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1.0 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................1
1.1 Manual Organization............................................................................................................................................1
1.2 RC3050 Features ...................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 Theory of Operation .............................................................................................................................................4
1.3.1 Controller Description......................................................................................................................................4
1.3.2 System Interface Requirements........................................................................................................................5
1.3.3 Operational Overview ......................................................................................................................................5
1.3.4 Drive System ....................................................................................................................................................6
1.3.5 System Performance.........................................................................................................................................7
2.0 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................8
2.1 Equipment Mounting............................................................................................................................................9
2.1.1 RC3050 Antenna Controller.............................................................................................................................9
2.1.2 Electronic Clinometer.....................................................................................................................................10
2.2 Electrical Connections ........................................................................................................................................12
2.2.1 Power Entry....................................................................................................................................................12
2.2.2 Motor Drive....................................................................................................................................................13
2.2.3 Drive Sense ....................................................................................................................................................14
2.2.4 Limit Switches................................................................................................................................................15
2.2.5 Waveguide Switch .........................................................................................................................................16
2.2.6 Hand Held Remote .........................................................................................................................................17
2.3 Calibration ...........................................................................................................................................................18
2.3.1 Version Verification.......................................................................................................................................18
2.3.2 Drive and Sensor Polarity Confirmation ........................................................................................................18
2.3.3 Position Sensor Rigging and Calibration .......................................................................................................19
2.3.4 Azimuth and Polarization Electrical Limits ...................................................................................................20
2.3.5 Fast/Slow Motor Speed ..................................................................................................................................20
2.3.6 Drive System Checkout..................................................................................................................................20
2.4 Miscellaneous Adjustments ................................................................................................................................20
3.0 DETAILED OPERATION ........................................................................................21
3.1 Operation Overview............................................................................................................................................21
3.2 Operating Group.................................................................................................................................................22
3.2.1 Manual Mode .................................................................................................................................................22
3.2.2 Auto Mode .....................................................................................................................................................23
3.2.2.1 Deploy .....................................................................................................................................................23
3.2.2.2 Stow.........................................................................................................................................................23
3.2.3 Waveguide Mode ...........................................................................................................................................24
3.3 Programming Group ..........................................................................................................................................25
3.3.1 Drive Error Resets..........................................................................................................................................25
3.3.2 Azimuth Reference Voltage ...........................................................................................................................25
3.3.3 Elevation Reference Voltage..........................................................................................................................26
3.3.4 Polarization Reference Voltage......................................................................................................................26
3.3.5 Azimuth and Elevation Limits .......................................................................................................................27
3.3.6 Polarization Limits .........................................................................................................................................27
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