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APT-06 / APT-06 AD
Operating Manual
WRAASE electronic
WeSaCom-Systems
Kronsberg 10
24161 Altenholz
Tel. 0431 32528
Fax 0431 32579
www.wesacom.de
E-mail: info@wesacom.de
Manual APT-06 / APT-06AD. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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All rights reserved. © WRAASE electronic 2008-2013
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Summary of Contents for WESACOM APT-06
- Page 1 APT-06 / APT-06 AD Operating Manual WRAASE electronic WeSaCom-Systems Kronsberg 10 24161 Altenholz Tel. 0431 32528 Fax 0431 32579 www.wesacom.de E-mail: info@wesacom.de Manual APT-06 / APT-06AD. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. © WRAASE electronic 2008-2013...
- Page 2 In conjunction with special decoding and image display software an automatically operating weather satellite image reception station can be set up. „WX-to-Image“ is the ultimate software for this. It controls the APT-06 for fully unattended and automatic operation.
- Page 3 Once a satellite has been found, the APT-06 locks on its frequency as long as it is in the range of reception even if there are signal drop outs. The lock-in routine can be...
- Page 4 After a short waiting time and as soon as the fuse has cooled down, the APT-06 should work normally. The APT-06 has no power on-off switch. As soon as power is plugged in, it will power up and the 5 red LEDs start blinking all together for about 5 seconds.
- Page 5 Many passive antenna constructions represent a DC-short-circuit which would cause an immediate fuse-blow inside the APT-06 receiver. To avoid such a problem with passive antennas, it is strongly recommended to disconnect the DC antenna supply by simply removing the „ANT-DC“ marked jumper on the rear panel. Whenever a passive antenna and no preamp is used, the jumper should be removed.
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Page 6: Operation
(50 to 80 %) when receiving a signal (FILE / RECORD / MANUAL TEST). You must find the correct level either by modifying the setting of the Windows Mixer, the APT-06 level control or both. Receiving Operations After power-up the receiver will start in the scanning mode. - Page 7 “=>” again. APT-06 Computer Control Connect the APT-06 with the supplied USB cable to a free USB socket of your computer. Windows will recognize the interface and -if your computer has internet access- will install the required driver automatically through Windows Update. If this does not work, disconnect the APT-06 from USB and install the driver by running “CDM20828_Setup”...
- Page 8 134 to 141 MHz (note that full receiver performance is only guaranteed between 137 and 138 MHz). Manual APT-06 / APT-06AD. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. © WRAASE electronic 2008-2013...
- Page 9 Safety Instructions The APT-06 complies with the European Standards for Electromagnetic Immunity and carries the CE sign. The weather satellites which the APT-06 is designed to receive, transmit unencrypted data and can be received worldwide in equal quality. In Germany reception is generally permitted and free of charge. In other countries other regulation may apply.
- Page 10 USB connector, USB 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 compatible. Difference APT-06AD: Antenna Diversity, using a special, signal to noise evaluation algorithm for fast antenna switching. Manual APT-06 / APT-06AD. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. © WRAASE electronic 2008-2013...
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