Trimble Navigation ADLV Users manual

ADL Vantage

User's Guide

August 2009
P/N: M00815

Pacific Crest Corporation
510 DeGuigne Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
[phone]
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www.PacificCrest.com

Notice

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AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Pacific Crest Corporation shall not be liable for
errors contained herein or for incidental consequential damages in connection with the
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another language without the prior written consent of Pacific Crest Corpora ti on.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

License required prior to operation of radio communication equipment.

Cautions and Warnings

Throughout this manual this symbol is used to indicate caution or warning. Please pay
particular attention to these items to assure safe and reliable operation of your radio

modem product.

©2009 Pacific Crest Corporation. All rights reserved. TRIMMARK and TRIMTALK are trademarks of Trimble Navigation
Ltd. SATEL® is a registered trademark of SATEL, Oy.

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Contents

NOTICE 1
NOTICE 2
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS 2

CONTENTS 4
INTRODUCTION 6
INTRODUCTION 6

WELCOME 6
SCOPE 6
NOTE CONCERNING THIS GUIDE 6

FEATURES AND BENEFITS 6

COMPATIBLE 6
ENHANCED USER INTERFACE 6
FAST OVER-THE-AIR DATA RATE 6
USER-SELECTABLE RF OUTPUT 7
RUGGED CONSTRUCTION 7

CONFIGURING ADL VANTAGE 7

ADLCONF CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE 7
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 7

SETTING UP THE ADL VANTAGE 8

THE STANDARD ADL VANTAGE RADIO KIT 8
ANTENNA AND ANTENNA MOUNT 9
TRIPOD SIDE CLIP 9
DATA/POWER CABLE 10

OPERATING THE ADL VANTAGE 10

TURNING ON ADL VANTAGE 10
ADL VANTAGE USER INTERFACE 11
INDICATOR LEDS 13
ENCLOSURE 13
ANTENNA MOUNT 13
BATTERY CARE 14
CHARGING 14

TIPS AND TECHNIQUES FOR BEST PERFORMANCE 14

ANTENNA 14
LINE LOSS 14
POWER SUPPLIES 15
EQUIPMENT CARE 15
ERROR CODES 15

FCC RULES AND REGULATIONS 16

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS 16
EQUIPMENT COMPLIANCES 16

BEING PART OF THE RF COMMUNITY 16
AUTOMATIC STATION IDENTIFICATION 17
CARRIER SENSE MULTIPLE ACCESS (CSMA) 17

CONTACT INFORMATION 18

CUSTOMER SUPPORT 18
SALES CONTACT 18

WARRANTY 18

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 18
EXCLUSIONS 19
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS 19

APPENDIX A - SAFETY INFORMATION 20

EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY 20

APPENDIX B - PIN-OUTS AND CONNECTORS 21

ADL VANTAGE 21
ANTENNA 21

APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 23
APPENDIX D – SOFTWARE 24

SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY 24

APPENDIX E – DOCUMENT OF CONFORMITY 25
INDEX 26

Figures

Figure 1 - ADL Vantage Setup......................................................................................................................................9

Figure 2 - ADL Vantage GPS Cable...........................................................................................................................10

Figure 3 - ADL Vantage................................................................................................................................................11

Figure 4 – ADL Vantage Data/Power Connectors.................................................................................................21

ABLES

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Table 1 - ADL Vantage Factory Defaults....................................................................................................................8

Table 2 – ADL Vantage User Interface Display........................................................................................................13

Table 3 - ADL Vantage Error Codes ..........................................................................................................................15

Table 4 - ADL Vantage Base and Rover Pin Assignments.....................................................................................21

Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Advanced Data Link (ADL) Vantage for use with your survey
system. The ADL Vantage™ is an advanced, high speed, wireless data link that i s designed
specifically for GNSS/RTK applications. Your success in using the ADL Vantage is Pacific Crest
Corporation’s primary goal. Pacific Crest stands behind the ADL Vantage by prov iding expert
support and service. Your comments and questions are welcome.

Scope

This guide provides information concerning the use of the ADL Vantage. This guide is written for
the first-time user and gives details conc erning system setup , operation and mai ntenance . We
urge you to take the time to review this short manual completely prior to setting up your
system.

Note Concerning this Guide

We believe that the ADL Vantage system prov ides the best value and performance for the
user. As such, we provide our equipment in complete turnkey syste m s, including all of the items
necessary for operation with your GPS.

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

Features and Benefits

Compatible

Facili tates GNSS equipment mix and ma t ch

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

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

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

• Provides upgrade path for existing installations

Enhanced User Interface

Backlit LCD display and five-button navigation interface

• View and change radio channel, modulation and protocol types

• Monitor signal levels, baud rates, and other parameters

Fast Over-the-Air Data Rate

19,200 bits per second

• Reduced latency provides better GPS position information

• Lower power consumption allows longer field operation

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 Constr uction

Designed specifically for real-world working environments

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

• Watertight operation stands up to bad weather conditions

Configuring ADL Vantage

ADLCONF Configuration Software

ADLCONF is a suite of software utilities for configuring and troubleshooting Pacific Crest’s
Advanced Data Link (ADL) line of digital communication radios and modems. Running
ADLCONF on a PC attached vi a serial cable to an A DL radio all ows you to chec k the st atus of
the radio, input channel tables, and set radio parameters such as channel bandwidth and
output power.

ADLCONF software is found on the ADL Vantag e system CD. The latest ve rsion is available for
free download from www.PacificCrest.com
configure the ADL Vantage radio is available by running ADLCONF and clicking Help > User
Guide. The ADLCONF User’s Guide is also available on the Pacific Crest website.

Factory Default Settings

You can return your ADL Vantage radio to its factory default configuration using ADLCONF
software. Simply click the Restore Factory button to the right of the screen and then the
Program button. The factory default settings are as follows:

Radio Link Rate 9600
Modulation Type GMSK
Sensitivity Low (Base)
Transmit Power (there is no default)
Scramble Control On
CSMA On
Forward Error Correction Yes
Transmit Retries 10
TX ACK Timeout 10
Modem Address 0
Destination Address 255
RX Delay 0
TX Delay 2
RX LED Meaning Signal received

. A user guide that completely describes how to

Call Sign: CALL SIGN
Owner: (there is no default)
Low Voltage Turn Warning 10 V
Low Voltage Turn Off 9 V
Turn Off LCD Backlight No
Turn Off LCD Delay After 20 seconds
Serial Interface
PC Baud Rate: 38400
Parity: None
Soft Break Disabled: Yes
Protocol Mode: Transparent with EOT Timeout
EOT Timeout: 50
EOT Character : (not used)
Security Code: 00000000

Table 1 - ADL Vantage Factory Defaults

Setting Up the ADL Vantage

The Standard ADL Vantage Radio Kit

The Standard ADL Vantage Radio Kit consists of the following:

• ADL Vantage radio

• Wall/mains power supply

• Wall plug with adaptor set

• Programming cable

• ADL Vantage CD containing:

o ADL Vantage User's Guide
o ADLCONF User's Guide
o ADLCONF Software
o PCC Range Estimator

To configure the radio with ADLCONF software,

• Connect the power supply to the main wall current

• Connect the programming cable to:

o The power supply
o The ADL Vantage radio
o Your PC

• Turn on the radio

• Launch ADLCONF software and refer to the section of the ADLCONF User’s Guide on

connecting the program to your radio.

To operate your ADL Vantage radio in the field you will need an antenna, a portable power
supply and a cable to connect to a data source such as a GNSS receiver. Pacific Crest

Corporation and its authorized dealers can provide you with everything you need including a
tripod accessory kit and a battery/charger kit.

Antenna and Antenna Mount

If you have an antenna with a male TNC connector, you can attach it directly to the RF
connector on the top of the ADL Vantage. We hi ghly recomm end, ho wever, that you e levate
your RF antenna as much as possible. The most common set up is similar to that seen in Figure
1 where an antenna cabl e with male TNC connector i s attached to the ADL Vantage . The
other end of this cable is attached to a tripod or elevated section of range pole. The RF
antenna is then attached to the end of the cable. Pacific Crest offers an antenna cable that
attaches to standard 5/8-inch threaded tripods and range poles and antennas with NMO
connectors.

We recommend inspecting the antenna center push-pin contact to ma ke sure that it makes
good contact with the antenna mount. A good antenna connection is critical to system
performance.

Although transmitting without an antenna will not cause damage to the A D L
Vantage, it is not recommended. Using a gained antenna will raise the Effective
Radiated Power of the ADL Vantage radio. Make sure the resultant Effective

Radiated Power does not exceed your licensed limit.

Figure 1 - ADL Vantage Setup

Tripod Side Clip

Before connecting any cables, screw the ADL Vantage’s tripod clip (PN F01003) onto the back
of the radio and insert the clip into the slot on a tripod.

Comment [CB1]: Should show the
antenna cable running from the top of
the radio up to the bottom of the
antenna.

Figure 2 - ADL Vantage Tripod Clip

Data/Power Cable

The ADL Vantage is connected to a data source, such as a GNSS receiver, using a
data/power cable (see Figure 3). This cable is avai lable with different connectors for attaching
to a large variety of data sources. Contact your Pacific Crest sales represe ntative for sel ecting
the best cable to meet your needs.

Figure 3 - ADL Vantage Data/Power Cable

Each ADL Vantage data/power cable also connects the radio (and in some cases the data
source) to external power vi a an SAE-type conn ector. Pacific Crest strongly recommend s you
use the ADL Vantage battery (PN A02663), which includes an SAE connector. This is sold both
separately and as part of the ADL Vantage Battery/Charger Kit (PN K01115).

Comment [CB2]: Change “G PS
Connector” to “Data Source
Connector”

Operating the ADL Vantage

Turning on ADL Vantage

To turn on the ADL Vantage, either attach the programming cable to the radio and to
wall/mains current or attach the data/power cabl e to the radio and the battery. Then press
the On/Off button in the center of the front panel seen in Figure 4.

Figure 4 - ADL Vantage

ADL Vantage User Interface

The ADL Vantage front panel includes a two-row LCD display, an On/Off button, four scrolling
buttons and a central Enter butt on . The top ro w of the A D L Vantag e LCD di splays the nam e of
the currently selected radio configuration function. The bottom LCD row displays the currently
selected option for the displayed function. The sel ected option is marked with an asterisk. To
select another choice for the displayed function, scroll up or do wn and press the Enter button
when the desired choice is displayed in the bottom row of the LCD. Press the left/right arrows
on the ADL Vantage to move from one function to another. When the radi o is turned on, th e
"Ch TX Freq" function is displayed. Press the Up or Down arrow to display the various
parameter choices. The parameter displayed with an asterisk is the currently selected choice.

Function Displays/Selects… Choices

Ch TX Freq
02 453.3250 MHz

03 454.3600 MHz
04 455.3950 MHz
Ch RX Freq Receiver channel & frequency 01 453.3000 MHz (for

02 453.3250 MHz
03 454.3600 MHz
04 455.3950 MHz
Radio Link Rate Ov er-The-Air link rate for radio

Transmitter channel & freque ncy 01 453.3000 MHz (for

example)

example)

4800

transmission/reception

9600
19200
8000
16000
Serial Baud Serial baud rate of the radio’s data port 2400
4800
9600
19200
38000
115200
Modulation Data modulation type GMSK
4LFSK
Data Protocol Data protocol type PCC EOT (End of

Transmission)

PCC EOC (End of

Character)
Packet Switched
TRIMMARK™II/IIe
TRIMTALK™
TT450S (HW)
TRIMMARK 3
SATEL®
Repeater Mode Sets the radio to be a repeater No
Yes
If a Trimble protocol is

selected:
No
Base + 1 Repeater
Base + 2 Repeaters
Repeater 1
Repeater 2
Sensitivity Radio squelch level Low (Base)
Moderate
High (Rover)
Transmit Power Transmitter power level 0.1 Watts

0.5 Watts
1 Watt (where permitted)
2 Watts (where permitted)
4 Watts (where permitted)
CSMA Carrier Sense Multiple Access On
Off
RX LED Meaning What it means when the RX LED flashes Signal Received
Data Received

Signal Strength Strength of the received signal (RSSI) RSSI value displayed in dBm
Device Status Radio identification information Battery status
Serial number
Owner name
Call sign
Channel bandwidth (BW)
TX status
FW version
Error Code Error code and brief description No Error
01: Voltage High
02: Voltage Low
08: Temp High
11: Memory Error
15: Tx Frequency Not

Locked
16: Rx Frequency Not

Locked

Table 2 – ADL Vantage User Interface Display

Indicator LEDs

The TX LED indicates that th e ADL Vantage is broad casting. In most GPS RTK applications, the
TX LED will flash approximately one time per second.

The PWR LED indicates the power status and also provides a low external voltage supply
indicator. When lit, p o we r i s tur ne d on. The P WR LED will blink to indica te i f the ex ter nal v ol tage
supply is approaching the minimum value. If the PWR LED does not respond to the On/Off
button, then the level of the external voltage supply should be inspected.

The RX LED indicates that the ADL Vantage is receiving an RF c arrier signal from another radi o
or from another source of interference. During normal operation, the RX LED will flash at a
once-per-second rate indicating the reception of transmissions from the transmitting radio. If
the RX LED is on continuously, then a source of interference may be impacting the ability of
the ADL Vantage to receive data. Try repositioning the antenna, or changing to another
channel at both the transmitter and rec eiver to reduce or eliminate the interfe renc e.

Enclosure

The ADL Vantage enclosure is a tough, impact- and scratch-resistant, aluminum. Elastomer
end caps provide the first level of shock protecti on for the inter nal components. A n additional
isolation system inside the enclosure reduces vibration impact to the sensitive radio receiver
board.

Antenna Mount

The integrated antenna mount provides an industry standard TNC-female RF connector that is
compatible with a wide range of mobile whip antenna s .

Battery Care

The ADL Vantage Battery/Charger kit (PN K01115) includes a 12-Volt, 8-AHr, deep-discharge,
lead-acid battery. This battery provides all-day operation for the radio and may be recharged
approximately 300 times over a period of 3 years.

To power the ADL Vantage with a user-supplied battery, select a deep-discharge battery with
a minimum capacity of 8 AHr. Batteries designed for au tomotive use can be us ed if necessary
but will be damaged by repetitive discharge/charge cycles and are therefore not
recommended.

Charging

The charger supplied with the ADL Vantage Battery/Charger kit (PN K01115) provides two­stage charging and should be connected to the battery foll owing every full day of operati on
to assure good battery life and performance. The first stage quickly charges the battery to
capacity and the second stage tric kle charges the battery to maintain a full charge.

It is important to p eriodically charge any battery that is stored for an extended length of time.
Storing batteries for an extended time in a discharged state will damage them. To recharge a
user-supplied battery, select a charger of appropriate type.

Tips and Techniques for Best Performance

Antenna

Antenna placement is critical for good performance. Range and coverage is directly
proporti onal to the height of t he transmi tting and r eceiving antennas in addition to antenna
gain. Where possible, select a reference s tation location that takes advantage of terrain to
get the transmitting ante nna as high as possible.

Always use the telescoping antenna mast and rai se the antenna as high as is practical and
safe given terrain and wind conditions.

Do not use a gained antenna if doing so increases the radio’s Effective Radiated Power
beyond the limit of your license.

Line Loss

Line loss, produced by RF or antenna cables that connect the radio and antenna, decreases
the output power (Wattage) transmitted by the antenna, thereby decreasing the signal’s
range. To minimize line loss, please check the loss-per-length of cable to be used. For every

3dB of line loss, the output power (Wattage) will decrease by half. For example, if you had a
35W radio and had a line loss of 3dB in your cable, the output power would be 17.5W, thereby
reducing the range of the radio’s signal. Every 6 db of loss will reduce the radio’s effective
range by 50%.

Power Supplies

Maintain batteries in a fully charged state. The ADL Vantage batteries will last longer if they are
not allowed to become completely discharged. We recommend routinely connecting the
battery to its charger after every working day and for 24 hours every 3 months during period of
non-use. This will assure optimal performance and long battery life.

Equipment Care

Routine equipment care will prolong the life and reliability of your ADL family products. Radio
communication equipment is suscep tible to damage from shock or environmenta l extremes.
Never operate the ADL Vantage outside the operating specifications contained in Appendix
C.

Error Codes

The ADL Vantage performs a variety of power-up and run-time tests to assure optimal
operation. Tests include environmental as well as electrical measurements designed to avoid
damage to the unit while maintaining adequate operation. In the event of an error condition,
an error code is displayed on the LCD screen and the Power LED flashes the number of the
error code (two flashes for Error Code 02, followed by a pause, two more flashes, etc.). Table 3
lists the possible error conditions.

Code Description

01 Input voltage is too high
02 Input voltage is too low
08 Internal temperature exceeds limit for

operation
E11 Memory error
E15 TX Frequency Lock Error
E16 RX Frequency Lock Error

Table 3 - ADL Vantage Error Codes

What to do

• Error Code 01-02
recharge or replace the battery; check the charger.

: Check battery or power supply voltage lev el; check power cables;

• Error Code 08: Place the radio in the shade; check the antenna and antenna cabl es
for damage or disconnection; use 19200 radio link rate to reduce duty cycle; select a
lower RF power.

• Error Codes 11, 15 and 16: Contact customer service.

To clear error codes, cycle the radio’s power by pre ssing the On/Off button, waiting one full
second and pressing a second time. If an error warning persists, contact a Pacific Crest
authorized dealer or Pacific Crest Customer Support.

FCC Rules and Regulations

Licensing Requirements

It is the responsibility of t he base stati on o wner to c omply with ap plicabl e rules and reg ulati ons
concerning the operation of a radio transmitter. I n the United States, the FCC regulates the
licensing of this equipment.

Application for a license is made by submitting FCC form 600 along with evidence of
frequency coordination (if required) and applicable fees. Si milar 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 l icensing requireme nts and restriction s.

Equipment Compliances

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

For more information concerning our worldwide comp liances, contact Pac ific Crest Customer
Service.

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 Part 90, Title 47, of the Code of Federal
Regulations.

Most frequencies sharing data transmissions and voice transmi ssions give priori ty to voi ce 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-o f-site surv eys with basel ines less th an two mi les (depe nding on
terrain).

Warning: If you are in conflict with a co-channel user , select another frequency to
avoid formal FCC actions. In most cases you are re quired to vacate a frequency
upon complaint by a shared channel voice user.

Most survey operations are itinerant i n that the system is moved on a frequ ent 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, so please be aware of the local regulations prior to
using radio equipment.

Automatic Station Identification

For operation in the United States, the FCC requir es that radio transmitters used for GPS RTK
applications periodically broadcast a station identifier. The station identifier is the call sign
assigned to you on the station license.

The ADL Vantage supports the broadcast of station identification in a manner that meets the
requirements of the FCC. Upon receipt of equipment, program your FCC call sign into the
configuration of your ADL Vantage using ADLCONF software. This is only required for
transmitters.

Warning: Failure to transmit your station identification is in violation of FCC
regulations. Use ADLCONF software to enter your FCC call sign.

Carrier Sense Multiple Access (CSMA)

CSMA is a technology implem ented in ADL Vantage base radios to meet the United Sta tes
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 ti me. Most often, this is a case of
co-channel interference and the ADL Vantage base radio is holding off broadcasts due to the
FCC mandated CSMA.

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

Contact Information

Customer Support

Quality, technology and service are the hallmarks of Pacific Crest Corporation. We provide
easy access to our customer service department to keep you running efficiently.

Headquarters EMEA Office

Pacific Crest Corporation HAL Trade Center
510 DeGuigne Drive Bevelandseweg 150
Sunnyvale, CA 94085 1703 AX Heerhugowaard
USA The Netherlands
Tel: [phone] (U.S. & Canada toll free) Tel: [phone]
1-408-481-8070 (Outside the U.S.) Fax: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]
Repair info: RMA Request
Web: www.PacificCrest.com

Support hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time. Please visit our website
product announcements. Firmware and software upgrades are available from our website, in
most cases free of charge.

Sales Contact

Headquarters EMEA Office

Pacific Crest Corporation HAL Trade Center
510 DeGuigne Drive Bevelandseweg 150
Sunnyvale, CA 94085 1703 AX Heerhugowaard
USA The Netherlands
Tel: [phone] (U.S. & Canada toll free) Tel: [phone]
1-408-481-8070 (Outside the U.S.) Fax: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.PacificCrest.com

for up-to-date news and

Warranty

One-Year Limited Warranty

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from
state to state or area to area.

Pacific Crest Corporation warrants ADL family products, inclusive of cables and batteries,
against defects in materials and workmanship for a peri od of one year from receipt by the
end-user.

Exclusions

Should Pacific Crest Corporation 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.

The warranty on your ADL Vantage shall not apply to defects resulting from:

• Improper or inadequate maintenanc e by the customer

• Unauthorized modification, negligence or misuse

• Operation outside of the environment specifications

Warranty Limitations

This warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is
expressed or implied. Pacific Crest Corporation specifically disclaims the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Appendix A - Safety Information

Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy

The ADL Vantage is designed to comply with the following national and international
standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency
electromagnetic energy, in additi on to protecti on agai nst harmful i nterference of neighbori ng
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

• SRRC CMII

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, the following operating procedures should be observed:

• Do not

• Do not

• Avoid contact with the antenna while operating the transceiver.

• Do not

• Do not

operate a transceiver when someone is within the distance noted below of the

antenna (unity gain).

o 120 cm (approx. 4 feet) for ADL Vantage @ 4 Watts
o 30 cm (approx. 12 inches) for ADL Vantage @ 2 Watts
o 15 cm (approx. 6 inches) for ADL Vantage @ ½ Watt

operate the transceiver unless all RF connectors are secure and any open

connectors are properly terminated.

operate the transceiver with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna

comes in contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.

operate the equipment near electric al blasting caps or in an explosive

atmosphere.

Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the FCC could void
the user’s authority to operate the equip ment.

Appendix B - Pin-outs and Connectors

ADL Vantage

The ADL Vantage data receptacle is a 0-shell , 5-pin circular connector . For a mating plug, we
recommend LEMO PN FGG.1B.305.CLAD.72Z. Refer to Table 4 and Figure 5 for pin assig nments
and orientation. Figure 5 shows a rear view of the pin-outs (looking from behind the
connector).

Figure 5 – ADL Vantage Data/Power Connectors

Table 4 - ADL Vantage Base and Rover Pin

Antenna

The ADL Vantage antenna connector i s a TNC female. For a mating plug, we recommend
Amphenol-brand connectors. Use only high quality 50 Ω impedance cable for the ante nna
connection.

Most ADL Vantage antennas use industry-standard NMO connectors. The impedance of all
ADL Vantage antennas is 50 Ω.

Connector Manufacturer Contacts
Contact LEMO at http://www.lemo.com
Contact Amphenol at http://www.amphenol.com

Pin

No.

1 Power: 9-30 VDC Input
2 Ground for Power
3 RX (DTE)
4 Signal Ground
5 TX (DTE)

Description

Assignments

Appendix C - Technical Specifications

General Specifications

Communication
User Interface

Power

External

During RX 0.6 Watts nominal @ 12.0 VDC

During TX

Modem Specifications

Link Rate/Modulation

Link Protocols

Forward Error Correction Yes

Radio Specifications

Frequency Bands

Frequency Control

RF Transmitter Output Programmable to 0.1 – 4 Watts (where permitted)
Sensitivity -110 dBm BER 10

Type Certification

Environmental Specifications

Operating Temperature (Receiver) -40˚ to + 8 5˚ C (-40˚ to +185˚ F)
Operating Temperature (Transmitter) -40˚ to +65˚ C (-40˚ to +149˚ F)

1 RS-232 port, 115.2 kbps m axi mum
Refer to Pin-Out s bel o w

9.0 – 30.0 VDC

7 Watts nominal @ 12.0 VDC, 1W RF output

13.4 Watts nominal @ 12.0 VDC, 4W RF output

19,200 bps/4FSK
9600 bps/4FSK
19,200 bps/GMSK
16,000 bps/GMSK
9600 bps/GMSK
8000 bps/GMSK
4800 bps/GMSK
Transparent EOT/EOC, Packet-switched, TRIMMARK™ ,
TRIMTALK™, TT450S (HW), SATEL®

390-430, 430-470 MHz
Synthesized 12.5 kHz tuning resolution

Frequency stability +/- 1 PPM

-5

All models are type acce pte d and certified for
operation in the U.S., Europe, Australia, New Zealand,
Russia and Canada

Storage Temperature (Receiver/Transmitter) -55˚ to +85˚ C (-67˚ to +185˚ F)
Vibration Spec: MIL-STD-810F

Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions

Weight 567 grams (20 oz.)

3.5” L x 1.809” W x 6.3” H
(8.89 cm L x 4.6 cm W x 16.0 cm H)

Data/Power Connector 5-pin, #1-shell LEMO
RF Connector 50 Ohm, TNC-female

Appendix D – Software

Software Compatibility

Current versions of the following software were tested and veri fied for compatibili ty with
Windows XP and the Microsoft Business Edition of the Windows Vi sta op erating systems:

• ADLCONF

• PCC Range Estimato r

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Appendix E – Document of Conformity

EC Type Declaration of Conformity

We, Pacific Crest Corporation
510 DeGuigne
Sunnyvale, California 94085
U.S.A.

declare under our sole responsibility that the product:

ADL Vantage

This Declaration of

Conformity is suitable to the

European Standard EN 45014

General Criteria for Supplier's

Declaration of Conformity.

The basis for the criteria has
been found in international

documentation, particularly

in ISO/IEC, Guide 22, 1982,

Information on

manufacturer's Declaration

of Conformity with standards

or other technical

specifications.

This declaration is an EC Type

Declaration of Conformity as
referenced in Annex IV of EC

directive 2004/108/EC, The

EMC Directive and as in

Annex III of EC directive

2006/95/EC The Low Voltage

Directive

consisting of the following models:

XXXX 390 – 430 MHz
XXXX 450 – 470 MHz

following the provisions of the Directives (if applicable):

R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
LVD Directive 2006/95/EC

and Standards to which Conformity is Declared:

EMC Requirements:
EN 300 113-2 V1.4.1 (2007-07)
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04)
EN 301 489-5 V1.3.1 (2002-08)

Safety Requirements:
EN 60950-1:2001 + A11:2004

Place: Sunnyvale, California Date of Issue: May 27, 2009

Signature

John F. Cameron

(Name)

General Manager

Comment [CB3]: Input correct
Comment [CB4]: Input correct

Comment [CB5]: We obviously

need to change this

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Last 2 digits of year the CE mark
was affixed the first time:

09

Index

ADLCONF, 6
antenna, 19
Antenna, 13
antenna mount, 12
battery, 12
charging, 13
compatibility, 5
compliances, 15
connect the radio, 9
Contact information, 16
CSMA, 16
data rate, 5
default settings, 6
enclosure, 12

(Title)

error code, 14
line loss, 13
PWR LED, 12
Radio Kit, 7
range pole, 8
RF output, 5
rugged, 6
RX LED, 12
SATEL, 5
station license, 15
Trimble, 5
TX LED, 12
user interface, 5

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510 DeGuigne Drive • • Sunnyvale, CA 94085

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