Research Concepts RC1000 - Manual (Page 12)

RC1000A Antenna Controller...........................................................6-7 Delete Mode 10
6.0 IN-DEPTH FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
6-1 Display Screen Familiarization
The display screen contains two lines with 16 characters per line.
The SATELLITE NAME is either chosen from a pre-defined list (see page 17) or assigned by
user in SET mode. In MAN mode, when the name is in capital letters, this denotes that the
controller is within one degree east or west of that particular satellite. When in small letters, the
controller is within 1-3 degrees east or west of the satellite position. When no name is shown,
the controller is not within this specified range of any satellite position assigned to memory.
The POSITION variable default shows the current position of the antenna as derived from the
position sensor pulse count. The range for antenna position is 10 to 980. This data will be
replaced with the polarization position while the SKEW buttons are being pressed, then will
default back to the antenna position. The range for the polarization position is P00-P99.
The MODE shown on the display is the current operational status of the positioner, and
determines the function of the Softkeys.
The KEY DESCRIPTION describes the current function of the A , B , and E keys. The program
utilizes the "Softkey" concept. This means that a key does not maintain a fixed function, but
instead is periodically redefined by software to fit a particular mode of operation. Therefore, the
function of the keys is determined by the MODE the user is currently in.