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4.4.4
Initiating a Track on an Inclined Orbit Satellite------------------------------------------------ 37
4.4.5
Tracking Problems ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39
4.5
Inclined Orbit Satellite Setup Checklist -------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
5.1
MANUAL Mode ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
5.2
AUTO Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
5.3
REMOTE Mode------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 42
5.4
TRACK Mode -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
5.4.1
SEARCH Sub-mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 43
5.4.2
STEP TRACK Sub-mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 43
5.4.3
PROGRAM TRACK Sub-mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
5.4.4
TRACK Mode - ERROR Sub-mode ---------------------------------------------------------------- 44
5.4.5
TRACK MENU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
5.5
LIMITS Mode--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
5.6
SETUP Mode -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
5.7
RESET Mode -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
5.8
DELETE Mode------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
5.9
RE-SYNC Mode ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
5.10 CONFIG Mode------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
5.10.1
AutoPol --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
5.10.2
Simultaneous Azimuth and Elevation Movement------------------------------------------- 52
5.10.3
Remote Communication Parameters ----------------------------------------------------------- 52
5.10.4
Azimuth and Elevation Slow Speed Codes --------------------------------------------------- 53
5.10.5
Azimuth and Elevation Angle Display ---------------------------------------------------------- 53
5.10.6
Polarization Motor Option -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
5.10.7
Azimuth and Elevation Drive Options ---------------------------------------------------------- 55
5.10.8
Time and Date Settings------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 57
5.10.9
Signal Strength Parameters------------------------------------------------------------------------ 57
5.10.10 Antenna Parameters---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
5.10.11 Track Mode Parameters ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59
5.10.12 Expert Access Flag ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
5.10.13 Reset System Data------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 61
7.1
System Error Codes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
7.2
Track Mode Errors------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
7.3
Operational Troubleshooting Tips --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
Appendix A1 - Restoring Non-Volatile Memory------------------------------------------------------------------- 71
Appendix A2 - Recovering From Unexpected Memory Upsets---------------------------------------------- 72
Appendix B - Expert Access / Reset System Data Code ------------------------------------------------------ 73
Appendix C - RS-422 Serial Interface -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74
Appendix D - The RCI RS422 Interface Specification----------------------------------------------------------- 76
Appendix E - RC2000C Communications Protocol-------------------------------------------------------------- 82
Appendix F - Controlling Antennas Powered by AC or Large DC Motors ------------------------------- 94
Appendix G - Procedure for Determining Satellite Inclination----------------------------------------------100
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