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ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro/ADL Vantage 35
Use with Machinery and Vehicles
Vibration damping
ADL Vantage/Vantage Pro radios meet or exceed the MIL-STD 810F standard for
vibration (up to 2.6 g). It is always recommended to mount the radio with rubber
dampers. Avoid introducing vibration and tension into the data/power connector at
bottom of radio. Consider supporting the data/power cable with a rubber-padded
clamp.
Mounting inside/outside vehicle cabin
The radios are rated IP67 and can be mounted outside a cabin. However, the radios
automatically turn off if the temperature inside the radio exceeds 87 °C (189 °F), so it is
best to avoid direct sunlight in very hot environments. Installing all electronic devices
inside an air-conditioned cabin is always better.
DC power supply with power conditioner
The ADL Vantage radio requires an input voltage between 9 and 30 V DC at all times.
The ADL Vantage 35 radio requires an input voltage between 10 and 16 V DC at all
times. Voltage spikes over 30 volts can damage the radio and voltage transients can
affect performance. The ideal power supply is 13.5 V DC and 3 to 5 amps for ADL
Vantage radio and 10 amps for the ADL Vantage Pro radios. Vehicle installations must
always include a suitable power conditioner.
Protection from electromagnetic interference
Always position the radio as far as possible away from:
• Other antennas, particularly transmitting antennas
• Electrical generators/alternators
• Regulated power supplies
• Rotating beacons, strobe lights
