Users Manual
Quick Reference Guide
DMR Mobile Radio DMR Mobile Radio DMR Mobile Radio
For SBM8000 / SCM8000 / SEM8000
Quick Reference Guide 1
General
This guide covers the basic operation of the DMR Mobile Radio.
Please refer to the user guide for more detailed information on
using this product.
Disclaimer notice
Sepura’s policy is to continually improve its products. The
features and facilities described in this document were correct at
publication, but are subject to change without notice.
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Contents
Safety ............................................................................................... 2
Regulatory ...................................................................................... 4
Connectors, controls, buttons and keys ..................................... 7
Status indicators and icons .......................................................... 8
LED status indicators .......................................................... 9
Accessory information ................................................................ 10
Fist microphone ............................................................... 10
Basic operation ............................................................................. 10
Power On/Off................................................................... 10
Adjusting the volume ........................................................ 10
Selecting a Channel .......................................................... 10
Making a PTT call ............................................................. 10
Receiving a PTT call ......................................................... 11
Emergency alarm ............................................................. 11
Caring for your radio .................................................................. 12
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Safety
Read these safety instructions carefully.
Attention!
Sepura products are designed for use by mobile workforces,
often working alone, and are intended for use in occupational
and controlled conditions.
It is the responsibility of the person operating the product to
ensure that it is operated safely at all times, and that local laws
and regulations governing the usage of Radio Frequency (RF)
products are observed. Obey all signs and instructions relating
to the usage to RF wireless devices.
It is recommended that you obtain training on how to safely
operate this product. Your personal safety could be affected if
you do not understand how to operate this product correctly.
This product must not be operated in environments that exceed
those listed in the product technical datasheet and in the
Regulatory section of the product user guide.
Unauthorised modifications to the product could cause the
product to become non-operational. Always use Sepura
approved antenna, battery and accessories with this product.
Exposure to RF energy
Sepura designs and manufactures products to meet strict
guidelines and international standards relating to Radio
Frequency (RF) energy and the potential health risks associated
with using such products. If you have any concerns about
potential health risks associated with long term exposure to RF
energy, you should obtain advice from your employer.
RF energy interference with electronic equipment
Some personal medical devices, such as hearing aids and
pacemakers, can be affected by RF energy. Always consult your
service provider or the manufacturer of the medical device
before using RF wireless devices.
Some electronic devices are sensitive to RF energy. POWER OFF
your radio when operating within health care facilities or other
areas that are sensitive to RF energy.
Safely operating your radio
Your radio is not intrinsically safe and has not been designed for
use in hazardous environments such gas fumes, flammable
chemicals, or blasting areas. Check the compliance ratings of
this product before operating the radio in any hazardous
environment.
Always ensure that your radio is operating correctly before
entering any environment that has a potential risk to personal
safety.
Safety when driving a vehicle
Always obey local laws and regulations governing the operation
of RF wireless devices when driving and whilst at locations. Do
not operate your radio if it creates a distraction from driving
safely and observing road conditions.
Always POWER OFF your radio at refuelling stations and obey
warning signs relating to the use of RF wireless devices in the
vicinity of refuelling stations.
Quick Reference Guide 3
Important safety notes about the Antenna
NEVER touch the antenna when the radio is transmitting, this
may cause a minor burn to the skin and may affect the
operational range of the antenna.
NEVER use your radio without an antenna attached.
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the radio. Only
use a Sepura approved antenna with your radio.
The antenna should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 1.2m to any person. This distance has been calculated
based on a 2dB cable loss between radio and antenna.
Accessories
Sepura products have been tested to meet strict guidelines for
personal safety and operational conditions. Only accessories
approved by Sepura are recommended for use with this
product. Always read the instructions supplied with the
accessory for additional safety instructions.
The use of non-approved accessories may invalidate any
product warranty. If a non-approved accessory is fitted, it may
compromise the product safety ratings.
Safe installation into vehicles
Electronic control mechanisms within a vehicle can be affected
by the use of RF energy such as ABS and transmission controls.
Always refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions and
technical information relating to electronic modules and their
wiring harnesses before installing an RF wireless device into a
vehicle.
Do not install the product within the air bag deployment area.
In the event of the air bag deflating, the radio could be propelled
at great force potentially causing serious injury.
This product meets the requirements of UN ECE Regulation 10
for ESAs with no immunity related function.
Servicing
Do not attempt to dismantle this product. Servicing and repairs
to this product must be performed by trained service technicians
at Sepura approved service centres.
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Regulatory
Sepura declares that this product is
complaint with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of the
European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
relating to radio and telecommunications
terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their
conformity. This product is also compliant with directive
2011/65/EU having been designed and manufactured to the
RoHS requirements.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
recycling
This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates
that this product must not be disposed of as
household or commercial waste. Some countries have
set up collection and recycling systems for waste
electrical and electronic products. By ensuring that
this product and its packaging is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potentially negative consequences for the
environment and human health, and help conserve natural
resources. Please dispose of your waste product according to
your national and local regulations. Contact your service
provider or Sepura for information about disposing of this
product in your region of the world.
US and Canadian Markets
FCC radiation exposure statement
This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled
applications where users have been made aware of the potential
for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This
radio device is not authorised for general population, consumer
or similar use.
The antenna should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 1.2m to any person.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IC RSS warning
The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only
signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were
met.
Le terme "IC:" devant le numéro de certification / enregistrement
signifie seulement que les spécifications techniques d'Industrie
Canada ont été respectées.
Nominal antenna port impedance / Impédance nominale
antenne Port 50 Ω
IC radiation exposure statement
This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled
applications where users have been made aware of the potential
for exposure and can exercise control over their exposure. This
radio device is not authorised for general population, consumer
or similar use. This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Quick Reference Guide 5
The antenna should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 1.2m to any person.
Cette radio a été conçue pour un usage professionnel dans un
environnement contrôlé, où les utilisateurs sont pleinement
conscients du danger potentiel de l’exposition à laquelle ils sont
soumis et peuvent exercer un contrôle sur cette exposition. Ce
dispositif radio N’EST PAS autorisé pour l’ensemble de la
population, les consommateurs en général, ni pour une
utilisation similaire. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être co-localisés
ou fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou
émetteur.
L’antenne doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 1.2m
de distance de toute personne.
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Quick Reference Guide 7
Connectors, controls, buttons and keys
Refer to the illustration for the location of the following
connectors, controls, buttons and keys:
(1) Volume control knob
(2) Microphone/programming cable interface connector
(3) Left context key
(4) Up navigation key
(5) Down navigation key
(6) Right context key
(7) Power button
(8) LED
(9) Speaker
(10) Microphone
(11) PTT button (hand microphone)
(12) Emergency button
(13) Home/Cancel key
(14) Dial key
(15) P1 - P4 (programmable keys)
(16) Display
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Status indicators and icons
Status indicators show the operational state of your radio. Icons
appear on your radio display when you perform certain
activities or activate certain features.
Signal and security icons
Icon
Description
Receiving Signal Strength
Indicates the receiving signal strength. Bars
indicate the strength of the signal. Maximum 4
bars indicate strongest signal.
Transmission Signal Strength
Low transmission strength for current channel.
High transmission strength for current channel.
Security
Analogue scrambling or digital encryption is
active.
Emergency
Indicates that the emergency alarm mode is
activated.
GPS tracking
GPS feature is available and the radio is searching
for GPS data.
GPS feature is available and the radio is receiving
valid GPS data.
Icon
Description
GPS feature is available but the radio does not
have valid location information.
General icons
Icon
Description
New Message
You have an unread message in your mailbox.
Message inbox full
You need to clear your message inbox. If the
message inbox is not cleared, older messages will
be deleted when a new message is received.
Speaker Off
The speaker is muted.
Monitor Channel
Indicates that monitor channel is active.
Talk-around
Indicates that Talk-around is active for repeater
mode or the current channel is in direct mode.
Alarm Clock
Indicates that an alarm has been set.
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Icon
Description
Channel Scanning
Scanning is in process when the icon rotates.
Scanning stops on a priority channel when the
centre triangle is red. Scanning stops on a non-
priority channel when the centre triangle is green.
External Device connected
Indicates that an external microphone or speaker
is connected.
Calls
Icon
Description
Voice-operated-transmit is enabled
Initialising a call
Receiving a call
Private call in progress
Group call in progress
All call in progress
LED status indicators
The LEDs change colour to show the operational status of your
radio.
LED colour
Operational State
Solid red
In use and transmitting.
Solid green
In use and receiving voice, short message
or data. Can also indicate channel
activity.
Solid orange
Call hang time period, press PTT button
to talk back.
Flashing
orange
Emergency state or there is a missed
call/incoming call alert or the radio is
scanning.
Flashing red
Incoming emergency alarm.
No indication
Radio is in ‘idle’ mode or is powered off.
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Accessory information
Sepura supply a range of accessories for this product. Contact
your service provider or visit the Sepura website for a full list of
accessories suitable for use with this product.
Fist microphone
Your radio is equipped with a standard fist microphone
designed for close-talk radio communications.
Attach the microphone heavy-duty connector to the
Microphone/ programming cable interface connector on the
radio.
Always hold the microphone firmly in your hand with the
microphone facing towards you and in an upright position.
Hold the microphone approximately 5 cm (2 in.) away from
your mouth when speaking.
To talk, press the PTT button during the call hang time period
(when the LED is solid orange) and talk clearly into the
microphone. Release the PTT button when you have finished
talking.
Never hold or swing the microphone by the heavy-duty coiled
lead.
Note that your radio can also be used with an optional keypad
fist microphone (part no. 300-01064). This microphone supports
the one touch button feature that lets you make a group or
private call to a predefined alias or ID by pressing one of the
predefined numerical keys (1 to 9). It can also be used to
manually dial a contact.
Always secure your microphone using the mounting clip when
not in use.
Basic operation
Power On/Off
To power on, press and hold the Power button.
To power off the radio, press and hold the Power button.
Adjusting the volume
Rotate the Volume control knob clockwise to increase the
volume.
Rotate the Volume control knob counter-clockwise to decrease
the volume.
Selecting a Channel
Your service provider may program the radio with either a
contact group or person. Each channel can be configured as
either an analogue or digital channel. Note that some functions,
such as messages, are not available on analogue channels.
Press the up/down navigation keys to select a channel.
To change the channel, rotate the Channel Selector knob.
Making a PTT call
Your radio may already be programmed with either a contact
group or a person on each channel by your service provider. The
contact group or person can be programmed as a private call,
group call or an All Call.
Call to the default contact group or person
A contact person or group may be added as a default contact.
The default contact is called when you press the PTT button.
You may need to select the channel before making the call. In
the Home display, press the PTT button to initiate a call.
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Call a group or person from the contact list
Press the right context key to activate the Contacts menu.
Select the Contacts List option and then press the left context
key to Confirm.
Use the navigation keys to scroll through the list. With the
contact group or person highlighted, press the PTT button to
initiate a call.
Manually dial a contact group or person
A keypad fist microphone is required to use this feature.
Press the right context key to activate the Contacts menu.
Use the navigation keys to select the Manual Dial option.
Enter the ID number of the contact group or person.
Press the PTT button to initiate a call.
Receiving a PTT call
When a call is received the green LED illuminates and the
incoming call icon appears on screen. The display changes to
show the call type, either the private call icon or the group call
icon, alias or the ID of the caller. You will hear the person
speaking.
Private call incoming
Group call incoming
Press the PTT button to respond to the caller within the hang
time duration (when the LED is solid orange).
You cannot respond to an All Call.
Emergency alarm
Your radio may not be programmed for an Emergency alarm. If
an alarm is programmed it may not sound an audible alert. Ask
your service provider about the programmed defaults on your
radio and if your radio is programmed for Emergency alarms.
The Emergency alarm sounds an audible beep and sends an
emergency message to others in your call group and you can
talk to others in the group.
Press and hold the Emergency button until an audible beep
sounds. The Emergency alarm icon appears on the status bar.
The alarm group alias or ID displays on the screen with the
Emergency Alarm icon and outgoing call icon.
Emergency Alarm status icon
Emergency Alarm icon
Outgoing icon
If the emergency call is successful the radio displays the
message “emergency alarm succeed”. If the alarm call has failed
the radio displays the message “emergency alarm failed”.
To cancel the emergency alarm call, press and hold the
Emergency button.
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Caring for your radio
Your radio does not require regular servicing. Caring for your
radio as described in this guide will help maintain the product
in good operational condition.
Always wear eye protection when using brushes or other tools
to remove debris from connectors or other parts of the radio or
microphone.
Do not use chemicals, aerosols or abrasive cleaners. Chemical
coatings must not be applied to any part of the radio or
microphone.
Clean the exterior surfaces daily using a lint free soft cloth.
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Radio House
St Andrew's Road
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CB4 1GR
Tel: +44 (0)1223 876000
Fax: +44 (0)1223 879000