Tait Orca 5020 User manual

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Type in the word you want. The
radio will search and display the
closest match.
Tait Orca 5020
Conventional
Portable Radio
User Guide
Select Channel mode.
Select status label from list.
Long press to Select Menu or Exit Menu.When in Menu,
short press to Select or to Toggle a function e.g.on/off
Menu scroll keys:Forwards and Backwards.
Long press is fast scroll.
Delete single character,
Cancel or Back in Menu.
Handset
Mode
Action List
Radio Configuration Write your
settings
Making Calls
100% Synthetic Paper: Waterproof, Strong,
Chemical Resistant, Recyclable. Solvent based ink.
Inactivity seconds =
Use a standard pencil or ballpoint pen. No solvent based pens.To erase pencil use a rubber eraser. To erase ballpoint pen, use a water moistened cloth.
Batteries
Use Tait Orca 5000 NiCd/NiMH
batteriesor TaitOrca Elan/Excel/Eclipse
NiCd/NiMH batteries.For more
information on batteries,refer to the
Battery Care Guide.
IMPORTANT
Do not put Tait Orca 5000 batteries
into older battery chargers.Tait Orca
5000 NiCd/NiMH batteries are ONLY
for Tait Orca battery chargers with
software version 2.07+.
Radio Configuration
Your Tait Orca radio has been
configured for your requirements by
your authorised Tait Dealer or your
company administrator. Therefore,
some functions will vary in operation
or will not be available.The
configuration information can be
written onto this User Guide.
Parts
Ifany parts are damaged or missing,
reportthis to your authorised Taitdealer
immediately.
Disabled
Tones: Beeps on / off
Economy Mode Control on / off
One Touch Call (First Alpha Symbol)
Channel's DTMF Preset
Fixed Selcall Sequence
Preset Call #1 (Selcall)
Preset Call #2 (Selcall)
Emergency (Selcall)
Nuisance Delete
Repeater Talk Around on / off
Repeater Access Tone
Handset Mode on / off
Low Power on / off
Keypad Locked
Toggle Monitor on / off
Disable Monitor
Squelch Override on / off
Backlighting on / off
Night Use on / off
Adjust Contrast of Display
External
Note: Function keys use a toggle action e.g. on/off
Short press is less than 1 second
Long press is more than 1 second
Volume
F3
Alpha Symbols
Menu
Install the
Antenna
Install the
Battery
IMPORTANT
Long condition the
battery. Refer to the
Battery Charger
User Guide.
Getting Started
Menu scroll keys:
Backwards Forwards
Antenna
Function
Key 1
PTT. Press
to Talk,
Release
to Listen.
Standard
Microphone
Function
Key 2
Function
Key 3 or Action List
Handset Microphone
Alphanumeric Keypad
Menu,Select,
Toggle (on/off) or
Send (make call)
16-way
Selector
On/Off and Volume
Speaker
Clear, Cancel or
Back in Menu
LED
Channel is busy: Wait
Battery 100% charged
Battery 60% charged
Battery Low
DTMF Mode on
Monitor Mode on
Scroll
Handset
Mode on
Scanning for activity or signal
Transmit at normal power
Transmit at low power
RSSI. Signal strength indicator.
Also for contrast indication.
(15 maximum)
Max.1W
Printed in New Zealand
First Use of Radio
Use a standard pencil or ballpoint pen. No solvent based pens.To erase pencil use a rubber eraser. To erase ballpoint pen, use a water moistened cloth.
Radio Configuration
Write your settings
Queue:
Call # of #
Channel
Select Mode
Caller ID
Display
Long press to unlock
Turn
on radio,
adjust speaker volume,
select channel.
Delete line of characters.
Delete queued calls.
Delete SDM.
Exit without saving.
Short
press Long
press
Short
Press Long Press Short Press Long Press Short Press Long Press
Select from list. It can be a Channel, Selcall call, DTMF call, Status
call, or combination. Short press to make the call.
Activity found on channels
Repeater
Talk Around
Menu
Set the
Scan Group
Membership:
RSSI. Signal strength indicator: on/off
Adjust contrast of display
Select
version
from list:
Night use mode: on/off
16-way
Selector
Emergency Call Numbers
Radio Identification
Group Information
Dial number. Press to make call.
Dial number. If buffered, press to make
call. To send A, B, C or D commands, press the
PTT key whilst pressing 2, 5, 8 or 0.
1. Enter a Short
Data Message 3. Enter the Radio Identification 4.Send the SDM
Caller identity
Call 1 of 7
Software Database
Calibration
Hardware Short press to delete the last character then a new search is made. Long
press to delete all search characters. To exit search, long press once or twice.
When the word is
displayed, you can also
scroll the list.
Handset mode: on/off
Transmit at low power: on/off
Keypad locked
DTMF dialling mode: normal/buffered
Squelch: city/country
Monitor (signalling override): on/off
Squelch Override: on/off
Long press to unlock
Economy mode: on/off
DTMF Dial Tone Multi-Frequency. International standard. Tones
are used to dial direct to a landline. Example: communicating
with telebanking systems.
Normal Call = “blank”
Priority Call = P
Short Data Message (SDM) = M
Status Call = S
Yes: Member
No: Not a Member
Priority 1 Channel
Priority 2 Channel
16 Channels maximum.
Remove a Channel (N).
Set another Channel to
P1/P2/T then the current
P/T Channel will become Y.
Scan Group Membership
not for SDM
Select a Channel. Then select the CTCSS/DCS
sub-audible signalling used on the Channel,
from the list.
Selcall Calls
Deferred Callback for Selcall If busy, the call will be
sent when Channel is free: up to 15 tries (if configured).
Variable Selcall
Short press
Select Dial Selcall from
F3 Action List or Menu
Dial the
Selcall
number:
Preset/Fixed Selcall
Long press
Short press or Long press
Select the appropriate Function Key to make the call.
To exit
Selcall:
Select a Selcall Channel.Select a Selcall Channel.
Press PTT to
talk. Release
PTT to listen.
uPreset Call #1 (Selcall)
uPreset Call #2 (Selcall)
uFixed Selcall Sequence
Press PTT to talk. Release PTT to listen.
To cancel the call:
Change Channel or turn radio off.
Emergency Calls and One Touch Selcalls
Select the appropriate Function Key to make the call.
You may need to
Select a Selcall
Channel.
uEmergency Call (Selcall)
uOne Touch Call. This uses
the first Alpha Symbol,
which can be configured
as a Selcall call.
Short press Long press Short press or Long press
Press PTT to talk.
There is usually no
need to respond to
a Group Selcall.
Receive a Selcall Call
Example: Caller Identity
Receive an SDM (Short Data Message)
Long press to
displaymessage Scroll to read
message Delete
message
SDM is always
queued. Only
one SDM can be
queued: the
latest SDM.
Receive a Status Message
Caller
identity
StatusMessage (8 characters)
or Status Number 00 to 99
Call status
Example:
Alphanumeric Search
Phonetic
Alphabet
Alpha A
Bravo B
Charlie C
Delta D
Echo E
Foxtrot F
Golf G
Hotel H
India I
Juliet J
Kilo K
Lima L
Mike M
November N
Oscar O
Papa P
Quebec Q
Romeo R
Sierra S
Tango T
Uniform U
Victor V
Whisky W
X-ray X
Yankee Y
Zulu Z
unknown = no ID
Then select a Channel or a Scan Group.
Short press
2. Confirm
Select a
Scan Group.
Short
press
Select a
Channel.
Long
press
Exit No Save
Long press:
Exit & Save
Using the PTT
Press PTT to talk to all
persons on the same
Channel. Release PTT
to listen.
You can only transmit
or receive on one
Channel at a time.
Make a call using
a Function Key
Use a short press or
a long press to
operate the function
keys 1,2, and 3. See
Radio Configuration.
Function
Key 1
Function
Key 2
Function
Key 3 or
Action List
Press PTT
to talk.
Release
PTT to
listen.
External
Function
Keys 1
and 2
Handset Operation
Theillustration shows the
recommended method
for handset operation.
Use the lower
microphone to speak.
Standard Operation
The illustration shows
the recommended
method for standard
operation.Use theupper
microphone to speak.
Channel is
busy: Wait
uKeypad
Select
Channel
Mode
Dial Number
Short press
To Select:To Cancel:
uScroll Keys
Select
Channel Mode
Scroll to Select
Short press for
normal scroll.
Long press for
fast scroll.
u16-way Selector
Turn to select from the first 16 in the list.
Short
press
Long
press
3 Methods to Select a Channel or a Scan Group:
To make a call, select a Channel then press PTT
to talk. Alternatively, use a Function Key.
When you select a Scan Group of Channels,
scanning for activity will begin automatically.
Slow
flash
Short press
Press PTT to talk. Release PTT to listen.
M5020-200-00-050 M5020-200-00-050
2 Channels minimum.
Add a Channel (Y).
Press PTT to
Talk. Release
to Listen.
Short Condition the
battery every week.
Default Transmit Channel
Short press
(a) Return call
(b) Read status or message
(c) Delete call or message (not automatic)
Select call
Long
press
Long
press
Short
press
Radio Tones: on/off
Volumeof Radio Tones: high/low
Keypress Tones: on/off

Call Information
Safety Precautions
Earphones,
Palm
and Lapel
Microphones
Battery
Charger
6-Way
Multi-Charger
Battery
Antennas
Accessory
Connector Kits
D-Clip
Leather Carry Cases
Belt Loop
Car Kit
Accessory
Adaptors
Headphones
Servicing and Programming Kits
Speaker
Microphones
Accessories
Contact your authorised Tait Dealer
Keypad lock is on.
uYour radio does not require routine maintenance. However,it is a
sophisticated electronic device and should be treated with care.
uClean the radio,accessories and charger weekly using a clean dry lint-free
cloth.When cleaning, do not use solvents,detergents, alcohol,aerosol sprays
or petroleum-based products.
uClean the electrical contacts on the battery and charger weekly, using a clean
dry Q-tipTM/cotton bud.
uDo not put the radio and accessories in fluids.
uDo not drop the radio onto hard surfaces,place it down carefully.
uDo not use if the radio,antenna or accessories are damaged.
uRepairs and modifications must only be carried out by a Tait approved dealer.
uAlways have the D-Clip or protective cover installed to protect
the radio from dust ingress and electostatic discharges.
Looking after your Radio
Conventional Features
Performance
To maintain the optimum performance of the radio:
uUse only the supplied antenna.
uUse only the radio and accessories for their design purpose.
uUse only accessories that are approved by Tait Electronics Ltd.
uAvoid high temperatures.If the temperature exceeds 80ºC (176ºF) the radio
will make two short high-pitched beeps and will not work.Temperatures
above 90ºC (194ºF) cause permanent damage to the radio.
To maintain the optimum performance of the battery:
uShort condition the battery weekly.
uLong condition the battery only for the following conditions: on first use,
if performance is poor, and after more than two weeks of storage.
uTurn the radio off when it is unattended for long periods.
uClean electrical contacts of the battery and charger weekly, using a clean dry
Q-tipTM /cotton bud.
uUse only Tait Orca 5000 series battery chargers with software version 2.07+.
Recycle
Recycle batteries that are of no use.
Contact your authorised Tait dealer for advice.
Enter Security PIN code
using keypad (personal
identification number).
Long press
to unlock
Troubleshooting
If the display is blank after turning on the radio and the radio turns itself
off automatically after a few minutes,it is likely there is no power.
Fast flash. Radio is incorrectly configured.Contact your authorised
Tait dealer or your company administrator.
Contactyour authorisedTaitdealer oryour company administrator.
Low pitch beep for 10
seconds. Battery is too
lowtooperatetheradio.
Turn off the radio.
Charge the battery.
Slow flash. Low pitch
beep, short duration,
every 5 seconds.
Battery is low. Charge
the battery. High pitch beep, short duration,
two times. Temperature is too
high. Turn off the radio and allow
the radio to cool down in a cool
place.
Fast flash. High
pitch beeps. Radio
is stunned. Contact
the despatcher.
Backlighting
When you press a key, backlighting is
turnedon. It turns off after 1-10 seconds
of no activity. Set via a function key.
Handset mode
Speakervolumeisreducedsothatradio
can be held near to the ear like a
cellphone. Press PTT to talk, release
PTT to listen.
Monitor mode
Listen to all traffic and all groups on a
channel. Monitor mode automatically
turns off after a preset time.
It can be reset by the despatcher or
when some types of calls are made.
It can be configured to override Selcall
(Selcall mute) or both Selcall and
CTCSS/DCS.
Squelch Override
Thisoverridesthe squelch feature so that
all signals are made audible. This may
improve the signal reception in marginal
areas, but will likely increase noise. It
cannot be activated when a scan group
is selected. Set via a function key.
Squelch
Squelch allows reception of intellgible
signals that are above the factory-set
signal threshold, thus reducing noise.
Set via the Menu to city or country.
Night Use mode
If on, the keypad backlighting is turned
onwhenthere is activity on the channel
or if the keypad or selector is used.
Turns off after 1 to 10 seconds of no
activity. Set via the Menu.
Security
Accessory Use
Carry Case
Belt Loop
Installing
the D-clip
Note for Accessories
To use the belt loop,
the accessory needs
the D-clip fitting.
For example:a lapel
microphone.
Using the
radio,lapel
microphone
and carry
case
Remove by
peeling
apart
Install the
Belt Loop
Installing the
Radio and
Carry Case
Removing the Radio
and Carry Case
Rotate
the Carry
Case by
180
degrees
Slide the Carry
Case upwards
Unfasten
theClip and
remove the
Radio
Install
the clip
Install
the
Radio
Install
the
Carry
Case
Removing
the D-clip
Installing
the Battery
Removing
the Battery
Nuisance Delete
If a Channel in a Scan group is busy for
a long time and you do not want to
listen to the conversation, you can
temporarilyremoveitfromthe scanning
regime using Nuisance Delete.
To apply Nuisance Delete to the
currently selected Channel, press the
function key (if configured). This will
remove the currently selected Channel
from the scanning regime. Select the
Scan Group again to reset and remove
Nuisance Delete.
Flash
slow
Indicators
Radio power-up sequence
Medium pitch
beep, short
duration,twice.
Flash medium Flash slow
Mediumpitchbeep,
short duration. Low pitch beep,
short duration.
Transmit at normal power
Transmit at low power Handset mode
Function turned on Function turned off
Channel is busy
Flash medium
Monitor or Squelch Override
Slow flash = every 2 seconds
Medium flash = every 1 second
Fast flash = four per second
Flash fast
Medium pitch warble, long
duration,repeating.
Call received but not
answered or queued
Press PTT to return the call.
Medium pitch beep, long
duration, three times. Low pitch beep, for
1.5 seconds.
Lowpitch beep, longduration. Medium pitch beep,
short duration, two
times.
Call time is almost up,
10 seconds to go Transmit timer
has expired
No transmit
Channel is busy or transmit is
inhibited by Selcall muting. Wait
or use a free channel. Squelch Override
Economy mode
Flash slow
Flash
slow
Repeater talk
around (RTA)
Scan Group for
activity or greatest
signal strength Activity detected
on a Scan Group
Flash
medium
Steady
Steady
Steady
Flash fast
uIs the radio turned on?
uIs the correct channel selected?
uIs the battery installed on the radio?
uIs the battery charged?
uIs the antenna damaged?
uIs the battery charger working properly?
Checklist
Standard Mode
Users on the same
Channel can hear
the message.
Repeater
CTCSS/DCS Mode
Sub-audible tones
enable specific
calls to Channels
or Groups.
Receive Receive Ignore
Repeater
Selcall Mode
Audible tones (beeps)
enable selective calls
to be made to
Individuals or Groups.
Receive
Repeater
Acknowledgement and status received
from recipient of call.
No Acknowledge. Recipient has not
acknowledged your call.
FCC RF Exposure Limits
This product generates radio frequency energy during transmissions. It
is classified by the FCC as suitable for general population use in an
uncontrolled exposure environment.The following conditions apply
to the use of this radio:
uIt must only be used with authorised accessories and antennas.
uDo not exceed a duty cycle ratio of 20% transmit mode to stand-by or receive modes.
The radio is in transmit mode when the PTT key on the radio is pressed and the TX
indicator LED is lit.
Additional Safety Precautions:
uWhen transmitting, hold the radio microphone 25–50mm (1–2 inches) from your mouth.
uWhen transmitting, keep the antenna at least 25mm (1 inch) from any part of your
body, especially your face and eyes.
uTurn off the radio where radio waves could interfere with electronic devices.
uTurn off the radio at fuel/gas stations.
uTurn off the radio in an area where detonators/explosives are being used.
uTurn off the radio before boarding/leaving an aircraft and whilst on board an aircraft.
uDo not use the radio whilst driving vehicles or operating machinery.
uDo not use earphones or headsets at high volume levels.
uDo not transmit in frequency bands that are reserved for use by distress beacons, such
as 406 to 406.1 MHz.
uDo not put the radio,battery or accessories in liquids as they will be damaged.
uDo not allow children to play with the radio; it is not a toy.
Hazardous Atmospheres
A hazardous atmosphere has the potential for fire or explosion from dusts,gases, liquids
and solids.Make sure of the following in hazardous atmospheres:
uTurn off the radio, unless the radio is qualified for use in hazardous atmospheres.
uDo not replace batteries,even if the radio is qualified for use in hazardous atmospheres.
uDo not use damaged radios.If the radio was originally qualified for use in such
environments,the radio is not qualified if it has a cracked casing.
uDo not modify the configuration of a radio that is qualified as intrinsically safe for use
in hazardous atmospheres.If you do, it will not be qualified.
Electromagnetic Interference
Turn off your radio where radio waves could interfere with electronic devices. Some facilities
use equipment that is sensitive to Electromagnetic Interference such as: hospitals, medical
centres,aircraft and some industrial facilities. Only use your radio in these situations if the
radio is qualified for use in such areas.