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RESEARCH CONCEPTS RC2000C Manual (124 pages)

AZ/EL TRACKING ANTENNA CONTROLLER

Brand: RESEARCH CONCEPTS | Category: Controller | Size: 2.83 MB

Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 Introduction

9
- Organization of this Manual
  10
- Before You Begin
  10
Chapter 2 Basic Function Description

11
- Front Panel
  11
- Changing Modes with the MODE Key
  12
- Mode Descriptions
  13
- Mode Access
  16
- Expert Access
  16
- Autopol
  16
Chapter 3 Installation/Setup

18
Chapter 4 Inclined Orbit Satellites

30
- Geostationary and Inclined Orbit Satellites
  30
- RC2000C Tracking Algorithm
  32
  - Step_Track
    33
  - Program_Track
    34
  - Intelli-Search
    34
- 4.3 Implementing the Tracking Algorithms
  36
  - Location Information
    36
  - Antenna Scale Factors
    36
  - Antenna Radiation Pattern
    36
  - Real Time Clock
    37
  - Receiver AGC Signal
    37
- Configuring the Tracking System
  37
- Inclined Orbit Satellite Setup Checklist
  48
Chapter 5 Modes In-Depth Function Description

49
- MANUAL Mode
  49
- AUTO Mode
  49
- REMOTE Mode
  50
- TRACK Mode
  50
  - SEARCH Sub-Mode
    51
  - STEP TRACK Sub-Mode
    51
  - PROGRAM TRACK Sub-Mode
    52
  - TRACK Mode - ERROR Sub-Mode
    52
  - Track Menu
    52
- LIMITS Mode
  54
- SETUP Mode
  55
- RESET Mode
  57
- DELETE Mode
  58
- RE-SYNC Mode
  59
- 5.10 CONFIG Mode
  59
Chapter 6 Specifications

72
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting/Alarm Codes

73

RESEARCH CONCEPTS RC2000C Manual (117 pages)

Polar Satellite Tracking Antenna Controller

Brand: RESEARCH CONCEPTS | Category: Controller | Size: 2.66 MB

Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 Introduction

7
- Organization of this Manual
  8
- Before You Begin
  8
Chapter 2 Basic Function Description

9
- Front Panel
  9
- Changing Modes with the MODE Key
  10
- Mode Descriptions
  11
- Mode Access
  14
- Expert Access
  14
- Autopol
  14
Chapter 3 Installation/Setup

15
Chapter 4 Inclined Orbit Satellites

29
- Geostationary and Inclined Orbit Satellites
  29
- RC2000C Tracking Algorithm
  31
  - Step_Track
    32
  - Program_Track
    33
  - Intelli-Search
    33
- Implementing the Tracking Algorithms
  35
  - Location Information and Antenna Mount Type
    35
  - Antenna Scale Factors
    35
  - Antenna Radiation Pattern
    35
  - Real Time Clock
    35
  - Receiver AGC Signal
    36
  - Antenna Geo Elevation Position
    36
- Configuring the Tracking System
  36
- Inclined Orbit Satellite Setup Checklist
  46
Chapter 5 Modes In-Depth Function Description

47
- MANUAL Mode
  47
- AUTO Mode
  47
- REMOTE Mode
  48
- TRACK Mode
  48
  - SEARCH Sub-Mode
    49
  - STEP TRACK Sub-Mode
    49
  - PROGRAM TRACK Sub-Mode
    50
  - TRACK Mode - ERROR Sub-Mode
    50
  - Track Menu
    50
- LIMITS Mode
  52
- SETUP Mode
  53
- RESET Mode
  55
- DELETE Mode
  56
- RE-SYNC Mode
  58
- 5.10 CONFIG Mode
  58
  - Autopol
    58
  - Simultaneous Azimuth and Elevation Movement
    59
  - Remote Communication Parameters
    59
  - Azimuth and Elevation Slow Speed Codes
    60
  - Geo Elevation Position
    60
  - Polarization Motor Option
    60
  - Azimuth and Elevation Drive Options
    61
  - Time and Date Settings
    63
  - Signal Strength Parameters
    63
  - Antenna Parameters
    63
  - Track Mode Parameters
    65
  - Expert Access Flag
    66
  - Reset System Data
    67
Chapter 6 Specifications

69
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting/Alarm Codes

70
- System Error Codes
  70
- Track Mode Errors
  72
- Operational Troubleshooting Tips
  72
Appendix A1 - Restoring Non-Volatile Memory

75
Appendix A2 - Recovering from Unexpected Memory Upsets

76
Appendix B - Expert Access / Reset System Data Code

77
Appendix C - Rs-422 Serial Interface

78
- Appendix D - the RCI RS-422 Interface Specification
  
  79
- Appendix E - RC2000C Communications Protocol
  
  85
Appendix F - Controlling Antennas Powered by Ac or Large DC Motors

96
Appendix G - Procedure for Determining Satellite Inclination

102
Appendix H - Schematics & Pcb Layouts

106
- Warranty
  117

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RESEARCH CONCEPTS RC2000C Manual (124 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Basic Function Description

Chapter 3 Installation/Setup

Chapter 4 Inclined Orbit Satellites

Chapter 5 Modes In-Depth Function Description

Chapter 6 Specifications

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting/Alarm Codes

Appendix A1 - Restoring Non-Volatile Memory

Appendix A2 - Recovering from Unexpected Memory Upsets

Appendix B - Expert Access / Reset System Data Code

Appendix C - RS-422 Serial Interface

Appendix D - the RCI RS422 Interface Specification

Appendix E - RC2000C Communications Protocol

Appendix F - Controlling Antennas Powered by AC or Large DC Motors

Appendix G - Procedure for Determining Satellite Inclination