Research Concepts RC4000 - Manual (Page 10)

RC4000 Antenna Controller Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.2 RC4000 Features
The RC4000 performs its functions via digital and analog electronic equipment interfaced to the antenna’s
motor drive and position sensor systems. This equipment is controlled through embedded software
algorithms run by the RC4000’s microcontroller.
The RC4000 ACU is designed to automate the operation of mobile (both vehicle mounted and
deployable) mounts. Features provided include:
- Automatic azimuth and elevation pointing solution calculation
- Optional GPS receiver for determination of antenna latitude and longitude
- Optional automatic tracking of inclined orbit satellites
- Automatic polarization control of rotating feeds
- Battery backed-up non-volatile memory for storing satellite locations and configuration data
- Automatic repositioning to stored satellites
- Small stackable boards for flexible ACU packaging
- Continuous monitoring of antenna drive status
- Support for multiple band satellite operations
- Multiple Heading Sensor (Compass) Options
- Fluxgate Compass
- Single Axis Compass
- GPS Compass (future)
- Multiple User Interface Options
- Optional Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and keypad for user interface
- Serial (RS-422/-232) remote control
- Ethernet remote control interfaces
- Red/Green Button
The following picture shows an example of the RC4000 boardset mounted in a weatherproof enclosure.