Tait T3040II, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual T3040II ...

Page 2: ...ndset Operation 12 VOX Operation 12 Trunking Call Operations 13 Selecting a Network 14 Making a Call 14 Dialling 16 Receiving a Call 16 Normal Call 16 Group Call 17 Caller Identity Display 17 Calling Procedure 18 Reestablishing a Call 19 Using Redial 19 Using Callback 20 Unanswered Calls 20 Emergency Operation 21 Conventional Radio Operations 22 Selecting a Channel 22 Receiving 23 Monitor Key 23 T...

Page 3: ...f Your T3040II 43 To Preserve Battery Life 43 Avoiding High Temperatures 44 Troubleshooting 44 Appendix I Indications 45 Display Window Indicators 45 LED Indicator 46 Appendix II Audible Indicators 47 Appendix III Display Window Messages and Indicators 48 Appendix IV Common Dialling Functions 50 Trunking Operation 51 Telephone Calls 52 Special Trunking Functions 53 Conventional Operation 54 Append...

Page 4: ...te of the art handportable radio offering outstand ing communications flexibility in both trunked and conventional mobile radio systems The T3040II is a compact rug ged and reliable unit with a wide range of accessories available to meet any mo bile communications need It is easy to use and provides a range of innovative features that simplify your communica tions BUSY TX TAIT ELECTRONICS T3040 1 ...

Page 5: ... scrambler is of the voice inversion type and offers a moderate level of security If your radio is set to operate in Conventional mode it may also have the CTCSS option fitted CTCSS is a tone based system that isolates your calls so that you only talk with a sin gle group even though other users may be on the channel It does this by screening out radio traffic that does not carry the correct CTCSS...

Page 6: ...make sure that all the items you ordered are included Typi cally you should receive the following 1 T3040II radio unit 2 Battery pack 3 Antenna 4 Belt clip 5 Charger 6 Plug pack pins may vary to suit each country 7 Quick assist card 8 Operator s manual If any parts are damaged or missing report it to the delivery company immediately T3040II Operators Manual ...

Page 7: ...ge in the slot at the bottom of the radio s chassis Hinge the bat tery up until the spring latch clicks into place The first time you switch the radio on factory settings are in effect You may want to change some of these settings immediately such as the volume level and menu options Review this manual first and make any necessary changes after referring to the appropriate section Enter your curre...

Page 8: ...ate a call and to select items STAT Status Use to display preprogrammed sta tus message labels Menu Use for customizing T3040II op tions α Alpha Use to turn on alphanumeric mode Not Used Volume Use to decrease or increase volume CH Not Used Star Left Use for special operations and to scroll through a displayed list Hash Right Use at the end of dialling sequences to initiate a call and to scroll th...

Page 9: ...mmed by your dealer to perform any of the following functions l Operate as a Clear key l Enter or leave Handset mode l Turn on backlighting momentarily l Enter or leave Low Transmit Power mode l Switch an auxiliary device on or off l In Conventional mode switch the Monitor facility on or off l Initiate a preset call1 such as an emergency call Only two of these functions can be active in any radio ...

Page 10: ...dio On and Off SWITCHING ON SWITCHING ON SWITCHING ON SWITCHING ON SWITCHING ON Switch the radio on by pressing the ON OFF 5 key and hold ing it briefly until you hear two short tones If the radio was last used in Trunking mode this is followed by another two tones as it enters Trunking mode and its electronic identity appears followed by a power up message The current volume setting is displayed ...

Page 11: ...est If the display shows no bars the signal may have become unreliable and the SVC indicator may begin to flash If the indication shows you have a poor signal none one or two bars showing it may help if you move a few metres You should also hold the T3040II upright to maximise the received signal SWITCHING OFF SWITCHING OFF SWITCHING OFF SWITCHING OFF SWITCHING OFF Switch your radio off by pressin...

Page 12: ...of the confi dence tones is also affected by the volume control Normal and Handset Operation Your T3040II is designed so that you may use it as a normal two way radio or like a telephone handset NORMAL OPERA NORMAL OPERA NORMAL OPERA NORMAL OPERA NORMAL OPERATION TION TION TION TION To use the T3040II as a normal radio as shown in the dia gram hold it with its microphone about 15 cm from your mout...

Page 13: ... OPERA VOX OPERA VOX OPERA VOX OPERA VOX OPERATION TION TION TION TION An option board may be fitted to your T3040II to provide auto matic transmission while you speak Voice Operated Switch ing or VOX With this option fitted you no longer need to oper ate the PTT key each time you speak If fitted VOX operation may be selected from the Menu op tions see Using the Menu or with a preprogrammed func t...

Page 14: ...ured to switch between Trunking and Conventional calling mode Trunking mode is the preferred operating mode because it provides access to your radio s most advanced features In Trunking mode all calls are through the trunked network You can make calls to other radios that have been assigned numbers in your network and you may also be able to make calls to PABX and PSTN numbers depending upon how y...

Page 15: ...e ability to operate on up to four networks one at a time To display the name of the network currently in use and the identity details of your radio dial 700 then Enter 3 Use the menu to change networks see Using the Menu Making a Call Enter the number of the required party using the numeric key pad or by selecting a labelled preset number see Dialling below After entering the number press the Ent...

Page 16: ...NGAGED Broken Already engaged Call again later low pitched or does not tone accept your call CALL QUEUED Steady Not available Wait for call whistle but their radio back2 has stored your callback identity WAIT IN QUEUE Broken Tone Already engaged Wait Call will or the network is be connected unable to immed as soon as the iately connect network is able your call to do so NOT HOME Single Turned off ...

Page 17: ... these sequences with your fleet manager For information on using labelled preset numbers see Alpha numeric Entry Mode under Special Features Receiving a Call Depending on your network and how your T3040II is prepro grammed the radio will indicate that you are receiving a call by a ringing tone The incoming call may be either a normal call or a group call NORMAL CALL NORMAL CALL NORMAL CALL NORMAL...

Page 18: ...AY Y Y Y Y The caller s identity is shown in the middle line of the display window in one of the following forms A G is also displayed if this is a group call or an E if it is an emergency call Message Type Example Explanation Label VEHICLE7 The calling party is one of your preset numbers with a label preprogrammed into your radio Preset Number 8 The calling party is one of your network stored pre...

Page 19: ... about 15 cm from your mouth and press the PTT key Pause briefly3 then speak clearly and release the key when you have finished talking Remember to say Over when you finish speaking so that the other party knows that you have finished Similarly wait for the other party to say Over before you press the PTT and begin speaking When you have finished conversing end the call by pressing the Clear 5 key...

Page 20: ...e it ends the call Reestablishing a Call When a call has been ended and no other function is active your T3040II displays the identity of the last party with which you were conversing This enables you to easily reestablish the call If you initiated the last call this is termed Redial If the other party initiated the call and your radio is able to identify its number it is Callback USING REDIAL USI...

Page 21: ...ws the last number you called Unanswered Calls If you are unable to answer an incoming call your T3040II can automatically store the identity of the incoming caller Unless you have the Call Queuing option preprogrammed only the latest received call is stored An unanswered call is displayed with the message CALL FROM and the calling party s identity a number or label Any status message they may hav...

Page 22: ...a vehicle with the Tait Mo bile Conversion Kit it may also be connected to a hidden emergency switch which can initiate the emergency call directly To make an emergency call dial the emergency preset number press the appropriate function key or if provided use the hid den switch The radio sends a message to automatically alert the called party that you are in distress You may still need to inform ...

Page 23: ... nels from 101 to 110 may be preprogrammed for conven tional operation Selecting a Channel To activate Conventional mode enter the channel number you wish to use between 101 and 110 on the key pad and press the Enter 3 or Hash 6 key The display window shows the channel number selected for example CHANNEL 105 To return to Trunking mode press Clear 5 or enter a dial ling sequence for a trunked party...

Page 24: ... set threshold This ensures that only sig nals which will be intelligible are made audible CTCSS mute Permits reception only if a call carries an inaudible tone specific to your fleet or group Note RF Squelch is always programmed to operate in your radio The CTCSS mute may also operate but only if your radio is fitted with this option The BUSY indicator lights a continuous green whenever there is ...

Page 25: ...e PTT key when you have finished talking The radio is fitted with a timer to limit the maximum length of transmissions When this limit is reached the radio sounds a sequence of short warning tones before it stops transmitting CTCSS Calls The CTCSS option isolates your calls so that you only talk with a single group even though other users may be on the chan nel It does this by screening out radio ...

Page 26: ...me a radio call sign a group name or an appropriate acronym A preset number can contain a complete trunking call setup string in cluding status information To use preset numbers select them by their label as follows 1 Press the Alpha α key to enter the Alphanumeric Entry mode 2 Locate the desired label by using the cursor keys to scroll through the list until the label is displayed or enter the la...

Page 27: ...s displayed in full Note that in choosing labels for preprogramming into yourT3040II you must avoid words which are indistinguishable to the radio For example BASE and CAPE use the same key sequence4 Example You want to call your base despatcher who has been assigned the label BASE The keystroke sequence and display might appear as follows Press Key Display Reads Explanation Most recent selec tion...

Page 28: ...tus messages to let you know what they are doing You do not need to ac knowledge a status call once you have read it you can clear it from your display TRANSMITTING A ST TRANSMITTING A ST TRANSMITTING A ST TRANSMITTING A ST TRANSMITTING A STA A A A ATUS CALL TUS CALL TUS CALL TUS CALL TUS CALL There are three ways to make a status call l Automatic message and number selection using alpha numeric l...

Page 29: ...rty s radio receives your message See the message table under Mak ing a Call if the call fails to complete Independent Message Number Selection Independent Message Number Selection Independent Message Number Selection Independent Message Number Selection Independent Message Number Selection To manually select a status message and send it to a dialled number perform the following steps 1 Press the ...

Page 30: ... ss is the status value and number is the called par ty s number The status value must be between 1 and 30 RECEIVING A ST RECEIVING A ST RECEIVING A ST RECEIVING A ST RECEIVING A STA A A A ATUS CALL TUS CALL TUS CALL TUS CALL TUS CALL Incoming status calls are treated as Unanswered Calls where Call Queuing is not available see Unanswered Calls If Call Queuing is available they are always queued St...

Page 31: ...ill always ring nor mally Note This option may not have been enabled in your radio Your T3040II sends an acknowledgement message to the ra dio of each party as they call letting them know that their call return message has been accepted You can set Call Queuing by using the Menu see Using the Menu or your T3040II will enter this mode automatically if you leave a call unanswered This feature can al...

Page 32: ...ent call in the queue use the cursor keys to scroll through the queue until the party you want appears and then press the Enter 3 key After you have returned a queued call that entry is removed from the queue To clear an entry from the queue without mak ing the call display it by scrolling then press the Clear 5 key To disable Call Queuing so that new incoming calls are brought to your attention i...

Page 33: ...e set up with users allocated to several groups This allows a user to send a message simultaneously to a number of people with a related interest or activity Using your T3040II s menu you may join or withdraw from groups preprogrammed into your radio If you are not sure which groups exist in your fleet and what their functions are you should consult your Fleet Manager STAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 DEF ...

Page 34: ... group press the menu 4 key and select the SET GROUP option Pressing the Enter 3 key allows you to view and scroll through the possible groups When you find a group which you wish to join or to withdraw from press the Enter 3 key again The second line of the display gives you information about each group as follows Message Example Explanation X Y 6 8 Shows how many groups you currently belong to a...

Page 35: ...t withdraw from it If you attempt to do so the radio will emit four short beeps Group number 90 Shows the calling identity of the G1 group For groups within your fleet this number will be be tween 90 and 99 or 900 and 998 depending on your fleet size For groups which span numbers outside your own fleet a number between G1 and G8 will appear You cannot change your membership of these groups To exit...

Page 36: ...trength Indicator are showing it is likely that you will be able to get reliable operation at low power To switch on Low Power Transmission use the Menu to set the TX LOW POWER option ON5 When you return to normal operation from the menu the LO indicator appears continu ously in the bottom of the display Low Power Transmission may be cancelled from the menu by selecting OFF The LO indicator also a...

Page 37: ...rambler functions continuously in both Trunking and Con ventional modes Using the Menu The menu options enable you to personalise how your T3040II operates Some or all of these options will have been made available to you by preprogramming If you are unsure about what is available you can enter Menu mode and review the entries To enter Menu mode press the Menu 4 key The menu op tion last accessed ...

Page 38: ...phone tones during your calls If fitted it is active automatically once the call is established HANDSET MODE ON OFF Handset operation enables you to use the T3040II just as you would a telephone handset For more detailed information see Normal and Handset Opera tion INTERNAL MIC ON OFF This option is available when an external microphone is fitted to the T3040II It allows you to switch the radio s...

Page 39: ...sing the ON OFF 5 key and holding it for at least one half second NETWORK NAME ON OFF The Network option allows you to change from one network to another Selecting a new net work on turns the previously active network off and causes the radio to start up again as if its power has been turned off and back on See Changing Networks for information about viewing details of the active network NIGHT USE...

Page 40: ...s you to join or withdraw from the groups of users which have been defined in your fleet A single star in the display indi cates that you belong to the group and can withdraw two stars indicate that you belong but may not withdraw and no stars indicates that you do not belong but you may join as long as you do not already have a full complement of groups TX LOW POWER ON OFF The Transmit Low Power ...

Page 41: ...s soon as possible to avoid reducing its life Note Once the battery becomes too discharged to properly run the radio the radio switches itself off The battery can be recharged while still attached to the radio or it can be recharged separately Mounting the Radio in the Charger 1 Turn the radio off using the front panel ON OFF 5 key The radio may be left on but if using a trickle charger full charg...

Page 42: ...the middle of the radio back panel Hinge the battery pack away from the chassis until it comes free 3 Place the battery in the charger pocket with the four sil ver contacts to the back Lean the top forward as far as you can to seat the battery properly 4 Tilt the battery back against the contacts until it snaps into place 5 Recharge according to the Recharging instructions follow ing ...

Page 43: ...arger until it is required The T3001 trickle charger has no end of charge indication it charges continuously Note Trickle chargers are not considered suitable for re charging high capacity Nickel Metal Hydride battery packs To refit the battery pack offer it up to the chassis locating the peg on its bottom edge in the slot at the bottom of the radio s chassis Hinge the battery up until the spring ...

Page 44: ...l DO NOT allow the radio to come in contact with deter gents alcohol aerosol sprays or petroleum based prod ucts as they may permanently damage the case TO PRESERVE BA TO PRESERVE BA TO PRESERVE BA TO PRESERVE BA TO PRESERVE BATTER TTER TTER TTER TTERY LIFE Y LIFE Y LIFE Y LIFE Y LIFE l Avoid storing the battery for extended periods without first fully recharging it l Avoid repeatedly recharging t...

Page 45: ...d no indicators light up when you turn the radio on it is likely that no power is available If the radio turns on briefly then off again or fails to operate properly it is likely that the battery is discharged In either case check the following l Is the battery firmly plugged into the rear of the T3040II l Was the battery sufficiently charged after its last use l Is the battery charger working cor...

Page 46: ...cursor indicator appears when the radio is in one of the following modes Alphanumeric Entry Status Label Selection Menu Set Group or Call Queue When this indicator appears you can scroll through the list of options or entries using the cur sor keys but cannot use these keys to dial hash 6 and star H SET The Handset indicator indicates that the radio is in Handset mode AUX Auxiliary indicates that ...

Page 47: ...s the PTT key and automatically during call setup when an other party calls you Flashing Red Low Battery This is accompanied by a low pitched beep every 20 seconds The battery is nearly com pletely discharged Steady Green Receiver Busy Your radio has de tected some activity on the channel Con ventional mode only Flashing Green Monitor Active You turned muting off and are able to hear any traffic o...

Page 48: ... on then when it enters Trunking mode Queue Full Queue Full Queue Full Queue Full Queue Full A high pitched repeating tone indicating that the queue is full and no further calls will be accepted for queuing Unanswered Call Unanswered Call Unanswered Call Unanswered Call Unanswered Call A warbling tone notifies you that there is an unanswered call or a queued call waiting for callback This does not...

Page 49: ...Sec Duration of your call in minutes and seconds CALLBACK The display shows the identity of the party who last called and conversed with you You can call them back simply by pressing the PTT key CHANNEL 1NN Your radio is operating in Conventional mode with a channel between 101 and 110 selected This message appears on the second line of the display ENGAGED Your radio has reached the other party bu...

Page 50: ...tic Branch Exchange most likely your company s switchboard This message appears on thesecond line of the display PHONE Your radio has received a call from another party via the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN This mes sage appears on the second line of the display QUEUING ON Queuing mode has been turned on QUIET MODE ON Quiet mode has been turned on SYSTEM BUSY The network was unable to han...

Page 51: ...d be ready to render all assistance possible Answer if appropriate Appendix IV Common Dialling Functions The following tables provide a key to common dialling code setups and dialling access to special functions Where a number is specified note that the number itself may be entered di rectly or it may be entered by using an alphanumeric label see Alphanumeric Entry Mode Some of the functions liste...

Page 52: ... 99 Group in own fleet 900 998 Group in own fleet 999 Emergency operator if sup ported by network ALPHANUMERIC LABELS BY INDEX NUMBER ALPHANUMERIC LABELS BY INDEX NUMBER ALPHANUMERIC LABELS BY INDEX NUMBER ALPHANUMERIC LABELS BY INDEX NUMBER ALPHANUMERIC LABELS BY INDEX NUMBER Number Range Call to 0 099 Alpha labelled call strings Note To select any labelled call number above 19 dial a zero in fro...

Page 53: ...NTERFLEET OUT OF FLEET CALLS INTERFLEET OUT OF FLEET CALLS INTERFLEET OUT OF FLEET CALLS Consult your fleet manager for prefix information Telephone Calls8 INTERNAL PHONE P INTERNAL PHONE P INTERNAL PHONE P INTERNAL PHONE P INTERNAL PHONE PABX CALLS ABX CALLS ABX CALLS ABX CALLS ABX CALLS Example Dial PABX number 8909 389093 Code Sequence Call to 3 6 3number3 PABX number OUTSIDE PHONE PSTN CALLS O...

Page 54: ... DIALLING AND DIVERSION PREFIXES DIALLING AND DIVERSION PREFIXES Example Request callback from Despatcher at 402 0 4023 Code Sequence Function 0 0 number3 Request call back from other Despatcher at number 8 8 number3 Priority call to number 9 9 number3 Emergency call to number 41 41 number3 Divert own calls to number CANCEL SPECIAL FUNCTIONS AND DIVERSIONS CANCEL SPECIAL FUNCTIONS AND DIVERSIONS C...

Page 55: ...23 Code Sequence Function 0 60 number3 Cancel another Despatcher call back 44 644 number3 Cancel 3rd party call diversion CHANGE NETWORKS CHANGE NETWORKS CHANGE NETWORKS CHANGE NETWORKS CHANGE NETWORKS Example Select Network 1 7013 Code Sequence Function 700 7003 View network information 701 70N3 Select Network N N 1 to 4 Conventional Operation SELECT CONVENTIONAL CHANNELS SELECT CONVENTIONAL CHAN...

Page 56: ...message l Group Membership In addition your network may contain settings for the follow ing items l A number to access your radio by telephone l Preset individual and group radio numbers Most of these items are obvious or can be easily viewed through the menu system Alphanumeric Labels Status Mes sages Menu Options You should keep a record of Func tion Key and PTT settings and any numbers not pro ...

Page 57: ... NUMBERS THIS RADIO ACCESS NUMBERS THIS RADIO Prefix Fleet Identity Via PABX Via PSTN GROUP MEMBERSHIP GROUP MEMBERSHIP GROUP MEMBERSHIP GROUP MEMBERSHIP GROUP MEMBERSHIP Maximum number of Groups Default Groups FUNCTION KEY SETTINGS FUNCTION KEY SETTINGS FUNCTION KEY SETTINGS FUNCTION KEY SETTINGS FUNCTION KEY SETTINGS F1 F2 PTT initiates call Yes No EMERGENCY CALL ALER EMERGENCY CALL ALER EMERGEN...

Page 58: ...calls Divert own calls Interfleet calls Queue Incoming calls Interfleet group calls Do not disturb ALLI calls Edit Group Membership Abbreviated dialling Direct despatcher calls Conventional mode Callback facility CTCSS Option board MPT confidence tone set DTMF Option Board Tait confidence tone set VOX Option Board Scrambler Option Board Network service operator calls ...

Page 59: ...city The number of charge and discharge cycles a battery can achieve depends upon its type and the way it is used The lifetime of well cared for NiCd and NiMH batteries will be typically from twelve to eighteen months 400 to 600 cycles New Batteries Before first use or after prolonged storage you should en sure that your new battery is properly charged Otherwise the battery may not start with its ...

Page 60: ...revent self discharge batter ies may be left in the charger after the green full charge light has illuminated Battery Charging Tait rechargeable batteries must only be charged using Tait specified charging equipment There are several models of battery charger available which fall into two basic types trickle and fast Tait trickle chargers charge the battery slowly but do not sense when a battery h...

Page 61: ...acity In cases of severe memory effect it may take a number of dis charge and charge cycles to restore the battery to full capacity See your charger manual for full instructions Alternatively the battery can be returned to your dealer or service agent for reconditioning using an approved battery analyser recondi tioner The performance and lifetime of both types of batteries may also be reduced by ...

Page 62: ...rge cycles If the battery capacity remains low you may be able to restore it using the procedure outlined in Battery Problems If not it is probably nearing the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced Disposal of Used Nickel Cadmium Batteries NiCd batteries contain a small amount of the metal Cadmium which can produce potentially toxic waste if it is not disposed of correctly When no longer...

Page 63: ...way Rapid Charger l Vehicle Adaptor l High Capacity Battery Pack l CTCSS Module l DTMF Module l VOX Module l Scrambler Module See your Tait dealer for more details Tait Electronics has made every effort to ensure the accu racy of information in this manual However Tait Electron ics reserves the right to update the radio and or this manual without notice ...

Page 64: ...ies as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the Software vests in the Licencee Should the Software prove to be defective the Licencee and not Licensor or any subsidi ary or agent of the Licensor shall assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair or correction Tait does not warrant that the functions contained in t...

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