Trimble Navigation ADLP Advanced Data Link, Padre (ADLP) User Manual ADL Vantage ADL Vantage Pro Guide indd

Download:
Mirror Download [FCC.gov]
Document ID	1396082
Application ID	ddFK07kEITwBEYEy3YjMFw==
Document Description	Users Manual
Short Term Confidential	No
Permanent Confidential	No
Supercede	No
Document Type	User Manual
Display Format	Adobe Acrobat PDF - pdf
Filesize	88.09kB (1101130 bits)
Date Submitted	2010-12-23 00:00:00
Date Available	2010-12-23 00:00:00
Creation Date	2010-12-03 08:47:11
Producing Software	Acrobat Distiller 8.1.0 (Windows)
Document Lastmod	2010-12-03 08:47:11
Document Title	ADL Vantage-ADL Vantage Pro Guide.indd
Document Creator	PScript5.dll Version 5.2
Document Author:	kjasso

ADL Vantage/
ADL Vantage Pro
Users Guide
Notice
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. Pacific Crest shall
not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Adaptation, or
translation of this manual is prohibited without prior written permission of Pacific Crest, except as allowed under the
copyright laws.
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.
Pacific Crest
510 DeGuigne Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 481-8070
(408) 481-8984 Fax
info@PacificCrest.com
www.PacificCrest.com
December 2010
©2010 Pacific Crest. All rights reserved. PORON is a licensed trademark of Rogers Corporation. SATEL is a registered
trademark of SATEL Oy. TRIMMARK and TRIMTALK are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Ltd. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
Contents
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
ii
Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Advanced Data Link (ADL) Vantage or Vantage Pro. The ADL Vantage™ and
ADL Vantage Pro 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 ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro is Pacific Crest’s primary goal. Pacific Crest stands
behind its products by providing expert support and service. Your comments and questions are welcome.
Scope
This guide provides information concerning the use of the ADL Vantage (Model Numbers ADLV-1 and
ADLV-2) and the ADL Vantage Pro (Model Numbers ADLP-1 and ADLP-2).. 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 prior to setting up your system.
Note Concerning this Guide
We believe that the ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro systems provide 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 your ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro from a third party. 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.
Features and Benefits
Compatible
•
•
•
•
•
Facilitates radio equipment mix and match
Interoperable with Pacific Crest (RFM, PDL and ADL), SATEL, and Trimble radio products
All models support 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
•
•
•
Pacific Crest
19,200 bits per second
Reduced latency provides better GNSS position information
Shorter transmit times reduces power consumption for longer battery life
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
User-selectable RF output
ADL Vantage: Select between 0.1. 0.5, 1, 2 and 4 Watts
ADL Vantage Pro: Select between low power (2 Watts), three intermediate power settings and high
power (as high as 35 Watts)
• Increase range by switching to a higher transmit power
• Increase battery life by reducing transmit 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 EMIresistance
• Watertight, corrosion-resistant connectors stand up to bad weather conditions
Configuring ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro
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 via
serial cable to an ADL radio allows you to check the status of the radio, input receive-only channel tables,
and set radio parameters such as channel bandwidth and output power. Channel tables for transmission
of data must be obtained from authorized Pacific Crest dealers. If your radio did not come with a channel
table already installed, you can obtain one from your dealer and import it using ADLCONF.
ADLCONF is a software application for configuring all ADL radios. The latest version is available for free
download from www.PacificCrest.com. A user guide that completely describes how to configure ADL
radios 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/ADL Vantage Pro 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 described in are described in Table 1 on pages 8-9.
Setting Up the ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro
The ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Office Accessory Kits
The ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Office Accessory Kits consists of the following:
• Wall/mains power supply
• Wall plug with adaptor set
• Programming cable
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
To configure the radio with ADLCONF software:
• Connect the power supply to the wall/mains current
• Connect the programming cable to:
The power supply
The ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro radio
Your PC (If your PC does not have a serial port, you may use a serial-to-USB adaptor)
• 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. In most cases, you just need to click ADLCONF’s
Con nect button.
To operate your ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro 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 and its authorized dealers can provide you with everything you need including a tripod accessory kit and a battery/
charger kit.
Tripod Mounts
Each ADL Vantage includes a tripod clip on the rear of the radio (see Figure 1). Insert the clip into a slot
on the tripod.
Figure 1 – ADL Vantage Tripod Clip
Each ADL Vantage Pro includes a high-impact polymer handle with built-in tripod clip (see Figure 2).
Insert the clip into a slot on the tripod.
Figure 2 – ADL Vantage Pro Handle with Tripod Clip
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
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/ADL Vantage Pro. We highly recommend, however, that you elevate your RF antenna as much as possible. The most common set up is similar to that seen in Figure 3 where an antenna
cable with male TNC connector is attached to the radio. 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 make sure that it makes good contact
with the antenna mount. A good antenna connection is critical to system performance.
Always make sure an antenna is connected before transmitting with any radio. A good field
practice is to attach the antenna before you turn on the radio and turn off the radio before
you detach the antenna. Using a gained antenna will raise the Effective Isotropic Radiated
Power of the ADL Vantage/Vantage Pro radio. Make sure the resultant Effective Isotropic
Radiated Power does not exceed your licensed limit.
Figure 3 - ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Setup
Data/Power Cable
The ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro radios are connected to a data source, such as a GNSS receiver, using
a data/power cable (see Figure 4). These cables are available with different connectors for attaching to a
large variety of data sources. Contact your Pacific Crest sales representative for selecting the best cable
Data Source Connector
to meet your needs.
Radio Connector
SAE Power Connector
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
Each ADL data/power cable also connects the radio (and in some cases the data source) to external power via an SAEtype connector. Pacific Crest strongly recommends you use the ADL Vantage external battery (PN A01742) or the ADL
Vantage Pro external battery (PN A00399), both of which include an SAE connector. These are sold both separately and
as part of the battery/charger kits (ADL Vantage, PN K01107; ADL Vantage Pro, PN tbd).
NOTE: Do NOT use any battery charger as a power supply for any Pacific Crest radio. This may damage
the radio. Do NOT recharge any battery while it is connected to a radio.
Operating the ADL Vantage/Vantage Pro
Turning the Radio On and Off
Warning: The ADL Vantage Pro enclosure and heat sink may become very hot during ooperation, depending on the air temperture, RF power selection and transmission duty cycle. Turn off the radio and allow it
to cool prior to handling. Always use the heat-resistant handle to hold or move the ADL Vantage Pro.
To turn on the ADL Vantage or ADL Vantage Pro, attach the radio to its battery via the SAE connector on either the programming cable or data/power cable. Once the radio detects power on its data connector, it will turn on automatically,
test the antenna connection and battery status, and be ready for communication within 5 seconds. If wall/mains current
is ever interrupted, the ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro radio will automatically turn itself on and resume transmitting
data within 5 seconds of power restoration. To turn off the radio, either detach its power cable or press the On/Off button in the center of the front panel. You may turn the radio on again either by pressing the On/Off button or by removing and reinserting the data/power cable.
Indicator LEDs
The TX LED indicates that the ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro is broadcasting. In most GPS RTK applications, the TX LED
will flash approximately once per second.
The PWR LED is illuminated when power between 9 and 30 VDC is supplied to the radio. When more than 30 VDC are
supplied, all three LEDs will flash indicating Error Code 01 for a high voltage condition. If less than 9 VDC are supplied,
all three LEDs will flash twice, pause, flash twice, pause, etc., indicating Error Code 02 for a low voltage condition. o
provides a low external voltage supply indicator. When lit, power is turned on. The PWR LED will blink when the external
voltage drops to a level determined using ADLCONF soft ware. (The default level is 10 VDC.) If the PWR LED does not turn
on/off when pressing the On/Off butt on on the radio’s front panel, inspect the external voltage supply. The minimum
voltage required by the ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro is 9 VDC.
The RX LED flashes to indicate that the ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro is receiving signals from another radio or from
a source of interference. The default is Signal received, but you can reset the radio so that when its RX LED flashes it
means Data packets received. You can reset the meaning either through the user interface or with ADLCONF configuration software. 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 receiver to reduce or eliminate the interference.
Enclosure
The ADL Vantage enclosure is made from a tough, impact-resistant aluminum alloy. The enclosure receives an anti-corrosion treatment and is further protected with a chemical- and scratch-resistant polyurethane coating. Elastomer end caps
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
provide the first level of shock protection for the internal components. An internal isolation system reduces the effect
of vibration on the radio receiver board.
Antenna Connector
The ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Prod radios use an industry standard TNC-female RF connector that is compatible with
wide range of mobile whip antennas. Pacific Crest also sells cables that connect the ADL Vantage to remote antennas.
Battery Care
The ADL Vantage Battery/Charger kit (PN K01107) includes a 12-Volt, 12-AHr, deep-discharge, lead-acid battery. The A
Vantage Pro Battery/Charger kit (PN 81818) includes a 12-Volt, 33-AHr, deep-discharge, lead-acid battery. Both batteries provide all-day operation for the respective radios and may be recharged approximately 300 times over a period o
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 automotive use can be used if necessary but will be damaged by repetitive discharge/char
cycles and are therefore not recommended.
By default, the ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro user interface displays battery status on the bottom row of the Device
Status screen. The screen displays “Normal” until the voltage on the battery falls below a level input on ADLCONF by
clicking the Advanced button on the Radio Link screen.
Figure 7 - ADLCONF’s Radio Link/Advanced Screen
To prevent battery damage, the ADL Vantage automatically shuts itself off when the input voltage drops below 9 Volts
(see Figure 7). The ADL Vantage Pro radio shuts itself off automatically when the input voltage drops below 9.5 Volts. You
can input a different value on the Radio Link/Advanced screen, but inputting a value less than 9 V (ADL Vantage) and 9.5
V (ADL Vantage Pro) is not recommended. To configure the radio to warn you when you are within a number of volts of
this minimum voltage, input a value into the Low voltage warning off set field. For example, with the radio programmed
with 9.5 and 1.00 in the voltage fields, the PWR LED on the front of the radio will begin flashing when the input voltage
drops to 10.5 Volts (9.5 + 1.00).
ADLCONF and its user guide are available for free download at www.PacificCrest.com.
You can turn this battery protection feature off , but the ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro radios will not transmit with an
input voltage lower than 9 VDC. To run your radio as a receiver at voltages as low as 5 VDC, uncheck the box illustrated in
Figure 7 and program the radio.
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
Charging
The charger supplied with the ADL Vantage Battery/Charger kit (PN K01107) provides two-stage charging and should
be connected to the battery following every full day of operation to assure good battery life and performance. The first
stage quickly charges the battery to capacity and the second stage trickle charges the battery to maintain a full charge.
It is important to periodically 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. You should never recharge any battery while it is connected to a radio. This may damage the radio and/or the
battery.
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro User Interface
The ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro user interface includes three LEDs, an On/Off button, a two-row LCD display, four
scrolling buttons marked with arrows and a central Enter button.
Figure 5 - ADL Vantage
Figure 6 - ADL Vantage Pro
Each radio’s LCD has a backlight that stays on for 20 seconds. The backlight must be on for the Enter or arrow buttons to
function. If the backlight is off, pressing any button turns it on. You can opt to have the backlight stay on by clicking the
Advanced button on ADLCONF’s Serial Interface screen and unchecking the box to “Turn off radio LCD backlight after 20
seconds.” Then click ADLCONF’s Program button to program the radio with this change.
The top row of the LCD display the name of the currently selected radio configuration function. The bottom LCD rows displays the various parameters you can choose for the displayed function. Press the left or right arrows to scroll to different
functions. Press the up or down arrows to scroll to different choices for the displayed function.
Table 1 displays the various functions available in the ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro user interface. It also describes these
functions and lists the parameter choices for each function. The default parameters, where applicable, are in bold face. A
more detailed description of some of the functions follows.
Figure 4 - A Typical Data/Power Cable
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
Function
Description
Parameter Choices
Device Status
Displays radio status and identification information
Battery status
Owner name
Call sign
Modulation type
Channel bandwidth
Transmitter status
Firmware version
Channel / Freq
Displays/selects channel number & receive frequency
Channel 01 and frequency (MHz)
Channel 02 and frequency (MHz)
Etc.
Ch TX Freq
Data Protocol
Displays TX freq (if different from the channel’s RX freq)
Displays/selects data protocol type
Channel No. & frequency (MHz)
Trans EOT (End of Transmission)
Trans EOC (End of Character)
Packet Switched
TRIMTALK 450S
TRIMMARK II/IIE
TT450S (HW)
TRIMMARK 3
SATEL®
Trans FST
Radio Link Rate
Displays/selects bit rate for radio transmission/reception
4800
8000
9600
16000
19200
Repeater Mode
Sets the radio to be a repeater (non-Trimble) protocols)
Off (Not a repeater)
On (Is a repeater)
Operation Mode
Sets the radio to be a repeater (Trimble protocols)
Base/Rover
Base w/ One Rpt
Base w/Two Rpt
Repeater1
Repeater2
Sensitivity
Displays/selects radio squelch level
High (Rover)
Moderate
Transmit Power
Pacific Crest
Displays/selects transmitter power level (in Watts)
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
Low (Base)
Low Power
Low intermediate power
Intermediate power
High intermediate power
High power
RX LED Meaning
Displays/selects what it means when the RX LED flashes
Signal Received
Data Received
Serial Baud
Displays/selects serial baud rate of the radio’s data port
2400
4800
9600
19200
38400
115200
Signal Strength
Displays strength of the received signal (RSSI) in dBm
Advanced Menus Displays or Conceals rarely used functions
Press Enter
Hide
Show
CSMA
Displays/selects Carrier Sense Multiple Access setting
On
Off
Security Code
Encrypts/Decrypts transmitted data
Off
On
Edit
Configuration
Enables/Disables configuration using the radio interface
Enabled
Disabled
Scrambling
Fills dead air with non-zero bits
On
Off
FEC
Turns Forward Error Corrections on/off
On
Off
Error Code
Displays current error status
Error (if any)
Language Select
(ADL Vantage Pro
Selects the display language
English
Only)
Chinese
Russian
Table 1- ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro User Interface Display
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
The ADL Vantage and ADL Vantage Pro LCDs display radio parameters that are determined:
• In the factory: serial number, firmware version, transmitter status (enabled/disabled)
• By the radio: battery status, signal strength and error codes
• By your dealer: channel tables (including frequency and bandwidth) and maximum transmit power
• In the office using the ADLCONF program (everything else)
In addition, you may configure the following parameters in the field using the ADL Vantage/Vantage Pro user interface:
• Channel number
• Data protocol
• Radio link rate
• Repeater Mode (called “Operation Mode” when using a Trimble protocol)
• Sensitivity
• Transmit power
• RX LED meaning
• Serial baud rate
• CSMA (Note: It is illegal to transmit in the United States while CSMA is turned off. CSMA should be turned off
within the European Union.)
• Security Code
• Edit Configuration
• Scrambling
• Forward Error Correction
• Language of display (with ADL Vantage Pro only)
For the field-configurable functions, the available choices are displayed on the bottom row of the LCD. The currently
selected parameter is marked with an asterisk. To select a different choice for the displayed function, scroll up or down
with the arrow buttons and press the Enter button when the desired choice is displayed.
There are two ways to move to a different function screen. When viewing a display-only function such as Device Status
or Signal Strength, simply press the left or right arrow. When viewing a display-and-select function such as Channel/Freq
or Data Protocol, first press the up/down arrows to display the currently selected parameter (marked with an asterisk) in
the second row. Then press either the left or right arrow to move to a new function screen.
Note: if the currently selected parameter (shown with an asterisk) is not currently displayed on the LCD,
and the backlight is off, you have not pressed a button for more than 20 seconds), you can scroll directly to
the selected parameter by pressing the left or right arrow once. To move to a new function screen, press
the left or right arrow a second time.
To speed field configuration and to prevent the selection of unsupported radio configurations, the ADL Vantage/ADL
Vantage Pro user interface displays only those function parameters that make sense based on the parameters chosen for
previously displayed functions. What you choose for the data protocol determines your options for radio link rate and
repeater mode. For example, if your channel table is set to 12.5 kHz channel spacing, and you select TT450S (HW) on
the Data Protocol screen, you cannot select a radio link rate – in fact the Radio Link Rate screen does not even appear because the TT450S (HW) protocol works with 12.5 kHz channel spacing only at 4800 bps. And because TT450S (HW) is a
Trimble protocol, Trimble-specific “Operation Modes” (instead of “Repeater Modes”) are available for selection. The ADL
Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro user interface remembers things like this so you don’t have to! If you decide to undo any of
these selections, simply press the left arrow to return to the Data Protocol screen and select a different protocol.
Although the ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro radio modem supports both GMSK and 4FSK modulation, you cannot select
the modulation type with the user interface. The radio automatically selects the appropriate modulation based on the
channel bandwidth of the radio’s channel table (displayed on the Device Status screen as “BW: 12.5 or 25 kHz”), the data
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
10
protocol and the radio link rate. If you want to select a modulation type first and then an appropriate channel bandwidth, protocol and link rate, please use ADLCONF to configure the radio.
Tips and Techniques for Best Performance
Antenna
Antenna placement is critical for good performance. Range and coverage is directly proportional to the height of the
transmitting and receiving antennas in addition to antenna gain. Where possible, select a reference station location that
takes advantage of terrain to get the transmitting antenna as high as possible.
Always use the telescoping antenna mast and raise 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 Isotropic Radiated Power beyond the limit of your
license.
Line Loss
Line loss from connectors and cables between the radio and antenna decreases the output power 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 3 dB of line loss, the ERP (Effective Radiated Power) will decrease by half. For example, if you have a 4
W radio and a line loss of 3 dB in your cable and antenna, the power effectively radiating from the antenna will be 2 W.
Every 6 dB of loss will reduce the radio’s effective range by 50%.
Power Supplies
Maintain batteries in a fully charged state. They 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 Vantage. Radio communication equipment is
susceptible to damage from shock or environmental extremes. Never operate the ADL Vantage outside the operatingspecifications contained in Appendix C.
CSMA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access)
CSMA is a technology implemented in ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro 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 ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro radio is holding off broadcasts due to the FCC-mandated
CSMA.
Note: You should turn CSMA off when transmitting within the European Union.
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
11
GPS RTK equipment is designed to function with intermittent gaps in the data. Heavy co-channel use may limit the ability
of the ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro radio to transmit the required information. In areas of heavy co-channel usage, try
changing channels to a less used frequency.
Security Code
You can use the ADLCONF soft ware program to configure your ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro to send and receive encrypted data. When the radio is programmed for encryption, the second line of its Security Code screen will say On (with
an asterisk). Only radios that support Pacific Crest protocols (Transparent EOT, Transparent EOC, Packet Switched) and are
programmed with this code will be able to interpret data sent by any of the radios. To turn the security code feature off ,
press the Up or Down arrow to display the Off option and press Enter. to turn the security feature back on, select the On
option. If the radio has not been programmed by ADLCONF for data security, you will not be able to select the On option.
Note: If you program a radio to use the Data Security feature, it will not be able to communicate with any
radio that is not set to use the same code. So when you enable this feature for one radio it is a good idea to
enable it for all the radios you will use in the same communication network. ADL radios with butt on/LCD
interfaces can turn the Data Security feature on or off in the field, but all other Pacific Crest radios must be
returned to the office to disable the Data Security feature using the appropriate configuration soft ware.
Edit Configuration
The ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro LCD display includes an Edit Config screen that indicates if configuring the radio with
the keypad is Enabled or Disabled. The current selection is displayed with an asterisk on the second row of the Edit
Config screen. To switch the selection, press the down arrow to display the other option and press the Enter button.
You are now instructed to input a passcode, which is 369369 for all ADL radios. To input this code, press the right arrow
to display a 3 on the second row. Then press the down arrow to display a 6 and the left arrow to display a 9. Press the
right, down and left buttons a second ti me in sequence. When you see 369369 displayed on the second row of the LCD,
press Enter and the keypad’s ability to configure the radio is changed. You can also use ADLCONF to enable/disable the
Edit Config function in the ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro by checking/unchecking the Enable field configuration box on
the Serial Interface screen’s Advanced menu. The RX LED flashes to indicate that the ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro is
receiving signals from another radio or from a source of interference. The default is Signal received, but you can reset the
radio so that when its RX LED fl ashes it means Data packets received. You can reset the meaning either through the user
interface or with ADLCONF configuration soft ware. During normal operation, the RX LED will fl ash 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 receiver to reduce or eliminate the interference, another radio or
from a source of interference. The default is Signal received, but you can reset the radio so that when its RX LED fl ashes
it means Data packets received. You can reset the meaning either through the user interface or with ADLCONF configuration soft ware. During normal operation, the RX LED will fl ash 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 receiver to reduce or eliminate the interference.
Scrambling
To demodulate a digital transmission, a receiver must synchronize itself with the transmitter. This can be hard to do when
the transmitter sends a long series of one’s or a long series of zeroes. But if every nth character in the transmission were
switched, a one to a zero or a zero to a one, and if the receiver was expecting this, it could more quickly synchronize
itself with the transmission. This is essentially what Scramble Control does and why we recommend you leave it on for
all radios. If you select a protocol type other than Transparent (EOT and EOC) or Packet Switched, Scrambling will auto-
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
12
matically be disabled (though the box will remain checked). However, if some of the radios in your system are non-Pacific
Crest radios, you may need to turn Scrambling off.
Forward Error Correction
Forward Error Correction places extra bits in the transmitted data so receivers can check for transmission errors. Although data throughput is adversely affected, using Forward Error Correction can greatly improve range and so is strongly recommended.
Note: The Forward Error Correction screen is not displayed when using Trimble protocols, which do not
support forward error correction.
Error Codes
The ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro 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 PWR 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
11
Memory error
12
RAM error during initialization
15
Transmit frequency lock error
16
Receive frequency lock error
17
Serial buffer overflow
Table 3 - ADL Vantage Error Codes
What to do
•
•
•
Pacific Crest
Error Code 01-02: Check battery or power supply voltage level; check power cables; recharge or replace the
battery; check the charger.
Error Code 08: Place the radio in the shade; check the antenna and antenna cables for damage or
disconnection; set radio link rate to 19200 to reduce the duty cycle.
Error Codes 11-12: Turn the radio off and wait a full second before turning it back on. If the radio still reports
Error Code 11 or 12, the SRAM memory may be corrupted and you should contact Customer Service (see
Page 20).
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
13
•
•
Error Codes 15-16: If you are using the radio as a repeater, make sure that the transmit and receive
frequencies are less than 10 MHz apart. Otherwise, you should return the radio for service. If the radio
displays Error Code 15 (Transmit frequency lock error), it is important to stop using it because the crystal
oscillator might be unstable and you might be transmitting at an unprogrammed frequency for which you are
not licensed.
Error Code 17: If data comes into the radio faster than it can be transmitted, the serial buffer can overflow.
If the radio displays Error Code 17, you should adjust the serial baud rate and radio link rate so the radio has
enough time to transmit each data packet before the next packet is sent to the radio.
If the radio continues to display the error code after you have fixed the situation, you may clear the error code from the
radio’s display by pressing the On/Off button for 3 seconds (turning off the radio), waiting one full second and pressing
the On/Off button a second time. If an error warning persists, contact a Pacific Crest authorized dealer or Pacific Crest
Customer Support.
RF Output Power Regulation
Excessive heat is the enemy of all electronic equipment. For this reason ADL radios are equipped with RF (Radio Frequency) output power regulation firmware. Both the ADL Vantage and ADL Vantage Pro radios can operate safely with an ambient temperature as high as 65 degrees [use the degree symbol] centigrade (150 degrees Fahrenheit). But if the radio
detects an internal temperature rising close to the maximum, it will reduce its RF output power automatically. While this
reduces range temporarily, it also prevents damage to the radio that might cause a permanent loss of range.
If the ADL Vantage senses its internal temperature approaching the limit while it is set to transmit at its maximum 4
Watts, the radio will reduce its output power to 2 Watts. If the temperature continues to rise at the 2 Watt setting, the
radio will turn off its transmitter completely. The radio will stay on and will display a “High Temp” message on its LCD
screen. When the internal temperature decreases sufficiently, the RF output power will automatically increase. Any
automatic change in the power setting - either a decrease or an increase - is preceded by a message sent to the receiver
radio(s) informing them of the change. Other ADL Vantage or ADL Vantage Pro radios will display this message to the
user on their LCD displays and by flashing all three LEDs for 5 seconds.
If the ADL Vantage Pro senses the internal temperature approaches the limit while it is set to transmit at its High transmit
power (as programmed into the radio with ADLCONF configuration software), the radio will reduce its output power by 5
Watts. If the temperature continues to rise, the radio will reduce its output power by another 5-Watts and so on until the
Medium transmit power level is met. The radio may then reset itself to output at the 2 Watt Low power setting or shut
off the transmitter. As with the ADL Vantage, RF power output will automatically increase as the radio’s internal temperature decreases.
If for some reason the ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro radio’s internal temperature is ever exceeded, it will automatically
shut off the transmitter and display the Error 08 (excessive internal temperature). Shut the radio off, let it cool and turn
it back on. If the storage temperature maximum has been exceeded, the radio will continue to display the Error 08 and
may require repair.
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
14
FCC 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.
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
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro have been tested and found to comply with Parts 15 and 90 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro radios have also been tested and found compliant for type certification
and approval in many other countries worldwide.
For more information concerning our worldwide compliances, contact Pacific 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 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
geovernment 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, so please be aware of the local regulations prior to using radio equipment.
Automatic Station Identification
For operation in the United States, the FCC requires 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.
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
15
The ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro support 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/ADL
Vantage using ADLCONF software. This is only required for transmitters.
Pacific Crest
Warning: Failure to transmit your station identification is in violation of FCC regulations. Use ADLCONF software to enter your FCC call sign.
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
16
Contact Information
Customer Support
Quality, technology and service are the hallmarks of Pacific Crest. We provide easy access to our customer service department to keep you running efficiently.
Headquarters
EMEA Office
Pacific Crest
510 DeGuigne Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
USA
Tel:
1-800-795-1001 (U.S. & Canada toll free)
1-408-481-8070 (outside the U.S.)
Fax:
1-408-481-8984
HAL Trade Center
Bevelandseweg 150
1703 AX Heerhugowaard
The Netherlands
Tel:
+31-72-5348408
Fax:
+31-72-5348288
E-mail: Support@PacificCrest.com
Repair info: RMA Request
Web: www.PacificCrest.com
Support hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time. Please visit our website for up-to-¬date news and product announcements. Firmware and software upgrades are available from our website, in most cases free of charge.
Sales Contact
Headquarters
EMEA Office
Pacific Crest
510 DeGuigne Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
USA
Tel:
1-800-795-1001 (U.S. & Canada toll free)
1-408-481-8070 (outside the U.S.)
Fax:
1-408-481-8984
HAL Trade Center
Bevelandseweg 150
1703 AX Heerhugowaard
The Netherlands
Tel:
+ 31-72-5348408
Fax:
+ 31-72-5348288
E-mail: Sales@PacificCrest.com
Web: www.PacificCrest.com
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
17
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 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 Pacific 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.
The warranty on your ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro shall not apply to defects resulting from:
• Improper or inadequate maintenance 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 specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
18
Appendix A - Safety Information
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy
The ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro 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
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 operate a transceiver when someone is within the distance noted below of the antenna
(unity gain).
120 cm (approx. 4 feet) for ADL Vantage Pro @ 35 Watts
30 cm (approx. 12 inches) for ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro @ 2 Watts - 60 cm
(approx. 2 feet) for ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro @ 4 Watts
15 cm (approx. 6 inches) for ADL Vantage @ 1 Watt
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.
Warning: 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 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 allow it to cool prior to handling.
Always use the heat-resistant handle to hold or move the ADL Vantage Pro.
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
19
Appendix B - Pin-outs and Connectors
The ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro uses a #1-shell, 5-pin circular data/power connector. For a mating connector,
Pacific Crest recommends using a LEMO P/N FGG.1B.305.CLAD.72Z, or equivalent. Refer to Table 3 and Figure 8
for pin assignments and orientation. Figure 8 shows a rear view of the pin-outs (looking from behind the connector).
Pin No.
Description
Power: 9-30 VDC Input
Ground for Power
RX (DTE)
Signal Ground
TX (DTE)
Table3 - ADL Vantage/Vantage Pro Pin Assignments
Figure 8 – ADL Vantage/Vantage Pro Data/Power Connector
Antenna
The ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro antenna connector is a TNC female. For a mating plug, we recommend
Amphenol-brand connectors. Use only high quality 50 Ω impedance cable for the antenna connection.
Most ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro antennas use industry-standard NMO connectors. The impedance of all ADL
Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro antennas is 50 Ω.
•
•
•
Pacific Crest
Connector Manufacturer Contacts
Contact LEMO at http://www.lemo.com
Contact Amphenol at http://www.amphenol.com
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
20
Appendix C - Technical Specifications
General Specifications
Communication
1 RS-232 port, 115.2 kbps maximum
User Interface
2-row, 16-character LCD display with 5 navigation buttons
Power
External
ADL Vantage: 9.0 – 30.0 VDC, 2 Amp maximum
ADL Vantage Pro: 9.0 – 30.0 VDC, 15 Amp maximum
During RX
0.6 Watts nominal @ 12.0 VDC
During TX
ADL Vantage: 7 Watts nominal @ 12.0 VDC, 1 W RF output
13.4 Watts nominal @ 12.0 VDC, 4 W RF output
ADL Vantage Pro:
Modem Specifications
19,200 bps/4FSK
9600 bps/4FSK
19,200 bps/GMSK
Link Rate/Modulation
16,000 bps/GMSK
9600 bps/GMSK
8000 bps/GMSK
4800 bps/GMSK
Link Protocols
Transparent FST/EOT/EOC, Packet-switched, TRIMTALK™,
TRIMMARK™, TT450S (HW), SATEL®
Forward Error Correction
Yes
Radio Specifications
Frequency Bands
390-430, 430-470 MHz
Frequency Control
Synthesized 12.5 kHz tuning resolution
Frequency stability +/- 1 PPM
RF Transmitter Output
ADL Vantage: Programmable to 0.1 – 4 Watts (where
permitted)
ADL Vantage Pro: 2 Watts, 3 user-defined intermediate
power levels and 35 Watts
Sensitivity
-110 dBm BER 10-5
Type Certification
All models are type accepted and certified for operation in
the U.S., Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada
Environmental Specifications
Enclosure
Pacific Crest
IP67 (Dust proof and watertight to depth of 1 meter for 30
minutes)
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
21
Operating Temperature (Receiver)
-40˚ to +85˚ C (-40˚ to +185˚ F)
Operating Temperature (Transmitter)
-40˚ to +65˚ C (-40˚ to +149˚ F)
Storage Temperature (Receiver/Transmitter)
-55˚ to +85˚ C (-67˚ to +185˚ F)
Vibration Spec:
MIL-STD-810F
Mechanical Specifications
ADL Vantage: 8.89 cm L x 4.6 cm W x 16.0 cm H
(3.5” L x 1.809” W x 6.3” H)
ADL Vantage Pro: 11.9 cm L x 8.6 cm W x 21.3 cm H (with
handle)
(4.7” L x 3.4” W x 8.37” H)
ADL Vantage: 705 grams (1.55 lbs.)
ADL Vantage Pro: 1950 grams (4.35 lbs)
Dimensions
Weight
Data/Power Connector
5-pin, #1-shell LEMO-type
RF Connector
50 Ohm, TNC-female
ADL Vantage Pro will not operate below . VDC or above
below . VDC or above . VDC.
. VDC. The radio is protected from input voltage that is
Appendix D – Software
Software Compatibility
Current versions of the following software were tested and verified for compatibility with Windows XP and the Microsoft
Business Edition of the Windows Vista operating systems:
•
•
Pacific Crest
ADLCONF
PCC Range Estimator
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
22
510 DeGuigne Drive . . . Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Pacific Crest
ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Users Guide
23

---

Source Exif Data:

File Type                       : PDF
File Type Extension             : pdf
MIME Type                       : application/pdf
PDF Version                     : 1.4
Linearized                      : Yes
XMP Toolkit                     : Adobe XMP Core 4.0-c316 44.253921, Sun Oct 01 2006 17:14:39
Format                          : application/pdf
Creator                         : kjasso
Title                           : ADL Vantage-ADL Vantage Pro Guide.indd
Create Date                     : 2010:12:03 08:47:11-08:00
Creator Tool                    : PScript5.dll Version 5.2
Modify Date                     : 2010:12:03 08:47:11-08:00
Producer                        : Acrobat Distiller 8.1.0 (Windows)
Document ID                     : uuid:f177fea8-9d69-467f-b63d-7be4cc2a05eb
Instance ID                     : uuid:65d9487a-1987-41f3-8395-4556ede852c3
Page Count                      : 26
Author                          : kjasso

EXIF Metadata provided by EXIF.tools