Simoco Wireless Solutions SDP560 Portable Radio User Guide

Simoco Wireless Solutions SDP560 Portable Radio

Product Information

The SDP560 portable radio is a lightweight and rugged device that provides excellent sound quality and extended communication range. The radio features many customizable parameters to suit individual requirements and can be configured to customer requirements. The product comes with a main user guide (TNM-U-E-0186) for greater operational functional detail.

Removing the Battery Pack

To remove the battery pack, ensure that the ON/OFF volume knob of the radio is set to the OFF position. Press and hold down the battery latch and slide the battery pack downwards until the battery locating tabs disengage from the radio locating slots, which then allows the battery to be separated from the radio.

Charging Instructions

New batteries or batteries that have been inactive for a long time should be fully charged before being placed into service. When the battery pack requires charging, the battery icon on the LCD will blink, and the radio will sound a high pitch tone every second. The power supply is compatible with a wide AC supply voltage range and is therefore provided with plugs for multiple regions. To recharge the SDP560 portable radio with a battery fitted, turn off the radio and firmly insert it into the charger. To recharge a standalone battery, insert the battery into the rear slot of the charger. The green LED on the charger illuminates when the battery has been charged to 90% capacity. If 100% capacity is required, then continue recharging the battery for another 30 minutes. A tri-color LED on the charger pocket provides an at-a-glance display of the charging status.

Basic Operation

On/Off Volume Switch: Turn the volume knob clockwise until a click is heard to turn the radio on. The audio volume level can be increased by turning the volume knob further clockwise. To turn the radio off, turn the volume knob fully counter-clockwise until a click is heard.

Channel Select Switch: Channel numbers are pre-programmed using a personal computer and Simoco’s Field Personality Programmer (FPP) software. Turn the channel and select the Switch knob clockwise to select the next channel. Turn the knob switch counter-clockwise to select the previous channel. Channels can be organized into multiple zones. Use the keypad buttons on the front of the radio to change the zone through the use of the appropriate menu function.

Before Use

Antenna Installation: Place the antenna over the radio’s antenna connector and rotate the antenna clockwise to engage the antenna connector thread. Continue rotating until tight. Over-tightening the antenna may cause damage to the antenna or connector, which in turn may affect the radio’s performance.

Installing the Battery Pack: Ensure the ON/OFF volume knob is set to the OFF position. Align the top of the locating tabs on the battery pack to the bottom of the locating slots on the radio.

Removing the Battery Pack

• Ensure the ON/OFF volume knob of the radio is set to the OFF position.
• Press and hold down the battery latch.
• Slide the battery pack downwards until the battery locating tabs disengages from the radio locating slots, which then allows the battery to be separated from the radio.

Charging Instructions

• New batteries or batteries that have been inactive for a long time should be fully charged before being placed into service. When the battery pack requires charging, the battery icon on the LCD will blink and the radio will sound a high pitch tone every second.
• The power supply is compatible with a wide AC supply voltage range and is therefore provided with plugs for multiple regions. Fit the appropriate plug to the power supply.
• Plug the power supply cord into the desktop base, and then plug the power supply itself into the electrical power outlet.
• To recharge the SDP560 portable radio with a battery fitted, turn off the radio and firmly insert it into the charger.
• To recharge a standalone battery, insert the battery into the rear slot of the charger.
• The green LED on the charger illuminates when the battery has been charged to 90% capacity. If 100% capacity is required, then continue recharging the battery for another 30 minutes.
• A tri-color LED on the charger pocket provides an at-a-glance display of the charging status as follows.

Basic Operation

On/Off Volume Switch Turn the volume knob clockwise until a click is heard to turn the radio on. The audio volume level can be increased by turning the volume knob further clockwise. To turn the radio off, turn the volume knob fully counter-clockwise until a click is heard,

Channel Select Switch

Channel numbers are pre-programmed using a personal computer and Simoco’s Field Personality Programmer (FPP) software. Turn the channel select the Switch knob clockwise to select the next channel. Turn the knob switch counter-clockwise to select the previous channel. Channels can be organized into multiple zones. Use the keypad buttons on the front of the radio to change the zone through the use of the appropriate menu function.

INTRODUCTION

• The SDP560 portable radio is a rugged, lightweight radio that provides an extended communication range and excellent sound quality.
• The SDP560 portable radio features many customizable parameters to suit individual requirements. Menus and Key Functions can be configured to customer requirements.
• For greater operational functional detail, refer to the main User Guide, TNM-U-E-0186.

BEFORE USE

Antenna Installation
Place the antenna over the radio’s antenna connector and rotate the antenna clockwise to engage the antenna connector thread. Continue rotating until tight.

CAUTION
Over-tightening the antenna may cause damage to the antenna or connector, which in turn may affect the radio’s performance.

Installing the Battery Pack

Ensure the ON/OFF volume knob is set to the OFF position.

1. Align the top of the locating tabs on the battery pack to the bottom of the locating slots on the radio.
2. Slide the battery pack upwards until the battery latch clicks into place.

To Make a Call
The radio switches to transmit mode when the user presses and holds the PTT button on the right side of the radio. The status indicator LED lights red whilst the radio is transmitting. For optimal sound quality Simoco recommends positioning the microphone approximately 7-10cm in front of the user’s mouth whilst talking normally. The radio returns to receive mode when the user releases the PTT button.

Speaker Microphone Jack
The speaker microphone jack on the left side of the radio is used for connecting external speaker microphones or similar audio accessories. It is also used for programming the radio using Simoco’s Field Personality Programmer (FPP) software and programming cable.

Emergency
The radio can be configured to declare an emergency when the “Emergency” button is pressed and held. The person to call when an emergency is declared, the channel to use for the emergency call, as well as the radio’s behavior whilst in emergency mode is highly configurable. Contact your system administrator for details on how emergency has been configured on your radio terminal.

Indicators
A tri-color LED provides an at-a-glance display of the SDP560 portable radio’s current status as follows: of Solid Red: Transmitting. Solid Green: Receiving. Blinking Green: Selected channel is occupied by another conversation. Such conversations will not be audible if they use of a differently coded squelch than programmed for the currently selected channel. Blinking Red: Battery is low (Accompanied by an occasional, alert tone. Blinking Orange: Cloning mode (During programming),.

LCD Display

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| A signal icon resembling an antenna is on while the radio receives an RF signal. A 4-level bar graph to the right of this icon indicates the strength of the received signal. A strong signal will turn ON all 4 segments of the signal

strength indicator bar.

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2| The transmitting power indicator displays “L” during low RF power mode, and “H” during high RF power mode.
3| The VOX icon displays “VOX” when the VOX mode has been activated.
4| The Alert icon displays “♫ ” if the radio has been set to play alert tones. This icon will be OFF when alert tones

have been deactivated.

5| The Lock icon displays when the keypad has been locked.

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| The Battery icon displays the capacity remaining in the battery using a 3-segment bar graph. A fully charged battery will display all three segments. Bar graph segments are progressively turned OFF as battery capacity is being consumed, with a flat battery being indicated by a battery icon with no bar graph segments. The battery

the indicator will blink when the battery capacity is very low and the battery needs to be recharged.

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| The dot matrix displays 14 alphanumeric characters per line. LCD backlighting can be programmed to turn on when a button is pressed, after which it will remain on for the programmed length of time after the button has

been released. Alternatively, LCD backlighting can also be programmed to always remain off.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

Accessory Warnings

• Use only approved SIMOCO batteries.
• SDP560 portable radio equipment is only to be connected to Simoco-approved chargers and accessories.
• Battery connection, disconnection, and charging must only be carried out in non-hazardous areas.
• Metal belt clips must NOT be used in hazardous areas.
• Approved accessories may only be connected and disconnected outside hazardous areas.

General Warnings

• Do NOT operate your radio in an explosive atmosphere
• Do NOT operate the radio if the antenna has become disconnected or damaged.
• Do NOT touch the antenna while the radio is transmitting.
• Obey the ‘Turn Off Two-way Radios’ signs where these are posted, e.g. on a petrol station forecourt.
• Do NOT operate your portable radio without a hands-free kit whilst driving a vehicle.
• Do NOT use or store the battery above +60 °C.
• Do NOT dispose of batteries in a fire.

Contact your system administrator for details on how the customizable buttons have been configured on your radio terminal.

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