Pacific Crest ADL Vantage User Manual
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- Page 1 ADL Vantage User's Guide August 2009 P/N: M00815 Pacific Crest Corporation 510 DeGuigne Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (408) 481-8070 (408) 481-8984 Fax info@PacificCrest.com www.PacificCrest.com...
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Page 2: Notice
©2009 Pacific Crest Corporation. All rights reserved. TRIMMARK and TRIMTALK are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Ltd. SATEL® is a registered trademark of SATEL, Oy. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this manual is prohibited without prior written permission of Pacific Crest Corporation, except as allowed under the copyright laws. - Page 4 NHANCED NTERFACE SELECTABLE OUTPUT UGGED ONSTRUCTION CONFIGURING ADL VANTAGE ADLCONF C ONFIGURATION OFTWARE ACTORY EFAULT ETTINGS SETTING UP THE ADL VANTAGE ADL V TANDARD ANTAGE ADIO NTENNA AND NTENNA OUNT RIPOD OWER ABLE OPERATING THE ADL VANTAGE ADL V URNING ON...
- Page 5 Figure 4 – ADL Vantage Data/Power Connectors ....................21 ABLES 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...
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Page 6: Introduction
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 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. -
Page 7: U Ser - Selectable Rf Output
ADLCONF software is found on the ADL Vantage system CD. The latest version is available for free download from www.PacificCrest.com. A user guide that completely describes how to configure the ADL Vantage radio is available by running ADLCONF and clicking Help >... -
Page 8: Setting Up The Adl Vantage
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... -
Page 9: A Ntenna And A Ntenna M Ount
RF antenna as much as possible. The most common set up is similar to that seen in Figure 1 where an antenna cable with male TNC connector is 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. -
Page 10: Data/Power Cable
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 available with different connectors for attaching to a large variety of data sources. Contact your Pacific Crest sales representative for selecting the best cable to meet your needs. -
Page 11: Adl V Antage U Ser I Nterface
The ADL Vantage front panel includes a two-row LCD display, an On/Off button, four scrolling buttons and a central Enter button. The top row of the ADL Vantage LCD displays the name of the currently selected radio configuration function. The bottom LCD row displays the currently selected option for the displayed function. - Page 12 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) (End Character) Packet Switched TRIMMARK™II/IIe TRIMTALK™...
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Page 13: I Ndicator Led S
The RX LED indicates that the ADL Vantage is receiving an RF carrier signal from another radio 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. -
Page 14: Battery Care
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 automotive use can be used if necessary but will be damaged by repetitive discharge/charge cycles and are therefore not recommended. -
Page 15: P Ower S Upplies
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. -
Page 16: Fcc Rules And Regulations
Warning: Always obey local licensing requirements and restrictions. 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. -
Page 17: A Utomatic S Tation I Dentification
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 base radio to transmit the required information. In areas of heavy co-channel usage, try changing channels to a less used... -
Page 18: Contact Information
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... -
Page 19: E Xclusions
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. -
Page 20: Appendix A - Safety Information
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 addition to protection against harmful interference of neighboring electrical equipment: •... -
Page 21: Appendix B - Pin-Outs And Connectors
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 assignments and orientation. Figure 5 shows a rear view of the pin-outs (looking from behind the connector). -
Page 23: Appendix C - Technical Specifications
Appendix C - Technical Specifications General Specifications Communication 1 RS-232 port, 115.2 kbps maximum User Interface Refer to Pin-Outs below Power External 9.0 – 30.0 VDC During RX 0.6 Watts nominal @ 12.0 VDC 7 Watts nominal @ 12.0 VDC, 1W RF output During TX 13.4 Watts nominal @ 12.0 VDC, 4W RF output Modem Specifications... -
Page 24: 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: • ADLCONF • PCC Range Estimator Pacific Crest Corporation ADL Vantage User Guide... -
Page 25: Appendix E – Document Of Conformity
Place: Sunnyvale, California Date of Issue: May 27, 2009 Comment [CB5]: We obviously Annex III of EC directive need to change this 2006/95/EC The Low Voltage Directive Signature John F. Cameron (Name) General Manager Pacific Crest Corporation ADL Vantage User Guide... -
Page 26: Index
RX LED, 12 connect the radio, 9 SATEL, 5 Contact information, 16 station license, 15 CSMA, 16 Trimble, 5 data rate, 5 TX LED, 12 default settings, 6 user interface, 5 enclosure, 12 Pacific Crest Corporation ADL Vantage User Guide... - Page 27 510 DeGuigne Drive • • Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Pacific Crest Corporation ADL Vantage User Guide...
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