Tait TM8260 Installation And Programming Manual

TM8260 Mobile Radios

Installation and Programming Guide

MMA-00041-04 · Issue 4 · October 2014

2TM8260 Installation and Programming Guide

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TM8260 Installation and Programming Guide Contents 3

Contents

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

2 Preparing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

TM8260 Installation and Programming Guide Preface 5

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 installa-

tion!

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

Cable Installation Instructions

■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

Installation Instructions

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

Instructions

The characters xx represent the issue number of the documentation.

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

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.

6Preface TM8260 Installation and Programming Guide

Publication Record

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 proce-

dures 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 25W and radios with a

transmit power of 25W:

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

power >25W.

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

power of 25W.

Issue Publication Date Description

01 March 2006 First release

02 July 2006 Hardware and firmware requirements added

Information on SFE keys added

Standby current amended

Programming settings updated

03 November 2009 Hand-held control head information added

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

04 October 2014 “MAC address changed to “NTID”

Product codes of cross-linking cables added

>25W

25W

TM8260 Installation and Programming Guide Safety and Regulatory Warnings 7

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 >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 radios with a transmit power of 25W:

■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.

>25W

25W

8 Safety and Regulatory Warnings TM8260 Installation and Programming Guide

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.

TM8260 Installation and Programming Guide Safety and Regulatory Warnings 9

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.

TM8260 Installation and Programming Guide Preparing the Installation 11

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 i v e r

■To r x T- 2 0 s c r e w d r i v e r

■Pozidriv 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 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*), or

■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 cablea.

The following equipment is optional:

■cross-band cable, such as TMAA04-06.

■2 x remote speakers*, such as TMAA10-03.

■components* for the additional connectors, if available, on your cross-

band 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.

25W>25W

TM8260 Installation and Programming Guide Preparing the Installation 13

2.3 Hardware and Firmware Compatibility

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.

Radio FWa

Body remote

interface

(TMAC31-0T)

HW

Head HW Head remote

HW PC software

TM8260 with

one graphical-

display control

head

Radio

application and

DSP firmware

v4.02, boot

code v1.07

Hardware

subassembly

XMAC31

revision 002b,

and PCB 220-

01720-05

Hardware

subassembly

XMAC40

revision 009b

Hardware

subassembly

XMAA03-03

revision 003b,

and PCB 220-

01721-04

TM8200

Programming

Application v4.01 or

TM8200/TM9300/

TP9300

Programming

Application, v1.03c,

TM8000 Calibration

Application v4.03

TM8260 with

two graphical-

display control

heads

TM8260 with

one hand-held

control head

Radio

application and

DSP firmware

v5.02, boot

code v1.07

Hardware

subassembly

XMAC70-MA

revision 002b,

and PCB 220-

02149-05

N/A TM8200

Programming

Application v5.10 or

TM8200/TM9300/

TP9300

Programming

Application, v1.03c,

TM8000 Calibration

Application v4.03

TM8260 with

two hand-held

control heads

Not currently supported.

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.

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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

bexternal speaker jradio body

cflying lead connector 1) body remote interface with

link J4 removed

dcross-band linking, GPS, and

external interface cable 1! to control head, such as graphical-

display (see example) or hand-held

eradio body

fbody remote interface with

link J4 fitted Control head example:

ggrommet 1@ control head remote cable

hradio connecting cable 1# control head remote interface

iother connectors from cross-

band cable, for example, to

GPS antenna/receiver, external

alert device, ignition signal

1$ graphical-display control head

1% supported microphone

d

ej

f

h

1@

1#

1$

to antenna to second antenna

to power supply to power supply

other

connectors I

to speaker bto speaker b

1%

g

optional

required

1)

c

1!

Control head example

Notice The configuration shown must be

followed to ensure proper functionality.

TM8260 Installation and Programming Guide Preparing the Installation 15

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 g in

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

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

gromm

16 Installing a Dual-Radio System TM8260 Installation and Programming Guide

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 Cross-

band 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

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 h in

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.

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

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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 program-

ming application.

Either:

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

system, or

■click Edit > Add Device and define the table.

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 com-

municate with all or part of the system.

The entire table must be downloaded to each device, not just informa-

tion 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 b, or diagram c.

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

d.

Connect one radio body at a time. Do not attempt to download NTIDs

if both radio bodies are connected together and have power applied.

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)a

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

with the radio system.

2nd Head 4 4

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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.

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 b, or diagram c.

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

Figure 3.3 UHF radio body connected directly to the control head

to power

supply

to PC

control head loom

VHF radio UHF radio

control head

To PC

remote cable

UHF radio

Control head

bGraphical control-head

(before interfaces are installed)

cGraphical control-head

(after interfaces are installed)

dHand-held control head

(requires body remote interfaces)

VHF radio

UHF radio

VHF radio

body remote interfaces

control head

remote interface

control-head

curly cord

to PC

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9. Click Radio > Download Configuration again, and download the

same table to device TMABxx with the lower address.

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.

Figure 3.4 VHF radio body connected directly to the control head

to power

supply

to PC

control head loom

VHF radio UHF radio

control head

to PC

remote cable

UHF radio

control head

bGraphical control-head

(before interfaces are installed)

cGraphical control-head

(after interfaces are installed)

dHand-held control head

(requires body remote interfaces)

VHF radio

UHF radio

VHF radio

body remote interfaces

control head

remote interface

control-head

curly cord to PC

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