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Directive 1999/5/EC Declaration of Conformity da Dansk Undertegnede Tait Electronics Ltd erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr TMAB1A & TMAH5A 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 TMAB1A & TMAH5A mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. Siehe auch: http://eudocs.taitworld.
English TM8100 User’s Guide © Tait Electronics Ltd September 2004. All rights reserved.
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This user’s guide provides information about TM8105, TM8110 and TM8115 mobile radios and is divided into two parts. ■ Part 1 explains how the TM8110 and TM8115 radios operate. The TM8105 radio has a control head without a user interface, so no TM8105 operating information is needed. ■ Part 2 outlines the installation procedure for TM8105, TM8110 and TM8115 radios, and gives the pin allocations for the TM8105 programming connector.
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Your radio’s settings Use the following table to list your radio’s programmed settings.
function keys 1 and 2 microphone socket volume control on/off key microphone press-to-talk (PTT) key channel selection keys display radio status LEDs green red amber function keys 3 and 4 speaker
Safety warnings ......................................................................... 10 Safe operation .......................................................................................... 10 EN 60950 requirements ............................................................................ 10 High temperatures .................................................................................... 10 Warning: FCC RF exposure limits ..............................................................
English Safety warnings Safe operation Warning: Switch the radio off at petrol filling stations or near flammable liquids or gases. Warning: Switch the radio off in the vicinity of explosive devices and blasting zones. Warning: Using a handheld microphone or a radio while driving a vehicle may violate the laws and legislation that apply in your country or state. Please check the vehicle regulations in your area.
Radio protection Always remove the fuses from the radio power cable before charging the vehicle battery, connecting a second battery or using power from another vehicle (e.g. when “jump-starting” the vehicle). Safety warnings 11 English This device must only be used with authorized accessories and antennas. ■ The operator must ensure that the minimum safe distance of 0.9m (35 inches) between persons and the antenna is maintained during transmissions.
English Getting started This section provides a brief description of your radio’s basic operation. If you need further information, contact your radio provider. Radio controls The radio controls are the PTT key, volume control, on/off key, channel selection keys and function keys. Some keys may have functions assigned to both short and long key presses: ■ a short key press is defined as less than one second, and ■ a long key press is more than one second.
English press-to-talk (PTT) key radio status LEDs green speaker red amber microphone display on/off key volume control microphone socket channel selection keys function keys 1 and 2 Symbol Name function keys 3 and 4 Function PTT press and hold to transmit and release to listen volume control rotate to change the speaker volume on/off a long press turns the radio on or off channel selection keys move up and down through the channel list function keys 1, 2, 3 and 4 function keys with programm
English Radio indicators The LED indicators and the radio’s audible tones all combine to give you information about the state of your radio. Although the way these indicators behave is affected by the way your radio is programmed, the following sections describe the most common operation of the radio indicators.
Meaning one short, low- function de-activated: a function key has pitched beep been pressed and the corresponding function has been turned off one long, low- invalid keypress: 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 three short beeps channel now free: you were prevented from transmitting on a busy channel and that channel is now free three beeps transmit timeout i
English Basic operation This section describes the basic operation of your radio, including turning the radio on and off, adjusting volume, selecting channels, making calls and receiving calls. Turning the radio on and off A long press of the on/off key turns 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.
Receiving a call When there is valid activity on your radio’s currently selected channel or group, the radio then unmutes and you can hear the call. If the incoming call contains special signalling that matches the signalling programmed for your radio, the green LED flashes and your radio may give a ringing tone. What you hear on a channel Your radio may be programmed so that you hear all conversations on a channel, or your user group may be segregated from other user groups by using special signalling.
English Squelch The radio’s squelch allows the radio to unmute only when the strength of the incoming signal is above a predetermined threshold. This means that only signals of reasonable intelligibility are made audible. Monitor The monitor function is used to check that the channel is clear before you make a call. While monitor is on, the green LED flashes continually.
Activating scanning 1 Place the microphone on the microphone clip. 2 Press the function key assigned to scanning. The amber LED glows to show that the radio is scanning. 3 Press the scanning function key again to cancel scanning, and the amber LED no longer glows. Nuisance delete If a member channel of the scan group is busy for a long time and you do not wish to hear the conversation, you can use the function key assigned to nuisance delete to temporarily delete it from the scan group.
English Troubleshooting 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. Check the following: ■ Is the power connector firmly plugged into the rear of the radio? ■ 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 radio provider for further assistance.
The following table summarizes the radio’s audible tones.
English Tone type one short, highpitched beep two low-pitched beeps Meaning radio is stunned: the radio has been made inoperable by your service provider radio's temperature is high: the radio's temperature is in the high-temperature range, but the radio will continue to operate two high-pitched radio's temperature is very high: the radio's beeps temperature is in the very high temperature range and all transmissions will now be at low power; if the radio's temperature rises outside this range, transmissi
Installation planning .................................................................. 27 MPT 1362 code of practice ................................................................. 27 Checking equipment ........................................................................... 27 Installation tools ................................................................................. 28 Selecting the mounting position .......................................................... 28 Radio installation ..........
English Installation warnings The following topics are covered in this section: ■ safe radio mounting ■ interference with vehicular electronics ■ 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: Observe the following precautions when mounting the radio. ■ Mount the radio securely so that it will not break loose in the event of a collision.
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. Vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) Caution: Radio installation in vehicles powered by LPG with the LPG container in a sealed-off space within the interior of the vehicle must conform to the National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 58.
English 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. 10mm (3/8 inch) mounting surface 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. Negative ground supply TM8100 radios are designed to operate only in a negative ground system.
The procedures outlined in this and the following sections are for installing a TM8100 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 TM8100 radios should be installed in accordance with the MPT 1362 Code of Practice.
English — 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.
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 ■ TM8105 programming connector ■ 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.
English 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 (• •).
A microphone and microphone clip are only used for radios with a user interface. Connecting the microphone 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.
English 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.
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 power connector on 25W radios is different to the power connector on 40W/50W radios. The following tables explain the pin allocations for each power connector.
English Battery supply voltage This radio is designed to operate from a nominal 12V negative ground supply and may draw up to 8A of current (25W radios) or 15A of current (40W/50W radios). The radio will tolerate a supply voltage range of 10.8V to 16.0V at the radio. Caution: In vehicles with a supply voltage greater than 16.0V, such as many trucks, it is essential to provide a suitably rated DC to DC converter.
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.
English the self-drilling screws. Reduce the hole size in metal that is less than 1mm (1/32 inch) thick. 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.
The TM8105 has a 9-way D-range plug on the control head, for remote connection. The pin allocations of the programming connector are shown in the following diagram and table. programming connector Pin Signal Description 1 RX_AUD receive audio output (after volume control) 2 TXD asynchronous serial port: transmit data 3 MIC_AUD microphone audio input 4 RXD asynchronous serial port: receive data 5 ON_OFF hardware power on/software power off 6 +13V8_BATT unswitched 13.
English Checking the installation 1 Insert the fuses into the power leads. 2 Switch on the radio to confirm that it is operational. Caution: Do not transmit yet. 3 Connect an in-line power meter between the radio and the antenna. 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.
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