SRP9170 / SRP9180 Portable Radio Conventional – PMR User Manual TNM-U-E-0089 Issue 1.4a August 2009 Comgroup Australia Pty. Ltd. 1270 Ferntree Gully Road Scoresby Victoria, 3179 Australia www.simoco.com.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual Associated Documentation The following documentation is available for use with the SRP9170 and SRP9180 series of products: TNM-U-E-0088 TNM-U-E-0090 TNM-U-E-0091 TNM-U-E-0095 TNM-U-E-0102 SRP9180 PMR Brief User Guide SRP9180 MPT1327 User Manual SRP9180 P25 User Manual SRP9180 P25 Brief User Guide SRP9180 Brief User Guide (General) To order copies of any of the above publications, or any other Simoco product, contact Comgroup Australia on +61 3 9730 380
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual General Safety Do NOT operate your portable radio, without a handsfree 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 dispose of batteries in a fire.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 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 right hand corner of the portable radio’s speaker grille. Keep the length of your conversation to a minimum to conserve battery life.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 8 1.1 Overview............................................................................................................ 8 1.2 Configuration .................................................................................................... 8 2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS .............................................................. 9 3.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 6.1 Setup Sub-Menus............................................................................................ 24 6.1.1 User Options .............................................................................................. 24 6.1.2 Mute Adjust ................................................................................................ 25 6.1.3 Contrast...............................................................................................
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 9. 8.8 Vehicle Mounted Charger (PAR-9180CRGV) ................................................ 32 8.9 Lightweight Carry Case (PAR-9180CLBC2).................................................. 32 8.10 Lightweight Carry Case (PAR-9180CLBC3)............................................... 32 8.11 Heavy Duty Carry Case (PAR-9180CHSM)................................................. 32 8.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 OVERVIEW The SRP9180 radios are versatile Digital Signal Processor (DSP) controlled, two-way portable radios. The radios are software programmable and 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.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Selector Switch Antenna ABC Switch Function #7 On/Off Volume Indicator LED Function #5 Function #6 Accessory Connector PTT Function #3 Function #4 Function #2 Function #1 Keypad Figure 1 SRP9180 Portable Layout CONTROL FUNCTION On/Off/Volume Rotate clockwise to turn on the radio and then set volume to desired level. Selector Switch Rotate the switch to select the desired channel.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 3. MENU SYSTEM The SRP9180 radio software uses a programmed menu structure to enable the operator to access the radio options. The structure of the menu can be configured to meet the customer’s specific needs using of the FPP. Figure 1 (overleaf) illustrates the menu structure of the radio. Note that the order and presence of each menu is determined by the configuration of the radio programmed by the FPP.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual OK OK Key M Note: Example Menus only M Key Up Key Down Key M SubMenu #1 Menu #4 M Phone Book Edit Setup OK M Menu #3 M Stored Calls OK M Menu #2 M Status OK M List / Delete Stored Calls List of Status Selections M Menu #1 Lists Users and Names Phonebook M M M OK M SubMenu #4 User Options SubMenu #3 Alert Volume OK M Contrast User Options Screen Alert Volume Screen OK M SubMenu #2 OK Phone Book Edit Screen OK Sub
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 4. MAIN MENU SCREENS 4.1 CHANNEL SCREEN The Channel Screen shows the current channel and allows it to be changed. The RSSI Bars indicate the signal strength of the current channel. Channel Number. The Name Field shows the selected entry from the current Screen (e.g. from Channel List). The Message Line provides additional information in the Screen. (e.g. name of Voting or MultiAx channel when stopped on a channel).
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual The ▼/▲keys are used to change the channels from the channel screen. The portable’s selection switch may also be used to change channels. The Keypad may also be used to enter numbers directly, which temporarily appear on the Message Line (overwriting the Channel Name), e.g. Changing channels from the keypad can be done by entering the channel number and pressing the # key. Note: 4.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 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 * key. The value is saved but not sent. 4.4 SEND MESSAGE SCREEN 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. After selecting the Send Message menu option with the OK key, a flashing cursor will appear on the lower LHS of the screen.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 4.5 STORED CALLS SCREEN (SELCALL) This Screen allows the ten most recent missed Selcalls (ones not answered before the alert-tone stopped) and received Status Selcalls to be reviewed. icon will show in the Main Channel Screen when The there is an entry in this Screen. A "Bip" tone is emitted every few seconds when a new call is stored here. Press the M key and the ▼/▲ keys to access the Stored Calls Screen.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 4.6 STORED CALLS SCREEN (DATA MESSAGES) Received data messages are stored in the Stored Calls screen. Data messages may be up to 237 characters in length. icon will show in the Main Channel Screen when The there is an entry in this Screen. A "Bip" tone is emitted every few seconds when a new call is stored here. Use the M key and the ▼/▲ keys to select the Stored Calls screen.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 4.7 SETUP SCREEN Use this Screen to access the other Setup sub-menus. Press the OK key to show the first of the sub-menus, and then the ▼/▲ keys to scroll through these screens. Refer to section 6 for details on Setup sub-menus. © ComGroup Australia 2010 page 17 TNM-U-E-0089 Issue 1.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 5. COMMON FUNCTIONS AND FACILITIES 5.1 SWITCH-ON/SWITCH-OFF Turn the On/Off/Volume knob clockwise to switch the portable radio On. The display will illuminate and show a ‘Welcome Message’ and the Selcall Identity of the radio. After a brief time the display will revert to the Idle Screen, at which time the radio is ready for use. Turning the On/Off/Volume knob anti-clockwise will switch the portable radio Off.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 5.5 TRANSMITTING To avoid interfering with other users of the channel, listen first to ensure no transmissions are is not shown. occurring. Make sure that the Outline Speaker Icon Hold the portable a few centimetres from the mouth, press the Press-To-talk (PTT) switch and note that the Tx Light Emitting Diode (LED) is Red.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 5.6 SELCALL FUNCTIONS Selcall is a PMR signalling option that allows the portable radio to initiate or respond to an identifying number. Selcall is generally used to allow individual radios (or groups of radios) in that system to be to be SELectively CALLed. 5.6.1 Receiving a Selcall A number of different options can be set up by the FPP to sound various alert tones when a Selcall is received.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 5.7 SCAN 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. 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.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 5.7.2 Scan-Edit Screen Press OK and select Scan Edit. In the Scan-Edit Screen the display shows the Channel List (excluding Vote and Multiax channels) and the Message Line shows either “Member” or “Priority”. Press the ▼/▲ keys to show channels within the Scan Group. Press OK to Add/Delete a channel, or Change the Priority Channel. If the ▼/▲ keys were used to select ADD… …Then this Screen will appear.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 5.8 DTMF OPERATION When DTMF is enabled, DTMF tones can be sent using the Keypad from the Main Channel Screen. Pressing 0, 1, ..., 9, * and # will send the associated tones when the PTT is pressed. The tone period and gap are set by the FPP. DTMF is enabled by selecting the DTMF option in the User Options sub-menu (refer to Section 6). 5.9 KEYPAD LOCK The radio has a keypad lock function that may be enabled by the FPP during configuration.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 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 SETUP SUB-MENUS The default Setup sub-menu structure is shown as an example. These sub-menu Screens provide access to the following operator functions.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 6.1.2 Mute Adjust Select the Mute Adjust Screen to change current Mute setting. Use the ▼/▲ keys to change the Mute level. Press the OK or Back key to save new Mute setting. Note: When a Voting channel is selected the Voting-Mute level is shown, but can not be changed. 6.1.3 Contrast The Contrast Screen allows you to set the contrast level of the display in the range from 0 to 15. Use the ▼/▲ keys to select the required contrast setting.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 6.1.5 Radio Information This Screen displays information that identifies the: Programmer File description, Software Version, Selcall ID, and Radio Serial Number and ESN. Press OK to return to the Idle Screen. Press Back to return to the Menu Select Screen. © ComGroup Australia 2010 page 26 TNM-U-E-0089 Issue 1.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 6.1.6 Phone Book Edit Menu The Phone book Edit Screen allows you to Add, Delete or Edit phone book entries. 6.1.6.1 Add A New Entry From the main Phone Book Edit Screen (at any Phonebook Entry), just press OK. Use the ▼/▲ keys to select “Add” and press OK. Enter the new Entry number using the keypad. And press OK. Next, enter new Entry text using the ABC keypad (see 6.1.6.4 below), And press OK again to exit back to the Idle Screen.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 6.1.6.2 Edit An Existing Entry Use the ▼/▲ keys to select the required Phonebook Entry, then Press OK. Next, edit the number using the programmed Reset* key and keypad and press OK. Use the ▼/▲ keys to select “Edit” and then press OK. Edit text using the ABC keypad (see 6.1.6.4 below) and press OK to exit back to the Idle Screen. * Note that F6 is often programmed as reset. 6.1.6.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 6.1.7 Network Selection The Network Screen allow you to switch operation between: Trunk Network 1, Trunk Network 2, PMR mode. P25 mode Use the ▼/▲ keys to make your selection, and press OK to accept. Press Back to return to the Menu Select Screen without changing modes. Note: Refer to the relevant Operating Instructions for Trunk operation. © ComGroup Australia 2010 page 29 TNM-U-E-0089 Issue 1.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 7. SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS This section lists Functions that may be programmed to the F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, or F6 keys. Selected functions may also be programmed into the 3 Position Function Switch. Consult your Simoco Dealer for which functions have been programmed in to your radio. 7.1 MONITOR Opens/Closes the audio (signalling) mute. Only valid on Non-Community Repeater type channels and/or Closed Selcall channels without Receiver Lock-out programmed.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 7.13 DTMF MODE This function places the numeric keypad into DTMF mode. refer to Section 5.8. 7.14 SCRAMBLER ON/OFF This function toggles the operation of the frequency inversion voice scrambler. 7.15 SEND DTMF1/2 This function sends a pre-programmed string of up to 16 DTMF digits. 7.16 USER CTCSS If enabled by the Field Programmer, this function will allow the user to select the CTCSS tone to be used. 7.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 8. ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available for the SRP9180 portable radio. Contact your Simoco Dealer for further information. 8.1 LITHIUM ION BATTERY (PAR-9180BATL2X) Capacity of 2200 mAh, non Intrinsically safe battery. 8.2 LITHIUM ION BATTERY (PAR-9180BATL2) Capacity of 2200 mAh. Intrinsically Safe – must be used with Intrinsically Safe version of radio for radio to be Intrinsically Safe. 8.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 8.15 GPS MICROPHONE (PAR-9180LMGM) Speaker Microphone incorporating programmable function keys. GPS receiver for tracking applications and four 8.16 EARPIECE (PA-LMEP8) Earpiece for portable radio. 8.17 PROGRAMMING LEAD (MAR-9180PRLDU USB programming lead for configuring radio personality using Field Personality Programmer. 8.18 BELT CLIP (PAR-9180CLIP) Belt Clip for belt widths of up to 50mm. The clip screws onto the rear of the battery. 8.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 9. TROUBLESHOOTING If, after reading this guide, you are unable to switch the radio on, check the battery is charged and correctly attached. If these checks are OK, contact your dealer or Simoco Dealer for further advice. © ComGroup Australia 2010 page 34 TNM-U-E-0089 Issue 1.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 10. APPENDIX A - ALERT TONES AND MESSAGES Key Beep Error Tone Beep Alert Bip Alert 2 x Bip Alert 0.05 0.10 Continuous Alert Duration Indicated in seconds 0.10 0.10 Ring Alert Urgent Alert 440 Hz 880 Hz 1480 Hz Off 0.05 Telephone Ring Tone 0.19 Continuous 9000_52 Figure 2 – Alert Tones These messages are displayed on the Message Line to give the user additional information.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 11. APPENDIX B - GLOSSARY A summary of common radio terms and other terms used in this document is given below. Alert tones ANI ARPANSA Current Phonebook Entry CTCSS DCS DSP DTMF FPP IECEx LED Muted Network PMR PTT RF RSSI Rx Selcall Saved-StatusValue SMS TMR Tx Unmuted The transceiver emits these tones to indicate an invalid entry or operator error. Automatic Number Identification. Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Association.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 12. COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE GUIDELINES (UNITED STATES AND CANADA) RF ENERGY EXPOSURE AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FCC OCCUPATIONAL USE REQUIREMENTS. Before using your Simoco portable two-way radio, read this important RF energy awareness and control information and operational instructions to ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure guidelines.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual RF exposure environment at duty factors of up to 50% talk 50% 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.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual 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.
SRP9170 and SRP9180 ~ PMR Portable Radio User Manual Table 1: RF Exposure Compliance Distances FREQUENCY Bodyworn 136-174MHz 400-480MHz 440-512MHz 10mm (0.4 inches) 10mm (0.4 inches) 10mm (0.4 inches) Handheld in front of face 25mm (1.0 inches) 25mm (1.0 inches) 25mm (1.0 inches) Approved Accessories To obtain a list of other Simoco approved accessories see contact details below or visit the following website which lists approved accessories: www.simoco.com.
