Simoco Wireless Solutions SDP600TU Users Manual

SDP660 PORTABLE RADIO

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USER MANUAL

TNM-U-E-0114, Issue 1.1B

July 2013

©Simoco 2013

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SDP660 – USER MANUAL TNM-U-E-0114

PREFACE

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ECLARATION

This User Manual covers the Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Operating Instructions for the SDP660
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.

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OPYRIGHT

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.

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OMPUTER 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.

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ISCLAIMER

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.

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QUIPMENT 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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RRORS 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

Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]

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OCUMENT HISTORY

Issue Date Comments

1.0 January 2013 Initial Issue.

1.1 July 2013

1270 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
Victoria. 3179
Australia

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

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ELATED DOCUMENTS

1. TNM-M-E-0033. SDP600 Series DMR Portable Radio Transceivers – Service Manual,
Issue 1.0.

2. TNM-U-E-0116. SDP660 Portable Radio – Brief User Guide, Issue 1.1, dated July 2013.

3. TNM-U-E-0118. PAR-600CRG1 Single Rapid Charger – SDP650/660 Instruction Manual,
Issue 1.0, dated January 2013.

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 ................................................................................................................................7

Personal Safety ............................................................................................................................ 8

Warnings ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Guidelines (United States and Canada) .................... 10

General Notes ............................................................................................................................. 13

Support – Contact Information ..................................................................................................14

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

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

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INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................. 17

1.1 O

1.2 C

1.3 F

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2.1 P

2.2 C

3

4

4.1 D

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5.1 T

5.2 E

5.3 W

5.4 L

5.5 A

5.6 S

5.7 S

VERVIEW

ONFIGURATION

EATURES

GETTING STARTED ...........................................................................................................19

REPARING THE RADIO FOR USE

2.1.1 Charging the Battery............................................................................................... 19

2.1.1.1

2.1.2 Fitting the Battery ...................................................................................................20

2.1.3 Fitting the Antenna .................................................................................................20

2.1.4 Fitting the Belt Clip .................................................................................................21

2.1.5 Fitting Audio Accessory/Programming Cable..........................................................21

ONFIGURATION

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...............................................................................................22

MAIN SCREEN.................................................................................................................... 24

EFAULT SCREEN LAYOUT

4.1.1 Soft Labels .............................................................................................................24

4.1.2 Text Panel .............................................................................................................. 24

4.1.3 Icons....................................................................................................................... 24

BASIC OPERATIONS ......................................................................................................... 28

URNING THE RADIO ON/OFF

NTERING A PASSWORD

ELCOME SCREEN

OCKING AND UNLOCKING THE KEYPAD

DJUSTING THE VOLUME

ELECTING A ZONE

ELECTING A CHANNEL

........................................................................................................................ 17

...............................................................................................................17

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.......................................................................................19

Procedure......................................................................................................19

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5.8 M

5.9 R
9S

AKING A CALL

ECEIVING A CALL

CAN

/ V

OTING FUNCTIONS

................................................................................................................30

............................................................................................................31

.......................................................................................................32

5.9.1 Scan/ Voting Screen...............................................................................................32

5.10 E

MERGENCY ALARM

.........................................................................................................33

5.10.1 Making an Emergency Call..................................................................................... 33

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MENU SYSTEM...................................................................................................................34

6.1 M

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7.1 C

7.2 Z

7.3 S

7.4 O

7.5 C

7.6 I

7.7 M

ENU NAVIGATION

............................................................................................................35

MENU SCREENS ................................................................................................................36

HANNELS MENU

ONE MENU

ETTINGS MENU

PTIONS MENU

ONTACTS MENU

NFORMATION MENU

ESSAGES MENU

..............................................................................................................36

...................................................................................................................... 37

...............................................................................................................37

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7.7.1 Inbox ......................................................................................................................40

7.7.2 Outbox.................................................................................................................... 41

7.7.3 Send Status............................................................................................................ 41

7.7.4 Send Template .......................................................................................................42

7.7.5 New Message.........................................................................................................42

7.7.6 Sending Status, Template and Text Messages.......................................................43

7.7.7 Viewing Received Messages.................................................................................. 43

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7.9 B

7.10 B

7.11 K

7.12 S

7.13 A

7.14 R

UTE ADJUST MENU

ACKLIGHT MENU

RIGHTNESS MENU

EY BEEPS MENU

PEAKER VOLUME MENU

LERT VOLUME MENU

ADIO STATUS MENU

7.14.1 RSSI 48

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7.14.2 Battery Level .......................................................................................................... 48

7.14.3 Accelerometer Orientation......................................................................................49

7.14.4 GPS 49

7.15 S

7.16 D

CAN MENU

ISPLAY TEST

...................................................................................................................... 49

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS........................................................................................................ 52

8.1 C

8.2 Z

8.3 S

8.4 S

8.5 T

8.6 L

8.7 GO TO C

HANNEL UP AND DOWN

ONE UP AND DOWN

CAN ON/OFF

KIP

.................................................................................................................................52

ALK AROUND ON/OFF

OW POWER

................................................................................................................... 52

..................................................................................................................... 52

HANNEL

A, B, C

.................................................................................................. 52

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OR

D......................................................................................... 52

8.7.1 Go To Contact A, B,C or D .....................................................................................52

8.8 M

ENU

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8.9 Z

8.10 R

8.11 S

8.12 M

8.13 L

1.1 DMR A

ONE

, C

HANNEL

..............................................................................................................................53

ESET

PEAKER MUTE

AN DOWN

ONE WORKER

LL CALL DIAL STRING

, C

ONTACT AND MUTE

................................................................................................................53

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DIAL STRINGS....................................................................................................................55

10 ACCESSORIES................................................................................................................... 56

APPENDICES

A ALERT TONES AND MESSAGES.

LIST OF FIGURES

Page

Figure 1. Fitting the Battery. ......................................................................................................... 20

Figure 2. Fitting the Antenna. ....................................................................................................... 20

Figure 3. Fitting the Belt Clip. ....................................................................................................... 21

Figure 4. Fitting Audio Accessory/Programming Cable.................................................................21

Figure 5. SDP660 Controls...........................................................................................................22

Figure 6. Default Screen Layout................................................................................................... 24

Figure 7. Initial Screen. ................................................................................................................28

Figure 8. Password Screen. ......................................................................................................... 28

Figure 9. Welcome Screen (example). .........................................................................................29

Figure 10. Default Screen with Keys Locked. ...............................................................................29

Figure 11. Menu Navigation (example)......................................................................................... 35

Figure 12. Channels Menu. .......................................................................................................... 36

Figure 13. Zone Menu. ................................................................................................................. 37

Figure 14. Settings Menu (example)............................................................................................. 37

Figure 15. Options Menu..............................................................................................................38

Figure 16. Contacts Menu. ........................................................................................................... 38

Figure 17. Individual contact details. ............................................................................................39

Figure 18. Information Menu. ....................................................................................................... 39

Figure 19. Radio Information Screens. ......................................................................................... 39

Figure 20. Messages Menu. .........................................................................................................40

Figure 21. Messages – Inbox. ...................................................................................................... 40

Figure 22. Messages – Outbox..................................................................................................... 41

Figure 23. Messages – Send Status............................................................................................. 41

Figure 24. Messages – Send Template........................................................................................42

Figure 25. Messages – New Message..........................................................................................42

Figure 26. Send Message Screen. ...............................................................................................43

Figure 27. Message View Screen.................................................................................................44

Figure 28. Message Options Screen. ...........................................................................................44

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Figure 29. Mute Adjust Menu. ...................................................................................................... 45

Figure 30. Backlight Menu............................................................................................................ 45

Figure 31. Brightness Menu. ........................................................................................................ 46

Figure 32. Key Beeps Menu. ........................................................................................................46

Figure 33. Speaker Volume Menu................................................................................................ 47

Figure 34. Alert Volume Menu...................................................................................................... 47

Figure 35. Radio Status Menu – RSSI Screen.............................................................................. 48

Figure 36. Radio Status Menu – Battery Level Screen. ................................................................ 48

Figure 37. Radio Status Menu – Accelerometer Orientation Screen............................................. 49

Figure 38. Radio Status Menu – GPS Screen. ............................................................................. 49

Figure 40. Scan Menu. ................................................................................................................. 50

Figure 41. Test Mode Menu. ........................................................................................................ 50

Figure 42. Display Test Menu.......................................................................................................50

LIST OF TABLES

Page

Table 1. Charge Indications..........................................................................................................20

Table 2. SDP660 – Controls......................................................................................................... 23

Table 3. LED Indications. .............................................................................................................23

Table 4. Icon Details..................................................................................................................... 25

Table 5. SDP650 and SDP660 DMR Portable Radio Accessories................................................56

Table A1. Alert Tones................................................................................................................... 58

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PERSONAL SAFETY

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AFETY 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.

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ENERAL 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

Only recharge batteries in an approved battery charger.

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Before using any hazardous substance or material, the user must be conversant with the safety
precautions and first aid instructions:

•

• On the material Safety Data Sheet.

• In any local Safety Orders and Regulations.

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operate the radio if the antenna has become disconnected or damaged.

AZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

On the label of the container in which it was supplied.

ARNINGS

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.

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 E
O

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.

NERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND

PERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FCC O

CCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS

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:

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).

•

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.

• Always keep the radio at least 5 cm (2.0 inches) from the face when transmitting and at least

10 mm (0.4 inches) from the body. This radio has been tested for RF exposure compliance
at the distances listed in Table 1.

Table 1. RF Exposure Compliance Distances

Frequency Band Bodyworn Handheld in front of Face

AC: 136 MHz – 174 MHz 10 mm (0.4 inches) 25 mm (1.0 inches)

TU: 400 MHz – 480 MHz 10 mm (0.4 inches) 25 mm (1.0 inches)

UW: 440 MHz – 520 MHz 10 mm (0.4 inches) 25 mm (1.0 inches)

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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

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ANUAL COMPILATION

This manual provides detailed information on the use of the SDP660 DMR Portable Radio
Transceiver including Getting Started, Front Panel Controls, Main Screen, Basic Operations, 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.

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AGINATION

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

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ONTACT 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]

Technical Support

E-mail: [e-mail]

Technical Support Helpline

Tel: UK: 08717 411 040

International: [phone]

Australian Customer Services

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: Within Australia: 1300 363 607

International: [phone]

US Customer Services

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

Technical Support

E-mail: [e-mail]

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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
BER Bit Error Rate
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
FM Frequency Modulation
FPP Field Personality Programmer
GPS Global Positioning System
ICNIRP International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
ID Identification

IECEx

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
OVCM Open Voice Channel Mode
PABX Private Automatic Branch eXchange
PIN Personal Identification Number
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

International Electrotechnical Commission system for the certification to
standards for electrical equipment for Explosives atmospheres.

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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

FPP

Monitor Mode of Radio Receive. Any DMR signal regardless of Colour Code or TGID

Normal Mute Mode of Radio Receive. Only signals with matching Colour Code will be

Push To Talk The action or signal that causes the equipment to be placed into transmit

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

Selective Mode of Radio Receive. Only signals with matching Colour Code and TGID or

Vote/voting A process to select a permitted radio signal of adequate signal quality from

Zone A collection of channels (usually organised by functional group of users).

A sub-audio tone used for validating a received signal (also known as a PL
tone).

Field Personality Programmer or Field Programmer. A Software Application
used for configuring the radio options and parameters.

will be heard.

heard.

mode or to be keyed.

possible radio channels carrying different signals, by sequentially scanning the
channels.

Unit ID will be heard.

one of several possible radio channels carrying the same signal, by
sequentially scanning the channels before and at the start of signal reception.

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 O

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 is 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 SDP660 model offers full keypad functionality for telephony, complex groups, advanced data
messaging and a total of 12 programmable function keys. 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 SDP660 Series Radios.

1.2 C

Before the SDP660 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.

VERVIEW

ONFIGURATION

1.3 F

The SDP660 portable radio has the following features:

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• IP67 performance for best in class resistance to water and dust.

• Ear-piece speaker for full-duplex calling mode.

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• 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.

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• Selector knob enhances usability, for control of volume and brings smart-phone speed-

• IP67 rated side-connector.

• Battery life 40% greater than equivalent analogue and Frequency Division Multiple Access

EATURES

Integrated Man Down - motion and positional sensor for full employee safety.

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.

Ergonomic push-to-talk.

scrolling to the radio.

(FDMA) technologies.

• Multiple programmable buttons, from side function keys to main keypad for ultimate

customisation.

• Intuitive keypad.

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Full colour display with intuitive interface.

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