USER GUIDE

Trimble® PDLConfig Utility

for the
PDL450 Data Radio-Modem
HPB450 Data Radio-Modem
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Trimble PDLConfig Utility

for the
PDL450 Data Radio-Modem
HPB450 Data Radio-Modem

Version 1.00
Revision B


P/N 51950-SVC
May 2006
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Safety Information
1.1 Introduction
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.

C 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

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.

1.3 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:

C 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.

C 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.

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Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
USA Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
About the PDL Config utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About the data radio-modems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2
Part number history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2004 European survey market release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Top level kit series: P/N 52085-XX-XX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2005 release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 3
PDL450 radio-modem: Survey version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Top level kit series (Survey): P/N 56450-XX-XX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PDL450 radio-modem: Agriculture version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top level kit P/N series (Agriculture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top level kit series (Survey): P/N 56450-XX-XX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HPB450 radio-modem: Survey version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4
Radio (part number on the radio): P/N 56651-XX-XX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top level kit series: P/N 56666-XX-XX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Related information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 8
PDL450 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
HPB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 8
Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Radio-modem performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 9
Display and LED indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Interfacing to the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the radio-modem to the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing the PDLConfig utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 13
Setting up the Com Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Interface capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power on capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Soft break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 14
Selecting a capture method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Activating the PDLConfig utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 14
Troubleshooting the computer interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Upgrading the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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4 Using the PDLConfig Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Identification tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Radio Link tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Serial Interface tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Port group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Protocol group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Frequencies tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Frequency channel(s): Adding to an existing list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Frequency channel(s): Removing from an existing list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Generating a channel list with the PDLConfig utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Example 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Example 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Importing a channel table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Memory Map tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 24

5 Radio-Modem Interface Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Radio-Modem pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 26
Factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Radio-modem default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Common radio-modem settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 28

6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Description of error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Action to take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Most common failures and possible causes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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1
Introduction 1

In this chapter: This reference manual is for Trimble Service

Providers and describes how to use the Trimble
Q About the data radio-modems PDLConfig utility to configure and troubleshoot
Q Part number history the Trimble PDL450 & HPB data radio-
modems.
Q Related information
Q Technical Assistance
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.

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1.1 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.

1.2 About the data radio-modems

The Trimble PDL450 & HPB data radio-modems are the Trimble version of the
Pacific Crest Corporation PDL450 radio-modem. They provide a low cost alternative
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
• 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
– Waterproof housing

1.3 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.

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13.1 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

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.
• Radio kit series from the above kit: P/N 51800-XX-XX
– Radio (part number on the radio): P/N 51950-XX-XX

13.2 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.

13.3 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

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13.4 PDL450 radio-modem: Agriculture version

These use the same frequency range and power/bandwidth matrix as the Survey
versions. They are available 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
• 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.
• Radio kit series from the above kit: P/N 56020-XX-XX
– Radio (part number on the radio): P/N 56013-XX-XX

13.5 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 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).
• Radio (part number on the radio): P/N 56651-XX-XX

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1.4 Related information

Sources of related information include the following:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

1.5 Technical assistance

If you have a problem and cannot find the information you need in the product
documentation, contact Trimble Technical Support.
1. Go to 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/.

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In this chapter:

Q Specifications
Q Display and LED indicators

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2.1 Specifications
Unless otherwise noted, specifications are the same for the PDL450 and HPB data
radio-modems.

21.1 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

21.2 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 & RX LEDS, channel display window
On/Off Switch. HPB has 3 W/35 W power switch.

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21.3 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

21.4 Radio-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, TRIMTALK™
Link rate/modulation 4800 & 9600 bps/GMSK, 9600 & 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)

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.
• 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 source 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.

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• 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.

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In this chapter: The CD-ROM that customers receive when they

purchase the PDL450 and HPD retail kit contains
Q Setting up a downscaled version of the PDLConfig utility.
Q Installing the PDLConfig utility To achieve full service provider level
Q Setting up the Com Port configuration options in the PDLConfig utility,
Q Interface capture
authorized Trimble service providers can
download the dealer version from the Trimble
Q Activating the PDLConfig utility Partners website.
Q Troubleshooting the computer From the Survey/PDL450 Radio/Service/Service
interface Downloads section, download the file
Q Upgrading the firmware 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.

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30.1 Setting up
To use the PDLConfig utility, you need the following items:
• The I/O cable P/N 51861-00 ( from office kit P/N 52800-00)
• The battery charger P/N 51589 or P/N 51856-00 ( from office kit P/N 52800-00)
• The file Install_TNLCONFd_4.00.zip (download from the Partners website, if
required)
• 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)

30.2 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.

Step 1

Step 3

Step 2

Step 4

Figure 3.1 Connecting the radio-modem to the computer

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30.1 Installing the PDLConfig utility

1. Unzip the downloaded file Install_TNLCONFd_4.00.zip to a directory of your
choice.
2. In that directory, double-click the file Install_TNLCONFd_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 Trimble PDLCONF
Dealer Version 4.00.

30.1 Setting up the Com Port

1. Run the PDLConfig utility. The first time 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:

2. Choose Select Serial Port.

3. Select a COM port from the list in the dialog that appears and then click OK.

30.1 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.
1. In the main dialog of the the PDLConfig utility, click Load.
2. Within 10 seconds, turn on the radio-modem.

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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.

30.1 Selecting a capture method

1. In the 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 that appears, select a method.
The selected method has a check mark next to it.

30.1 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:
– If you are using the Power On Capture method, the utility prompts you to
turn on the radio-modem.
– If you 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.

30.1 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:
• 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.

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• 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 that 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.

30.2 Upgrading the firmware

To upgrade the firmware, you must use the PDLConfig utility:
1. Download the latest firmware files from the Trimble Partners website.
2. 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.
3. From the main, click the PDL icon.
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.
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.

C 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.

7. Once programming is complete, click OK in the dialog that appears.

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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.

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In this chapter: The PDLConfig utility version 4.0 includes help

that describes the setup features. To access it,
Q Identification tab click Help. Because the help gives complete
Q Radio Link tab descriptions of each field, this chapter only
contains additional information that may not be
Q Serial Interface tab
apparent.
Q Frequencies tab
The dealer version of the PDLConfig utility
Q Memory Map tab version 4.0 contains Frequencies and Memory
Map setup tabs, which are not available in the
user version.

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4.1 Identification tab

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.

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4.2 Radio Link tab

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 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.

C 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 to interface
with the computer. This setting must match each radio-modem being used in
your system.

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• 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.

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 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 operation, you must select the appropriate protocol for the device
you are interfacing with. For older Trimble devices, choose either
TRIMMARK I/IIe (4800 baud only) or TRIMTALK450. For more information, see
Chapter 5, Radio-Modem Interface Setup.

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• 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.

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.

44.1 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 the PDLConfig utility 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.

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 PDLConfig utility again and
enter a frequency that is within the radio’s range. For more inforamtion, see Error codes,
page 30.

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– 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.
– Trimble recommends that you enter the same frequency in both the TX
and RX fields, rather then leave one of those fields blank.

44.2 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.

44.3 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 field. 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.

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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.

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.

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44.4 Importing a channel table

When you import a frequency channel table, consider the following:
• In the 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.

44.5 Memory Map tab

C CAUTION – Do not change the memory map, unless directed to do so by a technical

support person. See Factory default settings, page 26.

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In this chapter: This chapter describes how to configure a

PDL450 or HPD radio-modem to work as a base,
Q Radio-Modem pinouts rover, or repeater. On the Serial Interface tab of
Q Factory default settings the PDLConfig utility, select either the
TRIMMARK II/IIe or the TRIMTALK™ 450S
Q Common radio-modem settings
mode in the Protocol drop down menu, according
Q Base setup to the Trimble radio-modem you are interfacing
Q Repeater setup to.
Q Rover setup

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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 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.
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
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5.3 Radio-modem default settings

Setting Factory default
Identification Tab
Call Sign Blank from the factory. Must be manually cleared.
Owner Blank from the factory. Must be manually cleared.
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 4800 bps (raw data)
Modulation GMSK
Note – If the Protocol Mode on the Serial Interface tab is set to TRIMTALK 450s,
this field is automatically set.
Disquelch Moderate
Note – If the Protocol Mode on the Serial Interface tab is set to TRIMTALK 450s,
this field is automatically set.
Transmit Retries 3
TX ACK Timeout 0.10
FEC Enabled
Data Scrambling Enabled
CSMA Enabled
Address (Local) 0 (or blank)
Address (Remote) 255
Serial Interface tab
GPS Port Data Rate 9600 Baud
Parity None
Modem Enabled Enabled
Soft Break Enabled Enabled
Data Security Code 00000000
Mode TRIMTALK 450s
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.

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5.4 Common radio-modem settings

Typical settings for PDL450 and HPB radio-modems to interface with Trimble products
Base setup
• Serial Interface tab
Protocol mode TRIMMARK II/IIe or TRIMTALK 450S
Note – Match the protocol to whichever Trimble radio-modem you are interfacing to.
EOT Count 5
• Radio Link tab
Link Rate 4800 or 9600
Note – This is preset when you select TRIMMARK II/IIe or TRIMTALK 450S as the protocol mode in the
Radio Link tab.
Disquelch Low
Repeater setup
• Serial Interface tab
Protocol mode TRIMMARK II/IIe or TRIMTALK 450S
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.
• Radio Link tab
Link Rate 4800 or 9600
Note – This is preset when you select TRIMMARK II/IIe or TRIMTALK 450S 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 II/IIe or TRIMTALK 450S
radio.
• Serial Interface tab
Protocol mode TRIMMARK II/IIe or TRIMTALK 450S
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
• Radio Link tab
Link Rate 4800 or 9600
Note – This is preset when you select TRIMMARK II/IIe or TRIMTALK 450S as the protocol mode in the
Radio Link tab.
Disquelch High

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In this chapter:

Q Error codes
Q Most common failures and
possible causes

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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 Trimble technical support for assistance.

60.1 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 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 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

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60.2 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 link rate to reduce duty cycle
• Select low RF power
EO4 - E06 • Contact Trimble technical support
E11 - E16
E99

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.
• #2 E18 Battery not 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.

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