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TeraScan 1.5m
Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna
Operations and Maintenance Manual
90333001 Rev G
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13000 Gregg St., Suite A, Poway, CA, 92064 USA

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  • Page 1 ® TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna Operations and Maintenance Manual 90333001 Rev G 13000 Gregg St., Suite A, Poway, CA, 92064 USA...
  • Page 3 ® TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna Operations and Maintenance Manual P/N 90333001 Rev. G 13000 Gregg St, Suite A, Poway, CA 92064 USA...
  • Page 4 Copyright Information © 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011 by SeaSpace Corporation, Poway, California, 92064. Printed in the United States of America. All world rights reserved. No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or reproduced in any way, including, but not limited to, photocopy, photograph, magnetic, or other record, without the prior written permission of SeaSpace Corporation.
  • Page 5 (path, LD_LIBRARY_PATH), user information, disk information (df -k), and network information. The best thing to do is to redirect all output to a file and attach the file to an e-mail message. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O&M Manual iii...
  • Page 6 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 7 OK when a pass is tracked. March 2009 Added land-based antenna specifications April 2011 Added Acutime Gold GPS. Added new 2.0m (79") radome. Added 220-watt seagoing power supply (PWR-220-SEA). TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual v...
  • Page 8 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    2.5 Power Supply [PWR-220-SEA] and GPS Assembly [12120004] in 79" Radome..16 Section 3: Parts Identification and Configurations ........17 3.1 Antennas/Radomes ....................... 18 3.1.1 1.5m Antenna/Radome..................18 3.2 Positioner Components ....................35 3.3 Antenna/Radome Kits....................67 3.4 Cable Assemblies......................67 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual vii...
  • Page 10 7.2 Antenna Subsystem Diagnostics .................. 91 7.2.1 Test Environment ....................91 7.2.2 Test Equipment..................... 92 7.2.3 Parts Identification ....................92 7.2.4 Positioner-Related Faults ..................92 7.2.4.1 Antenna Controller (PCU) ..............93 7.2.4.2 Tracking Positioner ................... 94 7.2.4.3 Tracking Positioner—Elevation Torque ..........97 viii SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 11 8.6.3 Stand-alone GPS Antenna [70347001] ............161 8.7 GPS Receiver and Antenna [12120004] (One Assembly, Acutime Gold) ..... 162 8.7.1 Theory of Operation................... 162 8.7.2 Stand-alone GPS Receiver and Antenna [70320004] ........163 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual ix...
  • Page 12 10.5 Hardware Upgrade History..................201 10.5.1 PCU [12574548] 6003L ..................201 10.5.2 PCU [12574549] 6003AL .................. 201 10.5.3 Prom Required for Sea-Going Systems (6003AL)........201 10.5.4 Other Hardware ....................201 Section 11: Parts Lists ..................203 Glossary ......................211 Index ........................213 x SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 13 Figure 8-23: GPS Antenna and Receiver................... 160 Figure 8-24: Acutime Gold GPS Receiver and Antenna..............163 Figure 9-1: Feed/LNA/Downconverter Assembly ................ 167 Figure 9-2: Power Injector........................169 Figure 9-3: Power supply [PWR-220-SEA]..................173 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual xi...
  • Page 14 Pedestal Control Unit [12574548] PCB Schematic (70918021) ............112 Feed/LNA/Downconverter Schematic (70909041) ................. 168 Power Injector Cabling (70909040) ..................... 170 Power Supply, 24VDC Out, 2A, 85-265 VAC Input [12217001] (70909060) ........ 171 Power Supply, 24VDC Out, 8A, 85-265 VAC Input [12217002] (70909061) ......... 172 xii SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 15 70909061 — Power Supply, 24VDC Out, 8A, 85-265 VAC Input [12217002] ....... 172 70918021 — Pedestal Control Unit [12574548] PCB Schematic ............112 70918053 — Pedestal Control Unit [12574549] PCB Schematic ............110 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual xiii...
  • Page 16 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 17: Section 1: Introduction

    1.1 P URPOSE OF THIS ANUAL This manual covers the operation, diagnostics, and repair of the TeraScan 1.5m Three-Axis Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna and is intended for use by both the system operator and the repair technician. 1.2 W ’...

  • Page 18: Conventions Used In This Manual

    1.5.2 Indoor Equipment For systems with an HR300 or TR100/TR101 receiver, the IF signal from the antenna is split off from the antenna control cable. b. The antenna tracking commands are sent to the PCU from the computer. 2 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 19: Antenna And Related Hardware (70909001)

    1.5m Antenna and Related Hardware (70909001) drawing 70909001 70909001 — 1.5m Antenna and Related Hardware TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 3...

  • Page 20: Telemetries Received

    68 m/s (150 mph) (242 km/hr) (131 knots) Spray Resistant to water penetration sprayed from any direction Temperature for Antenna: 1.5m (60") dish & 1.8m (72") radome -30° C (-22° F) to 55° C (131° F) Power for Antenna Supplied by the computer. 4 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 21: Wind Loads

    ±15 degrees with 6 to 12 sec periods Yaw: ± 8 degrees with 15 to 20 sec periods Turning rate: Up to 12 deg/sec Headway: Up to 50 knots Mounting height: Up to 150 feet TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 5...

  • Page 22: Indoor Equipment Operating Limits

    10° C (50° F) to 35° C (95° F) Altitude 0 to 3000 m (10,000’) Static Discharge 12 KV with no recovered errors Shock 3 g, 3 axis 1/2 sine, 11 ms Heat Output 2070 BTU/hr (Add 600 BTU/hr for each person using the system.) 6 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 23: Outdoor Equipment Storage Limits

    1.5m 1.85m (72.8") 1.86m (73.4") (6.1’) 132 kg (290 lbs) 2.02m (79.37") 2.01m (79.13") 155 kg (342 lbs) 1.6.2.2 Operating Power Requirements • 90-132 or 190-264 VAC, 47-63Hz, single-phase. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 7...

  • Page 24: Tracking Positioner

    Cross-level travel limits -20 to +20 degrees Elevation travel limits 0–90 degrees Data servo accuracy 0.5 degrees Position measurement—azimuth Az Encoder Accuracy: 0.2 degrees Position measurement-—elevation Fluidic tilt sensor. Accuracy: 0.5 degrees Limit switches Pedestal controller software 8 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 25: M (Model 6003L) Antenna Tracking Positioner

    1.5m solid composite 1.5m (60") 574mm (22.60") 0.390 25.9 dBic @ 1700 MHz dish, depth=9.11" 1.5m solid composite 1.5m (60") 553mm (21.79") 0.379 25.9 dBic @ 1700 MHz dish, depth=9.45" TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 9...
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  • Page 27: Section 2: Pictures Of The Antenna

    Figure 2-3: 2.0m (79") Radome for 1.5m Antenna ..............14 Figure 2-4: Power Supply [12217001] and GPS Assembly [70170101] .......15 Figure 2-5: Power Supply [PWR-220-SEA] and GPS Assembly [12120004] ......16 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 11...

  • Page 28: M (73") Radome For 1.5M Antenna

    2.1 1.85 (73") R ADOME FOR NTENNA 1.85m (73") Radome for 1.5m Antenna 2-1: IGURE 12 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 29: L- And S-Band Rhcp Feed, Lna, Downconverter Assembly [12218004]

    2.2 L- RHCP F , LNA, D [12218004] OWNCONVERTER SSEMBLY L- and S-Band RHCP Feed, LNA, Downconverter Assembly 2-2: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 13...

  • Page 30: M (79") Radome For 1.5M Antenna

    2.3 2.0 (79") R ADOME FOR NTENNA 2.0m (79") Radome for 1.5m Antenna 2-3: IGURE 14 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 31: Power Supply [12217001] And Gps Assembly [70170101]

    ASSEMBLY GPS antenna GPS antenna GPS receiver cable power supply antenna control IF coax cable and power cable to receiver Power Supply [12217001] and GPS Assembly [70170101] 2-4: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 15...

  • Page 32: Power Supply [Pwr-220-Sea] And Gps Assembly [12120004] In 79" Radome

    2.5 P [PWR-220-SEA] GPS A [12120004] OWER UPPLY SSEMBLY 79" R ADOME GPS antenna power supply Power Supply [PWR-220-SEA] and GPS Assembly [12120004] 2-5: IGURE 16 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 33: Section 3: Parts Identification And Configurations

    70339000 — Cable Assembly, Bulkhead to RS422/Power Block, 110/220 VAC ......71 70350000 — Cable Assembly, 1.2m/1.5m, Antenna to Bulkhead, 110/220 VAC......73 70390000 — Cable Assembly, 1.2m/1.5m to RS422, 110/220 VAC ..........75 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 17...

  • Page 34: Antennas/Radomes

    70909004 — 1.5m Parts Identification, 6003L, 3 Separate Servo Amplifiers........27 70909002 — 1.5m Antenna, 3-Axis ....................... 29 70909003 — 1.85m (73") Radome Assembly..................31 70909015 — 1.5m Antenna, 1.86m (72") Radome, Bolt Mounting Pattern and Foot Details..32 70905035 — Pedestal, 1.5m with Base Ring..................33 18 SeaSpace Corporation...
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  • Page 36 1.5m PARTS IDENTIFICATION 12 4X FEED, LNA DOWNCONVERTER L/S BAND SEE DETAIL 'B' SEE DETAIL 'A' 45 4X DC POWER INSERTER DETAIL 'A' SCALE: NONE LEFT SIDE DETAIL 'B' SCALE: NONE 70909047 20 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 37: Parts Identification For 6003Al (Servos Integrated With Pcu) (70909047)

    POWAY, CA 92064 U.S.A. DETAIL 'B' TITLE 1.5m PARTS IDENTIFICATION SCALE: NONE 6003AL SERVOS INTEGRATED W/ PCU RIGHT SIDE DWG REF. DWG NO. REV. 123090 70909047 SCALE DATE: NONE 06.08.04 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 21...

  • Page 38: Antenna, 3-Axis In 2.0M (79") Radome (70905038)

    1.5m Antenna, 3-Axis in 2.0m (79") Radome (70905038) drawing 70905038 70905038 — 1.5m Antenna, 3-Axis in 2.0m (79") Radome 22 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 39: M (79") Radome Assembly (70905536)

    2.0m (79") Radome Assembly (70905536) drawing 70905536 70905536 — 2.0m (79") Radome Assembly TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 23...

  • Page 40: Antenna, 2.0M (79") Radome, Bolt Mount Pattern (70905537)

    1.5m Antenna, 2.0m (79") Radome, bolt mount pattern (70905537) drawing 70905537 70905537 — 1.5m Antenna, 2.0m (79") Radome, bolt mount pattern 24 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 41: Pedestal, 1.5M Antenna With Top Plate, For 2.0M (79") Radome (70905235)

    Pedestal, 1.5m Antenna with Top Plate, for 2.0m (79") Radome (70905235) drawing 70905235 70905235 — Pedestal, 1.5m Antenna with Top Plate, for 2.0m (79") Radome TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 25...
  • Page 42 1.5m PARTS IDENTIFICATION, FEED STRUT FEED, LNA, DOWNCONVERTER ELEVATION PAN L/S BAND LEFT SIDE SEE DETAIL 'B' SEE DETAIL 'A' ELEVATION SERVO 45 4X DC POWER COUNTER INJECTOR WEIGHTS AZIMUTH SPOOL DETAIL 'A' SCALE: NONE 70909004 LEFT SIDE 26 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 43: Parts Identification, 6003L, 3 Separate Servo Amplifiers (70909004)

    U.S.A. CORPORATION CORPORATION TITLE 1.5m PARTS IDENTIFICATION 6003L (3 SEPARATE SERVO AMPLIFIERS) DETAIL 'B' DRAWING REF. DWG NO. SIZE SCALE: NONE 120503-1 70909004 SCALE DATE NONE 7.22.04 RIGHT SIDE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 27...
  • Page 44 1.5m ANTENNA, (120°) (15°) 70909002 28 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 45: Antenna, 3-Axis (70909002)

    1.5m Antenna, 3-Axis (70909002) drawing 70909002 70909002 — 1.5m Antenna, 3-Axis TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 29...
  • Page 46 1.85m (73") 1.9m (73.40") 1.82m (71.70") 889mm (35.00") 1.10m (43.25") 4X Ø14mm(0.56") EQ SP ON 1143m(Ø45.0") B.C. SECTION A-A 70909003 30 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 47: M (73") Radome Assembly (70909003)

    712mm (28.00") HATCH BASE FRAME 12120 KEAR PLACE POWAY, CA 92064 U.S.A. CORPORATION CORPORATION TITLE 1.85m (73")RADOME ASSEMBLY DRAWING REF. DWG NO. SIZE 120810-1 70909003 SCALE DATE NONE 10.1.03 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 31...

  • Page 48: Antenna, 1.86M (72") Radome, Bolt Mounting Pattern And Foot Details (70909015)

    1.5m Antenna, 1.86m (72") Radome, Bolt Mounting Pattern and Foot Details (70909015) drawing 70909015 70909015 — 1.5m Antenna, 1.86m (72") Radome, Bolt Mounting Pattern and Foot Details index marker text 32 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 49: Pedestal, 1.5M With Base Ring (70905035)

    Pedestal, 1.5m with Base Ring (70905035) drawing 70905035 70905035 — Pedestal, 1.5m with Base Ring index marker text TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 33...
  • Page 50 34 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 51: Positioner Components

    70096105, Sheet 2 — Cable Assembly, Antenna Interface, 1.2m/1.5m with PCU, L- & S-Band, 110/220 VAC ....................65 70909055 — 1.5m Antenna with PCU Pinouts, RS422/RS232, 110/220 VAC ........ 69 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 35...

  • Page 52: Tracking Antenna, 3-Axis, Using Internal Receiver, Block Diagram (70909045)

    1.5m Tracking Antenna, 3-Axis, Using Internal Receiver, Block Diagram (70909045) drawing 70909045 70909045 — 1.5m Tracking Antenna, 3-Axis, Using Internal Receiver, Block Diagram 36 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 53: Tracking Antenna, 3-Axis, Using Hr300, Block Diagram (70909030)

    Tracking Antenna, 3-Axis, Using HR300, Block Diagram (70909030) drawing 70909030 70909030 — Tracking Antenna, 3-Axis, Using HR300, Block Diagram TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 37...
  • Page 54 1.5m ANTENNA PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY, ELEVATION SIDE PAN, LEFT AZIMUTH SPOOL 38 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 55: Antenna Pedestal Assembly, 6003Al, Servos Integrated With Pcu (70909048)

    1.5m Antenna Pedestal Assembly, 6003AL, Servos Integrated with PCU (70909048) drawing 70909048 70909048 — 1.5m Antenna Pedestal Assembly, 6003AL, Servos Integrated with PCU TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 39...
  • Page 56 1.5m ANTENNA PEDESTAL ELEVATION SIDE PAN, LEFT ELEVATION MOTOR CROSS LEVEL MOTOR 2X 12 ELEVATION SERVO AZIMUTH SPOOL 70909005 40 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 57: Antenna Pedestal Assembly, 6003L, 3 Separate Servos (70909005)

    AZIMUTH TRAIN 12120 KEAR PLACE POWAY, CA 92064 U.S.A. TITLE 1.5m ANTENNA, PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY, 6003L, 3 SEPARATE SERVOS DWG REF. DWG NO. REV. 121347 70909005 SCALE DATE: NONE 08.11.04 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 41...
  • Page 58 1.5m CROSS LEVEL 3 19 2X 31 25 14 SECTION A-A (AZIMUTH POST) 70909010 42 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 59: Cross-Level/Post Assembly (70909010)

    ADJUSTING SCREWS 25 1 12120 KEAR PLACE POWAY, CA 92064 U.S.A. CORPORATION CORPORATION TITLE 1.5m CROSS LEVEL/POST ASSEMBLY DRAWING REF. DWG NO. SIZE 120572 70909010 SCALE DATE NONE 8.11.04 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 43...

  • Page 60: Elevation Pan Assembly, Left Side (70909014)

    1.5m Elevation Pan Assembly, Left Side (70909014) drawing 70909014 70909014 — 1.5m Elevation Pan Assembly, Left Side ENCODER TRANSITION 44 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 61: Elevation Pan Assembly, Right Side (70909012)

    1.5m Elevation Pan Assembly, Right Side (70909012) drawing 70909012 70909012 — 1.5m Elevation Pan Assembly, Right Side TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 45...
  • Page 62 1.5m BASE 6003AL WITH AZIMUTH DRIVE BELT [12574525] AZIMUTH MOTOR [12574507] W/ ENCODER AZIMUTH MOTOR [12574507] W/ ENCODER ROPE ISOLATOR [12574592] SECTION B-B 46 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 63: Base Spindle Assembly, 6003Al With Azimuth Motor (Including Encoder) (70909049)

    MOUNT MOTOR WITH CABLE FACING DIRECTION AS SHOWN. 12120 KEAR PLACE POWAY, CA 92064 U.S.A. TITLE 1.5m BASE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY, 6003AL WITH AZ MOTOR [12574507] DWG REF. DWG NO. REV. 122780 70909049 SCALE DATE: NONE 06.08.04 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 47...
  • Page 64 1.5m BASE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY, AZIMUTH MOTOR REDUCTION STACK AZIMUTH POT AZIMUTH SPOOL DRIVE BELT 2X 46 AZIMUTH SPOOL 33 37 AZIMUTH POST VIBRATION WIRE ROPE ISOLATOR ISOLATOR [12573626] [12573592] SECTION B-B 70909013 48 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 65: Base Spindle Assembly, 6003L With 40:1 Azimuth Train (70909013)

    POWAY, CA 92064 U.S.A. CORPORATION CORPORATION SECTION C-C TITLE 1.5m BASE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY 6003L W/ 40:1 AZIMUTH TRAIN DRAWING REF. DWG NO. SIZE 120571 70909013 SCALE DATE NONE 7.22.04 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 49...

  • Page 66: Azimuth Motor Assembly, Train, 40:1, Azimuth Pot (70909017)

    Azimuth Motor Assembly, Train, 40:1, Azimuth Pot (70909017) drawing 70909017 70909017 — Azimuth Motor Assembly, Train, 40:1, Azimuth Pot 50 SeaSpace Corporation...
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  • Page 68 YEL/BLK EL S1 YEL/RED EL S2 +12V YEL/BLU EL S3 YEL/GRN EL S4 WHT/YEL WHT/VIO WHT/ORG WHT/GRY WHT/BRN VIO/WHT CL RATE +12V YEL/WHT LV RATE +12V GRN/WHT AZ RATE +12V 2X 2.0 3X DETAIL A DETAIL B 52 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 69: Antenna (6003Al) Pedestal Harness [12574542] (70909050)

    6003AL 20" 84" 91" 12120 KEAR PLACE POWAY, CA 92064 U.S.A. TITLE 1.5m ANTENNA (6003AL) PEDESTAL HARNESS [12574542] DWG REF. DWG NO. REV. 122973 70909050 SCALE DATE: NONE 04.26.05 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 53...
  • Page 70 1.5m ANTENNA PEDESTAL AZ POT, IDC 5 POS WHT/GRN AZ B WHT/BLU AZ A WHT/RED AZ POT IDC 6 POS 70909023 54 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 71: Antenna Pedestal, Az Pot, Harness Assembly, 6003L Only [12574541] (70909023)

    U.S.A. CORPORATION CORPORATION 2X 2.0 TITLE 1.5m ANTENNA PEDESTAL DETAIL B AZ POT, HARNESS ASSEMBLY, [12574541] 6003L ONLY DRAWING REF. DWG NO. SIZE 120576-1 70909023 SCALE DATE NONE 7.22.04 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 55...
  • Page 72 EL S2 +12V YEL/BLU EL S3 YEL/GRN EL S4 DA-15P J7 DA-15S WHT/YEL WHT/VIO WHT/ORG WHT/GRY WHT/BRN VIO/WHT CL RATE +28V +12V +28V YEL/WHT LV RATE +12V GRN/WHT AZ RATE +12V CROSS CAGE AXIS W7 LC [SOP#70909051] 56 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 73: Pedestal Schematic, 6003Al, Az Encoder In Az Motor (70909051)

    LV RATE SENSOR TITLE CONNECTOR 1.5m PEDESTAL SCHEMATIC, 6003AL, AZIMUTH ENCODER INSIDE AZIMUTH MOTOR AZ RATE SENSOR CONNECTOR 7805 SIZE DWG NO. REV. 70909051 SCALE DRAWING REF. NONE 122974 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 57...
  • Page 74 1.5m PEDESTAL PCU ASSY [12574048] IDC 5 POS WHT/GRN AZ B WHT/BLU AZ A WHT/RED AZ POT NOT CONNECTED IDC 6 POS +28V +28V PEDESTAL HARNESS DA-15P DB-44S [12574540] 70909022 58 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 75: Pedestal Schematic, Az Pot, 6003L, Separate Servo Amplifiers (70909022)

    1.5m Pedestal Schematic, Az Pot, 6003L, Separate Servo Amplifiers (70909022) drawing 70909022 70909022 — 1.5m Pedestal Schematic, Az Pot, 6003L, Separate Servo Amplifiers index marker TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 59...
  • Page 76 AWG 24 WHT/VIO AWG 24 MRT U AWG 24 MRT V WHT/GRN AWG 24 MRT W WHT/RED + 5V AWG 26 HALL W WHT/BLK AWG 26 AWG 26 HALL V WHT/YEL AWG 26 HALL U WHT/BLU AWG 24 60 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 77: Antenna (6003Al) Motor Harness (70909052)

    MODEL 6003AL 26" 74" 20" 12120 KEAR PLACE POWAY, CA 92064 U.S.A. TITLE 1.5m ANTENNA (6003AL) MOTOR HARNESS DWG REF. DWG NO. REV. 122179 70909052 SCALE DATE: NONE 06.08.04 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 61...
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  • Page 79: Cable Assembly, Antenna Interface, 1.2M/1.5M With Pcu, L- & S-Band, 110/220 Vac (70096105, Sheet 1 Of 2 )

    L- & S-Band, 110/220 VAC (70096105, Sheet 1 of 2 ) drawing 70096105, Sheet 1 of 2 70096105, Sheet 1 — Cable Assembly, Antenna Interface, 1.2m/1.5m with PCU, L- & S-Band, 110/220 VAC index marker text TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 63...
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  • Page 81: Cable Assembly, Antenna Interface, 1.2M/1.5M With Pcu, L- & S-Band, 110/220 Vac (70096105, Sheet 2 Of 2 )

    L- & S-Band, 110/220 VAC FEED TELEMETRY SELECT index marker text POWER INJECTOR MS CONNECTOR AWG24 AWG24 COAX RG-58 POWER INJECTOR SMA(M) SIZE DWG NO. REV. 70096105 SCALE CAGE CODE 8X420 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 65...
  • Page 82 66 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 83: Antenna/Radome Kits

    70339000 — Cable Assembly, Bulkhead to RS422/Power Block, 110/220 VAC ......71 CBL-L/70350000 — Cable Assembly, 1.2m/1.5m, Antenna to Bulkhead, 110/220 VAC..... 73 70390000 — Cable Assembly, 1.2m/1.5m to RS422, 110/220 VAC ..........75 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 67...
  • Page 84 68 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 85: Antenna With Pcu Pinouts, Rs422/Rs232, 110/220 Vac (70909055)

    U.S.A. PWR2/NEUTRAL CORPORATION CORPORATION PWR1/LINE TITLE 1.5m ANTENNA WITH PCU PINOUTS RS422/RS232 GND(LNA) 110/220 VAC +24VDC +24VDC(LNA) SIZE CAGE CODE DWG NO. REV. 70909055 8X420 SCALE DATE NONE 8.11.04 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 69...
  • Page 86 LENGTH OF CABLE WILL BE THE LAST THREE DIGITS OF PART NO. IE 70339033 - 33' LENGTH 70339xxx, REV x BULKHEAD PANEL BULKHEAD PANEL ww,yy 4.5" AS DEFINED BY CUSTOMER DRAIN WIRE ANTENNA CONTROL VIEW PWR2 C GND SCALE: NONE PWR1 NEUTRAL/220(N) LINE/220(L) SCHEMATIC IEC320M [SOP#70905018] 70 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 87: Cable Assembly, Bulkhead To Rs422/Power Block, 110/220 Vac (70339000)

    12120 KEAR PLACE POWAY, CA 92064 U.S.A. CORPORATION CORPORATION TITLE VIEW CABLE ASSY, SCALE: NONE BULKHEAD TO RS422/PWR BLOCK, 110/220VAC INPUT SIZE DWG NO. REV. 70339 SCALE CAGE CODE 8X420 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 71...
  • Page 88 72 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 89: Cable Assembly, 1.2M/1.5M, Antenna To Bulkhead, 110/220 Vac (70350000)

    [SOP#70905030] 12120 KEAR PLACE POWAY, CA. 92064 U.S.A. CORPORATION CORPORATION TITLE CABLE ASSY,1.2m/1.5m ANTENNA ANTENNA TO BULKHEAD, VIEW 110/220VAC (PINS) SIZE DWG NO. REV. 70350 SCALE CAGE CODE 8X420 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 73...
  • Page 90 [CBL-LL-50] 74 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 91: Cable Assembly, 1.2M/1.5M To Rs422, 110/220 Vac

    ANTENNA CONTROL [SOP#70905021] 12120 KEAR PLACE POWAY, CA 92064 U.S.A. CORPORATION CORPORATION 12.0" TITLE CABLE ASSY, ANTENNA 1.2m TO RS422 110/220VAC SIZE DWG NO. REV. 70390 SCALE CAGE CODE 8X420 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 75...
  • Page 92 76 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 93: Section 4: Antenna Setup, Startup, And Shutdown

    Lower the radome into position on the pedestal. Attach the twelve set screws to the pedestal using a washer, nut and Locktite 271. Use a 19mm socket. Torque to 61-70 Nm (45-52 ft-lbs). TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 77...

  • Page 94: Removal Of The Antenna Shipping Retainers

    Verify that all wiring/cabling is properly dressed and clamped permanently into place. Verify that the tracking pedestal does not run into any objects or wiring in the radome base. 78 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 95: Figure 4-1: Attaching The Cable To The 1.85M (73") Radome

    Attaching the Cable to the 1.85m (73") Radome 4-1: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 79...

  • Page 96: Settings

    Commands to the antenna will not be valid for the first three minutes after power-up (initializing). 4.4 P OWER DOWN EQUENCE 4.4.1 Turning Off Power to the Antenna Turn off power to the antenna at the inside equipment. 80 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 97 Stow Position of Antenna in Table 10-1, page 196 cat $PASSDIR/ $PASSDIR/antenna/antenna.calib: antenna/ az.park: 360.0 degrees antenna.calib el.park: 45.0 degrees TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 81...
  • Page 98 & Section 10.2.2 Gyro Reference Mode (^0000) Section 10.3.1, page 182 ac 1 st & Section 10.2.2, page 176 Prom Version ≥ 2.6.8 Section 10.3.1, page 182 ac 1 version Software: ≥ TeraScan 3.3.4 tscaninfo (antenna, ac, nmea_monitor) 82 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 99: Section 5: Antenna Operation And Periodic Maintenance

    % ac 1 pos <Return> until the azimuth position is shown as 290 degrees. 7. Move the dish elevation to 14.5 degrees by entering: % ac 1 el 14.5 <Return> TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 83...
  • Page 100 % ac 1 cl 105 <Return> 14. Check the antenna position by entering: % ac 1 pos <Return> until the cross-level beam position is 105 degrees. 15. Reset the antenna by entering: % ac 1 reset <Return> 84 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 101: Trackeye

    I = Inverted sig: signal strength. fsync: frame sync status: SEARCH = searching for start of frame LOCK = locked to start of frame Note: To exit trackeye, enter Control-C. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 85...

  • Page 102: Consumables

    Level cage goes fully counter-clockwise and returns to level. • Elevation moves to 45° above level. • Cross-level moves to 90° (level position). • Azimuth moves to home position (6003AL only). 5.4 C ONSUMABLES None 5.5 F USES None 86 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 103: Section 6: How It Works

    The serial command is sent to the PCU. The PCU executes the command and issues a reply. The reply travels the same path as the command in reverse and is sent to the antenna program. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 87...
  • Page 104 (^0071) when the pass completes. When the pass starts, the antenna is placed in Gyro Reference Mode (^0000) and Fast Mode (^0070). The power-up state of the sea-going antenna should be Satellite Reference Mode, which can be set by sending ^0071 and NVRAM to the PCU with the ac command (see Section 7.2.4.4). 88 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 105: Section 7: Fault Isolation

    7.2.5 RF-Related Faults ........................98 7.2.5.1 L/S-Band Downconverter .................... 98 7.2.6 Time-Related Faults ......................... 98 7.2.6.1 Check/reset clock ......................98 7.2.6.2 Check GPS with sunclock and whereami ..............98 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 89...

  • Page 106: Causes Of Loss Of Pass Data

    Antenna does not point in the proper direction. (See Section 7.2.4 on page 92 for diagnostics.) Antenna tracks properly but no data is received. The RF equipment may not be functioning. (See Section 7.2.5.1 on page 98 for diagnostics.) 90 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 107: No Data Received After Setup Of Antenna

    Test for overheating of motors or the PCU. If a connector is unplugged, check the pins for damage (bent, pushed into the housing) before reinserting connector, especially the PCU connectors. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 91...

  • Page 108: Test Equipment

    Spectrum analyzer for examining output signal from the DC. 7.2.3 Parts Identification Parts identification drawings are in Section 3 of this manual (starting on page 17). SeaSpace part numbers included in the text are enclosed in brackets, for example: [12574048].

  • Page 109: Antenna Controller (Pcu)

    4. Enter n0 value by typing: ac <Return> n0999 <Return> n0073. (example of n0=73) NVRAM 6. Turn off antenna power. 7. Connect pedestal harness. 8. Turn on antenna power. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 93...

  • Page 110: Tracking Positioner

    Cable is caught, antenna Re-dress cables. cannot turn in azimuth. Azimuth drive motor is Replace azimuth drive motor bad. {8.4.2}. Pedestal harness is bad. Replace pedestal harness. Azimuth spins rapidly Rate sensor is bad. Replace level cage {8.4.5}. on startup 94 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 111 Level platform assembly Loosen nut (drawing 70918004, does not rotate freely on page 53) on level platform cross-level beam. assembly. Bad harness. Replace pedestal harness. Replace motor harness (6003AL only). TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 95...
  • Page 112 Replace azimuth pot {8.4.9} ac 1 az 30.0 does not go to the faulty. (6003L only). ac 1 az 360.0 correct position - AZIMUTH. Pedestal harness faulty/ Replace pedestal harness. wire broken. Worn/broken drive belt. Replace drive belt {8.4.35}. 96 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 113: Tracking Positioner-Elevation Torque

    1 st clockwise and Reply shows Gyro mode. be Satellite Reference counterclockwise mode. when a pass is not reset being received. Wait 3 minutes, then enter: ^0071 NVRAM (press Enter). TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 97...

  • Page 114: Rf-Related Faults

    7.2.6.2 Check GPS with sunclock and whereami Enter (not as root user): % sunclock <Enter> The error reported between the computer’s time and the GPS time should be less than one second. Enter: % whereami list<Enter> The current location should be reported. 98 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 115: Section 8: Antenna Repair Procedures

    8.6.3 Stand-alone GPS Antenna [70347001] ................. 161 8.7 GPS Receiver and Antenna [12120004] (One Assembly, Acutime Gold) ........162 8.7.1 Theory of Operation ........................ 162 8.7.2 Stand-alone GPS Receiver and Antenna [70320004]............163 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 99...

  • Page 116: Tools For The Repair Of Antenna Components

    8.1 T OOLS FOR THE EPAIR OF NTENNA OMPONENTS The tool kit [70042005] contains the following tools: Quantity SeaSpace Part # Description 12563001 127mm (5") diagonal cutters 12571004 7/16” nut driver 12588001 6mm (1/4") flat-blade screwdriver 12588002 3mm (1/8”) flat-blade screwdriver...
  • Page 117 12554002 Tie-wraps, 13.9cm (5.6") 12596001 Weights, 0.5 oz. 12577001 Locktite 242 (blue) 12577003 Locktite 271 (red) 12094001 Copper anti-seize lubricant 12678021 Self-vulcanizing tape, gray 12626004 Silicone caulk 10.1 oz. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 101...

  • Page 118: Spare Parts

    ARTS 8.2.1 1.5m Spares Kit [SPR-15-BASIC (Rev A)/70416511] 6003AL, Servo Amplifiers Inside PCU, with Sk-II GPS Quantity SeaSpace Part # Description 12574549 Positioner Control Unit (PCU) with motor shielding (6 Dig out, 1 Dig in) with PROM, and 3 Servo Amplifiers 12574544 Level Platform Assembly, 0.080 Pitch Sprocket, 2 stops...

  • Page 119: Spares Kit [Spr-15-Basic (Rev B)/70416810] 6003Al

    Cross-Level Motor, 6003AL 12574507 Azimuth Motor with Azimuth Encoder, 6003AL 12574525 Azimuth Drive Belt, 1/5 pitch, 111 grooves 90333001 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna Operations and Maintenance Manual TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 103...

  • Page 120: Spares Kit [70416501] 6003L, Separate Servo Amplifiers, 40:1 Azimuth Train

    8.2.3 1.5m Spares Kit [70416501] 6003L, Separate Servo Amplifiers, 40:1 Azimuth Train Quantity SeaSpace Part # Description 12574548 Positioner Control Unit (PCU) with motor shielding (6 Dig out, 1 Dig in) with PROM 12574003 Servo Amplifier 12574644 Level Platform Assembly, 40 DP Sprocket, 2 stops...

  • Page 121: Other Spare Parts Not In Kits

    Azimuth Motor Drive Belt 12574524 Azimuth Pot Drive Belt 12574521 Azimuth Spool Drive Belt Mounting Brackets Reduction Stack 12573542 Pedestal Harness, 6003AL (Replaced by 12573545) 12573543 Motor Harness, 6003AL (Replaced by 12573545) TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 105...

  • Page 122: Packaging Of Parts For Return Shipment To Seaspace

    ETURN HIPMENT TO PACE When returning parts to SeaSpace for repair, the following steps should be taken to avoid shipping damage to the part. Use the original carton or crate in which the equipment was shipped from SeaSpace. If the original package is not available, a sturdy container that will protect the equipment must be used.

  • Page 123: Replacement Procedures

    Enter coefficients N4XXX to N5XXX (see section 8.5.11, page 155) or retrim the level cage (see section 8.5.12, page 156). Diagnostics After Completing Repair: Perform the tests of section 5.1, page 83, and observe the correct operation of the antenna. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 107...

  • Page 124: Figure 8-1B: Pedestal Control Unit (Pcu) For 6003Al [12574549]

    Pedestal Control Unit (PCU) for 6003L [12574548] 8-1A: IGURE Pedestal Control Unit (PCU) for 6003AL [12574549] 8-1B: IGURE 108 SeaSpace Corporation...
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  • Page 126: Pedestal Control Unit [12574549] Pcb Schematic (70918053)

    D0/SDO MOTOR DRIVER +28V DALBACK INTERFACE LM7812C/TO220 +12V IDC15 VBB VAA J1-44 J1-3 J1-4 LM7805C/TO220 J1-8 J1-9 J1-10 J1-11 J1-12 U11D J1-13 J1-14 J1-15 J1-30 J1-29 14077 J1-18 J1-19 J1-26 POWER SUPPLY 4069 J1-25 J1-24 J1-23 DB-44S 110 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 127: 70918053 - Pedestal Control Unit [12574549] Pcb Schematic

    PEDESTAL CONTROL UNIT [12574549] PCB SCHEMATIC REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: 121270 PCB FAB, PCU, 3-AXIS DWG REF. DWG NO. REV. 121271 PCB ASSY, PCU, 3-AXIS 70909053 121172 SCALE DATE: NONE 06.08.04 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 111...

  • Page 128: Pedestal Control Unit [12574548] Pcb Schematic (70918021)

    112 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 129 Pedestal Control Unit [12574548] PCB Schematic (70918021) drawing 70918021 70918021 — Pedestal Control Unit [12574548] PCB Schematic index marker text TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 113...

  • Page 130: Axis Drive Motors [12574501] [12574505] [12574506] [12574507]

    Unhook the cross-level drive belt from the motor sprocket and remove the motor assembly. Note the orientation of the wire harness coming out of the motor. Remove the four screws holding the motor to the mounting bracket and separate the old motor. 114 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 131 Note the higher tension that is needed on this belt than is used on other belts. Drive Belt Deflection Force Elevation 5 mm (0.2") 1.8 kg (4 lb) 13. Turn on power to the antenna. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 115...
  • Page 132 Drive Belt Deflection Force Azimuth Motor 5 mm (0.2") 2.0 kg (4.5 lb) Turn on power to the antenna. No manual calibration of the azimuth encoder is required. The azimuth position is determined on initialization. 116 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 133: Figure 8-2: Cross-Level Drive Motor

    Perform the tests of section 5.1, page 83, and observe the correct operation of the antenna, especially the axis whose motor has been changed. cross-level drive belt motor removal screws pedestal cross-level harness drive motor motor cable to servo amplifier Cross-Level Drive Motor 8-2: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 117...

  • Page 134: Figure 8-3: Elevation Drive Motor And Elevation Servo, For 6003L Only

    Elevation Drive Motor and Elevation Servo, for 6003L only. 8-3: IGURE No Elevation Servo Assembly on 6003AL. 118 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 135: Figure 8-4: Azimuth Drive Motor [12574501], For 6003L

    (1 of 4) motor cable to servo amplifier azimuth drive motor azimuth motor drive belt Azimuth Drive Motor [12574501], for 6003L. 8-4: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 119...

  • Page 136: Figure 8-5: Azimuth Drive Motor With Encoder [12574507], For 6003Al

    Azimuth Drive Motor with Encoder [12574507], for 6003AL. 8-5: IGURE 120 SeaSpace Corporation...
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  • Page 138: Servo Amplifier [12574003] 6003L Only

    Reattach the two cables to the servo amplifier and tighten the hold-down screws. Turn on power to the antenna. Diagnostics After Completing Repair: Perform the tests of section 5.1, page 83, and observe the correct operation of the antenna, particularly in the axis where the servo amplifier was changed. 122 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 139: Figure 8-6: Cross-Level Servo And Azimuth Servo, 6003L Only

    Cross-Level Servo and Azimuth Servo, 6003L only 8-6: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 123...

  • Page 140: Level Platform (Level Cage) [12574644][12574544]

    The level platform should rotate counterclockwise on startup and then return clockwise to a level position (level position is shown in Figure_8-6B, page 125). Perform the tests of section 5.1, page 83, and observe correct operation of the antenna. 124 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 141: Figure 8-7A: Level Cage (Front And Rear Views)

    Cross-Level Beam When Operating Level Cage (Front and Rear Views) 8-7A: IGURE level cage motor screws jam nut to remove level platform drive belt Level Cage 8-7B: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 125...

  • Page 142: Level Platform (Level Cage) Drive Motor [12574035]

    The level platform should rotate counterclockwise on startup and then return clockwise to a level position (level position is shown in Figure_8-6B, page 125). Perform the tests of section 5.1, page and observe correct operation of the antenna. 126 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 143: Figure 8-8A: Level Cage Drive Motor

    Level Cage Drive Motor 8-8A: IGURE level cage level cage motor screws jam nut to remove level cage drive belt Level Cage 8-8B: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 127...

  • Page 144: Antenna Power Supply [12217001] [12217002] [Pwr-220-Sea]

    Perform the tests of section 5.1, page and observe correct operation of the antenna. Sunalign the antenna and verify that the sun signal strength is found. Track a pass and verify that the data is valid. 128 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 145: Figure 8-9: Antenna Power Supply [12217001]

    12217001 power connector Antenna Power Supply [12217001] 8-9: IGURE power connector power supply PWR-220-SEA Antenna Power Supply [PWR-220-SEA] 8-10: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 129...

  • Page 146: Azimuth Pot [12574510], 6003L Only

    11. Adjust the az pot belt tension (loosen, adjust tension, tighten the two screws (item 26) holding the az pot bracket to the motor train). Drive Belt Deflection Force Az Pot 10mm (0.4") 1.1kg (2.5 lbs) 130 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 147: Figure 8-11A: Azimuth Pot - Top View

    Azimuth Pot - Top View 8-11A: IGURE azimuth pot azimuth pot sprocket drive belt azimuth pot cable Azimuth Pot - Side View 8-11B: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 131...

  • Page 148: Interface Harness [70096105] [70096106]

    Starting at the cable spool opening, detach the interface harness (cable clamps, tie-wraps) from the unit (drawing 70096105, Sheet 2 of 2, on page 65.) Remove the screw and washer at the top of the cable spool (drawing 70909049, item 33 on page 47). See also Figure 8-5 on page 120. 132 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 149 MS connector and tighten the clamp to secure the interface wire harness. b. If the MS connector is being reused, solder the 8 wires in the interface harness to the 8 wires coming out of the MS connector. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 133...
  • Page 150 Measure the voltage produced by the power supply on J1, pins 5 and 6. It should be 24 VDC. Perform the ac diagnostics of Sections 7.2.4 and observe the correct reaction to the command. Track a pass and verify that data is received. 134 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 151: Figure 8-12: Azimuth Tongue With Cable Spool Cover

    Azimuth Tongue with Cable Spool Cover 8-12: IGURE cable spool cover interface cable Interface Cable Coiled on the Spool 8-13: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 135...

  • Page 152: L/S Feed/Lna/ Downconverter [12218Xxx]

    Perform the tests of section 5.1, page 83, and observe the correct operation of the antenna. Run the sunalign command and verify that the antenna is tracking the sun properly. Track a pass and verify that the antenna is tracking properly and data is received. 136 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 153: Figure 8-14: Feed/Lna/Downconverter Assembly

    L/S-band select line (J5 connector) (used with dual- IF coax cable to frequency feed only) power injector Feed/LNA/Downconverter Assembly 8-14: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 137...

  • Page 154: Dc Power Injector [12791001]

    Reattach the two coax connectors and the power connector to the power injector. Turn on power to the antenna. Diagnostics After Completing Repair: Perform the tests of section 5.1, page 83, and observe the correct operation of the antenna. Track a pass and verify that data is being received. 138 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 155: Figure 8-15: Power Injector

    L/S-band select line to feed/ LNA/downconverter IF coax cable IF coax cable from to receiver downconverter (J4 connector) power cable (J1 connector) Power Injector 8-15: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 139...

  • Page 156: Cross-Level Drive Belt [12574520]

    Diagnostics After Completing Repairs: Perform tests of section 5.1, page and observe the correct operation of the antenna. Run sunalign and verify that the antenna is tracking the sun properly. Track a pass and verify that data is received. 140 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 157: Figure 8-16A: Cross-Level Drive Belt - Rear View Of Antenna Dish

    Cross-Level Drive Belt - Rear View of Antenna Dish 8-16A: IGURE cross-level motor cross-level motor bracket Cross-Level Drive Belt - Bottom View 8-16B: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 141...

  • Page 158: Elevation Drive Belt [12573613]

    Force Elevation 5mm (0.2") 1.8 kg (4 lb) Turn on power to the antenna. Diagnostics After Completing Repairs: Perform tests of section 5.1, page 83, and observe the correct operation of the antenna, especially the elevation positions. 142 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 159: Figure 8-17: Elevation Drive Belt

    (2 of 4) Elevation Drive Belt 8-17: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 143...

  • Page 160: Azimuth Pot Drive Belt [12574524] 6003L Only

    Force Azimuth Pot 10mm (0.4") 1.1kg (2.5 lbs) Turn on power to the antenna. Diagnostics After Completing Repairs: Perform tests of section 5.1, page 83, and observe the correct operation of the antenna, especially the azimuth motions. 144 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 161: Figure 8-18: Azimuth Pot Drive Belt

    Azimuth Pot Drive Belt 8-18: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 145...

  • Page 162: Level Platform Drive Belt [12573614] / [12574526]

    Reattach the cable to the level platform and tighten the hold-down screws on the connector. Turn on power to the antenna. Diagnostics After Completing Repairs: Perform tests of section 5.1, page 83, and observe the correct operation of the antenna, especially the elevation and cross-level positions. 146 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 163: Figure 8-19: Level Platform Drive Belt

    Level Platform Drive Belt 8-19: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 147...

  • Page 164: Azimuth Drive Belts [12574521] And [12574523]; [12574525]

    Reattach the three wires to their respective connectors and tie-wrap the cable bundles back together again. 10. Hook the azimuth spool drive belt over the reduction stack on the az motor train. 11. Tighten the four screws holding the az motor train to the azimuth post. (continued on page 150) 148 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 165: Figure 8-20A: Azimuth Drive Belts (6003L) - Top View

    Azimuth Drive Belts (6003L) - Top View 8-20A: IGURE azimuth spool drive belt Azimuth Spool Drive Belt (6003L) - Side View 8-20B: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 149...
  • Page 166 Above the drive belt on the azimuth spool are the two braided cables and the RF coax cable (see Figure 8-21, page 151). Cut the tie-wraps from the outlet of the spool up to the braid or coax connector. Loop the azimuth spool drive belt over these loose wires and remove the old belt. 150 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 167: Figure 8-21: Azimuth Drive Belt (6003Al)

    Perform tests of section 5.1, page 83, and observe the correct operation of the antenna, especially the azimuth motions and status. azimuth spool drive belt Azimuth Drive Belt (6003AL) 8-21: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 151...

  • Page 168: Figure 8-22: Balancing The Antenna (View Of Right Elevation Pan)

    When properly balanced, the positioner should not move in any direction when the dish is placed at any elevation. The cross-level beam should remain level. Trim Weights Balancing the Antenna (View of Right Elevation Pan) 8-22: IGURE 152 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 169: Reading Pcu "N" Coefficients

    4 (i.e., n1999 ENTER, n2999 ENTER, n3999 ENTER, . . .) and record the value for each as it is displayed: 0: ______ 4: ______ 1: ______ 5: ______ 2: ______ 6: ______ 3: ______ Enter reset to reinitialize the antenna. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 153...
  • Page 170 1.5m Antenna (6003L) n3999 0012 1.5m Antenna (6003AL) º Cross-Level Trim 0000 to 0255 0.043 /count n4999 º Elevation Trim 0000 to 0255 0.043 /count n5999 Azimuth Trim 0000 to 0255 1.5m Antenna: not used n6999 (limited azimuth) 154 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 171: Entering Pcu "N" Coefficients

    After all values have been entered: Enter NVRAM to save the changes. b. Enter reset to reinitialize the antenna and use the changed values. Note: See Section 7.2.4.1 if PCU’s n0__ value is incorrect. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 155...

  • Page 172: Calibration Of The Level Platform

    ^0006 <Return> {cross-level beam rotates 0.4833° clockwise} Note: Enter ^0005 <Return> to clear all trim values. When the level platform is “level”, enter: NVRAM <Return>{Stores the changes in NVRAM of the PCU} reset {resets the antenna} <Return>{Exit ac} 156 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 173: Azimuth Pot Calibration (6003L Only)

    Unwrap should occur to 100 + 360 = 460 degrees (ac 1 H = 4600). 11. Move to 605 degrees relative ac 1 J6050 Then enter ac 1 J6200 12. Unwrap should occur to 620-360 = 260 (ac 1 H = 2600). TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 157...

  • Page 174: Alignment Of The Antenna Using Pass Reception, Align And Trackeye

    6. Adjust the azimuth for a maximum signal strength. 7. When the receiver signal is maximized, enter: exit 8. The message "Do you wish to save the correction in antenna.calib [yes/no]?" is displayed. 9. Enter: to save the correction. 158 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 175: Gps Receiver And Antenna [70170101] (Separate Receiver And Antenna, Sk-Ii)

    The GPS device must be set to the GPS’s command serial port. gps.device: /dev/xxxx xxxx=GPS’s serial port, such as /dev/ttys4 The GPS lock file will be inferred using the gps.device serial port. The lock file will be named $PASSDIR/gps_lock_DEVICE. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 159...

  • Page 176: Figure 8-23: Gps Antenna And Receiver

    Reattach the SMB connector of the GPS antenna cable. Turn on power to the antenna. Diagnostics after Completing Repair: Run whereami and sunclock. It may take up to 15 minutes to receive the GPS satellite ephemeris before the location and time correction are shown. 160 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 177: Stand-Alone Gps Antenna [70347001]

    Diagnostics after Completing Repair: Run whereami and sunclock. It may take up to 15 minutes to receive the GPS satellite ephemeris before the location and time correction are shown. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 161...

  • Page 178: Gps Receiver And Antenna [12120004] (One Assembly, Acutime Gold)

    GPS antenna and update the system clock accordingly. whereami is used to read the antenna’s latitude and longitude from the GPS and update the file $PASSDIR/last_location. GPS Configuration Use the following settings in $PASSDIR/config/system.config: [system] gps.dev: /dev/ttyxxx gps.type: 12120004 gps.index: ext-acutime2000 162 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 179: Figure 8-24: Acutime Gold Gps Receiver And Antenna

    Run sunclock to check time. It may take up to 15 minutes to receive the GPS satellite ephemeris before the location and time corrections are shown. Run whereami to check location. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 163...
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  • Page 181: Section 9: Hardware Specifications

    -40° C to -65° C Overall: Noise Figure: 1.1 - 1.2 dB Gain: 60 dB -3 dB bandwidth: 50 MHz Unit Dimensions: 178mm (7") diameter, 101mm (3.97") tall Weight: 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs) TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 165...
  • Page 182 10 - 15 VDC (power supplied on center conductor of IF coax) Operating Temperature range: -40° C to -65° C Overall: Noise Figure: 1.4 - 1.5 dB Gain: 55 dB -3 dB bandwidth: 91 MHz Unit Dimensions: 178 mm (7") diameter, 101mm (3.97") tall 166 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 183: Figure 9-1: Feed/Lna/Downconverter Assembly

    Antenna "h" to "b" (L-Band) down_converter: 1 O0000 0 VDC (low) (S-Band) down_converter: 2 O0001 +5 VDC DMSP-RTD (high) Coriolis-Windsat Feed/LNA/Downconverter Assembly 9-1: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 167...

  • Page 184: Feed/Lna/Downconverter Schematic (70909041)

    Feed/LNA/Downconverter Schematic (70909041) drawing 70909041 70909041 — Feed/LNA/Downconverter Schematic index marker text 168 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 185: Figure 9-2: Power Injector

    30 dB @ 10 MHz 55 dB @ 100 MHz 70dB @ 1 - 10 gHz Operating Temperature Range: -40° C (-40° F) to 85° C (185° F) Power Injector 9-2: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 169...

  • Page 186: Power Injector Cabling (70909040)

    RED/BLACK SPARE (DO1) CORPORATION CORPORATION BLACK SPARE (DI0) TITLE SPARE (DI) 1.5m ANTENNA GREEN+GREEN/WHITE POWER RETURN POWER INJECTOR CABLING YELLOW/WHITE (+24VDC) VIEW A-A (18-36 VDC RANGE) SIZE CAGE CODE DWG NO. REV. 70909040 8X420 SCALE DATE 9.29.03 170 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 187: Power Supply, 24Vdc Out, 2A, 85-265 Vac Input [12217001] (70909060)

    12120 KEAR PLACE POWAY, CA 92064 U.S.A. CORPORATION CORPORATION TITLE Power Supply Assy, 24VDC Out, 2A, 85-265 VAC Input SIZE DWG NO. REV. 70909060 SCALE CAGE CODE NONE 8X420 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 171...

  • Page 188: Power Supply, 24Vdc Out, 8A, 85-265 Vac Input [12217002] (70909061)

    J6 (F) E VDC RETURN BLACK F GROUND GREEN 12120 KEAR PLACE POWAY, CA 92064 U.S.A. CORPORATION CORPORATION TITLE Power Supply Assy, 24VDC, 8A, 85-265 VAC Input SIZE DWG NO. REV. 70909061 SCALE CAGE CODE NONE 8X420 172 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 189: Figure 9-3: Power Supply [Pwr-220-Sea]

    85-265 VAC, 47-440 Hz Output: 24 VDC, 220 watts, 9.1 amp Temperature Range: ° C (-40 ° F) to 65 ° C (149 ° Power supply [PWR-220-SEA] 9-3: IGURE TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 173...
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  • Page 191: Section 10: Software

    Differential tracking position update. See details for jxxxx, kxxxx labcd↵ Lumped i, j, k differential update Onn↵ Output data to EME equipment Force cable unwrap ^nnnn↵ Send remote utility command nnnn to PCU Cancel pending command TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 175...

  • Page 192: Control Code Details — Pcu

    PCU response: CR, LF, ">" when command is accepted. Iaaaa↵ Move Cross-Level to aaa.a degrees. 90.0 degrees equals the nominal horizontal position. Used to position the antenna for high overhead pass optimization. PCU response: CR, LF, ">" when command is accepted. 176 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 193 Allowable range of nn is 0000 to 0077. PCU response: CR, LR,">" when command is accepted. Note: "o" command exists to read back the last output value. ^ xxxx = Remote Setting Changes TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 177...
  • Page 194 Satellite Ref Mode: The antenna does not move when the shipheading changes. Used only with sea-going antenna when antenna is idle. ^0087 Write PCU NVRAM. ^0090 Reset (initializes) the PCU. Note: All changes must be followed by an NVRAM write (ac 1 NVRAM). 178 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 195: Monitor Code Details — Pcu

    30 millivolts/deg, 28 counts per degree. Elevation tilt sensor voltage 0-4096 counts, 30 millivolts/deg, 28 counts per degree. Azimuth Pot Value 6003L: 2.5V = 2048 counts. 6003AL: always returns 4095 counts. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 179...
  • Page 196 Ignore these errors until PCU initialization is complete. Cross-level torque error. 41 XX XX XX Elevation torque error. 42 XX XX XX Azimuth torque error. 44 XX XX XX Azimuth reference error. 48 XX XX XX 180 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 197: General Notes

    Any additional commands will not be accepted until after the PCU echoes CR, LF, ">". The normal command latency for Monitor or Control commands is 25 milliseconds for an antenna controller with a single serial port. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 181...
  • Page 198 Example: program x03-268L.s19 Before running this command, make sure no pass is scheduled to be tracked for 15 minutes, and make sure the antenna is not being initialized. After running this comand, reset the antnna (ac chain reset). 182 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 199: Align

    [1]% align Enter adjustment +/- xx.x [=-0.1 ]=+0.1 Type exit <Return> to stop. Do you wish to save the correction in antenna.calib [yes/no]? {Reply by entering yes or no.} TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 183...

  • Page 200: Antenna

    Example: % antenna 4 2 noaa-14 hrpt 2003/3/28 12:20:0 12:0 now Note: This command cannot be used a second time while this program is already tracking a satellite with the same antenna unit (chain). 184 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 201: Autoalign

    Perform initial autoalignment on the antenna associated with chain 4: [1]% autoalign 4 Perform a fine adjustment to the existing alignment of the antenna associated with chain 2: [2]% autoalign 2 fine TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 185...

  • Page 202: Date

    If the date is also incorrect, run the date command with the -u option to reset the clock to a specific date and time. For date and time format use: MMDDhhmm.ss. For example: # date -u 03311234.56 (sets system time to 12:34:56 GMT on March 31) 186 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 203: Nmea_Monitor

    BAD. If the timeout value is =0 or the setting is not included, then no timeout occurs and the last good heading remains for TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 187...
  • Page 204 Read the NMEA messages forever: [1]% nmea_monitor >/dev/console & Files: $PASSDIR/SHMEM_NMEA The file $PASSDIR/SHMEM_NMEA must be defined so that shared memory can be allocated to store the NMEA data. It is a zero-length file with read/write permissions. 188 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 205 DO NOT RUN MORE THAN ONE COPY OF nmea_monitor AT A TIME. THERE IS NO INTERLOCK TO KEEP TWO COPIES FROM TRYING TO READ THE SAME SERIAL PORT. To change from one type of ship heading data to another, edit the file $PASSDIR/config/system.config. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 189...

  • Page 206: Shipheading

    Notes: This command is not valid for a land-only antenna that does not have a shipheading command. This command is optional for the following antenna types: • Fixed system (land-based) "[nav-1]nav.type:fixed" • Shipboard system, NMEA-supplied shipheadings "[nav-1]nav.type:nmea" 190 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 207: Sunalign

    This command cannot be used while the antenna is tracking a satellite. Examples: [1]% sunalign Begin sun alignment of the antenna on chain 1. The antenna will track the sun for the next 06:00 minutes. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 191...

  • Page 208: Sunclock

    The function waits for one minute and then checks the error remaining on the system clock, which is stored in the file $PASSDIR/last_location. This command cannot be used while the antenna is tracking a satellite if the GPS unit is mounted on the antenna. Example: [1]% sunclock 192 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 209: Trackeye

    Longitude: xxx.xxx Magnetic Declination: xx.xx Ant: X Ant Azimuth: x.xxx yyy/mmm/dd hh:mm:ss.sss azim elev head ac_azim ac_elev ca_azim ca_elev align mo freq #lin S Sig fsync BS R Trk Align TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 193...

  • Page 210: Whereami

    Example 1: Read the current location forever, waiting for a change. Heading is shown if it is valid. [1]% whereami Location:32 53.51 N 117 9.23 W Altitude:61.7 m Magnetic declination:13.287 degrees Dip:58.192 degrees {press Control+C to break} 194 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 211 Run whereami once, reset the GPS unit. No reply. [3]% whereami once Example 4: Run whereami once, with reply. [4]% whereami once list Latitude Longitude Altitude Declination 32 53.51 N 9.23 W 61.7 13.287 58.192 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 195...

  • Page 212: File: $Passdir/Antenna/Antenna.calib

    Elevation correction needed to adjust the antenna to a horizontal position. el.lead seconds Elevation commands are issued el.lead seconds ahead of the actual position. cl.orient degrees Cross-level correction needed to adjust the cross-level beam to a horizontal position. 196 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 213 Azimuth offset in determining background noise level. back.eloffset degrees Elevation offset in determining background noise level. back.nullzone degrees Zone around the pass starting position in which not to take noise readings. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 197...
  • Page 214 Program Track: This setting is used in computing the program track for the antenna. 3-Axes Motion: This setting is used in computing the antenna tracking sequence with all three axes (azimuth, elevation, and cross-level) used in the tracking solution. Conscan Autotrack: This setting is used by Conscan autotracking. 198 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 215 =3: Three-axes reporting (azimuth, elevation, and cross-level) =-1: Turn conscan motor on at the start of the pass and off when the pass is complete. = 0: Do not turn conscan motor on or off. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 199...
  • Page 216 DSN = Deep Space Network. A planned outage then the satellite’s transmission would be too close to a transmission from a Deep Space satellite. Also can be used when there is a known obstruction near the antenna. 200 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 217: Pcu [12574548] 6003L

    Corrects gains for motor adjustments due to roll, pitch, and yaw. Required for correct sea-going operation, 2-axis. x03-2671.s19 prom Dec 2006 2.68L Corrects jumps in cross-level when operating in 3-axis mode( i.e., cl.el.min=64). x03-268L.s19 prom. 10.5.4 Other Hardware TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 201...
  • Page 218 202 SeaSpace Corporation...

  • Page 219: Section 11: Parts Lists

    MS27468T15B97P ..... MS Connector, Jam Nut, Receptacle, Male * PW06JF1098S......Connector, 6-Pin Receptacle, with Backclamp, Female * 12508012........Decal, 1.2m Radome, quantity 2 Notes: Parts marked with an * are used in the Antenna Interface Harness [70096106]. TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 203...
  • Page 220 12217001........Power Supply, 85-265 VAC in, 24VDC out, 2 amp 70306001........Power Harness Hookup Kit MS27468T15B97P ....Connector, Bulkhead, Power, Male PW06JF1098S ..... Connector, Power Supply, Female PW06JF106S ....... Connector, GPS, Female 12508002/12508012 ....Decal, Radome, 24" x 35", quantity 2 204 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 221 70306001........Power Harness Hookup Kit MS27468T15B97P ....Connector, Bulkhead, Power, Male PW06JF1098S ..... Connector, Power Supply, Female PW06JF106S ....... Connector, GPS, Female 12508002/12508012 ....Decal, Radome, 24" x 35", quantity 2 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 205...
  • Page 222 12217002........Power Supply, 85-265 VAC in, 24VDC out, 8 amp 70306001........Power Harness Hookup Kit MS27468T15B97P ....Connector, Bulkhead, Power, Male PW06JF1098S ..... Connector, Power Supply, Female PW06JF106S ....... Connector, GPS, Female 12508002/12508012 ....Decal, Radome, 24" x 35", quantity 2 206 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 223 70306001........Power Harness Hookup Kit MS27468T15B97P ....Connector, Bulkhead, Power, Male PW06JF1098S ..... Connector, Power Supply, Female PW06JF106S ....... Connector, GPS, Female 12508002/12508012 ....Decal, Radome, 24" x 35", quantity 2 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 207...
  • Page 224 12217001........Power Supply, 85-265 VAC in, 24VDC out 70306001........Power Harness Hookup Kit MS27468T15B97P ....Connector, Bulkhead, Power, Male PW06JF1098S ..... Connector, Power Supply, Female PW06JF106S ....... Connector, GPS, Female 12508002........Decal, Radome, 24" x 35", quantity 2 208 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 225 70306001........Power Harness Hookup Kit MS27468T15B97P ....Connector, Bulkhead, Power, Male PW06JF1098S ..... Connector, Power Supply, Female PW06JF106S ....... Connector, GPS, Female 12508002........Decal, Radome, 24" x 35", quantity 2 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 209...
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  • Page 227: Glossary

    LSD......Least Significant Digit MS ......Military Specifications MSD ......Most Significant Digit PCB ......Printed Circuit Board PCU ......Pedestal Control Unit RHCP ......Right-Hand Circular Polarity (System) VAC......Volts Alternating Current VDC ......Volts Direct Current TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 211...
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  • Page 229: Index

    93 for 6003AL (azimuth parts identification 119, 120 of downconverter 98 encoder inside replacement 114–117 of PCU 93 azimuth motor) 57 for 6003L (az pot) 59 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 213...

  • Page 230: Software Configuration

    106 feed/LNA/ parts, spares 102–105 downconverter 136 gain of antenna 9 GPS antenna 161 coefficients 153–155 GPS antenna and receiver 159–161, GPS receiver 160, 163 control commands for 175–178 162–163 interface harness 132 214 SeaSpace Corporation...
  • Page 231 3 weight of antenna 9 location 194 whereami command 90, 159, 184, power requirements 7 194–195 time 192 wind loads for antenna 5 system.config file 159, 187 TeraScan 1.5m Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna O & M Manual 215...
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