Run Modes - M2 Antenna Systems RC2800PRKX2SU Manual

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BASIC OPERATIONS / RUN MODE DESCRIPTIONS

RUN MODES:

Modes 0, 1 and 2 are all run modes capable of activating the positioner in both the CCW / DWN and CW / UP

direction.

MODE 0 = MANUAL OPERATION MODE:

Pushing the CCW button activates the positioner in the Counter Clockwise direction, and the Heading count will

go down. Pushing the CW button activates the positioner in the Clockwise direction, and the Heading count will

go up. Pressing the UP button activates a specific positioner in the Upward direction and the Heading count will

go up. Pressing the DWN button activates the positioner in the Downward direction and the Heading count will

go down. The positioner runs while CCW / DWN or CW / UP button is depressed, ramping up from minimum

programmed speed to the maximum (9) and then again ramping down to speed (1). When reversing

direction, there is a 2-3 second delay before the positioner is activated. This delay reduces stress on your

antenna and positioner. *This Mode can also be initiated from the M2 Setup Utility Software. *See the M2

Setup Utility usage page for more details.

NOTE:

Rotation direction, i.e., CCW / DWN or CW / UP is defined as if you are looking down on the positioner /

antenna from above.

MODE 1 = SERVICE / MAINTENANCE MODE:

When the Service / Maintenance Mode is initiated, the controller will not respond to any computer commands.

This allows service or maintenance issues to be addressed without the danger of the service technician being

injured. While in Mode 1, the controller can be commanded with both the CCW/DWN or CW/UP buttons to put

the positioner or positioners' into a stowed position for service or repair. When service is completed, the control

unit must be placed back into MODE 0 (from controller panel) for computer commands.

MODE 2 = PRESET MODE:

Preset mode is another Service / Maintenance oriented mode. When the Preset Mode is initiated, the controller

will not respond to any computer commands. Again this allows service or maintenance issues to be addressed

without injury. The user can program up to (10) Presets per Axis for use in stowing or rotating the positioner or

positioners' to a known heading for service or repair. Preset headings are programmed into the controller with

the use of the supplied M2 Setup Utility Software. Once the presets are programmed, the user selects with the

CCW / DWN and CW / UP buttons. Motion is initiated to the displayed preset heading after selecting the preset

and NOT pressing any button for 3 seconds. When service is completed, the control unit must be placed back

into MODE 0 (from controller panel) for computer commands.

ELEVATION "PRESET" HEADINGS

USER DEFINED PRESETS

AZIMUTH "PRESET" HEADINGS

POLARITY "PRESET" HEADINGS

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