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- Page 1 Appendix S AAQ IntelliTrack Module Setup & Operation Guide Revision R11.9.0 Documentation of the IntelliTrack tracking method, module, configuration, and behavior when used with the AvL Technologies antenna system AvL Technologies 900-159-018...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.1.3 IntelliTrack Operation ................................17 4.2. Sensor outputs ....................................19 4.3. Module Windows ..................................... 21 4.3.1. Device Window ..................................21 4.3.2. Device Control Window................................ 21 Issues and troubleshooting ................................21 AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 1... -
Page 3: Figures
This document describes the concepts required to use the AvL AAQ IntelliTrack Module and provides a detailed explanation of the associated module configuration items that are accessible through the AAQ GUI as part of the AvL AAQ Controller. -
Page 4: Setup Guide
Serial connection is not an option for the hardware associated with this module. 2.3.2. Ethernet Communication Connection An Ethernet connection is not an option for the hardware associated with this module. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 3... -
Page 5: Configuration
Choice “Yes”, “No” tracking memory when not tracking The size of the currently mounted reflector, IntelliTrack Reflector Size (m) Float 0.1 to 20 defined in meters AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 4... -
Page 6: Figure 3 - Core Configuration, Search "Avl Compass
The settings below can be used to provide manual overrides in the case of NAV RIOM GPS or Vector Compass failure. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 5... -
Page 7: Figure 4 - Core Configuration, Search "Source
IntelliTrack Module Operations Guide Figure 4 - Core configuration, search "source" Figure 5 - Core configuration, search "manual" AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 6... - Page 8 This format must be adhered to exactly (including the “-“) for correct operation. This offset must be entered every time the antenna is powered on and the antenna must be power AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...
- Page 9 Manual Longitude - The longitude in decimal degrees and direction to use when the GPS Source is Manual Manual Latitude - The latitude in decimal degrees and direction to use when the GPS Source is Manual AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 8...
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Page 10: Target Configuration Items
Second reference profile used to perform a SatTant. Target Selection Note – A Reference Profile must always Reference Profile 2 Choice List be used with the IntelliTrack Module AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 9... - Page 11 Reference Profile 1 is unsuccessful. Note – A Reference Profile must always be used with the IntelliTrack Module. Refer to the main user manual for information regarding Reference Profile configuration. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 10...
- Page 12 Note - The Target Profile must also be configured properly for the signal source device used for tracking the Target Satellite (Beacon Receiver, DVB Receiver, etc.). Scans and Step Tracks will not be successful without a properly configured signal source AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 11...
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Page 13: Signal Configuration Items
Second) IntelliTrack Scan The maximum axis velocity to use during the Velocity Float 0.01 - 3 acquisition scan, defined in degrees per second (Degrees/Second) AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 12... - Page 14 It is defined in units of the selected receiver. This must be set for the signal source in use as it will create the Step Track failure criteria, but should only be adjusted by the experienced operator. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 13...
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Page 15: Feed Configuration Items
Figure 8. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 14... -
Page 16: Figure 8 - Topographic Coordinate System
Cartesian [x,y,z] frame in figures 9&10 and where the x direction is aligned with the Vernal Equinox, and the z direction is oriented north. Figure 9 - Earth-Centered Internal Coordinate System AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 15... -
Page 17: Figure 10 - Earth-Centered Inertial Vector Solution
Altitude (h) to be fixed, leaving only two free variables to be characterized. A representative Geodetic path for an inclined geostationary satellite is described in Figure 11. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice... -
Page 18: Intellitrack Operation
Acquire command on the AAQ GUI. This is recommended for the first acquisition after power on. When the Acquire command is run, the AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice... -
Page 19: Figure 12 - Aaq Gui Commands
The antenna will then perform continuous movement to follow the predicted path of the satellite. Step track AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice... -
Page 20: Sensor Outputs
->Sensor Output, and type ‘IntelliTrack” into the keyword search window. Path Main Window → View → Sensor Output Level 0 Figure 13 - Sensor Output, Search IntelliTrack AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 19... - Page 21 IntelliTrack Step Track Peak The azimuth offset position of the current peak power detected by Power Az Offset StepTrack. (from the model position with any previous offsets added) AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 20...
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Page 22: Module Windows
Check that the Skip Acquire Sat State to skip standard geosynchronous location target configuration item is set to “Yes” acquisition process before running IntelliTrack scans AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 21... - Page 23 GPS or Vector Compass, configure the Longitude the system does not perform system to use a manually input Latitude tracking and Longitude as shown in section 3.1 of this document AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 22...
- Page 24 Reduce the IntelliTrack Scan Velocity and output shows “Maximum IntelliTrack Fine Scan Velocity if the Number Of Allowable current signal device has a low signal level StepTrack Failures update rate. Exceeded” AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 23...
- Page 25 Check that the IntelliTrack Reflector Size is desired satellite. configured correctly. Check that all IntelliTrack StepTrack signal configuration items are correct for the current signal device. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 24...
- Page 26 Track mode illuminated. Stop the Track command and attempt other antenna movements. Check for mechanical failures. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 25...
- Page 27 Was another command sent? This will stop tracking and is no main window is no longer tracking. longer in Track mode illuminated. Was a system alarm triggered? This will stop tracking. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice pg. 26...
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