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Simoco SDM600 Series - User Manual

Simoco SDM600 Series
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SDM622
User Manual
Issue: 1.0
Document Number: TNM-U-E-0145
Date: October 2017

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Simoco SDM600 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSimoco
ModelSDM600 Series
CategoryRadio
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Declaration

Describes the manual's scope and potential changes to the equipment or document.

Copyright

States Simoco's ownership of information and reserved rights for the document.

Disclaimer

Limits Simoco's warranty and responsibility for damages arising from document or equipment use.

Equipment and Manual Updates

Simoco reserves the right to update equipment or the document without prior notice.

Errors and Omissions

Contact Information

Provides Simoco addresses and contact details for reporting errors or omissions.

Personal Safety

RF Radiation

Warns about RF radiation hazards and provides safety precautions for operation and service.

Dangerous Voltages

Details hazards associated with dangerous voltages and installation safety requirements.

Beryllium and Beryllia

Heat Sink Compound

General Precautions

Hazardous Substances

Hints For Using The Radio

RF Energy Exposure Awareness and Control Information and Operational Instructions for Occupational Use

Notice

Specifies the radio's intended occupational use and compliance with exposure limits.

RF Energy Exposure Awareness

Explains RF energy, its effects, and standards for safe exposure levels.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada Regulations

FCC and Industry Canada Rules

Outlines manufacturer compliance requirements for RF exposure limits in the US and Canada.

Compliance with RF Exposure Standards

Confirms Simoco radios meet national and international RF exposure standards.

RF Exposure Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions

Guidelines

User awareness instructions and operational requirements for controlling exposure.

Operating Instructions

Details on transmission duty factor and safe operating procedures.

Mobile Operation

Guidance on antenna placement and minimum lateral distances for mobile installations.

Vehicle Installation Instructions

Antenna Installation

Provides guidelines for installing antennas in vehicles for optimal performance and safety.

Vehicle Roof Installation

Specifies requirements for rooftop antenna placement to prevent bystander exposure.

Mobile Antenna

Installation Guidelines

Details antenna placement, compliance, and approved accessories for mobile use.

Approved Accessories

Emphasizes using Simoco-approved accessories for RF exposure compliance.

Electromagnetic Interference;Compatibility

Facilities

Medical Devices

Use of Communication Devices While Driving

Driving Safety

Covers legal regulations, driver attention, and using hands-free facilities while driving.

Acoustic Safety

Hearing Protection

Provides tips for protecting hearing from loud radio volumes and noise exposure.

Operational Warnings

Vehicles with Air Bags

Warns against placing radios in airbag deployment areas due to potential injury.

Explosive Atmospheres

Advises precautions for using the radio in areas with hazardous gas, vapors, or dusts.

Blasting Caps and Blasting Areas

Units Mounted in Vehicles

Secure Mounting

Stresses the importance of securing units to prevent injury during sudden braking or impact.

Vehicles Equipped with Air Bags

Reinforces the warning about placing equipment in airbag deployment areas.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Notice

WEEE Directive

Explains the EU directive concerning the disposal of electronic waste.

Disposal Guidelines

Provides instructions for proper disposal of the product according to the WEEE Directive.

1 Introduction

Overview

Introduces the SDM600 series radios and the scope of this user manual.

Configuration

Explains that the radio must be configured using the Field Personality Programmer (FPP).

Installation

Recommends professional installation and provides a link to installation instructions.

SDM622 Features

Lists the key features and capabilities of the SDM622 radio.

SDM622 Features (continued)

Zones and Channels

Details the number of zones, channels per zone, and display characteristics.

Display Features

Describes the LCD graphic display and context-based soft menu labels.

LED Indicator

Explains the function of the Light Emitting Diode (LED) PTT/Rx indicator.

2 Controls

Controller Microphone Overview

Identifies the main buttons and displays on the controller microphone.

Button Functions

Provides a detailed description of each control button and its function.

Main Screen

Layout

Describes the three main areas of the screen: Text Panel, Icon Area, and Soft Labels.

Soft Labels

Explains the display and assignment of soft labels associated with function buttons.

Text Panel

Details the types of text information displayed on the screen.

Icons

Explains the icon display area and the positions for displaying icons.

Icons (continued)

Icon Positions and Meanings

Details standard and special icons and their meanings.

Icons (continued)

First Icon: Radio Mode

Explains the meanings of icons representing different radio operating modes.

Second Icon: Channel Activity

Describes the meanings of icons related to channel status and activity.

Icons (continued)

Third Icon: Call Type

Details the meanings of icons that indicate different types of calls.

Icons (continued)

Fourth Icon

Explains icons related to digital encryption, unread messages, and call logs.

Fifth Icon

Describes icons for Key Lock function and GPS signal presence.

Special Icons

Defines icons representing different power levels of the radio.

3 Basic Operation

Turning the Radio On and Off

Provides the procedure for powering the radio on and off using the dedicated button.

Password Screen

Explains the radio's password protection feature and entry process.

Welcome Screen

Key Lock

Volume Adjustment

Selecting a Zone

Select a Channel

Make a Call

Transmitting Calls

Receive a Call

Receive Individual Calls

Send a Message

Emergency Alarm

Scan Functions

Start a Scan

4 Menu System

General

Introduces the configurable menu system and its structure.

Main Menu

Lists the default menu options accessible from the main screen.

Menu Navigation

Settings Menu

Menu Options Overview

User Options Menu

Home Screen (Channel & Zone)

Alert Offset

Backlight

Brightness

Call Divert

Setup a Diversion

Cancel a Diversion

Call Log

Contrast

Contacts

Keybeeps

Mute Adjust

Radio Information

RSSI

Selcall Functions

Receiving a Selcall

Speaker Volume Menu

Text Message Menu

Inbox

Send Status

Send Template

New Messages

Sending Status, Template and Text Messages

Viewing Received Messages

Message Options

Scan Menu

Scan Functions

DTMF Operation

5 Special Function Buttons

Button Function Re-assignments

Describes the various functions that can be assigned to the six programmable function buttons.

Button Function Re-assignments (continued)

Lock Keys

Assigns a button function to unlock console buttons after a set period of inactivity.

Low Power Transmit Toggle

Allows toggling the radio's RF output power between low and normal levels.

Monitor Toggle

Switches the radio into or out of "Monitor" mode to hear all non-protected conversations.

Mute Menu

Provides options to override the channel's default audio muting settings.

Scan Toggle

Allows the user to start or stop scanning channels within the current scan group.

Scan Skip

Explains how to remove a channel from a scan group temporarily.

Selcall Functions

Describes how to activate relevant Selcall plans created in the FPP.

Speaker Mute Toggle

Mutes or unmutes the radio's speaker.

Button Function Re-assignments (continued)

Stealth Mode Toggle

Turns off all lights and sounds for covert operation.

Talkaround Toggle

Switches frequencies to bypass a repeater for direct radio-to-radio communication.

Volume Down

Decreases the volume of audio from the radio's speaker.

Volume Up

Increases the volume of audio from the radio's speaker.

Zone Down

Switches the radio to the next lowest zone in its list.

Zone Menu

Displays the list of available zones for selection.

Zone Up

Switches the radio to the next highest zone in its list.

6 Troubleshooting

Radio On Issues

Provides checks for fuse, cables, and battery when the radio fails to switch on.

Document History

Simoco Support

UK Customer Services

Provides contact details for customer service in the UK, including phone and fax numbers.

Australian Customer Services

Provides contact details for customer service in Australia.

US Customer Services

Provides contact details for customer service in the United States.

Technical Support

Support Ticket System

Details how to use Simoco's online support ticket system for tracking requests.

Technical Support Email Addresses

Lists email addresses for technical support based on geographical regions.

Technical Support Helplines

Provides telephone numbers for technical support in different regions.

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