Research Concepts RC2500 - Manual (Page 4)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Organization of this Manual 1
1.2 Before You Begin 1
CHAPTER 2 – BASIC FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 2
2.1 Front Panel 2
2.2 Changing Modes with the MODE Key 4
2.3 Mode Descriptions 4
2.4 Mode Access 7
2.5 Expert Access 7
CHAPTER 3 – INSTALLATION/ SETUP 8
3.1 Controller Versions 8
3.2 Before You Begin 8
3.3 Mechanical and Electrical Installation 9
3.3.1 Azimuth Elevation and Polarization Resolvers 11
3.3.1.1 Resolver Resolution and Accuracy 11
3.3.1.2 Physical Mounting of Resolvers 11
3.3.1.3 Resolver Electrical Connections 13
3.3.2 Antenna Interface Connections 13
3.3.2.1 7134 Summary and Individual Limits Versions Connections 15
3.3.2.2 9135 Version Connections 17
3.3.3 AGC interface Connection 19
3.3.4 PC Remote Control Interface Connection 19
3.4 Software Configuration 20
3.4.1 Polarization Equipment Code 20
3.4.2 Reversing the Resolver Sense Direction. 20
3.4.3 Fast and Slow Speed Setting 21
3.4.4 Determine Offset Angles 21
3.4.5 Programming Satellites 22
3.4.6 Setting AZ/EL/POL Drive Parameters 22
3.4.7 Simultaneous Azimuth and Elevation Movement 23
CHAPTER 4 – INCLINED ORBIT SATELLITES 25
4.1 Geostationary and Inclined Orbit Satellites 25
4.2 RC2500B Tracking Algorithm 27
4.2.1 STEP_TRACK 28
4.2.2 PROGRAM_TRACK 29
4.2.3 Intelli-Search 29
4.3 Implementing the Tracking Algorithms 31
4.3.1 Location Information 31
4.3.2 Antenna Radiation Pattern 31
4.3.3 Real Time Clock 32
4.3.4 Receiver AGC Signal 32
4.4 Configuring the Tracking System 32
4.4.1 AGC Adjustment and Configuration 32
4.4.1.1 Single Receiver - Single Frequency Band Inclined Orbit Satellite AGC Setup 33
4.4.1.2 Single Receiver - Dual Frequency Band Inclined Orbit Satellite AGC Setup 35
4.4.1.3 Using Two AGC Channels 36
4.4.1.4 Amplifier Gain vs. Frequency Characteristics 36
4.4.2 CONFIG Mode Data 37
4.4.3 Initiating a Track on an Inclined Orbit Satellite 38
4.4.6 Tracking Problems 39
4.5 Inclined Orbit Satellite Setup Checklist 40
CHAPTER 5 – MODES IN-DEPTH FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 40
5.1 MANUAL Mode 40
5.2 AUTO Mode 41
5.3 REMOTE Mode 41
5.4 TRACK Mode 41
5.4.1 SEARCH Sub-mode 42
5.4.2 STEP TRACK Sub-mode 43
5.4.3 PROGRAM TRACK Sub-mode 43
5.4.4 TRACK Mode - ERROR Sub-mode 44
5.4.5 TRACK MENU 44
5.5 SETUP Mode 46