Tait TM9456 Installation And Programming Manual

Tait TM9456 Installation And Programming Manual

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Dual-Radio
Installation and
Programming Guide
MAI-03301-02-01 · Issue 1 · July 2016

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  • Page 1 TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide MAI-03301-02-01 · Issue 1 · July 2016...
  • Page 3 Intellectual Property Rights This product may be protected by one or more patents or designs of Tait Limited together with their international equivalents, pending patent or design applications, and registered trade marks: NZ 409837, NZ 409838, NZ 415277, NZ 415278, NZ 508806, NZ 519742 /...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.8 Installing the Control Head Solution ....31 2.9 Checking the Installation......36 TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Contents...
  • Page 6 Glossary ........45 TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Contents ©...
  • Page 7: Preface

    This symbol highlights information that is relevant to radios with a transmit power of 30-50 W. This symbol highlights information that is relevant to radios with a transmit power of 25 W. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 8: Associated Documentation

    The characters xx represent the issue number of the documentation. 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.
  • Page 9: Safety And Regulatory Warnings

    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. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 10: Mpt 1362 Code Of Practice

    ■ 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. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 11: Preparation When Drilling Holes

    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 the following diagram: 10 mm (3/8 in.) mounting surface TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 12: Ip54 Protection Class Considerations

    IP54, for example, a control- ■ head interface box, or hand-held control-head remote interface box. Negative Earth Supply The radios are designed to operate only in a negative earth system. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 13: Preparing The Installation

    Completeness To install a dual-radio system, you require the following equipment. This equipment will usually be supplied in a mobile package like: TM9456-ZPJ0-AAUG-2CLB-AP: P25 Trk 136-174M 50W 762-870M ■ 35W BNC Mic U-Crdl R6m E-Spkr Enc TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Preparing the Installation ©...
  • Page 14 2 x radio bodies; One radio body has the remote control head, ■ microphone and a different remote interface. One radio body has the TDMA grounding strap. TM9456-K5C0-AAUA-1CLB-AP P25 Trk 762-870M 35W BNC Mic U-Crdl R6m E-Spkr Enc Dual-B 1of2 T02-00014-XBAA TM9400 FullCrypto 35W 762-870MHz ■...
  • Page 15: Hardware And Firmware Compatibility

    Failure to fit the correct fuses may result in fire or damage to the radio. The correct fuse types are: >25 W radios: 20 A fuses (Tait IPN 265-00010-81) ■ >25W 25 W radios: 10 A fuses (Tait IPN 265-00010-80).
  • Page 16: Installation Overview

    GPS receiver, supported microphone external alert device, ignition signal. Applies to both bodies TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Preparing the Installation © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 17: Removing And Installing Grommets

    Squeeze the grommet and push the remaining corners into position. Check that the grommet is seated correctly in the cavity. See Figure 1.3. Figure 1.3 Correct seating when installing a grommet TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Preparing the Installation © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 18: Installing A Dual-Radio System

    Install the control head or heads. See “Installing the Control Head Solution” on page Install the fuses and check the installation. See “Checking the Installation” on page TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 19: Checking The Firmware Versions And Software Features

    Only items for connected devices will be displayed. For each body requiring an NTID update, connect the control head (the T02-00081-BAAA remote interface must be used) and apply power. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 20 Connect the control head microphone port to your PC. Download NTID data. Amend the NTID data as required. Upload the NTID data. Check that all required indicators are green. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 21: Installing The Radio Bodies

    This termination is only required at the ends of an RS485 network. In the case of a TM9456 dual-radio system, the UHF radio body with the two connections (to the control head and to the other radio body) is a node on the network and must have this termination removed.
  • Page 22 Screw the earthing tag onto the left screw boss on the radio chassis, using the Torx T-10 screw provided. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 23 (whichever is more convenient). An example is shown in Figure 2.4. Figure 2.4 Example of a Ground Strap Wiring on a Stack Mount TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 24 Attach the other end of the radio connecting cable to the innermost port of the other radio body. Install the cable grommets. See “Removing and Installing Grommets” on page TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 25 RS485+ RS485 data. AGND/PTT Default setting is analogue ground. MIC AUDIO Analogue electret mic input. RS485 RS485 data. DGND Digital ground. ON/OFF Radio on/off control. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 26: Installing The Antennas

    ■ radio Avoid sharp bends in the cables. These distort the cable and alter its electrical characteristics. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 27 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other antenna and matching radio body. Figure 2.6 Terminating the antenna cable 5/16" 5/32" (8 mm) (4 mm) 9/16" (14 mm) TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 28: Connecting The Power Cables To A Power Source

    DC operating conditions. Note that most 24 V-to-12 V converters already fitted are not rated sufficiently. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 29 Standby Current Table 2.4 Estimated current drain for the TM9456 radio systems On (no backlight) Completely off Radio System Stand-by (e.g. off but not On (maximum (e.g. off via type via on/off key) transmitting or backlighting) ignition sense) receiving TM9456 Dual body, <8 mA...
  • Page 30 In this situation, the on/off key must be used to continue operating the radio. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 31: Connecting Remote Speakers

    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. ■ TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 32 Use the two Torx T-20 screws from the first step to fit the control- head remote interface to the control head. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 33 Place the control-head assembly in the remote U-bracket and position it for a good viewing angle. Screw the remote control-head assembly into position using the two thumb screws provided. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 34 Attach the other end of the control-head remote cable to the rear port of the control head remote interface. Install the cable grommets. See “Removing and Installing Grommets” on page TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 35 Install the cable grommet. See “Removing and Installing Grommets” on page Install the control head mounting clip in the most convenient location for the radio user. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 36: Checking The Installation

    Test all other functions, such as dual-receive. Check that those ■ functions operate as expected. If issues are found, move the radio bodies and/or antennas further apart and re-test. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Installing a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 37: Programming A Dual-Radio System

    Calibrating a Dual-Radio System ■ Troubleshooting. ■ Important For required programming application and firmware ver- sions for your radio system, see “Hardware and Firmware Compatibility” on page TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Programming a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 38: Connecting A Dual-Radio System To A Pc

    “Recommended Dual-Radio Settings” on page Click File > Save. Enter a descriptive name for the template, for example, TM9456DualRadio_Master_File. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Programming a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 39 The Select Device(s) dialog will automatically select the radio body with the matching operating band (step 2). Repeat steps 1 to 7 and program the other radio body. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Programming a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 40: Recommended Dual-Radio Settings

    Function Ctrl Settings form Add the Dual Body Mode and Single Body Mode actions to separate keys, or Dual/Single Body Mode to a single key. (recommended) Add the Switch Active Radio action to a different function key. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Programming a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 41: Upgrading Radio Firmware

    The firmware will be downloaded to each device in sequence. For more information, click the Help [?] button from the programming application’s Download dialog (Tools > Download). TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Programming a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 42: Calibrating A Dual-Radio System

    Calibrating a Dual-Radio System TM9456 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.
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    (for example, Multi-Body Support) may not be enabled. For more information, see “Checking the Firmware Versions and Software Features” on page TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Programming a Dual-Radio System © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 44: Quick Reference

    The correct fuses are fitted to the power supply leads. See page ❏ The radio system is programmed so the user can access “Programming a Dual- dual-radio features. Radio System” on page TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide Quick Reference © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 45: Glossary

    Also known as a torso. dual-radio system. Either one control head connected to multiple radio radio system bodies, one radio body connected to multiple control heads. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 46 The table that is downloaded to every device in a radio system. The table system configuration table contains information about the system, including all devices, device names, NTIDs, and priorities. TM9456 Dual-Radio Installation and Programming Guide © Tait Limited July 2016...
  • Page 47 Section 1 DEFINITIONS “Confidential Information” means all or any information supplied to or received by Licensee from Tait, whether before or after installation or use and whether directly or indirectly pertaining to the Software and Documentation supplied by Tait, including without limitation all information relating to the Designated Products, hardware, software;...
  • Page 48 (ii) means any modifications, enhancements, new versions and new releases of the software provided by Tait; and (iii) may contain one or more items of software owned by a third- party supplier. The term "Software" does not include any third-party software provided under separate license or not licensable under the terms of this Agreement.
  • Page 49 Licensee has breached the terms of this Agreement. Any information obtained by Tait during the course of the inspection will be kept in strict confidence by Tait and used solely for the purpose of verifying Licensee's compliance with the terms of this Agreement.
  • Page 50 6.1. The commencement date and the term of the Software warranty will be a period of one (1) year from Tait shipment of the Software. If Licensee is not in breach of any obligations under this Agreement, Tait warrants that...
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53 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.

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