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AvL Technologies AAQ Antenna Controller User Manual

AvL Technologies AAQ Antenna Controller User Manual (195 pages)

Brand: AvL Technologies | Category: Controller | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 - Introduction

10
- Controller System Overview
  10
- Standard Hardware Components
  10
- Software Architecture
  11
  - Operating System
    11
  - Rom
    11
  - Pic
    11
  - Config
    11
  - Remote - GUI (Graphical User Interface)
    11
  - Module - Device
    12
  - Module - Function
    12
- Controller Hardware Specification
  12
- Definitions and Common Terms
  13
Chapter 2 - AAQ System Architecture & Hardware Overview

15
- Controller System Block Diagram
  15
  - The AAQ Enclosure Contains
    16
- AAQ Antenna System
  18
  - Avl Cable Drive System
    18
  - Motor Drives
    18
- AAQ Components
  19
  - Navigation Remote Input Output Module (RIOM)
    19
Chapter 3 - GUI Installation, Set-Up & Network Configuration

20
- Requirements
  20
- Installation
  22
- Network Settings
  25
  - Factory IP Addresses
    25
- AAQ Remote Network Settings Tool
  26
- IP Addressing and Networking Examples
  27
Chapter 4 - AAQ Remote .NET GUI

33
- Introduction
  33
- Interpreting the Display
  33
  - Main Window
    33
  - Connection Indicator
    34
  - RIOM (Remote Input Output Module) Indicators
    34
  - Scrolling Alarms
    34
  - Command Pane
    35
  - Manual Control Pane
    36
  - Heading Source
    36
  - Target Selection Pane
    37
  - Status Pane
    38
- File Menu
  39
  - Settings
    39
  - AAQ Support Files, Upload / Download
    44
  - Calibration
    46
  - RIOM Software Update
    48
  - Show Movement
    49
  - Edit GUI Layout
    50
  - Change Status Variables Displayed
    51
  - User Manager
    52
  - Lock
    54
  - Exit
    55
- View Menu
  55
  - Sensor Output
    55
  - Controller Configuration
    56
  - Profile System
    57
  - Dvb-S2 Control
    62
  - LNB Control
    63
  - Satellite List
    63
  - System Log
    65
  - Data Log
    66
  - Alarm List
    67
  - Device Window
    68
  - Graphic Controller Window
    69
- Login Menu
  73
- Help Menu
  74
  - About
    74
  - Version
    75
  - Troubleshoot
    76
Chapter 5 - Initial Setup, Basic Operation & Profile Examples

77
- Unpacking
  77
- Basic Connections
  78
- AAQ Remote Application (GUI) Installation
  79
  - Remove Previous Versions
    79
- Install the AAQ Remote
  79
- Power on and Boot
  80
- Initial Login and IP Settings
  80
- Command Functions
  81
  - Command Descriptions
    82
- Profile System
  83
  - Discussion on Profiles
    83
  - Configuration Parameter Types
    84
- Profile Examples
  85
  - Target Satellite Selection
    85
  - Simple Profile Example
    86
  - Add Profile
    87
  - Select Target
    87
  - Common Profile Adjustments
    88
  - Adjusting Motion Limits
    89
  - Modem Acquisition, Low Power Carrier
    90
  - Adjusting RSL Threshold
    92
  - Adding a Reference Satellite
    94
Chapter 6 - AAQ System Configuration Variables (Parameters)

98
- Introduction
  98
  - Core Parameters
    99
  - Target Parameters
    101
  - Signal Parameters
    102
  - Feed Parameters
    103
  - Optional
    104
- Hardware Safety & Mechanical Limits - Core
  105
  - Pedestal Limits
    105
  - Stow Position
    106
  - Reflector/Feed On/Off
    107
  - Interlocks
    108
- General System Set-Up - Core
  109
  - RSL Meter
    111
  - Navigation
    111
  - Manual Moves
    113
  - Acquisition
    114
  - Time
    115
  - Other Core Parameters
    117
- Automatic Operation - Target
  118
  - Target Satellite
    119
  - Target Sources
    121
  - Target Acquisition
    122
  - Other Target Based Parameters
    122
- Signal Source Based Parameters
  123
  - Acquisition
    124
  - Coarse Peaking
    124
  - Fine Peaking
    125
  - Cross Pattern - Coarse Peaking
    126
  - Cross Pattern - Fine Peaking
    126
  - Step Pattern Mode
    127
  - Step Pattern - Coarse Peaking
    128
  - Step Pattern - Fine Peaking
    128
  - Plateau Peaking
    129
  - Polarization Peaking
    129
  - Other Signal Based Parameters
    130
- Feed Based Parameters
  130
- Sensor Override
  132
  - Compass
    132
  - Gps
    133
  - Tilt
    133
- System Options
  133
  - NMEA Server
    133
  - Slide Motor Feed System
    134
  - Vector Compass
    134
  - Wing System
    135
Chapter 7 - Theory of Operation

135
- Introduction
  135
  - Auto-Point Antenna Basics
    136
- Antenna Drive System
  137
  - Azimuth Cable Drive
    137
  - Elevation Positioning
    142
  - Feed and Polarization Positioning
    146
- AAQ Controller System Detailed Description
  150
  - Modular / Parametric Software
    150
  - Operator Access Levels
    151
  - AAQ Configuration Items
    152
  - Antenna System Calibration
    153
  - Factory Test
    153
  - Power-On Calibration
    154
  - Product Lifetime
    154
- AAQ Controller Functional Description
  155
  - Pedestal Base Heading
    155
  - Sattant
    156
  - Reference Satellite Function
    157
  - Pedestal Tilt Compensation
    158
  - Satellite Pointing Solution
    158
  - Acquiring the Satellite Signal
    159
  - Signal Source = RSL
    161
  - Signal Source, Modem or Beacon Receiver
    163
  - Peaking on the Signal
    164
  - Coarse Peaking
    164
  - Fine Peaking
    166
  - Linear Polarization Optimization
    167
  - Tracking on the Signal (Optional)
    167
  - Step Track
    168
  - Two-Line Element (TLE) Track
    168
  - Position Hold
    169
  - Satellite Signal Properties
    169
  - Scintillation Effect
    169
  - Signal Sources
    170
  - Profile System
    171
- The Acquisition Process
  172
  - Power on and Boot
    172
  - Home Sequence
    172
  - Acquisition Sequence
    175
  - Peaking Sequence
    176
Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting

178
- Alarms & Messages
  178
  - Alarms
    178
  - Error Messages
    180
  - Prompts
    181
  - Running Messages with Associated Hex Code
    181
- Communicating with the GUI
  184
  - Comms. LED Indicator
    184
  - Remote IP Address
    184
  - Verifying Connections
    185
  - ACU Communication to Rioms
    185
- Modem Signal Source Not Found on Scan
  186
  - Verify Communication
    186
  - IP Addressing
    186
- Elevation and Azimuth Alignment
  187
  - Elevation Offset
    187
  - Azimuth Offset
    188
  - Recognizing a Failed Compass
    189
  - Changing the Compass Heading Sources
    190
- Recognizing a Failed GPS
  191
  - Changing to Manual GPS
    192
- Maintenance
  193
  - Annual Inspection
    193
- Contacting Customer Service
  194
  - Email Support
    194
  - Priority Telephone & Fax Support
    195

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