Tait TM8260 Installation And Programming Manual

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TM8260 Mobile Radios

Installation and Programming Guide

MMA-00041-04 · Issue 4 · October 2014

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Contact Information

Tait Communications Corporate Head Office

Tait Limited P.O. Box 1645 Christchurch New Zealand

For the address and telephone number of regional offices, refer to our website: www.taitradio.com

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If you have any enquiries regarding this document, or any comments, suggestions and notifications of errors, please contact your regional Tait office.

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Environmental Responsibilities

Tait Limited is an environmentally responsible company which supports waste minimization, material recovery and restrictions in the use of hazardous materials.

The European Union’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires that this product be disposed of separately from the general waste stream when its service life is over. For more information about how to dispose of your unwanted Tait product, visit the Tait WEEE website at www.taitradio.com/

weee. Please be environmentally responsible and dispose

through the original supplier, or contact Tait Limited.

Tait Limited also complies with the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive in the European Union.

In China, we comply with the Measures for Administration of the Pollution Control of Electronic Information Products. We will comply with environmental requirements in other markets as they are introduced.

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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Scope of Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Associated Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Publication Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1 Safety and Regulatory Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.1 RF Exposure Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.2 Vehicle Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.3 MPT 1362 Code of Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.4 Safe Radio Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.5 Interference with Vehicular Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.6 Radio protection when charging the vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.7 Preparation when Drilling Holes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.8 Radio Installation in Gas or Fuel Tankers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

1.9 Vehicles Powered by Liquefied Petroleum Gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.10 Non-standard Radio Installations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.11 IP54 Protection Class Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.12 Negative Earth Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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2.1 Installation Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.2 Unpacking and Checking the Equipment for Completeness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3 Hardware and Firmware Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.4 Installation Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.5 Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.6 Removing and Installing Grommets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3 Installing a Dual-Radio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.1 Overview of Steps Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.2 Checking the Required Firmware Versions and Software Features . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.3 Downloading Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.4 Installing the Radio Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.5 Installing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.6 Connecting the Power Cables to a Power Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3.7 Connecting Remote Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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3.8 Installing a Cross-band Linking Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3.9 Installing the Control Head Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

3.10 Checking the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4 Programming a Dual-Radio System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.1 Connecting a Dual-Radio System to a PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4.2 Programming a Dual-Radio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4.3 Recommended Dual-Radio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

4.4 Crossband Repeater Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

4.5 Upgrading Radio Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

4.6 Calibrating a Dual-Radio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

4.7 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5 Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Tait Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

4Contents TM8260 Installation and Programming Guide

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Preface

Scope of Manual

Warning Incorrect installation of your mobile radio may cause damage to your vehicle which may result in death or serious injury. You must read this manual before starting the installation!

This manual describes the installation and programming of TM8260 dual mobile radio systems. A dual radio system is where two radio bodies are connected together, and then connected to a control head solution.

The installation of accessories is described in the installation instructions provided with the equipment, and the relevant section in the service manual.

Associated Documentation

The following associated documentation is available for this product:

■ MMA-00040-xx TM8260 User’s Guide

■ MMA-00028-xx TM8100/TM8200 Installation Guide

■ MMA-00005-xx TM8100/TM8200 Service Manual

■ 402-00030-xx Crossband Linking Cable Installation Instructions

■ 402-00032-xx Cross-band Linking, GPS and External Interface

■ 402-00010-xx Remote Speaker Installation Instructions

■ 402-00042-xx Hand-Hand Control Head Installation Instructions

■ 402-00044-xx Hand-Held Control Head Remote Interface Kit

■ 402-00043-xx TM8260 Dual Head Upgrade Kit Installation

The characters xx represent the issue number of the documentation.

Updates to user documentation are published on the Tait support website.

Cable Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions

Instructions

Technical notes are published from time to time to describe applications for Tait products, to provide technical details not included in manuals, and to offer solutions for any problems that arise.

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Publication Record

Issue Publication Date Description

01 March 2006 First release

02 July 2006 Hardware and firmware requirements added

03 November 2009 Hand-held control head information added

04 October 2014 “MAC address changed to “NTID”

Information on SFE keys added Standby current amended Programming settings updated

Dual head information added Detailed current drain figures added Hardware and firmware requirements expanded Removing and installing grommets section added Connecting to a PC section added

Product codes of cross-linking cables added

Document Conventions

Please follow exactly any instruction that appears in the text as an ‘alert’. An alert provides necessary safety information as well as instruction in the proper use of the product. This manual uses the following types of alert:.

Warning This alert is used when there is a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution This alert is used when there is a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Notice This alert is used to highlight information that is required to ensure procedures are performed correctly. Incorrectly performed procedures could result in equipment damage or malfunction.

This icon is used to draw your attention to information that may improve your understanding of the equipment or procedure.

Within this manual, the following symbols are used to highlight differences between radios with a transmit power of more than transmit power of

25W and radios with a

25W:

This symbol highlights information that is relevant to radios with a transmit

>25W

power >25W.

This symbol highlights information that is relevant to radios with a transmit

25W

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power of 25W.

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1 Safety and Regulatory Warnings

This section contains important information on the safe installation of the radio system. You must read this information before starting the installation.

You must also read and observe the safety information on radio operation provided in the safety and compliance information and the user’s guide.

1.1 RF Exposure Hazard

To comply with FCC RF exposure limits:

For radios with a transmit power > 25 W:

>25W

25W

■ VHF radios must be installed using an antenna mounted centrally on the

vehicle roof, with a gain of 2.15 dBi or 5.15 dBi.

■ UHF and 800MHz radios must be installed using an antenna mounted

either centrally on the roof with a gain of 2.15dBi or 5.65 dBi, or centrally mounted on the trunk with a gain of 5.65dBi.

For radios with a transmit power of 25 W:

■ The radio must be installed using an externally mounted antenna with a

gain of either 2.15dBi or 5.15dBi.

In all cases, the antenna must not be mounted at a location such that any person or persons can come closer than 35 inches (0.9m) to the antenna.

1.2 Vehicle Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions

Installation of this product in a vehicle must be performed according to the instructions provided by the vehicle manufacturer. For more information, refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s website or contact the vehicle manufacturer’s dealer.

1.3 MPT 1362 Code of Practice

Mobile radios should be installed in accordance with the MPT 1362 Code of Practice.

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1.4 Safe Radio Mounting

Warning Mount the radio securely so that it will not break

loose in the event of a collision. An unsecured radio is dangerous to the vehicle occupants.

■ Mount the radios and the microphones where they will not interfere

with:

■ the deployment of passenger airbags

■ the vehicle operator controls

■ the vehicle operator’s view

■ Do not mount the radios vertically, with the remote interface facing

down. This will violate compliance with the standards UL/CSA/ EN 60950, Safety of Information Technology Equipment.

1.5 Interference with Vehicular Electronics

Warning Some vehicular electronic devices may be prone to

malfunction due to the lack of protection from RF energy when your radio is transmitting.

Examples of vehicular electronic devices that may be affected by RF energy are:

■ electronic fuel injection systems

■ electronic anti-skid braking systems

■ electronic cruise control systems

■ indicators

If the vehicle contains such equipment, consult the vehicle manufacturer or dealer to determine whether these electronic circuits will perform normally when the radio is transmitting.

1.6 Radio protection when charging the vehicle battery

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).

1.7 Preparation when Drilling Holes

Warning When drilling holes in the vehicle, check that drill-

ing at the selected points will not damage existing wiring, fuel tanks, fuel and brake lines, or battery cables.

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1.8 Radio Installation in Gas or Fuel Tankers

Special conditions must be observed when installing a radio on gas and fuel tankers. Consult your radio provider or Tait-accredited service center for more details.

1.9 Vehicles Powered by Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Warning Radio installation in vehicles powered by LPG (liq-

uefied petroleum gas) 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. This standard states that the radio equipment installation must meet the following requirements:

■ The space containing the radio equipment shall be

isolated by a seal from the space containing the LPG container and its fitting.

■ Outside filling connections shall be used for the LPG

container and its fittings.

■ The LPG container space shall be vented to the outside of

the vehicle.

1.10 Non-standard Radio Installations

The installation U-bracket described in this guide has been designed so that there is enough airflow around the radio body to provide cooling.

If a non-standard installation method is used, care must be taken that sufficient heat can be dissipated from the heatsink fins and the ridged bottom surface of the radio.

For this to be achieved, there must be a gap of more than 3/8 inch (10 mm) between the bottom surface of the radio chassis and the mounting surface. This is illustrated in Figure 1.1:

Figure 1.1 Gap between radio chassis and mounting surface

10 mm (3/8 in.)

mounting surface

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1.11 IP54 Protection Class Considerations

A dual radio system fulfils the requirements of the IP54 protection class.

Notice However, do not mount the radio in areas where it can be temporarily submerged from an accumulation of water or other liquids (e.g. when using a high-pressure cleaning device).

The IP54 protection class does not apply when:

■ a remote interface is removed from the radio body or control head.

■ the bungs are removed from the auxiliary connector or the cavity for the

external options connector (fitting an auxiliary connector or external options connector will not restore the IP54 protection class)

■ a grommet is not installed. For example, grommets on the radio

connecting cable, control-head remote cable, and microphone cord.

■ adding an accessory that is not rated to IP54, for example, a crossband

cable, control-head interface box, or hand-held control-head remote interface box.

1.12 Negative Earth Supply

The radios are designed to operate only in a negative earth system.

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2 Preparing the Installation

This section contains the following information:

■ Installation Tools

■ Unpacking and Checking the Equipment for Completeness

■ Hardware and Firmware Compatibility

■ Installation Considerations

■ Installation Overview.

2.1 Installation Tools

The following tools are required to install the radio system:

■ drill and drill bits

■ 5mm (3/16 inch) flat-bladed screwdriver

■ To r x T- 1 0 s c r e w d r iv e r

■ To r x T- 2 0 s c r e w d r iv e r

■ Pozidr iv screwdriver

■ 8 mm (5/16 inch) socket

■ wire cutters/strippers

■ RF connector crimp tool

■ fuse crimp tool

■ in-line RF power meter capable of measuring forward and reflected

power at the operating frequency of each radio.

2.2 Unpacking and Checking the Equipment for Completeness

To install a dual-radio system, you require the following equipment. For information on the version number of equipment required, see “Hardware and Firmware Compatibility” on page 13.

■ 2 x radio bodies, such as TMAB22-B100C and TMAB22-H600C.

■ 2 x body remote interfaces (TMAC31-0T).

■ 2 x radio body installation kits, appropriate for your required mounting

arrangement, and the radio’s transmit power and antenna connection. Examples include the U-bracket installation kits TMAA03-01 (for 25W radios with BNC connector), TMAA03-17 (for >25W radios with mini-UHF connector), and TMAA03-22 (for >25W radios with BNC connector), or the slide-in cradle installation kit TMAA03-18 (for 25W radios with BNC connector).

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Warning Danger of fire. The radio’s protection mechanisms

rely on the correct fuses on both the negative and positive power supply leads being present. Failure to fit the correct fuses may result in fire or damage to the radio. The correct fuse types are:

■ >25W radios: 20A fuses (Tait IPN 265-00010-81)

25W>25W

■ 25W radios: 10A fuses (Tait IPN 265-00010-80).

■ control head solution. Either:

■ graphical control head (TMAC40-0T) with remote interface

(TMAA03-03), remote cable (TMAA04-01), and microphone (such as rugged (TMAA02-01) or keypad (TMAA02-08)),

■ graphical control head (see above) with dual head upgrade

(TMAA11-09

■ hand-held control head (TMAC70-xx).

■ radio connecting cable (TMAA04-03).

■ 2 x antennas

appropriate for your radio frequency band or bands, and

antenna coaxial cable

), or

The following equipment is optional:

■ cross-band cable, such as TMAA04-06.

■ 2 x remote speakers

■ components

, such as TMAA10-03.

for the additional connectors, if available, on your crossband cable. Examples include components to connect to an external alert device, ignition signal, or a GPS antenna/receiver.

a. Not included in a typical TM8260 package. This equipment may need to

be obtained or ordered separately.

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2.3 Hardware and Firmware Compatibility

Body remote

Radio FW

interface (TMAC31-0T) HW

Head HW

Head remote HW

PC software

TM8260 with one graphicaldisplay control head

TM8260 with two graphicaldisplay control heads

TM8260 with one hand-held control head

TM8260 with two hand-held control heads

a. Firmware of all devices (heads and bodies) in the radio system

b. For more information on how the hardware subassembly revision number relates to your serial number, contact

your regional office or Tait Technical Support (see page 2).

c. Software version described in this document.

Radio application and DSP firmware v4.02, boot code v1.07

Radio application and DSP firmware v5.02, boot code v1.07

Not currently supported.

Hardware subassembly XMAC31 revision 002 and PCB 22001720-05

Hardware subassembly XMAC40

revision 009

Hardware subassembly XMAC70-MA revision 002 and PCB 22002149-05

Hardware subassembly XMAA03-03

revision 003 and PCB 22001721-04

N/A TM8200

TM8200 Programming Application v4.01 or TM8200/TM9300/ TP9300 Programming Application, v1.03 TM8000 Calibration Application v4.03

Programming Application v5.10 or TM8200/TM9300/ TP9300 Programming Application, v1.03 TM8000 Calibration Application v4.03

2.4 Installation Considerations

Inspect the vehicle and determine the safest and most convenient position for mounting the radio bodies and control head, and routing the various cables. The radio bodies must be less than 4.9ft (1.5m) apart.

Notice If using accessories that do not provide IP54 protection (for example, a crossband cable, control-head interface box, or hand-held control head remote interface box), choose a mounting position away from water, dust, and other environmental hazards.

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2.5 Installation Overview

Figure 2.1 summarizes how the components in a dual-radio system are

installed. For more detailed instructions, see “Installing a Dual-Radio System” on page 16.

Figure 2.1 TM8260 dual body installation overview

optional

required

to antenna

to power supply

to speaker

Control head example

1# 1$

to second antenna

to power supply

to speaker

other connectors

Notice The configuration shown must be followed to ensure proper functionality.

external speaker

flying lead connector

cross-band linking, GPS, and

external interface cable

radio body

body remote interface with

link J4 fitted Control head example:

grommet

radio connecting cable

other connectors from cross-

band cable, for example, to GPS antenna/receiver, external alert device, ignition signal

radio body

body remote interface with

link J4 removed

to control head, such as graphical-

display (see example) or hand-held

control head remote cable

control head remote interface

graphical-display control head

supported microphone

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2.6 Removing and Installing Grommets

Grommets ensure that the radio system and all connections are sealed against water, dust and other environmental hazards. A dual radio system requires a grommet in the unused remote-interface port (item

Figure 2.2page 15). A dual radio system also requires all cable grommets to

be installed.

Removing a grommet

1. Using your thumb or forefinger, lift up one of the corners of the microphone grommet. Firmly (but gently) pull that corner until the seal comes away from the cavity. See Figure 2.2.

Figure 2.2 Removing a grommet

gromm

2. Repeat to expose another corner.

3. Pull the exposed corners back and remove the grommet.

4. If removing a cable grommet, slide the grommet along the cable to reveal the plug.

Installing grommets 5. If installing a cable grommet, slide the grommet along the cable.

6. Push two adjacent corners of the grommet into the socket cavity.

7. Squeeze the grommet and push the remaining corners into position.

8. Check that the grommet is seated correctly in the cavity. See Figure 2.3.

Figure 2.3 Correct seating when installing a grommet

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3 Installing a Dual-Radio System

This section describes how to install all components in a dual radio system, including downloading NTIDs and removing link J4, installing the radio bodies and control head, connecting the radio system to a power source, and installing antennas and remote speakers.

3.1 Overview of Steps Required

Before you start, make sure you have all the necessary tools and components. See page 11 for more information.

1. Check that the all devices in the radio system have the same firmware, and the radio bodies have the necessary software features. See

“Checking the Required Firmware Versions and Software Features” on page 17.

2. Download NTIDs to all devices in the system. See “Downloading

Configurations” on page 17.

3. Remove link J4 from the radio body interface that will be connected to the control head. See “Removing Link J4” on page 21.

4. Assemble the body interfaces. See “Assembling the Body Remote

Interfaces” on page 22.

5. Mount the radio bodies. See “Mounting the Radio Bodies” on

page 23.

6. Install the radio connecting cable. See “Installing the Radio

Connecting Cable” on page 23.

7. Install the antennas. See “Installing the Antennas” on page 25.

8. Connect the radios to a power source. See “Connecting the Power

Cables to a Power Source” on page 27.

9. (Optional) Connect remote speakers (see “Connecting Remote

Speakers” on page 30) and a cross-band cable (see “Installing a Crossband Linking Cable” on page 30).

10. Install the control head or heads. See “Installing the Control Head

Solution” on page 32.

11. Install the fuses and check the installation. See “Checking the

Installation” on page 36.

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3.2 Checking the Required Firmware Versions and Software Features

Check that the firmware version of all devices (radio bodies and control head) is the same. If not, upgrade the appropriate devices by connecting the control head directly to a radio body (see Figure 3.3 on page 19 and

Figure 3.4 on page 20). For the firmware version and programming

application version to use, see “Hardware and Firmware Compatibility” on

page 13. For more information, click the Help [?] button from the

programming application’s Download dialog (Tools > Download).

Check that both radio bodies have the software feature for Multi-Body Support enabled (default factory configuration). If you are installing dual heads, both radio bodies will also need the software feature for Multi-Head Support enabled. For more information, click the Help button from the programming application’s Optional Features dialog (Tools > Optional Features).

3.3 Downloading Configurations

Every device (head and body) in a TM8260 radio system must have a system configuration table (SCT) downloaded, with unique NTID (network ID) addresses (Figure 3.1). This enables all devices to operate together. If there is a problem with the SCT or

Figure 3.1 Devices with SCTs downloaded

Type NTID Priority

TMACxx 2 2

TMABxx 1 1

TMABxx 3 3

Type NTID Priority

TMACxx 2 2

TMABxx 1 1

TMABxx 3 3

Type NTID Priority

TMACxx 2 2

TMABxx 1 1

TMABxx 3 3

a device does not have a unique NTID, then the radio will display “Duplicate NTIDs”.

You may need to remove link J4 and assemble the remote interfaces before downloading NTIDs. For example, you may be using a hand-hand control head. For more information, see:

■ “Removing Link J4” on page 21

■ “Assembling the Body Remote Interfaces” on page 22

■ “Assembling the Control Head Interface” on page 32.

If you need to download NTIDs to devices in an already installed system, make sure you first disconnect the radio connecting cable (item

Figure 2.2 on page 15).

1. From the Programming Application, click Tools > Download and then Device Configuration > Advanced.

2. Make sure a table similar to Figure 3.2 is displayed in the dialog.

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The radio body with the lowest NTID determines the foreground radio the first time the system is turned on, and each subsequent time if the Power-up on Last Active Body check box is cleared in the programming application.

Either:

■ click File > Open, and open the device configuration file for the

system, or

■ click Edit > Add Device and define the table.

Figure 3.2 Example of a system configuration table

Type Name NTID Priority

Head (TMACxx) Head 2 2

Body (TMABxx) VHF Radio 1 1

Body (TMABxx) UHF Radio 3 3

Head (TMACxx)

2nd Head 4 4

a. A second “Head” row should only be added if dual control heads will be installed

with the radio system.

The system configuration table must be downloaded to devices in the order stated within these steps. If not, then the control head may receive the same address as a radio body and you will no longer be able to communicate with all or part of the system.

The entire table must be downloaded to each device, not just information about the device that the table is intended for. See Figure 3.1.

3. Connect the control head directly to the radio body that you want to assign with the highest numerical NTID value (in the example table in Figure 3.2, this is the UHF radio), and apply power.

■ If connecting a control head with graphical display, see Figure 3.3

diagram

■ If connecting a hand-held control head, see Figure 3.3 diagram

b, or diagram c.

Connect one radio body at a time. Do not attempt to download NTIDs if both radio bodies are connected together and have power applied.

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Figure 3.3 UHF radio body connected directly to the control head

VHF radio

control head loom

b Graphical control-head (before interfaces are installed)

4. Connect the control head microphone port to your PC.

5. Click Radio > Download Configuration, and download the table

to device TMABxx with the higher address.

UHF radio

control head

to PC

to power supply

VHF radio

body remote interfaces

control head remote interface

c Graphical control-head (after interfaces are installed)

VHF radio

body remote interfaces

to PC

d Hand-held control head (requires body remote interfaces)

UHF radio

Control head

To PC

control-head curly cord

remote cable

UHF radio

6. Connect the control head directly to the radio body that will have the

lowest numerical NTID value (in the example table in Figure 3.2, this is the VHF radio), and apply power.

7. If connecting a control head with graphical display, see Figure 3.4

diagram

8. If connecting a hand-held control head, see Figure 3.4 diagram

b, or diagram c.

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Figure 3.4 VHF radio body connected directly to the control head

VHF radio

control head loom

control head

to PC

b Graphical control-head (before interfaces are installed)

9. Click Radio > Download Configuration again, and download the same table to device TMABxx with the lower address.

to power supply

UHF radio

VHF radio

body remote interfaces

control head remote interface

c Graphical control-head (after interfaces are installed)

VHF radio

body remote interfaces

control-head curly cord

d Hand-held control head (requires body remote interfaces)

UHF radio

remote cable

control head

to PC

UHF radio

to PC

10. Click Radio > Download Configuration a third time, and download the same table to the control head (device TMACxx).

If installing a second control head using the upgrade kit TMAA11-09, connect the second control head to a radio body and repeat step 10 for device TMACxx with the higher NTID.

11. Check that all red indicators in the table are now green.

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3.4 Installing the Radio Bodies

To prepare and install the radio bodies, you must:

■ remove link J4 from the radio body interface that will be connected to

the control head,

■ assemble the body interfaces,

■ mount the radio bodies, then

■ install the radio connecting cable.

Removing Link J4

Every body remote interface (TMAC31-0T) is manufactured, by default, with a 120Ω termination resistor across the RS485 signal lines. The control head remote (TMAA03-03) also has this termination.

This termination is required at the ends of an RS485 network. In the case of a TM8260 dual-radio system, the radio body with the two connections (to the control head and to the other radio body) is a node on the network and must not have this termination.

To remove this termination, use your fingernail (or similar) to remove the jumper (shorting link) J4. Link J4 is located between the two RJ45 connectors (see Figure 3.5), and can be removed without removing the PCB.

This must only be removed on the body remote interface connected to the control head (item

1) in Figure 2.1 on page 14), and can only be removed

when the interface is separate from the radio body. If the interface has already been installed, see “Removing the Body Interface” on page 22.

Figure 3.5 Location of link J4

link J4

RJ45 connectors

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Removing the Body Interface

1. On the underside of the

Figure 3.6 Removing the body interface

radio, insert a 5mm (3/ 16in.) flat-bladed screwdriver between the body

lever point

seal

interface and the seal, in the positions shown (Figure 3.6).

indication of lever point

Insertion points and are lever points and are indicated on the radio chassis by a dot-dash-dot pattern (

•

–

Notice Take care that the seal is not damaged. Damage to this seal reduces environmental protection.

2. Use the screwdriver to lift the remote interface off the chassis clip, then repeat in the other position.

You should now be able to inspect, and if necessary remove, shorting link J4. It is not necessary to remove the body interface loom or the earthing tag to remove the link.

Assembling the Body Remote Interfaces

The following steps show how to connect a body remote interface to a radio body. Complete these steps for both radio bodies.

One remote interface must have link J4 removed. See “Removing Link

J4” on page 21 for more information. After you install the interface with

link J4 removed, make sure you can identify that radio body when connecting the cables afterwards. If necessary, mark the radio body with an appropriate label or similar.

1. Screw the earthing tag onto the left screw boss on the radio chassis, using the Torx T10 screw provided.

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2. Plug the body-

interface loom onto the controlhead connector.

Notice When mounting the control head, make sure you do not pinch and damage the loom.

3. Insert the bottom

edge of the control head onto the two clips in the front of the radio chassis, then snap into place.

Mounting the Radio Bodies

Mount the two radio bodies less than 1.5 metres (4.9ft.) apart using the preferred mounting method (such as U-brackets, slide-in cradles, or security brackets).

For more information, refer to the instructions included with the cradle or bracket installation kit.

Installing the Radio Connecting Cable

Figure 3.7 contains an overview of the connections between both radio

bodies and the control head. For information on the pins and signals of all ports, see “Pins and Signals” on page 24.

Figure 3.7 Overview of connections between radio bodies and control

head

body with link J4 fitted

outermost port

innermost port

body with link J4 removed

outermost port

innermost port

to control head

radio connecting cable TMAA04-03 (1.5 m / 4.9 ft.)

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Detailed Steps

1. Remove all appropriate grommets. See

“Removing and Installing Grommets” on page 15.

The outermost port of the radio body with link J4 fitted is not used. Leave the grommet installed in this port (item

in Figure 2.2 on page 15).

If a radio body does not have link J4 removed, or you cannot identify the correct radio body to use, you will need to disassemble one or both interfaces. See “Removing the Body Interface” on page 22 for more infor- mation.

2. Attach one end of the radio connecting cable to the outermost port of the radio body with link J4 removed.

The innermost port of this radio connects to the control head solution.

3. Attach the other end of the radio connecting cable to the innermost port of the other radio body.

4. Install the cable grommets. See “Removing and Installing

Grommets” on page 15.

Pins and Signals The pinouts in Table 3.1 are for the two RJ45 ports on the radio body

interface, and single RJ45 port on the control head interface.

Table 3.1 Remote interface ports—pins and signals

Pin Name Description

1 RX_AUDIO Analogue receive audio – after

volume control.

2 13V8 Default setting is a switched

+13V8 line.

front view

3 RS485+ RS485 data.

4 AGND/PTT Default setting is analogue

ground.

5 MIC AUDIO Analogue electret mic input.

6 RS485 RS485 data.

7 DGND Digital ground.

8 ON/OFF Radio on/off control.

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3.5 Installing the Antennas

A separate antenna for each radio is recommended, rather than a single antenna configuration (such as a multi-band antenna with a duplexer or splitter). See “Installation Overview” on page 14. Use ground-independent antennas if no suitable ground plane is available.

It is important that the antennas are separated as far as possible from each other, such as opposite corners of the vehicle, to reduce interference. MPT 1362 recommends a separation of at least ¼ wavelength for transmit frequencies below 600 MHz and one wavelength for transmit frequencies above 600MHz. Use the largest separation requirement of the two radio bodies. See Table 3.2 below, and “MPT 1362 Code of Practice” on page 7.

Notice You may need to install additional equipment such as filters if:

■ your installation environment does not allow for proper

separation,

■ the channel frequencies of the two radios are similar, or

■ after testing you experience poor performance or interference.

If the above cases apply to your installation, or you are unsure of the equipment to install, contact an antenna specialist for further advice.

Table 3.2 Approximate frequency to wavelength conversion

Band Name Frequency (MHz) Wavelength (cm)

A4 (lower range) 66 454 114

A4 (upper range) 88 341 85

B1 (lower range) 136 220 55

B1 (upper range) 174 172 43

H6 (lower range) 450 67 17

H6 (upper range) 530 57 14

1/4 Wavelength (cm)

Install the antennas according to the antenna manufacturer’s instructions. Good quality 50Ω coaxial cable must be used, such as RG58 or UR76.

Notice Route the cables in a manner that minimizes:

■ coupling into the electronic control systems of the vehicle

■ coupling of electric vehicle systems, such as alternators, into the

radio

Avoid sharp bends in the cables. These distort the cable and alter its electrical characteristics.

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Warning RF exposure hazard!

To comply with FCC RF exposure limits, mount the antenna at a location such that no person or persons can come closer than 35 inches (0.9m) to the antenna.

For >25W radios:

>25W

25W

■ VHF radios must be installed using an antenna mounted

centrally on the vehicle roof, with a gain of 2.15dBi or

5.15dBi.

■ UHF and 800MHz radios must be installed using an

antenna mounted either centrally on the roof with a gain of 2.15dBi or 5.65dBi, or centrally mounted on the trunk with a gain of 5.65dBi.

For 25W radios:

■ The radio must be installed using an externally mounted

antenna with a gain of either 2.15dBi or 5.15 dBi.

Terminating the Antenna Cable

1. Run one antenna cable (not supplied) from an antenna to the mounting location of the matching radio body. Cut the cable to length, allowing approximately 20 cm (8 in.) excess at the radio end.

2. Terminate the free end of the antenna cable with the mini-UHF plug or BNC plug (supplied) as shown in Figure 3.8.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other antenna and matching radio body.

Figure 3.8 Terminating the antenna cable

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(8 mm)

9/16"

(14 mm)

5/32"

(4 mm)

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3.6 Connecting the Power Cables to a Power Source

To provide power to dual radio systems, you must connect each radio body separately to a power source or sources. Dual radio systems do not currently support a single lead-to-battery connection.

It is important to ensure that both radio bodies have a solid and secure power supply. Unexpected behavior can arise if the power supply to one body operates at a lower voltage than the other, or is momentarily interrupted, as might occur with a poorly formed or intermittent wiring termination.

Table 3.3 Radio body power connector— pins and signals

Pinout Pin Signal name Description Signal type

>25W radio

rear view

25W radio

1 2 3 4

rear view

Selecting the Power Source

1 AGND Earth return for radio body power

source

2 SPK– External speaker output. Balanced load

configuration

3 SPK+ External speaker output. Balanced load

configuration

4 13V8 BATT DC power input for radio body and

control head

Ground

Analog

Power

Notice Each radio is designed to operate from a nominal 12V negative ground supply. Each radio may draw up to 15A of current. Each radio will tolerate a supply voltage range of 10.8V to 16.0 V at the radio.

In passenger vehicles, the radio is always connected directly to the battery using the power cable provided.

Notice Do not connect the radio to the center tap of two 12V batteries! This may result in damage to the radio due to earth loops, in particular when the negative lead is disconnected from the vehicle battery. It may also result in overcharging or undercharging of the batteries, reducing their service life.

In trucks, where direct connection to the battery is often not possible, each radio can be connected to a suitable terminal inside the fuse box that is connected directly to the battery.

24V-to-12V Converter

In vehicles with a supply voltage larger than 16.0V, such as many trucks, it is essential to provide a suitably rated 24V-to-12V converter. This will isolate the radios from excessive battery voltage and provide the correct DC operating conditions. Note that most 24 V-to-12V converters already fitted are not rated sufficiently.

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Standby Current

When using the ignition signal to turn off the radio system, the standby current is reduced to <6mA. For detailed stand-by figures, see Table 3.4 on

page 28.

Table 3.4 Current drain for the various radio systems

Radio System type

Dual body, single head

Dual body, dual head

Connecting the Power Cable

Completely off (e.g. off via ignition sense)

<6mA approx. 60mA approx. 240mA approx. 310mA

<6mA approx. 60mA approx. 300mA approx. 425mA

Stand-by (e.g. off via on/off key)

Notice Although it is possible to connect the radio system in line with

the vehicle ignition, this is not recommended, as it may draw too much current and damage the vehicle wiring and steering column or ignition switch. This may also cause the supply voltage of the radio to drop below the specified level.

On (no backlight) but not transmitting or receiving

On (maximum backlighting)

Notice Disconnecting the vehicle’s battery may cause problems with

some electronic equipment, such as vehicle alarms, engine management systems, and in-car entertainment systems. Check that the vehicle owner has the necessary information to make all electronic equipment function correctly after battery reconnection.

Notice If the battery is not disconnected, exercise extreme caution during the installation and install the fuses only when the installation is ready to be checked. For more information, refer to “Checking the

Installation” on page 36.

1. Disconnect the vehicle’s battery unless specifically prohibited from doing so by the customer, vehicle manufacturer, agent, or supplier.

Notice Route the cables in a manner that minimizes coupling of electric vehicle systems such as alternators into the radio.

Notice Protect the power cables from engine heat, sharp edges and from being pinched or crushed.

2. Run the power cable between one radio’s mounting position and the power source and cut it to length, allowing approximately 20 cm (8 in.) excess at the radio end.

3. Plug the power cable into the power connector of the radio.

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Warning Danger of fire! The radio’s protection mechanisms

rely on the correct fuses on both the negative and positive power supply leads being present. Failure to fit the correct fuses may result in fire or damage to the radio. The correct fuse types are:

■ >25W radios: 20A fuses (Tait IPN 265-00010-81)

>25W 25W

■ 25W radios: 10A fuses (Tait IPN 265-00010-80)

4. Cut the negative (black) and the positive (red) wires where the in-line

fuse holders will be placed (as close to the power source as possible).

Notice Do not install the fuses until the installation is ready to be checked. For more information, refer to “Checking the Installation” on

page 36.

5. Insert each end of the negative wire into each of the fuse crimp-

terminals and crimp them to force the metal contacts onto the wires.

6. Push the two crimp-terminals into the clear plastic fuse cover. Close

the cover while the next steps are completed.

Power During Radio Operation

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the positive wire.

8. Connect the negative wire to the battery ground terminal.

9. Connect the positive wire to the battery positive terminal.

10. Repeat steps 2 to 9 for the other radio body.

Notice Do not install the fuses until the installation is ready to be checked. For more information, refer to “Checking the Installation” on

page 36.

It is important that both radio bodies power on at the same time. If that does not happen (for example, the Power On Mode is set to Power On in the programming application and power is applied to each body in sequence) you must turn the system off then on again via the on/off key. It is not recommended that you remove or apply power to a single radio body while operating the radio system.

If power to one radio body is disrupted, you must turn the system off then on again via the on/off key. If there is no power supply to one radio body after the radio system is switched on, the other body and control head will continue to operate as a single radio unit.

Notice The ignition signal may fail to turn the remaining radio body on and off if there is no power to one radio body. In this situation, the on/off key must be used to continue operating the radio.

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3.7 Connecting Remote Speakers

You must connect remote speakers to the radio bodies if:

■ using a hand-held control head, or

■ using a control head with a graphical-display and you want to enhance

or replace the control head’s internal speaker.

The remote speaker will only sound audio from the radio that it is connected to. Audio is never fed to a remote speaker from the other radio body. If a radio is at the background and dual receive is activated, the attached remote speaker will sound received audio from that radio at a reduced volume. If a radio is at the foreground, the attached remote speaker will sound received audio from that radio at normal volume, and audible indicators.

The following high-power remote speakers are recommended:

>25W

25W

■ TMAA10-06 high-power remote speaker for >25W radios

■ TMAA10-03 high-power remote speaker for 25W radios.

If a different speaker is used, receptacles for the speaker pins of the power connector are provided with the installation kit. The installation kit also contains a flying lead connector that, when installed, enables the speaker to be easily removed and re-installed as required.

The speaker is connected to pins 2 (SPK–) and 3 (SPK+) of the power connector. See Table 3.3 on page 27. For more information, refer to the installation instructions provided with the speaker, or to the relevant section of the service manual.

3.8 Installing a Cross-band Linking Cable

The TMAA04-04 or TMAA04-06 cross-band linking cable can be used to extend the features available with TM8260 dual radio systems. The cables connect to both radio’s auxiliary ports so the radio system can be used as a cross-band repeater. The TMAA04-06 cable provides additional connections to enable, for example, GPS operation and power via ignition sense.

For cross-band pins and signals on the auxiliary connector, see Figure 3.9 on

page 31.

Notice The radio does not meet the IP54 protection standard once the auxiliary connector rubber bungs have been removed and this cable has been installed. Care must be taken when the radio is being operated in an environment where there is water, dust or other environmental hazards.

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To install the cable:

1. Remove the rubber bung that cover the auxiliary connector on each

radio body.

2. Plug an auxiliary connector into the auxiliary port of a radio body.

3. Plug the second auxiliary connector into the auxiliary port of the

other radio body.

The cable can be plugged in either way—its orientation has no impact on radio performance. However, to reduce the cabling required, orient the cable so other connectors from the cable (for example, the external interface connector and GPS socket) are closest to the device or devices to connect to.

4. Tightly fasten the jackscrew-type locks.

5. If your cable has additional connectors, refer to the installation

instructions for your cable (see “Associated Documentation” on

page 5), or contact your radio provider.

6. Enable the appropriate programmable I/O and external PTT 1

settings using the programming application. See “Crossband

Repeater Settings” on page 42.

Figure 3.9 Auxiliary connectors— pins and signals for crossband repeater

operation

rear view

a. Your cable may have other pins not listed here that carry additional signals.

2 AUX_GPIO5 busy (output)

7 AUD_TAP_IN audio tap input

12 AUX_GPI1 PTT (input)

13 AUD_TAP_OUT audio tap output

15 AGND ground

Pin Signal name Description

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3.9 Installing the Control Head Solution

To install a single graphical-display control head, see “Installing a Graphical

Display Control-Head” below.

To install dual graphical display control-heads, follow the installation instructions in the upgrade kit (see “Associated Documentation” on

page 5).

To install a hand-held control head, see “Installing a Hand-Held Control

Head” on page 35.

Installing a Graphical Display Control-Head

To install a single control head with graphical-display to dual radio bodies:

■ assemble the control-head interface

■ mount the control head using the U bracket, then

■ install the remote cable.

Assembling the Control Head Interface

The following steps show how to connect the control head remote interface to the control head.

1. Undo the two Torx T20 screws on the adaptor flange of the control head, and remove the adaptor flange.

2. Keep the two screws for step 6.

3. Unplug the controlhead loom.

4. The adaptor flange and control-head loom are not used for the remote control-head installation.

You can change the control head orientation by changing the controlhead loom to the opposite connector. For more information, refer to the remote control-head installation instructions (IPN 402-00020-xx, available from http://support.taitradio.com).

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5. Plug the control-head

interface loom into the connector on the control head.

6. Use the two Torx T-20

screws from the first step to fit the controlhead remote interface to the control head.

Mounting the Control Head

Notice When fitting the control-head interface to the control-head,

be careful not to damage the space-frame seal.

The remote U-bracket is used to install the remote control-head assembly on the dashboard or on any sufficiently flat surface.

Notice Check that the remote U-bracket is not distorted when the screws are tightened.

The screws provided are self-drilling. For more precise positioning, predrill ∅ 1/8 inch (3 mm) pilot holes for self-drilling screws. Reduce the hole size in metal that is less than 1/32 inch (1mm) thick.

Notice Ensure that drilling at the selected points will not damage existing wiring.

1. Drill any holes required for cables and install suitable grommets or

bushings in the holes.

2. Screw the remote U-bracket in the chosen mounting position using

the self-drilling screws provided. Use all four screws provided.

3. Place the control-head assembly in the remote U-bracket and

position it for a good viewing angle.

4. Screw the remote control-head assembly into position using the two

thumb screws provided.

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Installing the Remote Cable

Figure 3.10 contains an overview of the connection between the radio

bodies and the control head.

Figure 3.10 Connecting radio bodies to control head with graphical-display

body with link J4 removed

outermost port

to radio body with link J4 fitted

innermost port

control head remote cable TMAA04-01 (6m /19.6ft.)

control head

CH port

1. Attach one end of the control-head remote cable to the innermost port of the radio body with link J4 removed.

The outermost port of this radio body connects to the other radio body.

2. Attach the other end of the control-head remote cable to the rear port of the control head remote interface.

3. Install the cable grommets. See “Removing and Installing

Grommets” on page 15.

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Installing a Hand-Held Control Head

Figure 3.11 contains an overview of the connection between the radio

bodies and a hand-held control head.

Figure 3.11 Connecting radio bodies to hand-held control head

Body with link J4 removed

Outermost port

To radio body with link J4 fitted

Innermost port

Hand-held control head

Hand-held control head curly cord (may include extension TMAA04-14 to -17)

1. Attach the hand-held control head cord to the innermost port of the

radio body with link J4 removed.

The outermost port of this radio body connects to the other radio body.

2. Install the cable grommet. See “Removing and Installing Grommets”

on page 15.

3. Install the control head mounting clip in the most convenient

location for the radio user.

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3.10 Checking the Installation

Warning Danger of fire! The radio’s protection mechanisms

rely on the correct fuses on both the negative and positive power supply leads being present. Failure to fit the correct fuses may result in fire or damage to the radio. The correct fuse types are:

■ >25W radios: 20A fuses (Tait IPN 265-00010-81)

>25W 25W

■ 25W radios: 10A fuses (Tait IPN 265-00010-80)

1. Insert the fuses into the power leads. The radio will turn on automatically at this point.

2. Switch the radio off then on again using the front panel control, but do not transmit.

3. Connect an in-line power meter between one radio and its 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.

5. Start reducing the length of the antenna in steps of 0.1 inches to

0.2 inches (2 to 5 mm). Measure the power levels at each step.

Notice Some antennas are pre-tuned and must not be cut. Check with the manufacturers’ instructions.

6. Once the reflected power levels are within tolerance, repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 for the second radio.

7. Test the dual-radio functions.

■ Compare the receive functions (such as sensitivity) of one radio,

while the other radio is and is not transmitting. Ensure there is no significant difference.

■ Compare the transmit functions (such as coverage) of one radio,

while the other radio is and is not transmitting.

■ Test all other functions, such as dual-receive and cross-band

repeater operation. Check that those functions operate as expected.

If issues are found, move the radio bodies and/or antennas further apart and re-test.

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4 Programming a Dual-Radio System

After you have downloaded

Figure 4.1 Select Device(s) dialog

NTIDs and assembled the system, you can program or read individual devices in the system. Each time you attempt to communicate with the radio system, the Select Device(s) dialog appears (an example is shown in Figure 4.1).

This section contains the following information:

■ Connecting a Dual-Radio System to a PC

■ Programming a Dual-Radio System

■ Recommended Dual-Radio Settings

■ Upgrading Radio Firmware

■ Calibrating a Dual-Radio System

■ Troubleshooting.

For required programming application and firmware versions for your radio system, see “Hardware and Firmware Compatibility” on page 13.

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4.1 Connecting a Dual-Radio System to a PC

A dual radio system connects to a PC via the control head. The exact connector to use depends on the control head solution.

Notice Do not attempt to connect the programming lead to an RJ45 socket on a radio body. This can cause damage to the connector and the radio.

■ Single graphical-display control head: Unplug the standard or keypad

microphone, and connect a PC to the microphone port.

■ Hand-held control head: Use the tool provided in the TMAC70 kit or

an 8mm AF Allen key to remove the rear programming connector cover, and connect a PC to the programming connector. For more information, refer to the instructions provided with the hand-held control head (see “Associated Documentation” on page 5).

■ Dual graphical-display control heads: As with the single graphical-display

control head, but using the microphone port of the primary control head. To identify the primary control head, select Menu>Radio settings>Radio info > Multi head info. For more information, refer to the instructions provided with the upgrade kit (see “Associated

Documentation” on page 5).

4.2 Programming a Dual-Radio System

The following steps for programming a dual-radio system assume:

■ all the devices in the system have supported versions of firmware, and you

have installed supported versions of programming and calibration software. See “Hardware and Firmware Compatibility” on page 13.

■ all the devices in the system have unique NTIDs assigned.

See “Downloading Configurations” on page 17.

■ all radio bodies in the system have the required software features enabled.

See “Checking the Required Firmware Versions and Software Features”

on page 17.

Step 1— Create a template file

1. Using the Programming Application, enter the information into the fields that are common between the radios. See “Recommended

Dual-Radio Settings” on page 40.

2. Click File > Save.

3. Enter a descriptive name for the template, for example, “TM8260_Master_File”.

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Step 2— Program each device in the system

1. Using the Programming Application, open the template file created

for the radio system.

2. Set the radio’s Band (Global > Specification form).

3. Enter a Radio Name (recommended).

The length of the radio name restricts the length of all channel and group labels. Therefore a three-character radio name such as “UHF” or “VHF” is recommended, as it will allow group and channel labels up to 10 characters (such as “Channel 99”).

4. Add all information relating to the band selected in step 2, including

channels (Conventional > Channel Setup > Channels form) and groups (Scan Groups form).

5. Click File > Save As to save the device’s file to disk as a new file.

6. Click Radio > Program.

7. In the Select Device(s) dialog, select the radio body that matches the

Band selected in step 2, and optionally, the control head. See

Figure 4.1.

You cannot select more than one of the same device type (for example, two radio bodies). The Select Device(s) dialog will automatically select the radio body with the matching operating band (step 2).

The recommended sequence for programming a dual-radio system is a radio body (TMABxx-) in the first session, then the other body (TMABxx-) and the head (TMACxx-) together in the second session.

8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 and program the other radio body and the control

head.

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4.3 Recommended Dual-Radio Settings

The programming configuration of all devices must be as similar as possible, with the exception of the operating band, radio name, channels and groups. If features relating to the user interface (such as function keys, radio menus, and backlighting), and other features like the security lock are different, there may be unexpected behavior when powering on or switching between the radios.

The following settings are recommended for a dual-radio system. Use this table when setting up a template file, before programming the system (see

“Programming a Dual-Radio System” on page 38).

Table 4.1 Recommended dual-radio settings

Field/Feature Location Comments

Radio Name Global > Specifications form The radio name, if used, should be different for

both radio bodies in the system.

Power On Mode Global > Start-up form The power on mode must be the same for all

devices in the system.

Power-up on Last Active Body

Reset on Error Global > Start-up form The Reset on Error check box must be the same

Security Lock on Power Up and Security PIN

PTT fields Global > PTT form PTT settings for both radio bodies are used when

Startup (Channel or Group) Conventional >

Selcall Stun and Revive Conventional > Selcall >

Global > Start-up form This check box must be the same for all devices in

the system.

for all devices in the system.

Global > Start-up form If the security PIN is enabled, it must be enabled

(and have the same PIN) for all devices in the system.

in dual-transmit mode and the radio user presses the PTT. Care should be taken if programming PTT behavior differently between the radio bodies. PTT settings are typically set the same for all devices in the system.

You can program this option for the foreground

Conventional UI form

Control Status form

radio (the radio body with the lowest NTID) to start on a specific channel or group each time the radio system is turned on. You can also program this option for the background radio to default to a specific channel or group after the radio system is turned on, and the radio user subsequently switches the active radio or enables dual receive.

Selcall stun and revive functionality is currently not supported for TM8260 radio systems. If the stun and revive control status types are used, set the equivalent Rx Processing fields to No for all devices.

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Table 4.1 Recommended dual-radio settings (Continued)

Field/Feature Location Comments

Conv Key Settings Conventional > Conv Key

Settings form

Dual body functionality such as dual transmit and receive, and changing the foreground radio, can only be accessed via function keys. Add the Dual Body Mode and Single Body Mode actions to separate keys, or Dual/Single Body Mode to a single key. Add the Switch Active Radio action to a different function key.

Other Function Key Settings and the Radio Menu

Left Selection Key and Scroll Keys

Conventional > Conventional Menu form

Conventional > Conv Key Settings form

The radio’s function key settings and menu must be the same for all devices in the system.

If options are programmed for the left selection key and/or scroll keys, they must be the same for all devices in the system.

UI Preferences and Conventional UI

Global > UI Preferences form, and Conventional > Conventional UI form

UI preferences must be configured identically for all devices in the system. For example, backlighting, keypress tones, the RSSI icon, and the default dialling type.

Programmable I/O Programmable I/O form All radio body I/O pins are supported, and all

actions are supported except the output F1 to F4 Key Status. The control head I/O pin (CH_GPIO1) is limited to outputs only, and those outputs will always reflect the foreground radio. The following actions are dependant on the current mode, and state of the active radio body. External PTT 1 and 2: The radio body that the PTT is connected to will transmit, unless transmission is invalid (for example, that radio is the background radio in single-body mode). Toggle F1 and F4 Key LED: The function key LED will reflect the state of the relevant I/O pin on the foreground radio. Radio Ready: The radio at the background in single-body mode is not considered ready, so will not activate the output pin. Note: A cross-band linking cable requires specific programmable I/O settings for both radio bodies. For more information, see “Crossband Repeater

Settings” on page 42.

Trunked MPT Trunked MPT settings are currently not supported

with TM8260 radio systems. Do not attempt to program these fields or enable the optional feature for MPT 1327 Trunking.

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4.4 Crossband Repeater Settings

The following settings are for cross-band repeater operation only. These settings require a cross-band linking cable to be installed between the radio’s auxiliary ports. For more information, see “Installing a Cross-band Linking

Cable” on page 30.

Your cable may have additional connections that require further programming (for example, GPS, ignition sense, and external alert). For information on settings related to these additional connectors, refer to the installation instructions for your cable (see “Associated Documenta-

tion” on page 5), or contact your radio provider.

Programmable I/O and Audio Settings

Table 4.2 Cross-band settings in the Programmable I/O form, Digital tab

Pin Mode Direction Label Action Active Debounce

AUX_GPI1 Conventional Input XBAND_TX Crossband Tx Input Low 10

AUX_GPIO5 Conventional Output BUSY Busy Status

Table 4.3 Cross-band settings in the Programmable I/O form, Audio tab

Pin Tap In Tap In Type

Rx None A-Bypass In On PTT R7 D-Split

EPTT1 T5 A-Bypass In On PTT None C-Bypass 0ut On PTT

Notes: 1. Select Busy Status (Table 4.2) and Busy Detect (Table 4.3) to re-

At a minimum, settings in Table 4.2, Table 4.3, and Table 4.4 must be programmed for both radios.

Tap I n Unmute

Signalling Audio Mute

Status

Tap O ut

Tap O ut Ty pe

Low None

Tap Out Unmute

Busy Detect

Busy Detect + Subaud

transmit any signal.

2. Select Signalling Audio Mute Status (Table 4.2) and Busy Detect + Subaud (Table 4.3) to transmit valid signalling only. This is recommended if the repeater is to operate on a scan group where member channels require valid subaudible signalling. Otherwise the radio may re-transmit short bursts of activity when a channel is busy but not captured due to invalid activity.

3. D-Split means the receiving radio will sound the repeater audio. To silence the repeater signal on the receiving radio, select C-Bypass Out.

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Table 4.4 Cross-band settings in the PTT form, External PTT (1) tab

Field Setting

Advanced EPTT1 PTT Transmission Type Voice

Audio Source Audio Tap In

Receive and Transmit Settings

The cross-band repeater receives signals based on the radio’s squelch (carrier) mute, and re-transmits signals based on external PTT 1. If programmed to only re-transmit valid signals, the radio’s signalling mutes are also taken into account, which are affected by the radio’s monitor function (such as the hookswitch monitor when the microphone is off the hook). If monitor settings are programmed, the radio user must not enable monitor (such as having the microphone off the hook) while entering, or during, cross-band repeater mode.

The transmit timer, if enabled, limits the maximum duration of cross-band repeater transmissions. If a transmit lockout period is programmed then further repeater transmissions will also be inhibited until the lockout timer expires. However, if a valid received signal is present when the lockout timer expires then the radio does not automatically resume transmission.The received signal must first drop and retur n before re-transmission resumes.

Priority scanning also affects the transmit timer during cross-band repeater transmissions. If a non-priority channel in the group is captured, the radio will re-transmit that activity and the transmit timer will begin counting down. However, each time the radio samples the priority channel or channels there is a brief break in reception, which will cause the transmit timer to restart.

Squelch override is not compatible with cross-band repeater operation. Avoid programming this feature to a function key, and consider removing the menu option.

Transmit Inhibit If both radios are receiving activity when cross-band repeater mode is

activated, the radio system can rapidly cycle between transmit and receive. Set Tx Inhibit to Busy to prevent this from happening by not allowing the radio system to transmit when there is another busy signal. An alternative is to set different debounce times for each radio (such as 10 and 100 ms), which will separate each radio’s entry into cross-band repeater mode.

If the cross-band repeater is programmed to only re-transmit valid signals, and one radio is receiving an invalid signal (such as invalid CTCSS), the mute will stay closed and no re-transmission will occur. However, if the other radio then receives a valid signal, the radio will attempt to re-broadcast this over the other signal. Set Tx Inhibit to Busy or Mute to prevent this re-transmission occurring.

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System Timing

For the cross-band repeater to operate correctly with other base stations or repeaters, system timing must be taken into account. If using subaudible signalling and the transmitter requires a “tail”, then this can be configured according to Table 4.5. During the lead-out delay period, no signalling, such as CTCSS or DCS, is present.

Table 4.5 Transmit tail in the Basic Settings form, Subaudible Signalling tab

Field Setting

CTCSS Settings Lead-Out Delay any duration, up to 1000ms

DCS Settings Lead-Out Delay any duration, up to 1000 ms

4.5 Upgrading Radio Firmware

The Tait Firmware Upgrade Tool (from the programming application, click To o l s > Download) shows the NTID (network ID) for each device. When reporting a radio system’s configuration, the table will list the various types of firmware for all devices in the system.

Notice Reporting the configuration will also show SCT (System Configuration Table) files for each device, which must exist for a radio system. These files are the result of downloading configurations (see

“Downloading Configurations” on page 17). Do not attempt to delete

these files.

When you download firmware to hardware of a particular type (for example, the target hardware shows as a radio body), it will be sent to all devices in the system of the same hardware type. The firmware will be downloaded to each device in sequence.

For more information, access the Help of the Tait Firmware Upgrade Tool (Help menu).

4.6 Calibrating a Dual-Radio System

TM8260 dual radio systems do not support calibration of the radio system as a whole. The system must first be disassembled to a single head / single body configuration. If calibration is required after repair, the radio body must be calibrated outside of the system before re-installation.

To disassemble the radio to a single head and body, see Figure 3.3 on page 19 and Figure 3.4 on page 20.

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4.7 Troubleshooting

If reporting the configuration shows only two devices when three are expected, or the Select Device(s) dialog does not appear when reading or programming the radio system:

■ Make sure all cables are connected correctly, and securely.

■ Make sure power is applied to both radio bodies.

■ One or more devices may not have the correct system configuration table

of NTIDs. Re-download the table to all devices in the system. See

“Downloading Configurations” on page 17.

If a “Duplicate NTIDs” message appears on the radio display, you must uninstall the radio to a single-head single-body system and use the programming application’s multiple device configuration utility to change the NTIDs (click Tools > Download and then Device Configuration > Advanced). For more information, see “Downloading Configurations” on

page 17.

If an “incorrect band” message appears when attempting to program a radio body, the band of the selected device to program is different to the band selected in the programming application. Either change the Band field on the Specifications form, or select the matching radio body in the Select Device(s) dialog.

If an “unlicensed feature” message appears in the programming application, or the LEDs on one or both radio bodies flash on and off when powering up the system, optional features (for example, Multi-Body Support) may not be enabled. For more information, see “Checking the Required Firmware

Versions and Software Features” on page 17.

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5 Quick Reference

All components are present and are the correct

❏

versions of hardware and firmware.

The system configuration table is downloaded to

❏

the control head and radio bodies.

Link J4 is removed from the radio body connected

❏

to the control head.

The remote interfaces are installed on the radio

❏

bodies and control head.

For each body remote interface, the earthing tag

❏

is attached onto the radio chassis.

Antennas are connected to both radio bodies. See page 25.

❏

The cables are attached into the correct ports. See page 32.

❏

All grommets are installed. See page 15.

❏

There is a solid and secure power supply to both

❏

radio bodies.

See pages 11 to 13.

See “Downloading

Configurations” on page 17.

See “Removing Link J4” on

page 21.

See page 22 and page 32.

See page 22.

See page 25.

The correct fuses are fitted to the power supply

❏

leads.

The radio system is programmed so the user can

❏

access dual-radio features.

See page 36.

See “Programming a Dual-

Radio System” on page 38.

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Glossary

This glossary contains an alphabetical list of terms and abbreviations related to dual-radio systems. For information about other radio terms, consult the glossary provided with the relevant documentation.

background radio The radio in a dual-radio system that is not currently showing on the radio

display, or is showing in a smaller font.

control head The device in a radio system that provides the user-interface.

cross-band linking cable

cross-band repeater A mode in a dual-radio system where the system receives on one radio, and

A cable that connects the auxiliary ports of the two radio bodies, and enabled a dual-radio system to be used as a cross-band repeater.

immediately re-transmits that reception on the other radio.

device A component (control head or radio body) in a radio system. A device is

known as target hardware when upgrading radio firmware.

dual body mode The function on a dual-radio system that enables you to turn on dual receive

and dual transmit

dual head system Two control heads connected to a radio body.

dual-radio system A control head connected to two radio bodies.

dual receive A state in a dual-radio system where the system receives on both the

foreground radio and background radio simultaneously.

dual transmit A state in a dual-radio system where the system transmits on both the

foreground radio and background radio simultaneously. Dual transmit

includes dual receive.

foreground radio The radio in a dual-radio system that is currently showing on the radio

display, or showing in a larger font.

NTID The unique network identifier that is assigned to each device in a radio

system.

primary radio The radio body in a dual-radio system with the lowest NTID.

radio A radio body, when connected directly or indirectly with a control head.

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radio body

The device in a radio system that provides standalone transmit and receive on a single operating band, and also other functionality such as digital processing. Also known as a torso.

radio system See dual-radio system.

single body mode The function on a dual-radio system that enables you to return to single

receive and single transmit.

single receive and single transmit

system configuration table

A state in a dual-radio system where the system transmits and receives on the

foreground radio only.

The table that is downloaded to every device in a radio system. The table contains information about the system, including all devices, device names, NTIDs, and priorities.

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7.5. If Licensee, as a contractor or subcontractor (integrator), is purchasing Tait Designated Products and licensing Software not for its own internal use but for end use only by a Customer, the Licensee may transfer such Software, but only if a) Licensee transfers all copies of such Software and the related Documentation to the transferee and b) Licensee has first obtained from its Customer (and, if Licensee is acting as a subcontractor, from the interim transferee(s) and from the ultimate end user sub license) an enforceable sublicense agreement that prohibits any other transfer and that contains restrictions substantially identical to the terms set forth in this Software License Agreement. Except as stated in the foregoing, Licensee and any transferee(s) authorised by this Section may not otherwise transfer or make available any Tait Software to any third party nor permit any party to do so. Licensee will, on request, make available evidence reasonably satisfactory to Tait demonstrating compliance with all the foregoing.

Section 8 TERM AND TERMINATION

8.1. Licensee’s right to use the Software and Documentation will commence when the Designated Products are supplied by Tait to Licensee and will continue for the life of the Designated Products with which or for which the Software and Documentation are supplied, unless Licensee breaches this Agreement, in which case this Agreement and Licensee's right to use the Software and Documentation may be terminated immediately upon notice by Tait.

8.2. Within thirty (30) days after termination of this Agreement, Licensee must certify in writing to Tait that all copies of the Software have been removed or deleted from the Designated Products and that all copies of the Software and Documentation have been returned to Tait or destroyed by Licensee and are no longer in use by Licensee.

8.3. Licensee acknowledges that Tait made a considerable investment of resources in the development, marketing, and distribution of the Software and Documentation and that Licensee's breach of this Agreement will result in irreparable harm to Tait for which monetary damages would be inadequate. If Licensee breaches this Agreement, Tait may terminate this Agreement and be entitled to all available remedies at law or in equity including immediate injunctive relief and repossession of all nonembedded Software and associated Documentation. Licensee shall pay all Tait costs (on an indemnity basis) for the enforcement of the terms of this Agreement.

Section 9 CONFIDENTIALITY

Licensee acknowledges that the Software and Documentation contain proprietary and Confidential Information valuable to Tait and are Tait trade secrets, and Licensee agrees to respect the confidentiality of the information con-

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tained in the Software and Documentation.

Section 10 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1. In no circumstances shall Tait be under any liability to Licensee, or any other person whatsoever, whether in Tort (including negligence), Contract (except as expressly provided in this Agreement), Equity, under any Statute, or otherwise at law for any losses or damages whether general, special, exemplary, punitive, direct, indirect, or consequential arising out of or in connection with any use or inability of using the Software.

10.2. Licensee’s sole remedy against Tait will be limited to breach of contract and Tait sole and total liability for any such claim shall be limited at the option of Tait to the repair or replacement of the Software or the refund of the purchase price of the Software.

Section 11 GENERAL

11.1. COPYRIGHT NOTICES. The existence of a copyright notice on the Software will not be construed as an admission or presumption of publication of the Software or public disclosure of any trade secrets associated with the Software.

11.2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Licensee acknowledges that the Software may be subject to the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction covering the supply of the Designated Products and will comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including export laws and regulations, of that country.

11.3. ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCONTRACTING. Tait may assign its rights or subcontract its obligations under this Agreement, or encumber or sell its rights in any Software, without prior notice to, or consent of, Licensee.

11.4. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be subject to and construed in accordance with New Zealand law and disputes between the parties concerning the provisions hereof shall be determined by the New Zealand Courts of Law. Provided however Tait may at its election bring proceedings for breach of the terms hereof or for the enforcement of any judgment in relation to a breach of the terms hereof in any jurisdiction Tait considers fit for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the terms hereof or obtaining relief for breach of the terms hereof.

11.5. THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement is entered into solely for the benefit of Tait and Licensee. No third party has the right to make any claim or assert any right under this Agreement, and no third party is deemed a beneficiary of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any licensor or supplier of third-party software included in the Software will be a direct and intended thirdparty beneficiary of this Agreement.

11.6. SURVIVAL. Sections 4, 5, 6.3, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 survive the termination of this Agreement.

11.7. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. In the event of inconsistencies between this Agree-

ment and any other Agreement between the parties, the parties agree that, with respect to the specific subject matter of this Agreement, this Agreement prevails.

11.8. SECURITY. Tait uses reasonable means in the design and writing of its own Software and the acquisition of third-party Software in order to limit Security Vulnerabilities. While no software can be guaranteed to be free from Security Vulnerabilities, if a Security Vulnerability is discovered, Tait will take the steps specified in Section 6 of this Agreement.

11.9. EXPORT. Licensee will not transfer, directly or indirectly, any Designated Product, Documentation or Software furnished hereunder or the direct product of such Documentation or Software to any country for which New Zealand or any other applicable country requires an export license or other governmental approval without first obtaining such license or approval.

11.10. SEVERABILITY. In the event that any part or parts of this Agreement shall be held illegal or null and void by any court or administrative body of competent jurisdiction, such determination shall not affect the remaining terms which shall remain in full force and effect as if such part or parts held to be illegal or void had not been included in this Agreement. Tait may replace the invalid or unenforceable provision with a valid and enforceable provision that achieves the original intent and economic effect of this Agreement.

11.11. CONSUMER GUARANTEES. Licensee acknowledges that the licenses supplied in terms of this agreement are supplied to Licensee in business, and that the guarantees and other provisions of prevailing consumer protection legislation shall not apply.

11.12. WHOLE AGREEMENT. Licensee acknowledges that it has read this Agreement, understands it and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions. Licensee also agrees that, subject only to the express terms of any other agreement between Tait and Licensee to the contrary, this is the complete and exclusive statement of the Agreement between it and Tait in relation to the Software. This Agreement supersedes any proposal or prior agreement, oral or written, and any other communications between Licensee and Tait relating to the Software and the Designated Products.

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