F - 12 Tait Orca vehicle kit June 2003 IPN: M5000-00-105
mobile microphone must be used; and
■ the radio’s speaker will be inoperative
when an external speaker has been
installed. Volume can be adjusted from
the radio’s volume control.
The standard installation results in the charger
and external speaker being turned off when the
ignition is off.
If the vehicle kit determines that the vehicle’s
battery is too low (less than 11 V), the vehicle
kit will turn off.
WARNING:
WARNING:WARNING:
WARNING: The vehicle kit uses less than 30
mA from the vehicle’s battery when the
ignition is off. For this reason, if you are
leaving your vehicle unattended for an extend-
ed period of time (for example, more than one
month), the positive fuse should be removed.
Basic care and safety
■ It is essential to condition your battery
weekly using the desktop fast charger.
■ Wipe the radio contacts and accessory
interface with a dry, lint-free cloth to
remove any dirt, oil or grease.
■ Do not allow the vehicle kit to come into
contact with detergents, alcohols, aerosol
sprays or petroleum-based products, as
they may permanently damage the case.
Vehicle kit specifications
The following table outlines the vehicle kit
specifications. Details of test methods can be
obtained from Tait Electronics Ltd.
Table F-5: General specifications
Parameter Specification
Supply voltage
range
protection
13.8 VDC (nominal)
11 to 16 V range
3 A fuses in power lead
Ambient temperature
range
-10 to +60°C
Battery charger tempera-
ture range
0 to +50°C
Weight 375 g
Size W x H x D 80 mm x 230 mm x 95 mm
(2 in x 5.8 in x 2.4 in)
Product supported • all Tait Orca portable radios
(frequency bands up to
530 MHz supported)
• all Tait Orca belt clips
• all Tait Orca NiCd batteries
Note that NiMH batteries are not charged.
Technical compliance complies with FCC part 15,
CISPR 14 and CISPR 14-2
Fast charger charge cur-
rent
0.8 A
Charger control the charger uses voltage, tem-
perature and temperature
change to safely charge and
maintain battery capacity
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