User's Manual

SDM630 DMR TIER II – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
© SimocoGroup Australasia 2013 page 6 TNM-U-E-0108 Issue 1.1
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 O
VERVIEW
The SDM600 Series Radios are versatile Digital Signal Processor (DSP) controlled, two-way
mobile radios. The SDM600 Series is available in a number of frequency bands and
versions for specific applications. These Operating Instructions describe the operation of the
DMR Tier II Standard compliant Mobile Radio, consisting of an SDM600 Transceiver and
SDM630 Control Head.
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.
1.2 C
ONFIGURATION
The SDM630 Radio must be configured using the Field Personality Programmer (FPP) prior
to operation. The configuration process defines the radio channels, signalling and other
settings so that the radio will operate with your system
1.3 I
NSTALLATION
As the installation of your SDM600 Transceiver 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 SDM600 Series Installation Instructions supplied with the
radio.
1.4 M
ODES OF
O
PERATION
The SDM630 Radio is capable of operation in Analogue FM and DMR modes.
Radio Channels are organised in groups of up to 250 per zone. Up to 40 zones may be
defined.
Generally, zones can be programmed with channels belonging to common function groups.
A radio channel can be defined as either Analogue or DMR, and a Zone may contain a mix of
Analogue or DMR Channels.