Simoco SDM630 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
SDM630 Mobile Radio DMR Tier II Operating Instructions TNM-U-E-0108 Issue 1.1 Simoco Australasia Pty Ltd 1270 Ferntree Gully Road Scoresby Victoria, 3179 ISO9001 Lic.QEC20848 Australia SAI Global... -
Page 2: Associated Documentation
TNM-I-E-0038 SDM600 Installation Sheet To order copies of any of the above publications, or any other Simoco product, contact Simoco Australasia on +61 3-9730-3999 or send a Fax on +61 3-9730-3968. The Simoco web site also has a comprehensive list of documentation available for download. - Page 3 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY 1. Do NOT operate your radio, without a hands free kit, whilst driving a vehicle. 2. Do NOT operate your radio in an explosive atmosphere. Obey the 'Turn Off Two-way Radios' signs where these are posted, e.g. on a petrol station forecourt.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION....................6 Overview ......................6 Configuration ....................6 Installation ....................6 Modes of Operation ..................6 CONTROLS ......................7 MENU SYSTEM....................10 Menu Navigation ..................11 MENU SCREENS ....................13 Channel Screen ..................13 Menus......................16 4.2.1 Zone Menu ....................16 4.2.2 Squelch ....................17 4.2.3... - Page 5 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Emergency Alarm..................41 5.8.1 Receiving Emergency Calls..............41 5.8.2 Making an Emergency Call..............41 SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS ................43 Alarm......................43 Channel Up and Down ................43 Low Power ....................43 Menu......................43 Mute......................43 Reset ......................43 Scan ......................43 Skip ......................43 Squelch ......................43 6.10...
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Page 6: Introduction
ONFIGURATION The SDM630 Radio must be configured using the Field Personality Programmer (FPP) prior to operation. The configuration process defines the radio channels, signalling and other settings so that the radio will operate with your system... -
Page 7: Controls
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. CONTROLS Figure 1 – SDM630 Control Head Figure 2 –SDM630 Control Head The SDM630 Control Head has the following features: • 11 programmable direct function Buttons • 10 additional indirect Function Buttons (keys 0-9) •... - Page 8 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SDM630 Key Label Function To turn the radio on, press and hold the volume knob Power On/Off for about 1 second. To turn the radio off, press and hold the volume knob until the long tone sounds.
- Page 9 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SDM630 Key Label Function Function Key F12 Programmable Function key. 1 2 3 Keypad can be used to select a Channel or Special 4 5 6 Keypad Function. 7 8 9 E.g. 12# will select channel 12.
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Page 10: Menu System
This section details the operation of the menu system for the SDM630. The SDM630 has a menu system that is configurable by the FPP. The FPP has a pool of menu entries that can be applied as required in the order required. In simple configurations, no menu can be programmed, if required. -
Page 11: Menu Navigation
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AVIGATION Pressing the “F4” key selects Menu mode from the main Channel Screen. Once in menu mode, the ▼ and ▲ keys cycle through the menus. To exit Menu mode, press the “F4” key again or the Menu timeout will exit automatically. - Page 12 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Note: Example Menus only shown. Back Back Squelch Submenu Other Menus may be configured with the FPP Back Back Mute Submenu OK Key Adjust Back Back Key Up Key Back Back RSSI Submenu...
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Page 13: Menu Screens
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. MENU SCREENS HANNEL CREEN SPECIAL OPS Zone 5 MENU The Channel Screen shows the current channel and allows channel selection. The Channel Name (top line) shows the text associated with the currently selected radio channel. - Page 14 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Position Icon (Message) (Talk Around) (TX) (Other Signal) (Signal) (Scanning) (Monitor) (Normal) (Selective) (Connecting) (Connect Fail) (Locked Keypad) (Individual Call) © SimocoGroup Australasia 2013 page 14 TNM-U-E-0108 Issue 1.1...
- Page 15 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ICONS INDICATION A filled speaker indicates that a signal is present and the audio can be heard from the speaker. The outline speaker icon indicates that a signal is present and the radio is muted. This could be another user group, for instance.
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Page 16: Menus
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENUS The menu structure on the SDM630 is configurable using the Field Programmer. A system administrator usually tailors the order and presence of the menu options to specific customer requirements. This section will describe all the menus currently available. -
Page 17: Squelch
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.2 Squelch This menu allows the channel’s default squelch mode to be modified. If the selected channel is changed or the radio is switched off, the channel’s default squelch setting will be restored. -
Page 18: Mute Adjust
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Analogue Channel Monitor Mode: The radio will receive any Analogue voice or DMR signals. Digital CC or Analogue CTCSS is not checked. An “M” icon indicates monitor. Analogue Channel Normal Mode: When normal mute is selected, the radio will receive correctly addressed Analogue radio transmissions and all decryptable or clear DMR transmissions. -
Page 19: Phonebook Menu
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.4 Phonebook Menu When “Phone Book” is selected from the menu screen, the Phone Book Screen is shown. From this screen, it is possible to view the of all phone entries in the phone book. -
Page 20: User Options
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.5 User Options The “User Options” menu provides access to a list of Functions that may be toggled on or off. Up to 10 functions may be defined in this menu by the FPP programmer. -
Page 21: Contrast
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.6 Contrast This menu allows the screen’s contrast setting to be changed. Press the “OK” key for the “Contrast” adjustment screen When the “Contrast” menu is selected, the contrast can be adjusted with the ▼ and ▲ keys. -
Page 22: Alert Volume
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.7 Alert Volume This Screen allows you to set the level of the relative Alert Volume level in relation to the current Volume setting. The level can be set in 33 steps over the range 0 to 32, with 0 being about the same as the voice level. -
Page 23: Radio Information
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.8 Radio Information These screens display information that identifies the Field Programmer File description, Radio ID, Serial Number, and Software Version. From the Settings Sub Menu, step through the menu options with the ▼ and ▲ keys until the Radio Info menu is displayed. -
Page 24: Rssi (Received Signal Strength Indication)
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.9 RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication) This screen displays the received signal strength in dBm. The reading is typically accurate within +/- 2 dBm between -120 and -80dBm, if the radio has been correctly calibrated. For example, -90dBm is a strong signal and –130dBm is no signal. -
Page 25: Setup Menu
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.10 Setup Menu The screens in the Setup sub-menus allow the radio operator to edit/modify the operation of some of the general functions of the radio. Once the Menu key is pressed from the “Channel” screen, the ▼ and ▲ keys cycle through the available “Main”... -
Page 26: Stored Calls
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.11 Stored Calls This screen displays the received individual call records one by one, starting with the most recently received call record. Either the name of the caller from the phone book or the user ID is displayed if the ID is not known to the phone book. -
Page 27: Messages
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.12 Messages A radio unit can receive and transmit predefined short messages and text messages with another radio unit on a DMR channel. Messages received are stored in radio memory. They can be viewed and deleted as required. - Page 28 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pressing “Menu” or “Back” keys takes the radio back to the Menu screen. A “Reset” function key press (if configured) takes the radio back to the default screen display. If “VIEW” is selected, pressing “OK” shows the Message View screen.
- Page 29 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.12.3 Message View Pop-Up Menu The Message View pop-up allows the following options: • Delete –deletes the current received message. • More – to view the full (entire) message. • Reply – to select the method of replying to the selected message.
- Page 30 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The selections are: • Call – Calls the selected sender. • SMsg – Sends a short message to the sender • TxtMsg – To edit and send a text message to the sender.
- Page 31 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.12.7 Text Message Reply Screen This menu is used to reply with a free form text message. The maximum length of text message is 210 characters. The characters are entered via the keypad by pressing the relevant key one or more times to choose each character.
- Page 32 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.12.8.1 Short Message Screen This screen allows the user to view and select a short message. It displays the selected short message text. The short message can be selected by using the ▼ and ▲ keys.
- Page 33 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.12.10 Destination Select Pop-Up Menu This menu allows selection of the message destination. The selections are: • PH. BK: Selects the destination from the phone book • ENT.ID: Enters the destination unit ID •...
- Page 34 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.12.12 Enter Unit ID Screen This screen allows manual entry of the destination unit ID decimal digits. The valid range of unit ID: (0 – 16,777,215). The entered digits can be deleted by using the ▼ key.
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Page 35: Scan Edit Menu
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.13 Scan Edit Menu This menu allows channels in Scan Groups to be added or deleted by the user. Add and Delete changes to a Scan Group are stored permanently in the radio. - Page 36 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The pop-up selections are: • Add: adds a channel to the scan group • Delete: deletes the currently selected channel from the scan group • Back: returns to previous menu screen The ▼ and ▲ keys make the selection.
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Page 37: No Menu
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.13.2 Scan Group Add Screen The “Scan Group Add” screen shows channels that are not members of the Scan Group. The second line from the top shows the name of a channel that is not a member of the Scan Group. -
Page 38: Common Functions And Facilities
WITCH WITCH The On/Off power switch on the SDM630 is on the rotary volume control, located on the top left hand side of the radio control head. To turn the mobile on, press and hold the volume knob until a beep is heard. The radio will turn on after about one second. -
Page 39: Stored Calls Screen
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.4.1 Stored Calls Screen This screen displays the received individual call records one by one, starting with the most recently received call record. On the first line under the menu label, either the name of the caller from the phone book or the user ID is shown. -
Page 40: Scan/Vote Functions
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The talkgroup for a transmission is usually associated with a channel selection. A talkgroup will address all others that have the same TGID selected. Note: A Transmit Limit Timer may be setup that limits a continuous transmission on a channel. -
Page 41: Keypad Lock
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When stopped on a channel, the second line from the top shows the name of the channel from the scan group that the radio stopped on. If stopped on a channel, that channel can be “skipped”... - Page 42 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Others may listen to the automatic transmissions to hear conversations near the radio. Turning the radio off and on will disable emergency mode. © SimocoGroup Australasia 2013 page 42 TNM-U-E-0108 Issue 1.1...
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Page 43: Special Function Keys
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6. SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS Several function keys are simply short cuts to a menu screen. For further information on the operation of these function keys, refer to the menu descriptions in section 4. -
Page 44: Zone
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6.11 Z This function provides a shortcut to the detailed zone menu. 6.12 U NDEFINED No function assigned to this key. © SimocoGroup Australasia 2013 page 44 TNM-U-E-0108 Issue 1.1... -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Your installer should advise you of the location of the two main fuses, The power supply cables and their connections are secure, and • The vehicle battery is charged. • If these checks are OK, contact your dealer or Simoco representative for • further advice. © SimocoGroup Australasia 2013 page 45... -
Page 46: Options
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8. OPTIONS The following options are available; contact your Simoco Dealer for further information. UICK ELEASE RANSCEIVER This kit provides a mounting cradle to allow the Transceiver to be quickly removed without having to undo unnecessary screws. -
Page 47: Appendices
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9. APPENDICES LERT ONES ESSAGES 0.05 440 Hz Key Beep 880 Hz 0.05 1480 Hz Duration Indicated in seconds Grant Tone 0.05 Error Tone 0.10 Beep Alert 0.10 Bip Alert 0.10 2 x Bip Alert... -
Page 48: Glossary
SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOSSARY A summary of common radio terms and some other terms used in this document, and their meanings, are given below. Term Description Notes Channel A logical combination of RF Frequency Default TalkGroup Indentity (TGID) -
Page 49: Compliance With Rf Energy Exposure Guidelines (United States And Canada)
Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Your Simoco Australasia two-way radio is designed to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure limits for Occupational/ Controlled RF exposure environment at duty factors of up to 50% talk 50% listen and is authorised by the FCC for occupational use. - Page 50 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations; 47CFR • part 2 sub-part J American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers • (IEEE) C95. 1-1992 • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition •...
- Page 51 SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Table 1a). Rated Power and Recommended Lateral Distance for General Population uncontrolled exposure for SDM600AC (150MHz to 174MHz). Rated Power of Vehicle- Recommended Minimum installed Mobile Two-way Lateral Distance from Radio Transmitting Antenna 90cm (35.5 inches)
- Page 52 Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines and may violate FCC regulations. To obtain a list of Simoco Australasia approved accessories see contact details below or visit •...
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