USER GUIDE

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Safety Information Before you use your radio, ensure that you have read and understood this publication, as well as safety requirements. CAUTION – A license is required before operating radio communication equipment. Warnings and cautions An absence of specific alerts does not mean that there are no safety risks involved. 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...

• Do not operate a transceiver when someone is within the distance noted below of the antenna (unity gain). – 120 cm (approximately 4 ft) for a radio radio @ 35 W – 60 cm (approximately 2 ft) for a radio @ 4 W – 30 cm (approximately 12 in) for a radio @ 2 W – 15 cm (approximately 6 in) for a radio @ 1 W • Do not operate the transceiver unless all RF connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated. • Avoid contact with the antenna while operating the transceiver. • Do not operate the transceiver with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes in contact with the skin,...

If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes! If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid. WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable battery only in strict accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. To prevent injury or damage: • • • • • Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking....

Being part of the RF community Operation of a licensed radio product makes you a member of the RF community. Be aware that virtually all frequencies licensed are provided on a shared basis with other users. Each frequency dedicated specifically to RTK surveying activities has certain restrictions and limitations. For complete information, refer to the appropriate documentation from the licensing agency in your country of operation, e.g., Part 90, Title 47, of the Code of Federal Regulations. Most frequencies sharing data transmissions and voice transmissions give priority to voice users. Be mindful...

GPS RTK equipment is designed to function with intermittent gaps in the data. Heavy co-channel use may limit the ability of the radio to transmit the required information. In areas of heavy co-channel usage, try changing channels to a less used frequency. Safety Informa on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduc on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Note about this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Introduction This manual describes how to set up and use the Trimble® TDL 450L, TDL 450H and TDL 450Hx radios. The radios are advanced, high speed, wireless data links that are designed specifically for GNSS/RTK applications, but are also appropriate for many other applications requiring digital data links. Your success in using the radios is the primary goal of Trimble. Trimble stands behind its products by providing expert support and service. Your comments and questions are welcome. This guide provides information concerning the use of the following radios: • TDL 450L Model numbers ADLV-1...

Overview Features Compatibility • Facilitates radio equipment mix and match • Interoperable with Trimble radio products, Pacific Crest (RFM, PDL, and ADL), and SATEL • All models support 12.5 kHz and 25 kHz channel bandwidth communications • Available in two bands: 410 MHz–430 MHz and 430 MHz–470 MHz • Provides upgrade path for existing installations Enhanced user interface • Backlit LCD display and five-button navigation interface • View and change radio channel, modulation, and protocol types • Monitor signal levels, baud rates, and other parameters Fast over-the-air data rate • Up to 19,200...

Plug the radio’s desktop power supply into the wall. You may alterna vely use an approved 12 Volt ba ery for power. But you must never power a radio with a ba ery while it is being recharged. This will damage the ba ery. A ach the desktop power supply’s (or ba ery’s) SAE connector to the radio programming cable’s SAE connector. A ach the programming cable’s DE-9 connector into a serial port on your PC. If your PC does not have a serial port, you should use a serial-to-USB adaptor. A ach the programming cable’s LEMO plug (with the red dot facing up) into the bo om of the radio. This will turn...

A ach the antenna to the radio, either directly to the top of the radio or to an antenna cable. A ach the radio to your tripod using the tripod clip on the back of the radio. See the figure be low for setup sugges ons. Connect the radio to the source of the data you will transmit, for example, a GPS receiver, using the data/power cable. The TDL 450L, TDL 450H and TDL 450Hx radios use the same data connector – with the same pinouts - found on the PDL HPB radio. This makes the radios compa ble with exis ng HPB data cables. Join the data/power cable’s SAE connector to the 12 Volt ba ery’s SAE connector....