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Appendix P
AAQ Step Track Hold
Module
Setup and Operation Guide
Revision R11.9.0
This document describes the concepts required to use the AvL Step Track Hold
software 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.
AvL Technologies
900-159-015
pg. 0

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  • Page 1 This document describes the concepts required to use the AvL Step Track Hold software 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. AvL Technologies 900-159-015 pg. 0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.1. Functional Overview ..............................8 4.1.1. Step Track Only ................................. 8 4.1.2. Position Hold Only ............................... 10 4.1.3. Step Track and Position Hold ..........................11 4.2. Sensor Outputs................................12 AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The Step Track Hold operating mode combines the functions of the Position Hold operating mode and the Step Track operating mode by alternating between a position hold phase and a peaking phase at user configurable intervals. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...

  • Page 4: Setup Guide

    Serial connection is not an option for the hardware associated with this module. 2.3.1 Ethernet Communication Connection The Ethernet connection is internal for this module and reconfiguration is not an option. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...

  • Page 5: Configuration

    There are no Core Configuration items for this module 3.2. Target Configuration Items Path Main Window → View  Configuration Target Level 4 Figure 2 - Target Configuration Window AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...
  • Page 6 “None”, “StepTrackHold”, Tracking Method to use after an Acquisition has Tracking Method Choice <Any other tracking been completed modules uploaded> AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...

  • Page 7: Signal Configuration Items

    Float 0.25 – 5 Height peaking function Cross Pattern Fine Peaking Width in degrees to scan during a fine cross pattern Float 0.25 – 5 Width peaking function AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...

  • Page 8: Feed Configuration Items

    Height in degrees to scan during a fine step pattern Float 0.01 – 0.5 Elevation Step peaking function 3.4. Feed Configuration Items No feed configuration items are available for this module. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...

  • Page 9: Operation

    “Current Signal Gradient” (sensor output) exceeds the “Step Track Gradient Threshold” then the “Step Track Peaking Delay” interval timer is reset preventing the antenna from entering the peaking phase. This threshold can be disabled by setting it to “0”. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...

  • Page 10: Figure 5 - Aaq Gui Track Command

    The module can then be activated by selecting the Track command through the AAQ GUI. It will remain active until another command is sent. Figure 4 - AAQ GUI Track Command AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...

  • Page 11: Position Hold Only

    The mode can then be activated by selecting the Track command through the AAQ GUI (figure 5). It will remain active until another command is sent. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...

  • Page 12: Step Track And Position Hold

    This mode cannot compensate for sudden large movements (more than a few tenths of a degree) of the antenna base or flexing of the antenna reflector. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...

  • Page 13: Sensor Outputs

    After a peaking cycle is complete, the pedestal Elevation axis is latched Elevation Target for current cycle. This value is read here. Step Track Hold Target Following peaking cycle, the actual inclinometer is read here. Elevation Inclinometer AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...

  • Page 14: Module Windows

    Main Window → View→ Device Window Level 0 Figure 7 - Device Window 4.3.2. Device Control Window A Device Control Window is not needed for operation and is not included in the software. AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...

  • Page 15: Issues And Troubleshooting

    Fine peaking does not seem to narrow Poor peaking during fine Check fine peaking configuration in on target and seems to search for peaking items in signal tab extended period of time AvL Technologies | Proprietary – Content is Subject to Change without Notice...

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