Pedestal Control Unit Configuration ( Xx 97B; To Configure The Pcu; Model Configuration Numbers; Antenna Stowing Procedure - Sea Tel 9797B-70 C-Band TX/RX Installation And Operation Manual

9797B-70 C-Band TXRX
7.6. Pedestal Control Unit Configuration (xx97B & xx00)
The PCU is designed to be used with a variety of antenna pedestal configurations. The configuration information that
is unique to each pedestal type is stored in a Non Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) in the PCU enclosure. If
the PCU is replaced or the NVRAM in the PCU should become corrupt, the PCU must be re-configured to operate with
the pedestal it is installed on. The default configuration for the PCU is model xx97B. In this configuration the PCU will
not drive any of the three torque motors to prevent damage to the unknown pedestal.
To configure the PCU, select the REMOTE COMMAND window on the DAC-2202. Refer to the table below to key in
the appropriate value for you model antenna.

7.6.1. To configure the PCU;

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7.6.2. MODEL CONFIGURATION NUMBERS

The following table shows the current mode configuration values for Series 97B pedestals with 97/07 VER
2.10 or greater PCU software.
MODEL
xx97B
8897B
9497B
12097B
14400B
8797B
9697B
9797B
14600B
9597B
7.7.

Antenna Stowing Procedure

WARNING: Antenna Pedestal must be properly restrained (stowed) to
prevent damage to wire rope isolators, isolator springs and/or antenna pedestal
mechanism during underway conditions when power is removed from the

antenna assembly.

The normal operating condition for the Sea Tel Antenna system is to remain powered up at all times. This ensures that
the antenna remains actively stabilized to prevent physical damage to the antenna pedestal and reduce condensation
and moisture in the radome to prevent corrosion. If, for some reason, the antenna must be powered down during
Select the REMOTE COMMAND window on the ACU.
Refer to the table below to key in the appropriate value for you model antenna to enter in the next
step. EXAMPLE: For a 9797B Model Antenna is system type 0211.
Using the LEFT/RIGHT and UP/DOWN arrow keys set the Remote Command value to "N0211"
and press ENTER. The display should now show "N0211".
Press ENTER several times to select REMOTE PARAMETERS. Press LEFT arrow and then ENTER
to save the system type in the PCU.
Press RESET and the displayed Remote Version Number should now display "9797B VER 2.0x".
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Configuration Number
N 0000 Turns off all drive motors
N 0205
N 0206
N 0207
N 0208
N 0209
N 0210
N 0211
N 0212
N 0213
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