TMC Radio SRM9030 User manual

SRM9030
Mobile Radio
Conventional – PMR
Operating Instructions
TNM-U-E-0003 Issue 3
December 2005
TMC Radio Pty. Ltd.
1270 Ferntree Gully Road
Scoresby
Victoria, 3179
Australia
www.tmcradio.com

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ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION
The following documentation is available for use with the SRM9000 series of
products:
TNM-I-E-0005 SRM9000 Series Installation Instructions
TNM-M-E-0001 SRM9000 Service Manual
TNM-U-E-0012 SRM9020 Trunked Operating Instructions
TNM-U-E-0013 SRM9020 PMR Operating Instructions
TNM-U-E-0063 SRM9022 PMR Operating Instructions
TNM-U-E-0065 SRM9022 Trunked Operating Instructions
TNM-U-E-0004 SRM9030 Trunked Operating Instructions
To order copies of any of the above publications, or any other TMC Radio
product, contact TMC Radio on [phone] or send a Fax on +61 3-
9730-3968.
ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
This publication is copyright and no part may be reproduced without prior
permission of TMC Radio.
Due to our policy of continuous improvement to our products and services,
technical specifications and claims, correct at time of publication, may be
subject to variation without prior notice.
TMC Radio has endeavoured to ensure that the information in this document
is fairly and accurately stated, but does not accept liability for any errors or
omissions.

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SAFETY
1. Do NOT operate your radio, without a handsfree kit, whilst driving a
vehicle.
2. 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.
3. Do NOT touch the antenna while the radio is transmitting.
4. Do NOT operate the radio if the antenna has become disconnected
or damaged.
HINTS FOR USING THE RADIO
• When speaking, hold the microphone a few centimeters from your mouth
and speak across it, rather than into it.
• Keep the length of your conversation to a minimum and replace the
microphone on its cradle after use.
• When it is possible to move location, avoid making calls from known poor
signal-strength areas such as the radio systems fringe areas (limit of
range) or from screened or shadowed areas, e.g. an underground car
park or underpass.
• To avoid unnecessary drain on the vehicle battery, keep the engine
running when using the radio for extensive periods of time.

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CONTENTS
ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION .......................................................... I
ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT....................................................................... I
SAFETY ................................................................................................... II
HINTS FOR USING THE RADIO ............................................................. II
CONTENTS............................................................................................. III
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 1
1.1 Overview......................................................................................1
1.2 Installation...................................................................................1
2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ............................................................. 2
3. MENU SYSTEM.................................................................................. 3
3.1 Menu Navigation.........................................................................3
3.2 Default Settings ..........................................................................4
4. MAIN MENU SCREENS..................................................................... 5
4.1 Channels Screen ........................................................................5
4.2 Phonebook Screen.....................................................................7
4.3 Status Screen..............................................................................8
4.4 Stored Calls Screen....................................................................9
4.5 Setup Screen.............................................................................12
5. COMMON FUNCTIONS AND FACILITIES...................................... 14
5.1 Switch-On/Switch-Off...............................................................14
5.1.1 Volume Adjustment ..........................................................14
5.2 Receiving...................................................................................15
5.3 Transmitting..............................................................................16
5.3.1 VOX Operation .................................................................16
5.4 SELCALL Functions.................................................................17

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5.4.1 Receiving a Selcall...........................................................17
5.4.2 Sending a Selcall .............................................................17
5.4.3 Other Selcall Functions....................................................17
5.5 Scan Functions ........................................................................18
5.5.1 Scan Screen.....................................................................19
5.5.2 Scan-Edit Screen .............................................................20
5.6 MUTE Level Setting..................................................................20
5.7 DTMF Operation .......................................................................20
5.8 External alert ............................................................................21
5.9 Auxiliary Output........................................................................21
6. SETUP...............................................................................................22
6.1 Setup Sub-Menus.....................................................................22
6.1.1 User Options....................................................................23
6.1.2 Mute Adjust ...................................................................... 23
6.1.3 Phone Book Edit ..............................................................23
6.1.4 Contrast............................................................................25
6.1.5 Alert Volume.....................................................................25
6.1.6 Information.......................................................................25
6.1.7 Network............................................................................25
7. SPECIAL FUNCTION BUTTONS .....................................................26
7.1 Monitor......................................................................................26
7.2 Squelch Defeat .........................................................................26
7.3 Reset .........................................................................................26
7.4 Scan...........................................................................................26
7.5 Auxiliary....................................................................................26
7.6 Send-2 .......................................................................................26
7.7 Transpond.................................................................................26
7.8 CTCSS.......................................................................................26
7.9 Mute...........................................................................................26
7.10 External Alert............................................................................26
7.11 Goto Chan A, B, C, D................................................................27

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7.12 Special Enc 1…8.......................................................................27
7.13 Alarm .........................................................................................27
7.14 Repeater Defeat ........................................................................27
7.15 Low Power ................................................................................27
7.16 Handsfree (VOX).......................................................................27
7.17 DTMF Mode ...............................................................................27
8. OPTIONS.......................................................................................... 28
8.1 Quick Release Transceiver Kit................................................28
8.2 Microphone/Control Head Extension Lead............................28
8.3 VOX Handsfree Option.............................................................28
8.4 Type 1 Parallel I/O Expansion Option.....................................28
8.5 Internal GPS Option..................................................................28
8.6 Cross-linked Cable...................................................................28
8.7 600 Ohm Interface Option........................................................28
8.8 Type 2 I/O Option......................................................................28
8.9 Dual Control Head Option........................................................28
8.10 Dual Transceiver Option..........................................................28
8.11 Desk Top Base Kit (SRX01) .....................................................28
9. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................... 29
APPENDIX A - ALERT TONES AND MESSAGES ............................... 30
APPENDIX B - GLOSSARY .................................................................. 31

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 O VERVIEW
The SRM9000 Series Radios are versatile Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
controlled, two-way mobile radios. The SRM9000 Series is available in a
number of frequency bands and versions for specific applications. This
manual describes the operation of the SRM9030 PMR Alphanumeric Display
variant.
The radio consists of a Transceiver unit that may be mounted in the vehicle
boot or under a seat, and an Alphanumeric Control Unit, which is designed to
mount on the vehicle console or within view and reach of the driver. A
microphone and speaker connected to the radio provide the audio interface.
The radio is software programmable and it can be customised to the
operational requirements of your particular fleet. Your TMC Radio
representative can help in programming your radio facilities to meet your
present and future requirements.
This guide describes the facilities that are currently available and can be
programmed into the SRM9030.
1.2 I NSTALLATION
As the installation of your SRM9030 Radio 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 SRM9000
Series Installation Instructions supplied with the radio.

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2. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Figure 1 – SRM9030 Control Head
Button/ Control Function
On/Off/Volume Push for 2 seconds to switch the radio On or
Off. Rotate to set volume to the desired level.
Rx/Tx/Power LED Green LED illuminates at power On. Red LED
Illuminates when the radio is transmitting.
Green Handset Used to place a call to the displayed identity.
Red Handset Used to end a call, backspace /Clear
dialstrings entries and return to the Main
Menu Screen
Keypad Used to dial numbers, and insert dialstrings
Scroll Up/Down Scroll between Menu Screens
Scroll Left/Right Scroll through lists (within a Menu Screen)
Function Button F1
Function Button F2
Function Button F3
Function Button F4
These buttons are programmable to perform
different functions according to the menu that
has been accessed.
Displayed labels indicate button function.
Special Function F5
This button is programmable for a special
operation, e.g. Emergency Call.
Special Function F6
On top
of Mic. This button is programmable for a special operation.
Abcde
PUSH
ON/OFF
POWER/TRANSMIT
INDICATOR
VOLUME
F5
EMERGENCY
DISPLAY F3 F4 MENU ↕
SCROLL
↔
F2 F1 GREEN HANDSET (CALL)
RED HANDSET (CLEAR)
KEYPAD

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3. MENU SYSTEM
The SRM9030 radio software uses a programmed Menu structure to enable
the operator to access all of the radio options. The structure of the menu
(comprising up to thirteen screens) can be programmed to meet the specific
needs of individual customers. Figure 2 illustrates the complete menu
structure of the radio.
Any or all of the Screens can be programmed or hidden with the following
provisos:
• The Phone Book Screen is always programmed in and is the default
Screen displayed.
• The Main Menu provides access to the usual Screens required to operate
the radio.
• The Setup Sub-Menus provide access to the radio setup parameters.
• When options are placed in a Setup Sub-Menu, Setup should be offered
as a sub menu in the Main Menu selection.
• Both the Main Menu and the Setup submenus can each hold up to ten
Screens.
Programming of menus is a configuration task normally performed by the
system manager using programmer software.
3.1 M ENU N AVIGATION
The Up/Down Arrow buttons enable you to scroll from the Main Menu
through all of the Menu Screens.
The Left/Right Arrow buttons enable you to scroll through the available
selections within a Menu Screen.

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3.2 D EFAULT S ETTINGS
Figure 2 - Menu Navigation
Note: This is an example only. Menu entries may be customised with
the field programmer (FPP).
Phone
Book
Main Menu
Status
Setup
Stored
Calls
User
Options
Mute
Adjust
Contrast
Phone
Book Edit
Alert
Volume
Information
Network
Setup
Submenus
Lists users ID and
name
List of assigned
outgoing Status
Messages
Missed Voice Calls,
received Status
Messages, received
Data Messages
OK
or
Keybeeps Display
illumination DTMF
Change Phone Book
entries
Adjust Display
Contrast
Beep Tone level
setting
Mute Level adjust
Programmer File
description
SW Version
Radio Serial No.
Trunk Network 1/2
or
Conventional
Channel Selection
Send
Message
Send a Text Message

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4. MAIN MENU SCREENS
4.1 C HANNELS S CREEN
The Channels Screen shows the current channel and allows it to be changed.
The Name Field shows the selected entry from the current Screen (e.g. from
Channel List).
The Message Line provides additional information in the current Screen. (e.g.
Name of Voting of MultiAx channel when stopped on a channel)
The RSSI Bars indicate the signal strength of the current channel.
Displayed Labels show the function of the F1…F4 buttons. Pressing one of
these buttons will execute the function.
The Scan-Groups field shows the User Scan Groups (1, 2, 3, or 4) that the
current channel is a member of.

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Several Icons can be displayed as shown below:
ICONS INDICATION
The rotating arrow icon indicates that the radio is in Scan,
Vote or MultiAx Mode. This icon disappears when the radio is
locked on a channel.
The envelope icon indicates that there are one or more stored
calls.
The outline speaker icon indicates that a signal is present but
the speaker audio is muted, e.g. channel in use by another
Selcall/CTCSS identity.
The solid speaker icon indicates that speaker audio is
enabled, e.g. during a Call.
This symbol indicates whether the radio has been “CALLED”
or if it is in the “ON-CALL” state.
The Left/Right Arrow buttons scroll through the entries within the current
Menu Screen (e.g. Channels).
The Up/Down Arrow buttons go to other Menu Screens.
The Green Handset button will send the Channel-Encode selcall (with
Current Phonebook Entry and/or Saved Status Value) if enabled, refer to
Sections 4.2 and 4.3.
The Red Handset button performs a backspace function if a keypad entered
number is present on the Message Line - or if held for more than two seconds
then the whole number-string is cleared.
The Keypad may be used to enter numbers directly, which temporarily appear
on the Message-Line, e.g. Changing channels from the keypad can be done
by entering the channel number and pressing the ‘#’ button.
Note: If DTMF is enabled then pressing keypad buttons will send the
corresponding DTMF tone.

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4.2 P HONEBOOK S CREEN
This Screen need only be accessed if Selcall, CTCSS or DCS is used. Selcall
Identity information is stored for various users and calls can be placed to them
from this Screen.
The Left/Right Arrow buttons scroll through
the Phonebook entries.
Pressing the Green Handset button will place
a call to the displayed identity.
Alternatively, if the Identity Number is known,
the Keypad can be used to enter the number,
which is sent when the Green Handset
button or #is pressed.
The Red Handset button will backspace through keypad entered numbers, or
it will exit back to the Main Channel Screen if none.
The Up/Down Arrow buttons go to other Menu Screens.
Notes: 1 If the Selcall requires a Status to be included then the Saved-
Status-Value will be used. (See description of Status below.)
2 The Identity shown on the display when this Screen is exited may
be referenced from other Menu Screens and is called the
Current-Phonebook-Entry.
1 2 3 4
OK
Phonebook
John Smith

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4.3 S TATUS S CREEN
This Screen need only be accessed if Selcall, CTCSS or DCS is used. Selcall
Status is stored here and can be sent from this Screen.
The Left/Right Arrow buttons scroll through
the Status List entries.
Pressing the Green Handset button will send
the displayed Status to the Current-
Phonebook-Entry.
Alternatively, if the Status Number is known,
the Keypad can be used to enter the number,
which is sent (to Current-Phonebook-Entry)
when the Green Handset button is pressed.
The Red Handset button will backspace through keypad entered numbers, or
it will exit back to the Main Channel Screen if none.
The Up/Down Arrow buttons go to other Menu Screens.
Notes: 1 When a Status is sent, it becomes the current Saved-Status-
Value, and can be used at a later time from other Menu Screens.
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 *button. The value is saved but not sent.
23
#01
OK
Status
Arrived

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4.4 S TORED C ALLS S CREEN (S ELCALL )
This screen allows the eight most recent missed Selcalls (ones not answered
before the Alert-tone stops) and received Status Selcalls to be reviewed.
The icon will show in the Main Channel Screen when there is an entry in
this Screen. A "Bip" tone is emitted every few seconds when a new call is
stored here.
The displayed text identifies the caller (e.g.
John Smith) and, if used, Status text (e.g.
Call Depot) is displayed on the Message
Line.
The displayed number (#05) shows the
queued position of the entry. The most
recent call is shown whenever this Screen is
displayed.
Press the Left/Right Arrow buttons to scroll through other Stored Calls.
Press the Green Handset to Voice Call the originator.
Press the Red Handset to return to the Channel Screen without making a
call.
Press (Del) to delete the viewed entry.
Press (OK) to go to the Channel Screen with the Call Dialstring ready for
editing, the keypad is enabled for this step.
Call Depot
#05
OK
Del
Stored Calls
John Smith

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4.5 S TORED C ALLS (T EXT M ESSAGE )
Received text messages are stored in the Stored Calls screen. Text messages
may be up to 237 characters in length.
A Data message may also be displayed immediately when received if
configured to do so by the FPP.
Data Msg
Stored Calls
#01 Delete
ID: 00050OK
The icon will show on the main channel screen when there is an entry in this
screen. A “bip” tone is emitted every few seconds when a text message is
stored here.
The displayed text identifies the caller (e.g. 01) by their data address. For
example “ID: 00050”.
If the caller is the dispatcher as defined by the FPP, the caller’s identity is not
shown.
When the message is selected, the screen shows the full message. If the
message exceeds the screen, a soft key titled “more” will allow access to the
other screen.
ID: 00050
AT WAREHOUSE
Data Msg
Stored Calls
#01 Delete
AT WAREHOUSE OK

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A message may be deleted by pressing the “delete” soft
key.
Data Msg
Stored Calls
#01 Delete
AT WAREHOUSE OK

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4.6 S END M ESSAGE
This Screen allows the user to send a free form text message to another radio
user in a similar manner to a cell phone SMS.
Upon selecting the Send Message menu option with the OK button, a flashing
cursor will appear on the lower left hand corner of the screen.
Each key is labelled with up to 3 text characters. The
text characters are entered by pressing the keypad
key once for the first character, twice for the second
and three time for the third.
After a short delay, the cursor will advance for the
next character entry.
To move the cursor left or right, use the -/+ buttons.
To delete a character, move the cursor over the character and then press the
function key that is programmed with the Reset function.
When the message is complete, press the OK button to send it. The screen
will then ask for the address to send it to with “Enter No.” Enter the address
and then press OK. The message will be sent.
4.7 S ETUP S CREEN
Use this Screen to access the other Setup
submenus.
Press (OK) or the Left/Right Arrow
buttons to show the first of the submenus,
and then the Up/Down Arrow buttons to
scroll through these screens.
OK
Setup
#01
Send Message
PICK UP OK
Delete