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RC4600 ACU Board Set
<1>CHOOSE FROM SAT DATABASE
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When the user chooses to select a satellite from the satellite database, a screen appears allowing the
user to scroll through the list and select a satellite by pressing the Enter key. The satellite database
contains data for 20 satellites programmed into memory.
<2>MANUALLY ENTER SAT DATA
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When the user chooses to manually enter the satellite data, a screen appears with fields to enter the
three required pieces of data.
When locating a satellite, the RC4600 will use the information available in the satellite database to locate
the selected satellite. The trees for selecting which satellite to use for a locate is shown in the flowchart
on the following two pages.
The first tree is for satellites that have are not defined as inclined in the satellite database. The second
tree, if for satellites that are defined as inclined in the satellite databased.
There are 3 types of satellites defined in the locate tree. The characteristics of each type of satellite are
described below.
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"Target" Satellite
This is the satellite that was selected in the LOCATE mode.
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It is the end location of any locate routine.
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"Signpost" Satellite
This is a satellite that has a DVB or Beacon frequency set to signpost.
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Can also be the "Target" satellite.
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Will be used to auto fix heading.
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"Confirm" Satellite
This is a satellite that has a DVB or Beacon set to confirm.
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