Simoco SRM9030plus Operating Instructions Manual

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SRM9030plus Mobile Radio

Transceiver

Conventional – PMR

Operating Instructions

Comgroup Australia Pty. Ltd.

1270 Ferntree Gully Road

Scoresby

Victoria, 3179

Australia

TNM-U-E-0092 Issue 1.1a

January 2010

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Associated Documentation

The following documentation is available for use with the SRM9000 series of products:

TNM-I-E-0005 SRM9000 Series Installation Instructions

TNM-M-E-0001 SRM9000 Service Manual

TNM-U-E-0012 SRM9020 Trunked Operating Instructions

TNM-U-E-0013 SRM9020 PMR Operating Instructions

TNM-U-E-0085

TNM-U-E-0086 SRM9020plus PMR Operating Instructions

TNM-U-E-0065 SRM9022 Trunked Operating Instructions

TNM-U-E-0063 SRM9022 PMR Operating Instructions

TNM-U-E-0004 SRM9030 Trunked Operating Instructions

TNM-U-E-0003 SRM9030 PMR Operating Instructions

TNM-U-E-0093

TNM-U-E-0094

TNM-U-E-0087

The Simoco web site also has a comprehensive list of documentation available for download.

www.simoco.com

SRM9020

SRM9030

plus

Trunked Operating Instructions

plus

Trunked Operating Instructions

plus

P25 Operating Instructions

plus

Brief User Guide

About This Document

This publication is copyright and no part may be reproduced without prior permission of Comgroup Australia Pty Ltd.

Due to our policy of continuous improvement to our products and services, technical specifications and claims, correct at time of publication, may be subject to variation without prior notice.

Comgroup Australia has endeavoured to ensure that the information in this document is fairly and accurately stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or omissions.

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Safety

Do NOT operate your radio, without a handsfree kit, whilst driving a vehicle.

Do NOT operate your radio in an explosive atmosphere.

Obey the 'Turn Off Two-way Radios' signs where these are posted, e.g. on a petrol station forecourt.

Do NOT touch the antenna while the radio is transmitting.

Do NOT operate the radio if the antenna has become disconnected or damaged.

Hints for Using the Radio

When speaking, hold the microphone a few centimetres from your mouth and speak across it, rather than into it.

Keep the length of your conversation to a minimum and replace the microphone on its cradle after use.

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.

To avoid unnecessary drain on the vehicle battery, keep the engine running when transmitting for extensive periods of time.

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................1

1.1 Overview......................................................................................................1

1.2 Installation ...................................................................................................1

2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...........................................................................2

3. MENU SYSTEM...............................................................................................3

3.1 Menu Navigation .........................................................................................3

5. COMMON FUNCTIONS AND FACILITIES....................................................12

MAIN MENU SCREENS ..................................................................................5

4.1 Channels Screen.........................................................................................5

4.2 Phonebook Screen .....................................................................................6

4.3 Status Screen ..............................................................................................7

4.4 Stored Calls Screen (Selcall) .....................................................................8

4.5 Stored Calls (Text Message) ......................................................................9

4.6 Send Message ...........................................................................................11

4.7 Setup Screen .............................................................................................11

5.1 Switch-On/Switch-Off ...............................................................................12

5.1.1 Volume Adjustment .................................................................................12

5.2 Receiving...................................................................................................13

5.3 Transmitting ..............................................................................................14

5.3.1 VOX Operation ........................................................................................14

5.4 SELCALL Functions .................................................................................15

5.4.1 Receiving a Selcall ..................................................................................15

5.4.2 Sending a Selcall .....................................................................................15

5.4.3 Other Selcall Functions ...........................................................................15

5.5 Scan Functions .........................................................................................16

5.5.1 Scan Screen ............................................................................................17

5.5.2 Scan-Edit Screen.....................................................................................18

5.6 MUTE Level Setting ..................................................................................18

5.7 DTMF Operation ........................................................................................18

5.8 External alert .............................................................................................19

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5.9 Auxiliary Output ........................................................................................19

6. SETUP ...........................................................................................................20

6.1 Setup Sub-Menus......................................................................................20

6.1.1 User Options............................................................................................21

6.1.2 Mute Adjust..............................................................................................21

6.1.3 Phone Book Edit ......................................................................................22

6.1.4 Alert Volume ............................................................................................24

6.1.5 Information...............................................................................................25

6.1.6 Network ...................................................................................................26

7. SPECIAL FUNCTION BUTTONS ..................................................................27

7.1 Monitor.......................................................................................................27

7.2 Squelch Defeat ..........................................................................................27

7.3 Reset ..........................................................................................................27

7.4 Scan ...........................................................................................................27

7.5 Auxiliary.....................................................................................................27

7.6 Send-2........................................................................................................27

7.7 Transpond .................................................................................................27

7.8 CTCSS........................................................................................................27

7.9 Mute ...........................................................................................................27

7.10 External Alert .........................................................................................27

7.11 Go to Chan A, B, C, D ............................................................................28

7.12 Special Enc 1…8 ....................................................................................28

7.13 Alarm ......................................................................................................28

7.14 Repeater Defeat .....................................................................................28

7.15 Low Power .............................................................................................28

7.16 Handsfree (VOX) ....................................................................................28

7.17 DTMF Mode ............................................................................................28

7.18 Scrambler On/Off ...................................................................................28

8. OPTIONS .......................................................................................................29

8.1 Quick Release Transceiver Kit ................................................................29

8.2 Microphone/Control Head Extension Lead.............................................29

8.3 VOX Handsfree Option .............................................................................29

8.4 Internal Systems and Interface Option (MA-DMAP) ...............................29

8.5 Internal GPS and I/O Option (MA-ASIG) ..................................................29

8.6 Cross-linked Cable ...................................................................................29

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8.7 600 Ohm Interface Option (MA-SIXOHM) ................................................29

8.8 Desk Top Base Kit (MA-DESKBAS30U) ..................................................29

9. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................30

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 O

The SRM9000 Series Radios are versatile Digital Signal Processor (DSP) controlled, two-way mobile radios. The SRM9000 Series is available in a number of frequency bands and versions for specific applications. This manual describes the operation of the SRM9030 PMR variant.

The radio consists of a Transceiver unit that may be mounted in the vehicle boot or under a seat, and a Control Unit, which is designed to mount on the vehicle console or within view and reach of the driver. A microphone and speaker connected to the control unit provide the audio interface.

The radio is software programmable and it can be customised to the operational requirements of your particular fleet. Your Simoco representative can help in programming your radio facilities to meet your present and future requirements.

This guide describes the facilities that are currently available and can be programmed into the SRM9030

VERVIEW

plus

1.2 I

NSTALLATION

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

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Strength

On/Off/ Volume

Function Buttons

Keypad for DTMF,

Channel or Selcall Entry

Push for 2 seconds to switch the radio On or Off. Rotate

These buttons can be customised for different functions.

This button is programmable for a special operation, e.g.

2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Tx/Rx LED

100

Channel Number

Label 1

Label 2

Chan Name

Label 3

Label 4

Channel Name

Function

Signal

Button #5

Figure 1 – SRM9030

Button/ Control Button Function

On/Off/Volume

Rx/Tx/Power LED

Button Labels

to set volume to the desired level.

Green LED when receiving, Red LED when transmitting.

Send Selcall

Menu Scroll Channel Scroll

plus

Control Head

Clear / Reset

Green Handset

Red Handset

Used to place a call to the displayed Selcall identity.

Used to end a call, backspace /Clear dialstrings entries and return to the Main Menu Screen

Keypad

Used to dial numbers, select channels and edit text

Scroll Up/Down Scroll between Menu Screens

Scroll Left/Right

Scroll through lists (within a Menu Screen)

Function Button F1

Displayed “soft” labels indicate the button function.

Function Button F2

Function Button F3

Function Button F4

Function Button F5

Emergency Call.

Function Button F6 On Mic. This button is programmable for a special operation.

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3. MENU SYSTEM

The SRM9030

plus

radio software uses a programmed Menu structure to enable the operator to access all of the radio options. The structure of the menu (comprising up to thirteen screens) can be programmed to meet the specific needs of individual customers. Figure 2 illustrates the complete menu structure of the radio.

Any or all of the Screens can be programmed or hidden with the following provisos:

Main Menu

The

•

The Setup Sub-Menus provide access to the radio setup parameters.

•

• When options are placed in a

menu in the

• Both the

provides access to the usual Screens required to operate the radio.

Main Menu

selection.

and the

Setup Sub-Menu, Setup

Setup

submenus can each hold up to ten Screens.

should be offered as a sub

Programming of menus is a configuration task normally performed by the system manager using programmer software.

3.1 M

ENU NAVIGATION

The Up/Down Arrow buttons enable you to scroll from the Main Menu through all of the Menu Screens.

The Left/Right Arrow buttons enable you to scroll through the available selections within a Menu Screen.

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Options

Mute

Adjust

Contrast

Phone

Book Edit

Alert

Volume

Information

Network

Setup

Keybeeps, Backlight

DTMF and Dual Watch

Send

List of Predefined Selcall Status Messages

Received Selcall Status Messages and Text Data Messages

Sends a Text Message

Main Menu

Default

Channel

Screen

Phone

Book

Status

Stored

Calls

Message

Submenus

User

Change Phone Book entries

Adjust Display Contrast

Mute Level adjust

Alert Tone level setting

Programmer File

Setup

description SW Version Radio Serial No.

Trunk Network 1/2 or Conventional Channel Selection

Figure 2 - Menu Navigation

Note: This is an example only. Menu entries are customised from the Field Programmer.

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4. MAIN MENU SCREENS

4.1 C

HANNELS SCREEN

The Channels Screen shows the current channel and allows it to be changed.

The Name Field shows the selected entry from the current Screen (e.g. from Channel List).

The Message Line provides additional information in the current Screen. (e.g. Name of Voting or MultiAx channel when stopped on a channel)

The RSSI Bars on the bottom left of the screen indicate the signal strength of the current channel.

Displayed Labels show the function of the F1…F4 buttons. Pressing one of these buttons will execute the function.

The Scan-Groups field shows the User Scan Groups (1, 2, 3, or 4) that the current channel is a member of.

Several Icons can be displayed as shown below:

ICONS INDICATION

The rotating arrow icon indicates that the radio is in Scan, Vote or MultiAx

Mode. This icon disappears when the radio is locked on a channel.

The envelope icon indicates that there are one or more stored calls.

The outline speaker icon indicates that a signal is present but the speaker

audio is muted, e.g. channel in use by another Selcall/CTCSS identity.

The solid speaker icon indicates that speaker audio is enabled, e.g. during a

Call.

This symbol indicates whether the radio has been “CALLED”

or if it is in the “ON-CALL” state.

The Chevron is shown against a function to show that it is turned ON

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The Left/Right Arrow buttons scroll through the entries within the current Menu Screen (e.g. Channels).

The Up/Down Arrow buttons go to other Menu Screens.

The Green Handset button will send the Channel-Encode selcall (with

Entry

and/or

Saved Status Value

) if enabled, refer to Sections 4.2 and 4.3.

Current Phonebook

The Red Handset button performs a backspace function if a keypad entered number is present on the Message Line - or if held for more than two seconds then the whole numberstring is cleared.

The Keypad may be used to enter numbers directly, which temporarily appear on the Message-Line, e.g. Changing channels from the keypad can be done by entering the channel number and pressing the ‘#’ button.

Note: If DTMF is enabled then pressing keypad buttons will send the corresponding DTMF

tone.

4.2 P

HONEBOOK SCREEN

This Screen need only be accessed if Selcall is used. Selcall Identity information is stored for various users and calls can be placed to them from this Screen.

The Left/Right Arrow buttons scroll through the Phonebook entries.

Pressing the Green Handset button will place a call to the displayed identity.

Alternatively, if the Identity Number is known, the Keypad can be used to enter the number, which is sent when the Green Handset button or # is pressed.

The Red Handset button will backspace through keypad entered numbers, or it will exit back to the Main Channel Screen if none.

The Up/Down Arrow buttons go to other Menu Screens.

Notes:

1 If the Selcall requires a Status to be included then the Saved-Status-Value will be

used. (See description of Status Section 4.3)

2 The Identity shown on the display when this Screen is exited may be referenced from

other Menu Screens and is called the Current-Phonebook-Entry.

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4.3 S

TATUS SCREEN

This Screen need only be accessed if Selcall is used. Selcall Status is stored here and can be sent from this Screen.

The Left/Right Arrow buttons scroll through the Status List entries.

Pressing the Green Handset button will send the displayed Status to the

Entry

Current-Phonebook-

Alternatively, if the Status Number is known, the Keypad can be used to enter the number, which is sent (to

Current-Phonebook-Entry

) when the Green Handset button is pressed.

The Red Handset button will backspace through keypad entered numbers, or it will exit back to the Main Channel Screen if none.

The Up/Down Arrow buttons go to other Menu Screens.

Notes:

1 When a Status is sent, it becomes the current Saved-Status-Value, and can be used at

a later time from other Menu Screens.

2 The Saved-Status-Value can also be set from the Channel or Phonebook Screens by

entering the number (from the Keypad) and pressing the * button. The value is saved but not sent.

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4.4 S

TORED CALLS SCREEN (SELCALL

)

This screen allows the eight most recent missed Selcalls (ones not answered before the Alerttone stops) and received Status Selcalls to be reviewed.

The icon will show in the Main Channel Screen when there is an entry in this Screen. A "Bip" tone is emitted every few seconds when a new call is stored here.

The displayed text identifies the caller (e.g.

Depot

) is displayed on the Message Line.

John Smith

) and, if used, Status text (e.g.

Call

The displayed number (#01) shows the queued position of the entry. The most recent call is shown whenever this Screen is displayed.

Press the Left/Right Arrow buttons to scroll through other Stored Calls.

Press the Green Handset to Voice Call the originator.

Press the Red Handset to return to the

Channel Screen

Press (Del) to delete the viewed entry.

Press (OK) to go to the

Channel Screen

keypad is enabled for this step.

without making a call.

with the Call Dialstring ready for editing, the

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4.5 S

TORED CALLS (TEXT MESSAGE

)

Received text messages are stored in the Stored Calls screen. Text messages may be up to 237 characters in length.

A Data message may also be displayed immediately when received if configured to do so by the FPP as shown below.

Pressing any key will return to the default channel screen.

If the radio is not configured to show the message immediately, the icon will show on the main channel screen. A “bip” tone is emitted every few seconds when a text message has been received.

When the Stored Calls screen is selected, the displayed text identifies the caller (e.g. 0100) by their data address. For example “ID: 00100”. If the caller is the dispatcher as defined by the FPP, the caller’s identity is not shown.

When the message is selected, the screen shows the full message. If the message exceeds

the screen, a soft key titled “more” will allow access to the other screen.

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A message may be deleted by pressing the “delete” soft key.

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4.6 S

END MESSAGE

This Screen allows the user to send a free form text message to another radio user in a similar manner to a mobile phone SMS.

Upon selecting the Send Message menu option with the OK button, a flashing cursor will appear on the lower left hand corner of the screen.

The number of characters entered is displayed, as in above example, #08, where the text “PICK UP” has been entered.

Each key on the keypad is labelled with up to 4 text characters. The text characters are entered by pressing the keypad key once for the first character, twice for the second and three time for the third etc.

After a short delay, the cursor will advance for the next character entry.

To move the cursor left or right, use the < Left and Right> Arrow cursor buttons.

To delete a character, move the cursor over the character and then press the delete function key.

When the message is complete, press the OK button to send it. The screen will then prompt for the address to send it to with “Enter No.” Enter the address and then press OK. The message will be sent.

4.7 S

ETUP SCREEN

Use this Screen to access the other Setup submenus.

Press (OK) or the Left/Right Arrow buttons to show the first of the submenus, and then the Up/Down Arrow buttons to scroll through these screens.

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5. COMMON FUNCTIONS AND FACILITIES

5.1 S

Momentarily press the

WITCH-ON/SWITCH-OFF

On/Off/Volume

Knob to switch the radio ON.

The display will illuminate and show a ‘Welcome Message’ (SRM9030) and the Selcall Identity of the radio (101) in example below.

After a brief time the display will revert to the

Channel Screen

, at which time the radio is ready

for use.

Pressing and holding the

If the radio

Inactivity Timer

On/Off

knob for approximately 2 seconds will switch the radio

is enabled, the radio will automatically turn

Off

after a time of

Off

inactivity (i.e. no buttons pressed). The inactivity time is programmable.

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 setup to switch on automatically with the Vehicle Ignition whenever the vehicle is started.

5.1.1 Volume Adjustment

The Volume Control adjusts the speech level at the loudspeaker or handset. Rotating clockwise increases the volume and anti-clockwise decreases the volume.

Note: The radio may be programmed so that the volume cannot be turned off completely.

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5.2 R

ECEIVING

The radio will listen on the displayed Channel.

The Solid Speaker Icon will show when a valid signal is being received and audio will be heard at the Loudspeaker.

An Outline Speaker Icon will show if a signal is present but the audio is muted for some reason (e.g. incorrect CTCSS tone, or the Selcall Mute is closed).

Changing channels can be achieved by any of the following:

Pressing the Left/Right Arrow buttons.

Entering the desired channel number from the Keypad and pressing # (e.g. 12#).

Pressing a

Go-to-Channel

Function Button, refer to Section 7.11.

Note: If the displayed channel is a Vote or MultiAx channel then the Rotating Arrow symbol

will be displayed while the radio is searching for a signal. When stopped on a channel the Rotating Arrow disappears and the selected Channel Name may be shown on the Message Line.

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5.3 T

RANSMITTING

To avoid interfering with other users of the channel, listen first to ensure no transmissions are occurring. Make sure that the Outline Speaker Icon is not shown.

Hold the microphone a few centimetres from the mouth, press the “Press to talk” (PTT) switch and note that the Tx-LED is RED. Speak clearly across the face of the microphone in a normal conversational manner.

In most systems it is important to wait a short time between pressing PTT and commencing to speak. This ensures that the path is properly established and avoids lost or distorted speech.

Use the correct operating procedure and keep transmissions short.

Release the PTT switch as soon as the message is finished.

Notes:

1 A channel may be programmed as “Receive-only” or “Transmit Inhibit” may be

programmed which disallows PTT while the radio is receiving a signal. A continuous tone will be heard if PTT is attempted.

2 A Transmit Limit Timer may be setup that limits a continuous transmission on a

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

3 The radio may be programmed to send a Selcall (ANI) when the PTT is pressed or

released. This may introduce a short delay before the microphone is enabled or after PTT is released.

5.3.1 VOX Operation

If Voice Operated Transmit (VOX) is enabled, and the hands-free microphone is fitted, the radio will automatically transmit all speech it hears above a threshold level and then return to receive.

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5.4 SELCALL F

UNCTIONS

5.4.1 Receiving a Selcall

A number of different options can be set up by your dealer to sound various alert tones when a selcall is received. Consult your dealer for a detailed explanation of your radios set up.

When a Selcall is received the radio may respond by:

Showing a flashing or solid icon to indicate that the radio has been Called or is On-call,

•

Sounding an Alert tone, or

•

• Displaying the Name of the caller (if it exists in the Phonebook) or the numerical identity of

the caller (if unknown) in the Name field.

Pressing PTT and/or removing the Microphone from its Cradle will change the state of the icon, stop the Alert tone and enable the speaker audio.

Replacing the Microphone back into its Cradle will clear the icon (and/or mute the speaker).

5.4.2 Sending a Selcall

Refer to sections on sending a Selcall.

Phonebook Screen

(page 6) and

Status Screen

(page 7) for methods of

5.4.3 Other Selcall Functions

The SRM9030 has several other functions that affect how the radio operates with received signals or selcalls. These are described later in this booklet under the headings:

Monitor/Reset (refer to Section 7.1) Reset (refer to Section 7.3) Send-1, Send-2 (refer to Section 7.6) Transpond Enable (refer to Section 7.7) Special Encode1...8 (refer to Section 7.12)

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5.5 S

CAN FUNCTIONS

Scanning consists of sequentially searching up to 15 channels for a valid signal (RF, CTCSS or DCS tone). When found the radio will stop on that channel until the signal disappears again. The Microphone may need to be in the cradle, (on hook) for the radio to scan.

While listening on the channel, the User may PTT on that channel. After the signal disappears the radio will remain listening on the channel for a short time (typically 3 seconds) before resuming scanning. PTT may be inhibited while the Mic is in cradle.

If a Priority/Emergency Channel is assigned, the radio will interleave a check of this channel between each normal channel check. 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.

If programmed, the Priority Channel is automatically selected when the Microphone is removed from cradle.

To activate Scanning, press the SCAN Function button from the Main Channel Screen and then select a Scan Group using the Left/Right Arrow keys or select a Scan Channel using direct channel entry (nn#) or Left/Right Arrow keys (depending on radio configuration).

In the example below, the Scan Channel selected is 904. The Name of the Scan Channel is Districts and the message line indicates “Scanning”.

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5.5.1 Scan Screen

The display shows the name of the current Scan-Group (e.g. “Districts”), which can be changed using the Left/Right Arrow buttons. The Scan-Group Number is shown at the topright of the display, i.e.

1…4

if it is a User Scan-Group, or

While the Scan Screen is displayed the radio is scanning the shown group (rotating arrow).

The RSSI indicator shows the received signal strength as the radio is scanning.

The example screen below shows the scan stopped on a channel (Mt. Bigfoot).

blank

for Fixed Scan-Groups.

The Function button has the same assignment as in the Main Channel Screen.

The and buttons are reassigned as shown. The button may be assigned “Exit” if Scan was initiated from a Scan function key.

When stopped on a channel, the Message-Line shows the name of the selected site, and the “rotating arrow” symbol is replaced by the Speaker symbol.

Skip temporarily deletes the channel from the Scan-Group. Skipped channels are restored when a different Scan Group is selected or if Scan is exited. The Priority Channel cannot be skipped.

“Edit” is only shown for User Scan Groups and opens up the Scan-Edit Screen for the selected Scan-Group allowing Channels to be added, deleted or set as the priority channel (Refer Section 5.5.2).

While listening on the channel, the User can PTT on that channel. After the signal disappears (or Microphone is placed back in Cradle) the radio will remain listening on the channel for a short time before resuming scanning.

The Microphone may need to be in Cradle for the radio to scan. If the Microphone is left offcradle for too long, the radio may sound a continuous alert tone until it is replaced.

DTMF (if enabled) is only active when the Mic is out of Cradle.

The Up/Down Scroll Buttons allow access to the other Screens (not Main Channel Screen). When these other menus time out they return to the Scan Screen.

The Keypad may NOT be used for quick channel change (e.g. 456#) in this Screen.

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5.5.2 Scan-Edit Screen

In the Scan-Edit Screen the display shows the Channel List (excluding Vote and MultiAx channels) and the Message-Line shows either “Member”, “Priority” or is blank for channels that are not scanned.

Press (Prty) to make the displayed Channel the Priority Channel (replacing any previous Priority Channel assignment, which is then made a normal member of the group).

Press (Add) to add the displayed Channel. If Scan-Group is full, error-beeps will sound.

Press (Del) to remove the displayed Channel.

Press (OK) to exit back to the Scan Screen or Red-Handset.

Left/Right Scroll Buttons are used to select the channels.

Keypad allows Channel-Change strings (e.g. 456# goes to Channel 456) to valid channels that may be included in the Scan Group (i.e. not Vote or MultiAx channels).

5.6 MUTE L

EVEL SETTING

When the Mute Adjust Screen is selected the Left/Right Arrow buttons allow the displayed Radio Mute level to be adjusted. The level is stored when the Screen is exited.

5.7 DTMF O

PERATION

When DTMF is enabled, DTMF tones can be sent using the Keypad from the Main Channel Screen. Pressing 0...9, * and # will send the associated tones. The tone period and gap are set by the FPP.

DTMF can be enabled in several ways:

• Via the DTMF option in the User-Options sub-menu under the SETUP Menu (refer to Section 6).

• If the DTMF Function is assigned to a F1...4 button, DTMF is enabled when the button indicator is ON.

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5.8 E

XTERNAL ALERT

Provision is made to connect an external alerting device to the rear of the radio. The external alert may be activated when a selcall is received (and cancelled by a timeout, user intervention or receiving a different selcall).

This function is enabled by software programming. When enabled, the External Alert may be switched On or Off using a Function button. A Chevron is displayed next to the button Label when the function is On.

5.9 A

UXILIARY OUTPUT

Provision is made for connection to an Auxiliary Output on the rear of the radio. This output is enabled by software programming and can be used to activate an external device. When programmed, the Output is toggled On/Off using the “Aux” Function button. A Chevron is displayed on the Main Menu when the “Aux” function is toggled On.

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6. SETUP

The Setup sub-menus allow the operator to edit/modify the operation of some of the general functions of the radio. The programmer can restructure or restrict access to any or all of these menus and may restructure them according to specific requirements.

6.1 S

The Setup sub-menu structure programmed at manufacture is shown in Figure 2 (page 4). These example sub-menu Screens provide access to operator functions as follows.

User Options Key beeps, Backlight, Dual Watch & DTMF on/off selection.

ETUP SUB-MENUS

Mute Adjust

Mute Level adjustment.

Phone Book Edit Allows Phonebook entries to be changed, deleted or added.

Contrast

Display contrast adjustment.

Alert Volume Beep tone level setting (relative to Audio Volume).

Radio Information Programmer File description, SW version and Serial Number.

Network Trunk Network-1/2 or P25 X-mode selection.

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6.1.1 User Options

User Options

The

Screen allows the Keybeeps, Backlight, Dual Watch and DTMF facilities to

be set On or Off.

Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to scroll between the different facilities.

The (Alter) button toggles the selection On/Off.

The setting is saved on exit.

6.1.2 Mute Adjust

Use the

Mute

Screen to view and change current Mute setting.

Left/Right Arrow

buttons to change the Mute level.

Use the (OK) button to return to the Channel Screen.

Note: When a Voting channel is selected the Voting-Mute level is shown, but may not be

changed.

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6.1.3 Phone Book Edit

This Screen allows you to delete or edit Phone Book entries, or add a new entry.

6.1.3.1 Add a new entry

Press (Add) to add a new entry.

The next available Index number is displayed.

Use the keypad to type the dialstring for the new entry (example #03 below).

Use the Red Handset to backspace/clear incorrect entries.

Press (OK) to accept the number and display the next screen.

Use the keypad to type the name (refer to Section 6.1.3.4).

Press (OK) to accept the name and go to the Main Channel Screen.

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6.1.3.2 Delete an entry

Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to scroll to the desired phone book entry.

Press (Del) to delete the current entry and return to the Channel Screen.

6.1.3.3 Edit an existing entry

Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to scroll to the Phonebook Entry to be edited.

Press Edit) to select the entry and present the number for editing. (Use the Red Handset to backspace/clear an entry.)

Type the new number and press (OK) to go to the Name Edit Screen. Edit the name, refer to Section 6.1.3.1.

Press (OK) to accept the changes.

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6.1.3.4 Using the Keypad

When using the keypad to type text:

Press the appropriate keypad button a number of times until the desired character or number is selected, the current character space is identified by a flashing block cursor,

Use # to toggle to select lower/upper case letters.

Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to move to the next or previous character space to be

entered/modified, and press to accept and go to the next Screen.

6.1.3.5 Contrast

The Contrast Screen allows you to set the contrast level of the Display from 0 to 15.

Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to select the required level.

Press (OK) to accept the setting and go to the Channel Screen.

Note: The contrast can be restored to factory default by entering *55# from the main menu.

6.1.4 Alert Volume

This Screen allows you to set the level of the Alert Volume Beep Tone in relation to the current Volume setting. The level can be set in 63 steps over the range -31 to +30.

Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to change the relative alert level.

Press (OK) to accept the setting and go to the Channel Screen.

Note: A minimum Alert Level may be set by the FPP to ensure the Alerts can always be

heard from the speaker.

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6.1.5 Information

This Screen displays information that identifies the Programmer File description, Software Version and Radio Serial Number.

This is a read only Screen, press to go to the Channel Screen.

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6.1.6 Network

The Network Screen allows you to switch operation between;

Trunk Network 1

•

Trunk Network 2

•

P25

•

(Xmode), or

PMR

modes.

Use the Left/Right Arrow buttons to make your selection.

Press (OK) to accept that selection and go to the Channel Screen.

Refer to the PMR or P25 Operating Instructions for other modes operation.

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7. SPECIAL FUNCTION BUTTONS

This section lists Functions that may be programmed to the F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 or F6 buttons.

Consult your Simoco Dealer for which functions have been programmed in to your radio.

7.1 M

Opens/Closes the audio (signalling) mute.

Only valid on Non-Community Repeater type channels and/or Closed Selcall channels without Receiver Lock-out programmed.

7.2 S

Opens/Closes the squelch (carrier) mute.

7.3 R

Closes the audio (signalling) mute on closed Selcall Channels.

7.4 S

ONITOR

QUELCH DEFEAT

ESET

CAN

Activate Scanning, refer to Section 5.5.

7.5 A

Toggle the external output, refer to Section 5.9.

7.6 S

Sends a specific selcall sequence.

7.7 T

Enables/Disables Individual Call Acknowledge.

UXILIARY

END

RANSPOND

-2

7.8 CTCSS

Defeats the CTCSS mute on the channel. Only valid on Non-Community Repeater type channels and/or Open Selcall channels.

7.9 M

Provides direct access to the Mute Setup screen (refer to Section 6.1.2) and allows the user to change the mute level from that screen.

7.10 E

UTE

XTERNAL ALERT

Enables/Disables control of External Output via Selcall Decodes, refer to Section 5.8.

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7.11 G

O TO CHAN

A, B, C, D

Selects predefined Channel A, B, C or D, and returns on the second press.

The Defined Channel is redefined if held for approximately 2 seconds.

7.12 S

PECIAL ENC

1…8

Sends Special Encode 1, 2, … 8.

7.13 A

LARM

Put the mobile into Alarm mode.

7.14 R

EPEATER DEFEAT

Allows the radio to transmit on the reverse frequency on a Repeater Channel.

When the button is pressed again (or the Channel is changed) the transmit frequency reverts to the original setting.

7.15 L

OW POWER

Forces the radio to low power.

Pressing again puts the radio back to the power level defined for the current channel. This is not affected by Channel changes.

7.16 H

ANDSFREE

(VOX)

Toggles the VOX function for the Handsfree Microphone.

7.17 DTMF M

ODE

This function places the numeric keypad into DTMF mode, refer to Section 5.7.

7.18 S

CRAMBLER ON/OFF

If enabled by the Field Programmer, this function toggles the state of the speech scrambler. When active, there will be a short audible tone at the start of PTT to inform the user of the scrambler activation. Each time the key is pressed, the display will show “On” and “Off”.

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8. OPTIONS

The following options are available; contact your Simoco Dealer for further information.

8.1 Q

This kit provides a mounting cradle to allow the Transceiver to be quickly removed without having to undo unnecessary screws.

8.2 M

This lead allows the Transceiver to be placed up to 4.5 metres from the Control Head.

8.3 VOX H

This allows a driver to use the radio without having to lift the microphone or press any buttons.

8.4 I

This option provides eight I/O lines, serial interfaces and pre/de-emphasised audio to allow external interfacing to the radio. This option also contains a DSP for custom radio applications. Applications include intelligent repeater, single control head for two radios and two control heads on one radio.

8.5 I

UICK RELEASE TRANSCEIVER KIT

ICROPHONE/CONTROL HEAD EXTENSION LEAD

ANDSFREE OPTION

NTERNAL SYSTEMS AND INTERFACE OPTION

NTERNAL

GPS

AND

I/O O

PTION

(MA-ASIG)

(MA-DMAP)

This provides Global Position reporting for Trunk and PMR applications as well as an audio and data interface. Can be supplied with or without GPS receiver. Two control heads can be used with this option.

8.6 C

ROSS-LINKED CABLE

This is used with various applications to cross-connect or interconnect Transceivers or Control Heads.

8.7 600 O

HM INTERFACE OPTION

(MA-SIXOHM)

This provides a balanced 600 Ohm 2/4 wires audio interface and opto-isolated E and M lines.

8.8 D

ESK TOP BASE KIT

(MA-DESKBAS30U)

This provides a housing for the radio and incorporates an 8 Amp Power Supply Unit and speaker.

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9. TROUBLESHOOTING

If, after reading this guide, you are unable to switch the radio on, check the following:

A fuse has not blown.

•

Your installer should advise you of the location of the two main fuses,

The power supply cables and their connections are secure, and

•

• The vehicle battery is charged.

If these checks are OK, contact your dealer or Simoco representative for further

•

advice.

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Scan Edit: Indicates that the displayed channel is the Priority Channel

Appendix A - Alert Tones and Messages

Key Beep

Error Tone

Beep Alert

0.05

0.10

440 Hz 880 Hz

1480 Hz

Off

Duration Indicated in seconds

Bip Alert

2 x Bip Alert

0.10

Ring Alert

0.19

Telephone Ring Tone

Urgent Alert

Continuous

Continuous Alert

Figure 3 - Alert Tones

These messages are displayed on the Message Line to give the user additional information.

Called Indicates Selcall state (for flashing icon).

On Call Indicates Selcall state (for solid icon).

Queued A Selcall is queued waiting to be sent.

Voting Additional information about the Channel type.

MultiAx Additional information about the Channel type.

Scanning Additional information about the Channel type.

Dual Watch Dual Watch function is enabled.

Member Scan Edit: Indicates that the displayed channel is a member of the

current Scan Group.

Priority

in the current Scan Group.

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The transceiver emits these tones to indicate an invalid operator

Appendix B - Glossary

A summary of common radio terms and some other terms used in this document, and their meanings, are given below.

Indicator Indicates that the Function is active.

Alert tones

or error.

Chevron Same as Indicator

Cradle The bracket that holds the microphone when it is not in use (on

hook).

Current

Name that would be shown were the Phonebook screen shown.

Phonebook Entry

DSP

Digital Signal Processor.

DTMF Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (Signalling Method).

LCD Liquid crystal display.

MIC Abbreviation for microphone.

MPT1327 Refers to the UK Ministry for Post and Telecommunications

specification defining the low level protocol for public trunking systems.

MPT1343 Refers to the UK Ministry for Post and Telecommunications

specification defining the User Interface for radios operating on MPT1327 public trunking systems.

Network The trunking infrastructure and all its interconnections.

PTT Press-to-Talk. Hold down the Press-to-talk switch on the

microphone for the duration of the transmission.

RF Radio Frequency.

RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator

Saved Status

The last Status that was sent, entered or optionally received.

Value

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Appendix C – 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 mobile two-way radio, read this important RF energy awareness and control information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines.

NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in Occupational/ controlled conditions in a mobile application where users have full knowledge of their exposure and can exercise control over their exposure to meet FCC limits. This radio device is NOT authorised for general population, consumer, or any other 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 radio frequency (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 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 two-way radios marketed is North America 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://www.fcc. gov/oet/rfsafety/rf-fags. htm 1

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencvradiation/index.htmi

Federal Communications Commission Regulations:

The FCC rules require manufacturers to comply with the FCC RF energy exposure limits for mobile two-way radios before they can be marketed in the U.S. 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. An exposure awareness label is attached to the equipment directing users to specific awareness information.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards

Your Simoco two-way radio is designed to comply with a number of national and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This radio complies with the IEEE (FCC) and ICNIRP exposure limits for Occupational/ Controlled RF exposure environment at duty factors of up to 50% talk 50%

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listen and is authorised by the FCC for occupational use. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with the FCC exposure guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.

Your Simoco Radio two-way radio complies with the following RF energy exposure standards and guidelines:

United States Federal Communications Commission, Code of Federal Regulations;

•

47CFR part 2 sub-part J

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / Institute of Electrical and Electronic

•

Engineers (IEEE) C95. 1-1992

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) C95.1-1999 Edition

•

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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.

Do not use this device if the operational requirements described herein are not met.

Instructions:

Transmit no more than the rated duty factor of 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk button. To receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time, or less, is important because this radio generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring for standards compliance).

Transmit only when people outside the vehicle are at least the recommended minimum lateral distance away, as shown in Tables 1 and 2, from a properly installed according to installation instructions, externally-mounted antenna.

NOTE- Table 1a) lists the recommended minimum lateral distance for bystanders in an uncontrolled environment from the transmitting antenna for the SRM9000AC (136MHz174MHz) mobile rated power (25 watts) installed in a vehicle. Table 1b) lists the recommended minimum lateral distance for occupational/ controlled use.

Table 2a) lists the recommended minimum lateral distance for bystanders in an uncontrolled environment from the transmitting antenna for the SRM9000UW (440MHz-520MHz) mobile rated power (25 watts) installed in a vehicle. Table 2b) lists the recommended minimum lateral distance for occupational/ controlled use.

Table 1a Rated Power and Recommended Lateral Distance for General Population uncontrolled exposure for SRM9000AC (136MHz to 174MHz).

Rated Power of Vehicle- installed Mobile Two-way Radio

Recommended Minimum Lateral Distance from Transmitting Antenna

25 watts with λ

90cm (35.5 inches)

(2.14dBi gain)

Table 1b Rated Power and Recommended Lateral Distance for Occupational/ Controlled exposure for SRM9000AC (136MHz to 174MHz).

Rated Power of Vehicle- installed Mobile Two-way Radio

Recommended Minimum Lateral Distance from Transmitting Antenna

25 watts with (2.14dBi gain)

40cm (15.75 inches)

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Table 2a Rated Power and Recommended Lateral Distance for General Population uncontrolled exposure for SRM9000UW (440MHz to 512MHz).

Rated Power of Vehicle- installed Mobile Two-way Radio

Recommended Minimum Lateral Distance from Transmitting Antenna

25 watts with λ

75cm (29.5 inches)

(2.14dBi gain)

Table 2. Rated Power and Recommended Lateral Distance for Occupational/ Controlled exposure for SRM9000UW (440MHz to 512MHz).

Rated Power of Vehicle- installed Mobile Two-way Radio

Recommended Minimum Lateral Distance from Transmitting Antenna

25 watts with λ

34cm (13.5 inches)

(2.14dBi gain)

Vehicle Installation Instructions:

The antenna(s) used for the SRM9000series of mobile two-way radios must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 75cm from all persons for SRM9000UW (440520MHz) and 90cm for SRM9000AC (136-174MHz). The gain of the antenna(s) may not be greater than 0dBd (2.14dBi).

If the required separation distance extends beyond the physical boundary of the vehicle, the antenna must be installed on the centre of the roof ONLY and must be installed in a vehicle having the following characteristics in order to prevent bystanders from being exposed to levels exceeding the limits set for General Population/ Uncontrolled exposure environment:

1. All passengers must be sitting under a solid metal roof

2. The rooftop width must be at least 150cm (59 inches) for SRM9000UW (440520MHz), or 180cm (71 inches) for SRM9000AC (136-174MHz).

Mobile Antenna:

1. Install the antenna at the centre of the roof or the centre of the boot deck, taking into account the bystander exposure conditions of backseat passengers and recommended minimum lateral distances in Table 1a) and 2a). These mobile antenna installation guidelines are limited to metal body motor vehicles or vehicles with appropriate ground planes.

2. The antenna installation must additionally be in accordance with:

a.) The requirements of the antenna manufacturer/supplier

b.) Instructions in the Radio Installation Manual, including minimum antenna cable

lengths.

c.) The installation information of how to install the antenna to facilitate

recommended operating distances to all potentially exposed persons.

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3. Use only Simoco approved supplied antenna or Simoco approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the radio and may violate FCC regulations.

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 FCC’s RF exposure guidelines and may violate FCC regulations.

To obtain a list of Simoco approved accessories see contact details below or visit the

•

following website which lists approved accessories: www.simoco.com

Contact Information

For additional information on exposure or other information, please contact

Comgroup Australia Pty. Ltd.

1270 Ferntree Gully Road

Scoresby

Victoria, 3179

Australia

Telephone +61 3 9730 3800

Facsimile +61 3 9730 3968

Website

www.comgroup.net.au

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s that this

requirements and other relevant provisions of

Hereby, Comgroup Australia declare product is in compliance with the essential

Directive 1999/05/EC.