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09/01 IPN: M5000-00-102
Important information
Basic servicing precautions
Tait Orca 5000 handportables require special-
ised servicing techniques and should only be 
serviced at an approved Tait service centre 
equipped with the necessary facilities. 
Standard anti-static procedures should be 
followed; a typical setup is shown in Figure A-1.
If in doubt, contact Tait Electronics Ltd or your 
nearest Tait dealer.
Figure A-1: Typical anti-static bench setup
Warning!!!
Repairs attempted with incorrect equipment 
or by untrained personnel may result in 
permanent damage. 
Caution: CMOS devices
This equipment contains CMOS devices, 
which are susceptible to damage from static 
charges. Care when handling these devices is 
essential. For correct handling procedures, 
refer to manufacturers’ data books covering 
CMOS devices, such as Philips Data Handbook 
Covering CMOS Devices or Motorola CMOS 
Data Book Section 5 (Handling Procedures).
Screw head types
Torx recess head screws and Pozidriv recess 
head screws require the correct sized driver to 
achieve best performance. Most of the screws 
in Tait Orca 5000 handportables are Torx head 
screws, and so a Torx T6 driver bit is supplied 
as part of the service kit. Some earlier radios 
have Pozidriv screws.
Torx head 1.8*5 mm screws should be 
removed using the supplied Torx T6 driver. 
When replacing these screws, set the driver to 
2 inch pounds.
Pan Pozi M2*8 mm and M2*5 mm screws 
should be removed using a Pozi 1 driver. 
When replacing these screws, set the driver to 
2 inch pounds.
Programming
For information on programming Tait Orca 
5000 handportables, refer to:
■ the Tait Orca Trunked Programming Appli-
cation User’s Manual or the online help;
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to building earth (not
mains earth) via 1 M 
series resistor
conductive wrist strap
conductive rubber 
bench mat
metal frame
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