Simoco SRP9180 User manual

SRP9180 Portable Radio
MPT1327 Trunked
Operating Instructions Issue 1.3

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General Safety Page 4
Hints for Using the Radio Page 4
1. INTRODUCTION Page 4
1.1 Overview Page 4
1.2 Configuration Page 4
1.3 Convensions Page 4
2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Page 5
3. MENU SYSTEM Page 6
3.1 Menu navigation Page 6
4. MENU SYSTEM Page 7
4.1 Phonebook Screen Page 8
4.2 Stored Calls Screen Page 9
4.3 Recall Screen Page 11
4.4 Status Screen Page 11
4.5 Call Types Screen Page 12
4.6 Send Message Screen Page 12
4.7 Setup Screen Page 12
5. COMMON FUNCTIONS AND FACILITIES Page 13
5.1 Switch-On/Switch-Off Page 13
5.1.1 In-Service Indication Page 13
5.1.2 Volume Adjustment Page 13
6. CALL TYPES Page 14
6.1 Making a Voice Cal Page 15
6.1.1 Making a Status Call Page 16
6.1.2 By Dialling the Numbers Page 16
6.2 Receiving a Call Page 17
6.2.1 Receiving a Voice Call Page 17
6.2.2 Receiving a Group Voice Call Page 18
6.2.3 Incoming Status and Data Messages Page 18
7. SETUP Page 19
7.1 Setup Sub Menus Page 19
7.1.1 User Options Page 19
7.1.2 Group Page 19
7.1.3 Phone Book Edit Page 20
7.1.3.2 Delete an Entry Page 21
7.1.3.3 Edit an Existing Entry Page 21
7.1.3.4 Using The Keypad Page 22

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7.1.4 Contrast Page 22
7.1.5 Alert Volume Page 22
7.1.6 Radio Information Page 23
8 TROUBLESHOOTING Page 24
Appendix A - Alert Tones and Messages Page 24
Appendix B - Dial Strings Page 25
Appendix A - Call Progress Page 26
Appendix B - Numbering Conventions Page 27
Appendix C - Glossary Page 28
BEFORE USE Page 29
Switching On The radio Page 29
Problems And Hints Page 29
Care of your Radio Page 29

General Safety
Do not operate your portable radio whilst driving a vehicle.
Do not operate your radio in an explosive atmosphere. Obey the ‘Turn Off Two way Radios’ signs
where these are posted, e.g. on a petrol station forecourt. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Only
recharge batteries in an approved SRP9180 Charger.
Hints for Using the Radio
When speaking, hold the radio a few centimeters 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. When it is possible to move location, avoid making calls
from known poor signal strength areas such as the radio system’s fringe areas (limit of range) or from screened
or shadowed areas, e.g. an underground car park or underpass.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW
The SRP9180 Series Radio is a versatile Digital Signal Processor (DSP) controlled, twoway portable radio. The
SRP9180 Series Radio is available in a number of frequency bands for specific applications. The radio is 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. A
widerange of accessories is available to complement the SRP9180 Series Radio including: chargers, antenna,
headsets, covert kits, holsters and carry cases. Refer to Simoco website for comprehensive descriptions. This
guide describes the facilities that are currently available and can be programmed into the MPT1327 Trunked
Mobile Radio (TMR) mode of the SRP9180 series.
1.2 CONFIGURATION
Before you can use the SRP9180, it must be configured using the Field Personality Programmer (FPP). This
configuration process loads the customised channels, signalling and user options so the radio will operate with
your system. The FPP will also update the radio software automatically, if required.
1.3 CONVENTIONS
Where the word “generally” or “may” is used to describe a facility, this operation is an option that may be enabled
with the FPP. References to the SRP9180 also apply to the nonkeypad version (SRP9170) except where keypad
operation is described.
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2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Key/Control Function
On/Off/Volume Rotate the switch clockwise to turn on the radio and then set the volume to the desired level
Selector Switch Rotate to select Phone Book entries.
ABC Switch May be programmed to change radio Modes.
Rx/Tx/Power LED Green LED illuminates when receiving a signal. Red LED illuminates when the radio is transmit-
ting. Flashing Red LED indicates low battery.
PTT Push-to-Talk. Hold the radio 10cm from the mouth. Press and hold the PTT switch and speak.
Release to listen.
Keypad Used to enter Idents, send text messages and set status.
Function Key F1 M Programmable function key. It is typically programmed as the Menu Select key.
Function Key F2 Programmable function key. It is typically programmed as the Down key.
Function Key F3 Programmable function key. It is typically programmed as the Up key.
Function Key F4 OK This function key may be configured by the programmer. Note that during menu operations
it becomes the Confirm key.
Special Function F5 Programmable function key.
Special Function F6 Programmable function key.
Special Function F7 Programmable function key. It is typically programmed as the Alarm /Emergency key.
Figure 1 SRP9180 Portable Layout
Rotary Selector
Selector Switch
Volume
Indicator LED
Function #5
Function #6
Function #1 Function #4
Function #3
Function #7
Antenna
Accessory
Connector
Keypad
Function #2
PTT

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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 the FPP.
Figure 2 (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. There are Setup submenus that provide
access to radio setup parameters.
Possible Menu entries are:
Phone Book•
Recall•
Stored Calls•
Call Types•
Status•
Setup•
User Options•
Group•
Phone Book Edit•
Alert Volume•
Radio Information•
Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)•
Send Message•
To assist the user in menu key selection, a soft menu label will often appear above the function keys. The label
shows the user the current function for that key which may change between different menus.
Programming of menus is a configuration task normally performed by the System Manager using the FPP.
3.1 MENU NAVIGATION
The M key is generally used to select Menu mode from the main Screen. Once in Menu mode, the keys
cycle through the menus.
To exit Menu mode, press the Mkey again or the Menu timeout will exit automatically. Generally, pressing the M
key while in a menu backs up to the next highest level of menu and the OK key selects the function.
The keys are generally used to navigate through a list of options Phonebook entries, or to increase or
decrease a value.
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SETUP
menu
Status
menu
Recall
menu
Call Types
menu
Stored
Calls menu
Status
Recall
Call Types
Stored
Calls
Scroll through
Phonebook
Entries
Default Screen
ENTRY POINT
‘M’
‘M’
‘M’ ‘M’
OK
‘M’
‘M’
‘M’
‘M’
Phone
Book
‘M’
OK
‘M’
OK
‘M’
OK
OK
OK OK Key
‘M’ Key (same as ‘BACK’)
Up Key
Down Key
Note: Example Menus only shown.
Other menus may be configured with the FPP
Network
menu
Radio Info
menu
Alert Vol
menu
Contrast
rdit menu
Phonebook
edit menu
Radio
Information
Alert
Volume
Contrast
Phonebook
‘M’
‘M’
‘M’
‘M’
‘M’
‘M’
Group
menu
Network
‘M’
OK
‘M’
OK
‘M’
OK
‘M’
OK
‘M’
OK
‘M’
OK
‘M’
OK
Group
SubMenu Selection
User
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Pressing the keys or rotating the top Selector Switch selects the Name Field entries.
Press the OK (call) key to call the Name Field entry.
The Keypad may be used to enter dial-strings directly.
Several Icons can be displayed as shown below:
4. MAIN MENU SCREENS
4.1 PHONEBOOK SCREEN
The Phonebook allows calls to be made to entries from the Phonebook list.
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Icons Indication
The rotating arrow icon shows that the radio is registering with the Trunk Network. It disappears when the
radio is In Service.
The envelope icon indicates that there are one or more stored calls (in the Stored Calls menu).
The outline speaker icon indicates that speaker audio is muted, e.g. during Call Setup, NPDs, etc.
The filled speaker icon indicates that speaker audio is enabled, e.g. during a Call.
The asterisk symbol indicates Call Pending, i.e. there is an outgoing call waiting for the radio to be In
Service.
The key icon indicates that the keypad lock function is activated.
The RSSI Bars indicate the
signal strength of the current
Control or Traffic channel.
Displayed Labels show
the function of the F1
and F4 keys. Pressing
the key below will set
the function.
The Icon Line displays
various icons as described
in the table below.
The Message Line provides
information about what the
radio is doing, e.g. Call-
setup, Queued, Diverted, etc.
The Name Field shows the
current selected entry from the
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4.2 STORED CALLS SCREEN
This screen allows missed Voice calls (and received Status and Data messages) to be reviewed.
The icon will show in the main Phonebook Screen when there is an entry in this Screen. A “Bip” tone is emitted every
few seconds when a new call or message is stored. Three different types of call can be stored. The screen display will change
depending on the type of call stored.
The displayed number (e.g. #02) shows the queued position of the entry. The most recent call is shown whenever this
Screen is displayed.
Press keys to scroll through other stored calls.
To return to the Phonebook Screen without making a call, either press M (back) twice or press OK for the pop-up menu and
select Exit.
Pressing the function key assigned as Clear will also exit to the Phonebook Screen.
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Missed Voice Call
Received Status Message
Received Data Message

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Press OK key to bring up a popup menu with functions:
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Delete: Delete the message and go to stored calls Screen
Exit: Go to idle Screen
Press M to remove the popup
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4.3 RECALL SCREEN
Use this Screen to review any of the last eight recently placed calls
•PressthekeystoscrollthroughtheRecalllist
•PressOKandselect“Exit”bypressingthekeystoreturntothePhonebookScreenwithoutmakingacallorpress
back twice.
•PressOKandselect“Delete”bypressingthekeystodeletetheviewedentryandreturntotheRecallScreen.
•PressOKandselect“More”bypressingthekeystogotothePhonebookScreenwiththeCallDial-stringreadyfor
editing (the keypad is enabled for this step).
4.4 STATUS SCREEN
Use this Screen to view and send Status Messages from the programmed list. The Screen will always open at the last viewed
message.
•PressthekeystoscrollthroughtheStatuslist.
•PressthenominatedClear*keytoreturntothePhonebookScreenwithoutmakingacall.
•PressOKtogotothePhonebookScreenwiththeStatusMessageDialstringreadyforediting(thekeypadisenabledfor
this step).
*Afunctionkey(usuallyF6)canbeprogrammedasaClearkeyusingtheFPP.
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Recall Screen
Status Screen

4.5 CALL TYPES SCREEN
Use this Screen to make different types of calls.
•Pressthekeystoscrollthroughtheavailablecalltypes.
•PressthenominatedClear*keytoreturn
to the Phonebook Screen without making a call.
•PressOKtogotothePhonebookScreenwiththe
Call-Type modifier ready for editing (the keyboard is enabled for this step).
*Afunctionkey(usuallyF6)canbeprogrammedasaClearkeyusingtheFPP.
4.6 SEND MESSAGE SCREEN
Use this Screen to send a text message to another radio user.
•Pressthenumerickeysmultipletimestoselecttherequiredtext
characters. See Section 7.1.3.4 for details.
•Whenthemessageiscomplete,pressOKtogotothePhonebookScreen.
•SelectthedestinationaddressusingthekeysandpressOKtosend.
Alternatively, the address can be manually entered from this Screen.
4.7 SETUP SCREEN
Use this Screen to access the other Setup submenus.
•PressOKandthekeystoshowthesub-menus.
See Section 7 for further information.
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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
Trunk Identity of the radio.
•AfterabrieftimethedisplaywillreverttothePhonebookScreen,at
which time the radio is ready for use.
•TurningtheOn/Off/VolumeknobanticlockwisewillswitchtheportableradioOff.
If the radio Inactivity Timer is enabled, the radio will automatically turn Off after a predefined duration of inactivity as set by
the FPP (i.e. no keys pressed). The radio will emit warning beeps for 10 seconds prior to switching off. Pressing any key will
reset this timer.
5.1.1 In-Service Indication
After switch on, the portable radio must ‘Register’ with the Trunking Network
before it can place or receive calls. When the radio is searching for the best
channel a rotating arrow and the signal strength of the scanned channel is
displayed. When the radio has registered, the rotating arrow symbol will
disappear.
The radio is said to be In Service when it is in contact with the Network and
the arrow symbol is extinguished. A call cannot be made until the radio
is In Service. The radio can queue one call, which will be made as soon
as the radio gains service.
5.1.2 Volume Adjustment
The top On/Off/Volume knob adjusts the speech level at the loudspeaker or remote speaker microphone. Rotating clockwise
increases the volume and anti-clockwise decreases the volume.
Note: The radio can be programmed so that the volume cannot be turned off completely.
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6. CALL TYPES
A Trunking System allows the user to make a number of different call types. The SRP9180
supports the following call types:
•VoicecallsbetweenIndividualsorGroups
•StatusCalls
•PriorityandEmergencyCalls
•DiversionCalls
Individual Voice Calls.
Allow private conversations between two users. Other users can be included in the call using the Include Call function.
Group Voice Calls.
Allow a group of users to participate in a group conversation. Any participant in the group can leave the call individually, but
only the originator can end the call.
Status Calls.
Allow a status number to be sent between users. The SRP9180 allows text messages to be associated with up to 30 status
numbers and can display these text messages when such a status is to be sent or is received.
Diversion Calls.
Allows the user to divert incoming calls to another radio or telephone extension for example. This could be used when the
user is away from their vehicle. For example, calls could be diverted to the depot radio.
Normal, Priority and Emergency Calls.
If the channel is busy, Normal Calls are placed in a queue and actioned when they reach the top of the queue. Priority Calls
jump to the top of the queue unless a previous Priority Call is taking place.
Emergency Calls are actioned immediately.
Notes 1: Some of these call types are only available after prior arrangement with the Scot-Tel Gould.
2: The Networks has a time limit placed on call duration. The Network
terminates the call after this time
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6.1 MAKING A VOICE CALL
Voice Calls may be made in several different ways:
Using the Phonebook:
•FromthePhonebookScreen,scrollthroughtheentriesusingthekeysuntilthedesirednameisshown;thenpress
the OK key (F4 must be programmed as Call function).
Using Direct-Call Function Key:
•TheF1,F2,…,F6keysmaybeassignedasDirect-Callkeys.Pressingsuchakeywillplaceacalltothepre-programmed
identity (e.g. Depot).
Through Keypad Entry:
•TheUsersIDnumbercanbeentereddirectlyasadial-stringusingtheKeypad(e.g.45#willcallradiounitNo45).
•Dial-stringsofupto30digitscanbeused,refertoAppendixBfornumberingconventionandvaliddial-strings.
Using Quick-Dial Memories:
•Therst20PhonebookEntries(0-19)canbesetupastwentyQuick-DialMemories.
•Theseallowadial-stringforacallnumbertobedialledquicklyusingthekeypadtoentertheQuick-DialMemorynumber
followed by the # key. (e.g. 1 2 # will dial the number in Quick-Dial Memory location 12). The Phonebook Edit facility
allows these numbers to be changed.
6.1.1 During a Voice Call
When a call is placed, a Call Progress Message is displayed on the Message Line and the speaker emits Call Progress tones
(see Appendix A for more details).
When the called radio is contacted, both radios will be connected and will display the audio enabled icon.
When the called person answers, both radios will be connected and will display the audio enabled icon.
A conversation can now take place with each operator taking turns to press their Press-To- Talk (PTT) keys and speaking.
Whenthecallisnished,eitheroperatorcanendthecallbypressingthenominatedClear*keyorpress*#.
Note: If the called radio cannot be contacted (radio off or out of range) a Radio Busy or Unavailable message is displayed
and call-fail tones are emitted.
*NotethatF6isusuallyassignedastheClearkey.
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MAKING A STATUS CALL
Status Calls allow a Status Number to be sent between users. This Status Number can have a meaning that t
he user assigns to it.
e.g. 1 may mean: “Ready for Despatch”.
2 may mean: “At Lunch”.
3 may mean: “Contact Home”, (etc).
A Status Message can be sent in a number of ways similar to making Voice Calls.
6.1.1 Using the Phonebook
To send a Status Call using the Phonebook:
•ScrollthroughthePhonebookuntilthepersonsnameisdisplayed(orentertheIDnumberusingthekeypad).
•Donotpress#.
•GototheStatusScreen(PressMandthenselectStatusScreen).
•Thenusethekeystoscrollthroughtheentriesuntilthedesiredmessageisdisplayed.
•PressthePTTkeytosendtheStatusMessagetotheselectedPhonebookperson(orenterednumber).
Note: Your radio may be set up to send all Status Messages to a fixed identity.
6.1.2 By Dialling the Numbers
If the Status Number and the destination ID Number are known, use the keypad to enter the numbers in the following
format:
*n*x#wherenistheStatusMessageNumber(01–20),andxisandthedestinationIDNumber.
eg*02*35#whereStatusMessageNumber02=‘AtLunch’,anddestinationIDNumber35=‘AndrewJones’means
AStatusCallwassentto‘AndrewJones’indicatingthesenderwas‘AtLunch’.
Note: You cannot send a Status Message during a Voice Call.
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6.2 RECEIVING A CALL
The SRP9180 will respond to incoming calls according to the type of call being received. There are three types of call:
•IndividualVoiceCall.
•GroupVoiceCall.
•StatusMessageorDataMessage.
6.2.1 Receiving an Individual Voice Call
When a call is received both radios will be connected and will display the audio enabled icon.
A conversation can now take place with each operator taking turns to press their PTT keys and speaking.
Whenthecallisnished,eitheroperatorcanendthecallbypressingthenominatedClear*keyorpressing*#.
If a “ringing” call is not answered before the Network times out, or the caller cancels the call, details of the call are entered
in the Stored Calls Screen, refer to Section 4.2.
Notes: The SRP9180 responds in the same manner as above for Priority and Emergency calls. Emergency Calls show
Emergency on the display.
*NotethatF6isusuallyassignedastheClearkey.
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RECEIVING A GROUP CALL
All radios that are members of the group automatically connect to the Group Voice Call.
While in a Group Voice Call, all operators can press their PTT, in turn, and talk to each other. Only the originator of the
Group Voice Call can clear the call.
Notes: Operators who leave a Group Voice Call are returned to that Group Voice Call after a short period of time. This
“LateJoiner”Networkfacilityallowsusersthatwerepreviouslyengagedonanothercall,tojoinaGroupVoiceCallthatisin
progress.
6.2.2 Incoming Status and Data Messages
Incoming Status and Data Messages are stored, and can be viewed in the Stored Calls Screen, refer to Section 4.2.
If not already displayed, the icon appears on the Main Phonebook Screen and a short ‘bip’ is emitted every 5 seconds
to alert the user that a new message has been received.
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7. 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 menu screens and may rearrange them according to
specific requirements.
7.1 SETUP SUB MENUS
The Setup sub-menu structure programmed at manufacture is shown in Figure 2. These sub-menu Screens provide access
to the following operator functions.
7.1.1 User Options
The User Options Screen allows a variety of user options (such as Keybeeps,
Backlighting and DTMF facilities) to be set On or Off.
•TheoptionselectionsaresetwiththeFPP.
•Usethekeystoscrollbetweenthedifferentfacilities.
•The OK key toggles the selection On/Off. The setting is saved on exit.
7.1.2 Group
Use the Group menu to view groups of which you are a member.
The lowest numbered Group ID will be displayed first.
•UsethekeystoscrolltheavailableGroups
•Groups1to8havebeensetupbytheprogrammerandcannotbechangedbytheuser..
•Groups 9 to 16 are dynamically assigned by the Trunk Network and cannot be changed by the user.
•Groups17to24areeditablebytheuser.Thesegroupsaredenedviathe*50*…to*57*…dialstrings
•Use the OK key to return to the idle Phonebook Screen.
User Options Display Illumination & DTMF on/off selection.
Group Groups 1 - 8 Fixed groups,
Groups 9 - 16 Operator Editable,
Groups 17 -24 Network Dynamic.
Phone Book Edit Allows Phonebook entries to be added, deleted or changed
Contrast Display contrast adjustment.
Alert Volume Beep tone level setting (relative to Audio Volume).
Information Programmer File description, SW version, Trunk ID and Radio Serial No.
Network Trunk Network-1/2 or Conventional Channel selection.

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7.1.3 Phone Book Edit
This menu allows you to delete, add or edit a Phone Book 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.
Press OK.
Next, enter New Entry text using the ABC keypad (see 7.1.3.4 below).
Press OK again to exit back to the Idle Screen.