Trimble Navigation ADL351 User Manual

ADL Vantage
ADL Vantage Pro
ADL Vantage 35

User Guide

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Contact Information

Customer support and sales contacts

Quality, technology, and service are the hallmarks of Paci c Crest. We
provide easy access to our customer service department to keep you
running e ciently.

Headquarters

Paci c Crest

510 DeGuigne Drive

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

U.S .A

Tel: [phone] (U.S.A toll free)

[phone] (outside the U.S.A)

EMEA Offi ce

HAL Trade Center

Bevelandseweg 150

1703 AX Heerhugowaard

 e Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Sales email: sales@Paci cCrest.com

Support email: support@Paci cCrest.com

Repair info: pccservice@Paci cCrest.com

www.Paci cCrest.com

Web

Support hours are 8 am to 5 pm Paci c Time. Please visit our website for
up-to-date news and product announcements. Firmware and software
upgrades are available from our website, usually free of charge.

Legal notices

©2013 Paci c Crest. All rights reserved. Adaptation, or translation of
this manual is prohibited without prior written permission of Paci c
Crest, except as allowed under the copyright laws.  is document
contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All
rights reserved.  e information contained in this document is subject
to change without notice.

Trimble is a trademark of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in
the United States and in other countries. TRIMMARK and TRIMTALK
are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited. Microsoft, Windows,
and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Warranty

PACIFIC CREST MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD
TO THIS MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. Paci c Crest shall not be liable for errors contained herein or

for incidental consequential damages in conn ection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material.

Warranty

One-Year limited warranty

 is warranty gives you speci c legal rights. You may also have other
rights which vary from state to state or area to area.

Paci c Crest warrants ADL family products, inclusive of cables and
batteries, against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of
one year from receipt by the end-user.

Exclusions

Should Paci c Crest be unable to repair or replace the product within a
reasonable amount of time, a refund of the purchase price may be given
upon return of the product.

 e warranty on your radio shall not apply to defects resulting from:

• Improper or inadequate maintenance by the customer

• Unauthorized modi cation, negligence, or misuse

• Operation outside of the environment speci cations

Warranty limitations

 is warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty,
whether written or oral, is expressed or implied . Paci c Crest speci cally
disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and  tness for a
particular purpose.

Notices

Class B Statement – Notice to Users.  is equipment has been t ested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules.  ese limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
 is equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation .
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent from that
to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or Paci c Crest directly for help.

Changes and modi cations not expressly approved by the manufacturer
or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this
equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.

Canada

 is digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference
regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B
prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par
le ministère des Communications du Canada.

Europe

 is product has been t ested and found to comply with the requirements
for a Class B device pursuant to European Council Directive 1999/5/
EC on R&TTE, thereby satisfying the requirements for CE Marking and
sale within the European Economic Area (EEA).  ese requirements are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a residential or commercial
environment, and to ensure that the equipment is safe.

Australia and New Zealand

 is product conforms with the regulatory requirements of the
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) EMC
framework, thus satisfying the requirements for C-Tick Marking and
sale within Australia and New Zealand.

Notice to Our European Union Customers

For product recycling instructions and more information, please go to

www.trimble.com/ev.shtml.

Recycling in Europe: To recycle Trimble WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, products that run on electrical power.), Call +31
497 53 24 30, and ask for the “WEEE Associate”. Or, mail a request for
recycling instructions to:

Trimble Europe BV
c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Meerheide 45
5521 DZ Eersel, NL

November 2015

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Safety Information

Before you use your radio, ensure that you have read and understood this publication, as
well as safety requirements.

CAUTION – A license is required before operating radio communication equipment.

Warnings and cautions

An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved.

Always follow the instructions that accompany a Warning or Caution. The information
they provide is intended to minimize the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the
equipment. In particular, observe safety instructions that are presented in the following
formats:

WARNING – A Warning alerts you to a likely risk of serious injury to your person and/

or damage to the equipment. A warning identifies the nature of the risk and the extent
of possible injury and/or damage. It also describes how to protect yourself and/or the
equipment from this risk. Warnings that appear in the text are repeated at the front of the
manual.

CAUTION – A Caution alerts you to a possible risk of damage to the equipment and/or loss of
data. A Caution describes how to protect the equipment and/or data from this

Exposure to radio frequency energy

The radio is designed to comply with the following national and international standards
and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic
energy, in addition to protection against harmful interference of neighboring electrical
equipment:

• FCC Report and Order FCC 96-326 (August, 1996)

• American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992)

• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP - 1986)

• International Commission on Non-ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNRP - 1986)

• European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC)

• FCC CFR47 Part 15

• FCC CFR47 Part 90

• Industry Canada RSS 119

• ETSI EN 300 113-2

• ETSI EN 300 489

• ACA AS/NZS 4295

• iDA Spec 111

• OFTA STD-1E

• RRC CMII

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Contact your sales representative for model specific country approval.

To assure optimal radio performance and to ensure that exposure to RF energy is within
the guidelines in the above standards, observe the following operating procedures:

• Do not operate a transceiver when someone is within the distance noted below of
the antenna (unity gain).

– 120 cm (approximately 4 ft) for the ADL Vantage Pro radio and ADL Vantage 35

@ 35 W

– 30 cm (approximately 12 in) for the ADL Vantage/Vantage Pro radios

@ 2 W – 60cm (approximately 2 ft) for ADL Vantage/Vantage Pro radio @ 4 W

– 15 cm (approximately 6 in) for the ADL Vantage radio @ 1 W

• Do not operate the transceiver unless all RF connectors are secure and any open
connectors are properly terminated.

• Avoid contact with the antenna while operating the transceiver.

• Do not operate the transceiver with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes in contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.

• Do not operate the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive
atmosphere.

• Antennas are excellent conductors of electricity, so use extreme caution when
operating near power lines and other sources of electric current or during stormy
weather.

CAUTION – Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

Exposure to hot surfaces

The ADL Vantage Pro and ADL Vantage 35 enclosure and heat sink may become very hot
during operation, depending on the air temperature; transmit power, and transmission
duty cycle. Turn off the unit and let it cool before handling. Always use the heat-resistant
handle to hold or move the ADL Vantage Pro and ADL Vantage 35 radios.

Rechargeable batteries

The radio uses a 12 V, deep-discharge, lead-acid battery (portable power battery).

CAUTION – Storing batteries for an extended time in a discharged state damages them.

Note – For specific safety information, refer to the documentation included with your battery.

WARNING – Do not damage the battery. A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire,

and can result in personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent injury or damage:

• Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged. Signs of damage include,
but are not limited to, discoloration, warping, and leaking battery fluid.

• Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperature, or direct sunlight.

• Do not immerse the battery in water.

• Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather.

• Do not drop or puncture the battery.

• Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.

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WARNING – Avoid contact with the battery if it appears to be leaking. Battery fluid is

corrosive, and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or property damage. To
prevent injury or damage:

• If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fluid.

• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek
medical attention. Do not rub your eyes!

• If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off
the battery fluid.

WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable battery only in strict accordance with

the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an
explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. To prevent
injury or damage:

• Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking.

• Charge the battery only in a Trimble product that is specified to charge it. Ensure that you
follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger.

• Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor.

• Use the battery only in Trimble equipment that is specified to use it.

• Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product
documentation.

CAUTION – Do not use any battery charger as a power supply for any radio. This may damage
the radio. Do not recharge any battery while it is connected to a radio.

Transmission Rules and Regulations

Licensing requirements

It is the responsibility of the owner to comply with applicable rules and regulations
concerning the operation of a radio transmitter. In the United States, the FCC regulates
the licensing of this equipment.

The ADL Vantage, ADL Vantage Pro and ADL Vantage 35 use extended frequencies and
may contain functions that are not operational in the United States and its territories.
Users should check with the radio authority of the country of operation for any
restrictions that might apply.

Application for a license is made by submitting FCC Form 600 along with evidence of
frequency coordination (if required) and applicable fees. Similar licensing requirements
exist worldwide. Penalties for broadcasting without a license can be severe, and may
include the confiscation of your radio.

For more information, contact our customer service department.

WARNING: Always obey local licensing requirements and restrictions. It is illegal to transmit

in the United States while CSMA is turned off. CSMA is not required within the European
Union and should be turned off.

Equipment compliances

The radios have been tested and found to comply with Parts 15 and 90 of Title 47 of the
Code of Federal Regulations. They have also been tested and found compliant for type
certification and approval in many other countries worldwide.

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For more information concerning our worldwide compliances, contact customer support.

Being part of the RF community

Operation of a licensed radio product makes you a member of the RF community. Be aware
that virtually all frequencies licensed are provided on a shared basis with other users. Each
frequency dedicated specifically to RTK surveying activities has certain restrictions and
limitations. For complete information, refer to the appropriate documentation from the
licensing agency in your country of operation, e.g., Part 90, Title 47, of the Code of Federal
Regulations.

Most frequencies sharing data transmissions and voice transmissions give priority to voice
users. Be mindful of the persistent nature of a GPS RTK data transmission and always limit
your RF transmission output power when performing close-in survey situations to avoid
interference with co-channel users. Pacific Crest recommends using the low RF power
setting for construction site and other line-of-site surveys with baselines less than two miles
(depending on terrain).

WARNING: If you are in conflict with a co-channel user, select another frequency to avoid

formal actions by government agencies. In most cases, you are required to vacate a frequency
upon complaint by a shared channel voice user.

Most survey operations are itinerant in that the system is moved on a frequent basis. For
fixed system installations, you should not use frequencies set aside for itinerant operations,
but should coordinate a frequency based on the fixed area operation.

Regulations differ from country to country, please be aware of the local regulations before
using radio equipment.

Automatic station identification

For operation in the United States, the FCC requires that radio transmitters broadcast a
station identifier every 15 minutes. The station identifier is the call sign assigned to you on
the station license.

The radios support the broadcast of station identification in a manner that meets the
requirements of the FCC. Upon receipt of equipment, use the ADLCONF software to program
your FCC call sign into the configuration of the radio. This is only required for transmitters.

The call sign is transmitted every 15 minutes in Morse code. It is not included in any
data packet and so is not processed by the receiving radio. However, data transmission is
interrupted for a few seconds while the call sign is being transmitted. If you leave the Call
sign field blank (on the ADLCONF’s Identification screen), the radio programmed with this

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configuration file will not transmit any call sign.

WARNING: Failure to transmit your station identification is in violation of FCC regulations.

If you are operating outside the United States, check with the local authorities if you need
to transmit a call sign.

Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA)

CSMA is a technology implemented in the radios to meet the United States Federal
Communication Commission (FCC) transmitter requirements. It is illegal to transmit
on any UHF radio within the United States without CSMA enabled. CSMA holds off
the radio transmission if the frequency is currently being used by a co-channel user. On
occasion, you may note that the radio broadcasts stop for short periods of time. Most
often, this is a case of co-channel interference and the radio is holding off broadcasts
due to the FCC-mandated CSMA.

Note – You should turn CSMA off when transmitting within the European Union.

GPS RTK equipment is designed to function with intermittent gaps in the data. Heavy
co-channel use may limit the ability of the radio to transmit the required information. In
areas of heavy co-channel usage, try changing channels to a less used frequency.

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Contents

Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Note about this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Your Comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Features and Benefi ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Fast over-the-air data rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

User-selectable RF output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Rugged construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Software compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Confi guring the Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

ADLCONF con guration software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Factory default settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Setup in the O ce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setting up in the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Tripod mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Antenna and antenna mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Data/Power cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Indicator LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Antenna connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Battery care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Operating the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Turning the radio on and o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

User interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Automatic Channel Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Manual Frequency Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

CSMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Security code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Edit con guration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Scrambling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Forward Error Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Previous Error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Automatic Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Tips and Techniques for Best Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Line loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Power supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Equipment care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Use with Machinery and Vehicles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Vibration damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Mounting inside/outside vehicle cabin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

DC power supply with power conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Protection from electromagnetic interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Pinouts and Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connector manufacturer contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Technical Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Introduction

This manual describes how to set up and use the Advanced Data Link (ADL) Vantage®,
Vantage Pro radio or ADL Vantage 35. The radios are advanced, high speed, wireless data
links that are designed specifically for GNSS/RTK applications, but are also appropriate
for many other applications requiring digital data links. Your success in using the radios is
Pacific Crest’s primary goal. Pacific Crest stands behind its products by providing expert
support and service. Your comments and questions are welcome.

This guide provides information concerning the use of the following radios:

• ADL Vantage

Model numbers ADLV-1 (390 to 430 MHz) and ADLV-2 (430 MHz-470 MHz)

• ADL Vantage Pro

Model numbers ADLP-1 (390 to 430 MHz) and ADLP-2 (430 MHz to 473 MHz)

• ADL Vantage 35

Model numbers ADL35-1 (390 to 430 MHz) and ADL35-2 (430-473 MHz)

This guide is written for the first-time user and gives details concerning system setup,
operation, and maintenance. We urge you to take the time to review this short manual
completely before you set up the system.

Note about this guide

We believe that the ADL Vantage/Vantage Pro systems provides the best value and
performance for the user. As such, we provide our equipment in complete turnkey
systems, including all of the items necessary for operation with your GPS.

You may have purchased this radio from a third-party supplier. On occasion, the bundled
product provided by these sources may differ from the kits provided directly from Pacific
Crest. If this guide does not accurately reflect the equipment that you received, please
contact your supplier for specific instructions concerning the setup of items that differ.

Technical Support

If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product
documentation, contact your local dealer or go to the Support area of the Pacific Crest
website (www.pacificcrest.com/support.php). Product updates, documentation, and any
support issues are available for download.

If you need to contact technical support, email

Your Comments

Your feedback about the supporting documentation helps us to improve it with each
revision. Email your comments to [e-mail].

[e-mail].

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Features and Benefits

Compatibility

• Facilitates radio equipment mix and match

• Interoperable with Pacific Crest (RFM, PDL and ADL), SATEL, and Trimble radio
products

• All models support 12.5 kHz and 25 kHz channel bandwidth communications

• 40 MHz-wide channel tables (390–430, 430–470 and 430–473 MHz models)

• Provides upgrade path for existing installations

Fast over-the-air data rate

• 19,200 bits per second

• Reduced latency provides better GNSS position information

• Shorter transmit times reduces power consumption for longer battery life

User-selectable RF output

Select between 0.1. 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 Watts

• Increase range by switching to 2 or 4 Watts (where permitted)

• Increase battery life by reducing output power when you don’t need the range

Rugged construction

Designed specifically for real-world working environments

• All metal construction and shock-mounted electronics ensure highest reliability and
EMI-resistance.

• Watertight, corrosion-resistant connectors stand up to bad weather conditions.

Software compatibility

Current versions of the following software were tested and verified for compatibility with
Windows® 7, Windows XP, and the Business Edition of the Windows Vista® operating systems:

• ADLCONF

• PCC Range Estimator

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