Simoco SDP650 User Manual

SDP650 PORTABLE RADIO

USER MANUAL

TNM-U-E-0115, Issue – 1.4

June 2015

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PREFACE

DECLARATION

This User Manual covers the Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Operating Instructions for the SDP650
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

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DOCUMENT HISTORY

Issue

Date

Comments

1.0

January 2013

Initial Issue.

1.1

July 2013

Additional General Precaution added, plus changes to Support
page email addresses.

1.2

August 2013

1.3

October 2013

Details of Technical Support Ticket System added to Support
page.

1.4

9 June 2015

FCC Part 15 Compliance added to WARNINGS page, plus
changes to RF Exposure Compliance Distances for Bodyworn
applications (Table 1). Details of Duplex Operation included
(Section 4.9).

RELATED DOCUMENTS

1. TNM-M-E-0033. SDP600 Series DMR Portable Radio Transceivers – Service Manual.

2. TNM-U-E-0117. SDP650 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 ................................................................................................................................ 6

Personal Safety ............................................................................................................................ 7

Warnings ...................................................................................................................................... 7

Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Guidelines (United States and Canada) ...................... 9

General Notes ............................................................................................................................ 12

Simoco Support ......................................................................................................................... 13

Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................. 15

Glossary ..................................................................................................................................... 16

1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 17

1.1 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................ 17

1.2 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................... 17

1.3 FEATURES ........................................................................................................................ 17

2 GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................... 18

2.1 PREPARING THE RADIO FOR USE....................................................................................... 18

2.1.1 Charging the Battery .............................................................................................. 18

2.1.1.1 Procedure ..................................................................................................... 18

2.1.2 Fitting the Battery ................................................................................................... 19

2.1.3 Fitting the Antenna ................................................................................................. 19

2.1.4 Fitting the Belt Clip ................................................................................................. 20

2.1.5 Fitting Audio Accessory/Programming Cable ......................................................... 20

2.2 CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................... 20

3 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS .............................................................................................. 21

4 FUNCTIONS AND FACILITIES ........................................................................................... 23

DISPLAY .................................................................................................................................... 23

4.1 SWITCH ON/SWITCH OFF .................................................................................................. 23

4.2 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .................................................................................................. 23

4.3 SELECTING A ZONE ........................................................................................................... 24

4.4 SELECTING A CHANNEL..................................................................................................... 24

4.5 MAKING A CALL (TRANSMITTING) ...................................................................................... 24

4.6 RECEIVING ....................................................................................................................... 25

4.6.1 Received Individual Calls ....................................................................................... 25

4.7 EMERGENCY ALARM ......................................................................................................... 25

4.7.1 Receiving Emergency Calls.................................................................................... 25

4.7.2 Making an Emergency Call .................................................................................... 25

4.8 SCAN FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................. 26

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4.8.1 Scan Screen .......................................................................................................... 26

4.9 DUPLEX OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 27

4.9.1 Setup – Infrastructure ............................................................................................. 27

4.9.2 Setup – SDP650 .................................................................................................... 27

4.9.3 Receiving Duplex Calls on the SDP650 ................................................................. 27

4.9.4 Initiating Duplex Calls from the SDP650 ................................................................. 27

4.9.5 Disconnecting the call ............................................................................................ 27

5 MENU SYSTEM .................................................................................................................. 29

5.1 MENU NAVIGATION ........................................................................................................... 30

6 MENU SCREENS ................................................................................................................ 31

6.1 CHANNEL MENU ............................................................................................................... 31

6.2 ZONE MENU ..................................................................................................................... 31

6.3 SETUP MENU .................................................................................................................... 32

6.4 USER OPTIONS MENU ....................................................................................................... 32

6.5 MUTE ADJUST MENU ........................................................................................................ 32

6.6 CONTACT MENU ............................................................................................................... 33

6.7 RADIO INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 34

6.8 RSSI MENU ...................................................................................................................... 34

6.9 CALL LOG ........................................................................................................................ 34

6.10 SCAN MENU ..................................................................................................................... 35

6.11 CONTRAST MENU ............................................................................................................. 35

6.12 ALERT VOLUME MENU ...................................................................................................... 36

6.13 SPEAKER VOLUME MENU .................................................................................................. 36

6.14 KEY BEEPS ...................................................................................................................... 36

6.15 BACKLIGHT ...................................................................................................................... 37

6.16 BRIGHTNESS MENU........................................................................................................... 37

7 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 39

7.1 CHANNEL UP AND DOWN .................................................................................................. 39

7.2 ZONE UP AND DOWN ......................................................................................................... 39

7.3 SCAN ON/OFF .................................................................................................................. 39

7.4 SKIP ................................................................................................................................. 39

7.5 TALK AROUND ON/OFF ..................................................................................................... 39

7.6 LOW POWER .................................................................................................................... 39

7.7 GO TO CHANNEL A, B, C OR D .......................................................................................... 39

7.7.1 Go To Contact A, B, C or D .................................................................................... 39

7.8 MENU ............................................................................................................................... 39

7.9 ZONE, CHANNEL, CONTACT AND MUTE .............................................................................. 39

7.10 RESET .............................................................................................................................. 40

7.11 SPEAKER MUTE ................................................................................................................ 40

7.12 MAN DOWN ...................................................................................................................... 40

7.13 LONE WORKER ................................................................................................................. 40

8 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................... 42

APPENDICES

A ALERT TONES AND MESSAGES.

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LIST OF FIGURES

Page

Figure 1. Fitting the Battery. ......................................................................................................... 19

Figure 2. Fitting the Antenna. ....................................................................................................... 19

Figure 3. Fitting the Belt Clip. ....................................................................................................... 20

Figure 4. Fitting Audio Accessory/Programming Cable. ............................................................... 20

Figure 5. SDP650 Controls. ................................................................................................ ......... 21

Figure 6. Default screen. .............................................................................................................. 23

Figure 7. Typical display sequence after Switch On. .................................................................... 23

Figure 8. Duplex Setup in FPP. .................................................................................................... 27

Figure 9. FPP – PTT TX Control for Duplex Call. ................................ ......................................... 28

Figure 10. FPP – Earpiece Volume and Mic Gain settings. .......................................................... 28

Figure 11. Menu Navigation (Example). ....................................................................................... 30

Figure 12. Channel Menu. ............................................................................................................ 31

Figure 13. Zone Menu. ................................................................................................................. 31

Figure 14. Setup Menu................................................................................................................. 32

Figure 15. User Options Menu. .................................................................................................... 32

Figure 16. Mute Adjust screen. .................................................................................................... 33

Figure 17. Contact Menu screen. ................................................................................................. 33

Figure 18. Radio Information Menu. ............................................................................................. 34

Figure 19. Radio Information screens. ......................................................................................... 34

Figure 20. RSSI Menu.................................................................................................................. 34

Figure 21. Call Log Menu screen. ................................................................................................ 35

Figure 22. Scan Menu. ................................................................................................................. 35

Figure 23. Contrast Menu screen. ................................................................................................ 35

Figure 24. Alert Volume Menu screen. ......................................................................................... 36

Figure 25 Speaker Volume Menu. ................................................................................................ 36

Figure 26. Key Beeps Menu screen. ............................................................................................ 37

Figure 27. Backlight Menu screen. ............................................................................................... 37

Figure 28. Brightness Menu screen.............................................................................................. 37

LIST OF TABLES

Page

Table 1. RF Exposure Compliance Distances. ............................................................................. 11

Table 2. RF Exposure Compliance DMR Duplex (2.5 Watts Burst Power). .................................. 11

Table 3. Charge Indications. ........................................................................................................ 19

Table 4. SDP650 – Controls......................................................................................................... 22

Table 5. LED Indications. ............................................................................................................. 22

Table 6. SDP650 DMR Portable Radio Accessories. ................................................................... 42

Table A1. Alert Tones. ................................................................................................................. 44

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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 THIS 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 PAR­600CLIP and the extension speaker microphone types are PAR-9180LMS2-2, PAR­9180LMW1 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 SDP650 DMR Portable Radio
Transceiver including Getting Started, Front Panel Controls, Basic Functions and Facilities, 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: [e-mail]
Tel: UK: 08717 411 050
International: [phone]
Fax: UK: 08717 411 049
International: [phone]

Sales

E-mail [e-mail]

Marketing

E-mail [e-mail]

Australian Customer Services

Email: [e-mail]
Tel: Within Australia: 1300 363 607
International: [phone]

US Customer Services

Email: [e-mail]

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: [e-mail]
Simoco Australasia: [e-mail]
Simoco Americas: [e-mail]

Technical Support Helplines

Simoco EMEA: Tel: UK: 08717 411 040
International: [phone]

Simoco Australasia: Tel: Within Australia: 1300 363 607
International: [phone]

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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

Meaning

AC

Alternating Current

ANSI

American National Standards Institute

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

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

PABX

Private Automatic Branch Exchange

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 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’.

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 are 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 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 SDP650 Series Radios.

1.2 CONFIGURATION

Before the SDP650 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 SDP650 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.

 Simple display for easy four character channel identification.
 Two side programmable keys and two front programmable keys.
 Easy access up-and-down channel change.

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2 GETTING STARTED

This User Manual covers the basic operation of the Simoco SDP650 Digital Portable radios.
The radios are 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.

The SRP650 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 counterclockwise.

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 SDP650 radio can be used it must be configured using the 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 SDP650 portable Radios have the following features:

 Multiple programmable dedicated Function Buttons.
 Function buttons also have a second function provided by a longer button press.
 Multi-coloured LED for a clear indication of radio status.
 Simple display for easy four character channel identification.

The Controls of the SDP650 Portable radio are shown below in Figures 5.

Figure 5. SDP650 Controls.

The functions of each of the controls are detailed overleaf in Table 4.

Nav

Up

Nav

Down

1

2
3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

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Table 4. SDP650 – 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; counterclockwise 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. Allows multifunction knob to select zone if held
down.

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. Allows multifunction knob to select channel if held
down.

9

Display

10

Function Key F1

–

Prog. function key. Default – Menu Select.

11

Function Key F11

Prog. function key. Default – Start Call.

12

Function Key F12

Prog. function key. Default – End Call, Cancel, power On/Off.

13

Function Key F4

=

Prog. function key. Default – Back.

14

Nav-Up F7

▲

Prog. function key. Default – Up key for scrolling.

Nav-Down F8

▼

Prog. function key. Default – Down key for scrolling.

15

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 FUNCTIONS AND FACILITIES

DISPLAY

The display shows text information relevant to the selected Menu Screen.

Figure 6. Default screen.

The Name field (e.g. C1s1) shows the selected entry from the current screen (e.g. from the
Channel List).

The F1 button is used to access the available Menu options. Where menu selection is not
required, this button can be reprogrammed to perform other functions in this screen.

The Nav Up (▲) and Nav Down (▼) buttons scroll up and down through the available selections
within a Menu Screen.

The F1, F2, F3 and F4 buttons are programmable function buttons, in this screen.

4.1 SWITCH ON/SWITCH OFF

Press and hold down the On/Off button for approximately 2 seconds to switch the radio ON.

The display will illuminate and briefly show an “Opening Message” (arranged by your dealer) and

the Selcall Identity of the radio (if used).
After a brief time the display will show the selected channel (see Figure 7 below), at which time the

radio is ready for use.

Figure 7. Typical display sequence after Switch On.

Pressing and holding the On/Off button for approximately 2 seconds will switch the radio Off.
If the radio Inactivity Timer is enabled, the radio will automatically turn off after several hours of

inactivity (i.e. no buttons pressed). The radio will emit warning beeps for 10 seconds prior to
switching off. Pressing any button will reset this timer.

The radio can also be set up to switch on automatically with the Vehicle Ignition whenever the
vehicle is started.

4.2 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

After turning the radio on, to adjust the volume, rotate the volume control knob clockwise to
increase it or counter-clockwise to decrease it.

C1s 1

C

1

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4.3 SELECTING A ZONE

Zones are groups of channels that are intended to be used in a particular geographical or
functional zone (e.g. North, South, Security, Fire Control). The radio supports up to 40 zones,
each with a maximum of 250 channels. A radio must have at least one zone defined to be
functional and a channel may be used in more than one zone.

A Zone can be selected as follows:
1 Through menu selection:

1.1 Go to the Zone menu, use the ▲ and ▼ keys to choose the required zone and press
the F1 key to select it.

2 By using the function keys:

2.1 From the main default screen, a zone can quickly be selected by pressing the ‘Zone
Up’ or ‘Zone Down’ function keys when these have been programmed.

4.4 SELECTING A CHANNEL

The radio can have up to 2000 channels in its channel database.
A channel can be selected as follows:
1 Through menu selection:

1.1 Go to the Channel menu, use the ▲ and ▼ keys to choose the required channel and
press theF1 key to select it.

2 By using the function keys:

2.1 From the main default screen, a channel can quickly be selected by pressing the
‘Channel Up’ or ‘Channel Down’ function keys when these have been programmed.

4.5 MAKING A CALL (TRANSMITTING)

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 transmissions are

occurring.
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 important to wait a short time (0.5 secs) between pressing the PTT button 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

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.

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If you wish to talk to other groups or individuals these can be selected on the contact menu or
dialled before pressing the PTT.

Notes:

(i).

A channel may be programmed as Receive-only or Transmit Inhibit, which can

disallow PTT. A continuous tone will be heard if PTT is attempted.

(ii).

A Transmit Limit Timer may be setup that limits a single continuous transmission.

The last 10 seconds before the timer expires may be accompanied by warning tones.

A call can be made as follows:
1 Go to the ‘Contact’ or ‘Call Log’ menus.
2 Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to select the contact you wish to call.
3 Press the PTT key to transmit the call.

4.6 RECEIVING

The radio will listen on the displayed Channel. Changing channels can be achieved by either:

 Pressing the ▲ ▼ buttons; or
 Pressing a “Go-to-Channel” Function Button, refer to Section 7.7.

When receiving a call, press the PTT key within the preset time period to call back.

4.6.1 Received Individual Calls

Unanswered received Individual calls addressed to the radio are stored in radio memory.
The caller UID may be viewed, answered and deleted by the user as desired.
A newly received individual call addressed to the radio sounds an alert tone periodically until the

user presses any key.
If the caller UID of a newly received unanswered call is already in the Call Log list, the old Call Log

record of that UID will be replaced by the new record and added to the top of the list.
To view/answer/delete received call records, select the Call Log menu option.

4.7 EMERGENCY ALARM

4.7.1 Receiving Emergency Calls

When an emergency call is being received, a message will be displayed on the default screen
‘EMG’ indicating the radio unit sending the emergency call.

4.7.2 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:

 Normal. The radio will continue to respond to PTT, channel change etc.

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 Frozen. The screen will freeze in the state it was in before the emergency mode became

active. The Emergency mode message will not be displayed, thus, showing no sign to the
observer that the emergency mode has been triggered.

 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.
Turning the radio off and on will disable emergency mode.

4.8 SCAN 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.

If scanning is enabled on your radio, press the F4 button from the Main Channel Screen to enter
Scan Mode, or 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 3 seconds) before resuming scanning.

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.

4.8.1 Scan Screen

The display screen during scanning shows the name of the current Scan-Group (e.g. West), which
can be changed using the ▲ ▼ buttons. (User Scan Groups can be edited by the User).

The Scan Screen does not time-out.
Press the F4 button to exit to the Main Channel screen.
The ▲ and ▼ buttons allow access to the other screens (not Main Channel Screen). When these

other menus time-out, the display returns to the Scan Screen.
In the Scan Screen the function buttons are assigned as follows:

 F1 Go to other Menus.
 F3 Skip channel (only while receiving a signal).
 F4 Exit scanning.

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The F3 button temporarily deletes (skips) the channel from the Scan-Group. Skip is only active
when stopped on a channel. Skipped channels are restored when a different Scan Group is
selected or if Scan is exited. The Priority Channel cannot be skipped.

4.9 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.

4.9.1 Setup – Infrastructure

In SDMT, on the Subscribers configuration page, ensure that the ‘Mode’ for the relevant Portable

Radio ID is set to ‘Duplex Mode’.

4.9.2 Setup – SDP650

In the FPP, on the Systems branch of the navigation tree, ensure that the ‘Outgoing Telephony

Calls are Duplex’ checkbox is selected. See Figure 8 below.

Figure 8. Duplex Setup in FPP.

4.9.3 Receiving Duplex Calls on the SDP650

In a Full Off Air Call Set Up (FOACSU) system, the radio will start ringing. Calls can be answered
by pressing either the PTT button or the green connect button.

For Off Air Call Set Up (OACSU) systems, the radio will automatically answer any incoming duplex
calls.

For this model, no icons or text notifications are displayed to indicate that this call type is a duplex
call.

4.9.4 Initiating Duplex Calls from the SDP650

Duplex calls can only be achieved on the SDP650 radio if the contact is pre-configured within the
channels contact list.

To initiate a duplex call, from the main menu select ‘PHBK’, navigate to the desired contact, and
press either the PTT or green dial button. An audible ringing tone will be heard while waiting for
the recipient to answer in FOACSU systems.

4.9.5 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.

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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 9 below.

Figure 9. 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 10

below.

Figure 10. FPP – Earpiece Volume and Mic Gain settings.

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5 MENU SYSTEM

This section details the operation of the menu system for the SDP650 Portable Radio.
The SDP650 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.

Pressing the F1 key from the top-level channel screen enters the menu system. The 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.
 Radio Status.
 Help.
 Display Test
 Test Mode.
 Text Message.
 Call Log.

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 Setup 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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5.1 MENU NAVIGATION

Pressing the F1 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 or the Menu timeout will exit automatically. Generally,
pressing the F4 key while in a menu backs up to the next highest level of menu and the F1 key
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 11. 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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6 MENU SCREENS

The menu structure on the SDP650 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 Setup

Menu list and the User Options Menu list.
In the default configuration, the Main Menu contains the Channel, Zone and Setup menus. This

allows access to the second ‘Setup’ menu level.
The Main Menu can be accessed from the default screen by selecting the F1 button.
To access any of the menu options from the Main, Setup or User Options Menus, use the ▲ and

▼ keys to scroll through the lists until the required menu option is displayed and then press the F1
button.

Pressing the F4 key at any point will go back to the previous screen.

6.1 CHANNEL MENU

The Channel menu allows the user to select the communication channel to be used within a Zone.

Figure 12. Channel Menu.

The Channel Screen shows the currently selected channel. Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to scroll
through the other available channels and press the F1 key to select it.

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.

6.2 ZONE MENU

The Zone menu allows the user to change Zones. A Zone is normally defined as a group of radio
channels with a common operational role.

Figure 13. Zone Menu.

Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to choose the required Zone. Press the F1 key to select the required

Zone. The radio will return to the default screen and select the first channel in the new Zone.

CHAN

C

1

s

1

ZONE

Zn 01

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Direct access to the ‘Zone’ menu from other screens can also be programmed to one of the
function buttons with the FPP.

6.3 SETUP MENU

The Setup Menu allows the user to access a programmable selection of the menu options. These
menu options can be programmed into the Setup Menu with the FPP. The FPP User can choose
to add any, all or none of the menu options to the Setup menu as required. If the Setup Menu
option is not included in the Main Menu list, the Setup Menu will not be accessible to the radio
user.

Figure 14. Setup Menu.

From the Setup menu screen, press F1 to access the sub-menu options. Using the ▼ and ▲
keys, scroll through the available Setup sub-menu options. Press the F1 key to access the menu
option required.

The Setup menu structure may include, for example:

 Radio Info (Radio software and hardware information);
 RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication);
 Test Mode;
 Mute Adjust; or
 Help.

6.4 USER OPTIONS MENU

The User 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,
the display contrast, speaker and alert tone volume control limitations, and the key beeps function.

Figure 15. User Options Menu.

From the User Options menu screen, press F1 to access the sub-menu options. Using the ▼ and
▲ keys, scroll through the available sub-menu items. Press the F1 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 User Options menu items is contained later in this section.

6.5 MUTE ADJUST MENU

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.

OPT

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Figure 16. Mute Adjust screen.

The default Mute Adjustment range is from 0 – 15. The mute adjustment setting will be applied to
all the radio’s analogue channels.

The SDM600 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 F1 key to save the selected mute

setting and return to the previous screen.

Direct access to the ‘Mute Adjust’ screen from other screens can also be programmed to one of

the function buttons with the FPP.

6.6 CONTACT MENU

The Contact 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 17. Contact Menu screen.

Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to scroll through the available contacts.

4

MUTE

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Pressing the PTT key will place a call to the selected contact.

6.7 RADIO INFORMATION

The Radio Information menu provides the User with information about the specific radio such as
the Radio ID, Serial Number, Software Version, etc.

The ‘Radio Info’ screens are read-only screens.

Press the F1 key to access the different information screens. Using the ▼ and ▲ keys, select the

required radio information item from the list.

Figure 18. Radio Information Menu.

Press the F1 key to display the specific information screen. Press the F4 key to return to the next
highest menu level.

Figure 19. Radio Information screens.

6.8 RSSI MENU

The RSSI menu displays the signal strength 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.

Figure 20. RSSI Menu.

A lower RSSI number indicates a stronger signal, i.e. –80 dBm is a stronger signal than –100 dBm.

6.9 CALL LOG

The Call Log menu displays the list of received individual call records for the radio. The most
recently received call record is displayed at the top of the list.

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Figure 21. Call Log Menu screen.

The stored record will display either the name of the caller from the phone book or, if the ID is not
known to the Contact list, the user ID will be displayed.

The Call Log list can be used like the Contacts menu to re-call radio entities that have called
before.

The ▼ and ▲ keys can be used to scroll through the Call Log. Pressing the F1 key will display the

details of selected call record.
Pressing the PTT key will place a call to the selected contact.
To return to the previous Menu level, press the F4 key.

6.10 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 be programmed to a toggle key.

Figure 22. Scan Menu.

Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to select either the scan On or Off function. Press the F1 key initiate the
action.

6.11 CONTRAST MENU

The Contrast menu allows the user to change the “contrast” of control units display (when
adjustable). This optimises the LCD display drives for the best contrast at varying viewing angles
and lighting conditions.

Figure 23. Contrast Menu screen.

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Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to choose the required contrast level. Press the F1 key to save the

selected contrast level and return to the main default screen.

6.12 ALERT VOLUME MENU

This 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.

Figure 24. Alert Volume Menu screen.

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 F1’ key.

Note.

A minimum Alert Level may be set by the FPP to ensure that the Alerts can always be
heard from the speaker.

6.13 SPEAKER VOLUME MENU

This menu allows the User to set the start-up value of the radio’s audio volume control for user
comfort.

Figure 25 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 F1 key.

6.14 KEY BEEPS

The Key Beeps menu allows the User to enable or disable the acoustic feedback signals
associated with pressing the function keys on the control unit.

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Figure 26. Key Beeps Menu screen.

Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to select the key beeps On or Off as required.
Press the F1 key to initiate the action and return to the main default screen.

6.15 BACKLIGHT

The Backlight menu allows the User to select the timeout period of the control unit’s backlight.
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.

The maximum backlight timeout period is programmed by the FPP. The numerical values on the
display are in seconds. The choices available for the backlight timeout period are: Always Off;
Always On, 2, 5, 10 and 20 secs.

Figure 27. Backlight Menu screen.

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 F1 key.

6.16 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.

Figure 28. Brightness Menu screen.

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Use the ▼ and ▲ keys to select the required brightness level.
To accept and save the setting and return to the main default screen, press the F1 key.

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7 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Special functions can be programmed to each of the keys/buttons on the SDP650 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.

7.1 CHANNEL UP AND DOWN

These function keys will change the channel in the upward or downward directions.

7.2 ZONE UP AND DOWN

These function keys will change the zone in the upward or downward directions.

7.3 SCAN ON/OFF

These function keys will start and stop Scanning.

7.4 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.

7.5 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 mobiles 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.

7.6 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.

7.7 GO TO CHANNEL A, B, C OR D

These functions allow specific zones and channels to be allocated to the keys rather than having to
navigate through the menu system or using the ▲ and ▼ buttons.

7.7.1 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.

7.8 MENU

The Menu function key is used for accessing the menu system.

7.9 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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7.10 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.

7.11 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.

7.12 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.

7.13 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.

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8 ACCESSORIES

The accessories that are available for the SDP650 Portable Radio are listed below in Table 6.
Contact Simoco for further information.

Table 6. SDP650 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-ACCORD­XX8)

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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APPENDICES

A1 ALERT TONES AND MESSAGES

ALERT TONES

The Alert Tones supported by the SDP600 Series Portable Radios 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 1 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.
Used 5 sec before Lone Worker time limit expires.

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