Pacific Crest PDL, User Manual

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PDL/ADL/SDL User's Guide
The RX LED indicates that the PDL Rover is receiving an RF carrier signal from the 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 Rover to receive data. Try repositioning the antenna,
or you may need to change to another channel at both the base and rover to reduce or eliminate the i
nterference.
Enclosure
The PDL Rover enclosure is a tough, impact resistant blue plastic with machined aluminum end caps.
Black bumpers with integrated gaskets provide the first level of bump protection for the internal
components. An additional isolation system inside the enclosure reduces shock impact to the sensitive
radio receiver board.
Antenna Mount
The integrated antenna mount provides an industry standard NMO style RF connector that is compatible
with a wide range of mobile whip antennas. 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. See Figure 5.
Range Pole Mount
The bottom end cap is female threaded with 5/8-11 UNC that is compatible with common range poles.
The unit is easily mounted in the place of a stand-alone antenna and eliminates the need for an antenna
cable.
PDL Rover Setup
Antenna and Antenna Mount
Screw the Antenna on the antenna mount of the PDL Rover. 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.
Range Pole Mount
Before connecting any cables, screw the PDL Rover onto the range pole.
Connecting the PDL Rover
The PDL Rover is connected to the GPS RTK receiver using
the supplied cable. After connecting the cable, press the
ON/OFF button. Use the CHANNEL button to select the
channel of operation, or select "r" for the AutoRover function.
Refer to the How to Use AutoRover section of this manual for
detailed instructions concerning this feature.
Configuring the GPS Rover
See the GPS receiver model addendum that is included with
this manual for specific instructions on configuring your GPS
rover for optimal performance with the PDL. Detailed
instructions are also available on our web site at
www.paccrst.com .
PDL Rover Default Settings
Refer to Table 1 in Setting Up the PDL Base for the default
factory settings of your PDL Rover.
Figure 7 - PDL Rover Setup