Document Outline

• TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
  • 1.1Organization of this Manual
  • 1.2Before You Begin
• Chapter 2 BASIC FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
  • 2.1Front Panel
  • 2.2Changing Modes with the MODE Key
  • 2.3Mode Descriptions
  • 2.4Mode Access
  • 2.5Expert Access
  • 2.6AutoPol
• Chapter 3 INSTALLATION/SETUP
  • 3.1Before You Begin
  • 3.2Mechanical and Electrical Installation
  • 3.3Optional Polarization Control
    • • Verifying Pot Center Position
      • Centering the Pot
  • 3.4Setting Azimuth and Elevation Limits
    • 3.4.1 Motor Drive Polarity
    • 3.4.2 Setting Limits
  • 3.5Slow Speed Adjustment
  • 3.6Programming Geostationary Satellites
  • 3.7Angle Display of Az/El Position Data
  • 3.8AutoPol
  • 3.9Simultaneous Azimuth and Elevation Movement
  • 3.10Installation and Setup Checklist
• Chapter 4 INCLINED ORBIT SATELLITES
  • 4.1Geostationary and Inclined Orbit Satellites
  • 4.2RC2000C Tracking Algorithm
    • 4.2.1 STEP_TRACK
    • 4.2.2 PROGRAM_TRACK
    • 4.2.3 Intelli-Search
  • 4.3Implementing the Tracking Algorithms
    • 4.3.1 Location Information
    • 4.3.2 Antenna Scale Factors
    • 4.3.3 Antenna Radiation Pattern
    • 4.3.4 Real Time Clock
    • 4.3.5 Receiver AGC Signal
  • 4.4Configuring the Tracking System
    • 4.4.1 AGC Adjustment and Configuration
      • Single Receiver - Single Frequency Band Inclined Orbit Satellite AGC Setup
      • Single Receiver - Dual Frequency Band Inclined Orbit Satellite AGC Setup
      • Using Two AGC Channels
      • Amplifier Gain vs. Frequency Characteristics
    • 4.4.2 Initializing the Antenna Scale Factors
      • Elevation Scale Factor
      • Elev Scale Factor from Manufacturer's Specifications
    • 4.4.3 CONFIG Mode Data
    • 4.4.4 Initiating a Track on an Inclined Orbit Satellite
    • 4.4.5 Tracking Problems
  • 4.5Inclined Orbit Satellite Setup Checklist
• Chapter 5 MODES IN-DEPTH FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
  • 5.1MANUAL Mode
  • 5.2AUTO Mode
  • 5.3REMOTE Mode
  • 5.4TRACK Mode
    • 5.4.1 SEARCH Sub-mode
    • 5.4.2 STEP TRACK Sub-mode
    • 5.4.3 PROGRAM TRACK Sub-mode
    • 5.4.4 TRACK Mode - ERROR Sub-mode
    • 5.4.5 TRACK MENU
      • VIEW
      • MODIFY
      • Entry NameRangeDescription
      • REPEAK, SEARCH, or ALIGN
      • Sub-modeXXXXXXAction
  • 5.5LIMITS Mode
    • • • • • THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS ON ANTENNA MOVEMENT
  • 5.6SETUP Mode
    • • User-Defined Satellite Names
  • 5.7RESET Mode
  • 5.8DELETE Mode
  • 5.9RE-SYNC Mode
  • 5.10CONFIG Mode
    • 5.10.1 AutoPol
    • 5.10.2 Simultaneous Azimuth and Elevation Movement
    • 5.10.3 Remote Communication Parameters
    • 5.10.4 Azimuth and Elevation Slow Speed Codes
    • 5.10.5 Azimuth and Elevation Angle Display
    • 5.10.6 Polarization Motor Option
    • 5.10.7 Azimuth and Elevation Drive Options
    • 5.10.8 Time and Date Settings
    • 5.10.9 Signal Strength Parameters
    • 5.10.10 Antenna Parameters
    • 5.10.11 Track Mode Parameters
      • MAX TRACK ERROR
      • SEARCH ENABLE
      • SEARCH WIDTH
    • 5.10.12 Expert Access Flag
    • 5.10.13 Reset System Data
• Chapter 6 SPECIFICATIONS
• Chapter 7 TROUBLESHOOTING/ALARM CODES
  • 7.1System Error Codes
  • 7.2Track Mode Errors
  • 7.3Operational Troubleshooting Tips
• APPENDICES
  • Appendix A1 - Restoring Non-Volatile Memory
  • Appendix A2 - Recovering From Unexpected Memory Upsets
  • Appendix B - Expert Access / Reset System Data Code
  • Appendix C - RS-422 Serial Interface
    • • RS-232 to RS-422 Protocol Converter
      • Software
  • Appendix D - The RCI RS422 Interface Specification
    • • Introduction
      • Electrical Specifications
      • Physical Specifications
      • RS-422 Protocol
      • Data Format
      • Message Protocol
      • Message Format
      • Message Delimiters
      • Address Character
      • Command Character
      • Check Character
      • Message Timing
      • Command Restrictions
      • Slave State Diagram: Introduction
      • Mnemonics Description
  • Appendix E - RC2000C Communications Protocol
  • Appendix F - Controlling Antennas Powered by AC or Large DC Motors
  • Appendix G - Procedure for Determining Satellite Inclination
  • Appendix H – Schematics & PCB Layouts
    • • • • FIGURE A-1 DRIVE TRANSFER FUNCTION
          • FIGURE A-2 DRIVE BOARD LAYOUT
          • FIGURE A-3 PROCESSOR BOARD LAYOUT
          • COMM PORT WIRING LEGEND
          • RC1KADP CONVERSION
          • RC1KADP SCHEMATIC
          • RC2KPOL SCHEMATIC
          • DRIVE BOARD SCHEMATICPROCESSOR BOARD SCHEMATIC
          • RC2KHPP SCHEMATIC
• WARRANTY