tait TP9358,TP9368 Portable Radio Owner’s Manual

August 29, 2024
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TP9358,TP9368 Portable Radio

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Product Specifications

  • Model: TP9358 & TP9368 IS Division 1

  • Designed for maximum safety in the field and enhanced
    usability

  • Intrinsically Safe Division 1 Tait DMR portables

  • Operate safely in hazardous environments

  • Offer conventional and trunked DMR operation

  • Full MPT 1327, and analog conventional FM capabilities

  • Smart features include Location Services, Tait GeoFencing, and
    Man Down functionality

Product Usage Instructions

Flexible and Easy to Use

Benefit from the spectral efficiency, multi-vendor
interoperability, security, migration, and data capability of DMR
open standards.

Tait Tough – Designed to Perform

Complete package with accessories portfolio. Tait infrastructure
and terminals follow DMR specifications.

Improve Workforce Safety

  • Tait GeoFencing Automation

  • Tait EnableFleet industry-leading configuration management
    system

  • Secure communications

General Specifications

  • Conventional Mode:

    • Networks: 26
    • Channels/zones: 1,500 channels / 100 zones
    • Scan groups: 300 with up to 50 members each
  • Trunked Mode:

    • Networks: Varies
    • Talk groups: Varies
    • Zones and work groups: Varies
    • Frequency stability: Provided
  • Dimensions (DxWxH) – With Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery: 1.77 x 2.56
    x 5.35in (45 x 65 x 136mm) excluding knobs

  • Weight – With Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery: Varies

  • Radio Operating temperature range: Varies

  • Water and dust protection: Available

  • ESD rating: Provided

  • Frequency increment/channel step: Varies

  • Air interface standard: Varies

  • General system design standard: Varies

  • Signalling options (Analog): Varies

  • Vocoder type: Varies

  • Packet Data: Available

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are the TP9358 & TP9368 radios suitable for use in

hazardous environments?

A: Yes, the TP9358 & TP9368 radios are Intrinsically Safe
Division 1 devices designed to operate safely in hazardous
environments.

Q: What are some of the smart features included in the

radios?

A: The radios include features such as Location Services, Tait
GeoFencing, and Man Down functionality to improve workforce
safety.

Q: Can the radios be used for both conventional and trunked DMR

operations?

A: Yes, the radios offer both conventional and trunked DMR
operation capabilities, along with full MPT 1327 and analog
conventional FM functionalities.

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CANADA SPECIFICATIONS
TP9358 & TP9368 IS Division 1
SPECIFICATIONS
Designed for maximum safety in the field and enhanced usability
Intrinsically Safe Division 1 Tait DMR portables are engineered to operate safely in hazardous environments, ensuring your people have communications they can depend on while they get the job done.
Built Tait Tough, the flexible TP9358 and TP9368 portables offer conventional and trunked DMR operation as well as full MPT 1327, and analog conventional FM in one device.
Improve workforce safety with smart features such as Location Services, Tait GeoFencing, and Man Down functionality.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS*
Flexible and Easy to Use
· Clear communication with DMR AMBE+2′” enhanced digital vocoder and digital noise suppression software
· Four programmable function keys and three-way selector
· Tailor your experience with wide range of accessory options
· Channel Authorization for DMR Tier 2 and Tier 3 gives users confidence their call will be heard
· Proceed to Talk Tone available in all modes, for consistent operation
DMR smart voice and data Benefit from the spectral efficiency, multi-vendor interoperability, security, migration and data capability of DMR open standards
· Text messaging for enhanced and unambiguous communications
· Short data messages for location, status and text
· Packet data over traffic channels for work force management and customer specific applications
· IP data in digital trunked mode
· USBD Fast Polling – capable of 2000 polls per minute on compatible DMR Tier 3 systems
Tait Tough – Designed to perform
· Water-shedding grille maintains transmitted voice clarity and high audio volume in wet environments
· IP65 & IP67 dust and water proof
· Display screen protected by recess
· Drop test exceeds MIL-STD-810G
· Shock absorbing corner protection
· Supported by a range of Tait Tough audio and carry accessories
Complete package with accessories portfolio
· Intrinsically Safe audio accessories including speaker-microphones, headsets and earpieces.
· Intrinsically Safe Li-Ion battery.
· Intrinsically Safe compatible battery charger.

DMR specifications
Tait infrastructure and terminals are designed as per the following DMR Specifications:
· ETSI TR 102 398 V1.5.1 General System Design.
· ETSI TS 102 361-1 V2.6.1 DMR Air Interface (Al) protocol.
· ETSI TS 102 361-2 V2.5.1 DMR voice and generic services and facilities
· ETSI TS 102 361-3 V1.3.1 DMR data protocol.
· ETSI TS 102 361-4 V1.12.1 DMR trunking protocol
Extensive network capabilities
Future proof quad mode portable radio offering Trunked DMR. Conventional DMR. MPT 1327 and analog conventional FM in one device
· Roaming between MPT 1327 and DMR Tier 3 trunked networks
· Roaming between Conventional FM and DMR Tier 2 Conventional networks
· Individual calls for private discussions
· A range of call types for individual and group communication with without the distraction of irrelevant traffic
· Increased channel capacity with up to 1.500 channels
· Scanning modes include: priority, dual priority, zone, and background scan groups are editable
· PSTN dialling allows a user to make phone calls on DMR systems that support telephone interconnect
· Trunked operation allows for individual and private calls within designated groups
· Pre-set status messages
Personalization options
· Choose from 4-key (TP9358) and 16-key (TP9368) radios.
· Blue, Black, and Hi-visibility green color options for easy identification in the field.

Improve workforce safety
· Programmable emergency key is easily accessible and highly visible
· Man Down and Lone Worker
· Integrated GPS option for Location Services
· Tait GeoFencing option for automated location based behavior
· Emergency calls have priority access to trunked networks
· Blast Alarms and Audible Alerts in DMR modes
· Designed and tested to meet relevant global IS standards: – The battery circuitry is fully encapsulated – The radio circuit has a stored energy limitation, which prevents internal sparking or overheating in the unlikely event of a circuit failure – Component and conductor spacing and protective coatings prevent short circuits caused by dust or atmospheric contamination
Tait GeoFencing Automation
· Radios can automatically take a range of actions based on location, such as change modes, send messages, hazardous area alert, or activate lone worker features
· Independent of the network, dispatch, or any other software applications
Tait EnableFleet industry leading configuration management system
· Total visibility of your fleet from a secure, central point of control
· Wired connection or Over-the-air-programming (OTAP) to update configuration and software files
· OTAP via DMR trunked networks
Secure communications
· Radio inhibit and uninhibit to allow management of misplaced or stolen radios
· Configurable DMR authentication to protect network access
· Supports end-to-end encryption, including DES, ARC4, or AES
· Tait EnableProtect Advanced System Key ensures only authorized personnel can access radio software and configuration

CANADA SPECIFICATIONS
TP9358 & TP9368 IS Division 1
SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL

Conventional Mode

Networks Channels/zones Scan groups

26 1,500 channels / 100 zones 300 with up to 50 members each

Trunked Mode

Networks Talk groups Zones and work groups
Frequency stability

4 512 talk group lists 1,000 zones, 1,000 work groups ±0.5ppm (-22°F to 140°F / -30°C to 60°C)

Dimensions (DxWxH) – With Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery Weight – With Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery Radio Operating temperature range

1.77 x 2.56 x 5.35in (45 x 65 x 136mm) excluding knobs
13.93oz (395g) – no antenna, 15.17oz (430g) with IS battery and antenna -20°C to 60°C (-4° F to 140°F) T

Water and dust protection ESD rating Frequency increment/channel step Air interface standard General system design standard Signalling options (Analog) Vocoder type Packet Data

IP67 & IP65 +/- 4kV contact discharge and +/-8kV air discharge 2.5/3.125/5/6.25kHz DMR:ETSI TS 102 361-1 V2.6.1, -2 V2.5.1, -3 V1.3.1, -4 V1.12.14 ETSI TR 102 398 V1.5.1 MDC1200, encode and decode, Two tone decode, PL (CTCSS), DPL (DCS). Selcall (5 – tone) AMBE +2′” ½Rate,¾ Rate, Full rate, Single Slot

T Subject to Compliance, Ambient Temperature: T4 -20°C<Ta<+50°C, T3 -20°C<Ta<+60°C

TRANSMITTER

VHF

Frequency range
Output power FM Transmit Deviation (12.5kHz / 25kHz channels)* FM hum and noise (analog)
12.5kHz channel 25kHz channel1 Conducted/radiated emissions
Audio response Audio distortion (Analog)

136-174 MHz (B1) 174-225 MHz (CO) 5W, 3W, 2W, 1W 2.5 / 5kHz
-40dB -45dB -36dBm <1GHz, -30dBm >1GHz +1/-3dB 2.5%

UHF
380-470 MHz (HB) 450-520 MHz (H7) 4W, 2.5W, 2W, 1W 2.5 / 5kHz
-40dB -45dB -36dBm <1GHz, -30dBm >1GHz +1/-3dB 2.5%

700/BOOMHZ 762-870 MHz (K5)
2.5W, 2.5W, 2W, 1W 2.5 / 5kHz
-40dB -45dB
-20dBm +1/-3dB 2.5%

RECEIVER
Frequency range
Channel Spacing* Sensitivity (typical)
Analog (12dB SINAD) DMR (1% BER (ETS300-113)) DMR (5% BER) Intermodulation rejection (TIA603E) Intermodulation rejection (ETS 300) Selectivity (Analog) TIA603E (2 Tone)
ETS 3000-086 & TIA603E 1 Tone
FM hum and noise (Narrowband / Wideband) Spurious Rejection (TIA603E) Conducted Emissions (TIA603E) Rated Audio (Internal) Audio Response (TIA603E) Audio Distortion (Rated audio)

VHF
136-174MHz (B1) 174-225 MHz (CO) 6.25/12.5/25kHz
-120d Bm(0.22µV) -119dBm (0.25µV) -123dBm (0.16µV) 75dB 65dB
12.5kHz:50dB 25kHz: 70dB 12.5kHz:52dB 25kHz:73dB -40dB / -45dB 70dB 70dB 0.5W +1/-3dB 2%

· Wideband operation subject to FCC regulations 1 Wideband operation is not available in the USA in some bands

UHF
380-470 MHz (HB) 450-520 MHz (H7) 6.25/12.5/25kHz
-120dBm (0.22µV) -119dBm (0.25µV) -123dBm (0.16µV) 75dB 65dB
12.5kHz:50dB 25kHz: 70dB 12.5kHz:50dB 25kHz: 70dB -40dB / -45dB 70dB 70dB 0.5W +1/-3dB 2%

700/BOOMHZ
762-776 & 850-870 MHz (K5)
6.25/12.5/25kHz
-120dBm (0.22µV) -119dBm (0.25µV) -123dBm (0.16µV) 75dB 65dB
12.5kHz:50dB 25kHz:70dB 12.5kHz:60dB 25kHz:70dB -40dB / -45dB 70dB 70dB 0.5W +1/-3dB 2%

CANADA SPECIFICATIONS
TP9358 & TP9368 IS Division 1
SPECIFICATIONS

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CHARGER AND BATTERY
Charger options (Li-Ion) Battery shift life (DMR mode, standard config) Battery shift life (Analog mode, standard config)

IS compatible desktop and vehicle chargers Li-Ion 2300 mAh 15 hours (5/5/90) Li-Ion 2300 mAh 11.5 hours (5/5/90)

  • Battery performance is dependent on frequency, temperature, and operational configuration.

MILITARY STANDARDS 810C, D, E, F AND G

Applicable MIL-STD
Low pressure High temperature Low temperature Temperature shock Solar radiation Rain

Method
500.5 501.5 502.5 503.5 505.5 506.5

Procedure 2 7,2 1,2
1,3

Applicable MIL-STD
Humidity Salt fog Sand & Dust Immersion Vibration Shock

REGULATORY DATA
VHF (136-174MHz) VHF (174-225MHz) UHF (378-470MHz) UHF (450-520MHz) 700/BOOMHz

USA (FCC)

Method
507.5 509.5 510.5 512.5 514.6 516.5

Procedure 2 1, 2
1,4,5,6

CANADA (ISED)

HAZLOC / INTRINSICALLY SAFE COMPLIANCE Canada: Class I Division I, Groups A, B, C, D. Class II Division I, Groups E, F, G. Class Ill Division I T3 Tamb = -20degC to 60degC T4 Tamb = -20degC to 50degC
Please note when using the T 03-22008-AAAB Storm Speaker Microphone, the radio units are only approved for Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C and D operation. For USA Hazloc details, please refer to the USA Specification Sheet for TP9358 and TP9368.

TAIT DMR SOLUTION
Backed up by our proven radio network expertise, the TP9300 is part of our larger DMR offering. The Tait DMR solution consists of terminals, infrastructure, applications, services and integration with third party interfaces to ensure that your organization can reap all the benefits of the spectrally-efficient DMR standard in a mission critical environment.
Tait has taken every care in compiling this specification sheet, but we’re always innovating and therefore changes to our models, designs, technical specification, visuals and other information included in this specification sheet could occur. For the most up-to-date information and for a copy of our terms and conditions please visit our website www.taitcommunications.com or check with your nearest Tait office or authorized dealer.
The words “Tait”, “TAIT AXIOM”, “Tait Unified”, the “Tait ” logo and are trademarks of Tait International Limited.
Tait International Limited facilities are certified for ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001:2075 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 45001:2078 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) for aspects associated with the design, manufacture and distribution of radio communications and control equipment, systems and services. In addition, all our Regional Head Offices are certified to ISO 9001.

Quality Management ISO 9001

Environment Management ISO 14001:2015

Occupational Health & Safety Management ISO 45001:2018

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