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Operator's Manual
T2040II
T2040 Series II

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual T2040II T2040 Series II...
  • Page 2 02/99 IPN: 409-20400-02...
  • Page 3 Licences purchase receipt; or 2. If a diskette is supplied and if Tait is unable to deliver a replacement diskette which is free from defects in material or workmanship, the Licen- cee may terminate this Agreement by returning the Software to Tait.
  • Page 4 02/99 IPN: 409-20400-02...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction........... 5 Safety Warnings .
  • Page 6 Trunking Call Set up and Special Functions ..... . . 21 Most Common Trunking Call Setup ........21 MPT1343 .
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction The Tait T2040II radio is a state-of-the-art mobile radio that provides outstanding communi- cation flexibility in both conventional and trunked mobile radio systems. The T2040II is micro- processor controlled which allows it to be configured to suit your personal needs and those of your fleet, for greater communication effectiveness.
  • Page 8: T2040Ii Controls And Indicators

    T2040II Controls and Indicators The T2040II control head includes the following keys and indicators: Keypad Functions The keypad functions are as follows: Despatcher : accesses a preset number (usually your base Short press despatcher). This is a one touch dialling key. if call queuing is enabled, this changes the mode of Long press: operation between call queuing and normal mode.
  • Page 9: Keypad Indicators

    Keypad Indicators Indicates that your radio is queuing incoming calls. Indicates that your radio is in alphanumeric entry or label selection mode. The indicator flashes when there is an incoming status call with an associated alpha- numeric label or when there is an incoming SDM. Indicates that the displayed call is a status call or an SDM, or that your radio is at present in status label selection mode or SDM entry mode.
  • Page 10 Service This indicator has three functions: : your radio has access to a network and is ready to make or accept calls. : your radio does not currently have access to a network. It is Flashing attempting to find a site it is authorised to use, or it may be out of range of a network signal.
  • Page 11: Basic Operations

    If this is not the case consult your Tait dealer. The T2040II has either the MPT or ‘Tait-standard’ set of tones available. One set is selected during programming. This man- ual refers only to the ‘Tait-standard’ tones.
  • Page 12: Making A Call

    Making a Call There are four different ways of making a call using your T2040II: Enter the full number of the required party using the alphanumeric keypad and then press either the Hash key ( ) or PTT key to send the call. Enter short dial preset numbers using the alphanumeric keypad and then press the Hash key ( ) or PTT key to send the call.
  • Page 13: Requesting A Call From Your Despatcher

    Requesting a Call from your Despatcher Note: Your radio needs to be programmed to call your despatcher for this function to operate. Press the Despatcher key ( ). If the call is accepted, you hear a single high-pitched tone, , lasting three seconds. This places your call in the despatcher’s queue and the peeeeee despatcher will call you back as soon as possible.
  • Page 14: Receiving A Call

    Receiving a Call When you receive an incoming call, your radio alerts you with a ringing tone like a telephone and the identity of the calling party is displayed, as follows: Message displayed Example Explanation Label VEHICLE7 The calling party is one of the preset numbers with a label programmed in your radio.
  • Page 15: Last Incoming Caller

    Last Incoming Caller Re-establish a call to your last incoming caller as follows: Note: This option must be enabled during radio programming. When an incoming call that you have accepted is terminated, the call-back facility stores the caller’s number in a special memory, so that you can return the call. As you hang up, this is shown by the message “...
  • Page 16: Advanced User Operations

    Advanced User Operations Many of the advanced operations detailed in this section must be enabled during program- ming of the T2040II. Consult your Tait dealer to find out which of these features have been enabled in your radio. Alphanumeric Entry Mode Your T2040II can be programmed with up to 100 preset numbers, each of which can be accessed from the keypad using an alphanumeric label of up to eight characters.
  • Page 17: Call Queuing

    Call Queuing If you need to leave your T2040II unattended, incoming calls can be saved as ‘call-back’ messages for you to return later. All calls except group calls, PABX and PSTN calls can be queued, as follows: Enter ð ð ð ð 48õ õ õ õ using the keypad, or keep the Despatcher key ( ) pressed until the indicator illuminates.
  • Page 18: Despatcher Operation

    Despatcher Operation The T2040II may be used for despatcher operation, mounted on top of its companion T2008 power supply, as shown below. T2040II radio T2008 power supply Note: If your T2040II is to be used as a despatcher, this must be enabled during programming. The radio powers up in despatcher mode.
  • Page 19: Economy Mode

    To clear ‘do not disturb’, enter õ õ õ õ 49õ õ õ õ using the keypad, or press the Clear key ( The “ ” message is removed, and the radio returns to the mode it was in previously. QUIET Note: With ‘do not disturb’...
  • Page 20: Sdm Entry Mode

    SDM Entry Mode Give a long press of the Status key ( ) to enter SDM entry mode. The indicator STATUS flashes intermittently and the last message sent is displayed, flashing. If you have not sent an SDM before, a cursor flashes on the right-hand side of the display. The SDM can comprise a maximum of 25 characters, including a combination of the following: numbers (0 to 9) Entered using the alphanumeric keypad in the usual...
  • Page 21: Using Alphanumeric Entry Mode

    The currently selected character can be deleted from the message by pressing the Clear key ( Using Alphanumeric Entry Mode Alphabetic characters can be included in the SDM as follows: Press the Alphanumeric key ( ) to enter alphanumeric entry mode. While alphanumeric entry mode is active, the indicator is illuminated ALPHANUMERIC...
  • Page 22: Status Calls

    Manually, by giving a long press of the Status key ( SDM entry mode is exited, the indicator turns off and the display shows the STATUS most-recently transmitted valid call. Any unsent message is discarded. Automatically, if the ‘do not disturb’ function is not active and a call is received during SDM entry.
  • Page 23: Trunking Call Set Up And Special Functions

    Some of the functions listed below may be unavailable on your network, and some may need to be enabled during radio programming. For more information about the facilities available on your radio, consult your Tait dealer. Note: The õ õ õ õ terminator is not necessary if you press the PTT key instead.
  • Page 24: Most Common Special Trunking Functions

    Most Common Special Trunking Functions 1 “ð ð ð ð ...õ õ õ õ ” Functions: Dialling Code Function Example ð ð ð ð 0õ õ õ õ ð ð ð ð 0õ õ õ õ Request Base Despatcher Callback ð...
  • Page 25: Optional Accessories For T2040Ii Radios

    Six metre remote mounting kit CTCSS kit Scrambler kit Handsfree microphone with remote or voice-activated PTT key Single or dual port Uart kits, allowing computer control of your T2040II Ω line interface kit Consult your Tait dealer for more details. 02/99 IPN: 409-20400-02...
  • Page 26: Appendix

    Is the power connector firmly plugged into the rear of the T2040II? Are the in-line fuses in good condition? Is the power cable securely connected to the vehicle battery or power supply? If all appears to be in order, then contact your Tait dealer for further assistance. 02/99 IPN: 409-20400-02...

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