Unit Calibration & Positioner Verification - Diamond Engineering DAMS 000 Series User Manual

Unit Calibration & Positioner Verification
Verifying Positioner Connectivity and Operation
These steps will assist you with verifying the x100 Series positioner's operation with
the DAMS software. All previous steps for installing and configuring the software and
connecting cables should be completed before performing the following steps.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Testing and Calibration Complete
Proceed to the Antenna Measurement Studio
Installation chapter to complete the installation
and begin making measurements.
Ensure all cables are connected and power supply is plugged in.
Start the DAMS Software.
Elevation / Vertical Movement Test
Select -90 from "El jog to" pull-down - positioner should tilt 90 degrees
towards reference antenna. Select +90 from "El jog to" pull-down.
Positioner should tilt all the way to +90 degrees.
Azimuth / Horizontal Movement Test
Select 180 from "Az jog to" pull-down. Positioner should rotate 180
degrees of reference antenna. Select 360 from "Az jog to" pull-down.
Positioner should finish the rotation to 360 degrees.
Resetting to 0, 0 Degrees
Click
moves the positioner to 0 degrees azimuth and degrees elevation.
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(See image below)
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which clears all position settings, and
x100 Installation & Configuration