Tait Electronics Limited introduced a new suite of IP67-rated trunked and conventional portable radio solutions with its TP8100 series

View the TP8100 series specifications and brochures

The new Tait TP8100 series of portable radios provide a flexible solution for any application...

The TP8120 (conventional) and TP8140 (trunked) are full keypad radios while TP8115 (conventional) and TP8135 (trunked) come with limited keypad. The TP8110 has no keypad.

These 4 models come with the same two-shot moulded construction, 24 character enhanced visibility LCD display, and a 2,000 mAh lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery as standard.

“This is a serious radio for the most challenging conditions: construction, mining, utilities, security, airports; anywhere where teams need to communicate in a difficult working environment,” said Tony Davis , Product Manager. “Users communicating where noise, dust, dirt and rain are issues will find that the TP8100s deliver better communications and greater reliability.”

“Whether it’s the angled rubber volume control, large tactile PTT, or battery performance, a lot of thought has gone into how this radio is put together,” added Tony. “Tait has been designing and manufacturing radios for 40 years and this mechanical design expertise is invested in the TP8100 series."

"Tait continues to manufacture in New Zealand , and continues to invest in the latest technology and processes to produce high quality, reliable products, and is an ISO 9001: 2000 accredited company.”
 

Uncompromising Build Quality

• 3 frequency bands available, covering VHF 136-174MHz at 5W power output, and UHF 400-470MHz and 450-530MHz at 4W power output
• The latest manufacturing processes and precision SMT assembly
• Aluminium chassis
• Stainless steel antenna connector and reinforced shoulder strengthens an otherwise vulnerable area
• Two-shot moulding, toughened rubber armour corners, channel selector and volume knob
• Strong belt clip attachment (but also easy to remove)
• Extensive performance testing
• IP67 rating, meaning zero dust ingress and immersible in one metre of water for up to 30 minutes
• Military Standards 810 C, D, E and F
• Li-Ion battery yields shift life >11 hours on 5/5/90 duty cycle under standard conditions

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Tough, Dust and Water Proof Construction

The two-shot moulded construction of TP8100 fuses the synthetic rubber armour and plastic, leading to increased durability, improved shock proofing and better grip. A grooved alloy chassis with synthetic inlay allows a tightness of seal that delivers IP67-rated performance. IP67 is an independent testing criteria that states the radio must be totally dustproof and can be immersed in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.

The TP8100 radio is superbly built and exceeds this and many other tests such as Military Standard ( MIL - STD 810 C, D, E and F) drop tests. For example, the MIL - STD drop test is 26 times from 1.2m onto wood, but Tait drops 26 times from 1.8m onto concrete, and then uses the same radio to undergo the immersion tests.

“Competitors find it hard to match Tait’s approach to testing to specific criteria for drop-test and immersion, but no radio is indestructible and care should be taken,” says Tony.

What is Tait Two-Shot Moulding?

Two-shot moulded construction “fuses” two different types of materials such as plastic and rubber to produce a single cavity in the same injection-moulding machine cycle. Tait uses a polyester/polycarbonate blend of plastics for excellent durability and high impact strength, and thermoplastic polyurethane rubber moulding for improved shock absorption when dropped.

The benefits of two-shot moulding effectively increase the durability of the radio. Because a single machine is used, the bonding process is more reliable and cycle time is reduced. This gives an extra assurance that the TP8100 will still offer exceptional performance and functionality under tough weather and working conditions.

Full Feature Set For System Solutions

The new TP8100 is a full-feature handheld radio including: scanning, voting, Selcall, CTCSS, stun and revive and advanced hunt routines that seek out the best control channel for reliable service.

Short data messaging is available, providing efficient communications of status which can ultimately improve customer service.

The TP8135 and TP8140 have full trunked capabilities, for example, multiple call types such as individual and group calls, priority calls, PABX and interfleet calls. All this is backed up by Tait’s reputation as a leader in MPT 1327 technology, making the TP8100 ideal for trunked system solutions.

“Whether you work in mining, energy distribution or security, you are going to work your radios hard. You need the toughest, most reliable radios that you can count on, backed up with reliable communications networks to enhance workers’ safety,” said Tony. “The TP8100 is backed up by Tait’s proven customisation capability and radio network expertise.”

Safer and More Effective Teams

“From the users’ perspective, this radio is convenient to carry and easy to use. Minimal training is needed, and with 11 hours shift life in the light-yet-powerful Li-Ion battery, the TP8100 is with them throughout their shift,” added Tony. Advanced power management, audible low battery indicators and high-performance Li-Ion batteries enable workers to continue their tasks with confidence.

Utilities, mining and other organisations with employees working across challenging terrain, in atrocious weather and under sometimes hazardous conditions take their teams’ safety seriously. The TP8100 supports worker safety in several ways, including its top-mounted, recessed programmable emergency key to send alerts quickly when needed, and Lone Worker capability.

Lone Worker is available on all TP8100 models. A pre-programmed inactivity timer can be set up using the Windows-based programming software. If this timer counts down with no keypress, an audible alert will sound. If no key is pressed in this time, perhaps because the worker is incapacitated, then an emergency call is made to the Prime Emergency Number, or a call made to the SOS Call String.