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PDL/ADL/SDL
PDL/ADL/SDL
User's Guide
User's Guide
Revision 3.1
June 2001
PN: M0052203
Shenzhen Sinosun Technology Co.,Ltd.
3A17 South Plaza, Cangsong Building,
Tairan Industry & Trade zone,Futian district,Shenzhen,China
Phone (0086) 755-83849417
Fax (0086) 755-83849434
E-mail:sales2@sinosun.cn
Web:www.sinosun.cn

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  • Page 1 PDL/ADL/SDL PDL/ADL/SDL User's Guide User's Guide Revision 3.1 June 2001 PN: M0052203 Shenzhen Sinosun Technology Co.,Ltd. 3A17 South Plaza, Cangsong Building, Tairan Industry & Trade zone,Futian district,Shenzhen,China Phone (0086) 755-83849417 Fax (0086) 755-83849434 E-mail:sales2@sinosun.cn Web:www.sinosun.cn...
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  • Page 3: Cautions And Warnings

    PDL/ADL/SDL User's Guide NOTICE PACIFIC CREST CORPORATION 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 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Note Concerning this Guide ................1 Features and Benefits ..................3 Setting Up The PDL/ADL/SDL High Power Base ..........5 Overview of PDL/ADL/SDL High Power Base Radio Modem ......5 PDL/ADL/SDL High Power Base System Setup ..........6 Setting Up The PDL Low Power Base/Repeater ..........
  • Page 5 Modem ......................24 Environmental ....................25 Table of Figures Figure 1 - PDL High Power Base Front Panel ........... 5 Figure 2 - PDL High Power Base Rear Panel ........... 6 Figure 3 - PDL High Power Base System Setup ..........7 Figure 4 - PDL Low Power Base …..............

  • Page 6: Introduction

    PDL is an advanced, high speed, wireless data link that is designed specifically for GPS/RTK applications. Your success in using the PDL is our primary goal. We stand behind our product with expert support and service. We welcome your comments and questions.
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  • Page 8: Features And Benefits

    PDL/ADL/SDL User's Guide FEATURES AND BENEFITS 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 - Greater throughput handles both GPS and GLONASS Enhanced User Interface - Channel display and buttons...
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  • Page 10: Setting Up The Pdl/Adl/Sdl High Power Base

    Buttons The ON/OFF button is used to turn the PDL HPB station on and off. Turn the unit on by pressing the ON/OFF button and holding it until the channel display indicator is lit. Turn off the PDL HPB by pressing the ON/OFF button until the display goes blank.

  • Page 11: Pdl/Adl/Sdl High Power Base System Setup

    PDL/ADL/SDL User's Guide The RX LED indicates that the PDL HPB is receiving an RF carrier signal. If the RX LED is lit for extended periods of time, or continuously, then another radio station is operating on the same frequency.

  • Page 12: Figure 3 - Pdl High Power Base System Setup

    PDL Default Settings The PDL Base is configured at the factory with settings that have been determined to provide excellent system performance. Use the PDLCONF software provided with the product to view and change configuration settings.
  • Page 13 Battery Care Base station kit shipments to North America include a 33 AHr deep-discharge gel lead acid battery. This battery provides all day operation with ample power for both the PDL and the GPS RTK reference station. International Shipments For shipments outside of North America, we include battery bag, power cables with fuse, and hardware for a user supplied battery.
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  • Page 15: Setting Up The Pdl Low Power Base/Repeater

    Buttons The ON/OFF button is used to turn the PDL LPB modem on and off. Turn the unit on by pressing the ON/OFF button and holding it until the channel display indicator is lit. Turn off the PDL LPB by pressing the ON/OFF button until the display goes blank.

  • Page 16: Pdl Low Power Base Setup

    PDL/ADL/SDL User's Guide The RX LED indicates that the PDL LPB is receiving an RF carrier signal from another PDL Base or from another source of interference. During normal operation, the RX LED will flash at a once-per-second rate indicating the transmissions from the PDL Base. If the RX LED is on continuously, then a source of interference may be impacting the ability of the PDL LPB to receive data.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Pdl Rover

    Front Panel Buttons The ON/OFF button is used to turn the PDL Rover modem on and off. When not in use, the PDL Rover should be turned off to conserve battery power. Turn the unit on by pressing the ON/OFF button and holding it until the channel display indicator is lit.

  • Page 18: Pdl Rover Setup

    With the internal antenna option, the top end cap NMO style mount is replaced with a 5/8-11 UNC stud, allowing the PDL Rover to be used as part of the pole system with a GPS antenna.

  • Page 19: Tips And Techniques For Best Performance

    Lithium-Ion batteries can be dangerous if mishandled. The PDL Rover has a built-in charger that monitors and controls the charging of the internal battery. The internal battery quickly charges in less than 4 hours, and can be charged with the supplied charger, or from an external 12 volt supply.

  • Page 20: Equipment Care

    Warning: Depending on the number of channels programmed, channel selection can take from 1 to 16 minutes. We recommend that you set up and turn on your PDL Base station as soon as possible during system setup to prevent delays.

  • Page 21: Fcc Rules And Regulations

    Warning: Always obey local licensing requirements and restrictions. Equipment Compliances PDL products have been tested and found to comply with Parts 15 and 90 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The PDL products have also been tested and found compliant for type certification and approval in many other countries worldwide.

  • Page 22: Carrier Sense Multiple Access (Csma)

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

  • Page 23: Service And Support

    The warranty on your PDL radio modem shall not apply to defects resulting from: - Improper or inadequate maintenance by the customer...
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  • Page 25: Warranty

    The warranty on your PDL radio modem shall not apply to defects resulting from: - Improper or inadequate maintenance by the customer...
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  • Page 27: Appendix A - Safety Information

    APPENDIX A - SAFETY INFORMATION Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The PDL radio modem products are designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy: - FCC Report and Order FCC 96-326 (August, 1996) - American National Standards Institute (C95.3-1992)

  • Page 28: Appendix B - Pin-Outs And Connectors

    Green Antenna The PDL High Power Base antenna connector is a BNC female. For a mating plug, we recommend Amphenol PN 31-320. Use only high quality 50 impedance cable for the antenna connection. The PDL Low Power Base and Rover antenna connector is an industry standard NMO. The impedence is 50.

  • Page 29: Appendix C - Technical Specifications

    Sensitivity -116 dBm or better (12dB SINAD). Selectivity for the PDL HPB and Rover is >-60 dB. Selectivity for the PDL LPB is >-70dB. (9600, GMSK, 25 KHz), and >-60 dB (19,200, 4LFSK, 25 KHz). FM hum and noise -40 dB. Conducted spurious -65 dB. Carrier detect attack time 2 ms.

  • Page 30: Environmental

    PDL Rover Storage - -40 to 185 F (-20 to 85 C) PDL/ADL/SDL HPB and LPB Operating - -22 to 140 F (-30 to 60 C) PDL/ADL/SDL HPB and LPB Storage - -67 to 185 F (-55 to 85 C)

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