RADIO MODEM SOFTWARE USER GUIDE

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1 RADIO MODEM SOFTWARE USER GUIDE PDLCONF for the PDL LPB Data radio modem PDL HPB Data radio modem M00741 MAN,PDLCONF,USERS Rev. 01 September 2006

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3 Corporate Office Pacific Crest Corporation 990 Richard Avenue, Suite 110 Santa Clara, CA USA Legal Notices Copyright and Trademarks 2006, Pacific Crest Corporation (PCC.) Pacific Crest and the Mountain logo are trademarks of Pacific Crest Corporation, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. Trimble, TRIMMARK and TRIMTALK are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited. Microsoft, Windows, and ActiveSync are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Release Notice This is the September 2006 release (Revision A) of the Pacific Crest PDLCONF User s guide. It applies to version 4.0 of the Pacific Crest PDLCONF configuration software. The following limited warranties give you specific legal rights. You may have others, which vary from state/jurisdiction to state/jurisdiction. Hardware Limited Warranty Pacific Crest Corporation warrants that this hardware product (the Product ) will perform substantially in accordance with published specifications and be substantially free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year starting from the date of delivery. The warranty set forth in this paragraph shall not apply to software products. Software License, Limited Warranty This PCC software product, whether provided as a stand-alone computer software product, built into hardware circuitry as firmware, embedded in flash memory, or stored on magnetic or other media, (the Software ) is licensed and not sold, and its use is governed by the terms of the relevant End User License Agreement ( EULA ) included with the Software. In the absence of a separate EULA included with the Software providing different limited warranty terms, exclusions and limitations, the following terms and conditions shall apply. 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5 Safety Information 1.1 Introduction C Before using a Pacific Crest HPB or LPB radio modem, make sure that you have read this User Guide, as well as all equipment and job site safety requirements. CAUTION Use only approved accessories with this equipment. In general, all cables must be high quality, shielded, correctly terminated, and normally restricted to two meters in length. AC adaptors approved for this product employ special provisions to avoid radio interference and should not be altered or substituted. Unapproved modifications or operations beyond or in conflict with these instructions for use may void authorization by the authorities to operate the equipment. 1.2 USA Regulatory Information 1.3 Cautions C C This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is used in a commercial or residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not used in accordance with this User Guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions: The device may not cause harmful interference. The device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Always follow the instructions that accompany a Warning or Caution. The information they provide is intended to minimize the risk of personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. In particular, observe safety instructions that are presented in the following formats: WARNING A Warning alerts you to a likely risk of serious injury to your person and/or damage to the equipment. A warning identifies the nature of the risk and the extent of possible injury and/or damage. It also describes how to protect yourself and/or the equipment from this risk. Warnings that appear in the text are repeated at the front of the service manual. CAUTION A Caution alerts you to a possible risk of damage to the equipment and/or loss of data. A Caution describes how to protect the equipment and/or data from this risk. PDLCONF User Guide v

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7 Contents 1 Safety Information iii Introduction iii USA Regulatory Information iii Cautions iii 1 Introduction AboutPDLCONF About the data radio modems Product history LPB HPB Firmware/Software History Related information Technical assistance Specifications Specifications Physical specifications LPB HPB Electrical specifications Environmental specifications Radio Modem performance Display and LED indicators Interfacing to the Computer Setting up Connecting the radio modem to the computer Installing PDLCONF Setting up the Com Port Interface capture Power on capture Soft break Selecting a capture method Activating PDLCONF Troubleshooting the computer interface Upgrading the firmware Using PDLCONF Identification tab Radio Link tab Serial Interface tab Port group Protocol group Frequencies tab PDLCONF User Guide vii

8 Contents Frequency channel(s): Adding to an existing list Frequency channel(s): Removing from an existing list Generating a channel list with the PDLConfig utility Example Example Importing a channel table Memory Map tab Radio-Modem Interface Setup Radio modem pinouts Factory default settings Radio Modem default settings Common radio-modem settings Troubleshooting Error codes Description of error codes Action to take Most common failures and possible causes Part Number Table PDL LBP Part Numbers PDL HPB Part Numbers PDLCONF Revisions and Firmware Compatibility viii PDLCONF User Guide

9 CHAPTER 1 Introduction 1 In this chapter: About PDLCONF About the data radio modems Product history Related information Technical assistance This reference manual is for Pacific Crest Service Providers and describes how to use the Pacific Crest PDLCONF utility to configure and troubleshoot the Pacific Crest LPB & HPB data radio modems. Pacific Crest recommends that you read this manual to learn about the special features of these products. The LPB and HPB data radio modems are almost identical in operation, though the HPB modem has a different form factor due to its higher RF power capability. In this manual, references to the LPB data radio modem also apply to the HPB data radio modem, unless otherwise stated. This manual will describe the use of the dealer version of PDLCONF. Operation of the user version is identical except that the Frequencies and Memory Map functions are not included. PDLCONF User Guide 1

10 1 Introduction 1.1 About PDLCONF The radio kits currently ship with the user PDLConf utility version 4.0. However, the dealer version of the PDLConf utility is available by request from Pacific Crest Technical Support. (The user version is available in the support section of under "Firmware and Software Upgrades.") Version 4.0 is compatible with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, provides support for most common USB-to-RS-232 adapters, and resolves some minor issues from the previous version. Pacific Crest recommends that you obtain the latest version from the Pacific Crest website or Technical Support. 1.2 About the data radio modems The Pacific Crest LPB & HPB data radio modems are reliable, rugged, water-resistant VHF/UHF radio modems combining high performance with simplicity of operation. They provide a low cost alternative in the radio market and an advanced, high speed, wireless data link for use in GPS/RTK, SCADA, and other data transport applications. The features and benefits include: Interoperability with major OEM land survey products: Provides an upgrade path for existing applications Fully interoperational with legacy PCC radio modems Fast over-the-air data rate (19,200 bits per second) Low power consumption, which enables longer field operation Rugged construction: Designed specifically for GPS/RTK field use Double shock-mounted electronics Water resistant housing 1.3 Product history 13.1 LPB radio modem The LPB series radio modems were introduced in 2001 with part numbers A01308 through A Products having 10 MHz frequency range were developed to meet European regulations. Subsequent releases were added as various OEM branded versions, and when significant hardware upgrades were developed. These OEM units differ from concurrent PCC branded units only in enclosure color and labeling. In 2005, the previously optional Auto-Power-On feature was made standard, and units having 10 MHz frequency range were eliminated because 20 MHz units now meet European regulations. 2 PDLCONF User Guide

11 Introduction HPB radio modem The HPB series radio modems were introduced in 1999 beginning with part number A Subsequent releases were added as various OEM branded versions, and when significant hardware upgrades were developed. These OEM units differ from concurrent PCC branded units only in enclosure color and labeling. In late 2002, the 35 Watt amplifier module was redesigned for greater efficiency and lower power consumption. In 2005, the previously optional Auto-Power-On feature was made standard. For further details regarding part numbers, please see the part number tables in Chapter 7, Appendix Firmware/Software History All versions of LPB and HPB hardware are functionally identical with respect to use with PDLCONF. Compatibility with older PDLCONF revisions is dependent on radio modem firmware revision. It is always recommended to use the most recent firmware and PDLCONF revisions. The current PDLCONF revision, version 4.0, is fully compatible with all prior firmware versions. Details regarding firmware/software compatibility are contained in Chapter 7, Appendix. 1.4 Related information Sources of related information include the following: Help PDLCONF has built-in, context-sensitive help that enables you to quickly find the information you need. To access it, click Help. The PDLCONF 4.0 CD that comes in every retail kit contains both a User Manual and an Accessories Manual. PDLCONF User Guide 3

12 1 Introduction 1.5 Technical assistance If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation, contact Pacific Crest Technical Support: [email protected] Telephone: Toll free telephone(us & Canada): Fax: Users in Europe, Russia, the Middle East, or Africa may contact our European Service Center; HR Telecom Pacific Crest European Service Center [email protected] Telephone: +31 (0) Fax: +31 (0) Users in Asia or the Pacific regions may contact our Asian Service Center: Pacific Crest Asian Service Center [email protected] Telephone: For the latest information, go to 4 PDLCONF User Guide

13 CHAPTER 2 Specifications 2 In this chapter: Specifications Display and LED indicators PDLCONF User Guide 5

14 2 Specifications 2.1 Specifications Unless otherwise noted, specifications are the same for the LPB and HPB data radio modems Physical specifications LPB Size 8.25 inch L x 2.40 inch D (21.0 cm L x 6.1 cm D) Weight 0.65 Lbs (0.30 Kg) Mount 5/8-11 range pole Interface connector 5-pin Lemo #0 Shell HPB Size Weight Mount Interface connector 6.23 inch W x 2.77 inch H x 6.58 inch L (15.8 cm W x 7.0 cm H x 16.7 cm L) 2.96 Lbs (1.34 Kg) Tripod bracket 5- pin Lemo #1 Shell 21.2 Electrical specifications Voltage Input 9-16 VDC Power consumption LPB Receive: 0.9 W Transmit: 11 W at 12.5 VDC Power consumption HPB Receive: 1.9 W Transmit: 110 W at 12.5 VDC Serial interface RS232: Baud, 1 start bit, 8 data, optional parity, and 1 stop bit. Antenna output impedance 50 Ohms Front panel indicators PWR, TX & RX LEDS, channel display window On/Off Switch. HPB has High/Low RF power switch (Rear panel.) 6 PDLCONF User Guide

15 Specifications Environmental specifications Operating temperature Storage temperature Shock and vibration Protection F ( C) F ( C) Per ANSI/ASAE EP455 Per IEC I.P. 66, dust & air tight 21.4 Radio Modem performance Modes Frequency control Channel selection Frequency bands Transmission protocols Link rate/modulation Transmitter output power Receiver sensitivity Base, Repeater, Rover Synthesized 12.5 KHz resolution ±2.5 ppm 16 programmable channels Manual, AutoBase, AutoRover MHz, MHz, MHz Transparent, packet switched, auto-repeater, fast asynchronous, TRIMTALK, TRIMMARK II/IIe 4800 & 9600 bps/gmsk, 9600 & bps/4lfsk LPB: 0.5 or 2 W (specified at purchase); HPB 3/35 W Max, (switchable) -116 dbm (12 db SINAD) 2.2 Display and LED indicators Numeric display The seven-segment numeric display shows which channel or mode is selected. To conserve power, the display is lit only for a short time after you press the CHANNEL or ON/OFF button. Channel selections range from Channel 0 to Channel 15. To show two-digit channel numbers, the display alternately flashes "1" then the second digit. Certain error conditions will cause the numeric display to show an error code. Error codes are displayed by flashing the letter E followed by two numeric digits, such as E, 1, 6 to indicate error 16. A list of error codes and possible causes is provided in Chapter 6, Troubleshooting. Power LED The power LED is lit when power is turned on, and shows the power status. The LED blinks when the external power supply is at lower voltage than required for proper operation. If the power LED does not respond to the ON/OFF button, check the external power supply and cables. PDLCONF User Guide 7

16 2 Specifications RX LED The RX (Receive) LED indicates that the radio modem is receiving an RF signal from an HPB/LPB base or from another source of radio frequency energy. During typical DGPS or RTK operation, the rover RX LED will flash at a once-per-second rate indicating the transmissions from the base station transmitter. In data applications, the receiving unit s RX LED will flash whenever the base is transmitting data. If the RX LED is on continuously, flashing randomly, or flickering, then a source of interference may be affecting the ability of the data radio modem to receive data. Try repositioning the antenna, changing Digisquelch to Low or Moderate sensitivity, or changing to another channel at base, repeater (if used), and rover to reduce or eliminate the interference. TX LED The TX (Transmit) LED indicates that the radio modem is transmitting data. In typical DGPS or RTK applications, the base TX LED will flash approximately once per second. In data applications, the sending unit s TX LED will flash whenever the base is transmitting data. 8 PDLCONF User Guide

17 CHAPTER 3 Interfacing to the Computer 3 In this chapter: Setting up Installing PDLCONF Setting up the Com Port Interface capture Activating PDLCONF Troubleshooting the computer interface Upgrading the firmware The CD-ROM that customers receive with the LPB and HPB retail kit contains the user version of PDLCONF. To achieve full service provider level configuration options in PDLCONF, authorized Pacific Crest service providers can obtain the dealer version by contacting Pacific Crest Technical Support. PDLCONF User Guide 9

18 3 Interfacing to the Computer 30.1 Setting up To use PDLCONF, you need the following items: The programming cable P/N A00470 (HPB) or A01290 (LPB) A source of VDC power ( fully charged battery or regulated ACoperated supply) The file Install_PDLCONFd_4.00.zip (obtain from Pacific Crest Technical Support, if required) A Windows PC with an available COM Port, and the following minimum requirements: 486 MHz processor or higher Microsoft Windows 98 operating system or later Minimum of 250 MB RAM CD-ROM drive (if installing from a CD) A printer, while not required for PDLCONF to operate, is recommended Connecting the radio modem to the computer Do the following. See photo on following page. 1. Connect the power connector of the programming cable into the power connector of the battery or power supply. 2. Connect the DB9 serial port connector of the programming cable to the COM port of the computer. 3. Plug the Lemo connector of the programming cable to the radio modem power/data port. Tip Note that antennas are attached to the units shown. It is always good practice to connect an antenna or properly matched load to any radio transceiver, to avoid the possibility of damage in case of inadvertent transmission. 10 PDLCONF User Guide

19 Interfacing to the Computer 3 To PC Serial Port To Power Source A00470 Programming Cable To PC Serial Port To Power Source A01290 Programming Cable PDLCONF User Guide 11

20 3 Interfacing to the Computer 30.1 Installing PDLCONF 1. Unzip the downloaded file Install_PDLCONFd_4.00.zip to a directory of your choice. 2. In that directory, double-click the file Install_PDLCONFd_4.00.exe. 3. Follow the prompts as the installation wizard places the program files in the directory C:\programfiles\PCC\PDLCONF4.0\Dealer. 4. The installation program creates a desktop shortcut named PDLCONF Dealer Version Setting up the Com Port 1. Run PDLCONF. The first time you start PDLCONF, the Select Serial Port dialog prompts you for the COM port that you want to use. If that dialog does not appear, click the PDL icon: 2. Choose Select Serial Port. 3. Select a COM port from the list in the dialog that appears and then click OK Interface capture To establish serial port communication with the radio modem, use one of the following methods. Power-on capture When PDLCONF is first installed, Power-on Capture is the default setting. This is the recommended way to ensure that serial port handshaking can be established. 12 PDLCONF User Guide

21 Interfacing to the Computer 3 Soft-break To establish RS232 handshaking, Soft-break searches through different baud rates until it finds the one that the radio modem is set for, without requiring the power to be cycled. For this feature to operate correctly, set parity to none Selecting a capture method 1. In the main dialog of PDLCONF, click the PDL icon in the top left corner. 2. Click Select Capture Method. 3. From the drop-down menu that appears, select a method. The selected method has a check mark next to it Activating PDLCONF 1. Run PDLCONF. If using Power-on Capture, be sure that the radio modem is turned off. If using Soft-Break, turn the radio modem on. 2. Click Load in the PDLCONF main window. 3. Respond as required to one of the following: If using Power-on Capture, PDLCONF prompts you to turn on the radio modem. This method forces COM port settings of 9600 baud and a parity of none for the PDLCONF session. If using Soft-Break, PDLCONF reports that it is searching baud rates to capture the modem. PDLCONF User Guide 13

22 3 Interfacing to the Computer Once a baud rate is synchronized, PDLCONF reports that it is loading the radio modem settings. A bar graph shows progress. When loading is completed, information appears in the screens on the Identification tab Troubleshooting the computer interface If the radio modem is working correctly, PDLCONF can establish communications. If the interface is not successful, try one or more of the following: Disable or uninstall any programs such as Active Sync, Palm Sync, or other utilities that assert control of the COM port. Whichever capture method you are using, try the other one. Make sure that the interface and power cables are correctly connected. Make sure that the power source is working and that the radio modem is turned off (Power-on Capture) or off (Soft-break.) Check for any error codes flashing on the radio modem. An error code appears on the display as E followed by a two digit number. Error codes do not normally prevent the computer interface from working, and the Power-on Capture method should always synchronize with the computer. To test whether it is the radio modem or the computer interface that is not working, try interfacing the computer with a known good radio modem Upgrading the firmware C CAUTION If upgrading from the earliest firmware revisions, 1.00 through 1.03, a two step procedure must be used. For these revisions only, the unit must be upgraded first to revision 1.11, then to the current revision. Contact PCC Technical Support to obtain the necessary revision 1.11 firmware before proceeding. Only a very small number of older units may contain this firmware. To upgrade the firmware, you must use PDLCONF: 1. Download the latest firmware files from the Pacific Crest website. 2. Save the file in the same folder as PDLCONF (C:\programfiles\PCC\PDLCONF4.0\Dealer). PDLCONF initially defaults to this folder. 3. Click the PDL icon to show its drop-down menu. 4. Select Upgrade Modem Firmware. The directory C:\programfiles\PCC\PDLCONF4.0\Dealer appears with the available firmware files. If this directory does not appear automatically, click Browse and then locate it yourself. 5. Highlight the firmware file that you want to program into the radio modem and then click Open. 14 PDLCONF User Guide

23 Interfacing to the Computer 3 C 6. When prompted, click Yes to confirm the file to copy into the radio modem. A progress bar appears while the file is being transferred. CAUTION Do not interrupt the power once programming begins. This may interrupt the programming of the boot instructions and the radio may no longer function. 7. Once programming is complete, click OK in the dialog that appears. 8. Click OK in the dialog that appears. The Identification screen appears. 9. Manually turn off and then turn on power to the radio modem. PDLCONF User Guide 15

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25 CHAPTER 4 Using PDLCONF 4 In this chapter: Identification tab. Radio Link tab Serial Interface tab Frequencies tab Memory Map tab PDLCONF includes help that describes the setup features. To access it, click Help. Because the help gives complete descriptions of each field, this chapter only contains additional information that may not be apparent. The dealer version of PDLCONF version 4.0 contains Frequencies and Memory Map setup tabs, which are not available in the user version. PDLCONF User Guide 17

26 4 Using PDLCONF 4.1 Identification tab. The information on this screen does not appear until you click Load and then establish a successful interface. Tip If a printer is available, use the Print button in the main PDLCONF window to print the unit s settings, and save the resulting printout. This will make it much easier to restore the previous settings should that become necessary. All of the information is for references purposes only, except for Call Sign and Owner, which can be manually entered in both the user and the dealer versions of PDLCONF. Call Sign The FCC and other governing regulatory commissions may require radio operators to obtain a license and use an identifier (call sign). This entry can be up to ten characters long. When this field contains an entry, the call sign is transmitted every 15 minutes in International Morse code. When the field is blank, no call sign is transmitted. Owner This field can contain the name of the company or the owner. It can also be left blank without affecting radio modem operation. Channel Bandwidth This information is hardware specific and cannot be changed by a dealer. The customer must specify the bandwidth at time of purchase. 18 PDLCONF User Guide

27 Using PDLCONF Radio Link tab C The Radio Link tab settings affect the way the radio modem operates. Channel Select This group is closely linked to the settings on the Frequencies tab. When more then one frequency channel is programmed into the channel table, and you have a customer who wants the radio modem to always start with a default channel when they select AutoRover or AutoBase, do the following. Note Customers can also do this with the user version of PDLCONF. a. Select the Manual check box. b. From the drop-down list, select the channel you want as the default. c. Select the AutoBase or AutoRover check box as required. d. Click Program to save the settings. The easiest and simplest way to use these radio modems is to keep them in manual mode at the specific channel that you want to use. CAUTION Incorrect setup of the Frequency Table on the Frequencies tab, combined with an incorrect selection on the Channel tab, can cause an error code to appear on the front display. For example: - If you import a frequency table that contains frequency channels that are out of range for that particular model of radio modem. - If there is no RX frequency programmed on a channel, and that channel is selected to be the default, setting the radio modem to AutoRover causes Error 16. For more information, see Error codes, page 34. Link Rate This is the baud rate used when communicating over-the-air between radio modems. This is not the same as the baud rate setting used to interface with the GPS, computer, or other equipment connected to the serial port. This setting must match for each radio modem in your system. PDLCONF User Guide 19

28 4 Using PDLCONF Modulation Type Selects between GMSK and 4-level FSK. GMSK is the preferred modulation type for most applications, but is limited to 9600 Baud link rate for 25 khz bandwidth units, or 4800 Baud for 12.5 khz units. 4LFSK doubles the above link rates, but is somewhat more susceptible to interference, and offers slightly reduced performance than GMSK when signals are weak. This field is unavailable and cannot be changed when TRIMMARK II/IIE or TRIMTALK 450 is selected in the Protocol group on the Serial Interface setup tab. These modes require GMSK modulation type. All other radio modem protocol settings allow you to change this field. Digisquelch Selects between low, moderate, and high receiver sensitivity. The default setting varies according to whether the radio modem is being used as a base, rover, or repeater. For more information, see Chapter 5, Radio Modem Interface Setup. Forward Error Correction FEC is only available in the Transparent protocols. This function applies redundant data to each transmission, in a manner which allows correction of almost all errors which may occur due to radio noise or interference, or to low RF signal strength. All radio modems in a system must have the same setting. FEC enabled is the recommended setting in most applications. Trimmark II/IIe and Trimtalk 450s protocols contain their own proprietary error correction function, which is not selectable (always on.) Scrambling Data scrambling ensures that the receiving unit will not lose synchronization should the transmitter send a long string of 0 or 1 characters. It should be on for all units in a GPS system, as well as most data applications unless external equipment supplies its own scrambling function CSMA Monitor This selects whether the unit will check for the presence of other RF signals before transmitting. It is a legal requirement in the USA for radio users to monitor before transmitting, to avoid interfering with other users. Therefore, this box must be checked. Even where not legally required, it is best to use this function, because other users may interfere with your system when transmitting on a busy frequency. Transmit Retries, TX ACK Timeout, Local Address, Destination Address These functions are interrelated, and are only active when the unit is in addressed mode. This mode is only used when all radios are capable of transmitting, for applications in which one sending unit is polling multiple remote units. 20 PDLCONF User Guide

29 Using PDLCONF 4 When local address is 0, and destination address is 255 the unit is in Broadcast mode. All PCC-protocol radios on frequency will receive the signal and output data. With any other combination of local and destination addresses, the sending unit will identify itself by its Local Address. Destination Address specifies which unit(s) receive the signal. The signal will only be received by units which have their Local Address set to the same number as the sending unit s Destination Address. The receiving unit will then transmit a brief acknowledgement to the sender. If the sending unit does not receive this acknowledgement within {TX ACK Timeout} milliseconds, it resends the data packet up to a maximum of {Transmit Retries} times. These functions are available in the Transparent and Packet Switched protocols. 4.3 Serial Interface tab Port group Baud Rate and Parity This is the baud rate of the radio modem s COM port. Match these to the speed and parity needed to interface to the associated equipment s COM port. Modem Enabled This setting is enabled by default (the check box is selected). The setting is not available in the user version of PDLCONF. If this check box is not selected, the radio modem does not operate. Data Security Code PDLCONF User Guide 21

30 4 Using PDLCONF This setting applies an additional layer of data scrambling for security purposes. The setting is not available in the user version of PDLCONF. When an 8 digit number is entered, only units having the same Data Security Code will receive the transmitted data. The default is all zeros (recommended.) This function is not available in the Trimmark II/IIe or Trimtalk protocols. Protocol group Mode For correct operation, you must select the appropriate protocol for the radio modem(s) you are interfacing with. For systems using Pacific Crest radio modems exclusively, the default setting is Transparent with EOT Timeout. For systems including Trimble radio modems, choose either TRIMMARK I/IIe (4800 baud only) or TRIMTALK450, as appropriate. For more information, see Chapter 5, Radio Modem Interface Setup. Other available protocols include Transparent with EOT Character, Packet Switched, Digipeater [do not use], and Fast Async. For information regarding these protocols, please consult the PDL User s Guide or PDL Programmer s Guide. Packet Switched protocol is unique in that it is a command mode. In all other protocols, incoming serial port data is formatted into packets and transmitted automatically. When Packet Switched protocol is selected, external equipment must provide the packet formatting, scrambling, error correction, and housekeeping functions, and send commands to the radio to perform the actual transmission and reception of data. This may be useful in specialized applications where settings (such as channel selection) must be changed on the fly and the controlling serial port equipment can be programmed to perform these functions. EOT Count For most protocols, this is the time, in milliseconds, the radio modem waits after incoming serial port data stops before formatting and transmitting the next packet. For optimum performance, keep this setting at 5 ms, regardless of whether the unit is being used as a base, rover, or repeater. For more information, see Chapter 5, Radio Modem Interface Setup. When in Transparent with EOT Character protocol, the display shows the ASCII character which causes the data to be formatted and transmitted. Break to command This function enables the radio modem to respond to the Hayes modem format break character sequence. When enabled, and the break string appears at the serial port, the unit enters a command mode. This is useful for systems that allow changing radio settings via external equipment, such as data collectors. Repeater 22 PDLCONF User Guide

31 Using PDLCONF 4 Use this check box to enable the repeater function. Do not use the Digipeater selection in the Mode window; this (legacy) function does not work well in all situations. Digipeater delay This function controls the delay, in seconds, that a repeater waits before transmitting the last received data packet. Normally this is set to 0.00 seconds (immediate repeating.) In certain applications employing multiple repeaters, careful use of this function may help avoid interference between them. 4.4 Frequencies tab This is the tab you may need to use most often, for example to create and export a frequency channel table for a customer. Customers may request a different table for different projects. Details on how to perform some common tasks are described below Frequency channel(s): Adding to an existing list To save any changes or additions, you must click Program. To add another frequency to an existing list, ask the customer which channel and frequency they require. Key points to consider are: If you are interfacing PDLCONF directly to the customer s radio, enter the new frequency into the channel the customer specifies. If you enter a frequency within the radio s frequency range, the entry remains Black. If you enter a frequency outside the radio s frequency range, the entry turns Red. PDLCONF User Guide 23

32 4 Using PDLCONF C CAUTION If the frequency you enter remains red, do not click Enter and then continue to program the radio. If you do, Error 16 (E16) flashes on the front display screen when you resume normal operation. You must then connect to the PDLCONF utility again and enter a frequency that is within the radio s range. For more information, see Error codes, page 34. If you overwrite a valid frequency on that channel, when you click Enter, the entry reverts to the previous frequency rather then accepting the wrong one. If the channel was blank, the field accepts an out-of-frequency-range entry. When you click Enter, the entry changes from red to black. Pacific Crest recommends that you enter the same frequency in both the TX and RX fields, rather then leave one of those fields blank Frequency channel(s): Removing from an existing list To save any changes or deletions, you must click Program. To remove a frequency, delete the entries from the TX and RX fields of the channel you want to change. The Program button becomes available so that you can re-program the unit Generating a channel list with PDLCONF To generate a new frequency list and then it to a customer, use the Frequency tab and the Export Channel Table button. To ensure that you create a channel table that will work with the customer s radio, consider the following: Obtain the model, part number, and serial number of the radio modem from the customer. Verify that the frequencies the customer wants you to put in the channel table are within the frequency range of their radio. To use PDLCONF as a stand-alone channel table generator, you must determine the frequency range of the customer s radio from the information obtained above. Otherwise, PDLCONF cannot determine the frequency range of the radio you are creating the channel table for. If you write a frequency that is out of range for that customer s radio, PDLCONF still programs it into the radio. To remove a frequency from a channel, enter a zero in the TX and RX fields of that channel. To place a different frequency on a channel that is already being used, enter the new TX and RX frequency in the desired channel number. Channels with no entries will not delete any channels on their radio which already contain a frequency. 24 PDLCONF User Guide

33 Using PDLCONF 4 When exporting the file, Pacific Crest recommends that you enter the serial number of the customer s radio modem into the Serial Number field. This causes the filename to automatically be the same as the unit serial number, with the extension.upg. However, once you save the export file, you can then rename it as required through Microsoft Windows Explorer. When importing a Channel Table file, as long as the filename has the.upg extension, PDLCONF and the radio modem accept the file, even if the filename is not the serial number or is alphanumeric. Example 1 A customer currently has a frequency channel table with 7 different frequencies on their radio, and they request an additional frequency of MHz to be added to channel 3. Create a channel table to look like the following example. Note that all the other frequencies are blank. Example 2 A customer currently has a frequency channel table with 7 different frequencies on their radio, and they request that you program channel 3 with a frequency of MHz and program the remaining channels with no frequency. Create a PDLCONF User Guide 25

34 4 Using PDLCONF channel table to look like the following example. Note that all the other frequencies have a zero in them. Once the customer imports a file, the zeros delete those channels in the radio Importing a channel table When you import a frequency channel table, consider the following: In the dealer version of the PDLCONF utility, there is an Import Channel Table button on the Frequencies tab. In the customer version, the Import Channel Table button is on the Radio Link tab. When you import a channel table, if the new table affects the channel that was the default setting, you must select a new default frequency on the Radio Link tab to enable the Program button so that you can program the changes Memory Map tab C Do not change the memory map, unless directed to do so by a technical support person. Unsupervised changes made in this screen can cause the radio modem to malfunction, possibly requiring the unit to be serviced. 26 PDLCONF User Guide

35 Using PDLCONF 4 See Factory default settings, page 30. The memory map displays hexadecimal numbers representing the contents of individual cells in confuguration memory, representing all user programmable functions, unit model information, and factory setup data controlling the hardware. The memory map screeen cannot show the entire contents of configuration memory on one page. Use the scroll function to see other portions of the memory contents. This screen contains its own Print button. Use this if Technical Support requests a printout of memory contents. PDLCONF User Guide 27

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37 CHAPTER 5 5 Radio Modem Interface Setup 5 In this chapter: Radio modem pinouts Factory default settings Common radio modem settings Base setup Repeater setup Rover setup This chapter describes how to configure a PDL LPB or HPB radio modem to work as a base, rover, or repeater. PDLCONF User Guide 29

38 5 Radio Modem Interface Setup 5.1 Radio modem pinouts Pin# Description Cable Wire Color 1 Power Red 2 Ground Black 3 RS232 RX data Yellow 4 RS232 signal White ground 5 RS232 TX data Green 5.2 Factory default settings In a new radio modem, all settings are at the factory defaults. In addition, if you press the Default button in PDLCONF and then program the radio modem through the Program button, the settings revert to the factory defaults. To clear the frequency table, press the Clear Channel Table button on the Frequencies tab. Any user settings that can be changed in either the customer version or the dealer version of PDLCONF also change the corresponding address in the memory map. If you press Default and then press Program, the address fields are permanently changed to their default values. However, there are many addresses in the memory map that are not changed through the user interface. If one of these fields has been programmed and you then press Default and Program, the field settings do not change to their previous values. This is why Pacific Crest strongly recommends that you do not change any memory map fields Undo Changes is active when changes have been made on-screen, but not yet programmed to the unit. This function becomes unavailable when the unit has been programmed. 30 PDLCONF User Guide

39 Radio Modem Interface Setup Radio Modem default settings Setting Factory default Identification Tab Call Sign Blank from the factory. Manual entry. Owner Blank from the factory. Manual entry. Radio Link Tab Channel Mode Manual Default Channel Field Channel 0 Note If Channel 0 is blank, it could cause RX frequency error code E16 to appear. Link Rate 9600 Baud (25 khz bandwidth) or 4800 baud (12.5 khz bandwidth) (raw data) Modulation GMSK Note If the Protocol Mode on the Serial Interface tab is set to TRIMMARK ll/lle or TRIMTALK 450s, this field is automatically set to GMSK, and 4LFSK is disabled. Digisquelch High (Rover), Low (HPB, LPB) Transmit Retries 3 TX ACK Timeout 0.10 FEC Enabled Data Scrambling Enabled CSMA Enabled Address (Local) 0 Address (Remote) 255 Serial Interface tab GPS Port Data Rate Baud Parity None Modem Enabled Enabled Soft Break Enabled Enabled Data Security Code Mode Transparent w/eot Timeout (PCC default), Trimmark 450s (TNL default) EOT Count 5 Break-To Command Off Repeater Off Digipeater delay 0.0 Frequencies Tab This is based on the radio modem part number. Memory Map Tab There is no specific default for this tab. Do not change any data in these fields. 5.4 Common radio modem settings Typical settings for LPB and HPB radio modems to interface with Pacific Crest products Base setup Serial Interface tab PDLCONF User Guide 31

40 5 Radio Modem Interface Setup Typical settings for LPB and HPB radio modems to interface with Pacific Crest products Protocol mode Transparent w/eot Timeout Note Match the protocol to the Pacific Crest radio modem(s) you are interfacing to. EOT Count 5 Radio Link tab Link Rate 4800 or 9600 (all units in system must match) Disgiquelch Low Repeater setup Serial Interface tab Protocol mode Transparent w/eot Timeout Note Match the protocol to whichever Pacific Crest radio modem you are interfacing to. EOT Count 5 ms (factory default) Select the Repeater check box. Note EOT is the amount of time that the modem waits before sending the next packet. When you use the radio modem as a repeater, this default value does not apply. Radio Link tab Link Rate 4800 or 9600 (all units in system must match) Digisquelch High Rover setup Serial Interface tab Protocol mode Transparent w/eot Timeout Note Match the protocol to whichever Pacific Crest radio modem you are interfacing to. EOT Count 5 ms (factory default) Note EOT is the amount of time that the modem waits before sending the next packet. When you use the radio modem as a rover, this default value does not apply. Serial port settings must match the GPS or other equipment. Default settings Baud rate 38,400 Parity None Radio Link tab Link Rate 4800 or 9600 (all units in system must match) Note This is preset when you select TRIMMARK II/IIe or TRIMTALK 450S as the protocol mode in the Radio Link tab. Digisquelch High 32 PDLCONF User Guide

41 CHAPTER 6 6 Troubleshooting 6 In this chapter: Error codes Most common failures and possible causes PDLCONF User Guide 33

42 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Error codes If an error code appears, turn off the radio modem and then turn it on again. If the error code persists, do the following: 1. Check the channel table settings. 2. Contact Pacific Crest technical support for assistance Description of error codes Code Description Notes E01 External voltage too high E02 External voltage too low E03 External voltage too low for transmission E04 Rover internal battery requires replacement E05 Rover internal battery charge current too high E06 Rover internal battery charge current too low E07 Unit temperature exceeds safe limit for 35 W operation Only HPB radio modem E08 Unit temperature exceeds safe limit for 2 W operation E09 Current consumption too high for 35 W operation E10 Current consumption too high for 2 W operation E11 Checksum Error See Most common failures and possible causes, page 35 #4 E12 Ram Error E13 MCU Config register error E14 FLASH Error E15 Transmit synthesizer not locked See Most common failures and possible causes, page 35 #3 E16 Receive synthesizer not locked See Most common failures and possible causes, page 35 #1 E18 Battery not charging See Most common failures and possible causes, page 35 #2 E19 EEPROM write error 34 PDLCONF User Guide

43 Troubleshooting Action to take Codes Do one or more of these E01 - E03 Check the battery or power supply voltage level Check the power cables Recharge or replace the battery Check the battery charger EO7 - E10 Check the antenna and antenna cables Use 19,200 (4LFSK) link rate to reduce duty cycle (in all-pcc system) Select low RF power EO4 - E06 E11 - E16 E99 Contact Pacific Crest technical support 60.3 Most common failures and possible causes #1 E16 Receiver Synthesizer not Locked Incorrect or missing setting in the frequency channel table. For example, if a customer enters a TX frequency and either no RX frequency, or an out of range RX frequency. No frequency entered for the default channel. For example, when the channel defaults to zero after a factory reset. Incorrect data in one of the memory map fields. If the values in the channel table do not relate to the frequency range of the radio, then the memory map may be corrupted. Contact Pacific Crest technical support. #2 E18 Battery not Charging Only in a radio, such as a rover, that has an internal battery. The LPB radio modem is not affected because it does not have an internal battery. The customer s battery charger may not be plugged into an AC source. #3 E15 Transmitter Synthesizer not Locked Out-of-range or missing frequency in the TX field of the selected channel. Incorrect data in one of the memory map fields. If the values in the channel table do not relate to the frequency range of the radio, then the memory map may be corrupted. Contact Pacific Crest technical support. #4 E11 Checksum Error To correct this, reprogram any setting, such as digisquelch. If this does not clear the error, there may be a hardware problem. In this case, contact Pacific Crest technical support. PDLCONF User Guide 35

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45 CHAPTER 7 7.1APPENDIX 7.2 LPB Part Numbers Part no. Frequency Range, Power, Bandwidth, OEM Part no. Frequency Range, Power, Bandwidth, OEM A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz A , 2 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz PDLCONF User Guide 37

46 Part no. Frequency Range, Power, Bandwidth, OEM Part no. Frequency Range, Power, Bandwidth, OEM A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 2 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 12.5 khz, TPS A MHz, 0.5 Watt, 25 khz, TNL 38 PDLCONF User Guide

47 7.3 HPB Part Numbers Part no. Frequency Range, Power, Bandwidth, OEM Part no. Frequency Range, Power, Bandwidth, OEM A MHz, 25 khz A MHz, 12.5 khz A MHz, 25 khz A MHz, 25 khz A MHz, 25 khz A MHz, 12.5 khz A MHz, 25 khz, SOK A MHz, 25 khz, SOK A MHz, 25 khz, SOK A MHz, 12.5 khz, SOK A MHz, 25 khz, SOK A MHz, 25 khz, SOK A MHz, 25 khz, JAV A MHz, 25 khz, JAV A MHz, 25 khz, JAV A MHz, 25 khz, JAV A MHz, 25 khz, JAV A MHz, 25 khz, JAV A MHz, 25 khz, ASH A MHz, 25 khz, ASH A MHz, 25 khz, ASH A MHz, 25 khz, ASH A MHz, 25 khz, ASH A MHz, 25 khz, ASH A MHz, 12.5 khz A MHz, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 12.5 khz A MHz, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 12.5 khz A MHz, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 12.5 khz A MHz, 25 khz A MHz, 25 khz A MHz, 12.5 khz A MHz, 25 khz A MHz, 25 khz A MHz, 25 khz A MHz, 12.5 khz A MHz, 12.5 khz A MHz, 25 khz A MHz, 12.5 khz A MHz, 12.5 khz A MHz, 12.5 khz A MHz, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 25 khz, TPS A MHz, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 25 khz A MHz, 25 khz, TNL A MHz, 12.5 khz A MHz, 12.5 khz, TNL A MHz, 25 khz PDLCONF User Guide 39

48 73.1 PDLCONF Revisions and Firmware Compatibility Version Notes FW Version Compatibility 1.00 Initial release FW upgrade feature added Channel table upgrade feature added OEM specific configuration capability added Fixed channel table upgrade bug OEM defaults changed Data Security fields added Trimtalk 450s protocol added Rover Auto-Off parameter added Data Security fields added Trimtalk 450s protocol added Rover Auto-Off parameter added Added RFMRXO support Added LPB support, bug fixes Fixed modem enable handling bug Corrected receiver defaults Fixed Restore Defaults processing bug Removed EDL support (Marketing requirement) All 2.32 Corrected error reading/setting FEC All 2.40 Added support for freq band Mhz for LPB and RXO Corrected factory defaults for Rover Fixed FEC Control Byte bug Improved speed of Demo Mode Firmware Pre-Loading understood Improved Firmware Loading speed Fixed FW Load problems affecting some W2K machines Added VHF factory default frequencies Updated Help File Improved Icon All 2.41 Factory Only Release All Will not crash or inhibit program if memory all FF's (brain dead unit) 40 PDLCONF User Guide

49 Version Notes FW Version Compatibility 2.42 Fixed Bugs in OEM Software Support All 4.00 Added full support for Win 2000 and XP Added support for USB to serial RS232 adapters Added support for RFM series (legacy) radio modems (5.06 & later firmware) Clarified program error messages Unprogrammed channel may no longer be selected 0 watts now displayed for Rover (ID tab) Deactivated locate modem function when no com ports are available Changed TAB key sequencing Corrected Copyright date Fixed UPG file problem Fixed HPB Auto Rover button All PDL, RFM 5.06 PDLCONF User Guide 41

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