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3.2 Operating Group
Within the operating group of modes exist two high level modes – MANUAL and AUTO. The MANUAL
mode allows the user to manually jog the antenna while the optional AUTO mode allows the user to
select the modes that implement the RC3050's automatic movement features. While in either one of
these modes, a momentary push of the Mode key will transition the RC3050 to the other mode.
Upon powering up the RC3050, an identification screen is displayed for five seconds. The software
version data is discussed in 1.2 (Controller Features).
Following this screen the MANUAL mode is entered.
3.2.1 Manual Mode
In MANUAL mode, the user may jog the antenna in all three axis. A momentary push of the Mode key
will move the controller from the MANUAL mode to the AUTO mode.
Az
El
The Az column shows the current angular value of the azimuth axis. It also shows the status of azimuth
limits (STW, CCW, CW). The azimuth axis may be moved by pressing the Az CCW or Az CW keys.
The El column shows the current angular value of the elevation axis. It also shows the status of elevation
limits (STW, DOWN, UP). The elevation axis may be moved by pressing the El Up or El DN keys.
Pol
This field shows the current angular value of the polarization axis along with its limits (CCW, CW). Some
mounts may also have a polarization stow switch indicated by "STW". The polarization axis may be
moved manually be pressing the Pol CCW or Pol CW keys.
Speed
The lower left corner of the display shows the selected drive speed. The speed may be toggled between
F(ast) and S(low) by pressing the Fast/Slow key.
Waveguide Position
If the optional waveguide switch module is installed, the current position (H or V) will be displayed next to
the speed indication. The position of the waveguide can be changed via the WAVEGUIDE mode (3.2.3).
Research Concepts, Inc.; 5420 Martindale Road; Shawnee, Kansas 66218-9680 USA
RC3050B
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(c)RCI'99
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Az
El
Pol
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FV
CW
DOWN CCW
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Detailed Operation
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