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algorithm. In this mode the antenna smoothly tracks the satellite based on position data
stored in the track table.
If the satellite transponder goes down while the controller is step tracking, the controller
enters a search mode. Two search modes are supported: manual and automatic. In the
manual search mode the user is prompted to manually position the antenna on the satellite
and hit a key to continue tracking. With the automatic search mode, the controller
periodically scans the antenna looking for signal strength. The user can select manual or
automatic search via the controller's CONFIG mode.
1.1
Organization of this Manual
This manual is divided into two broad parts, Installation and Reference. The Installation part of
this manual is designed to familiarize the user with the controller and guide him or her through
the installation and configuration of the controller. The Reference portion of the manual gives a
detailed description of all of the features and capabilities of the controller.
The Installation portion of the manual is comprised of Chapters 2 through 4. Chapter 2 explains
the user interface and the basic operation of the unit. Chapter 3 guides the user through the
physical installation and wiring of the unit as well as the initial software configuration. Chapter
4 covers all aspects of tracking inclined orbit satellites. It begins with a brief discussion of some
of the theoretical aspects of the inclined orbit, and continues with a description of the algorithms
used by the RC1500B for tracking inclined orbit satellites. Chapter 4 concludes with a step by
step procedure which guides the user through the entry of track parameters and the initialization
of a track on an inclined orbit satellite.
The Reference portion of this manual is comprised of chapters 5, 6, and 7 as well as the
appendices which follow. These chapters of the manual describe the fields on the screens which
the user will encounter, as well as the data which can be entered at any prompt. After the initial
installation, when the user has become familiar with the operation of the controller, these
chapters will probably be the only ones consulted by the user to handle the routine chores of
adding new satellites and deleting old ones.
1.2
Before You Begin
Please read and understand the manual. Time invested in understanding the installation and
operation of the controller will insure satisfactory results. The unit has been tested thoroughly
and will work accurately and reliably if it is installed and configured properly. There is an old
saying in the controller business - "Garbage in, garbage out".
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