Research Concepts RC2000C - Manual (Page 6)

4.4.4 Initiating a Track on an Inclined Orbit Satellite------------------------------------------------ 37
4.4.5 Tracking Problems ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39
4.5 Inclined Orbit Satellite Setup Checklist -------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
CHAPTER 5 MODES IN-DEPTH FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 41
5.1 MANUAL Mode ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
5.2 AUTO Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
5.3 REMOTE Mode------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 42
5.4 TRACK Mode -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
5.4.1 SEARCH Sub-mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 43
5.4.2 STEP TRACK Sub-mode------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 43
5.4.3 PROGRAM TRACK Sub-mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
5.4.4 TRACK Mode - ERROR Sub-mode ---------------------------------------------------------------- 44
5.4.5 TRACK MENU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
5.5 LIMITS Mode--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
5.6 SETUP Mode -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
5.7 RESET Mode -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
5.8 DELETE Mode------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
5.9 RE-SYNC Mode ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
5.10 CONFIG Mode------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
5.10.1 AutoPol --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
5.10.2 Simultaneous Azimuth and Elevation Movement------------------------------------------- 52
5.10.3 Remote Communication Parameters ----------------------------------------------------------- 52
5.10.4 Azimuth and Elevation Slow Speed Codes --------------------------------------------------- 53
5.10.5 Azimuth and Elevation Angle Display ---------------------------------------------------------- 53
5.10.6 Polarization Motor Option -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
5.10.7 Azimuth and Elevation Drive Options ---------------------------------------------------------- 55
5.10.8 Time and Date Settings------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 57
5.10.9 Signal Strength Parameters------------------------------------------------------------------------ 57
5.10.10 Antenna Parameters---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
5.10.11 Track Mode Parameters ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59
5.10.12 Expert Access Flag ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
5.10.13 Reset System Data------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 61
CHAPTER 6 SPECIFICATIONS 64
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING/ALARM CODES 65
7.1 System Error Codes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 65
7.2 Track Mode Errors------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
7.3 Operational Troubleshooting Tips --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 67
APPENDICES 70
Appendix A1 - Restoring Non-Volatile Memory------------------------------------------------------------------- 71
Appendix A2 - Recovering From Unexpected Memory Upsets---------------------------------------------- 72
Appendix B - Expert Access / Reset System Data Code ------------------------------------------------------ 73
Appendix C - RS-422 Serial Interface -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 74
Appendix D - The RCI RS422 Interface Specification----------------------------------------------------------- 76
Appendix E - RC2000C Communications Protocol-------------------------------------------------------------- 82
Appendix F - Controlling Antennas Powered by AC or Large DC Motors ------------------------------- 94
Appendix G - Procedure for Determining Satellite Inclination----------------------------------------------100