SDP660 PORTABLE RADIO USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114, Issue 1.1B July 2013 Field House, Uttoxeter Old Road Derby DE1 1NH Tel: +44 (0) 1332 375500 FAX: +44 (0) 1332 375501 http://www.simocogroup.com ©Simoco 2013 1270 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby Victoria, 3179 Australia Tel: +61 (0)3 9730 3999 FAX: +61 (0)3 9730 3988 http://www.simocogroup.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Title Page ...................................................................................................................................... 1 Preface .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Table of Contents (This List) ....................................................................................................... 4 List of Figures ....
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 5.8 MAKING A CALL ................................................................................................................ 30 5.9 RECEIVING A CALL ............................................................................................................ 31 9SCAN/ VOTING FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 32 5.9.1 Scan/ Voting Screen.....................................................
SDP660 – USER MANUAL 8.9 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 1.1 TNM-U-E-0114 ZONE, CHANNEL, CONTACT AND MUTE .............................................................................. 52 RESET .............................................................................................................................. 53 SPEAKER MUTE ................................................................................................................ 53 MAN DOWN.............................................................
SDP660 – USER MANUAL Figure 29. Figure 30. Figure 31. Figure 32. Figure 33. Figure 34. Figure 35. Figure 36. Figure 37. Figure 38. Figure 40. Figure 41. Figure 42. TNM-U-E-0114 Mute Adjust Menu. ...................................................................................................... 45 Backlight Menu............................................................................................................ 45 Brightness Menu. ..................................................................
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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. 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE GUIDELINES (UNITED STATES AND CANADA) RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS AND 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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: Tel: Fax: customer.service@simocogroup.com UK: 08717 411 050 International: +44 (0) 1332 375 671 UK: 08717 411 049 International: +44 (0) 1332 376 672 Sales E-mail sales@simocogroup.com Marketing E-mail marketing@simocogroup.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations are used through out 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 AC ANSI BER CC COSHH CTCSS DCS DMR DSP FCC FDMA FM FPP GPS ICNIRP ID IECEx IEEE LCD LED OVCM PABX PIN PSTN PTT RF RSSI Rx SDM SDP SUID TGID Tx UID US Jul 13 (Iss 1.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 GLOSSARY OF TERMS The table below contains a list of the common terms used through out 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’.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL 1 1.1 TNM-U-E-0114 INTRODUCTION 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.
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SDP660 – USER MANUAL 2 TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 Table 2. Charge Indications. LED States Charge State Battery absent Fast Charge Charge Complete Charge suspended (High or Low Temp 2.1.2 Red LED Green LED Off On Off 1 Hz Flashing Off Off On Off 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). 2 1 Figure 1. Fitting the Battery.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL 2.1.4 TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL 3 TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 The functions of each of the controls are detailed below in Table 3. Table 3. SDP660 – Controls. No. Control 1 Tx/Rx/Power LED 2 Volume 3 4 5 6 Earpiece Antenna Function Key F5 Function Key F6 7 PTT 8 9 10 11 Function Key F13 LCD Display Function Key F1 Function Key F11 12 Function Key F12 13 14 Function Key F4 Nav-Up F7 Nav-Down F8 Nav-Left F9 Nav-Right F10 Nav-Select Numeric Keypad Microphone 15 16 Label Function Multi coloured LED.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL 4 4.1 TNM-U-E-0114 MAIN SCREEN DEFAULT SCREEN LAYOUT The default screen layout is shown below in Figure 6. Battery Icon Tx/Rx Level Icon 1 …………………… Icon 6 Icon Bar Soft Labels 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 • 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. • 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL Icon Position TNM-U-E-0114 ICON INDICATION Emergency Call. Individual Emergency. Priority Group Call. Icon 4 (Call Type contd.) Priority Individual Call. ALL All Call. B Broadcast Call. OVCM Group Call. OVCM Individual Call. Data Call. Icon 5 (Misc.) TA GPS 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.
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SDP660 – USER MANUAL 5 5.1 TNM-U-E-0114 BASIC OPERATIONS 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL 5.3 TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 9SCAN/ 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 5.10 EMERGENCY ALARM 5.10.1 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. The Emergency mode icon will be displayed. • Blank.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL 6 TNM-U-E-0114 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 11.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL 6.1 TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL 7 TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL 7.2 TNM-U-E-0114 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. Zone Zone1 Zone2 Zone3 Zone4 Zone5 Select Back Figure 13. 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL • Radio Status; or • User Options. 7.4 TNM-U-E-0114 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. Options Brightness Backlight Key Beeps Spkr Volume Alert Volume Select Back Figure 15. Options Menu.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 Pressing the PTT key will place a call to the selected contact. Details #0 GRP 9003 9003 Group Select Back Figure 17. 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL 7.7 TNM-U-E-0114 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 submenus are: Inbox, Outbox, Send Status, Send Template, and New Message. Received messages are stored in the ‘Inbox’.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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. Outbox SDM 202 Disp 600 Disp 600 Select Back Figure 22. Messages – Outbox.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 Msg View SDM 202 test message Select Back Figure 27. 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 28). Pressing the ‘Back’ key will return to the Message Inbox.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 Mute Adjust 0 1 2 3 4 Select Back Figure 29. 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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. Spkr Volume 3 4 5 6 7 Select Back Figure 33. 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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. Accel X: Y: Z: 0 0 0 Select Back Figure 37. 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 Scanning SCAN OFF SCAN ON Select Back Figure 40. 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 test that will check different aspects of the radio’s display. Display Test Icons Colours Fonts Demo Error screen Select Back Figure 42. Display Test Menu. Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to select the required test.
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SDP660 – USER MANUAL 8 TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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. The Lone Worker countdown is reset after any user activity with the radio- either PTT or “Lone Worker” button are pressed 8.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL 9 TNM-U-E-0114 DIAL STRINGS The dial plan specifies the sequence of key-presses which 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.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 10 ACCESSORIES The accessories that are available for the SDP660 Portable Radio are listed below in Table 6. Contact Simoco for further information. Table 6. SDP660 DMR Portable Radio Accessories. Part No.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL Part No. TNM-U-E-0114 Description PAR-9180PRLDU SDP Programming Lead USB SA-600IMD Intelligent Man-Down License SA-600MST* Multi-Site Trunking License Jul 13 (Iss 1.1) Page 57 Notes Universal Serial Bus (USB) programming lead for use with the FPP when configuring the radio.
SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114 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.
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