Research Concepts RC3000 - Manual (Page 5)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 M ANUAL O RGANIZATION ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 RC3000 F EATURES .............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 T HEORY OF O PERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3.1 Controller Description ................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3.2 System Interface Requirements .................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.3 Operational Overview .................................................................................................................................. 7
1.3.4 Antenna Pointing Solution ........................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.5 Timekeeping ............................................................................................................................................... 11
1.3.6 Drive System............................................................................................................................................... 11
1.3.7 Polarization Control .................................................................................................................................. 13
1.3.8 Magnetic Variation .................................................................................................................................... 14
1.3.9 System Performance ................................................................................................................................... 15
1.4 S PECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 16
2.0 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................ 17
2.1 E QUIPMENT M OUNTING ..................................................................................................................................... 18
2.1.1 RC3000 Antenna Controller....................................................................................................................... 18
2.1.2 GPS Receiver.............................................................................................................................................. 19
2.1.3 Fluxgate Compass ...................................................................................................................................... 20
2.1.4 Electronic Clinometer ................................................................................................................................ 22
2.2 E LECTRICAL C ONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 24
2.2.1 Power Entry................................................................................................................................................ 25
2.2.2 Motor Drive................................................................................................................................................ 26
2.2.3 Drive Sense................................................................................................................................................. 27
2.2.4 Limit Switches ............................................................................................................................................ 28
2.2.5 Signal Strength ........................................................................................................................................... 29
2.2.6 Navigation Sensors..................................................................................................................................... 30
2.2.7 Accessories ................................................................................................................................................. 31
2.2.8 RF Autopeak............................................................................................................................................... 32
2.2.9 Hand Held Remote ..................................................................................................................................... 33
2.2.10 Pulse Sensors ........................................................................................................................................... 35
2.2.11 Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................ 38
2.2.12 Waveguide Switch .................................................................................................................................... 39
2.2.13 Resolver Inputs......................................................................................................................................... 40
2.3 I NITIAL C ONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................................... 41
2.3.1 Software Initialization ................................................................................................................................ 41
2.3.2 Elevation Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 43
2.3.3 Azimuth Calibration ................................................................................................................................... 47
2.3.4 Polarization Calibration ............................................................................................................................ 50
2.3.5 Fast/Slow Motor Speed .............................................................................................................................. 53
2.3.6 Pulse Sensor Checkout ............................................................................................................................... 53
2.3.7 Drive System Checkout............................................................................................................................... 53
2.3.8 Navigation Sensor Communication............................................................................................................ 53
2.4 F INAL C ALIBRATION .......................................................................................................................................... 54
2.4.1 Compass Calibration.................................................................................................................................. 54
2.4.2 Azimuth and Elevation Alignment .............................................................................................................. 55
2.4.3 Signal Strength Adjustment ........................................................................................................................ 57
2.4.3.1 L-Band Power Detector ......................................................................................................................................... 57
2.4.3.2 Signal Strength Channel ........................................................................................................................................ 57
2.4.3.3 Signal Strength Channel Calibration...................................................................................................................... 58
2.4.3.4 Amplifier Gain vs. Frequency Characterization .................................................................................................... 59
2.4.4 Pulse Scale Factors .................................................................................................................................... 60
2.4.5 Operational Presets.................................................................................................................................... 62
2.4.6 Miscellaneous Adjustments ........................................................................................................................ 62
2.4.7 Mechanizing Automatic Locates ................................................................................................................ 62