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Research Concepts RC1500 User Manual

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Antenna Setup

19 RC1500B Quick Start Guide

Power up the RC1500.

Activate the LIMITS mode by first locating the following screen. Hit ENTER to proceed
past the prompt message.

POS SS

ENTER TO PROCEED
MODE TO EXIT LIM

MODE

Next you will be prompted with the following display.

POS SS

174 210
7 – SET Down LIM

MODE

Use the UP and DOWN keys to position the actuator. Hit the 7 key to set the Down
Limit.

Up Limit


10. In this step the ACU Up limit is set. Motor the antenna up until the position reading
is 260. Hit the 7 key to set the up limit. Once the up limit is set, the controller should
move to the CONFIG mode.

Slow Speed


The slow speed in the CONFIG mode can be adjusted to aid in initially locating the
satellite. It is best to set the slow speed to the value shown below.

POS SS

SLOW SPEED: 135
0 – 254

CFG

MODE