tait TP9458 Intrinsically Safe Portable Radio Owner’s Manual

tait TP9458 Intrinsically Safe Portable Radio

Specifications

• Frequency stability: General
• Channels/zones: 1,000 – 2,000 channels/50 – 100 zones
• Talk groups: 50 talk groups, up to 1,000 members total (2,000 members optional enhancement with software license)
• Scan groups: 300 with up to 50 members each,maximum of 2,000 members total
• Dimensions: 1.77 x 2.56 x 5.35in (45 x 65 x 136mm) excluding knobs
• Weight: With Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
• Radio Operating temperature range: – With Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
• Water and dust protection: IP67 & IP65
• ESD rating: +/- 4kV contact discharge and +/-8kV air discharge
• Frequency increment/channel step: 2.5/3.125/5/6.25kHz
• Signalling options (Analog): MDC1200, encode and decode, Two tone decode, PL (CTCSS), DPL (DCS). Selcall (5 -tone)
• Vocoder type: AMBE +2′
• Packet Data:

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Information
Ensure the device is used in accordance with safety guidelines provided in the manual to prevent accidents or hazards.

Powering On and Off
To power on the device, press and hold the designated power button until the device starts up. To power off, repeat the process.

Channel Selection
Use the channel selection buttons to navigate through different channels or zones available on the device.

Personalization Options
Explore the personalization options to customize settings according to your preferences for an optimized user experience.

Communication Features
Utilize the communication features such as P25 choice, interoperability, and secure communications for efficient data transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I charge the device?
A: To charge the device, use the provided charging cable and connect it to a power source. Ensure the device is powered off during charging.

Q: Can I use the device in extreme weather conditions?
A: Yes, the device is designed to operate within specified temperature ranges and offers water and dust protection (IP67 & IP65).

Q: How can I access Location Services and Tait GeoFencing?
A: These smart features can be accessed through the device menu settings. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on enabling and using these functions.

CANADA SPECIFICATIONS
TP9458 & TP9468 IS Division 1
SPECIFICATIONS

Designed for maximum safety in the field and enhanced usability

Intrinsically Safe Division 1 Tait P25 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 TP9458 and TP9468 portables offer both analog and digital modes including P25 Phase 2, and strong encryption management capability in one device.
Improve workforce safety with smart features such as Location Services, Tait GeoFencing, and Man Down functionality.

MODELS

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Flexible and Easy to Use

• Clear communication with P25 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

P25 choice and interoperability
Benefit from the spectral efficiency, multi-agency response, multi-vendor interoperability, security, migration and data capability demanded by the P25 standards

• TIA-102 P25 CAP tested and certified, providing multi-vendor interoperability
• 12.5kHz P25 Phase 1 FDMA and 6.25kHz equivalent P25 Phase 2 TDMA capable
• FCC and IC compliances include P25 Phase 2 emission designator (8K10F1W)

Tait Tough – Designed for demanding environments

• Water-shedding grill 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

Complete package with accessories portfolio

• Intrinsically Safe audio accessories including speaker- microphones, headsets and earpieces.
• Intrinsically Safe Li-ion battery.
• Intrinsically Safe compatible charger.

Extensive Network Capabilities

• Future proof multi-mode flexibility offering analog, P25 Phase 1 conventional/trunked and P25 Phase 2 trunked
• Automatic dual mode between analog and P25 Phase 1 conventional
• Support for a variety of analog and digital simulcast modes including LSM and C4FM
• Voting ensures priority selection of the channel with optimum receive quality
• Dynamic regrouping and supergroup operation for mission critical workforce management
• Increased channel capacity with up to 2,000 channels
• Scanning modes include: priority, dual priority, editable, zone, and background scan
• Range of analog signaling functionality, i.e. MDC1200 encode and decode, Two Tone decode, PL (CTCSS), DPL (DCS), 5-Tone Selcall
• Trunked failsoft reverts to conventional operation during trunked network failure
• Pre-set status messages
• Conventional and trunked IP data

Personalization options

• Choose from 4-key (TP9458) and 16- key (TP9468) radios
• Orange, 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
• 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 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 P25 trunked networks

Secure communications

• Radio inhibit and uninhibit to allow management of misplaced or stolen radios
• Supports end-to-end encryption, including AES encryption
• Tait EnableProtectKeyFill Device, Key Management Facility, and Over the Air Rekeying
• Tait EnableProtect Advanced System Key ensures only authorized personnel can access radio software and configuration

SPECIFICATION

• Frequency stability
  ±0.5ppm (-22° F to 140° F / -30°C to 60°C)

• Channels/zones
  1,000 – 2,000 channels/50 – 100 zones

• Talk groups
  50 talk groups, up to 1,000 members total (2,000 members optional enhancement with software license)

• Scan groups
  300 with up to 50 members each, maximum of 2,000 members total

• 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
  13.93oz (395g) – no antenna, 15.17oz (430g) with IS battery and antenna

• Radio Operating temperature range
  -20°C to 60°C (-4° F to 140° F) T

• Water and dust protection
  IP67 & IP65

• ESD rating
  +/- 4kV contact discharge and +/-8kV air discharge

• Frequency increment/channel step
  2.5/3.125/5/6.25kHz

• Signalling options (Analog)
  MDC1200, encode and decode, Two tone decode, PL (CTCSS), DPL (DCS). Selcall (5 – tone)

• Vocoder type
  AMBE +2′”

• Packet Data
  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

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

• Charger options (Li-Ion)
• Battery shift life (P25 Phase 2, 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 a,oc, D, E, F AND G

Applicable MIL-STD| Method| Procedure| Applicable MIL-STD| Method| Procedure
---|---|---|---|---|---
Low pressure| 500.5| 2| Humidity| 507.5| 2
High temperature| 501.5| 1,2| Salt fog| 509.5|
Low temperature| 502.5| 1,2| Sand & Dust| 510.5| 1, 2
Temperature shock| 503.5|  | Immersion| 512.5|
Solar radiation| 505.5|  | Vibration| 514.6|
Rain| 506.5| 1,3| Shock| 516.6| 1,4,5,6

REGULATORY DATA

• USA (CFR 47)
• Canada (ISED)

HAZLOC / INTRINSICALLY SAFE COMPLIANCE

Canada:
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 157-92 – Intrinsically safe with rating 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 T03-22008-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 TP9458 and TP9468.

TAIT P25 PHASE 2 SOLUTION
Backed up by our proven radio network expertise, the TP9400 portable is part of our larger P25 Phase 2 offering. This solution consists of subscriber units, infrastructure, applications, services and integration with third party interfaces to ensure that your organization can reap all the benefits of the spectrally-efficient P25 standard.

Tait has taken eveny 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.

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Tait International Limited facilities are certified for ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 45001:2018 (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.

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