Tait TM8260 User manual

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TM8260 mobiles
Getting Started Guide
This guide contains a summary of important tasks when setting up a TM8260 radio
system. You must read this information before attempting to install and program
TM8260 radios. This guide, and all other technical documentation, is available from
the Technical Support web site: http://support.taitworld.com
For more information: refer to the TM8260 installation and programming
guide (MMA-00041-xx).
Figure 1: TM8260 installation overview BExternal speaker (x2)
(TMAA10-03)
CCross-band linking, GPS, and
external interface cable
(TMAA04-06)
DPrimary radio body
(e.g. TMAB22-B100B)
ESecond radio body
(e.g. TMAB22-H600B)
FBody remote interface
(TMAC31-0T)
GBody remote interface with
link J4 removed
HConnector seal
IRadio connecting cable,
maximum length 1.5m
(TMAA04-03)
JRadio/control head
connecting cable, maximum
length 6m (TMAA04-01)
1) Control head remote
interface (TMAA03-03A)
1! Control head (TMAC40-1T)
1@ Any supported microphone
(e.g. keypad microphone
TMAA02-08)
1# External auxiliary interface
(e.g. external alert)
1$ GPS antenna/receiver
(TMAA05-01) with plate
mount (TMAA05-03) or mag-
netic mount (TMAA05-04)
C
E
D
F
IJ
1)
1!
Antenna Antenna
Power supply Power supply
External I/F 1#
Speaker BSpeaker B
GPS 1$
Microphone 1@
H
Optional
Required
G

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Downloading MAC addresses
You must download a configuration table with unique MAC (media access control)
addresses to all devices, to enable you to read, program, calibrate, and upgrade all
devices in the system via the microphone port. Complete the following steps after
unpacking the radio system, but before installing the remote interfaces and
assembling and mounting the system.
1. From the Programming Application, click Tools > Multiple Device Configuration .
2. Make sure a table similar to the following is displayed in the dialog. Either:
■click File > Open, and open the device configuration file for the system, or
■click Edit > Add Device and define the table.
3. Connect the control head 1! loom to the radio body that corresponds to the
highest MAC address (in the above example, the UHF radio), and apply power.
Important: Connect one radio body at a time. Do not attempt to download
MAC addresses if both radio bodies are connected together and have power applied.
4. Connect the control head to your PC.
5. Click Radio > Download MAC Address, and download the device configura-
tion table to device TMAB22 with the higher address.
6. Connect the control head loom to the radio body that corresponds to the lowest
MAC address (in the above example, the VHF radio), and apply power.
7. Click Radio > Download MAC Address again, and download the same table
to device TMAB22 with the lower address.
8. Click Radio > Download MAC Address a third time, and download the same
table to the control head (device TMAC40).
9. Check that all red indicators in the table are now green.
For more information: refer to the online help (Help > Contents and
Index) available from this dialog.
Removing link J4
The system uses a shorting link (J4) to terminate the end of the remote head network.
This is fitted by default for all body remote interfaces. The remote interface connected
to the control head G(see Figure 1 on page 1) must have this link removed before
installation. J4 is located between the two RJ45 connectors (see Figure 2 on page 3),
and can be removed without removing the PCB.
Type Name MAC Priority
Head (TMAC40) Head 2 2
Body (TMAB22) VHF Radio 1 1
Body (TMAB22) UHF Radio 3 3

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Attaching the earthing strap
For each body remote interface Gand H(see Figure 1 on page 1), make sure the
earthing strap is attached onto the left screw boss on the radio chassis (Figure 3).
Programming the radio system
After you have downloaded MAC
addresses and assembled the system,
you can select individual devices to
read or program. Each time you
attempt to communicate with the
radio system, the Select Device(s)
dialog appears (Figure 4).
You cannot select all three devices
at the same time.
Programming the radio system is a
two-step process:
1. Load the appropriate file, and
program one radio body (Body TMAB22-)
2. Load a different file, and program the other radio body (Body TMAB22-) and the
head (TMAC40-)
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),
emergency operation, and the security lock are different, there may be unexpected
behaviour when powering on or switching between the radios.
Figure 2: Location of link J4 Figure 3: Attaching the earthing strap
shorting
link J4
Figure 4: Select Device(s) dialog

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You must program the following settings for all devices in the system:
Important: Trunked MPT settings are currently not supported with TM8260
radio systems. Do not attempt to program these fields or enable the optional
feature.
For more information: refer to the online help (Help > Contents and
Index) available from the programming application.
Mounting the control head and radio bodies
Use the bracket and screws provided to mount the control head.
Mount the two radio bodies no further than 1.5 metres 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, and the TM8260 installation and programming guide
(MMA-00041-xx).
Accessing TM8260 features using the control head
Use the function key programmed for “Switch Active Radio” to change the
foreground radio. Use the function key programmed for “Dual Body Mode” to toggle
between dual receive and dual transmit. Use the function key programmed for “Single
Body Mode” to return to single receive and transmit. Use the programmed function
key or the radio’s main menu to turn cross-band repeater mode on or off.
For more information: refer to the TM8260 radio user’s guide
(MMA-00040-xx).
Cross-band repeater and dual-body GPS operation
To enable cross-band repeater operation, a linking cable Cmust be attached between
the auxiliary connectors of the radio bodies. Programmable I/O and external PTT 1
settings must also be programmed using the programming application. If the cable’s
auxiliary connectors have jackscrew-type locks, make sure they are tightly fastened.
To enable dual-body GPS operation, the linking cable TMAA04-06 also provides a
single-point connection to a GPS antenna 1$. The GPS connector is the correct type
for the antenna, therefore the adaptor that is supplied with the GPS antenna is not
required. For GPS information to be displayed on the radio, you must purchase and
program the software feature enabling (SFE) key for GPS Support (TMAS015).
For more information: refer to the installation instructions included with
the cross-band linking cable (IPN: 402-00032-xx).
Field Name Location Value
Power On Mode Global Features > Start-up form Power On
Reset On Error Global Features > Start-up form Selected