Research Concepts RC4000 - Manual (Page 8)

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The RC4000 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) boardset consists of stackable set of cards allowing for
compact and flexible ACU packaging. The design and function of the RC4000 is derived from Research
Concepts Incorporated's previous generation mobile ACU, the RC3000.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUAL. Due to the complexity of the functions performed
by the RC4000, time invested in understanding its installation and operation will be well spent.
1.1 Manual Organization
The RC4000 boardset allows for ACU functionality to be packaged in varied configurations. Also many
hardware and software options are available for use with the RC4000 architecture. This manual is
organized to:
1) describe common hardware and software elements that will apply to all instances of the RC4000 and
2) provide a structure to allow definition of elements unique to a specific use of the RC4000
Chapter 1 summarizes the contents of the manual and highlights the functionality and features of the
RC4000.
Chapter 2 describes the RC4000 boardset hardware, interfaces and common external components.
Chapter 3 describes the core software features of the RC4000.
Chapter 4 covers RC4000 common installation and calibration procedures, provides help for system
troubleshooting and discusses detailed operational topics referred to in the manual
Chapter 5 supplies the expert access codes on a single page, which at management’s discretion, may be
removed to eliminate the possibility of inexperienced users inadvertently corrupting configuration data.
Additional appendices may accompany this manual to detail customization of the RC4000 for a specific
antenna system. A "MOUNT SPECIFIC DATA" appendix may detail unique functions and values unique
to a specific antenna mount. An "ENCLOSURE SPECIFIC DATA" appendix will detail mechanical and
electrical details on how the RC4000 is packaged. This appendix would not be supplied from RCI if the
boardset is not packaged in a RCI provided enclosure.
Separate appendices describe optional features of the RC4000. Some example appendices that could
accompany the manual if the option is present include:
APPENDIX REM : SERIAL-BASED REMOTE CONTROL
APPENDIX IP : IP-BASED REMOTE CONTROL
APPENDIX TRK - INCLINED ORBIT TRACKING
APPENDIX DVB - INTEGRATED DVB RECEIVER
APPENDIX BCN – INTEGRATED BEACON RECEIVER
APPENDIX TLE - TWO LINE ELEMENT TRACKING