Research Concepts RC2000A - Manual (Page 20)

20 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation
Chapter 3 INSTALLATION/SETUP
This chapter guides the user through the installation and the initial software setup. The procedures
outlined in this chapter cover the mechanical and electrical installation of the unit, setting the azimuth
and elevation limits, determining the azimuth and elevation slow speed parameters, and programming
the satellite positions into non-volatile memory.
3.1 Before You Begin
Before installing the unit the installer must ensure that the line voltage is correct, the controller's
memory has been cleared, and that he or she is familiar enough with the mode system described in
Chapter 2 to place the controller in any desired mode. All units are shipped from the factory with
memory cleared and an appropriate line cord for the line voltage requested.
If the line cord received with the unit is not appropriate for the power available at the installation site, the
installer should check the controller to ensure that the proper line voltage has been selected.
The RC2000 can be configured to operate on either 115 VAC or 230 VAC. The AC input voltage that
the unit is currently configured for is displayed in a window located in the fuse holder. The fuse holder
is a component of the power entry assembly located in the back panel. To change the AC input voltage
selection, remove the fuse holder, pull out and reverse the jumper assembly (on which the ‘115’ and
‘230’ labels are located). The fuse holder is designed to accommodate 1/4” by 1 1/4” fuses. If the
RC2000 is configured for 115 VAC operation or 230 VAC operation, use a 6 amp AGC (fast-blow) fuse.
A diagram showing the power entry module is located in Appendix B, Field Upgrading.
When the AC line voltage has been verified, and before any of the antenna wiring has been connected,
the installer should become familiar with the controller's user interface. It is not necessary to understand
every aspect of the controller's operation to install the unit, but the installer should be familiar with the
mode structure of the RC2000 and be able to use the MODE key to place the controller in any of the
modes described in Chapter 2.
When the unit is powered up, it should be verified that the controller goes to MANUAL mode ('MANUAL'
displayed in the upper right hand corner of the LCD). Before the controller is shipped from the factory,
the memory is cleared. If the unit does not power up in Manual mode or if the memory is corrupted, the
installer should perform a system reset to place the controller into a known state before proceeding with
the installation.
To perform a system reset:
1. Use the MODE key to place the controller into CONFIG mode ('CONFIG' displayed in the upper
right hand corner of the LCD).
2. Use the SCROLL DOWN and SCROLL UP keys to bring up the 'Reset System Data' screen. If the
'Reset System Data' item does not appear, the Expert Access Flag (see section 2.5) may need to
be reset.
3. To inspect the status of the Expert Access Flag use the SCROLL DOWN key (while still in CONFIG
mode) to bring up the Expert Access CONFIG mode item. If a 1 does not appear in the data entry
field, enter the 5 digit code described in section 2.5 to toggle the Expert Access Flag on. This will
allow access to the Reset System Data CONFIG mode item.
4. At the Reset System Data screen enter the same 5 digit code followed by the ENTER key.
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