User's Manual

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P D L U ser's G uide
To enable AutoBase, press the CHANNEL button on the PDL Base until an "b" is displayed. After
selecting "b", you will note that the display will flash each programmed channel for approximately
1 minute, during which time the channel is analyzed for background noise and co-channel interference.
After cycling through all channels, the PDL Base will select the channel that appears to provide the
clearest channel access. Following channel selection, the data received from the GPS will automatically
begin transmitting.
 Warning: Depending on the number of channels programmed, channel selection can take from 1 to
 16 minutes. We recommend that you set up and turn on your PDL Base station as soon as
 possible during system setup to prevent delays.
Equipment Care
Routine equipment care will prolong the life and reliability of your PDL family products. Radio
communication equipment is susceptible to damage from shock or environmental extremes. Never
operate the PDL equipment out of the operating specifications contained in Appendix B.
Error Codes
The PDL performs a variety of power-up and run-time tests to assure optimal operation. Tests include
environmental as well as electrical measurements designed to avoid damage to the unit while maintaining
adequate operation. In the event of an error condition, a 3-digit error code is flashed on the display.
Error codes begin with an "E" followed by two numeric digits indicating the failure mode. Table 2 lists the
possible error conditions.
Table 2 - PDL Error Codes
  Code Description
  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
  E08   Unit temperature exceeds safe limit for 2 W operation
  E09   Current consumption too high for 35 Watt operation
  E10   Current consumption too high for 2 Watt operation
  E11  Checksum error
  E12   RAM error
  E13   EEPROM error
  E14   FLASH error
  E16   Synthesizer not locked
  E99   Unknown error
What to do
E01-E03 Check battery or power supply voltage level, check power cables, recharge or replace battery,
check charger.
E07-E10 Check antenna and antenna cables, use 19200 link rate to reduce duty cycle, select low RF
power.
E04-E06, E11-E16, E99 Contact customer service.
Cycle power to clear error codes. If codes persist, contact factory.