User's Manual

16 ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro/ADL Vantage 35
Data/Power cable
The radio is connected to a data source, such as a GNSS receiver, using a data/power
cable (see below). This cable is available with different connectors for attaching to a large
variety of data sources. Contact your sales representative for selecting the best cable to
meet your needs:
Each radio data/power cable also connects the radio (and in some cases, the data source)
to external power through an SAE-type connector. Pacific Crest strongly recommends you
use the external battery, which includes an SAE connector. It is sold both separately and
as part of the battery/charger kits.
Indicator LEDs
LED Description
Tx Shows that the radio is broadcasting.
In most GPS RTK applications, the Tx LED flashes approximately once per second.
Pwr Shows the power status and also provides a high and low external voltage supply
indicator.
When lit, power is turned on. If the power is too high or too low, the LEDs will flash
the number of the Error Code (see
page 26). The PWR LED blinks when the external
voltage drops to a level determined using ADLCONF software.
If the PWR LED does not turn on/off when pressing the On/Off button on the radio’s front
panel, inspect the external voltage supply. The minimum voltage required by the ADL
Vantage radio is 9 VDC. The ADL Vantage 35 requires at least 11 VDC.
Rx Shows that the radio is receiving signals from another radio or from a source of
interference.
The default is Signal received, but you can reset the radio so that when its Rx LED flashes
it means Data packets received. You can reset the meaning either through the radio or
with the ADLCONF software.
During normal operation, the Rx LED flashes at once per second to show reception of
transmissions from the transmitting radio. If the Rx LED is on continuously, a source of
interference may be affecting the radio’s ability to receive data.
To reduce or eliminate the interference, reposition the antenna, or change to another
channel at both the transmitter and receiver.
Enclosure
The radio enclosure is made from a tough, impact-resistant aluminum alloy. The
enclosure receives an anti-corrosion treatment and is further protected with a chemical-
and scratch-resistant polyurethane coating. Elastomer end caps provide the first level of
shock protection for the internal components. An internal isolation system reduces the
Data Source Connector
Radio Connector
SAE Power Connector