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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
- View and change radio channel
- Monitor charge status and other parameters

Intelligent Protocols - Forward Error Correction (FEC), Aut oBase™ and AutoRover™ technology

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- FEC provides improved noise immunity and range
- Base automatically selects channel with AutoBase
- Rover automatically locks to base with AutoRover

Rugged Construction - Designed specifically for GPS RTK fie ld surveying
- Double shock mounted electronics improve reliability
- Water tight operation stands up to bad weather conditions
- Built-in mounts simplify tripod and range pole mounting

Backward Compatible - Interoperable with RDDR, RFM and Trim ble® products
- Benefit by the latest technology with your existing equip ment
- Facilitates GPS equipment mix and match
- Provides upgrade path for existing installations

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Summary of Contents for PDL

Page 1: ...June 2001 PN M0052203 PDL ADL SDL Web www sinosun cn E mail sales2 sinosun cn Tairan Industry Trade zone Futian district Shenzhen China 3A17 South Plaza Cangsong Building Fax 0086 755 83849434 Phone 0...

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Page 3: ...photocopied reproduced or translated into another language without the prior written consent of Pacific Crest Corporation The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice...

Page 4: ...o Modem 12 PDL Rover Setup 13 Tips and Techniques for Best Performance 14 Antenna 14 Power Supplies 14 How to Use AutoRover 14 How to Use AutoBase 14 Equipment Care 15 Error Codes 15 FCC Rules and Reg...

Page 5: ...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 10 Figure...

Page 6: ...tails 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 t...

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Page 8: ...d AutoRover technology1 FEC provides improved noise immunity and range Base automatically selects channel with AutoBase Rover automatically locks to base with AutoRover Rugged Construction Designed sp...

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Page 10: ...used to indicate the channel or mode selection To conserve power the display is only lit for a short time following the pressing of the CHANNEL or ON OFF buttons Channel selections range from Channel...

Page 11: ...tch selects high RF power output in the up position and low RF power output in the down position Select high RF power for situations where long range is required For short range applications select lo...

Page 12: ...e PDL HPB has a built in tripod mounting bracket that allows easy mounting to the tripod Locate the mounting flange at the top portion of one of the Tripod legs and hook the PDL HPB in place Connect t...

Page 13: ...ion 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...

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Page 15: ...se mode This mode selects the channel for transmission automatically When used as a rover or repeater you may wish to use AutoRover mode Press the CHANNEL button to select the r setting With r selecte...

Page 16: ...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 Range Pole Mount The bottom end cap...

Page 17: ...nge the channel press the CHANNEL button once to light the display and then again to change the channel Release the CHANNEL button when the desired channel is indicated Use the CHANNEL button to selec...

Page 18: ...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 alo...

Page 19: ...raise the antenna as high as is practical and safe given terrain and wind conditions Power Supplies Maintain batteries in a fully charged state Both the PDL Base and internal PDL Rover batteries will...

Page 20: ...al 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 a 3 digit error...

Page 21: ...ion refer to 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...

Page 22: ...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 an...

Page 23: ...inst defects in materials and workmanship Exclusions Should 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...

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Page 25: ...ts in materials and workmanship Exclusions Should 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 T...

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Page 27: ...nical Standardization CENELEC 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...

Page 28: ...onnector pin assignments Table 3 PDL Base and Rover Pin Assignments Pin Description Cable Wire Color 1 Power Red 2 Ground Black 3 RS 232 RX Data Yellow 4 RS 232 Signal Ground White 5 RS 232 TX Data Gr...

Page 29: ...for the 0 5W or 2W Output impedance 50 ohms Modulation distortion is less than 5 Transmitter attack time 18 ms Spurious and harmonic FM 55 dBc FM hum and noise 40 dBm Receiver Sensitivity 116 dBm or b...

Page 30: ...2 77 H x 6 58 L 15 8cmW x 7 0cmH x 16 7cmL Weight PDL Rover 0 85 lbs 0 39 Kg PDL HPB 3 22 lbs 1 46 Kg PDL LPB 0 65 lbs 0 30 Kg Shock and Vibration Per ANSI ASAE EP455 Protection Per IEC 144 855420 I P...

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