Simoco Wireless Solutions SDP600UW UHF Portable Transceiver User Manual 2

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User Manual 2

SDP660 PORTABLE RADIO
USER MANUAL
TNM-U-E-0114, Issue 1.4
June 2015
Field House,
Uttoxeter Old Road
Derby
DE1 1NH
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http://www.simocogroup.com
1270 Ferntree Gully Road,
Scoresby
Victoria, 3179
Australia
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http://www.simocogroup.com
© Simoco 2015
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PREFACE
DECLARATION
This User Manual covers the Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Operating Instructions for the SDP660
Portable Radio Transceiver.
Any performance figures quoted are subject to normal manufacturing and service tolerances. The
right is reserved to alter the equipment described in this manual in the light of future technical
development.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
COPYRIGHT
All information contained in this document is the property of Simoco. All rights are reserved. This
document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, stored, or
reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, without prior written permission from
Simoco.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS
The AMBE+2TM voice coding Technology embodied in this product is protected by intellectual
property rights including patent rights, copyrights and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
This voice coding Technology is licensed solely for use within this Communications Equipment.
The user of this Technology is explicitly prohibited from attempting to extract, remove, decompile,
reverse engineer, or disassemble the Object Code, or in any other way convert the Object Code
into a human-readable form. U.S. Patent Nos. #6,912,495 B2, #6,199,037 B1, #5,870,405,
#5,826,222, #5,754,974, #5,701,390, #5,715,365, #5,649,050, #5,630,011, #5,581,656,
#5,517,511, #5,491,772, #5,247,579, #5,226,084 and #5,195,166.
DISCLAIMER
There are no warranties extended or granted by this document. Simoco accepts no responsibility
for damage arising from use of the information contained in the document or of the equipment and
software it describes. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that use of such information,
equipment and software complies with the laws, rules and regulations of the applicable
jurisdictions.
EQUIPMENT AND MANUAL UPDATES
In the interests of improving the performance, reliability or servicing of the equipment, Simoco
reserves the right to update the equipment or this document or both without prior notice.
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ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
The usefulness of this publication depends upon the accuracy and completeness of the information
contained within it. Whilst every endeavour has been made to eliminate any errors, some may still
exist. It is requested that any errors or omissions noted should be reported to either of the
following who are part of the Simoco group:
Field House
Uttoxeter Old Road, Derby.
DE1 1NH. UK
1270 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
Victoria. 3179
Australia
Tel: +44 (0) 871 741 1050
Tel: +61 (0)3 9730 3999
E-mail: customer.service@simocogroup.com
E-mail: inquiry.aus@simocogroup.com
DOCUMENT HISTORY
Issue
Date
1.0
January 2013
1.1
July 2013
1.2
25 July 2013
1.3
14 October 2013
1.4
9 June 2015
RELATED DOCUMENTS
1. TNM-M-E-0033. SDP600 Series DMR Portable Radio Transceivers – Service Manual.
2. TNM-U-E-0116. SDP660 Portable Radio – Brief User Guide.
3. TNM-U-E-0118. PAR-600CRG1 Single Rapid Charger – SDP650/660 Instruction Manual.
To order printed copies of this or any of the above publications, please contact Simoco. See the
Support page for contact information.
A comprehensive list of documentation is available for download on the Simoco website
http://www.simocogroup.com via the Partner Portal.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Title Page ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Preface .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents (This List) ....................................................................................................... 4
List of Figures .............................................................................................................................. 6
List of Tables ................................................................................................................................ 7
Personal Safety ............................................................................................................................ 8
Warnings ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Guidelines (United States and Canada) .................... 10
General Notes ............................................................................................................................ 13
Support – Contact Information ................................................................................................. 14
Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................. 16
Glossary ..................................................................................................................................... 17
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 18
1.1 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................ 18
1.2 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................... 18
1.3 FEATURES ........................................................................................................................ 18
2 GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................... 19
2.1 PREPARING THE RADIO FOR USE....................................................................................... 19
2.1.1 Charging the Battery .............................................................................................. 19
2.1.1.1 Procedure ..................................................................................................... 19
2.1.2 Fitting the Battery ................................................................................................... 20
2.1.3 Fitting the Antenna ................................................................................................. 20
2.1.4 Fitting the Belt Clip ................................................................................................. 21
2.1.5 Fitting Audio Accessory/Programming Cable ......................................................... 21
2.2 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................... 21
3 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS .............................................................................................. 22
4 MAIN SCREEN .................................................................................................................... 24
4.1 DEFAULT SCREEN LAYOUT ............................................................................................... 24
4.1.1 Soft Labels ............................................................................................................. 24
4.1.2 Text Panel .............................................................................................................. 24
4.1.3 Icons ...................................................................................................................... 24
5 BASIC OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................... 27
5.1 TURNING THE RADIO ON/OFF ............................................................................................ 27
5.2 ENTERING A PASSWORD ................................................................................................... 27
5.3 WELCOME SCREEN ........................................................................................................... 28
5.4 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE KEYPAD ............................................................................ 28
5.5 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .................................................................................................. 29
5.6 SELECTING A ZONE ........................................................................................................... 29
5.7 SELECTING A CHANNEL..................................................................................................... 29
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5.8 MAKING A CALL ................................................................................................................ 29
5.9 RECEIVING A CALL ............................................................................................................ 30
5.10 SCAN/VOTING FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................. 31
5.10.1 Scan/Voting Screen ............................................................................................... 31
5.11 EMERGENCY ALARM ......................................................................................................... 32
5.11.1 Making an Emergency Call .................................................................................... 32
5.12 DUPLEX OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 32
5.12.1 Setup – Infrastructure ............................................................................................. 32
5.12.2 Setup – SDP660 .................................................................................................... 32
5.12.3 Receiving Duplex Calls on the SDP660 ................................................................. 33
5.12.4 Initiating Duplex Calls from the SDP660 ................................................................. 33
5.12.5 Disconnecting the call ............................................................................................ 33
6 MENU SYSTEM .................................................................................................................. 35
6.1 MENU NAVIGATION ........................................................................................................... 36
7 MENU SCREENS ................................................................................................................ 37
7.1 CHANNELS MENU ............................................................................................................. 37
7.2 ZONE MENU ..................................................................................................................... 38
7.3 SETTINGS MENU ............................................................................................................... 38
7.4 OPTIONS MENU ................................................................................................................ 39
7.5 CONTACTS MENU ............................................................................................................. 39
7.6 INFORMATION MENU ......................................................................................................... 40
7.7 MESSAGES MENU ............................................................................................................. 41
7.7.1 Inbox ...................................................................................................................... 41
7.7.2 Outbox ................................................................................................................... 42
7.7.3 Send Status ........................................................................................................... 42
7.7.4 Send Template ....................................................................................................... 43
7.7.5 New Message ........................................................................................................ 43
7.7.6 Sending Status, Template and Text Messages ...................................................... 44
7.7.7 Viewing Received Messages .................................................................................. 44
7.8 MUTE ADJUST MENU ........................................................................................................ 45
7.9 BACKLIGHT MENU ............................................................................................................ 46
7.10 BRIGHTNESS MENU........................................................................................................... 47
7.11 KEY BEEPS MENU ............................................................................................................ 47
7.12 SPEAKER VOLUME MENU .................................................................................................. 48
7.13 ALERT VOLUME MENU ...................................................................................................... 48
7.14 RADIO STATUS MENU ....................................................................................................... 49
7.14.1 RSSI ...................................................................................................................... 49
7.14.2 Battery Level .......................................................................................................... 49
7.14.3 Accelerometer Orientation ...................................................................................... 50
7.14.4 GPS ....................................................................................................................... 50
7.15 SCAN MENU ..................................................................................................................... 50
7.16 DISPLAY TEST .................................................................................................................. 51
8 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 52
8.1 CHANNEL UP AND DOWN .................................................................................................. 52
8.2 ZONE UP AND DOWN ......................................................................................................... 52
8.3 SCAN ON/OFF .................................................................................................................. 52
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8.4 SKIP ................................................................................................................................. 52
8.5 TALK AROUND ON/OFF ..................................................................................................... 52
8.6 LOW POWER .................................................................................................................... 52
8.7 GO TO CHANNEL A, B, C OR D .......................................................................................... 52
8.7.1 Go To Contact A, B, C or D .................................................................................... 52
8.8 MENU ............................................................................................................................... 52
8.9 ZONE, CHANNEL, CONTACT AND MUTE .............................................................................. 52
8.10 RESET .............................................................................................................................. 53
8.11 SPEAKER MUTE ................................................................................................................ 53
8.12 MAN DOWN ...................................................................................................................... 53
8.13 LONE WORKER ................................................................................................................. 53
8.14 DMR ALL CALL DIAL STRING ............................................................................................ 54
9 DIAL STRINGS ................................................................................................................... 55
9.1 CALL INITIATION FORMATS ................................................................................................ 55
9.2 CALL MODIFIERS .............................................................................................................. 55
9.3 MS BEHAVIOUR COMMANDS ............................................................................................. 55
10 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................... 56
APPENDICES
A ALERT TONES AND MESSAGES.
LIST OF FIGURES
Page
Figure 1. Fitting the Battery. ......................................................................................................... 20
Figure 2. Fitting the Antenna. ....................................................................................................... 20
Figure 3. Fitting the Belt Clip. ....................................................................................................... 21
Figure 4. Fitting Audio Accessory/Programming Cable. ............................................................... 21
Figure 5. SDP660 Controls. ......................................................................................................... 22
Figure 6. Default Screen Layout. .................................................................................................. 24
Figure 7. Initial Screen. ................................................................................................................ 27
Figure 8. Password Screen. ......................................................................................................... 27
Figure 9. Welcome Screen (example). ......................................................................................... 28
Figure 10. Default Screen with Keys Locked. ............................................................................... 28
Figure 11. Duplex Setup in FPP. .................................................................................................. 32
Figure 12. SDP660 Receiving Duplex Call. .................................................................................. 33
Figure 13. FPP – PTT TX Control for Duplex Call. ....................................................................... 33
Figure 14. FPP – Earpiece Volume and Mic Gain settings. .......................................................... 34
Figure 15. Menu Navigation (example). ....................................................................................... 36
Figure 16. Channels Menu. .......................................................................................................... 37
Figure 17. Zone Menu. ................................................................................................................. 38
Figure 18. Settings Menu (example). ........................................................................................... 38
Figure 19. Options Menu. ............................................................................................................. 39
Figure 20. Contacts Menu. ........................................................................................................... 39
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Figure 21. Individual contact details. ............................................................................................ 40
Figure 22. Information Menu. ....................................................................................................... 40
Figure 23. Radio Information Screens. ......................................................................................... 40
Figure 24. Messages Menu. ......................................................................................................... 41
Figure 25. Messages – Inbox. ...................................................................................................... 41
Figure 26. Messages – Outbox. ................................................................................................... 42
Figure 27. Messages – Send Status. ........................................................................................... 42
Figure 28. Messages – Send Template. ....................................................................................... 43
Figure 29. Messages – New Message. ........................................................................................ 43
Figure 30. Send Message Screen. ............................................................................................... 44
Figure 31. Message View Screen. ............................................................................................... 45
Figure 32. Message Options Screen. ........................................................................................... 45
Figure 33. Mute Adjust Menu. ...................................................................................................... 46
Figure 34. Backlight Menu. .......................................................................................................... 46
Figure 35. Brightness Menu. ........................................................................................................ 47
Figure 36. Key Beeps Menu. ........................................................................................................ 47
Figure 37. Speaker Volume Menu. ............................................................................................... 48
Figure 38. Alert Volume Menu. ..................................................................................................... 48
Figure 39. Radio Status Menu – RSSI Screen. ............................................................................ 49
Figure 40. Radio Status Menu – Battery Level Screen. ................................................................ 49
Figure 41. Radio Status Menu – Accelerometer Orientation Screen............................................. 50
Figure 42. Radio Status Menu – GPS Screen. ............................................................................. 50
Figure 43. Scan Menu. ................................................................................................................. 51
Figure 44. Display Test Menu. ..................................................................................................... 51
LIST OF TABLES
Page
Table 1. RF Exposure Compliance Distances. ............................................................................. 12
Table 2. RF Exposure Compliance DMR Duplex (2.5 Watts Burst Power). .................................. 12
Table 3. Charge Indications. ........................................................................................................ 20
Table 4. SDP660 – Controls......................................................................................................... 23
Table 5. LED Indications. ............................................................................................................. 23
Table 6. Icon Details. ................................................................................................................... 25
Table 7. Call Initiation Formats. .................................................................................................... 55
Table 8. Call Modifiers. ................................................................................................................ 55
Table 9. MS Behaviour Commands. ............................................................................................. 55
Table 10. SDP660 DMR Portable Radio Accessories. ................................................................. 56
Table A1. Alert Tones. ................................................................................................................. 58
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PERSONAL SAFETY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
These Safety Precautions, Warnings and Cautions advise personnel of specific hazards which may
be encountered when using the equipment covered in this manual and that control measures are
required to prevent injury to personnel, and damage to equipment and/or the environment.
Before using this equipment, personnel are to acquaint themselves with all risk assessments
relevant to the work site and the task. They must then comply with the control measures detailed
in those risk assessments.
References covering safety regulations, health hazards and hazardous substances are detailed
under the WARNINGS section below. These are referred to in this user manual when they are
encountered.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Do NOT operate your portable radio, without a hands-free kit, whilst driving a vehicle.
Do NOT operate your radio in an explosive atmosphere – unless the radio’s level of IECEx
approval is approved for use in that atmosphere.
Obey the ‘Turn Off Two-way Radios’ signs where these are posted, e.g. on a petrol station
forecourt.
Do NOT touch the antenna while the radio is transmitting.
Do NOT use or store the batteries above +60 °C.
Do NOT dispose of batteries in a fire.
Do NOT operate the radio if the antenna has become disconnected or damaged.
Only recharge batteries in an approved battery charger.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Before using any hazardous substance or material, the user must be conversant with the safety
precautions and first aid instructions:
On the label of the container in which it was supplied.
On the material Safety Data Sheet.
In any local Safety Orders and Regulations.
WARNINGS
Lithium Batteries
WARNING
LITHIUM BATTERIES. THIS EQUIPMENT USES LITHIUM ION
BATTERIES. REFER TO THE CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES
HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH REGULATIONS (COSHH) 2002 AND/OR THE
APPROPRIATE SAFETY DATA SHEET.
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Radio Frequency Radiation
WARNING
RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION. A RADIO FREQUENCY (RF)
RADIATION HAZARD EXISTS IN THIS EQUIPMENT. TO AVOID RF
INJURY, DO NOT TOUCH THE ANTENNA WHEN THE TRANSMITTER IS
IN USE. DO NOT OPERATE TRANSMITTER WITH THE ANTENNA
DISCONNECTED.
FCC Part 15 Compliance
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT THE DEVICE DOES
NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
Dangerous Voltages
Dangerous voltages exist in this equipment, for the appropriate Safety precautions, refer to the
relevant Electrical Safety Regulations appropriate to the country of operation.
WARNING
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES. DANGEROUS VOLTAGES EXIST IN ALL THE
BATTERY CHARGERS USED WITH THIS RADIO. FOR THE
APPROPRIATE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REFER TO THE RELEVANT
ELECTRICAL SAFETY REGULATIONS APPROPRIATE TO THE
COUNTRY OF OPERATION.
HINTS FOR USING THE RADIO
When transmitting, hold the radio a few centimetres from your mouth and speak across it, rather
than into it. The microphone is located near the bottom left hand corner of the portable radio.
Keep the length of your conversation to a minimum to conserve battery life.
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.
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COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
(UNITED STATES AND CANADA)
RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Before using your Simoco portable two-way radio, read this important RF energy awareness and
control information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with the Federal
Communication Commission’s (FCCs) RF exposure guidelines.
NOTICE.
This radio is intended for use in Occupational/Controlled conditions in a portable
application where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control
over their exposure to meet the occupational limits in FCC/ICNIRP and International
Standards. This radio device is NOT authorised for general population consumer 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 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 safe 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 Simoco two-way radios 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://transition.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-faqs.html
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/
Federal Communications Commission Regulations
The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for
portable two-way radios before they can be marketed in the United States (US). 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. Simoco two-way radios have an
exposure awareness label attached to the equipment directing users to specific awareness
information. Do not remove this exposure awareness label from the device. Additionally, your
Simoco user manual or separate safety booklet includes information and operating instructions
required to control your RF exposure and to satisfy compliance regulations.
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards
Simoco two-way radios are designed and tested to comply with a number of national and
international standards and guidelines (listed below) for human exposure to RF electromagnetic
energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) exposure limits for Occupational/Controlled RF exposure
environments at operating duty factors of up to 50% talk 50% listen and is authorised by the FCC
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for occupational use. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with these exposure
guidelines, your radio generates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking),
not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.
Your Simoco two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and
guidelines:
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.
Australian Communications Authority Radio Communications Standard et seq.
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.
This radio meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Simoco accessories
supplied or designated for the product. The designated Simoco belt clip type is PAR-
600CLIP and the extension speaker microphone types are PAR-9180LMS2-2, PAR-
9180LMW1 and PAR-600LMS4. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with
the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines and may violate FCC regulations.
Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.
Instructions:
The radio transmitter power output is 5 Watts for PTT controlled, held-to-face or bodyworn
applications in analogue systems, or for DMR systems, 5 Watts burst power.
For radios enabled for held-to-ear Duplex operation in DMR systems, the transmitter power
output is 2.5 Watts burst power.
For operation in held-to-face or bodyworn applications, transmit no more than the rated duty
factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. To
receive calls (listen), release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is
important because the radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when
transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).
For operation in DMR systems using Duplex held-to-ear applications, PTT control is not
required, but calls should always be kept as short as possible.
Do not operate the radio without an approved antenna attached, as this may cause the FCC
RF exposure limits to be exceeded. With this product, only use an antenna supplied or
approved by Simoco.
When using the radio in Handheld in front of face position, always keep the radio at least
5 cm (2.0 inches) from the face when transmitting. When using the radio in a Bodyworn
position, use only Simoco accessories that will ensure the correct compliance distance of at
least 12 mm (0.45 inches) from the body. This radio has been tested for RF exposure
compliance at the distances listed in Table 1.
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For held-to-ear Duplex applications in DMR systems, the radio has been tested for RF
exposure compliance as listed in Table 2.
Table 1. RF Exposure Compliance Distances.
Frequency Band
Bodyworn
Handheld in front of Face
AC: 136 MHz – 174 MHz
12 mm (0.45 inches)
25 mm (1.0 inches)
TU: 400 MHz – 480 MHz
12 mm (0.45 inches)
25 mm (1.0 inches)
UW: 440 MHz – 520 MHz
12 mm (0.45 inches)
25 mm (1.0 inches)
Table 2. RF Exposure Compliance DMR Duplex (2.5 Watts Burst Power).
Frequency Band
DMR Duplex
UW: 440 MHz – 520 MHz
Held-to-Ear
Approved Accessories
This radio meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Simoco accessories
supplied or designated for the product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance
with the FCCs RF exposure guidelines and may violate FCC regulations.
To obtain a list of Simoco approved accessories please see the Simoco Group Departmental
contact details on the Support page and either contact the relevant Technical Support
Helpline or Customer Services, visit the following website, which lists approved accessories:
http://www.simocogroup.com
For additional information on exposure or other information, please see the Simoco Group
Departmental contact details on the Support page and contact the relevant Technical Support
Helpline or Customer Services.
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GENERAL NOTES
MANUAL COMPILATION
This manual provides detailed information on the use of the SDP660 DMR Portable Radio
Transceiver including Getting Started, Front Panel Controls, Main Screen, Basic Operations, Menu
System, Menu Screens, Special Functions and Accessories.
Details of both the “default” and “optional” system configurations have been included in this User
Manual, therefore, some material may not be relevant to every system. Configuration is dependent
upon the specification by the customer when the equipment was ordered and installed.
PAGINATION
This manual is divided into a number of sections, each section deals with one aspect of the
system.
Following initial issue, any page that has been amended or updated will also bear an updated
reference.
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SIMOCO SUPPORT
CONTACT INFORMATION
At Simoco we welcome your comments, feedback and suggestions. Departmental contacts have
been provided for your quick reference below.
UK Customer Services
Email: customer.service@simocogroup.com
Tel: UK: 08717 411 050
International: +44 (0) 1332 375 671
Fax: UK: 08717 411 049
International: +44 (0) 1332 376 672
Sales
E-mail sales@simocogroup.com
Marketing
E-mail marketing@simocogroup.com
Australian Customer Services
Email: inquiry.aus@simocogroup.com
Tel: Within Australia: 1300 363 607
International: +61 3 9730 3999
US Customer Services
Email: customerservice@simocogroup.com
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
In order to streamline support requests and better serve our customers, at Simoco we utilize a
support ticket system. Every support request is assigned a unique ticket number, which customers
can use to track the progress and responses online. For reference, Simoco provide complete
archives and history of all customer support requests. In order to use the support ticket system, a
valid email address is required.
A link to the online Simoco Group Support Centre Ticket Tracking system is provided below:
http://www.simocogroup.com/ticket/supportcentre.htm
If you still require further technical assistance after raising a support ticket, please contact us via
the email addresses or via the Technical Support Helpline numbers below.
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Technical Support Email Addresses
Simoco EMEA: techsupport@simocogroup.com
Simoco Australasia: inquiry.aus@simocogroup.com
Simoco Americas: techsupport@simocogroup.com
Technical Support Helplines
Simoco EMEA: Tel: UK: 08717 411 040
International: +44 (0) 1332 375 671
Simoco Australasia: Tel: Within Australia: 1300 363 607
International: +61 3 9730 3999
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ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations are used throughout this document. Whenever practicable, wherever
the abbreviation is first used the full meaning is given with the abbreviation in parenthesis, after
that only the abbreviation will be used.
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation
Meaning
AC
Alternating Current
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
BER
Bit Error Rate
CC
Colour Code
COSHH
Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health
CTCSS
Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System
DCS
Digital Coded Squelch
DMR
Digital Mobile Radio
DSP
Digital Signals Processor
FCC
Federal Communications Commission
FDMA
Frequency Division Multiple Access
FM
Frequency Modulation
FOACSU
Full Off Air Call Set Up
FPP
Field Personality Programmer
GPS
Global Positioning System
ICNIRP
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
ID
Identification
IECEx
International Electrotechnical Commission system for the certification to
standards for electrical equipment for Explosives atmospheres.
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
LED
Light Emitting Diode
OACSU
Off Air Call Set Up
OVCM
Open Voice Channel Mode
PABX
Private Automatic Branch eXchange
PIN
Personal Identification Number
PSTN
Public Switched Telephone Network
PTT
Push (Press) To Talk
RF
Radio Frequency
RSSI
Received Signal Strength Indicator
Rx
Receiver
SDM
Simoco Digital Mobile
SDP
Simoco Digital Portable
SUID
Subscriber Unit Identification
TGID
Talk Group Identification
Tx
Transmitter
UID
Unit Identification
US
United States
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The table below contains a list of the common terms used throughout this document and their
meanings.
Term
Meaning
‘……’
Reference to a setting or feature (exactly as it is displayed) that may be
selected or enabled either directly or through a software application, e.g.
‘Menu’, ‘Control’, ‘Switch’.
Channel
A logical combination of RF Frequency, Default Talk Group Indentity (TGID),
other channel associated parameters (CTCSS, scan etc)
CTCSS
A sub-audio tone used for validating a received signal (also known as a PL
tone).
FPP
Field Personality Programmer or Field Programmer. A Software Application
used for configuring the radio options and parameters.
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.
Push To Talk
The action or signal that causes the equipment to be placed into transmit
mode or to be keyed.
Radio Unit ID
Unique identifier allocated to each radio (range: 0 – 16,000,000).
Scanning
A process of selecting the first-found, permitted signal from one of several
possible radio channels carrying different signals, by sequentially scanning the
channels.
Selective
Mode of Radio Receive. Only signals with matching Colour Code and TGID or
Unit ID will be heard.
Vote/voting
A process to select a permitted radio signal of adequate signal quality from
one of several possible radio channels carrying the same signal, by
sequentially scanning the channels before and at the start of signal reception.
Zone
A collection of channels (usually organised by functional group of users).
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW
The SDP600 Series Radios are versatile Digital Signal Processor (DSP) controlled, two-way
portable radios. The SDP600 Series Radio is available in a number of frequency bands for specific
applications.
The radios are software programmable and can be customised to the operational requirements of
a customer’s particular fleet. Simoco representatives can help in programming the radio facilities
to meet a customer’s present and future requirements.
A comprehensive range of accessories is available to compliment the SDP600 Series Radios
including: chargers, antennas, remote speaker microphones, covert/surveillance kits, holsters and
carry cases. Refer to Simoco for comprehensive descriptions and pricing.
The SDP660 model offers full keypad functionality for telephony, complex groups, advanced data
messaging and a total of 12 programmable function keys. The SDP650 model offers seven
function keys but no keypad.
This User Manual describes the facilities that are currently available and can be programmed into
the SDP660 Series Radios.
1.2 CONFIGURATION
Before the SDP660 radio can be used it must be configured using the Field Personality
Programmer (FPP). The configuration process loads the customised channels, signalling and user
options so that the radio will operate with the user’s system.
1.3 FEATURES
The SDP660 portable radio has the following features:
Integrated Man Down – motion and positional sensor for full employee safety.
IP67 performance for best in class resistance to water and dust.
Ear-piece speaker for full-duplex calling mode.
Bluetooth, enhances the radio with wireless accessories and applications.
Integral Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna for dedicated satellite performance placed
optimally within the radio.
High output main speaker for loud & clear digital audio.
7-colour Light Emitting Diode (LED) with all-round viewing for clear indication of radio status.
Easy access to emergency button for no-doubt notification.
Ergonomic push-to-talk.
Selector knob enhances usability, for control of volume and brings smart-phone speed-
scrolling to the radio.
IP67 rated side-connector.
Battery life 40% greater than equivalent analogue and Frequency Division Multiple Access
(FDMA) technologies.
Multiple programmable buttons, from side function keys to main keypad for ultimate
customisation.
Intuitive keypad.
Full colour display with intuitive interface.
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2 GETTING STARTED
This User Manual covers the basic operation of the Simoco SDP660 Digital Portable radio.
The radio is software programmable and can be customised to the operational requirements of a
customer’s specific needs. Simoco representatives can help in programming the radio facilities to
meet a customer’s present and future requirements.
Users should check with their Simoco dealer or system administrator about the features
programmed into the radio and specifically about:
Whether any preset conventional channels are programmed into the radio?
Which buttons have been programmed to access other features?
The optional accessories that may be required?
2.1 PREPARING THE RADIO FOR USE
2.1.1 Charging the Battery
WARNING
LITHIUM BATTERIES. THIS EQUIPMENT USES LITHIUM ION
BATTERIES. REFER TO THE PERSONAL SAFETY PAGES.
Your radio is powered by a 2200 mAh Lithium Ion battery. To avoid damage and comply with
warranty terms, the battery should be charged with a Simoco Standard Battery charger.
For best performance, new batteries should be charged for 5 hours before initial use.
2.1.1.1 Procedure
This charging procedure assumes that the PAR-600CRG1 Single Rapid Charger is used. For full
details on this charger, please refer to TNM-U-E-0118, PAR-600CRG1 Single Rapid Charger –
SDP650/660 Instructional Manual [3].
1 Connect the AC power adapter to an AC mains supply and to the socket on the back of the
charger.
2 Switch on the mains power. The Red LED on the charger will flash briefly. The charger is
now in standby mode.
3 Switch the radio off.
4 Place the battery pack, or the radio with the battery attached, into the charging slot on the
charger.
5 Check that the Red LED on the charger is illuminated.
6 The fast charging process will be initiated. When the battery pack is fully charged, the Green
LED on the charger will be illuminated (see Table 3 overleaf).
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Table 3. Charge Indications.
Charge State
LED States
Red LED
Green LED
Battery absent
Off
Off
Fast Charge
On
Off
Charge Complete
Off
On
Charge suspended (High or Low Temp
1 Hz Flashing
Off
2.1.2 Fitting the Battery
Insert the battery into the bottom of the radio. (See arrow 1 in Figure 1 below).
Press down slightly on the battery release clip located at the top of the battery until a click is heard.
(See arrow 2).
Figure 1. Fitting the Battery.
To remove the battery, turn the radio off. Slide the battery release clip downwards to release the
battery.
2.1.3 Fitting the Antenna
With the radio turned off, locate the antenna in its threaded socket and turn clockwise to tighten.
Figure 2. Fitting the Antenna.
To remove the antenna, ensure the radio is turned off and turn the antenna anticlockwise.
1
2
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2.1.4 Fitting the Belt Clip
Align the belt clip with the grooves of the belt clip housing on the back of the battery. Push the belt
clip downwards until a click is heard.
Figure 3. Fitting the Belt Clip.
2.1.5 Fitting Audio Accessory/Programming Cable
1 On the side of the radio, release the retaining screw and remove the accessory socket cover.
2 On the audio accessory/programming cable, locate the tab lug of the connector into either
the top or bottom tab hole on the side of the radio as required (see Figure 4 below).
3 Tighten the screw to secure the audio accessory/programming cable to the radio.
Figure 4. Fitting Audio Accessory/Programming Cable.
2.2 CONFIGURATION
Before the SDP660 radio can be used it must be configured using the Field Personality
Programmer (FPP). The configuration process loads the customised channels, signalling and user
options so that the radio will operate with the user’s system.
Tab
Lug
Top
Tab
Hole
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3 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
The SDP660 portable Radio has the following features:
Multiple programmable dedicated function buttons and a numeric keypad.
Function buttons and numeric buttons can also have a second programmable function
provided by a longer button press.
Multi-coloured LED for a clear indication of radio status.
Full colour display with intuitive interface.
The Controls of the SDP660 Portable radio are shown below in Figures 5.
Figure 5. SDP660 Controls.
Nav
Select
Nav
Left Nav
Right
Nav
Up
Nav
Down
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
14
15
16
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The functions of each of the controls are detailed below in Table 4.
Table 4. SDP660 – Controls.
No.
Control
Label
Function
1
Tx/Rx/Power LED
Multi coloured LED. See Table 4 below for full details of colour
indications.
2
Volume
Multifunction knob. Provides volume control (rotate clockwise to
increase the volume; anticlockwise to decrease the volume). Also
provides channel and zone selection, in conjunction with side-buttons
F6 and F13.
3
Earpiece
4
Antenna
5
Function Key F5
Prog. function key. Default – Emergency/Alarm.
6
Function Key F6
Prog. function key. Assignable key for Zone or Channel browsing.
7
PTT
Push To Talk. Hold the radio 10 cm from the mouth. Press and hold
the PTT switch and speak. Release the PTT switch to listen.
8
Function Key F13
Prog. function key. Assignable key for Zone or Channel browsing.
9
LCD Display
10
Function Key F1
Menu
Prog. function key. Default – Menu Select.
11
Function Key F11
Prog. function key. Default – Start Call, Send Message.
12
Function Key F12
Prog. function key. Default – End Call, Cancel, power On/Off.
13
Function Key F4
Mon
Prog. function key. Default – Mon (Monitor).
14
Nav-Up F7
▲
Prog. function key. Default – Up key for scrolling.
Nav-Down F8
▼
Prog. function key. Default – Down key for scrolling.
Nav-Left F9
◄
Prog. function key. Default – Left key for scrolling.
Nav-Right F10
►
Prog. function key. Default – Right key for scrolling.
Nav-Select
Select
Default – Function Select.
15
Numeric Keypad
Used to enter Idents, send text messages and set status.
16
Microphone
The details of the multi-coloured LED indications are contained below in Table 5.
Table 5. LED Indications.
LED
Colour
Meaning
LED Off.
Radio is in idle state (no call activity).
Green
Receiving a valid incoming signal.
Green Flashing
Radio in talk-back hang time. (FPP defined parameter for digital channel).
Red
Radio is transmitting.
Red Flashing
Emergency Mode active. This is a FPP defined parameter.
Orange Flashing
Low Battery.
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4 MAIN SCREEN
4.1 DEFAULT SCREEN LAYOUT
The default screen layout is shown below in Figure 6.
Figure 6. Default Screen Layout.
The screen has three main areas: the Icon Bar; the Text Panel; and the Soft Labels area.
4.1.1 Soft Labels
The bottom line of the display is used for the Soft Labels associated with the function buttons.
The soft label text is defined in the FPP and can be assigned to the F1, F4 and Nav-Select function
buttons. Each soft label can be up to five characters.
4.1.2 Text Panel
The main area of the default screen is the Text Panel, which displays textual information in three
lines. These three lines contain both Persistent and Non-persistent text information as follows:
Text Line 1. Persistent Text, e.g. Zone name.
Text Line 2. Persistent Text, e.g. Channel name.
Text Line 3. Non-persistent Text messages, e.g. keypad dial string entries, received
status/data messages, error messages, etc. (Messages are displayed for the ‘Message
Timeout’ period, which is defined in the FPP).
4.1.3 Icons
The Icon bar is used to display the Standard and Special Icons.
Standard Icons are displayed in six positions Icon 1 to Icon 6 as shown above. Therefore, up to
six Icons can be displayed at once.
The Special Icons include the:
Battery Icon. This is always displayed on the default screen at the top left on the Icon bar.
Ii indicates the condition of the battery.
Battery
Icon Tx/Rx
Level
Icon 1 Icon 6
……………………
Soft
Labels
Icon Bar
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Rx Signal Strength. This is displayed on the default screen at the top right on the Icon bar.
The stronger the Rx signal, the more bars will be displayed.
Tx Level. This is displayed on the default screen overwriting the RSSI icon at the top right
on the icon bar. The icon indicates low, medium or high power.
Bar Icon. This is displayed in the Text panel and is used as a temporary progress or level
indicator.
Details of the Icons that can be displayed on the Icon bar are contained below in Table 6.
Table 6. Icon Details.
Icon
Position
ICON
INDICATION
Battery Icon
Indicates the condition of the battery. Always displayed on default screen.
Icon 1.
(Channel
Type)
DMR Icon. Displayed when DMR Digital Channel selected.
R
DMR Repeater Icon. Displayed when DMR Repeater channel selected.
Analogue Icon. Displayed when an Analogue Channel selected.
Trunk Icon. Displayed when DMR Trunk Channel selected.
Icon 2
(Channel
Activity)
Transmit indicator. Displayed when radio is transmitting.
A filled speaker icon indicates that a signal is present and the radio is
unmuted.
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.
!
Scanning Paused. Displayed if scanning ‘Paused’ function is enabled.
Only displayed when channel is idle.
Monitor. All digital radio signals on the channel will be heard.
N
Normal Mode. Only radio signals from the users own network will be
heard on the speaker.
Selective Mode. Only radio signals specifically directed to the user or the
channel’s defined talk group will be heard on the speaker.
Duplex Mode. Indicates that simultaneous two-way communication is
activated and in progress.
Icon 3
Envelope Icon. If icon is displayed, it indicates there are one or more
unread received Status/Data messages.
Unread Status/Data messages can be viewed in the ‘Messages’ menu.
Icon 4
(Call Type)
Group Call.
The call type displayed depends on the valid
call type received or the call type associated
with the selected Contacts entry.
Individual Call.
Emergency Call.
T
M
S
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Icon
Position
ICON
INDICATION
Individual Emergency.
The call type displayed depends on the valid
call type received or the call type associated
with the selected Contacts entry.
Priority Group Call.
Icon 4
(Call Type
contd.)
Priority Individual Call.
All Call.
Broadcast Call.
OVCM Group Call.
OVCM Individual Call.
Data Call.
Telephone Call.
Icon 5
(Misc.)
Talk Around enabled. Talk Around is enabled for current channel only.
Global Positioning System Icon. Icon will flash while waiting to acquire
GPS location. Icon will be steady if location acquired.
Lone Worker. When Lone Worker function enabled, it will display and
start a countdown timer.
Man Down. When ‘Man Down’ facility enabled, Icon will:
Flash Green while calibrating and remembering the radio orientation.
Steady Green once orientation has been remembered.
Flash Red when the man-down sensor has detected a lack of motion, an
impact to, or an abnormal orientation of the Radio.
Icon 6 (Misc.)
Encryption. If channel has digital encryption enabled or an encrypted
digital signal is received, the padlock icon will be displayed. For Future
Development.
Keypad Locked. Displayed when the Keypad Locked function is enabled.
Tx/Rx Level
Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). The number of bars displayed
corresponds to the received signal strength.
0 bars = -128 dBm. 4 bars = -103 dBm or stronger.
Rx level is displayed while scanning.
Displayed while Transmitting. Indicates the channel’s power setting
High/Medium/Low. If Low power override function enabled, the low power
icon will be displayed.
The actual power settings associated with H/M/L are defined in the FPP.
Bar Icon
Displayed in the Text panel as a temporary progress or level
indicator, e.g. volume being changed.
Future: Display for Lone Worker time remaining.
ALL
B
TA
GPS
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5 BASIC OPERATIONS
5.1 TURNING THE RADIO ON/OFF
To turn the radio On, press the Red handset button (F12), the initial opening screen will be
displayed.
When the radio is switched on and power is applied, the radio displays ‘Simoco Xd’ while the DSP
boots up the radio.
Figure 7. Initial Screen.
To turn the radio Off, press and hold the Red handset button for two seconds. When the button is
released, the radio display will power down.
If the radio Inactivity Timer is enabled, the radio will automatically turn off after a predefined
duration of inactivity as set by the FPP (i.e. no keys pressed). The radio will emit warning beeps
for 10 seconds prior to switching off. Pressing any key will reset this timer.
5.2 ENTERING A PASSWORD
Within the FPP there is a ‘Password’ field. When this field is enabled and defined, the radio will
wait for the user to enter the correct four digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) before entering
an operational state.
When entering the password, only the numeric keys 0-9 can be used. An asterisk ‘*’ will be
displayed for each key press. After the 4th number is entered, the radio will automatically verify the
number and, if correct, the radio will display the welcome screen.
If incorrect, the radio will sound an error beep and clear the entered PIN, to allow the user to try
again.
If the wrong PIN is entered three times, the radio will switch off.
Figure 8. Password Screen.
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5.3 WELCOME SCREEN
Within the FPP there is a ‘Welcome Text’ field, which enables a welcome message to be displayed
on the screen when the radio is switched on. If the Welcome Text has been defined, the radio will
display the welcome message and radio ID for two seconds while the radio initialises.
Note.
Use of a Welcome Text message will increases the power-on time by 2 seconds.
Figure 9. Welcome Screen (example).
5.4 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE KEYPAD
When the keypad is not in use it can be locked to prevent accidental keypad operation. This is
known as the KeyLock facility.
Figure 10. Default Screen with Keys Locked.
If the keypad is ‘Locked’, all the keys except PTT, Alarm, Reset and Unlock function are disabled.
When the keypad is locked, the radio will display the key icon on the icon bar and ‘UnLock’ above
the F1 key.
To unlock the keypad, either of the following methods can be used:
1 By key combination.
Press the F1 key followed by the ‘*’ key within 2 seconds. When the F1 key is pressed the
radio will display ‘Now Press *’. After the star key is pressed, the original F1 label will be
redisplayed.
2 By using the function key.
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The FPP has a ‘Lock/Unlock’ enable function that can be assigned to a function button. If
this has been assigned, pressing the relevant function button will unlock the keypad.
The FPP also has an ‘Auto-Lock Keys’ option. When this is enabled, the keypad will locked
automatically if there are no valid key press within the preset time period (normally 10 s).
The KeyLock feature does not affect display messages and icons.
5.5 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
After turning the radio on, to adjust the volume, rotate the volume control knob clockwise to
increase it or anticlockwise to decrease it.
5.6 SELECTING A ZONE
The radio supports up to 40 zones, each with a maximum of 100 channels.
Channels per zone should be dynamically allocated, i.e. flexible mix of zone sizes up to the total
channel capacity. For example, of the 2000 channels, there may be eight zones of 250 channels.
Another configuration may have 40 zones of 50 channels.
A zone can be selected by any of the following methods:
1 By menu selection.
Access the ‘Zone’ menu and use the ▲/▼keys to select the desired zone.
2 By using the function keys.
In the FPP, the functions ‘Zone Select Up’ and ‘Zone Select Down’ can be assigned to
function buttons. The desired zone can quickly be selected by pressing the relevant
programmed button.
5.7 SELECTING A CHANNEL
A channel can be selected by any of the following methods:
1 By menu selection.
Access the ‘Channel’ menu and use the ▲/▼keys to select the desired channel.
2 By using the function keys.
In the FPP, the functions ‘Channel Up’ and ‘Channel Down’ can be assigned to function
buttons. The desired Channel can quickly be selected by pressing the relevant programmed
button.
5.8 MAKING A CALL
Select the Zone/Channel required on which to make the call.
To avoid interfering with other users of the channel, listen first to ensure no other transmissions are
occurring, or check that the speaker icon is not present.
If the speaker icon is shown, there are transmissions present on the channel and the user should
not transmit. If required, the radio may be programmed to prevent transmission on a busy channel.
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To transmit, to the selected channel’s default radio talk group, hold the radio or microphone about
10 cm in front of the mouth and press the PTT switch. Wait until the radio indicates that the Tx is
transmitting and then speak clearly in a normal conversational manner.
In most systems, it is good practice to wait a short time (0.5 secs) between pressing the PTT
switch and commencing to speak. This allows the transmission path to be properly established (or
not) and avoids lost or distorted speech.
On some channels, the radio may provide alert tones to indicate the success or failure of the
establishment of the transmission path. Only speak after the tone indicating the transmission's
successful establishment. The radio’s LED will also turn Red to show that the transmitter is active
and the display will also show the relevant transmission icon.
Use the correct operating procedure and keep transmissions as short as possible.
Release the PTT switch as soon as you have completed your message in order to hear any
replies. The radio cannot listen and talk to groups simultaneously.
If you wish to talk to other groups or individuals these can be selected on the contact menu or
dialled before pressing the PTT.
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.
When transmitting a private call, the icon will be displayed.
When transmitting a group call, the icon will be displayed.
A call can be made as follows:
1 Through the Contact menu:
1.1 Go to the ‘Contact’ menu.
1.2 Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select the contact you wish to call.
1.3 Press the PTT key to transmit the call.
2 Through manually dialling the number.
2.1 Use the keypad to enter the subscriber UID, TGID or dialstring number required and
then press the # key.
2.2 Press the PTT key to transmit the call.
5.9 RECEIVING A CALL
The Speaker Icon will be displayed when a valid signal is being received and audio will be heard
at the Loudspeaker.
The speaker 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 talk group when receiving in Selective Mute.
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When receiving a private call, the icon will be displayed. When receiving a group call, the
icon will be displayed.
When receiving a call, press the PTT key within the preset time period to call back.
5.10 SCAN/VOTING FUNCTIONS
The Scan Function allows the sequential searching of up to 16 channels, if the selected zone
channel is programmed as a Scan 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 the programmed scan
function button will need to be pressed. (FPP configurable).
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 (FPP configurable,
typically 4 seconds for scanning and 2 seconds for voting) before resuming scanning.
A Priority Channel may only be assigned to a Scan group.
If a Priority Channel is assigned to Scan mode, the radio will interleave a check of this channel
between each normal Scan channel. The radio may also check the Priority Channel every few
seconds while stopped on a channel. If a signal is found on the Priority Channel then the radio will
switch to that channel immediately.
5.10.1 Scan/Voting Screen
A Scan can be started by:
1. Pressing the function key that has been assigned the scan function by the FPP; or
2. Selecting a zone channel that has been assigned to automatically scan by the FPP; or
3. Selecting the SCAN ON option under the ‘User Options’ menu.
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 is indicated by a rotating arrow symbol.
When scanning stops on a channel, on the screen, the second line from the top shows the name of
the channel from the scan group that the radio has stopped on. If stopped on a channel, that
channel can be “skipped” by pressing the programmed skip 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 the display shows the name of the current
channel that the radio is transmitting on.
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5.11 EMERGENCY ALARM
5.11.1 Making an Emergency Call
When the emergency key is pressed and held for a time determined by the FPP, the radio will
change to emergency mode. Under emergency mode, the radio can operate in three FPP
configurable modes:
Frozen. The screen will freeze in the state it was in before the emergency mode
became active. In addition, the Emergency mode icon will be displayed.
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.
During Tx, the radio will generate an emergency broadcast call on either the currently selected
channel or an FPP nominated channel.
Others may listen to the automatic transmissions to hear conversations near the radio.
The power button is not operable in emergency alarm mode.
The radio can be programmed to either remain in emergency alarm mode or to exit emergency
alarm mode when the number of programmed cycles is completed. To terminate the emergency
alarm mode, the battery must be disconnected and re-connected.
5.12 DUPLEX OPERATION
Duplex mode allows telephony calls to be made where users can simultaneously talk and hear the
other party, without the need to PTT during transmissions. During operation, the audio is routed
through the portables earpiece (located directly above the display).
To activate duplex functionality, this mode must be enabled in both the infrastructure and the
terminal, and is applicable only to Tier III (Trunking) systems.
5.12.1 Setup – Infrastructure
In SDMT, on the Subscribers configuration page, ensure that the ‘Mode’ for the relevant Portable
radio ID is set to ‘Duplex Mode’.
5.12.2 Setup – SDP660
In the FPP, on the Systems branch of the navigation tree, ensure that the ‘Outgoing Telephony
Calls are Duplex’ checkbox is selected. See Figure 11 below.
Figure 11. Duplex Setup in FPP.
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5.12.3 Receiving Duplex Calls on the SDP660
In a Full Off Air Call Set Up (FOACSU) system, the radio will start ringing and the telephone icon
will be displayed. Once the call is answered, ‘PABX’ will be displayed on the screen along with
the duplex icon indicating that simultaneous two-way communication is activated. Calls can be
answered by either pressing the PTT button or the green connect button. See Figure 12 below.
Figure 12. SDP660 Receiving Duplex Call.
For Off Air Call Set Up (OACSU) systems, the radio will automatically answer any incoming duplex
calls.
5.12.4 Initiating Duplex Calls from the SDP660
To make a call from the radio, on the keypad, dial *8 followed by the extension number, then press
# or the PTT button. While the call is waiting to be answered by the recipient, the telephone icon
and ‘CALLING’ will be displayed. Once the recipient has answered the call, the duplex icon will be
displayed.
5.12.5 Disconnecting the call
Duplex calls can be terminated by either party hanging up (radio users press the red End
Call/Cancel button), or the ‘Radio to Line Timer’ expires.
In noisy environments, it is recommended that ‘PTT TX Control for Duplex Calls’ checkbox is
enabled. This prevents the microphone from automatically transmitting continuously and will allow
users to PTT to enable the microphone for each transmission. See Figure 13 below.
Figure 13. FPP – PTT TX Control for Duplex Call.
If the PABX caller is experiencing any audible feedback or echo, in the FPP under the ‘Global’ >
‘Audio’ section, reduce the ‘Earpiece Volume Offset’ and ‘Mic Gain’ settings. See Figure 14
overleaf.
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Figure 14. FPP – Earpiece Volume and Mic Gain settings.
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6 MENU SYSTEM
This section details the operation of the menu system for the SDP660 Portable Radios.
The SDP660 radio software uses a programmed menu structure to enable the operator to access
the radio options. The structure of the menu can be configured using the FPP to meet a
customer’s specific needs. In simple configurations, no menu can be programmed. An example
menu structure for a radio is illustrated overleaf in Figure 15.
Pressing the ‘F1’ 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 ‘F4’ is generally the ‘Back’ key.
The possible menus are:
Channel.
Zone (this is usually the first menu as it is often accessed).
Contact.
Radio Info.
Mute Adjust.
User Options.
Settings.
Backlight.
Brightness.
Contrast.
Key Beeps.
Speaker Volume.
Alert Volume.
Text Message.
GPS.
RSSI.
Scan.
Talk Groups.
The presence and order of the above menu selections is determined by the FPP configuration.
The Settings menu is a special case entry. Settings is a subgroup that can have any of the list of
menu selections assigned to it. This means that, if required, the lesser used selections can be
partly hidden away under the Settings subgroup but still remain accessible.
The order and presence of the Settings subgroup selections is determined by the FPP. For
instance Info, Radio Status and Contrast could be placed under Settings.
The Options menu group is also a menu subgroup. This subgroup contains the five configuration
options of: Backlight; Brightness; Speaker Volume; Alert Volume; and Key Beeps.
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6.1 MENU NAVIGATION
Pressing the ‘Menu’ (F1) key selects Menu mode from the main Channel Screen. Once in menu
mode, the ▼ and ▲ keys scroll through the menus.
To exit Menu mode, press the ‘Back’ (F4) key or the Menu timeout will exit automatically.
Generally, pressing ‘Back’ key while in a menu backs up to the next highest level of menu and the
‘Select’ (Nav Select) button selects the menu option.
The ▼ and ▲ keys are used to navigate through a list of options such as channels, or to
increase/decrease a value.
Figure 15. Menu Navigation (example).
Select
Zone
Select
Back
Menu
ENTRY POINT = Default Screen
Normal
Channel
Screen Channel
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Back
Menu #1
Zone Select
Note: Example menus only shown.
Other Menus may be configured with the FPP.
Submenu
Submenu
Submenu
Submenu
Submenu
Submenu
Key Beeps
ON/OFF
Backlight
ON/OFF
(Other User
Menu items)
Status
Mute
Adjust
Radio Info
Contrast
Options
Menu #2
Settings Menu
Menu #3
(Optional)
Menu #x
(Optional) Menu #x
Menu #3
Back
Select Nav Select Key
Back Key
Up Key
Down Key
Submenu Selections
Text
Messages
GPS
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
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7 MENU SCREENS
The menu structure on the SDP660 Portable Radio is configurable using the FPP. A system
administrator usually tailors the order and presence of the menu options to specific customer
requirements.
This section describes all the menus that are currently available.
Normally, the menus are divided into three menu lists. These are the Main Menu list, the Settings
Menu list and the Options Menu list.
In the default configuration, the Main menu contains the Channel, Zone and Settings menus. This
allows access to the second ‘Settings’ menu level.
The Main Menu can be accessed from the main default screen by selecting the ‘Menu’ (F1) button.
To access any of the menu options from the Main, Settings or Options Menus, use the ▲ and ▼
keys to scroll through the lists until the required menu option is selected with the leading pointer (>)
and then press the ‘Select’ (Nav Select) button.
Pressing the ‘Back’ (F4) button at any point will go back to the previous screen.
7.1 CHANNELS MENU
The Channels menu allows the user to select the communication channel to be used within a
Zone. An example of the Channels menu screen is shown below in Figure 16.
Figure 16. Channels Menu.
The Channel Screen shows the currently selected channel. To change to another channel, use the
▲ and ▼ keys or the Rotary Encoder to move the leading pointer to the required channel and
press the ‘Select’ button.
The channel can also be changed from the main default screen simply by using the ▲ and ▼ keys
Radio channels may be configured with the FPP 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-auto-scan channel will stop the scan.
BackSelect
Channels
Zone1
D 453.975 1w
D 463.475 1w
D 463.475 5w
D 453.975 5w
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7.2 ZONE MENU
The Zone menu is used for changing Zones. A Zone is normally defined as a group of radio
channels with a common operational role.
Figure 17. Zone Menu.
Once the ‘Zone’ menu appears, press the ▼ and ▲ keys to choose the required Zone. Press the
‘Select’ 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 FPP.
7.3 SETTINGS MENU
The Settings Menu allows the user to access a programmable selection of the menu options from
which they can edit/modify the operation of some of the general functions of the radio.
The Settings menu options can be programmed into the Settings menu with the FPP. The FPP
User can choose to add any, all or none of the menu options to the Settings menu as required. If
the Settings menu option is not included in the Main Menu list, the Settings Menu will not be
accessible to the radio user.
Figure 18. Settings Menu (example).
Using the ▼ and ▲ keys, cycle through the available Settings menus options. Press the ‘Select’
key to access the menu option required.
Using the ▼ and ▲ keys, scroll through the available Settings Sub-menus.
The Setup menu structure may include, for example:
Information (Radio software and hardware information);
Mute Adjust;
Radio Status; or
BackSelect
Zone
Zone1
Zone5
Zone4
Zone3
Zone2
BackSelect
Settings
Mute Adjust
Display Test
Help
Information
Radio Status
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User Options.
7.4 OPTIONS MENU
The Options menu allows the user access to a preset selection of menu options for user radio
interface configuration items. These include the backlight timeout period, the backlight brightness,
speaker and alert tone volume control limitations, and the key beeps function.
Figure 19. Options Menu.
Using the ▼ and ▲ keys, scroll through the available Options menu items. Press the ‘Select’ key
to access the menu option required.
If required, these user option functions can also be assigned directly to the radio’s function buttons.
Information on each of the Options menu items is contained later in this section.
7.5 CONTACTS MENU
The Contacts Menu allows user to select the communication entity they wish to call, e.g. individual
radio unit (UID or SUID), talk group of radio units (TGID), dialled external network access gateway
(phone, internet, other radio networks, dispatchers), and PABX/PSTN.
Up to 20 Contact Lists can be created and programmed into the Radio with the FPP. Each
Contact List can have up to 600 entries. Each Contact List is assigned on a per “Channel” basis in
the Zone set up section of the FPP.
Therefore, the Contact list displayed via the Contact menu is the Contact List assigned to the
radio’s currently selected Channel. This ensures that a user can’t select a Contact who uses a
different mode than the one selected.
Figure 20. Contacts Menu.
Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to scroll through the available contacts. Pressing the ‘Select’ key will
display the details for the selected contact (see Figure 21 overleaf).
Pressing the PTT key will place a call to the selected contact.
BackSelect
Options
Brightness
Alert Volume
Spkr Volume
Key Beeps
Backlight
BackSelect
Contacts
Grp 9003
Grp 9004
Control
Security
Tech 1
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Figure 21. Individual contact details.
The details displayed for the contact are:
#0 – The serial number of the contact list entry.
GRP 9003 – Contact name.
9003 – The Contact number to dial (e.g. UID, TGID, dialstring, PSTN).
Group – The type of contact (e.g. Individual, Group, PSTN).
7.6 INFORMATION MENU
The Information menu provides the User with information about the specific radio such as the
Radio ID, Serial Number, Authorisations, Software Version, etc.
The Information menu is typically located under to Settings menu.
Figure 22. Information Menu.
Using the ▼ and ▲ keys, select a radio information item from the list. Press the ‘Select’ key to
display the specific information screen. Examples are shown below in Figure 23.
The ‘Radio Info’ screens are read-only screens.
Figure 23. Radio Information Screens.
BackSelect
Information
Serial No
ESN
Radio ID
Software Ver
BackSelect
Information
Serial No
00FP
BackSelect
Information
ESN
11111
BackSelect
Information
Radio ID
123
BackSelect
Information
Software Ver
0.1.16
BackSelect
Details
#0
GRP 9003
9003
Group
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7.7 MESSAGES MENU
A radio unit can receive and transmit predefined short messages and text messages with another
radio unit on a DMR channel.
The Messages menu allows the user to view a preset menu screen which allows the radio user to
check the state of the various digital message systems in the radio. The message system sub-
menus are: Inbox, Outbox, Send Status, Send Template, and New Message.
Received messages are stored in the ‘Inbox’. Transmitted messages are stored in the ‘Outbox’.
Both can be viewed and deleted as required.
If there are unread messages stored in the radio, the icon will be displayed on the default
screen.
Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to scroll through the Messages menu options. Press the ‘S’ key to access
the required option.
Figure 24. Messages Menu.
7.7.1 Inbox
The Inbox is used to store the received messages. Up to 20 messages can be stored in the Inbox.
These messages are volatile, which means that, at radio start-up, the inbox will be empty.
Figure 25. Messages – Inbox.
For each received message the Inbox displays either details of the sender from the Contacts list or,
if the ID is not known to the Contact list, the sender UID. If no messages are stored, ‘No
Messages’ is displayed.
To scroll through the stored messages, use the▼ and ▲ keys.
Pressing the ‘Select’ key will display the selected Message. Pressing the ‘Select’ key again will
give ‘Reply’ and ‘Delete’ options.
BackSelect
Messages
Inbox
Outbox
Send Status
Send Template
New Message
BackSelect
Inbox
Disp 600
SDM 202
Disp 600
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To return to the Messages Menu, press the ‘Back’ key.
7.7.2 Outbox
The Outbox is used to store the transmitted (sent) messages. Up to 20 messages can be stored in
the outbox. These messages are volatile, which means that, at radio start-up, the outbox will be
empty.
Figure 26. Messages – Outbox.
For each sent message, the Outbox displays either details of the recipient from the Contacts list or,
if the ID is not known to the Contact list, the recipient’s UID. If no messages are stored, ‘No
Messages’ is displayed.
To scroll through the stored messages, use the▼ and ▲ keys.
Pressing the ‘Select’ key will display the selected Message. Pressing the ‘Select’ key again will
give ‘Reply’ and ‘Delete’ options.
To return to the Messages Menu, press the ‘Back’ key.
7.7.3 Send Status
The Send Status menu option can be used to send a short Status message to another party. Up to
10 Status lists, each containing up to 250 status message entries can be created and pre-
programmed into the radio using the FPP. Each status message entry consists of a unique
Number and Text. Each Number may range from 0 to 1023. One status list may be attached to
each zone-channel.
Figure 27. Messages – Send Status.
The information displayed on the Send Status message screen shows the unique number and the
text of the status message.
To select a different Status message, use the▼ and ▲ keys to scroll through the programmed
status messages. Each Status message will be displayed in turn.
BackSelect
Send Status
Status One
1
BackSelect
Outbox
Disp 600
SDM 202
Disp 600
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Press the ‘Back’ key to return to the previous screen.
Press the ‘Select’ key to display the Send screen, which allows you to select a Contact from the
Contacts menu. See Para 6.7.6 – Sending Status, Template and Text Messages for further
information.
7.7.4 Send Template
The Send Template menu option can be used to send a pre-formed message. Up to 100 template
messages may be configured by the FPP. Each template is a pre-formed message text.
The Send Template menu is only displayed if the FPP has configured one or more templates.
Figure 28. Messages – Send Template.
To select a different Template message, use the▼ and ▲ keys to scroll through the programmed
messages.
Press the ‘Select’ key to display the Send screen, which allows you to select a Contact from the
Contacts menu. See Para 6.7.6 – Sending Status, Template and Text Messages for further
information.
7.7.5 New Message
The New Message menu option can be used to create, edit and send short text messages.
Figure 29. Messages – New Message.
Each message can be up to 160 characters in length. The number of remaining characters that
can be entered is displayed above the message.
Text characters are entered using the keypad. Each keypad button is labelled with up to 4 text
characters (e.g. 7 = PQRS). The text characters are entered by pressing the keypad once for the
first character, twice for the second, and three times for the third, and so on.
After a short delay, the cursor will advance to the next character entry. Entered characters are
inserted immediately to the right of the cursor.
BackSelect
Send Templat
Hello
BackSelect
New Message
160
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Punctuation characters (full stop, comma, question mark, etc) are entered using the # key. A
space is entered with the * key.
Each line displays up to 12 characters. Up to five lines can be displayed at once. If more than five
lines of text are entered, the lines will be scrolled up.
The text used in the message is lowercase, left justified.
The ◄ and ► keys are used to scroll the cursor left or right.
A double press of the ‘#’ key will erase the character to the left of the cursor. A double press of the
‘*’ key will erase the complete message.
Press the ‘Back’ key to return to the previous screen.
Press the ‘Select’ key to display the Send screen, which allows you to select a Contact from the
Contacts menu. See Para 6.7.6 – Sending Status, Template and Text Messages below for
further information.
7.7.6 Sending Status, Template and Text Messages
To send Status, Template and Text Messages carry out the following:
1 When the message has been selected/created and is ready to be sent, press the ‘Select’ key
to display the Send screen (see Figure 30 below).
2 On the Send screen, use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select the ‘Contact’ option. Press the ‘Select’
key. An individual Contact Details screen from the Contact List will be displayed (see
Figure 17.).
3 To select a different contact than the one displayed, use the ▲ and ▼ keys.
4 With the correct Contact displayed, press the ‘Select’ key to send the message.
5 Short messages confirming that the message is being sent and that delivery has been
successful or that delivery has failed will be displayed.
Figure 30. Send Message Screen.
7.7.7 Viewing Received Messages
When selected, the details of received messages (status, template and text messages) stored in
the Inbox will be displayed on the Message View screen.
BackSelect
Send
Contact
Back
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Figure 31. Message View Screen.
The information displayed for each message includes: either the name of the sender from the
Contacts list or, if the ID is not known to the Contact list, the sender ID; and the first two lines of the
messages in text string.
Pressing the ‘Select’ key will display further message options (see Figure 32). Pressing the ‘Back’
key will return to the Message Inbox.
Figure 32. Message Options Screen.
The message options are:
Reply: This will open a text Message screen in order to reply to the selected message.
Delete: This will delete the received message.
Back: This will return to the message inbox.
The ‘Delete’ and ‘Back’ options are also available when a message in the Outbox is viewed.
7.8 MUTE ADJUST MENU
In analogue Mode, the Mute Adjust menu allows the user to select the threshold at which the radio
makes weaker or distorted received audio signals available to the user.
In DMR mode, the mute adjust menu controls the RSSI threshold when used in Polite Mode voice
and data.
BackSelect
Msg View
SDM 202
test message
BackSelect
Inbox
Back
Reply
Delete
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Figure 33. Mute Adjust Menu.
The default Mute Adjustment range is from 0 – 15. The mute adjustment setting will be applied to
all the radio’s analogue channels.
The SDP600 series radios have a carrier noise mute and it is recommended that a default mute
setting of 4 is used. This means that, with a setting of 4, the mute will open at the point where an
analogue signal is sufficiently noise free to be intelligible.
Other settings are as follows:
0 No muting. Allows all decodable signals to the radio user’s audio output device
(loudspeaker, headset etc.).
4 Normal default setting.
8 Only reasonably strong signals will be heard.
15 Only very strong or near perfect signals will be heard.
Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to adjust the mute threshold. Press the ‘Select’ key to save the selected
mute setting and return to the previous menu level.
Direct access to the ‘Mute Adjust’ screen from other screens can also be programmed to one of
the function buttons with the FPP.
7.9 BACKLIGHT MENU
The Backlight Menu allows the user to select the timeout period of the control unit’s backlight. The
‘Backlight’ menu is located under the Options menu.
Figure 34. Backlight Menu.
When the Backlight is enabled, the control screen will be illuminated whenever there is any user
activity. The backlight will remain on with no further user activity for the set period, after which, the
backlight will turn off.
BackSelect
Mute Adjust
4
3
2
1
0
BackSelect
Backlight
Always Off
Always On
2 sec
5 sec
10 sec
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The maximum backlight timeout period is programmed by the FPP. The numerical values on the
display are in seconds.
Note.
Received radio traffic events will not prevent the backlight timeout.
Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to select the required backlight timeout period.
To accept and save the setting and return to the previous screen, press the ‘Select’ key.
7.10 BRIGHTNESS MENU
The Brightness menu allows the User to set the intensity of the control unit’s display and key
backlighting where this is possible. The ‘Brightness’ menu is located under the Options menu.
Figure 35. Brightness Menu.
Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to select the required brightness level.
To accept and save the setting and return to the previous screen, press the ‘Select’ key.
7.11 KEY BEEPS MENU
The Key Beeps Menu allows the user to enable or disable the acoustic feedback signals
associated with pressing the function keys on the radio. The ‘Keybeeps’ menu is located under the
Options menu.
Figure 36. Key Beeps Menu.
Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to select the key beeps On or Off as required.
Press the ‘Select’ key to initiate the action and return to the previous screen.
BackSelect
Key Beeps
Off
On
BackSelect
Brightness
16
15
14
13
12
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7.12 SPEAKER VOLUME MENU
The Speaker Volume Menu allows the user to set the radio start-up value of the audio volume
control for user comfort. The ‘Speaker Volume’ menu is located under the Options menu.
Figure 37. Speaker Volume Menu.
The level can be set in 33 steps over the range 0 to 32, with 0 (zero) delivering no sound, 16 is
normal level and 32 giving the maximum possible output from the speaker.
Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to select the relative speaker volume level. A beep will sound at the
indicated level each time the setting is changed.
To accept and save the setting and return to the previous screen, press the ‘Select’ key.
7.13 ALERT VOLUME MENU
The Alert Volume menu allows the user to set the offset of the Alert Volume in relation to the
current Volume setting. Thus, the alert tones can be made louder or softer than the main voice
audio.
The ‘Alert Volume’ menu is located under the Options menu.
Figure 38. Alert Volume Menu.
The level can be set in 33 steps over the range 0 to 32, with 0 (zero) being about the same as the
voice level.
Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to select the relative alert volume level. A beep will sound at the indicated
level each time the setting is changed.
To accept and save the setting and return to the previous screen, press the ‘S’ key.
Note.
A minimum Alert Level may be set by the FPP to ensure that the Alerts can always be
heard from the speaker.
BackSelect
Spkr Volume
7
6
5
4
3
BackSelect
Alert Volume
7
6
5
4
3
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7.14 RADIO STATUS MENU
The Radio Status menu allows the User to view the condition of various parameters for the radio.
These include RSSI, Battery Level, Accelerometer Orientation and the GPS co-ordinates.
When accessed, the Radio Status menu will open on the RSSI screen. The other parameters can
be viewed by using the ▼ and ▲ keys to select the required screen.
The Radio Status menu is typically located under to Settings menu.
7.14.1 RSSI
The RSSI screen displays the signal quality parameters of the received RF signal. The current
display is in dBm re 50 Ω and 1 mW, and the reading is typically accurate to within ±2 dBm
between –120 dBm and –50 dBm, if the radio has been correctly calibrated. For example, –90
dBm is a strong signal and –130 dBm is no signal.
The RSSI screen will also display the Bit Error Rate (BER) for slots one and two. RSSI and BER
are typically used to indicate signal quality.
Figure 39. Radio Status Menu – RSSI Screen.
The RSSI/BER will be displayed until either the ‘Back’ key is pressed to return to the next highest
menu level or the ‘Select’ key is pressed which will return to the main channel menu.
7.14.2 Battery Level
The Battery Level screen displays details of the battery fitted to the radio. The details displayed
include the type of battery, the rating of the battery in milliampere-hours, and the usage time left for
the battery.
Figure 40. Radio Status Menu – Battery Level Screen.
BackSelect
Battery
Type: Smart
Left: 387 min
Rating: 2300 mAh
Back
RSSI
RSSI(dBm): -127
BER1:50.00%
BER2:50.00%
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7.14.3 Accelerometer Orientation
The Accelerometer Orientation is used during the Man Down mode. The Accelerometer
Orientation screen displays the “raw” data from the accelerometer so its functionality can be
checked.
Figure 41. Radio Status Menu – Accelerometer Orientation Screen.
During the Man Down “initialisation period”, the screen displays the three measured axis (left-right,
up-down and front-back) of acceleration of the radio. During this “initialisation period”, it is
important that the radio be held in the position that it will normally be worn in order to “train” the
radio with its normal orientation. Consequently, any significant deviation from this remembered
orientation will be sensed. The display should read 0, 0, 0 when in its trained position.
7.14.4 GPS
The GPS screen displays the GPS co-ordinates (Latitude and Longitude) for the location of the
radio. It also shows the age (time) since the GPS fix was obtained.
Figure 42. Radio Status Menu – GPS Screen.
7.15 SCAN MENU
The Scan menu allows the User to manually start and stop the channel scanning process on the
current channel, if the channel is programmed as a “scan” channel in the FPP.
This Scan function can also be programmed to a toggle key.
BackSelect
Accel
X:
Z:
Y:
0
0
0
BackSelect
GPS
Age:
Long
Lat
-1.493862
+52.923303
4
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Figure 43. Scan Menu.
Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to select either the Scan On or Scan Off function. Press the ‘Select’ key
initiate the action.
7.16 DISPLAY TEST
The Display Test Menu allows the user to set the select various tests that will check different
aspects of the radio’s display.
Figure 44. Display Test Menu.
Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to select the required test. Press the ‘Select’ key initiate the test.
Press the ‘Back’ key to end the test and return to the Display Test menu.
Display test that are currently available include:
Icons;
Colours;
Fonts;
Font Small;
Font Medium;
Font Large;
Big X;
Blank;
Demo; and
Error Screen.
BackSelect
Scanning
SCAN OFF
SCAN ON
BackSelect
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Jun 15 (Iss. 1.4) Page 52 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
8 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Special functions can be programmed to each of the keys/buttons on the SDP660 Portable Radio
by the FPP. These special functions can be simple short cuts to specific menus or an on/off toggle
facility for specific actions.
8.1 CHANNEL UP AND DOWN
These function keys will change the channel in the upward or downward directions.
8.2 ZONE UP AND DOWN
These function keys will change the zone in the upward or downward directions.
8.3 SCAN ON/OFF
These function keys will start and stop Scanning.
8.4 SKIP
The Skip function 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.
8.5 TALK AROUND ON/OFF
On a repeater channel only, a Talk Around function key allows the radio to transmit on the base
station’s output channel, so the user can talk directly to other radios 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 Tx channel reverts to its
normal setting.
Talk Around mode is indicating to the user by a double beep at the start of each PTT.
8.6 LOW POWER
The Low Power function key 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.
8.7 GO TO CHANNEL A, B, C OR D
This function allows specific zones and channels to be allocated to the keys rather than having to
navigate through the menu system or using the ▲ and ▼ buttons.
8.7.1 Go To Contact A, B, C or D
This function allows the first four contact entries to be allocated to the keys rather than having to
navigate through the menu system.
8.8 MENU
The Menu function key is used for accessing the menu system.
8.9 ZONE, CHANNEL, CONTACT AND MUTE
These are specific functions that provide direct access to the ‘Channel’, ‘Zone’, ‘Contact’ and ‘Mute
Adjust’ menus.
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8.10 RESET
The Reset function is usually assigned to the F6 key, and is used as a cancel function when in a
menu or as a backspace when entering keypad dial-strings.
8.11 SPEAKER MUTE
The speaker mute function key will mute the audio output to the speaker. Pressing the function
button again will again allow audio to be heard at the speaker.
8.12 MAN DOWN
The Man Down function provides support for the radio’s automatic alarm sequence to be executed
if the radio’s inbuilt accelerometer senses certain unusual patterns in the orientation and
movement of the radio.
The detection process uses an orientation “learning” period, immediately after the man down
function is enabled, to establish how the radio is normally held.
Once this is established, any significant and prolonged deviation from this orientation or an
unexpected acceleration is considered to be an alarm event.
The radio also senses normal walking movement. If this stops for a period of time, this is also
considered an alarm event.
Once the Man Down function is triggered, a warning beep will sound and the operator has a set
time to disarm the sending of an Alarm Status using a programmed “Man Down” button (see
buttons).
The Man Down system sequence is:
The radio’s man down system is enabled by pressing the allocated Man Down button.
The radio uses a 3D accelerometer to determine the direction of the gravity’s 1 g downward
acceleration. The direction of this force is averaged during the “learning” time.
Once trained, the gravity component of the acceleration is removed, leaving only movement,
impacts and mis-orientation acceleration to be sensed.
User movement is monitored for the normal patterns of acceleration associated with the
walking movement.
Mis-orientation is indicated by the gravity force not being cancelled by the “trained” counter-
force.
Falls, impacts and other unexpected trauma can be sensed by sudden accelerations that
exceed the force of gravity.
If any of these events occur, the Man Down audible alert is triggered.
The user has the set time to cancel the alert or the radio will enter the emergency alarm
mode (see Alarm).
Then the Man Down system uses the radio’s emergency automatic voice transmission
sequencer, programmed by the Alarm settings, to monitor the audio at the scene of the
incident.
8.13 LONE WORKER
Lone Worker is used to initiate emergency alarm mode when the user is unresponsive after a
predetermined time. A data message is also sent to the device management software (via the
gateway) indicating that the worker may be incapacitated.
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The Lone Worker countdown is reset after any user activity with the radio, i.e. either PTT or “Lone
Worker” buttons are pressed.
8.14 DMR ALL CALL DIAL STRING
This function is used as a short sequence of key presses for “All Call” dial string (******#). In order
to initiate All Call, the user should press PTT within 5 seconds after “DMR All Call” button is
pressed.
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Jun 15 (Iss. 1.4) Page 55 DIAL STRINGS
9 DIAL STRINGS
The dial plan specifies the sequence of key-presses that may be entered by the user via the
SDP660 to initiate connectivity to a remote party using another terminal in the network.
Additionally, dial strings may be entered to alter a terminal’s behaviour or configuration without
initiating a call.
Dial strings may be entered via the keypad or stored in the contacts lists.
9.1 CALL INITIATION FORMATS
The dial string specifications shown below in Table 7 are used to initiate calls to remote parties.
Table 7. Call Initiation Formats.
Type
Dial String
Notes
Individual Call
Nnnnnnn#
nnnnnnn may be less than seven digits for abbreviated dialling
(more significant digits come from dialling unit’s own address).
All Call – All Units
******#
9.2 CALL MODIFIERS
Dial string modifiers are used to alter the attributes of a call. They are prefixed to a dialled number.
Modifiers 1, 5, 6, 8 and 9 may be combined. 8 and 9 are mutually exclusive, eg: #81*nnn…#.
Table 8. Call Modifiers.
Call Type
Dial String
Notes
Status Call
#0ss*nn…n#
ss = status number
Broadcast Call
#1*gg…g#
gg… = TGID destination, may contain * digits
Open Channel Voice Mode
#5*nn…n#
Force Talk Group Service
#6*nn…n#
Highest Priority Call
#8*nn…n#
Places the highest priority call (Priority 3)
Emergency Call
#9*nn…#
9.3 MS BEHAVIOUR COMMANDS
These dial strings don’t initiate a call, they modify the units configuration or behaviour in some way.
Table 9. MS Behaviour Commands.
Type
Dial String
Notes
Cancel pending call request
or cancel existing call
##
Display own identity
##48*# or #48#
Display own talk group table
##49*# or #49#
Displays the current talk group table (the list of
IDs considered to be group addresses).
A scrollable list of group IDs is displayed on the
radio’s screen.
First implemented in Firmware release the R1.1
release series (R1.1.x for SDP600).
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Jun 15 (Iss. 1.4) Page 56 ACCESSORIES
10 ACCESSORIES
The accessories that are available for the SDP660 Portable Radio are listed below in Table 10.
Contact Simoco for further information.
Table 10. SDP660 DMR Portable Radio Accessories.
Part No.
Description
Notes
PAR-600BATL2
SDP Standard 2200 mAh Li-ion Battery
PAR-9180LMS2-2
Speaker Microphone with two buttons
Combined speaker and microphone for
light duty use incorporating two
programmable function keys.
PAR-600LMS4
Speaker Microphone with four buttons
Combined medium duty speaker and
microphone incorporating four
programmable function keys.
PAR-9180LMW1
Speaker Microphone – IP67
TBC*
SDP Standard Case
* Available Q2 2013
TBC*
SDP Heavy Duty Case
* Available Q2 2013
PAR-600CRG1
SDP Single Charger Unit
Excludes Power Supply (PA-ADAPTOR)
Charger capable of charging one
portable radio at a time.
PA-ADAPTOR-UK
SDP Single Charger PSU UK
230 V AC with 3 pin UK fitting
PA-ADAPTOR-EU
SDP Single Charger PSU EU
230 V AC with 3 pin EU fitting
PA-ADAPTOR-SA
SDP Single Charger PSU SA
230 V AC with 3 pin SA fitting
PA-PSU1A5
SDP Single Charger PSU
Excludes Mains Cord (PA-ACCORD-
XX8)
PAR-600CRG2
SDP Dual Charger Unit
Excludes Power Supply (PA-PSU3A0)
Charger for two portable radios
PA-PSU-3A5
SDP Dual Charger PSU
PA-ACCORD-UK8
UK Mains Cord for PA-PSU3A0
IEC C7 to UK 3 Pin, 1.8 m
PA-ACCORD-EU8
EU Mains Cord for PA-PSU3A0
IEC C7 to Euro 2 Pin, 1.8 m
PA-ACCORD-SA8
SA Mains Cord for PA-PSU3A0
IEC C7 to SA 3 Pin, 1.8 m
PAR-600GRG6*
SDP Six Way Charger with separate
Power Supply
Charger for up to six portable radios.
* Available Q2 2013
6102 500 00531
VHF helical Stubby Antenna
136 MHz – 174 MHz.
* Available Q2 2013
6102 500 00541*
VHF Moulded Helical Antenna
Un-cut 136 Mhz – 174 MHz (includes
cutting chart).
* Available Q2 2013
6102 500 00431
UHF Whip Antenna ¼ Wave
400 MHz – 480 MHz (Green)
6102 500 00441
UHF Helical Antenna
400 MHz – 440 MHz (Orange)
6102 500 00451
UHF Helical Antenna
435 MHz – 485 MHz (White)
PAR-600CLIP
SDP 2.5” Belt Clip
Belt Clip for belt widths of up to 50 mm.
The clip slots onto the rear of the battery.
PA-LMEP
SDP 1 wire Surveillance Kit
(Rx only)
PA-ACON
SDP Antenna to BNC Adapter
PAR-9180PRLDU
SDP Programming Lead USB
Universal Serial Bus (USB) programming
lead for use with the FPP when
configuring the radio.
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Part No.
Description
Notes
SA-600IMD
Intelligent Man-Down License
SA-600MST*
Multi-Site Trunking License
* Available Q2 2013
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Jun 15 (Iss. 1.4) Page 58 APPENDIX A
APPENDIX A
ALERT TONES AND MESSAGES
ALERT TONES
The Alert Tones supported by the SDP600 Series Portable Radio are listed below in Table A1.
Table A1. Alert Tones.
Tone
Frequency, Tone Duration,
Repeats
Description
Key Beep
940 Hz 60 ms
Generated by key presses. Key Beeps can be
enabled or disabled in the FPP.
Also used when Rotary Knob is changed.
Error Beep
440 Hz 50 ms x5
Generated by invalid key or unsuccessful radio
events.
Normal Alert
440 Hz 320 ms
If attempt to skip channel if only one remaining
channel in scan group.
Power-Off
Complete
880 Hz 1 sec
Alert tone generated after radio saves its data and is
ready to power down.
PTT Grant
1000 Hz 30 ms
Generated after PTT request granted and radio
starts transmitting.
Call Alert
2000 Hz 100 ms x5
When receiving a message.
Emergency
600 Hz 160 ms, 1800 Hz 100 ms
Generate a short confidence beep when alarm mode
is activated. This short beep can be
enabled/disabled in FPP.
Man Down
1000 Hz 100 ms, 1152 Hz 100 ms
1400 Hz 100 ms, 1600 Hz 100 ms
Generate at low volume during after FPP defined ‘Tilt
Delay’. If Man-Down still down, then generate at full
volume for FPP defined ‘Alert Delay’ period.
Times Up
Alert
(940 Hz 60 ms, 0 Hz 1 sec) x5
5 short beeps repeated at 1 second intervals.
Used 5 sec before Transmit limit timer expires and
5 sec before Lone Worker time limit expires.
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