Trimble HPB450 Radio - Positioning Solutions
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1. Top level kit series P N 52085 XX XX All top level kits contained the following radio kit the field kit P N 51880 00 and the office kit P N 52800 00 e Radio kit series from the above kit P N 51800 XX XX Radio part number on the radio P N 51950 XX XX 2005 release For 2005 Trimble began phasing out the 2004 version of the PDL450 radio modem and introduced a new version that has a 20 MHz frequency range and a standard Auto Power On feature This feature enables the radio modem to automatically turn on when you apply power You can manually turn off the radio modem through the on off switch The new radio modems are available world wide from both the Survey and Agriculture divisions of Trimble They have the following part numbers PDL450 radio modem Survey version Available frequency ranges Available power range bandwidth modulation 42 410 430 MHz 00 2W 25 KHz 44 430 450 MHz 01 2W 12 5KHz 46 450 470 MHz 10 5W 12 5KHz 11 5W 25KHz Top level kit series Survey P N 56450 XX XX All top level kits contain the following radio kit the field kit P N 51880 00 and the office kit P N 52800 00 Radio kit series from the above kit P N 56020 XX XX Radio part number on the radio P N 56013 XX XX PDL Config Utility User Guide 3 1 Introduction PDL450 radio modem Agriculture version These use the same frequency range and power bandwidth matrix as the Survey versions They are avai2. Trimble PDLConfig Utility for the PDL450 Data Radio Modem HPB450 Data Radio Modem gt Trimble NORTH AMERICA Tri Construction Group 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton Ohio 45424 1099 e USA mble Engineering amp 800 538 7800 Toll Free 1 937 245 5154 Phone 937 233 9441 Fax EUROPE Trimble GmbH Am Prime Parc 11 65479 Raunheim e GERMANY 49 6142 2100 0 Phone 49 6142 2100 550 Fax ASIA PACIFIC Trimble Navigation Singapore Pty Limited 80 Marine Parade Road 22 06 Parkway Parade Singapore 449269 e SINGAPORE 65 6348 2212 Phone 65 6348 2232 Fax Trimble www trimble com Version 1 00 Revision B P N 51950 SVC May 2006 USER GUIDE Trimble PDLConfig Utility for the PDL450 Data Radio Modem HPB450 Data Radio Modem Trimble Corporate Office Trimble Navigation Limited 749 North Mary Avenue PO Box 3642 Sunnyvale CA 94085 USA www trimble com E mail trimble_support trimble com European Tech support 49 6142 2100 555 Legal Notices Copyright and Trademarks 2004 2006 Trimble Navigation Limited Trimble and the Globe amp Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries TRIMMARK and TRIMTALK are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited Microsoft Windows and ActiveSync are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in th
3. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules Canada This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des
4. frequency they require Key points to consider are e Ifyou are interfacing the PDLConfig utility directly to the customer s radio enter the new frequency into the channel the customer specifies e Ifyou enter a frequency within the radios frequency range the entry remains Black e Ifyou enter a frequency outside the radios frequency range the entry turns Red AN 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 PDLConfig utility again and enter a frequency that is within the radio s range For more inforamtion see Error codes page 30 PDLConfig Utility User Guide 21 4 22 Using the PDLConfig Utility Ifyou overwrite a valid frequency on that channel when you click Enter the entry reverts to the previous frequency rather then accepting the wrong one Ifthe channel was blank the field accepts an out of frequency range entry When you click Enter the entry changes from red to black Trimble 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
5. standard specifications for its products iii the unauthorized installation modification or use of the Product or Software iv damage caused by accident lightning or other electrical discharge fresh or salt water immersion or spray or v normal wear and tear on consumable parts e g batteries Trimble does not warrant or guarantee the results obtained through the use of the Product THE WARRANTIES ABOVE STATE TRIMBLE S ENTIRE LIABILITY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES RELATING TO PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN THE PRODUCTS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED AS IS AND WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND BY EITHER TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED OR ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN ITS CREATION PRODUCTION INSTALLATION OR DISTRIBUTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TITLE AND NONINFRINGEMENT THE STATED EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF TRIMBLE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON DURATION OR THE EXCLUSION OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU RIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OR FAILURE OF OPERATION OF GPS SATELLITES OR THE AVAILABILITY OF GPS SATELLIT
6. Guide w Contents vi Using the PDLConfig Utility aoaaa 17 Identification tab o 4 sawn io Sale Mo Ee ee ae a Rs eb Male A 18 Radio Link Tab dosis momia we Pde dw ace ae we Ee dete eae me ae OE Ne iak a be we 19 Serial Interlace tabs 2 oon eg dole sa Cle ceed Valse a Oe PES a ele ena 4 20 Port BOP eei par o ee A aa Se ea a waa a e ee 20 Protocol group ss si SS See eS BA oo RO Re a We be eS 20 Frequ ncies tab orga Salad PERE a ah 21 Frequency channel s Adding to an existing list 0 0 0 000 000 21 Frequency channel s Removing from an existing list o oooooo o 22 Generating a channel list with the PDLConfig utility o o ooo 22 Example lise perira gate oP Shs a e p aad oa we RE 23 Example do aa ave cd RS Goh is REO OM ach Awe id 23 Importing a channel table 0 0 rpeces nie Ge ed Se ake a in 24 Memory Map tab sosa e a G4 a a aa alec ls du ena a Ace ah ba 24 Radio Modem Interface Setup 2 o ee 25 Radio Modem pinouts ee tt eee 26 Factory default settings cc creses bee ea ee A AA 26 Radio modem default settings 2 2 ee ee 27 Common radio modem settings o ooo 28 Troubleshooting lt 504 Oe e o A 29 Error Odesa eoo si ta a da a lea 30 Description oferrorcodes aasa aaae 30 ACLION TO TAKE s seuna dins da dd a ack ahd bo ped ak eee tae 31 Most common failures and possible causes o o ooooooooooo momo 31 PDLConfi
7. modem performance Modes Base Repeater Rover Auto Frequency control Synthesized 12 5 KHz resolution 2 5 ppm Frequency bands See current Trimble Catalogue for frequency bands available Transmission protocols Transparent packet switched auto repeater fast asynchronous TRIMTALKTM Link rate modulation 4800 amp 9600 bps GMSK 9600 amp 19200 bps 4 GMSK RF transmit out PDL450 0 5 2 W HPB 3 35 W Max range switch Sensitivity 116 dBm 12 dB SINAD 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 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 low voltage If the power LED does not respond to the ON OFF button check the external power supply Receiver LED The receiver RX LED indicates that the PDL450 data radio modem is receiving an RF carrier signal from another PDL450 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 PDL450 Base If the RX LED is on continuously then a so
8. series P N 56666 XX XX All top level kits contain the following radio the the field kit P N 51880 00 and the whip antenna assembly P N 51870 50 70 e Radio part number on the radio P N 56651 XX XX 4 PDLConfig Utility User Guide Introduction 1 Related information Sources of related information include the following e Help the PDLConfig utility has built in context sensitive help that enables you to quickly find the information you need To access it click Help e The PDL Config 4 0 CD P N 524703 03 that comes in every Survey series 56020 XX XX retail kit contains both a User Manual and an Accessories Manual e Trimble training courses Consider a training course to help you use your GPS system to its fullest potential For more information go to the Trimble website at www trimble com training html Technical assistance If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product documentation contact Trimble Technical Support 1 Goto the Trimble website www trimble com 2 Click the Support button at the top of the screen The Support A Z list of products appears 3 Scroll to the bottom of the list 4 Click the submit an inquiry link A form appears 5 Complete the form and then click Send Alternatively you can send an e mail to trimble_support trimble com For the latest information go to http partners trimble com PDLConfig Utility User Guide 5 1 Introduction 6 P
9. that this Trimble Software product will substantially conform to Trimble s applicable published specifications for the Software for a period of ninety 90 days starting from the date of delivery Warranty Remedies Trimble s sole liability and your exclusive remedy under the warranties set forth above shall be at Trimble s option to repair or replace any Product or Software that fails to conform to such warranty Nonconforming Product or refund the purchase price paid by you for any such Nonconforming Product upon your return of any Nonconforming Product to Trimble in accordance with Trimble s standard return material authorization procedures Warranty Exclusions and Disclaimer These warranties shall be applied only in the event and to the extent that i the Products and Software are properly and correctly installed configured interfaced maintained stored and operated in accordance with Trimble s relevant operator s manual and specifications and ii the Products and Software are not modified or misused The preceding warranties shall not apply to and Trimble shall not be responsible for defects or performance problems resulting from i the combination or utilization of the Product or Software with hardware or software products information data systems interfaces or devices not made supplied or specified by Trimble ii the operation of the Product or Software under any specification other than or in addition to Trimble s
10. to interface with the computer This setting must match each radio modem being used in your system PDLConfig Utility User Guide 19 4 20 Using the PDLConfig Utility Modulation Type 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 All other radio modem protocol settings allow you to change this field Disquelch This 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 Serial Interface tab PdlConf for Trimble Dealer Trimble Mode TrimMark II lle y Close EOT Count 20 Print Exit Factory Defaults Identification Radio Link Serial Interface Frequencies Memory Map Modem Enabled IV Pachas S600 Soft Break Enabled I Hel Parity None v Data Security Code 00000000 elp Protocol BREAK to Command I Repeater Digipeater Delay 0 00 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 computer COM port Modem Enabled This setting is enabled by default the check box is selected The setting is not available in the customer version of the PDLConfig utility If this check box is not selected the radio modem does not operate Protocol group Mode For correct ope
11. 50 XX XX 2 eee omo ee 4 HPB450 radio modem Survey version 1 ooo ooo 4 Radio part number on the radio P N 56651 XX XX 0 05 4 Top level kit series P N 56666 XX XX ooo 4 Related information osas eee PE LAAT be e EAD DER ERE LOS Gals 5 Technical assistance sa siared s wry halal eee ee wala Ach ae tee ae Peet A 5 2 SPOciticatiOns s iu baw Ss e ee eS Oe a a 7 Specifications anar hehe ae WERE AGRO oe nA Re Sek Ree ale eRe Gs 8 Physical specifications 3 saost gra end ee cee be he a ea 8 POI 025 eas RRO SLO Dad ER OA BOSH 8 PD Ace nent CREA EERO SOU UES RA ie SOE REE Oe are RE 8 Electrical specifications 4 400644 i ea EE vA SNS EE eo eG a 8 Environmental specifications 2 ee 9 Radio modem performance o 9 Display and LED indicators aaua 9 3 Interfacing to the Computer ee ee 11 DOUG tte hee care tthe NON 12 Connecting the radio modem to the computer aaa 12 Installing the PDLConfig utility oaea eee 13 Setting p the Com Port 2 0 eee 13 Interface Capture sii idea al Di Vee ee ed elas eas ede a oon a 13 Power on CApLUTE ici ed le ee PH a ee EA a ee e 13 o A ites eal dae a ted A Palin ace amp aes 14 Selecting a capture method o o o oooo moon 14 Activating the PDLConfig utility o ooooooooooooo ooo 14 Troubleshooting the computer interface o o o oooo moore 14 Upgrading the firmware 15 PDLConfig Utility User
12. B 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 31 4 E12 Ram Error E13 MCU Config register error E14 FLASH E15 Transmit synthesizer not locked See Most common failures and possible causes page 31 3 E16 Receive synthesizer not locked See Most common failures and possible causes page 31 1 E18 Battery not charging See Most common failures and possible causes page 31 2 E19 EEPROM write error PDLConfig Utility User Guide Troubleshooting 6 Action to take Codes Do one or more of these E01 E03 e Check the battery or power supply voltage level e Check the power cables e Recharge or replace the battery e Check the battery charger EO7 E10 e Check the antenna and antenna cables e Use 19 200 link rate to reduce duty cycle e Select low RF power EO4 E06 e Contact Trimble technical support E11 E16 E99 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 2 E18 Battery not
13. Charging Only in a radio such as a rover that has an internal battery The PDL 450 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 Receiver 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 Trimble technical support 4 E11 Checksum Error To correct this reprogram the firmware Otherwise contact Trimble technical support PDLConfig Utility User Guide 31 6 Troubleshooting 32 PDLConfig Utility User Guide
14. Communications du Canada Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the C requirements for a Class B device pursuant to European Council Directive 89 336 EEC on EMC thereby satisfying the requirements for CE Marking and sale within the European Economic Area EEA Contains Infineon radio module ROK 104001 These requirements are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential or commercial environment Taiwan Battery Recycling Requirements The product contains a removable Lithium ion battery RA Taiwanese regulations require that waste batteries are recycled 3 Notice to Our European Union Customers For product recycling instructions and more information please go to www trimble com environment summary html Recycling in Europe To recycle Trimble WEEE Waste Electrical E and Electronic Equipment products that run on electrical power Call 31 497 53 24 30 and ask for the WEEE Associate Or mail a request for recycling instructions to ias Trimble Europe BV c o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel NL Safety Information Introduction A Before using a Trimble PDL450 or HPD data 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 g
15. DLConfig Utility User Guide Specifications In this chapter m Specifications m Display and LED indicators PDLConfig Utility User Guide 7 2 Specifications Specifications Unless otherwise noted specifications are the same for the PDL450 and HPB data radio modems Physical specifications PDL450 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 inch range pole Interface connector 5 pin Lemo 0 Shell HPB Size 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 Weight 2 96 Lbs 1 34 Kg Mount Tripod bracket Interface connector 5 pin Lemo 1 Shell Electrical specifications Voltage Input 9 16 VDC Power consumption PDL450 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 1200 38400 Baud 1 start bit 8 data optional parity and 1 stop bit Antenna output impedance 50 Ohms Front panel indicators PWR TX amp RX LEDS channel display window On Off Switch HPB has 3 W 35 W power switch 8 PDLConfig Utility User Guide Specifications 2 Environmental specifications Operating temperature 22 140 F 30 60 C Storage temperature 67 185 F 55 85 C Shock and vibration Per ANSI ASAE EP455 Protection Per IEC 144 85520 I P 66 dust air tight Radio
16. E SIGNALS Limitation of Liability RIMBLES ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION HEREIN SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE LICENSE TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN NO EVENT SHALL TRIMBLE OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OR LEGAL THEORY RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THE PRODUCTS SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS REGARDLESS WHETHER TRIMBLE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH LOSS AND REGARDLESS OF THE COURSE OF DEALING WHICH DEVELOPS OR HAS DEVELOPED BETWEEN YOU AND TRIMBLE BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU NOTE THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVISIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS OR SOFTWARE PURCHASED IN THE EUROPEAN UNION PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TRIMBLE DEALER FOR APPLICABLE WARRANTY INFORMATION Notices Class B Statement Notice to Users 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 in a residential installation
17. 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 Trimble strongly recommends that you do not change any memory map fields PDLConfig Utility User Guide Radio Modem Interface Setup 5 Radio modem default settings Setting Factory default Identification Tab Call Sign Owner Radio Link Tab Channel Mode Default Channel Field Link Rate Modulation Disquelch Transmit Retries TX ACK Timeout FEC Data Scrambling CSMA Address Local Address Remote Serial Interface tab GPS Port Data Rate Parity Modem Enabled Soft Break Enabled Data Security Code Mode EOT Count Break To Command Repeater Digipeater delay Frequencies Tab Memory Map Tab Blank from the factory Must be manually cleared Blank from the factory Must be manually cleared Manual Channel 0 Note If Channel 0 is blank it could cause RX frequency error code E16 to appear 4800 bps raw data GMSK Note If the Protocol Mode on the Serial Interface tab is set to TRIMTALK 450s this field is automatically set Moderate Note If the Protocol Mode on the Serial Interface tab is set to TRIMTALK 450s this field is automatically set 3 0 10 Enabled Enabled Enabled 0 or blank 255 9600 Baud None Enabled En
18. abled 00000000 TRIMTALK 450s 5 Off Off 0 0 This is based on the radio modem part number There is no specific default for this tab Do not change any data in these fields PDLConfig Utility User Guide 27 5 Radio Modem Interface Setup Common radio modem settings Typical settings for PDL450 and HPB radio modems to interface with Trimble products Base setup e Serial Interface tab Protocol mode TRIMMARK ll lle or TRIMTALK 4505 Note Match the protocol to whichever Trimble radio modem you are interfacing to EOT Count 5 e Radio Link tab Link Rate 4800 or 9600 Note This is preset when you select TRIMMARK ll lle or TRIMTALK 4505 as the protocol mode in the Radio Link tab Disquelch Low Repeater setup e Serial Interface tab Protocol mode TRIMMARK ll lle or TRIMTALK 4505 Note Match the protocol to whichever Trimble 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 e Radio Link tab Link Rate 4800 or 9600 Note This is preset when you select TRIMMARK ll lle or TRIMTALK 4505 as the protocol mode in the Radio Link tab Disquelch High Rover setup You can set up the radio modem as a rover to receive base signals from a TRIMMARK ll lle or TRIMTALK 4505 radio e Serial Interface tab Pro
19. at appears select a method The selected method has a check mark next to it Activating the PDLConfig utility 1 Make sure that the radio modem is turned off 2 Run the PDLConfig utility and then click Load 3 Respond as required to one of the following Ifyou are using the Power On Capture method the utility prompts you to turn on the radio modem Ifyou are using the Soft Break capture method the utility reports that it is searching baud rates to capture the modem Once a baud rate is synchronized the utility reports that it is reading the radio modem settings When communication is established information appears in the screens on the Identification tab Troubleshooting the computer interface If the radio modem is working correctly the PDLConfig utility can establish communications If the interface is not successful try one or more of the following e 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 on 14 PDLConfig Utility User Guide Interfacing to the Computer 3 Check for any error codes flashing on the radio modem An error code appears on the display as E followed by a number Error codes do not normally prevent the computer interface from working and the Power On Capture method should always synchronize with the computer Make sure th
20. at the Microsoft ActiveSync technology is disabled You may need to then reconfigure it so that it does not load when you start the computer Restart the computer and then run the PDLConfig utility again 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 To upgrade the firmware you must use the PDLConfig utility L 2 Download the latest firmware files from the Trimble Partners website Save the file in the same directory as the PDLConfig utility normally C programfiles PCC PDLCONF4 0 Dealer You cannot upgrade the firmware until this file is in the correct folder From the main click the PDL icon 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 Highlight the firmware file that you want to program into the radio modem and then click Open 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 If you do so you may interrupt the programming of the boot instructions and the radio will no longer work de Once programming is complete click OK in the dialog that appears Firmware Upgrade Complet
21. button becomes available so that you can re program the unit Generating a channel list with the PDLConfig utility To generate a new frequency list and then e mail 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 If you use the PDLConfig utility as a stand alone channel table generator you must determine the frequency range of the customer s radio from the information obtained above Otherwise the PDLConfig utility 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 the PDLConfig utility 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 on the channel they want to be changed Channels with no entries will not blank out any channels on their radio that already contain a frequency When you export the file Trimble recommends that you enter the serial number of the customer s radio modem into the Filename fie
22. diConf for Trimble Dealer Identification Trimble Channel Help s alalalaoln elo a5 rogram Close Export Channel Table Import Channel Table Clear Channel Table int Exit Load PDLConfig Utility User Guide 23 4 Using the PDLConfig Utility Importing a channel table When you import a frequency channel table consider the following e Inthe dealer version of the PDLConfig 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 AN CAUTION Do not change the memory map unless directed to do so by a technical support person See Factory default settings page 26 PdlConf for Trimble Dealer Identification Radio Link Serial Interface Frequencies Memory Map 2 Trimbl 4 rim Ox0100 03 B9 75 29 88 00 Ox0108 94 9B oo 00 oO 00 Ox0110 00 00 oo oO oO 00 Ox0118 00 00 oo 00 00 00 0x0120 00 00 oo 00 00 00 0x0128 00 00 oo 00 00 00 Ox0130 00 00 00 00 02 88 0x0138 02 44 oo 00 00 00 0x0140 00 00 oo 00 00 00 0x0148 00 00 oo oo oO 00 0x0150 00 00 oo 00 oO 00 0x0158 00 00 oo oo oO 00 Factory De
23. e Firmware revision 2 40 written to modem PDLConfig Utility User Guide 15 3 Interfacing to the Computer 8 Click OK in the dialog that appears Power Cycle Your Modem AN Modem must be power cycled after firmware download Remove power from your modem and f or turn it off then reload the modem and check the settings The Identification screen appears 9 Manually turn off and then turn on power to the radio modem 16 PDLConfig Utility User Guide CHAPTER Using the PDLConfig Utility In this chapter The PDLConfig utility version 4 0 includes help that describes the setup features To access it m Identification tab click Help Because the help gives complete m Radio Link tab descriptions of each field this chapter only contains additional information that may not be m Serial Interface tab apparent is idas The dealer version of the PDLConfig utility m Memory Map tab version 4 0 contains Frequencies and Memory Map setup tabs which are not available in the user version PDLConfig Utility User Guide 17 4 18 Using the PDLConfig Utility Identification tab PdiConf for Trimble Dealer lA MD S Radio Link Serial Interface Frequencies Memory Map Trimble Model Information Model PDL LP Base Frequency Range 460 470 MHz Firmware Revision 2 40 Power 10 5 Watts Modem ID 1038 7 Channel Bandwidth 25 K Serial Number 04364955 Call Sign Owner Factory Defau
24. e United States and or other countries All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Release Notice This is the May 2006 release Revision B of the Trimble PDLConfig Utility for the PDL 450 and HPD Data Radio Modems User Guide part number 51950 SVC It applies to version 1 00 of the Trimble PDL Config utility The following limited warranties give you specific legal rights You may have others which vary from state jurisdiction to state jurisdiction Hardware Limited Warranty Trimble Navigation Limited 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 Trimble 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 Trimble warrants
25. eneral 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 USA Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 ofthe 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 e The device may not cause harmful interference e The device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Cautions 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 l
26. faults 24 PDLConfig Utility User Guide CHAPTER Radio Modem Interface Setup 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 PDL450 or HPD radio modem to work as a base rover or repeater On the Serial Interface tab of the PDLConfig utility select either the TRIMMARK II Ile or the TRIMTALK 4508 mode in the Protocol drop down menu according to the Trimble radio modem you are interfacing to PDLConfig Utility User Guide 25 5 26 Radio Modem Interface Setup Radio Modem pinouts Description Cable Wire Color Power Red Ground Black RS232 RX data Yellow RS232 signal White ground PDL450 Data Power Connector RS232 TX data Green Factory default settings In a new radio modem all settings are at the factory defaults In addition if you press the Default button in the PDLConfig utility 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 the PDLConfig utility 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
27. g Utility User Guide Introduction In this chapter About the data radio modems Part number history Related information Technical Assistance CHAPTER This reference manual is for Trimble Service Providers and describes how to use the Trimble PDLConfig utility to configure and troubleshoot the Trimble PDL450 amp HPB data radio modems Trimble recommends that you read this manual to learn about the special features of these products The PDL450 and HPB data radio modems are almost identical in operation though the HPB modem has a different form factor In this manual references to the PDL450 data radio modem also apply to the HPB data radio modem unless otherwise stated PDLConfig Utility User Guide 1 1 2 Introduction About the PDL Config utility The radio office kits currently ship with the PDLConfig utility version 2 42 However the dealer version of the PDLConfig utility version 4 0 is available on the Trimble Partners website The customer version is available in the support section of www trimble com Version 4 0 is compatible with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system and some issues from the previous version are resolved Trimble recommends that you download the latest version from the appropriate Trimble website About the data radio modems The Trimble PDL450 amp HPB data radio modems are the Trimble version of the Pacific Crest Corporation PDL450 radio modem They provide a low cost al
28. ikely 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 PDLConfig Utility User Guide iii Safety Information iv PDLConfig Utility User Guide Contents Safety Information 2 vik ee ice PRR Re A ee iii Introductio sce se eG Sacks AY ed Bek de A a es ee Bn ee ee y iii USA Regulatory Information saaa iii CAU S oia eR RE A Ee a eee la a a e A a wee ee iii 1 Introduction eG RRR AAA 1 About the PDL Config utility 2 2 ee 2 About the data radio modems o o 2 Part number Mistry lt u 54 45 ogame tre a Sales Ga fae Gar a gag a GaP gl a 2 2004 European survey market release 2 2 eee 3 Top level kit series P N 52085 XX XX 20 ke ee es 3 2005 elEco a ata se es 3 PDL450 radio modem Survey version 0 0 0 0 eee eee eee eee 3 Top level kit series Survey P N 56450 XX XX 2 2 eee ee ee 3 PDL450 radio modem Agriculture version 0 00 e eee ee ee eee 4 Top level kit P N series Agriculture ooooooooo ooo 4 Top level kit series Survey P N 564
29. k 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 the PDLConfig utility 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 AN 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 30 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
30. lable as base station kits and repeater kits For more information about these sytems consult the Trimble list of products Top level kit P N series Agriculture 56395 XX XX Base station kit e 567165 XX XX Repeater kit Radio part number on the radio P N 56377 XX XX There is no upgrade available to convert the frequency range from 10 MHz to 20 MHz If the customer requires a 2005 radio modem for their application they must order a new unit They must also correctly specify the frequency range and bandwidth when they order the radio modem because these are hardware specific Top level kit series Survey P N 56450 XX XX All top level kits contain the following radio kit the field kit P N 51880 00 and the office kit P N 52800 00 e Radio kit series from the above kit P N 56020 XX XX Radio part number on the radio P N 56013 XX XX HPB450 radio modem Survey version The HPB450 radio modem has a different form factor that efficiently handles the heat generated by its 35 W power capabilities These radio modems operate and are configured exactly the same as the PDL450 radio modem except that they can operate at 35 W or 2 W They are currently available under the following part numbers Radio part number on the radio P N 56651 XX XX Available frequency ranges Available power range bandwidth modulation 42 430 450 KHz 00 2 W 25 KHz 44 450 460 KHz 01 2 W 12 5 KHz 46 460 470 KHz Top level kit
31. ld However once you save the export file you can then rename it as required through Microsoft Windows Explorer When you import a Channel Table file as long as the filename has the upg extension the PDLConfig utility and the radio modem accept the file even if the filename is not the serial number or is alphanumeric PDLConfig Utility User Guide Using the PDLConfig Utility 4 Example 1 A customer currently has a frequency channel table with 7 different frequencies on their radio and they request an additional frequency of 470 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 PdiConf for Trimble Dealer Identification Frequencies M Mar gt gt Trimble Channel TX Frequency MHz RX Frequency MHz Help 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Load Program Close v Export Channel Table Import Channel Table Clear Channel Table Print Exit Undo Change Factory Defaul 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 470 MHz and program the remaining channels with no frequency Create a 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 blank out the channels on the radio E P
32. lowing items e Thel O cable P N 51861 00 from office kit P N 52800 00 e The battery charger P N 51589 or P N 51856 00 from office kit P N 52800 00 e The file Install_TNLCONFd_4 00 zip download from the Partners website if required e An office computer 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 Connecting the radio modem to the computer Do the following See Figure 3 1 1 Plug the power cable connector on the I O cable into the power connector of the battery charger 2 Insert the AC adaptor plug into an AC outlet 3 Plug the DB9 serial port cable into the COM port of the computer 4 Plug the Lemo connector into the radio modem Figure 3 1 Connecting the radio modem to the computer 12 PDLConfig Utility User Guide Interfacing to the Computer Installing the PDLConfig utility l Unzip the downloaded file Install_TNLCONFd_4 00 zip to a directory of your choice In that directory double click the file Install_TNLCONFd_4 00 exe Follow the prompts as the installation wizard places the program files in the directory C programfiles PCC PDLCONF4 0 Dealer The installation program creates a desktop shortcut named Trimble PDLCONF Dealer Version 4 00 Setting up the Com Port L 2 3 Run the PDL Config utility The first ti
33. lts The information on this screen does not appear until you click Load and then establish a successful interface 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 the PDLConfig utility 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 digits long When this field contains an entry the call sign is broadcast every 15 minutes in Morse code When the field is blank no call sign is broadcast 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 PDLConfig Utility User Guide Using the PDLConfig Utility 4 Radio Link tab PdiConf for Trimble Dealer D Trimbl Ss rim e Po Channel TX AX AutoRover C Import Channel Table Help Link Rate Vv Scrambling IV Digisquelch Close Transmit Retries Identification Radio Link Serial Interface Frequencies Memory Map i 03 470 0000 470 0000 y AutoBase C Modulation Type CSMA Monitor IV TX ACK Timeout Print Exit Undo Changes Factory Defaults The Radio Lin
34. me you start the utility 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 PdiConf for Trimble Dealer X Close Select Serial Port Set Capture Method Upgrade modem firmware Choose Select Serial Port 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 This is the recommended way to ensure that serial port handshaking can be established l 2 In the main dialog of the the PDLConfig utility click Load Within 10 seconds turn on the radio modem PDLConfig Utility User Guide 13 3 3 Interfacing to the Computer The radio modem immediately polls for handshaking This method forces COM port settings of 9600 baud and a parity of none Soft break On the Serial Interface tab the Soft Break Enabled setting is on by factory default To establish RS232 handshaking this feature searches through different baud rates until it finds the one that the radio modem is set at without requiring the power to be recycled For this feature to operate correctly set parity to none Selecting a capture method 1 Inthe main dialog of the PDLConfig utility click the PDL icon in the top left corner 2 Click Select Capture Method 3 From the drop down menu th
35. ration you must select the appropriate protocol for the device you are interfacing with For older Trimble devices choose either TRIMMARK Ile 4800 baud only or TRIMTALK450 For more information see Chapter 5 Radio Modem Interface Setup PDLConfig Utility User Guide Using the PDLConfig Utility 4 EOT Count This is the time the radio modem waits before sending the next packet For optimum use 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 Frequencies tab PdlConf for Trimble Dealer Identification Radio Link Serial Interface Frequencies Memory Map Cx Tri S Trimbl a ma a rim e Channel TX Frequency MHz RX Frequency MHz 4 Help o S O a Alon 464 0000 464 0000 Pa Pan Fee Close Export Channel Table Import Channel Table Clear Channel Table rint Exit Factory Defaults 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
36. ternative in the radio market and an advanced high speed wireless data link for use in GPS RTK applications The features and benefits include Interoperability with Trimble land survey products Provides an upgrade path for existing applications Functions with the Pacific Crest Corporation PDL family of products e Fast over the air data rate 19 200 bits per second Low power consumption which enables longer field operation e Rugged construction Designed specifically for GPS RTK field use Double shock mounted electronics Waterproof housing Part number history Trimble first released the PDL450 radio modem in 2004 for the European survey market These radio modems operate within a 10 MHz frequency range The last two sections of the part number XX XX specify the frequency range and power bandwidth of the radio modem For example the part number 52085 50 00 identifies a top level kit that contains the radio kit P N 51800 50 00 which in turn contains radio P N 51950 50 00 The 50 shows that the radio has a 450 460 MHz frequency range and the 00 shows that it has a 2 W 25 KHz power bandwidth PDLConfig Utility User Guide Introduction 1 2004 European survey market release Available frequency ranges Available power range bandwidth modulation 30 430 440 MHz 00 2 W 25 KHz 40 440 450 MHz 01 2 W 12 5 KHz 50 450 460 MHz 10 0 5W 25 KHz 60 460 470 MHz 11 0 5W 12 5 KHz
37. tocol mode TRIMMARK ll lle or TRIMTALK 4505 Note Match the protocol to whichever Trimble 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 To carry out a DTE to DCE interface make sure that the port settings are Baud rate 38 400 Parity None e Radio Link tab Link Rate 4800 or 9600 Note This is preset when you select TRIMMARK ll lle or TRIMTALK 4505 as the protocol mode in the Radio Link tab Disquelch High 28 PDLConfig Utility User Guide Troubleshooting In this chapter m Error codes m Most common failures and possible causes PDLConfig Utility User Guide 29 6 30 Troubleshooting Error codes If an error code appears turn off the radio modem and then turn it on again Ifthe error code persists do the following 1 Check the channel table settings 2 Contact Trimble technical support for assistance Description of error codes Code Description Notes E01 External voltage too high E02 External voltage too low E03 External volatage 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 HP
38. urce of interference may be impacting the ability of the PDL450 data radio modem to receive data Try repositioning the antenna or you may need to change to another channel at both the base and repeater to reduce or eliminate the interference PDLConfig Utility User Guide 9 2 Specifications Transmitter LED The transmitter TX LED indicates that the PDL450 data radio modem is broadcasting In most GPS RTK applications the TX LED will flash approximately once per second 10 PDLConfig Utility User Guide CHAPTER Interfacing to the Computer In this chapter Setting up Installing the PDLConfig utility Setting up the Com Port Interface capture Activating the PDLConfig utility Troubleshooting the computer interface Upgrading the firmware The CD ROM that customers receive when they purchase the PDL450 and HPD retail kit contains a downscaled version of the PDLConfig utility To achieve full service provider level configuration options in the PDLConfig utility authorized Trimble service providers can download the dealer version from the Trimble Partners website From the Survey PDL450 Radio Service Service Downloads section download the file Install_TNLCONFd_x xx exe In the filename d identifies this as the dealer version and x xx shows the version number of the utility PDLConfig Utility User Guide 11 3 Interfacing to the Computer Setting up To use the PDL Config utility you need the fol
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