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SDM630

Mobile Radio

DMR Tier II

Operating Instructions

TNM-U-E-0108 Issue 1.1

Simoco Australasia Pty Ltd

1270 Ferntree Gully Road

Scoresby

Victoria, 3179

Australia

ISO9001 Lic.QEC20848

SAI Global

SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION

The following documentation is available for use with the SDM600 series of products:

TNM-U-E-0110 SDM630 DMR User Guide

TNM-I-E-0038 SDM600 Installation Sheet

To order copies of any of the above publications, or any other Simoco product, contact

Simoco Australasia on +61 3-9730-3999 or send a Fax on +61 3-9730-3968.

The Simoco web site also has a comprehensive list of documentation available for download.

http://www.simoco.com.au

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

This publication is copyright and no part may be reproduced without prior permission of

Simoco Australasia.

Due to our policy of continuous improvement to our products and services, technical

specifications and claims, correct at time of publication, may be subject to variation without

prior notice.

Simoco Australasia has endeavoured to ensure that the information in this document is fairly

and accurately stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omissions.

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SAFETY

1. Do NOT operate your radio, without a hands free kit, whilst driving a vehicle.

2. Do NOT operate your radio in an explosive atmosphere.

Obey the 'Turn Off Two-way Radios' signs where these are posted, e.g. on a

petrol station forecourt.

3. Do NOT touch the antenna while the radio is transmitting.

HINTS FOR USING THE RADIO

• When speaking, hold the microphone a few centimetres from your mouth and speak

across it, rather than into it.

• Keep the length of your conversation to a minimum and replace the microphone on its

cradle after use.

• When it is possible to move location, avoid making calls from known poor signal-strength

areas such as the radio systems fringe areas (limit of range) or from screened or

shadowed areas, e.g. an underground car park or underpass.

• To avoid unnecessary drain on the vehicle battery, keep the engine running when using

the radio for extensive periods of time.

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................6

1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................6

1.2 Configuration ..............................................................................................6

1.3 Installation ...................................................................................................6

1.4 Modes of Operation ....................................................................................6

2. CONTROLS .........................................................................................................7

3. MENU SYSTEM.................................................................................................10

3.1 Menu Navigation .......................................................................................11

4. MENU SCREENS ..............................................................................................13

4.1 Channel Screen.........................................................................................13

4.2 Menus.........................................................................................................16

4.2.1 Zone Menu ..............................................................................................16

4.2.2 Squelch ...................................................................................................17

4.2.3 Mute Adjust .............................................................................................18

4.2.4 Phonebook Menu ....................................................................................19

4.2.5 User Options ...........................................................................................20

4.2.6 Contrast...................................................................................................21

4.2.7 Alert Volume............................................................................................22

4.2.8 Radio Information ....................................................................................23

4.2.9 RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication) ............................................24

4.2.10 Setup Menu .............................................................................................25

4.2.11 Stored Calls.............................................................................................26

4.2.12 Messages ................................................................................................27

4.2.13 Scan Edit Menu .......................................................................................35

4.2.14 No Menu..................................................................................................37

5. COMMON FUNCTIONS AND FACILITIES .......................................................38

5.1 Switch-On/Switch-Off ...............................................................................38

5.2 Volume Adjustment ..................................................................................38

5.3 Receiving (Single Channel Screen) .........................................................38

5.4 Received Individual Calls .........................................................................38

5.4.1 Stored Calls Screen.................................................................................39

5.5 Transmitting ..............................................................................................39

5.6 Scan/vote Functions .................................................................................40

5.6.1 Scan/Vote Screen....................................................................................40

5.7 Keypad Lock..............................................................................................41

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5.8 Emergency Alarm......................................................................................41

5.8.1 Receiving Emergency Calls.....................................................................41

5.8.2 Making an Emergency Call......................................................................41

6. SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS .............................................................................43

6.1 Alarm..........................................................................................................43

6.2 Channel Up and Down ..............................................................................43

6.3 Low Power .................................................................................................43

6.4 Menu...........................................................................................................43

6.5 Mute............................................................................................................43

6.6 Reset ..........................................................................................................43

6.7 Scan ...........................................................................................................43

6.8 Skip ............................................................................................................43

6.9 Squelch ......................................................................................................43

6.10 Talkaround .............................................................................................43

6.11 Zone........................................................................................................44

6.12 Undefined...............................................................................................44

7. TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................45

8. OPTIONS ...........................................................................................................46

8.1 Quick Release Transceiver Kit.................................................................46

8.2 Microphone/Control Head Extension Lead.............................................46

8.3 Desk Top Base Kit.....................................................................................46

9. APPENDICES....................................................................................................47

9.1 Alert Tones And Messages ......................................................................47

9.2 Glossary.....................................................................................................48

9.3 Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Guidelines (United STATES and

Canada)................................................................................................................49

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 O

VERVIEW

The SDM600 Series Radios are versatile Digital Signal Processor (DSP) controlled, two-way

mobile radios. The SDM600 Series is available in a number of frequency bands and

versions for specific applications. These Operating Instructions describe the operation of the

DMR Tier II Standard compliant Mobile Radio, consisting of an SDM600 Transceiver and

SDM630 Control Head.

The radio is software programmable and it can be customised to the operational

requirements of your particular fleet. Your Simoco representative can help in programming

your radio facilities to meet your present and future requirements.

1.2 C

ONFIGURATION

The SDM630 Radio must be configured using the Field Personality Programmer (FPP) prior

to operation. The configuration process defines the radio channels, signalling and other

settings so that the radio will operate with your system

1.3 I

NSTALLATION

As the installation of your SDM600 Transceiver is a technical and possibly hazardous

operation, we recommend that it is installed and set up for use by your dealer or an

authorised installer. However, if you need information regarding the correct procedures for

installation, please refer to the SDM600 Series Installation Instructions supplied with the

radio.

1.4 M

ODES OF

PERATION

The SDM630 Radio is capable of operation in Analogue FM and DMR modes.

Radio Channels are organised in groups of up to 250 per zone. Up to 40 zones may be

defined.

Generally, zones can be programmed with channels belonging to common function groups.

A radio channel can be defined as either Analogue or DMR, and a Zone may contain a mix of

Analogue or DMR Channels.

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2. CONTROLS

Figure 1 – SDM630 Control Head

Figure 2 –SDM630 Control Head

The SDM630 Control Head has the following features:

• 11 programmable direct function Buttons

• 10 additional indirect Function Buttons (keys 0-9)

• 1000 Channels

• 40 Zones

• 250 Channels per zone

• LCD 102x64 graphic display. 8 lines of 14 characters (small font). 3 fonts, small

medium and large. Context based soft menu labels.

• LED indicator

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SDM630 Key Label Function

Power On/Off

To turn the radio on, press and hold the volume knob

for about 1 second. To turn the radio off, press and

hold the volume knob until the long tone sounds.

PTT

Push-to-Talk. Hold the microphone about 10cm from

the mouth. Press and hold the PTT switch and speak.

Release to listen.

Volume Turn the volume knob clockwise to increase volume

and anti-clockwise to reduce volume.

Function Key F1

Programmable Function key.

Default – Menu Select.

Function Key F2

Programmable Function key.

Default – Channel Down.

Function Key F3

Programmable Function key.

Default – Channel Up.

Function Key F4

Programmable Function key.

Default – OK.

Function Key F6

Programmable Function key. Located on Microphone.

Function Key F5

Programmable Function key.

Default – Alarm.

Function Key F7

Programmable Function key.

Default – Call

Function Key F8

Programmable Function key.

Default – Reset / Cancel.

Function Key F9

Programmable Function key.

Function Key F10

Programmable Function key.

Function Key F11

Programmable Function key.

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SDM630 Key Label Function

Function Key F12

Programmable Function key.

Keypad

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

* 0 #

Keypad can be used to select a Channel or Special

Function.

E.g. 12# will select channel 12.

Indicator LED Function

Green

Green LED when receiving a signal.

Red

Red LED when the radio is transmitting.

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MENU SYSTEM

This section details the operation of the menu system for the SDM630.

The SDM630 has a menu system that is configurable by the FPP. The FPP has a pool of

menu entries that can be applied as required in the order required. In simple configurations,

no menu can be programmed, if required. See Figure 5 for example menu.

Pressing the “F4” key from the top-level channel screen enters the menu system. By default

this key has a soft menu label alongside it titled “MENU”. The soft key “F1” is generally the

accept or “OK” key.

The menus possible are:

• Zone (usually the first menu, as often accessed)

• Squelch

• Mute Adjust (FM) / Monitor (DMR)

• Phonebook

• Phonebook Edit

• User Options

• Contrast

• Alert Volume

• Radio Info

• Mode

• RSSI

• Setup

• Stored Calls

• Messages

• No Menu

The presence and order of the above menu selections is determined by the FPP

configuration.

The Setup menu is a special case entry. Setup is a subgroup that can have any of the list of

menu selections assigned to it. This means that lesser used selections can be partly hidden

away under Setup subgroup if required, although still accessible.

The User Options menu group is also a menu subgroup. This subgroup usually contains

on/off functions, such as Key Beeps or Backlight

The order and presence of the Setup subgroup selections is determined by the FPP. For

instance Info, RSSI and Contrast could be placed under Setup.

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3.1 M

ENU

AVIGATION

Pressing the “F4” key selects Menu mode from the main Channel Screen. Once in menu

mode, the ▼ and ▲ keys cycle through the menus.

To exit Menu mode, press the “F4” key again or the Menu timeout will exit automatically.

Generally, pressing “F4” key while in a menu backs up to the next highest level of menu and

the “F1” button selects the menu screen.

The ▼ and ▲ keys are used to navigate through a list of options such as channels, or

increase/decrease a value.

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Figure 3 - Menu Navigation

Normal

Channel

Screen

Zone Select

Menu #1

Setup Menu

(Optional)

Menu #2

Menu #3 Menu #3

Menu #x Menu #x

Select

Zone

ENTRY POINT = Default Screen

Channel

Note:

Example Menus only shown.

P25 Conventional Menu rev1d

Other Menus may be configured with the FPP

Up Key

Down Key

Back Key

OK Key

Squelch

Mute

Adjust

SubMenu Selections

RSSI

Mode

Radio Info

Crypto Key

Alert

Volume

Contrast

User Options

Submenu

Key Beeps

ON/OFF

Backlight

ON/OFF

(Other User

Menu items)

Back

BackBack

Back

BackBack

Back

BackBack

Back

BackBack

Back

BackBack

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4. MENU SCREENS

4.1 C

HANNEL

CREEN

SPECIAL OPS

Zone 5

The Channel Screen shows the current channel and allows channel selection.

The Channel Name (top line) shows the text associated with the currently selected radio

channel.

The Zone Name (middle) shows the text associated with the currently selected radio zone.

The RSSI Bars (left) indicate the signal strength of the current channel.

Pressing the “Menu” key enters the Menu mode.

The lower part of the screen is reserved for icons.

Radio channels may be configured with the Field Programmer as specific frequencies or as

auto scan types. When an auto scan channel is selected, it will immediately go into scan

mode. Selecting another non-autoscan channel will stop the scan.

SPECIAL OPS

Zone 5

1 2 3

Figure 4 Icon Locations

As there are six positions for icons and displayed icons exceed this, some icons will share

the same location.

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Position Icon

(Message)

(Talk Around)

(TX) (Other Signal) (Signal) (Scanning)

(Monitor) (Normal) (Selective)

(Connecting)

(Connect Fail)

DMR

(Locked Keypad) (Individual Call)

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ICONS

INDICATION

A filled speaker indicates that a signal is present and the audio can

be heard from the speaker.

The outline speaker icon indicates that a signal is present and the

radio is muted. This could be another user group, for instance.

Scan Indicator. When radio is on a scan channel and scanning, the

arrow will rotate.

Transmit Indicator.

Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). A stronger signal will

display more bars above the “antenna” icon

Selective Mute. Only radio signals specifically directed to the user or

the channel’s defined talkgroup will be heard on the speaker.

Normal Mute. Only radio signals from the users own network will be

heard on the speaker.

Monitor. All digital radio signals on the channel will be heard.

All keys except PTT, or any function assigned as Alarm, will be

disabled. Press the OK key for 2 seconds to unlock all keys.

Talk Around enabled indicator. When shown, Talk Around is active.

Scrambler indicator. (analogue only)

Emergency mode. Blinking icon indicates that the emergency button

has been pressed.

Individual Addressing Mode. When shown, the radio will transmit to

an individual address instead of a talkgroup

Envelope icon. Indicates that a message(s) stored if icon steady,

icon flashes if unread message(s) stored.

DMR Icon. Displayed when the radio is in DMR Mode.

Connecting icon. Shown when a text message is being sent and the

connection is in progress.

Connection Fail icon. Shown when a text message transmission has

failed.

Radio has stopped on a scan channel.

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4.2 M

ENUS

The menu structure on the SDM630 is configurable using the Field Programmer. A system

administrator usually tailors the order and presence of the menu options to specific customer

requirements.

This section will describe all the menus currently available.

Normally the menus are divided into two menu lists.

These are normally the Main menu list and the Setup menu list.

In the default configuration, the Main menu contains the Zone screen and a Setup screen.

This allows access to the second “Setup” menu level.

4.2.1 Zone Menu

The Zone Screen is used for changing Zones. A Zone is normally defined as a group of radio

channels with a common operational role.

When the “Zone” menu option is displayed, press the “OK” button to enter the “Zone“ select

screen.

Once the “Zone” menu appears, press the ▼ and ▲ keys to choose the required Zone.

Press the “OK” key to select the required Zone. The radio will return to the channel screen

and select the first channel in the new Zone.

Direct access to the “Zone” menu from other screens can also be programmed to one of the

function buttons with the Field Programmer.

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4.2.2 Squelch

This menu allows the channel’s default squelch mode to be modified.

If the selected channel is changed or the radio is switched off, the channel’s default squelch

setting will be restored.

Press the “OK” key for the “Squelch” Menu.

P25 Squelch Screen

For a DMR channel, pressing the ▼ and ▲ keys will allow selection of either Monitor,

Normal or Selective squelch mode.

For an analogue channel, pressing the ▼ and ▲ keys will allow selection of either Monitor

or Normal squelch mode.

Digital Channel Monitor Mode:

The radio will receive any decryptable or clear DMR voice signals. The Colour Code (CC) is

not checked. An “M” icon on the display indicates monitor mode.

Digital Channel Normal Mode:

When Normal squelch is selected, the radio will receive all decryptable or clear DMR

transmissions with the correct CC. It does not check the Talk Group or Unit ID. An “N” icon

on the display indicates normal squelch.

Digital Channel Selective Mode

If Selective squelch is chosen, the radio will only receive decryptable or clear DMR

transmissions with the correct CC and Talk Group ID (TGID) or correct CC and Unit ID. An

“S” icon indicates selective squelch.

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Analogue Channel Monitor Mode:

The radio will receive any Analogue voice or DMR signals. Digital CC or Analogue CTCSS is

not checked. An “M” icon indicates monitor.

Analogue Channel Normal Mode:

When normal mute is selected, the radio will receive correctly addressed Analogue radio

transmissions and all decryptable or clear DMR transmissions. An “N” icon indicates Normal.

Pressing the “OK” key returns to the main channel screen.

Pressing the “Back” or “Menu” key returns to the next highest menu level

4.2.3 Mute Adjust

From the menu list, step through the menu options with the ▼ and ▲ keys until the “Mute

Adjust” menu is displayed.

Press the “OK” key for the Mute adjustment screen.

Analogue Mute Screen

The mute adjustment will be applied to all the radio’s analogue channels.

Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to adjust the mute threshold. A numeric value of the present mute

level is shown.

The “OK” key returns to the default channel screen with the selected mute setting.

It is recommended that the default mute setting of 4 is used. The SDM600 series radios

have a carrier noise mute and this means the mute will open at the point where an analogue

signal is sufficiently noise free to be intelligible with a setting of 4.

Other settings are as follows:

0 no muting

4 normal setting,

8 will only hear reasonably strong signals

15 will only hear very strong signals.

Pressing the “OK” key will exit to the Channel Screen with the selected mute setting.

Direct access to the “Mute Adjust” screen from other screens can also be programmed to

one of the function buttons with the Field Programmer.

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4.2.4 Phonebook Menu

When “Phone Book” is selected from the menu screen, the Phone Book Screen is shown.

From this screen, it is possible to view the of all phone entries in the phone book.

The second line shows the name of the selected phone book entry.

The third line shows the unit identifier of the phone book entry.

Phone book entries may be selected with the ▼ and ▲ keys.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen display.

When the “Back” key or “Menu” is pressed, the radio returns to the Menu screen.

4.2.4.1 Making an Individual Call

When “PTT” key is pressed:

• The radio is changed to individual call mode (individual call to the unit identifier of the

selected phone entry). The individual call icon is displayed.

• If the radio is already in individual call mode addressed to a different unit, the

destination unit ID shall be replaced by that of the newly selected phone entry.

• The radio will remain in individual call mode until the inactivity timeout has elapsed,

ie. No PTT or signal received for the Field Programmer set time period (typically 10

seconds).

• The radio will return to the default screen.

4.2.4.2 Making an Individual Call with Call Alert

When the “OK” key is pressed with the Phone Book entry displayed:

A Call Alert is sent to the displayed ID.

The called radio will sound a Call Alert.

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4.2.5 User Options

The “User Options” menu provides access to a list of Functions that may be toggled on or

off. Up to 10 functions may be defined in this menu by the FPP programmer.

Press the “OK” key for the “User Options” screen.

When the Function is selected, the function can be toggled ON or OFF with the “OK” key.

The ▼ and ▲ keys are used to select the other functions.

Pressing the “Back“ or “Menu” key saves all the function settings and returns to the next

highest menu level.

Toggle functions include Key Beeps, Backlight, Talk-Around, and Low Power Override.

These functions can also be assigned directly to the radio’s function buttons, if required.

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4.2.6 Contrast

This menu allows the screen’s contrast setting to be changed.

Press the “OK” key for the “Contrast” adjustment screen

When the “Contrast” menu is selected, the contrast can be adjusted with the ▼ and ▲ keys.

The numeric value of the Contrast is displayed.

Pressing the “OK” key returns to the main channel screen.

Pressing the Back or “Menu” key returns to the next highest menu level.

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4.2.7 Alert Volume

This Screen allows you to set the level of the relative Alert Volume level in relation to the

current Volume setting. The level can be set in 33 steps over the range 0 to 32, with 0 being

about the same as the voice level.

From the Settings Sub Menu, step through the menu options with the ▼ and ▲ keys until the

Alert menu is displayed.

Press the “OK” key for the “Alert Volume” adjustment screen

Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to change the relative alert volume level. The beep will sound at the

indicated level each time the setting is changed.

Press “OK” to accept the setting and return to the Channel Screen.

Pressing the “Menu” key will exit back to the setup menu.

Note: A minimum Alert Level may be set by the FPP to ensure that the Alerts can always be

heard from the speaker.

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4.2.8 Radio Information

These screens display information that identifies the Field Programmer File description,

Radio ID, Serial Number, and Software Version.

From the Settings Sub Menu, step through the menu options with the ▼ and ▲ keys until the

Radio Info menu is displayed.

Press the “OK” key for the “Radio Info” Screen.

The ▼ and ▲ keys select the following information pages:

Description, Unit ID and Radio Band

Radio Software Version and Serial Number

Application Software Version and Date

Application Upgrade Version, Date and PLA

The “Radio Info“ screens are read-only screens. Press “OK” to return to the Channel

Screen.

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4.2.9 RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication)

This screen displays the received signal strength in dBm. The reading is typically accurate

within +/- 2 dBm between -120 and -80dBm, if the radio has been correctly calibrated. For

example, -90dBm is a strong signal and –130dBm is no signal.

The screen also shows the Bit Error Rate (BER) on digital channels. RSSI and BER are

typically used to indicate signal quality.

From the Settings Sub Menu, step through the menu options with the ▼ and ▲ keys until the

“RSSI” menu is displayed.

Press the “OK” key for the “RSSI“ screen

If a DMR channel is selected BER will be displayed.

The RSSI/BER will be displayed until either the “Menu” key is pressed to return to the next

highest menu level or the “OK” key is pressed which will return to the main channel menu.

A lower RSSI number indicates a stronger signal, ie. –80dBm is a stronger signal than

–100dBm.

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4.2.10 Setup Menu

The screens in the Setup sub-menus allow the radio operator to edit/modify the operation of

some of the general functions of the radio.

Once the Menu key is pressed from the “Channel” screen, the ▼ and ▲ keys cycle through

the available “Main” menus. Once the “Setup” menu appears, press the “OK” key to select

it.

The ▼ and ▲ keys are then used to scroll through the setup menus.

The Setup menu structure may include, for example:

• Alert Volume,

• Contrast,

• RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication),

• Info (Radio software and hardware information),

• Squelch,

• Mute Adjust or

• User Options

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4.2.11 Stored Calls

This screen displays the received individual call records one by one, starting with the most

recently received call record.

Either the name of the caller from the phone book or the user ID is displayed if the ID is not

known to the phone book. If stored calls are empty, NO RECORD is displayed.

The ▼ and ▲ keys can be used to step through the stored calls. An error beep will sound if

there are no more call records.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured), takes the radio back to the default screen

display.

The “Menu” or “Back” key returns to Menu screen. When “OK” key is pressed, a pop up

menu is displayed so that the message can be deleted or party called back.

The selections are:

• DELETE – to delete the call record.

• CALL – to call back the caller (set individual call to the caller)

• CANCEL – to cancel the action selection.

The selection is made with the▼ and ▲ keys.

The “Menu” or “Back” key returns to Stored Calls screen”.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen display.

If “DELETE” is selected, pressing “OK” removes the selected call record (being viewed) from

the list. The radio returns to the Stored Calls Screen with the next record being displayed.

If “CANCEL” is selected, the Stored Calls screen is displayed.

If “CALL” is selected, pressing “OK” sets the radio to individual calling mode with the ID of

the stored call. A subsequent PTT within the configured time interval will send an individual

call to the ID of the stored call.

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4.2.12 Messages

A radio unit can receive and transmit predefined short messages and text messages with

another radio unit on a DMR channel.

Messages received are stored in radio memory. They can be viewed and deleted as

required.

If there are unread messages stored in the radio, the envelope icon on the default screen will

flash.

If there are messages in the radio that have all been read, a steady envelope icon is shown

on the default screen.

If there are no messages in the radio, the envelope icon will not appear on the default

screen.

To view/delete/send messages, go to the Menu selection and choose the “Messages” menu.

When “Messages” is selected from the menu screen with “OK”, a pop-up screen will

appear.

4.2.12.1 Messages Selection Pop-Up Menu

The pop-up selections are:

• VIEW: View received messages.

• SMSG: Short Message. The radio can be programmed with a list of predefined

messages. Choosing SMSG shows a list of predefined messages, which can be

sent as a short message to another radio unit. Only applicable when a digital

channel is selected.

• TXTMSG: Text message. Enters the text message edit and send sub-menus. Only

applicable when a digital channel is selected.

Options are selected with the ▼ and ▲ keys.

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Pressing “Menu” or “Back” keys takes the radio back to the Menu screen.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen

display.

If “VIEW” is selected, pressing “OK” shows the Message View screen.

If “SMSG” is selected, pressing “OK” shows the Short Message screen only for a digital

channel, otherwise an error beep will sound.

If “TXTMSG” is selected, pressing “OK” shows the Edit Text Message screen only for a

digital channel, otherwise an error beep will sound.

4.2.12.2 View Received Messages Screen

Received messages (both short messages and text messages) can be viewed from this

screen.

This screen displays the received messages one by one, starting with the most recent

received message.

The information displayed for each message includes the sender ID (S Unit) and the first 2

lines of the received message in text string.

If no messages are stored, “NO RECORD” is displayed.

To step through other stored messages, use the▼ and ▲ keys. If there is no further

message stored, an error beep will sound.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen

display.

If the “Back” or “Menu” key is pressed, the radio will return to the Messages Selection pop-

up Menu.

Pressing the “OK” key displays the Message View pop-up menu with further options.

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4.2.12.3 Message View Pop-Up Menu

The Message View pop-up allows the following options:

• Delete –deletes the current received message.

• More – to view the full (entire) message.

• Reply – to select the method of replying to the selected message.

Selection is performed using the ▼ and ▲ keys.

Pressing the “Menu” or “Back” key takes the radio back to the “Messages View” Screen.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen display.

If “Delete” is selected, pressing “OK” will remove the current selected message from the

radio. The radio will return to the “Messages View” screen with the next message being

selected and displayed.

If “More” is selected, pressing “OK” will display the full message.

If “Reply” is selected, pressing “OK” will display the “Message Reply” pop-up screen.

4.2.12.4 More Message View Screen

This Screen displays the selected message in full scale – 6 lines of message text per page of

the selected message.

If a message exceeds a screen, the ▼ and ▲ keys can select the other pages.

Pressing “Menu” or “OK” returns to the “Messages View” pop-up screen.

The “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen

display.

4.2.12.5 Reply Message Selection Pop-Up Menu

Selecting Reply brings up another pop-up menu.

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The selections are:

• Call – Calls the selected sender.

• SMsg – Sends a short message to the sender

• TxtMsg – To edit and send a text message to the sender.

Selection is made using the ▼ and ▲ keys.

The “Menu” or “Back” key press returns to the “Messages View” pop-up screen.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen display.

If “Call” and “OK” is selected, the radio returns to the default screen and is set to individual

calling mode for a time out period determined by radio configuration.

When the radio is PTT’d, an individual voice call is sent to the message sender.

If “SMsg” is selected, pressing “OK” displays the Message Reply - Short Messages screen.

If “TxtMsg” is selected, pressing “OK” displays the Message Reply –Text Edit screen.

4.2.12.6 Short Message Reply

This menu is used to reply with a pre-defined short message.

This screen shows:

• The destination unit identifier,

• The selected short message.

The short message can be selected from the short message list by using the ▼ and ▲ keys.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen display.

A “Back” or “Menu” keypress returns to the Message Reply Pop-up screen.

When “OK” key is pressed, the selected short message is sent in reply to the received

message, and the radio returns to the default screen.

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4.2.12.7 Text Message Reply Screen

This menu is used to reply with a free form text message.

The maximum length of text message is 210 characters.

The characters are entered via the keypad by pressing the relevant key one or more times to

choose each character.

The ▼ key is used to move the curser to the left.

The ▲ key is used to move the curser to the right.

A “Reset/clear” button press and hold for less than one second deletes the character to the

left of the cursor, and moves the curser position to the left by one.

Holding the “Reset/Clear” button down for more than one second deletes all characters from

the curser position to the right. A new character entered is put on the current cursor location.

The ‘#’ key is used to toggle upper and lower case.

The “0” key is the space key.

When “Back” key or “Menu” key is pressed, the radio returns to the Message Reply pop-up

screen.

Pressing “OK” sends the edited text message in reply to the sender of the message. The

radio returns to the default screen.

4.2.12.8 Send Message (Short or Text)

This menu is used to send either a short message or a text message to another party.

Select Messages from the main menu and then choose either “SMsg” (Short Message) or

“TXTMsg” (Text Message).

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4.2.12.8.1 Short Message Screen

This screen allows the user to view and select a short message. It displays the selected

short message text.

The short message can be selected by using the ▼ and ▲ keys.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen display.

A “Back” or “Menu” keypress returns to the Message Pop-up screen.

When the “OK” key is pressed, the Destination Pop-up screen is shown.

4.2.12.9 Text Message Screen

This screen allows editing and sending a free form text message. A text message can have

a maximum length of 210 characters. The number of characters entered is displayed in the

top right hand side.

The characters are entered via the keypad by pressing the relevant key one or more times to

choose each character.

The ▼ key is used to move the curser to the left.

The ▲ key is used to move the curser to the right.

A “Reset” button press and hold for less than one second deletes the character to the left of

the cursor, and moves the cursor position to the left by one.

Holding the “Reset” button down for more than one second deletes all characters from the

cursor position to the right. A new character entered is put on the current cursor location.

The ‘#’ key is used to toggle upper and lower case.

When the “Back” or “Menu” key is pressed, the radio returns to the Message Reply pop-up

screen.

When “OK” key is pressed, the Destination Selection Pop-up Menu screen appears.

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4.2.12.10 Destination Select Pop-Up Menu

This menu allows selection of the message destination.

The selections are:

• PH. BK: Selects the destination from the phone book

• ENT.ID: Enters the destination unit ID

• CANCEL: Cancels the destination selection.

Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to make the selection.

The “Menu” or “Back” key returns to previous screen, i.e., Short Message Screen, or Edit

Text Message Screen.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen

display.

If “CANCEL” is selected, pressing “OK” returns to the previous screen, i.e., Short Message

Screen, or Edit Text Message Screen.

If “PH.BK” is selected, pressing “OK” key displays the “Phone Entry Screen”.

If “ENT.ID” is selected, pressing “OK” key displays the “Enter Unit Id Screen”.

4.2.12.11 Phone Book Selection Screen

This screen allows selection of the destination ID from the Phone Book.

The ▼ and ▲ keys are used to select the phone book entry.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen display.

The “Menu” or “Back” key returns to the Destination Selection Pop-up screen.

Pressing “OK” key sends the message to the chosen destination ID and the radio returns to

the default screen.

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4.2.12.12 Enter Unit ID Screen

This screen allows manual entry of the destination unit ID decimal digits. The valid range of

unit ID: (0 – 16,777,215).

The entered digits can be deleted by using the ▼ key.

The “Menu” or “Back” key returns to Destination Selection pop-up Menu screen.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen display.

Pressing “OK” sends the message to the entered unit ID (providing it is valid). The screen

will return to the default screen.

If the entered unit ID is not valid, an error beep will sound.

Sending a short message or text message can fail if the destination radio is not available.

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4.2.13 Scan Edit Menu

This menu allows channels in Scan Groups to be added or deleted by the user.

Add and Delete changes to a Scan Group are stored permanently in the radio.

4.2.13.1 Scan Group Edit Screen

When selected, the “Scan Group Edit” screen is displayed, which shows the channels within

the Scan Group.

The second line from the top shows the name of the selected channel in the scan group.

The next line shows the channel type, i.e., “Member” if it is a normal member of the scan

group; “Priority” if it is the priority channel; or “Skipped”, if the channel is currently skipped

from the scan group.

The ▼ and ▲ keys select the channel from the scan group list..

When “Reset” function key is pressed (if configured), the radio returns to the default screen

display.

When the “Back” key or “Menu” is pressed, the radio returns to the “Scan Group Edit”

screen.

When “OK” key is pressed, a pop-up action selection menu is displayed.

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The pop-up selections are:

• Add: adds a channel to the scan group

• Delete: deletes the currently selected channel from the scan group

• Back: returns to previous menu screen

The ▼ and ▲ keys make the selection.

The “Menu” or “Back” key takes the radio back to the “Scan Edit” main screen.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen

display.

If “Delete” is selected, pressing “OK” key removes the selected channel from the scan group

and takes the radio back to the default screen display. If scanning is enabled on the current

channel, this action shall result in rescanning. The deletion is permanent.

If “Add” is selected, pressing “OK” key takes the radio to the Scan Group Add Type screen.

The priority level of the channel to add to the scan group is selected from this screen. The

choices are:

• Member: A member channel is a normal channel with lowest priority in the scan

group.

• Prty1: A Priority 1 channel will have the highest priority in the scan group

• Prty2: A Priority 2 channel will have the second highest priority in the scan group.

The priority of the channel is selected using the ▼ and ▲ keys and pressing OK. The Scan

Group Add screen will appear next.

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4.2.13.2 Scan Group Add Screen

The “Scan Group Add” screen shows channels that are not members of the Scan Group.

The second line from the top shows the name of a channel that is not a member of the Scan

Group.

Other channels that are not members of the scan group can be selected using the ▼ and ▲

keys.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen

display.

When the “Back” key or “Menu” is pressed, the radio returns to the main Scan Edit screen.

When “OK” key is pressed,

• If the scan group has less than 15 member channels, the selected non-member

channel is added to the scan group. If scan is enabled on the current channel, the

radio will resume scanning. The radio returns to the default screen. The added

channel is permanent.

Otherwise, an error beep will sound, and the radio will return to the default screen.

4.2.14 No Menu

The No Menu option exists in the FPP for when a menu entry is not required. If all entries

are No Menu, there will be no menu system available. This may be desirable for simple

configurations.

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5. COMMON FUNCTIONS AND FACILITIES

5.1 S

WITCH

-O

WITCH

-O

The On/Off power switch on the SDM630 is on the rotary volume control, located on the top

left hand side of the radio control head.

To turn the mobile on, press and hold the volume knob until a beep is heard. The radio will

turn on after about one second.

The display will illuminate and show a ‘Welcome Message’ text as programmed by the Field

Programmer.

After about five seconds, the display will revert to the Channel Screen, at which time the

radio is ready for use.

Pressing and holding the volume knob while the radio is on will turn the radio off, when a low

beep is heard, release the knob.

If the radio Power Down Timer is enabled, the mobile will automatically turn off after several

hours of inactivity (i.e. no keys pressed).

The radio will emit warning beeps for 10 seconds prior to automatically switching off.

Pressing any key will reset this timer.

5.2 V

OLUME

DJUSTMENT

The Volume Control adjusts the speech level at the radio speaker. The rotary Volume

Control on the SDM630 is located on the top of the unit.

Note: The radio may be programmed so that the volume cannot be turned off completely.

5.3 R

ECEIVING

INGLE

HANNEL

CREEN

)

The Speaker Icon



will show when a valid signal is being received and audio will be heard

at the Loudspeaker.

The icon will be shown as an outline when a signal is being received that is not addressing

this radio and hence, is not audible. For instance, another user group may be having a

conversation on another talkgroup when receiving in Selective Mute.

The analogue channel’s receive mute setting can be altered from the Mute Adjust menu.

To change channels, press the ▼ and ▲ keys while in the channel screen.

Zones can be changed from the Zone menu, see Section 4.2.1.

5.4 R

ECEIVED

NDIVIDUAL

ALLS

Unanswered received Individual calls addressed to the radio are stored in radio memory.

The caller Unit ID may be viewed, answered and deleted by the user as desired.

A newly received individual call addressed to the radio sounds an alert tone periodically until

the user presses any key.

If the caller unit ID of a newly received unanswered call is already in the Stored Calls list, the

old Stored Call record of that unit ID will be replaced by the new record and added to the top

of the list.

To view/answer/delete received call records, the Stored Calls screen is selected

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5.4.1 Stored Calls Screen

This screen displays the received individual call records one by one, starting with the most

recently received call record.

On the first line under the menu label, either the name of the caller from the phone book or

the user ID is shown. The user ID is displayed if the ID is not known to the phone book.

The next line has the zone that the call was received on and the line below shows the

channel. If stored calls are empty, NO RECORD is displayed.

The ▼ and ▲ keys can be used to step through the stored calls. An error beep will sound if

there are no more call records.

A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen

display.

The “Menu” or “Back” key returns to Menu screen. When “OK” key is pressed, a pop up

menu is displayed so that the message can be deleted or party called back.

5.5 T

RANSMITTING

To avoid interfering with other users of the channel, listen first, or check that the “speaker”

icon is not present, to ensure no transmissions are occurring.

If the speaker icon is shown, there are transmissions present on the channel and the user

should not transmit. The radio may be programmed to prevent transmission on a busy

channel if required.

Hold the microphone a few centimetres from the mouth, press the “Press to talk” (PTT)

switch and note that the TX-LED is RED. Speak clearly across the face of the microphone in

a normal conversational manner.

In most systems it is important to wait a short time between pressing PTT and commencing

to speak. This ensures that the path is properly established and avoids lost or distorted

speech.

Use the correct operating procedure and keep transmissions short.

Release the PTT switch as soon as the message is finished.

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The talkgroup for a transmission is usually associated with a channel selection. A talkgroup

will address all others that have the same TGID selected.

Note: A Transmit Limit Timer may be setup that limits a continuous transmission on a

channel. The last 10 seconds before the timer expires may be accompanied by warning

beeps.

5.6 S

CAN

VOTE

UNCTIONS

The Scan/Vote Function allows the sequential searching of up to 16 channels if the selected

zone channel is programmed as a Scan channel, and 15 channels if the selected zone

channel is programmed as a Vote channel, for a valid signal (Carrier + CTCSS / DCS tone

for Analogue FM or Colour Code for DMR). When found, the radio will stop on that channel

until the signal disappears again.

To activate Scanning, select a channel that has been programmed as a Scan channel. Once

selected, the scanning will either start automatically, if programmed, or you will need to press

the programmed scan function button. (Field Programmer configurable).

If a selected zone channel is programmed as a Vote channel, the voting will start

automatically without any other user intervention.

While listening on the channel, the user is able to PTT on that channel. After the signal

disappears, the radio will remain listening on the channel for a short time (Field programmer

configurable, typically 3 seconds) before resuming scanning or voting

If a Priority Channel is assigned to Scan mode, the radio will interleave a check of this

channel between each normal Scan channel.

5.6.1 Scan/Vote Screen

Scan can be started by

(1) Pressing the function key that has been assigned the scan function

by the Field Programmer or

(2) Selecting a zone channel that has been assigned to automatically

scan by the Field Programmer, or

(3) Under User Options menu, selecting the SCAN ON option.

(4) Selecting a channel that is associated to a VOTING group, with

Scan/Vote enabled in the FPP, starts voting.

The top line of the display still shows the name of the current selected channel. The second

line of the display shows the name of the current selected zone while scanning/voting.

The Channel can be changed by using the ▼ and ▲ keys. Other channels may be either

Scan or Normal channels, depending on the radio’s configuration.

Scanning/Voting is indicated by a rotating arrow symbol.

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When stopped on a channel, the second line from the top shows the name of the channel

from the scan group that the radio stopped on. If stopped on a channel, that channel can be

“skipped” by pressing the skip programmed function key. Once a channel is “skipped” it will

not be scanned for the duration that Zone/Channel selection.

When transmitting on a channel, the second line of display shows the name of the current

channel that the radio is transmitting on.

5.7 K

EYPAD

OCK

The Keypad Lock function prevents accidental key presses.

The Control Head has a keypad lock function that may be enabled by the Field Programmer

during configuration. If this function is activated, a key icon will be displayed in the bottom

right-hand side of the display when locked.

The PTT, Alarm Key (if assigned), Reset Key (if assigned) are not locked.

To unlock the keypad, it is necessary to press and hold down the “OK” key for 2 seconds.

After 2 seconds, the key icon will disappear and the keys will be enabled.

The keypad will automatically re-lock after a period of 10 seconds following no key activity.

5.8 E

MERGENCY

LARM

5.8.1 Receiving Emergency Calls

When an emergency call is being received, a message will be displayed on the default

screen “RxEm” indicating the radio unit sending the emergency call.

5.8.2 Making an Emergency Call

When the emergency key is pressed and held for a time determined by the Field

Programmer, the radio will change to emergency mode. Under emergency mode, the radio

can operate in three FPP configurable modes:

• Normal: The radio will continue to respond to PTT, channel change etc. while

displaying the E icon.

• Frozen: The default screen will freeze, with the E icon displayed indicating

emergency mode.

• Blank: The screen will blank giving no indication to others that the radio is in

emergency mode.

When emergency mode is triggered, the radio can be configured by the FPP to transmit and

receive on a cyclic basis with FPP programmed time periods. The display will show

“TxEm”:Channel No.

During TX, the radio will generate an emergency broadcast call on either the currently

selected channel or an FPP nominated channel.

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Others may listen to the automatic transmissions to hear conversations near the radio.

Turning the radio off and on will disable emergency mode.

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6. SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS

Several function keys are simply short cuts to a menu screen. For further information on the

operation of these function keys, refer to the menu descriptions in section 4.

6.1 A

LARM

Sets alarm mode on the radio. All transmissions in alarm mode will have the emergency flag

set.

6.2 C

HANNEL

P AND

OWN

These functions change channel in the upward or downward directions.

6.3 L

OWER

Forces the radio to low power. Pressing the function button again puts the radio back to the

power level defined for the current channel. The “forced low power state” is not affected by

channel/zone changes.

The RF power level is indicated by the letter L of H replacing the antenna icon when

transmitting. The bar graph above this icon shows 1 bar for low power and 6 bars for high

power.

6.4 M

ENU

Menu function key used for accessing the menu system.

6.5 M

UTE

Provides direct access to the “Mute Adjust” menu screen and allows the user to change the

mute level from that screen. The selected mute level will affect all analogue channels.

6.6 R

ESET

The reset function is usually assigned to F6, and is used as a cancel function when in a

menu or as a backspace when entering keypad dial-strings.

6.7 S

CAN

The scan function activities the Scanning mode, refer to Section 5.6 for details.

6.8 S

KIP

Removes a scan channel from the scan list if the Skip button is pressed while stopped on

that channel. The channel is only restored to the list when the channel is re-selected.

6.9 S

QUELCH

Allows selection of both Digital and Analogue Squelch settings. The squelch is like a filter

where it can be changed to listen to all traffic (monitor), or only your system traffic (normal),

or only your talkgroup or calls to your identity.

6.10 T

ALKAROUND

On a repeater channel only, this function button allows the radio to transmit on the base

station’s output channel, so the user can talk directly to other mobiles on the channel, while

the repeater is out of service or out of range.

When the key is pressed again (or the Channel is changed) the mobile’s transmitter channel

reverts to its normal setting.

Talkaround mode is indicating to the user by a double beep at the start of each PTT.

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6.11 Z

ONE

This function provides a shortcut to the detailed zone menu.

6.12 U

NDEFINED

No function assigned to this key.

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after reading this guide, you are unable to switch the radio on, check the following:

• A fuse has not blown.

Your installer should advise you of the location of the two main fuses,

• The power supply cables and their connections are secure, and

• The vehicle battery is charged.

• If these checks are OK, contact your dealer or Simoco representative for

further advice.

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8. OPTIONS

The following options are available; contact your Simoco Dealer for further information.

8.1 Q

UICK

ELEASE

RANSCEIVER

This kit provides a mounting cradle to allow the Transceiver to be quickly removed without

having to undo unnecessary screws.

8.2 M

ICROPHONE

ONTROL

EAD

XTENSION

EAD

This lead allows the Transceiver to be placed up to 4.5 metres from the Control Head.

8.3 D

ESK

ASE

This provides a housing for the radio and incorporates a 9 Amp Power Supply Unit and

speaker.

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9. APPENDICES

9.1 A

LERT

ONES

ESSAGES

Key Beep

Error Tone

Grant Tone

Beep Alert

Bip Alert

Ring Alert

Urgent Alert

Continuous Alert

2 x Bip Alert

0.05

9000_52b

0.10

0.05

0.10

Continuous

Telephone Ring Tone

0.19

Duration Indicated in seconds

880 Hz

Off

1480 Hz

440 Hz

Figure 3 – Alert Tones

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9.2 G

LOSSARY

A summary of common radio terms and some other terms used in this document, and their

meanings, are given below.

Term Description Notes

Channel A logical combination of

RF Frequency

Default TalkGroup Indentity (TGID)

Other channel associated parameters

(CTCSS, scan etc)

DMR Digital Mobile Radio

FPP Field Personality Programmer or Field

Programmer

Used for configuring the radio

options and parameters

FM Frequency Modulation

LED Light Emitting Diode

Monitor Mode of Radio Receive Any DMR signal regardless of

Colour Code or TGID will be

heard

Normal Mute Mode of Radio Receive Only signals with matching Colour

Code will be heard.

PMR Private Mobile Radio Mode

PTT Push to Talk

Radio Unit ID Unique identifier allocated to each

radio (0-16,000,000)

RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication

RX Receive

Selective Mode of radio receive Only signals with matching Colour

Code and TGID or Unit ID will be

heard

TX Transmit

Zone A collection of channels (usually

organised by functional group of

users)

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9.3 C

OMPLIANCE WITH

RF E

NERGY

XPOSURE

UIDELINES

NITED

STATES

AND

ANADA

)

RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS.

Before using your Simoco Australasia mobile two-way radio, read this important RF energy awareness

and control information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure

guidelines.

NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in Occupational/ controlled conditions in a mobile

application where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over

their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorised for general population,

consumer, or any other use.

This two-way radio uses electromagnetic energy in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum to provide

communications between two or more users over a distance. It uses radio frequency (RF) energy or

radio waves to send and receive calls. RF energy is one form of electromagnetic energy. Other forms

include, but are not limited to, electric power, sunlight and x-rays. RF energy, however, should not be

confused with these other forms of electromagnetic energy, which when used improperly can cause

biological damage. Very high levels of x-rays, for example, can damage tissues and genetic material.

Experts in science, engineering, medicine, health and industry work with organizations to develop

standards for exposure to RF energy. These standards provide recommended levels of RF exposure

for both workers and the general public. These recommended RF exposure levels include substantial

margins of protection. All two-way radios marketed is North America are designed, manufactured and

tested to ensure they meet government established RF exposure levels. In addition, manufacturers

also recommend specific operating instructions to users of two-way radios. These instructions are

important because they inform users about RF energy exposure and provide simple procedures on

how to control it. Please refer to the following websites for more information on what RF energy

exposure is and how to control your exposure to assure compliance with established RF exposure

limits.

http:l/www.fcc. gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-fags. htm 1

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencvradiation/index.htmi

Federal Communications Commission Regulations:

The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for mobile

two-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. When two-way radios are used as a

consequence of employment, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of and able to control their

exposure to meet occupational requirements. An exposure awareness label is attached to the

equipment directing users to specific awareness information.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards

Your Simoco Australasia two-way radio is designed to comply with a number of national and

international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency

electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure limits for

Occupational/ Controlled RF exposure environment at duty factors of up to 50% talk 50% listen and is

authorised by the FCC for occupational use. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the

FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting

(during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.

Your Simoco Australasia two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards

and guidelines:

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• United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR

part 2 sub-part J

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

(IEEE) C95. 1-1992

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition

• Industry Canada RSS-102

RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions

To control exposure to yourself and others and ensure compliance with the Occupational/ Controlled

environment exposure limits always adhere to the following procedures.

Guidelines:

• User awareness instructions should accompany the device when transferred to other users.

• Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.

Instructions:

• Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the

Push-To-Talk button. To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time,

or less, is important because this radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when

transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).

• Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum lateral

distance away, as shown in Tables 1 and 2, from a properly installed according to installation

instructions, externally-mounted antenna.

NOTES:

Table 1a) lists the recommended minimum lateral distance for bystanders in an uncontrolled

environment from the transmitting antenna for the SDM600AC (150MHz-174MHz) mobile rated power

(25 watts) installed in a vehicle. Table 1b) lists the recommended minimum lateral distance for

occupational/ controlled use.

Table 2a) lists the recommended minimum lateral distance for bystanders in an uncontrolled

environment from the transmitting antenna for the SDM600TU and SDM600UW (406.1MHz-512MHz)

mobile rated power (25 watts) installed in a vehicle. Table 2b) lists the recommended minimum lateral

distance for occupational/ controlled use.

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Table 1a). Rated Power and Recommended Lateral Distance for

General Population uncontrolled exposure for SDM600AC

(150MHz to 174MHz).

Rated Power of Vehicle-

installed Mobile Two-way

Radio

Recommended Minimum

Lateral Distance from

Transmitting Antenna

25 watts with λ/4 dipole

(2.14dBi gain)

90cm (35.5 inches)

Table 1b). Rated Power and Recommended Lateral Distance for

Occupational/ Controlled exposure for SDM600AC

(150MHz to 174MHz).

Rated Power of Vehicle-

installed Mobile Two-way

Radio

Recommended Minimum

Lateral Distance from

Transmitting Antenna

25 watts with λ/4 dipole

(2.14dBi gain)

40cm (15.75 inches)

Table 2a). Rated Power and Recommended Lateral Distance for

General Population uncontrolled exposure for SDM600TU and SDM600UW

(406.1MHz to 512MHz).

Rated Power of Vehicle-

installed Mobile Two-way

Radio

Recommended Minimum

Lateral Distance from

Transmitting Antenna

25 watts with λ/4 dipole

(2.14dBi gain)

75cm (29.5 inches)

Table 2b). Rated Power and Recommended Lateral Distance for

Occupational/ Controlled exposure for SDM600TU and SDM600UW

(406.1MHz to 512MHz).

Rated Power of Vehicle-

installed Mobile Two-way

Radio

Recommended Minimum

Lateral Distance from

Transmitting Antenna

25 watts with λ/4 dipole

(2.14dBi gain)

34cm (13.5 inches)

Vehicle Installation Instructions:

The antenna(s) used for the SDM600 series of mobile two-way radios must be installed to provide a

separation distance of at least 90cm (35.5 inches) from all persons for SDM600AC (150-174MHz), and

75cm (29.5 inches) for SDM600TU and SDM600UW (406.1-512MHz). The gain of the antenna(s) may

not be greater than 0dBd (2.14dBi).

If the required separation distance extends beyond the physical boundary of the vehicle, the antenna

must be installed on the center of the roof ONLY and must be installed in a vehicle having the

following characteristics in order to prevent bystanders from being exposed to levels exceeding the

limits set for General Population/ Uncontrolled exposure environment:

• All passengers must be sitting under a solid metal roof

• The rooftop width should be at least 130cm (51 inches).

Mobile Antenna:

• Install the antenna at the center of the roof or the center of the trunk deck, taking into account

the bystander exposure conditions of backseat passengers and recommended minimum

lateral distances in Tables 1a), 2a) and 3a). These mobile antenna installation guidelines are

limited to metal body motor vehicles or vehicles with appropriate ground planes.

• The antenna installation must additionally be in accordance with:

a) The requirements of the antenna manufacturer/supplier

b) Instructions in the Radio Installation Manual, including minimum antenna cable lengths.

SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

c) The installation information of how to install the antenna to facilitate recommended

operating distances to all potentially exposed persons.

• Use only Simoco Australasia approved supplied antenna or Simoco Australasia approved

replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage

the radio and may violate FCC regulations.

Approved Accessories

• This radio meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Simoco Australasia

accessories supplied or designated for the product. Use of other accessories may not ensure

compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines and may violate FCC regulations.

• To obtain a list of Simoco Australasia approved accessories see contact details below or visit

the following website which lists approved accessories:

http://www.simocogroup.com

Contact Information

For additional information on exposure or other information, please contact

Simoco Australasia Pty Ltd

1270 Ferntree Gully Road

Scoresby

Victoria, 3179

Australia

Telephone +61 3 9730 3999

Facsimile +61 3 9730 3968

Email orderdesk@simocogroup.com

Website www.simocogroup.com

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