
T2000
Microphone
socket
II
ON/OFF - Volume knob
T2000
BUSY
eric key
tatus key
S
hanum
Despatcher key
lp
A
T2040 II Users Guide
PTT key
Transmit indicator
Display window
Scrolling available indicator
Service indicator
3
Keypad
6
WXYZ
9
T2040II
TX
Function key
WAIT GO SVC
a
lear key
C
croll keys
S
nter key
E
PQRS
Getting Started
Introduction Your T2040II is controlled by a microprocessor
Switching onTurn the ON/OFF-Volume knob clockwise about
Checking Check to see that the SVC (service) indicator
System appears in the display within a few seconds,
Availability showing that your radio has logged on to the
Transmit The radio is fitted with a preprogrammed timer to
Timer limit the maximum length of transmissions. When
which allows it to be configured to suit the needs
of your particular fleet.
This User’s guide provides a brief description of the
basic features of your radio. For information about
the advanced features, a comprehensive operators’
manual is available from your Tait dealer.
one-third of a turn. You may need to finally adjust
the volume when you receive your first call.
network.
There are three possible indications:
SVC Indicator
Continuous
Meaning
Your radio has access to a
network and is ready to make or
accept calls.
Blinking
Your radio does not currently have
access to a network. It is
attempting to find a site it is
authorised to use, or it may be out
of range of a network signal.
Absent
Your radio is in Conventional
mode.
this time limit is reached, a three tone warning is
sounded and transmission stops. You must
release the PTT key before proceeding.
Making a Call
Sending a There are four ways to make a call using your
Call T2040
Using the The PTT key on the side of the microphone
Microphone switches the radio between transmit and receive
and PTT key modes. Each time the radio transmits, the TX
II:
1 Enter the full number of the required party using
the numeric keypad and then press the Hash
(
) key to send the call.
2 Enter a two-digit short dial preset number using
the numeric keypad and then press the Hash
) key to send the call.
(
3 Use the Despatcher (
keys which may each be preprogrammed to
send a call directly, when you apply a long press.
The Despatcher (
grammed to call your base despatcher.
4 Use an alphanumeric label to select a call
identity (see “Alphanumeric Entry mode”).
You may hear call setup tones followed by a
ringing tone similar to that of a telephone, and the
WAIT indicator may be displayed. When the
called party answers, the WAIT indicator is
replaced by the GO indicator and you may
proceed with your conversation.
indicator appears in the display.
To speak, press the PTT key. Hold the microphone
about 5cm from your mouth and pause briefly to
ensure your first word is not cut off, then speak
clearly. Release it to listen to the reply.
) and Function (Fn)
) key is usually prepro-
Receiving a Call
When you receive a call your radio will alert you
with a ringing tone like a telephone and the identity
of the caller will be displayed as explained below.
Responding You may accept a call by lifting the microphone
to Calls from its clip, pressing the PTT key and identifying
Caller The source of an incoming call or the
Identification caller’s identity is shown in the display as follows:
yourself (for example “Mobile-9 Receiving”).
If you do not want to accept the call, press the
Clear ( ) key and the call will be cancelled.
If the call is a group call, you will hear a single ring
and then the caller will broadcast a message to all
members of your group. It is not normally
necessary to reply.
Display
Label
Example
VEHICLE7
Explanation
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 preset numbers
without a label preprogrammed
into your radio.
Call
Number
23
The calling party is in the same
fleet as your radio but is not
preprogrammed.
System
Message
OFLT
The calling party is not in the
same fleet as your radio and is
not preprogrammed.
System
Message
System
Message
PHONE
PABX
A call from the PSTN (Public
Switched Telephone Network).
A call from the PABX (Private
Automatic Branch Exchange).

Call Queuing
If you need to leave your T2040II unattended, you
may have it save incoming calls as call-back
messages for you to return later.
Setting To set call queuing on and have all calls except
Queuing On “group, PABX and PSTN” calls queued:
• Press the Despatcher ( ) key until the
indicator beside it illuminates.
Handling When you return to your radio it displays the
Saved Calls number of calls received and the identity of the
Cancelling You may restore the radio to normal operation
Call Queuing by pressing the Despatcher (
Do Not You may set your T2040
Disturb calls whilst allowing you to make calls out
first caller. You may:
1 Return the displayed call by pressing the PTT
key;
2 Discard the call by pressing the Clear (
3 Scroll to another message using the Up and
Down (
/ ) keys and handle it as above;
4 Make a new outgoing call as normal.
) key again until
the indicator beside it extinguishes.
The radio will now alert you normally when a call is
received. If you still have calls saved in the queue,
they are preserved and you may recover them at
any time by turning call queuing back on.
II to reject all incoming
normally. The radio will display QUIET and callers
will be given the “unavailable” response.
• To set ‘Do Not Disturb’, dial *49#.
• To cancel, dial #49# or press the Clear (
key, and the QUIET message is removed from
the display.
) key;
)
Status Calls
Status calls permit the rapid exchange of simple
messages without voice conversation. Your radio
can have messages such as “En route”, “At lunch”
and so on preprogrammed.
Sending a To select and send a status message:
Status
Message 1 Press the Status (
) scroll keys to select an appropriate message;
2 To send the message to your despatcher, press
the Hash (
3 To send the message to any other party, press
the Star (
• Dial the identity number using the keypad, or;
• Select an alphanumeric label for the call.
4 Press the Hash (
Receiving a When you receive a status call, your T2040II
Status automatically enters the Call Queuing mode.
Message The status message value shows on the left of the
display and the caller’s identity on the right.
If the status message corresponds to a label
which is preprogrammed into your radio, the
indicator beside the Alphanumeric ( ) key
flashes. To view the label:
• Press the Alphanumeric ( ) key.
STAT
) key and use the ( /
) key;
) key, and then:
) key to make the call.
Alphanumeric Entry Mode
To perform repetitive operations which require
several keystrokes, your T2040
preprogrammed with alphanumeric labels. These
labels, when recalled, can perform a series of
operations such as sending a call.
Selecting a To use preset sequences, select them by their
Sequence label as follows:
1 Press the Alphanumeric (
Alphanumeric Entry mode.
2 Locate the desired label by using the cursor
keys (
and ) to scroll through the list until
the label is displayed, or enter the label for the
required party, using the keypad.
3 Press the Hash (
the labelled action as it is preprogrammed.
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 selection
displayed
ABC
ABC
2
2
ABC
2
PQRS
7
or
PTT key
Label not yet identified
Label not yet identified
New label identified
BASE is called and the
BASE number is displayed
II may be
) key to enter the
) or the PTT key to initiate
FCC RF
Exposure
Limits
Additional
Safety
Warnings
Safety Training Information
This product generates radio
frequency energy during
transmissions. This device must
be restricted to work-related use
in an occupational/controlled
exposure environment. The radio
operator must have control of the
exposure conditions and duration of all persons
exposed to the antenna of this transmitter to
satisfy FCC RF exposure compliance. This device
is not approved for general population use.
• It must only be used with authorized accesso-
ries and antennas.
• The operator must ensure that the minimum safe
distance of 0.34m (14 inches) between persons
and the antenna is not exceeded during
transmissions.
• Do not exceed a duty cycle ratio of 50% transmit
mode to stand-by or receive modes. The radio is
in transmit mode when the PTT key on the
microphone is pressed and the TX indicator
shows in the display window.
• DANGER: SWITCH THE RADIO OFF
AT PETROL FILLING STATIONS
• DANGER: SWITCH THE RADIO OFF
IN THE VICINITY OF EXPLOSIVE
DEVICES (such as in a quarry that
uses blasting techniques)
• Use of a handheld microphone or a
radio while driving could contravene
the legislation that applies in your
country or state. Please check the
vehicle regulations of your own
country.
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