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SRP8000 SERIES VHF/UHF PORTABLE RADIO SERVICE MANUAL TP0332/2...
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Introduction Simoco Europe Ltd is a leading manufacturer of professional mobile radio communications with more than fifty years experience of designing, manufacturing, installing and maintaining their product range. With an enviable pedigree, Simoco Europe Ltd leads the field for innovation and quality; is fully...
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SERVICE PHILOSOPHY Service Concept The SRP8000 series has been designed to provide low cost trunked and non trunked analogue, portable transceivers, using common core electronics, software and interfacing. Once a customer has purchased this equipment, Simoco Europe Ltd. can follow this by providing a ongoing, high level of customer support together with a competitive and professional servicing activity.
SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins will be issued as necessary to inform Branch Offices of any matter affecting the serviceability of the equipment in the field. (ii) TP0332/2...
Operation of the SRP8000 Series is controlled by settings of the various software parameters. These operating parameters are stored as data in Flash EPROM and these data may be programmed into the radio using an external data programmer, allowing the SRP8000 Series to be customized to the requirements of a particular user.
SUMMARY OF DATA Note: Typical figures based on normal operating conditions; certain options may modify the figures quoted. General Operation Single and two-frequency simplex. Modulation Frequency, with pre-emphasis. Frequency Bands 68 to 88MHz 138 to 174MHz 440 to 470MHz 335 to 375MHz 403 to 450MHz (Rx), 403 to 440MHz (Tx).
Transmitter Switching Bandwidth Full band coverage without degradation. Power Output (into 50 ohms) 4W (E0, Tk and U0 Bands). 5W (AB and R1 Bands). Modulation Distortion Typically 5% with 60% modulation at 1kHz, better than 10% at temperature extremes. Spurious Emission Better than –36dBm (9kHz to 1GHz) Better than –30 dBm (1 to 4GHz).
EQUIPMENT VARIATION The SRP8000 Series portable radio is ordered using a ten character product code as defined in Table 1.1. For example: PCU0XC01E1 Packed Items - Portable radio, user guide plus 1,6Ahr battery Antenna - 430 to 472MHz ¼ wave whip...
CTCSS TONE FREQUENCIES Group A Group B Group C Tone Tone Tone Tone Tone 77,0 151,4 71,9 146,2 67,0 88,5 162,2 82,5 156,7 74,4 100,0 173,8 94,8 167,9 79,7 107,2 186,2 103,5 179,9 85,4 114,8 203,5 110,9 192,8 91,5 123,0 218,1 118,8 210,7...
SRP8000 SERIES VHF/UHF PORTABLE RADIO SECTION 2 - COMMISSIONING UNPACKING On unpacking, each item should be checked against the contents list and thoroughly inspected for any physical damage. Note: The Company, or its authorized agents, must be advised by letter, within ten days of equipment receipt, of any damage or shortages found.
GREEN LED Figure 2.2 Battery Charging Sequence The SRP8000 Series Portable Radio is supplied with batteries in their discharged state. Before using the radio, it is necessary to charge the battery using one of the approved battery chargers. This takes approximately one hour, after which the red LED changes to green.
The antenna supplied with the radio is the correct length for the frequency band ordered and must be fitted to the mounting boss at the top of the radio (refer to Figure 2.3 step 3). As an option, an uncut antenna may be supplied which will cover a wide frequency band. In this case, the antenna must be cut to the transmitter centre frequency of the frequency band to be used.
Fitting a Battery Figure 2.5 Fitting a Battery Locate the battery on the back of the radio with approximately 10mm of the nickel plated metal casting showing. Slide the battery up the radio. When the battery is fully in position, the catch will locate and lock. (Refer to Remove the Battery on page 4.1 for instructions on removing the battery).
FUNCTION KEYS The key layout and the key functions are described in the relevant SRP8000 Series User Guide. NUMERIC KEYPAD The keypad layout and key functions are described in the relevant SRP8000 Series User Guide.
A tri-colour LED is used to indicate the status of the radio. Status Transceiver initializing at Steady Red switch-on Error State Steady Red Recoverable Switch-on Error Red for 2 seconds Switch-on (no error) Green for 2 seconds Transmit Steady Red Busy Flashing Yellow (0,5s on, 0,5s off) Called...
The SRP8000 Series functionality depends on the customization data which has been loaded. An SRP8000 series radio may be supplied with a ‘Factory Default’, or customer specific customization data. An SRP8000 Series Programmer may be used to customize a radio.
VHF/UHF PORTABLE RADIO SECTION 3 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION The SRP8000 Series is a range of advanced portable radios using the latest modern technology to achieve a very high performance in a small size. Internally the radio consists of: Radio PCB A multi-layer assembly with components mounted both sides.
POWER SUPPLIES AND ON/OFF CONTROL The main power supply for the radio is the 7,2V battery which is connected directly to the PCB via the battery contacts on the rear of the radio. The power supply has five separate regulators supplying power to the following blocks (see Figure 3.2): VCO PSU +5,6V...
RECEIVER Antenna Filter Figure 3.3 on page 3.5 is a block diagram of the receiver and the circuit diagram is shown in Figure 6.8. The antenna low pass filter (L104 to RX_ANT on Figure 6.9) isolates the receiver input during transmissions (D100 forward biased) whilst maintaining a low loss connection from the antenna in the receive state.
First Second 45MHz/ Antenna First Tracking Tracking 21,4MHz First Amplifier Low Pass Band Pass Band Pass Mixer Crystal Filter Filter Filter Filter Low Pass Filter From From Antenna Frequency Switch Generation Second Loop Local Filter Oscillator Ceramic Ceramic Filters Filters 12,5kHz Switch Switch...
TRANSMITTER The transmitter block diagram is shown Figure 3.4 and the circuit diagram in Figure 6.9. The transmitter consists of a PA module taking its input from the frequency generation block, and feeding an antenna filter and switch. The transmit power is set by processor control of a DAC in the baseband chip IC701.
LOOP_FILTER and VCAP_BIAS, are compared and the difference between them determines the VCO frequency. Oscillator tuning is by varicap diodes D402 to D405 (receive oscillator) and D407 to D411 (transmit oscillator). Separate wideband VCOs (Rx first local oscillator - TR409, and Tx oscillator - TR413), but a common buffer amplifier (TR410, TR414) are used on all bands.
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The synthesizer, IC401, contains two synthesizer circuits. The second circuit is used for the generation of the receiver second local oscillator (output control signal AUX_CP). This removes the need for the alignment of this oscillator because the frequency is locked to the TCXO and allows its frequency to be varied to avoid potential interference.
CONTROL PROCESSOR SYSTEM The heart of the control processor system consists of the following: H8/3002 Processor (IC600) 32KByte Static RAM (IC601) 512KByte Flash EPROM (IC602) MAX512CSD Triple 10-bit DAC (IC605). The processor controls and monitors the radio functions by a variety of types of digital and analogue interfaces.
The analogue control interfaces are as follows: The processor generates and controls various analogue voltages for receiver and transmitter purposes. IC605 is a triple 10-bit DAC which the processor controls via a 3-wire serial bus. Two of the DAC outputs are used for receiver front-end tuning (RX_TUNE1, RX_TUNE3) and the third for TCXO XL400 frequency trimming.
Signalling Facilities The baseband chip has facilities for CTCSS, SELCALL, DTMF and FFSK signalling. The way in which these signalling modes are controlled and how to they relate to the receive and transmit audio paths is described in the following sections. Figure 3.8 is referred to for receive signalling and Figure 3.9 for transmit signalling.
USER INTERFACE The radio user controls and display facilities that exist on the three product variants is listed in Table 3.3 below. SRP8010 SRP8020 SRP8030 Microphone Loudspeaker Dual Stereo Jack SMART Interface Connector Multi-coloured Status Indicator Rotary Volume and On/Off Control 3 side switches 1 top switch LCD Display...
EXT_LSA, EXT_LSB The bridged audio loudspeaker outputs are capable of delivering 500mW into a 16Ω load. MIC1 The combined accessory detect and audio input line MIC1 allows the radio to detect what type of ancillary is connected and the ancillary status (such as key presses). Each ancillary has a ‘type’ resistor that sets up a unique voltage on this accessory detect line which is monitored by the comparator formed by IC801_A and its associated components.
The KEY_DET3 voltage generated by the different keys is as follows: If the PTT is pressed, KEY_DET3 voltage will still be at 0V If SIDE_KEY1 or SIDE_KEY2 is pressed, each side key generates a unique KEY_DET3 voltage by virtue of resistors in series with each key (R12, R11, R81) in combination with R15 If the ALARM key is pressed, analogue switch IC3 forces KEY_DET3 voltage to the same voltage as the AF_PSU.
Four function keys are located below the display: Legend Function Activate menu – Scroll down through channels (or menu, if active) Scroll up through channels (or menu, if active) Confirm choice or action (ie. Enter). The SRP8030 has 12 additional keys (supported by the daughter board) arranged as a DTMF keypad.
TRICKLE CHARGER The trickle charger uses a positive input on the RxD pin of the smart interface to power a current limited source feeding the battery, limiting the current to approximately 130mA. The charger is enabled by the thermistor in the battery pack, so it is inhibited if a battery pack is not fitted (this is necessary to prevent a voltage at the battery connector which could damage the radio when no battery is present).
SRP8000 SERIES VHF/UHF PORTABLE RADIO SECTION 4 - SERVICING CAUTION Metal Oxide Semiconductors (MOS) are used in this equipment; therefore the following predictions should be strictly observed, otherwise the devices may become damaged. Device leads should always be in contact with a conductive material to avoid the build-up of static charges.
Remove the Metal Frame Assembly (Refer to Figure 4.2) Use a small, flat bladed screwdriver to release the cast metal frame assembly from the bottom of the front casing. This action releases the radio PCB from the MMI PCB. Gently ease the frame assembly out of the front casing taking care not to damage the two flexi-circuits (lift the bottom of the frame so that it just clears the plastic casing, then gently slide the frame away from the top of the casing until it is released from the casing).
Figure 4.3 Removing the Metal Screen Remove the Radio PCB (Refer to Figure 4.4) Release the remaining flexi-circuit from the radio PCB as follows: Slide out the locking drawer of the PCB connector, SK6, (on the radio PCB). Use a very small flat bladed screwdriver.
Remove the Speaker and Microphone (Refer to Figure 4.5) Remove the speaker retaining clip. Lift the speaker / microphone assembly away from the front casing taking care not to damage the flexi-circuit. Figure 4.5 Removing the Speaker / Microphone Assembly Remove the MMI PCB (Refer to Figure 4.6) The MMI PCB is held in place by four plastic lugs on the front casing.
RE-ASSEMBLY Re-assembly is the reverse of dis-assembly. However: Examine the various seals before re-assembly and replace with new items if necessary. Slight outward deflection of the case walls will ease re-assembly of the MMI PCB behind the retaining lugs. Care must be taken when reconnecting the flexi-circuits to ensure that they are correctly aligned before pressing home the locking drawers on the connectors.
Test Equipment The following is a list of test equipment recommended for carrying out functional tests, setting-up and fault location. Alternative types may be used provided that they are known to have at least equivalent parameters and that corrections are made for any differences in parameters. Test Set Parameters Suitable Type...
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ALIGNING THE RADIO USING THE ALIGNMENT TOOL See Appendix D for details on installing the alignment tool and the use of the associated test equipment. Note: The alignment tool includes comprehensive on-line help text describing how to align the Radio. Receiver Tests Sennsitivity 0,3µV (0,35µV U0 and Tk bands) for 12dB SINAD unweighted.
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SRP8000 SERIES VHF/UHF PORTABLE RADIO SECTION 5 - PARTS LIST Antennae and Batteries Description Part No. Remarks Antenna Helical, E3 Band (67-74MHz) 0000 303 90004 Antenna Helical, E4 Band (74-81MHz) 0000 303 90005 Antenna Helical, E5 Band (81-88MHz) 0000 303 90006...
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Description Part No. Remarks User Memory Plug (UMP) 0000 138 10002 Vehicle Charger PA-VEHA Note: Ancillary items marked with an asterisk ‘ * ’ are non repairable and are NOT to be returned to the Central Repair Unit. Tranceiver Parts Description Part No.
SRP8000 SERIES VHF/UHF PORTABLE RADIO SECTION 6 - DIAGRAMS ANTENNA ANCILLARY SOCKET COVER FRONT CASE ON/OFF VOL CONTROL SWITCH MAT GASKET LOUDSPEAKER MIC/LS FLEXI L/S CLIP MMI PCB METAL SCREEN TOP FLEXI RADIO PCB FACILITY SOCKET CAST METAL FRAME BATTERY Figure 6.1 Exploded View of the Portable Radio...
Antenna Antenna Filter Part of MMI Filter Smart I/F Tx Power Amp Battery Connections Tx Power Amp 2nd I.F. Loudspeaker Battery Connections Rx Front End Part 2nd L.O. Rx Front End 2nd I.F. 2nd I.F. L.O. Power Tx Buffer Squelch Reference 1st I.F.
SRP8000 SERIES VHF/UHF PORTABLE RADIO APPENDIX A - BATTERY CHARGERS Single-pocket Desk-top Charger with PSU Two-pocket Desk-top Charger Six-pocket Multi-unit Charger Ten-pocket Multi-unit Charger Power Supply Unit Figure A.1 Desk-top and Multi-unit Battery Chargers INTRODUCTION WARNING This equipment is designed to meet relevant safety requirements.
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The chargers can accept: Single Pocket One battery. Desk-top Charger One radio with battery fitted. Two pocket Two batteries. Desk-top Charger Two radios with batteries fitted. One radio with battery fitted and one battery. Multi-unit Charger Six Pocket Ten Pocket Six batteries.
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OPERATION Each pocket of all charger units will accept a battery without radio, or a radio complete with battery. Radio with Battery To charge a battery connected to a radio, insert the radio into a charger pocket with the front of the radio towards the front of the charger.
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LED Indications (except single unit charger) Each charging pocket has a tri-colour LED to indicate the charger/battery status: Colour Indication Status Amber Power indicator Power on Green Battery ready Charging complete Battery not ready Charging Fault indication LED flashing, and colour, indicates fault: Invalid battery type Flashing amber Battery too hot...
SRP8000 SERIES VHF/UHF PORTABLE RADIO APPENDIX B - LAPEL SPEAKER / MICROPHONE Figure B.1 Lapel Loudspeaker / Microphone INTRODUCTION The lapel loudspeaker / microphone is a robust, lightweight, unit with an integral press-to-talk (PTT) switch and a headset socket. The unit connects to the portable radio via a 1,5m ‘curly’ cable with a 2,5mm (J1) and 3,5mm (J2) stereo jack plugs mounted in a single moulding.
Loudspeaker Impedance 16Ω ±2Ω. Power rating 0,3W nominal, 0,5W maximum. Headset socket 3,5mm - loudspeaker disconnected when jack inserted. Environmental Operating temperature range –20°C to +55°C. Storage temperature range –40°C to +80°C. white Headset Jack Mylar (2,5mm) Loudspeaker 160Ω 0,3W –...
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PARTS LIST Description Part No. Remarks Lapel LS/Mic, complete 0000 242 10001 TP0332/2...
Figure C.1 Headset INTRODUCTION The headset supported by the SRP8000 series portable radio is a single earpiece headset with boom microphone, in-line PTT switch and a VOX PTT function. The headset is connected to the portable radio via a 1,5m straight cable with a 2,5mm (J1) and 3,5mm (J2) stereo jack plugs mounted in a single moulding.
Earpiece Impedance 16Ω ±2Ω. Power rating 3mW continuous per earpiece, 10mW maximum. Environmental Operating temperature range –10°C to +55°C. Storage temperature range –40°C to +80°C. R6 150R Earpiece SW1 Manual/VOX PTT Switch BAV99 2,5mm Stereo R5 5k6 Plug SW1b Adjust 150R NJM2072D 0µ1...
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INTRODUCTION Purpose of this Section This section will help with the installation of the SRP8000 Series Alignment Tool. It lists the equipment required and how to set-up the PC to get optimum performance from the Alignment Tool. It also describes how to get started in connecting and aligning a radio.
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Software Requirements The PC must have an operating system that is compatible with the Alignment Tool. Compatible operating systems are Microsoft Windows™ version 3.1 or Windows 95. Notes: (i) The Alignment Tool will not run on Windows NT™ . (ii) It is not possible to install or use the Alignment Tool without one of these compatible Windows systems running.
Note that the tool should not be used until the computer has been re-started. When Windows is restarted, a Program Group named ‘SRP80 series Tools’ is displayed containing a Program Item ‘SRP80 series Alignment Tool’. This group may already contain the SRP8000 Series Programmer (if previously installed). TP0332/2...
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Installation Warnings Warnings that could occur during installation are shown in Table D.2. Warning Stage Occurring Action to Take Lack of Disk After installation drive and directory Free at least 10Mb of hard disk space Space have been selected before continuing with installation File In Use When installation or Windows Close any Windows applications that are...
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Alignment Tool Application window is displayed. It is possible to run the SRP8000 Series Programmer at the same time as the Alignment Tool; however, if both tools have the same serial communication port defined, one of these tools may lock out the serial port preventing its use by the other tool.
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To navigate the on-line Help using the keyboard, use the Tab key to move between highlighted topics. If you are unsure of the meaning of a term, select the Glossary key to display a list of terms. More assistance on using on-line Help may be accessed through the item How to Use Help on the Help window’s Help menu.
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If there are questions or problems, regarding the Alignment Tool, that cannot be answered using the On-line Help (see Using On-line Help on page D.5), support is available from Simoco Europe Ltd. Information on how to obtain the latest upgrades of Alignment Tool software is available also.
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If there are any comments regarding the Alignment Tool software, On-line Help or this section of the Service manual, it is requested that they are passed to the following address: SRP8000 Series Product Support Simoco Europe Ltd P O Box 24...
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Figure E.1 Trickle Charge Power Supply INTRODUCTION The SRP8000 series trickle charge power supply is an AC mains powered module with a two metre charging lead terminating in a 3,5mm mono jack plug. The mains power plug is an integral part of the module.
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Mechanical Weight Less than 300g. Supply Input Connections 13A 3-pin with plastic earth pin. Euro 2-pin. US 2-pin. Charging Connections Positive Tip of 3,5mm jack plug. Negative - Sleeve of 3,5mm jack plug. Environmental Storage Temperature : –30° to +85° C. Operational Temperature : 0°...
Figure F.1 Programming Lead INTRODUCTION The SRP8000 series portable radios are programmed via a PC serial port. A connecting cable (programming lead) is required. The PC end terminates in a 9-pin ‘D’ Type female connector and the radio end terminates in a 3,5mm and a 2,5mm stereo jack housed in a common moulding.
9-pin ‘D’ type 3,5mm Jack Plug 300 ohm, 0,125W (mounted inside ‘D’ type housing) 2 TxD 3 RxD 5 Ground 2,5mm Jack Plug 270 ohm, 0,125W (mounted inside ‘D’ type housing) Dual-jack moulding Figure F.2 Programming Lead Circuit PARTS LIST Description Part No.
SRP8000 SERIES VHF/UHF PORTABLE RADIO APPENDIX G - USER MEMORY PLUG Figure G.1 User Memory Plug INTRODUCTION The User Memory Plug (UMP) is used to transfer a radio customization from the radio to the UMP (store customization data), and from the UMP to the radio (update or reload customization).
DESCRIPTION The UMP provides 8Kb x 8 of non-volatile memory, accessed by the IIC bus. The memory address is A0 (Hex) BAT54CW x 3 AT24C64N-10SI 3,5mm Jack Plug 1µF 2,5mm Dummy Jack Plug Figure G.2 User Memory Plug Circuit PARTS LIST Description Part No.
Figure H.1 Vehicle Mount Attachment INTRODUCTION The Vehicle Mount Attachment is used to allow the SRP8000 series portable radio to be used in a vehicle and powered / trickle charged from the vehicle battery. The vehicle mount attachment consists of a moulding (holster) and a one metre long power lead.
Holster Vehicle Cigar Lighter Plug (DIN ISO4165) Power Lead (1 metre) –ve Contacts in base of holster Figure H.2 Vehicle Mount Attachment Circuit CAUTION A radio that is switched-off should NOT be left on trickle charge for more than 24 hours. CAUTION Do NOT attempt to charge a battery when the battery temperature is below 0°...
SRP8000 SERIES VHF/UHF PORTABLE RADIO APPENDIX I - PRP70 CHARGER POCKET ADAPTOR Portable Radio Charger Pocket Adaptor PRX7001 Desk-top Charger Figure I.1 PRP70 Charger Pocket Adaptor INTRODUCTION Using the PRP70 Charger Pocket Adaptor, batteries can be charged in PRX7001 or PRX7005 battery chargers.
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