Research Concepts RC4000 User Manual
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2.1.2.4.11 SMB COAX................................................................................................................................................. 33
2.1.2.4.12 Ethernet ........................................................................................................................................................ 33
2.2
E
XTERNAL
E
QUIPMENT
...................................................................................................................................... 34
2.2.1 Electronic Clinometer................................................................................................................................ 34
2.2.2 External GPS Receiver .............................................................................................................................. 36
2.2.3 Fluxgate Compass...................................................................................................................................... 37
2.2.4 Single Axis Compass .................................................................................................................................. 38
2.2.5 LCD............................................................................................................................................................ 38
2.2.6 4x4 Keypad ................................................................................................................................................ 38
2.2.7 Local Jog Control Panel............................................................................................................................ 39
2.2.8 Handheld Remote Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 40
2.2.9 TBD............................................................................................................................................................ 40
3.0 SOFTWARE ....................................................................................................................................................... 41
3.1
O
PERATION
O
VERVIEW
...................................................................................................................................... 41
3.1.1 Modes......................................................................................................................................................... 41
3.1.2 Keypad Usage ............................................................................................................................................ 42
3.1.3 Data Entry ................................................................................................................................................. 44
3.1.4 Display Layout........................................................................................................................................... 45
3.1.5 Software Initialization................................................................................................................................ 46
3.2
O
PERATING
G
ROUP
............................................................................................................................................ 48
3.2.1 Manual Mode............................................................................................................................................. 49
3.2.1.1 Heading Fix ........................................................................................................................................................... 51
3.2.2 Menu Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 52
3.2.2.1 Deploy ................................................................................................................................................................... 53
3.2.2.2 Stow....................................................................................................................................................................... 54
3.2.2.3 Locate .................................................................................................................................................................... 55
3.2.2.3.1 Satellite Selection........................................................................................................................................... 56
3.2.2.3.2 LOCATE Automatic Movement .................................................................................................................... 58
3.2.2.3.3 Azimuth Scanning Autopeak ......................................................................................................................... 59
3.2.2.3.4 Spiral Search Autopeak.................................................................................................................................. 61
3.2.2.3.5 Terminal Peak Up .......................................................................................................................................... 62
3.2.2.3.6 Polarization Tilt Compensation...................................................................................................................... 62
3.2.2.4 Store ...................................................................................................................................................................... 63
3.2.2.5 Recall..................................................................................................................................................................... 64
3.2.2.6 Delete .................................................................................................................................................................... 64
3.2.2.7 Position.................................................................................................................................................................. 65
3.2.2.7.1 LAT/LON ...................................................................................................................................................... 65
3.2.2.7.2 HEADING ..................................................................................................................................................... 66
3.2.2.8 Settings .................................................................................................................................................................. 67
3.2.2.9 Track ..................................................................................................................................................................... 68
3.2.2.10 VSAT Mode ........................................................................................................................................................ 69
3.3
P
ROGRAMMING
G
ROUP
...................................................................................................................................... 72
3.3.1 Configuration Mode................................................................................................................................... 72
3.3.1.1 NORMAL ACCESS ITEMS................................................................................................................................. 74
3.3.1.1.1 Expert Access Permission .............................................................................................................................. 74
3.3.1.1.2 Preset Locations ............................................................................................................................................. 75
3.3.1.1.3 Preset Satellites .............................................................................................................................................. 76
3.3.1.2 INSTALLATION ACCESS ITEMS ..................................................................................................................... 77
3.3.1.2.1 System Definition .......................................................................................................................................... 77
3.3.1.2.2 Elevation Calibration ..................................................................................................................................... 78
3.3.1.2.3 Azimuth Calibration....................................................................................................................................... 79
3.3.1.2.4 Polarization Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 80
3.3.1.2.5 RF Signal Strength Factors ........................................................................................................................... 82
3.3.1.2.6 SS1 Signal Strength Factors.......................................................................................................................... 83
3.3.1.2.7 SS2 Signal Strength Factors.......................................................................................................................... 83
3.3.1.2.8 Autopeak ........................................................................................................................................................ 84
3.3.1.3 Super-User Access Items....................................................................................................................................... 85
3.3.1.3.1 Reset Defaults ................................................................................................................................................ 85
3.3.1.3.2 Azimuth Pot Drive ......................................................................................................................................... 86
3.3.1.3.3 Azimuth Pulse Drive ..................................................................................................................................... 87
3.3.1.3.4 Azimuth Drive Parameters ............................................................................................................................. 88
3.3.1.3.5 Elevation Pot Drive........................................................................................................................................ 90
3.3.1.3.6 Elevation Pulse Drive.................................................................................................................................... 91