Application Note – Pacific Crest ADL Radio Setup with LAND-PAK
Overview
This guide will step you through setting up and using the SF-3040 as a Base Station with an external Pacific Crest
ADL UHF Radio and configuring the SF-3040 Rover with internal UHF radio to communicate with the ADL UHF
Radio.
Hardware Requirements
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The following hardware is required for this interface:
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Two SF-3040 receivers (Base and Rover)
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COM2 RS-232 serial cable for SF-3040
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Handheld with NavCom FieldGenius
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Pacific Crest ADL radio (430-470MHz)
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Pacific Crest serial interface cable with PWR Part # A01692
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Pacific Crest USB programming cable Part # 81993
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ADLCONF Software program
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Configuration of the Pacific Crest ADL radio and SF-3040 Base
1. Connect the ADL radio to the computer using the USB programming cable and run the
ADLCONF Software program. Ensure you have the latest version from Pacific Crest.
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2. Use the import channels button to enable the frequencies that are licensed by the end user. For
more clarification for this feature contact the dealer from which the radio was purchased.
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3. Set the radio tab to the highlighted parameters below.
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4. The following items on the radio link tab are set according to user preferences. Make note of the
“Address Settings” “Local” selection. Set desired TX Power Level.
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5. Set the serial interface tab to the highlighted parameters below
6. Save the settings and exit the ADLCONF program
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7. Connect the ADL radio interface cable with null modem adapter to the SF-3040 COM2 serial port
cable.
8. Connect to the receiver as a Reference Station using NFG via Bluetooth connection.
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9. Start Reference setup from MapView screen.
10. Set Position.
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11. Setup Link Configure. Make sure GNSS is set to Com2 and the baud rate matches the ADL RS-232
serial port baud rate.
12. Done with Base configuration you may disconnect from instrument.
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Configuration of the SF-3040 Rover with Internal Radio
13. Connect to the receiver as a GNSS Rover using NFG via Bluetooth connection.
14. When configuring the “Link Device”, select UHF Radio Module and then click the setup button.
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15. Configure the Radio Setup menu with the settings below then select ok and continue with Rover setup.
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16. Verify the SF-3040 is receiving corrections by checking the LED panel on the receiver, the RTK light
should start flashing once a second indicating it’s receiving RTK corrections via UHF every second. If
the RTK light is solid green the Rover is RTK Fixed, you can also confirm from the MapView screen.
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