Trimble Navigation ADLV Users manual

ADL Vantage

User's Guide

August 2009
P/N: M00815

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

Notice

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MATERIAL, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
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
furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

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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.

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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.