Simoco SRM9030plus Operating Instructions Manual

Simoco SRM9030plus Operating Instructions Manual

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SRM9030plus Mobile Radio
Transceiver
Conventional – PMR
Operating Instructions
TNM-U-E-0092 Issue 1.1a
January 2010
Comgroup Australia
Pty. Ltd.
1270 Ferntree Gully
Road
Scoresby
Victoria, 3179
Australia

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  • Page 1 SRM9030plus Mobile Radio Transceiver Conventional – PMR Operating Instructions TNM-U-E-0092 Issue 1.1a January 2010 Comgroup Australia Pty. Ltd. 1270 Ferntree Gully Road Scoresby Victoria, 3179 Australia...
  • Page 2 TNM-U-E-0094 SRM9030plus P25 Operating Instructions TNM-U-E-0087 SRM9030plus Brief User Guide The Simoco web site also has a comprehensive list of documentation available for download. www.simoco.com About This Document This publication is copyright and no part may be reproduced without prior permission of Comgroup Australia Pty Ltd.
  • Page 3 SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide Safety Do NOT operate your radio, without a handsfree kit, whilst driving a vehicle. 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide CONTENTS INTRODUCTION....................1 Overview ......................1 Installation ....................1 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS................2 MENU SYSTEM....................3 Menu Navigation ..................3 MAIN MENU SCREENS ..................5 Channels Screen..................5 Phonebook Screen ..................6 Status Screen ....................7 Stored Calls Screen (Selcall) ..............8 Stored Calls (Text Message) ..............9 Send Message ...................11...
  • Page 5 SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide Auxiliary Output ..................19 SETUP ......................20 Setup Sub-Menus..................20 6.1.1 User Options....................21 6.1.2 Mute Adjust....................21 6.1.3 Phone Book Edit..................22 6.1.4 Alert Volume ....................24 6.1.5 Information....................25 6.1.6 Network ....................26 SPECIAL FUNCTION BUTTONS ..............27 Monitor.......................27 Squelch Defeat ..................27 Reset ......................27...
  • Page 6 SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 600 Ohm Interface Option (MA-SIXOHM) ..........29 Desk Top Base Kit (MA-DESKBAS30U) ..........29 TROUBLESHOOTING...................30 © Comgroup Australia 2010 TNM-U-E-0092 Issue 1.1a...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    SRM9030plus. NSTALLATION As the installation of your SRM9030plus Radio is a technical and possibly hazardous operation, we recommend that it is installed and set up for use by your dealer or an authorised installer. However, if you need information regarding the correct procedures for installation, please refer to the SRM9000 Series Installation Instructions supplied with the radio.
  • Page 8: Front Panel Controls

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Keypad for DTMF, On/Off/ Volume Function Buttons Channel or Selcall Entry Channel Tx/Rx LED Send Selcall Number Label 1 Label 2 Chan Name Label 3 Label 4 Button Channel Name...
  • Page 9: Menu System

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 3. MENU SYSTEM The SRM9030plus radio software uses a programmed Menu structure to enable the operator to access all of the radio options. The structure of the menu (comprising up to thirteen screens) can be programmed to meet the specific needs of individual customers. Figure 2 illustrates the complete menu structure of the radio.
  • Page 10 SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide Setup Main Menu Submenus Default User Keybeeps, Backlight Channel DTMF and Dual Watch Options Screen Phone Phone Change Phone Book entries Book Book Edit List of Predefined Adjust Display Status Selcall Status Contrast...
  • Page 11: Main Menu Screens

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 4. MAIN MENU SCREENS HANNELS CREEN The Channels Screen shows the current channel and allows it to be changed. The Name Field shows the selected entry from the current Screen (e.g. from Channel List).
  • Page 12: Phonebook Screen

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide The Left/Right Arrow buttons scroll through the entries within the current Menu Screen (e.g. Channels). The Up/Down Arrow buttons go to other Menu Screens. The Green Handset button will send the Channel-Encode selcall (with Current Phonebook Entry and/or Saved Status Value) if enabled, refer to Sections 4.2 and 4.3.
  • Page 13: Status Screen

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide TATUS CREEN This Screen need only be accessed if Selcall is used. Selcall Status is stored here and can be sent from this Screen. The Left/Right Arrow buttons scroll through the Status List entries.
  • Page 14: Stored Calls Screen (Selcall)

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide TORED ALLS CREEN ELCALL This screen allows the eight most recent missed Selcalls (ones not answered before the Alert- tone stops) and received Status Selcalls to be reviewed. icon will show in the Main Channel Screen when there is an entry in this Screen. A "Bip"...
  • Page 15: Stored Calls (Text Message)

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide TORED ALLS ESSAGE Received text messages are stored in the Stored Calls screen. Text messages may be up to 237 characters in length. A Data message may also be displayed immediately when received if configured to do so by the FPP as shown below.
  • Page 16 SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide A message may be deleted by pressing the “delete” soft key. © Comgroup Australia 2010 TNM-U-E-0092 Issue 1.1a...
  • Page 17: Send Message

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide ESSAGE This Screen allows the user to send a free form text message to another radio user in a similar manner to a mobile phone SMS. Upon selecting the Send Message menu option with the OK button, a flashing cursor will appear on the lower left hand corner of the screen.
  • Page 18: Common Functions And Facilities

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 5. COMMON FUNCTIONS AND FACILITIES WITCH WITCH Momentarily press the On/Off/Volume Knob to switch the radio ON. The display will illuminate and show a ‘Welcome Message’ (SRM9030) and the Selcall Identity of the radio (101) in example below.
  • Page 19: Receiving

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide ECEIVING The radio will listen on the displayed Channel. The Solid Speaker Icon will show when a valid signal is being received and audio will be heard at the Loudspeaker. An Outline Speaker Icon will show if a signal is present but the audio is muted for some reason (e.g.
  • Page 20: Transmitting

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide RANSMITTING To avoid interfering with other users of the channel, listen first to ensure no transmissions are occurring. Make sure that the Outline Speaker Icon is not shown. Hold the microphone a few centimetres from the mouth, press the “Press to talk” (PTT) switch and note that the Tx-LED is RED.
  • Page 21: Selcall Functions

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide SELCALL F UNCTIONS 5.4.1 Receiving a Selcall A number of different options can be set up by your dealer to sound various alert tones when a selcall is received. Consult your dealer for a detailed explanation of your radios set up.
  • Page 22: Scan Functions

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide UNCTIONS Scanning consists of sequentially searching up to 15 channels for a valid signal (RF, CTCSS or DCS tone). When found the radio will stop on that channel until the signal disappears again.
  • Page 23: Scan Screen

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 5.5.1 Scan Screen The display shows the name of the current Scan-Group (e.g. “Districts”), which can be changed using the Left/Right Arrow buttons. The Scan-Group Number is shown at the top- right of the display, i.e. 1…4 if it is a User Scan-Group, or blank for Fixed Scan-Groups.
  • Page 24: Scan-Edit Screen

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 5.5.2 Scan-Edit Screen In the Scan-Edit Screen the display shows the Channel List (excluding Vote and MultiAx channels) and the Message-Line shows either “Member”, “Priority” or is blank for channels that are not scanned.
  • Page 25: External Alert

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide XTERNAL ALERT Provision is made to connect an external alerting device to the rear of the radio. The external alert may be activated when a selcall is received (and cancelled by a timeout, user intervention or receiving a different selcall).
  • Page 26: Setup

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 6. SETUP The Setup sub-menus allow the operator to edit/modify the operation of some of the general functions of the radio. The programmer can restructure or restrict access to any or all of these menus and may restructure them according to specific requirements.
  • Page 27: User Options

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 6.1.1 User Options The User Options Screen allows the Keybeeps, Backlight, Dual Watch and DTMF facilities to be set On or Off. Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to scroll between the different facilities.
  • Page 28: Phone Book Edit

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 6.1.3 Phone Book Edit This Screen allows you to delete or edit Phone Book entries, or add a new entry. 6.1.3.1 Add a new entry Press (Add) to add a new entry. The next available Index number is displayed.
  • Page 29 SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 6.1.3.2 Delete an entry Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to scroll to the desired phone book entry. Press (Del) to delete the current entry and return to the Channel Screen. 6.1.3.3 Edit an existing entry Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to scroll to the Phonebook Entry to be edited.
  • Page 30: Alert Volume

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 6.1.3.4 Using the Keypad When using the keypad to type text: Press the appropriate keypad button a number of times until the desired character or number is selected, the current character space is identified by a flashing block cursor, Use # to toggle to select lower/upper case letters.
  • Page 31: Information

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 6.1.5 Information This Screen displays information that identifies the Programmer File description, Software Version and Radio Serial Number. This is a read only Screen, press to go to the Channel Screen. © Comgroup Australia 2010...
  • Page 32: Network

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 6.1.6 Network The Network Screen allows you to switch operation between; Trunk Network 1 • Trunk Network 2 • P25 (Xmode), or • PMR modes. • Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to make your selection.
  • Page 33: Special Function Buttons

    7. SPECIAL FUNCTION BUTTONS This section lists Functions that may be programmed to the F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 or F6 buttons. Consult your Simoco Dealer for which functions have been programmed in to your radio. ONITOR Opens/Closes the audio (signalling) mute.
  • Page 34: Go To Chan A, B, C, D

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 7.11 G A, B, C, D O TO Selects predefined Channel A, B, C or D, and returns on the second press. The Defined Channel is redefined if held for approximately 2 seconds.
  • Page 35: Options

    SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 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 36: 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. © Comgroup Australia 2010 TNM-U-E-0092 Issue 1.1a...
  • Page 37 SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide Appendix A - Alert Tones and Messages 0.05 Key Beep 440 Hz 0.05 880 Hz Error Tone 1480 Hz Duration Indicated in seconds 0.10 Beep Alert 0.10 Bip Alert 0.10 2 x Bip Alert...
  • Page 38 SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide Appendix B - Glossary A summary of common radio terms and some other terms used in this document, and their meanings, are given below. Indicator Indicates that the Function is active. Alert tones The transceiver emits these tones to indicate an invalid operator or error.
  • Page 39 Compliance with RF Exposure Standards Your Simoco 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.
  • Page 40 (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode. Your Simoco Radio two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines: United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations;...
  • Page 41 SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide 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.
  • Page 42 SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide Table 2a Rated Power and Recommended Lateral Distance for General Population uncontrolled exposure for SRM9000UW (440MHz to 512MHz). Rated Power of Recommended Vehicle- installed Minimum Lateral Mobile Two-way Radio Distance from Transmitting Antenna 75cm (29.5 inches)
  • Page 43 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 approved accessories see contact details below or visit the • following website which lists approved accessories: www.simoco.com...
  • Page 44 SRM9030plus ~ PMR Mobile Radio User Guide Hereby, Comgroup Australia declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/05/EC. © Comgroup Australia 2010 TNM-U-E-0092 Issue 1.1a...

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