Research Concepts RC4000 - Manual (Page 14)

RC4000 Antenna Controller Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.5 Specifications
RC4000 BOARDSET
Physical
Size 6 1/16" x 7" x 3 3/4" (with RCI plate and RF board)
Weight 2.6 lbs.
Input Power
AC: 85 - 265 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz
DC: 20 - 28 VDC
Fusing 3 AMP Slow-Blow
Temperature -40 / +85 deg. C.
Humidity 35% to 85% (optional special-environmental kit available)
Antenna Drive
Azimuth/Elevation/Polarization 24 VDC / 8 Amps max
Electromechanical Brakes
(optional)
28 VDC 850 mA
Position Sense
Azimuth
Potentiometer, 12-bit resolution standard; optional single phase pulse
sensors (Reed, Hall-Effect, Optical); optional resolver, 16-bit resolution
Elevation
Inclinometer, 12-bit resolution standard; optional single phase pulse sensors
(Reed, Hall-Effect, Optical); optional resolver, 16-bit resolution
Polarization Potentiometer, 12-bit resolution standard; optional resolver, 16-bit resolution
Limit Switch Inputs
12 VDC inputs, standard: EL Up, EL Down, EL Stow, AZ Stow, Pol Stow
typical + additional inputs optional, mount dependent
Locate Mode
Elevation Accuracy +/- 0.02 degrees (typical)
Azimuth Accuracy +/- 0.10 degrees (typical)
Polarization Accuracy +/- 0.08 degrees (typical)
GPS Lockup Time 0 seconds (when configured for accessory powered GPS receiver)
VSAT Mode Single key-press-to-locate-operation for untrained operators
Autopeak Input
full L-Band power detection to find strongest signal.(configurable to AGC
voltage or Beacon receiver output -15VDC to +15VDC; 2Mohm input
impedance, two channels)
Modem Receive-Lock Input
TTL or contact closure, (optional non-invasive modem lock detector
available)
Track Mode
Antenna Size 0.4 – 12.0 meters
Tracking Accuracy 0.1 to 3.0 dB selectable; mount dependent
Maximum Inclination 16 deg., standard
Inclined Orbit Tracking Modes
Step-Track, Memory-Track, Intelli-Search™ , Program Track, optional
Ephemeris Track
Signal-Strength Input -10 VDC to +10 VDC; 2Mohm input impedance, two channels
Non-volatile Memory Backup Duracell DL2450