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RC4600 ACU Board Set
1.5 Software Overview
The RC4600 allows easy antenna control via its mode-based operation. Multiple user interfaces (local
and remote control) options exist. Section 1.5.1 highlights the software functions by showing data that
would be presented if a user interface utilizes the 4x4 keypad and 4x40 LCD screen. Section 0 highlights
the software functions by showing data that would be presented when using the graphical user interface
option. The screen displayed to the user is based on the current controller mode. Controller modes are
divided into two major groups: operational and programming. The operational modes provide for the
normal operation of the antenna. The programming group provides for initial configuration of the
controller and will typically not be used on a day by day basis. The following example highlights the basic
modes of operation provided by the RC4600.
1.5.1 Front Panel Overview
When using the physical font panel, or the remote front panel the screen displayed to the user is based
on the current controller mode. Controller modes are divided into two major groups: operational and
programming. The operational modes provide for the normal operation of the antenna. The
programming group provides for initial configuration of the controller and will typically not be used on a
day by day basis.
1.5.1.1 Operational Group Functions
1.5.1.1.1
Manual
In MANUAL mode the user may jog the antenna in Azimuth, Elevation and Polarization
A Z :
E L :
P L :
< 0 - 9 > J O G A N T E N N A < M O D E > M E N U
1.5.1.1.2
Automatic Locate
In LOCATE mode, azimuth and elevation pointing angles are automatically calculated based on position
data (Lat/Lon), platform heading, platform pitch/roll and the selected satellite. Position data may be
obtained automatically from a GPS receiver, selected from a preset list of user defined positions or
entered manually. Heading may be automatically obtained from a compass or entered manually. The
platform pitch/roll will be automatically obtained from a tilt sensor. The user selects which satellite to
locate from the satellite database or by manually entering satellite data. The RC4600 checks that the
calculated pointing solution is within the antenna's range of movement and prompts the user to
automatically position the antenna.
A N T :
S A T : W B - 1
< 1 > S E L E C T N E W S A T
Chapter 1
0 . 0 0 0 S T O W
B C N : 2 4 3 8
1 6 . 9 1 7
S A T :
0 . 0 0 0
S P D : F A S T
3 8 _ 5 7 N
9 4 _ 4 5 W
1 1 1 . 2 W
12
M A N U A L
C S T
1 4 : 2 5 : 4 7
1 7 8 . 7
L O C A T E
A Z :
2 6 . 5
E L :
4 1 . 8
R E A D Y T O L O C A T E
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