from the PABX (Private Automatic Branch Exchange)G + message Group callE +message Emergency call
1402/01 IPN: 409-20400-03Last Incoming CallerRe-establish a call to your last incoming caller as follows:Note:This option must be enabled during radio programming.1When an incoming call that you have accepted is terminated, the call-back facilitystores the caller’s number in a special memory, so that you can return the call. As youhang up, this is shown by the message “CBK”, together with the identity of the callingparty.2Briefly squeeze the PTT key. You may hear call set-up tones, pip.. pip.. pip.., and theWAIT indicator illuminates. When the called unit rings, the tone changes to buzz, buzz...buzz, buzz .... When the called party answers, the WAIT indicator turns off, the tonesstop and the GO indicator illuminates. 3Proceed with the conversation, or discard the incoming caller’s number by pressing theClear key ( ).Last Called PartyRe-establish a call to your last called party as follows:1Your T2040II remembers the last number you called (as opposed to the number of aparty who called you), and it is displayed when no other function is active.2To redial this party, press the PTT key.3You may hear the call set-up tones and you can proceed with the conversation after theGO indicator illuminates.Emergency OperationYour T2040II can be set up to make an emergency call to a preprogrammed party (usuallyyour base or despatcher). This facility may be accessible via a switch fitted externally to theradio.1To make an emergency call, operate the hidden switch. This will cause no change tothe front panel indicators of the T2040II, but the radio calls the pre-programmed party.The radio then adopts a transmit/receive cycle which allows the base or despatcher tomonitor activity in the vicinity of the radio.2To remove the radio from emergency mode, turn the radio off and back on, withoutoperating the emergency switch.
02/01 IPN: 409-20400-03 15Advanced User OperationsMany of the advanced operations detailed in this section must be enabled during program-ming of the T2040II. Consult your Tait dealer to find out which of these features have beenenabled in your radio.Alphanumeric Entry ModeYour T2040II can be programmed with up to 100 preset numbers, each of which can beaccessed from the keypad using an alphanumeric label of up to eight characters. The labelmay be a person’s name, a radio’s name, a group name or an acronym which helps you findthe appropriate preset number. Each preset number may contain a complete trunking callsetup message, including status calls.To select a preset number by its alphanumeric label, proceed as follows:1Press the Alphanumeric key ( ) to enter alphanumeric entry mode.2Use the Up and Down keys ( / ) to scroll through the list of labels and chooseone for the required preset number, or enter the label of the required preset number,using the keypad. A star appears in the display as you type each character, until the radio recognises thelabel. The label is then displayed in full.3Press the Hash key ( ) to make the call to the selected label.Example:You wish to call your BASE. The sequence of keystrokes and the corresponding display characters that appear, is as follows: Press key Characters displayed ExplanationMost recent selection displayedLabel not yet identifiedLabel not yet identifiedNew label identifiedBASE is called and its number is displayed after the call
1602/01 IPN: 409-20400-03Call QueuingIf you need to leave your T2040II unattended, incoming calls can be saved as ‘call-back’messages for you to return later. All calls except group calls, PABX and PSTN calls can bequeued, as follows:1Enter ----486666 using the keypad, or keep the Despatcher key ( ) pressed until theDESPATCHER indicator illuminates.Incoming calls from other radios are now queued by your radio. The display shows thenumber of queued calls on the left and the identity of the calling party on the right, inthe same way as a received call is displayed. The most recent call is displayed until youscroll through the queue.2Press the PTT key to call the party shown on the display, or3Use the Up and Down keys ( / ) to scroll through the calls and choose anunanswered call from the queue. Press the PTT key to make the call.4To clear a queued call from the queue without calling the party, select it and press theClear key ( ).5To disable call queuing, enter 6666486666 using the keypad, or keep the Despatcher key( ) pressed until the DESPATCHER indicator turns off. Incoming calls are now received normally. The call queue remains intact and you canreinstate call queuing at any time.Note:With call queuing enabled, it is still possible to make calls by dialling any number, using the keypad.Changing Trunked NetworksThe T2040II can operate in two completely separate trunking networks. To do this, the radiomust be programmed with the parameters of each network. You may wish to change networksbecause you are out of reach of the current network (the SVC indicator is flashing) or you needto have access to the second trunking network.1Press ----7006666 to display the name of the current trunked network.2Press ----7016666 to change to network 1 or ----7026666 to change to network 2, or 3If your radio has preset labels programmed to change networks, press the Alphanu-meric key ( ) and use the Up and Down keys ( / ) to find the name ofthe new network. Briefly press the PTT key or the Hash key to ( ) initiate thechange.The radio displays the name of the new network, followed by a power-up message.4Check to see that the SVC indicator appears within a few seconds. If it keeps flashing,you may be out of the coverage area of this network.
02/01 IPN: 409-20400-03 17Despatcher OperationThe T2040II may be used for despatcher operation, mounted on top of its companion T2008power supply, as shown below.Note:If your T2040II is to be used as a despatcher, this must be enabled during programming.1The radio powers up in despatcher mode. To see the normal display give a long pressthe Despatcher key ( ).2To return to the despatcher display, give a long press the Despatcher key again.The procedure for viewing and returning calls is identical to that outlined in “CallQueuing”, on page 16.Incoming despatcher calls are appended to the bottom of the call queue, whether the radio isin normal or despatcher mode. Normal calls to your radio, group calls, PSTN calls and someother calls are not queued, and request immediate despatcher attention.If the despatcher’s call queue is empty when a call is received, the radio emits a continuoustone, chirp..... chirp, which may be stopped by returning the call or by pressing any of theradio’s keys.It is still possible to make calls by dialling any number using the keypad.Do Not DisturbIf you do not want to accept any calls for a while, the radio can be placed into a ‘do not disturb’mode. Note that it is not possible to have call queuing and ‘do not disturb’ active at the sametime. Enabling call queuing automatically clears the ‘do not disturb’ facility.1To set ‘do not disturb’ on, enter ----496666 using the keypad. The radio displays themessage “QUIET”.All calls are now rejected and the calling party is notified that you are currently not tobe disturbed. The calls will not be put in the call queue.T2008 power supplyT2040II radio
1802/01 IPN: 409-20400-032To clear ‘do not disturb’, enter 6666496666 using the keypad, or press the Clear key ( ).The “QUIET” message is removed, and the radio returns to the mode it was in previously.Note:With ‘do not disturb’ enabled, it is still possible to make calls by dialling numbers using the keypad.Economy ModeThe T2040II incorporates an economy mode, which is activated after a pre-determined periodof inactivity. Some internal circuitry and the back-lighting for the display, function and channelkeys is turned off, to conserve battery power.To restore power:1Operate any of the front panel controls or the PTT key.2If the radio receives a call, the radio is restored to full activity.Short Data Messages (SDMs)Your T2040II radio can be used to receive and send Short Data Messages (SDMs). Forexample, numeric reference codes and alphanumeric status text can be sent betweenT2040II radios.Receiving an SDMAn incoming SDM is put in the call queue and the message “M” appears on the left of thedisplay, with the callers identity on the right. The STATUS indicator illuminates and the ALPHA-NUMERIC indicator flashes.1Press the Alphanumeric key ( ) to view the message. If an SDM contains morethan eight characters (the amount that can be displayed at one time), the UP and DOWNindicators illuminate, indicating that you can use the Up and Down keys ( / )to scroll through the whole message.2To clear the message, press the Clear key ( ).3Press the Alphanumeric key again to return the radio to its previous state.Note:An SDM will be displayed only if your radio firmware supports short data messaging.
02/01 IPN: 409-20400-03 19SDM Entry ModeGive a long press of the Status key ( ) to enter SDM entry mode. The STATUS indicatorflashes intermittently and the last message sent is displayed, flashing. If you have not sent anSDM before, a cursor flashes on the right-hand side of the display.The SDM can comprise a maximum of 25 characters, including a combination of the following:Enter the message as follows:1Specify the characters to be sent using the radio’s alphanumeric keypad.As you press each key, the correspondingcharacter is added to the right-hand side ofthe display and the previously-enteredcharacters (if any) are moved one place tothe left. The flashing cursor remains at thepoint of entry on the right-hand side of thedisplay, as shown.2If you make a mistake while specifying the SDM, the following keys can be used tocorrect the entry:◆When the UP indicator is illuminated, you can use the Up key ( ) to move thecursor to the previous character (to the left) in the message. Press the keyrepeatedly to move the cursor to the beginning of the message.When the first character in the message is selected, the UP indicator turns off, toindicate that there is no previous character to select. An audible tone is emitted toconfirm this, if the key is pressed.◆When the DOWN indicator is illuminated, you can use the Down key ( ) to movethe cursor to the next character (to the right) in the message. Press the keyrepeatedly to move the cursor to the end of the message. When the last character in the message is selected, the DOWN indicator turns off, toindicate that there is no next character to select. An audible tone is emitted toconfirm this if the key is pressed.◆The currently selected character can be exchanged for a different character eitherby:- entering the required numeric character, if the character is a number, or- specifying the required character and then pressing the Enter key ( ), for analphabetic character. In both cases, the cursor is advanced to the next character in the message, or ablank space is inserted if the character is the last in the message, and furthercharacters can be added.◆numbers (0 to 9) Entered using the alphanumeric keypad in the usualway.◆alphabetic characters (A to Z)dash (—)character space ( )Entered only while alphanumeric entry mode is active.
2002/01 IPN: 409-20400-03◆The currently selected character can be deleted from the message by pressing theClear key ( ).Using Alphanumeric Entry ModeAlphabetic characters can be included in the SDM as follows:1Press the Alphanumeric key ( ) to enter alphanumeric entry mode. While alphanumeric entry mode is active, the ALPHANUMERIC indicator is illuminatedand the alphabetic characters marked on the keypad are now available for inclusion inthe SDM.2Specify the required alphabetic character by using the alphanumeric keys, as follows:◆Pressing a key with three or more alphabetic characters toggles it between thevalues shown on the keypad and a blank space. For example, a single press of the key selects D, two presses selects E, three presses selects F and fourpresses selects 3. A further press of the key selects a blank space.◆The key toggles between a 0 and a blank space.◆The key toggles between a 1, a dash and a blank space.3Once the required character is displayed, select by pressing the Enter key ( ).The selected character is then moved one place to the left, and the flashing cursorremains at the point of entry, ready to accept the next character.Alternatively, the displayed character can be selected by pressing a different Alphanu-meric key. While this method is quicker that using the Enter key, it can be used onlywhen the next character does not require the use of the same key. An alphabetic message can be edited in the same way as a numeric message.Sending an SDM1Once the SDM has been entered, press the Star key ( ).2Enter the number of the party to whom you wish to send the message, either in thesame fleet, or inter-fleet.3Press the Hash key ( ) to make the call.The SDM is transmitted and SDM entry mode is exited. The STATUS indicator turns offand the display shows the most-recently transmitted valid call. The SDM is stored andis displayed next time SDM entry mode is activated.Note:An SDM will only be displayed on the receiving radio if that radio has firmware support-ing short data messaging.Exiting SDM Entry ModeSDM entry mode can be exited manually and automatically under the following conditions:1Manually, by pressing the Hash key ( ) to send a message (see “Sending anSDM”.1
02/01 IPN: 409-20400-03 212Manually, by giving a long press of the Status key ( ).SDM entry mode is exited, the STATUS indicator turns off and the display shows themost-recently transmitted valid call. Any unsent message is discarded.3Automatically, if the ‘do not disturb’ function is not active and a call is received duringSDM entry. In this event, the radio exits from SDM entry mode to process the incomingcall. The ‘do not disturb’ function can be enabled if incoming calls are to be ignored.4Automatically, upon a receipt of an incoming SDM.5Manually, by pressing the Despatcher ( ) or the Function key ( ). If thepressed key is programmed with a preset call message, the radio exits from SDM entrymode to place the call. If the key is not programmed, the message “UNAVAIL” isdisplayed, an audible tone is emitted and SDM entry mode is exited.Status CallsStatus calls permit rapid exchange of simple messages without voice conversation. Your radiocan have messages such as “EN ROUTE” or “AT LUNCH” preprogrammed.Receiving a Status CallIncoming status calls are always put in the call queue. A status call in the queue is shown withthe status value (1-30) on the left of the display and the caller’s identity on the right. TheSTATUS indicator also illuminates.If the ALPHANUMERIC indicator is flashing, there is an alphanumeric label associated with thedisplayed status call. Press the Alphanumeric key ( ) to view the status label. When theAlphanumeric key ( ) is pressed again, the radio reverts to its previous state.Making a Status CallStatus calls can be made by dialling (refer to “Short Data Messages (SDMs)”, on page 18) orby using the alphanumeric labels that are associated with a status message.Your radio can be programmed with up to 30 possible status numbers, which can be accessedfrom the keypad using an alphanumeric label of up to eight characters. The label may be amessage, a job name or an acronym which helps you find the appropriate status message.1Press the Status key ( ) and use the Up and Down keys ( / ) to scrollthrough the list of labels.2Press the Hash key ( ) to send the status message associated with that label toyour despatcher, or3To send the selected status message to another party, press the Star key ( ) andselect the party to whom you wish to send the status call. This can be done either byusing alphanumeric entry mode (see page 15) or by entering the party’s call number,using the keypad.4Press the Hash key ( ) to make the call.
2202/01 IPN: 409-20400-03Trunking Call Set up and Special FunctionsSome of the functions listed below may be unavailable on your network, and some may needto be enabled during radio programming. For more information about the facilities availableon your radio, consult your Tait dealer.Note:The 6666 terminator is not necessary if you press the PTT key instead.Most Common Trunking Call SetupMPT1343ANN Fleet CallsNote:See your network operator for ANN call details.Preset Numbers and Conventional ChannelsNote:Where preset numbers are the same as call setup numbers, leading zero’s have to be dialled for the preset numbers, i.e. dial 236666 for radio 23 and dial 0236666 for preset 23.Dialling Code Call to Example0PSTN Number 0 03 3583399666620...89 Radio in own fleet 236666200...899 Radio in own fleet 23466662001...6050 Radio in another fleet 3078 236666 or 3078 2346666200...327 Radio in another fleet 300 3078 23666690...99 Group in own fleet 926666900...999 Group in own fleet 9236666Fleet Size Call to ExampleLarge Radio 234 in Fleet 1 (same prefix) 7 1 2346666Radio 235 in Fleet 2 (other prefix 32) 7 32 2 2356666Medium Radio 23 in Fleet 51 (same prefix) 7 51 236666Radio 23 in Fleet 52 (other prefix 126) 7 126 52 236666Small Radio 23 in Fleet 80 (same prefix) 7 (8 or 9) 80 236666Radio 23 in Fleet 81 (other prefix 3) 9 3 81 236666101...110 Conventional Channels 10166660...99 Preset Strings 96666 or 0096666
02/01 IPN: 409-20400-03 23Most Common Special Trunking Functions1“----...6666” Functions:2“6666...6666” Functions:Dialling Code Function Example----06666 Request Base Despatcher Callback----06666----0----nnn6666 Request another Despatcher Callback----0----2346666----0ss----nn6666Status Call (ss = Status 01 to 30)----015----236666----1----nn6666Conference Call to Group nn----1----926666----11----nn6666 Broadcast Call to Group nn----11----9236666----31----nn6666Non-prescribed Data Calls----31----236666----41----nn6666Divert Own Calls to Radio nn----41----236666----41----0nn...6666----44----nn----mm6666Divert Own Calls to PSTN nnDivert 3rd Party Calls nn to mm----41----00335...6666----44----23----216666----486666 Queue Incoming Calls----486666----496666Do Not Disturb----496666----7006666 Display name of the current network----7006666----70n6666Change to network n (1 or 2)----7016666----8----nn6666 Priority Call to Radio nn----8----236666----8----1----9n6666Priority Conference Call to Group nn----9----1----9236666----9----nn6666Emergency Call to Radio nn----9----236666----9----1----9n6666Emergency Conference Call to Group nn----9----1----926666--------nn6666Abbreviated Dialled Codes (1 - 49)--------36666Dialling Code Function Example666606666Cancel Base Despatcher Callback66660666666660----nnn6666Cancel another Despatcher Callback66660----23466666666416666Cancel Own Call Diversion6666416666666644----nn6666Cancel 3rd Party Call Diversion666644----2366666666456666Cancel Incoming Call Diversions66664566666666486666Cancel Queuing of Incoming Calls66664866666666496666Cancel Do Not Disturb6666496666
2402/01 IPN: 409-20400-03Optional Accessories for T2040II RadiosThe following accessories are available for use with your T2040II radio:◆T2008 desk-top mains power supply◆Remote speaker◆DTMF microphone◆Desk-top microphone◆Six metre remote mounting kit◆CTCSS kit◆Scrambler kit◆Handsfree microphone with remote or voice-activated PTT key◆Single or dual port Uart kits, allowing computer control of your T2040II◆600 Ω line interface kitConsult your Tait dealer for more details.AppendixMaintenanceThe T2040II requires no regular maintenance, other than ensuring that all cables and connec-tions are secure, and that no damage has occurred to the antenna or wiring.TroubleshootingIf the front panel indicators do not light up when the radio is turned on, it is likely that no poweris reaching the T2040II. Check the following:◆Is the power connector firmly plugged into the rear of the T2040II?◆Are the in-line fuses in good condition?◆Is the power cable securely connected to the vehicle battery or power supply?If all appears to be in order, then contact your Tait dealer for further assistance.

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