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• RC2500 Satellite Antenna Controller Manual
  • Table Of Contents
    • Chapter 1 – INTRODUCTION
      • 1.1 Organization of this Manual
      • 1.2 Before You Begin
    • Chapter 2 – BASIC FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
      • 2.1 Front Panel
      • 2.2 Changing Modes with the MODE Key
      • 2.3 Mode Descriptions
      • 2.4 Mode Access
      • 2.5 Expert Access
    • Chapter 3 – INSTALLATION/ SETUP
      • 3.1 Controller Versions
      • 3.2 Before You Begin
      • 3.3 Mechanical and Electrical Installation
        • 3.3.1 Azimuth Elevation and Polarization Resolvers
          • 3.3.1.1Resolver Resolution and Accuracy
          • 3.3.1.2Physical Mounting of Resolvers
          • 3.3.1.3Resolver Electrical Connections
        • 3.3.2 Antenna Interface Connections
          • 3.3.2.1 7134 Summary and Individual Limits Versions Connections
            • Antenna I/O Connector
            • Auxiliary I/O Connection
          • 3.3.2.29135 Version Connections
            • Antenna I/O Connector
            • Auxiliary I/O Connection
        • 3.3.3 AGC interface Connection
        • 3.3.4 PC Remote Control Interface Connection
      • 3.4 Software Configuration
        • 3.4.1Polarization Equipment Code
        • 3.4.2Reversing the Resolver Sense Direction.
        • 3.4.3Fast and Slow Speed Setting
        • 3.4.4Determine Offset Angles
        • 3.4.5Programming Satellites
        • 3.4.6Setting AZ/EL/POL Drive Parameters
        • 3.4.7Simultaneous Azimuth and Elevation Movement
    • Chapter 4 – Inclined Orbit Satellites
      • 4.1 Geostationary and Inclined Orbit Satellites
        • Figure 4.1 - Earth's Equatorial Plane
      • 4.2 RC2500B Tracking Algorithm
        • 4.2.1 STEP_TRACK
        • 4.2.2 PROGRAM_TRACK
        • 4.2.3 Intelli-Search
      • 4.3 Implementing the Tracking Algorithms
        • 4.3.1Location Information
        • 4.3.2Antenna Radiation Pattern
        • 4.3.3Real Time Clock
        • 4.3.4Receiver AGC Signal
      • 4.4 Configuring the Tracking System
        • 4.4.1 AGC Adjustment and Configuration
          • 4.4.1.1 Single Receiver - Single Frequency Band Inclined Orbit Satellite AGC Setup
          • 4.4.1.2 Single Receiver - Dual Frequency Band Inclined Orbit Satellite AGC Setup
          • 4.4.1.3 Using Two AGC Channels
          • 4.4.1.4 Amplifier Gain vs. Frequency Characteristics
        • 4.4.2 CONFIG Mode Data
        • 4.4.3 Initiating a Track on an Inclined Orbit Satellite
        • 4.4.4 Tracking Problems
      • 4.5 Inclined Orbit Satellite Setup Checklist
    • Chapter 5 – MODES In-Depth Function Description
      • 5.1 MANUAL Mode
      • 5.2 AUTO Mode
      • 5.3 REMOTE Mode
      • TRACK 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
      • 5.5 SETUP Mode
      • 5.6 RESET Mode
      • 5.7 DELETE Mode
      • 5.8 CONFIG Mode
        • 5.8.1 Reverse Sensor Direction
        • 5.8.2 Simultaneous Azimuth and Elevation Movement
        • 5.8.3 Remote Communication Parameters
        • 5.8.4 Position Display Offsets
        • 5.8.5 Polarization Equipment Code
        • 5.8.6 Azimuth, Elevation, and Polarization Drive Options
        • 5.8.7 Time and Date Settings
        • 5.8.8 Signal Strength Parameters
        • 5.8.9 Antenna Parameters
        • 5.8.10 Track Mode Parameters
          • 5.8.10.1 MAX TRACK ERROR
          • 5.8.10.2 SEARCH ENABLE
          • 5.8.10.3 SEARCH WIDTH
        • 5.8.11 Expert Access Flag
        • 5.8.12 Reset System Data
    • Chapter 6 – Specifications
    • Chapter 7 – TROUBLESHOOTING/ALARM CODES
      • 7.1 SYSTEM ERROR CODES
        • LOW BATTERY
        • ESTOP
        • MAINTENANCE
        • SUMMARY LIMIT
        • UP, DOWN, CW, CCW limits
        • ANT AZIM, ANT ELEV, ANT POL
        • AZIM SLOW SPEED, ELEV SLOW SPEED
        • COMM PORT
        • POL OPTIONS
        • AZ/EL OPTIONS
        • TIME/DATE
        • ANT/RCVR CONFIG
        • TRACK CONFIG
      • 7.2 TRACK MODE ERRORS
        • JAMMED
        • LIMIT
        • RUNAWAY
        • DRIVE
        • PEAK LIMIT
        • SYSTEM
        • CHECKSUM
      • 7.3 OPERATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
        • ANTENNA MUST BE PEAKED MANUALLY AFTER AN AUTO-MOVE
        • ANT AZIM, ANT ELEV or ANT POL ERRORS OCCUR
        • ENTRY SELECTED HOLDS INVALID DATA
        • GAPS IN THE TRACK TABLE
    • Appendix A – EXPERT ACCESS / RESET SYSTEM DATA CO
    • Appendix B – Field Upgrading
      • Updating RC2500 Antenna Controllers that are In-Service.
      • To Perform a Complete RC2500 System Reset
      • To Convert the RC2500 from 115VAC to 230VAC Operation:
      • RC2500 Non-Volatile Memory Items Worksheet 1
        • CONFIG MODE ITEMS
        • Satellite positions stored in memory
      • RC2500 Non-Volatile Memory Items Worksheet 2
        • CONFIG MODE ITEMS
        • Satellite positions stored in memory
    • Appendix C – RS-422 Serial Interface
      • RS-232 to RS-422 Protocol Converter
      • Software
    • Appendix D – The RCI RS422 Interface Specificatio
      • Introduction
      • Electrical Specifications
      • Physical Specifications
      • Data Format
      • Message Protocol
      • Message Format
        • Message Delimiters
        • Address Character
        • Command Character
        • Check Character
        • Message Timing
      • Command Restrictions
      • Slave State Diagram: Introduction
      • Mnemonics Description
      • States Description
    • Appendix E – RC2500 Communications Protocol
      • Revision History
      • Overview
      • Communications Parameters
    • Appendix F – Estimating Satellite Inclination
    • Appendix G – Schematics/ PCB Layouts
      • Processor Board - Layout
      • Processor Board - Core
      • Processor Board - Analog Input
      • Standard I/O Board
      • RC2500 Power - I/O Board
      • RC2500 I/O & Power Section - Input Section
      • RC2500 I/O & Power Section - Output Section
      • Harris 9135 I/O Board
      • RC2500 I/O & Power Section for Harris 9135 - Output Section
      • RC2500 I/O & Power Section for Harris 9135 - Input Section
    • Appendix H – Polarization Sensing with a Potentio
      • General Description
      • An Example
    • Appendix I – Replacing the SA 8840 Controller
      • Antenna I/O Connector
      • Auxiliary I/O Connection
    • Appendix J – Replacing the RSI/ Satcom 4010 Contr
    • Appendix K – Driving 36VDC Motors
      • Single Speed 36 VDC AIU for an Antenna with TVRO-type Actuators
        • 1.0 Scope
        • 2.0 Smart Booster
        • 2.1 Smart Booster Modifications
        • 2.2 Smart Booster I/O
        • 2.3 Smart Booster Documentation
        • 3.0 RC2500 Interface to the AIU
        • 3.1 Wiring Diagrams
    • Appendix L – Replacing the Electrospace 93C-23 Co
      • Antenna I/O Connector
      • Auxiliary I/O Connection
    • Appendix M – Replacing the Harris 7022
    • Appendix N – Replacing the NPL 9000
      • Antenna I/O Connector
      • Setting Soft Limits for RC2500 Controllers which Replace the NPL 9000
        • Introduction
        • Setting the Soft Limits
        • Corrupted Limits Alarm Messages
        • Soft Limits Theory of Operation
        • Resetting the Limits
    • Appendix O – Replacing the Andrew APC 100/ APC 30
      • LMKDS Input
        • Antenna I/O Connector
        • Auxiliary I/O Connection
      • Setting Soft Limits for RC2500 Controllers which Replace Andrew Products
        • Introduction
        • Setting the Soft Limits
        • Corrupted Limits Alarm Messages
        • Soft Limits Theory of Operation
        • Resetting the Limits
    • Appendix P – Using the RC2500
    • Appendix Q – Working with the SA 8151
      • Antenna I/O Connector
    • Appendix R – Working with the SSE Antenna Interfa
      • Antenna I/O Connector
    • Appendix S – Andrew Plug Compatible Controller
      • Hardware Description and Interconnects
        • Resolver Input Connector, J2
        • Auxiliary Input Connection, J4
        • Motor Control Connector, J5
      • Software Features
        • Setting Soft Limits for RC2500 Controllers which Replace Andrew Products
        • Introduction
        • Setting the Soft Limits
        • Corrupted Limits Alarm Messages
        • Soft Limits Theory of Operation
        • Resetting the Limits
    • Appendix T – Version 1.15 Addendum
    • Software Revision History
      • Software Version Number Suffix Legend
    • Firmware Revision History
  • Warranty
  • RC2500 Manual Revision History