Table Of Contents |
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NOTICE | 2 |
Introduction | 6 |
System Overview | 7 |
Key Features | 7 |
Minimum System Requirements | 8 |
USB Port Platform Controller Unit | 9 |
Parallel Port Platform Controller Unit | 10 |
Chapter 1 - Installation and Configuration | 12 |
Tripod and Elevation Unit Assembly | 13 |
Attaching the optional thrust | 14 |
Attaching the cables | 15 |
Installing the Software | 16 |
Connecting the Controller and Installing the drivers. (Blue USB models Only) | 16 |
Installing the Parallel Port drivers | 17 |
Installing the Userport.Sys Driver (Required for Windows NT, 2000, And XP Professional users) | 17 |
VEE Runtime I/O Configuration | 18 |
Calibrating/Setting the Vertical Movement to 0 Degrees | 20 |
Platform Positioning Test | 20 |
Special Installation Notes | 21 |
Measurement Settings | 24 |
Instrument Selection and Settings | 24 |
Chapter 2 - Software Overview | 24 |
Measurement Settings | 25 |
Receive Instrument | 25 |
Measurement Settings | 26 |
Calibration Settings | 27 |
Measurement Controls | 28 |
Post Measurement Options | 28 |
Meaurement Status and Displays | 29 |
Data Processing Introduction | 30 |
Data Registers | 31 |
Visualization Options | 32 |
Measurement Calculator | 34 |
Dipole Link Simulator | 34 |
Vertical Swing Correction | 34 |
Chapter 3 - Making Measurements | 35 |
Performing a Scalar Calibration | 36 |
Making a basic Horizontal/Azimuth Measurement | 37 |
Making a basic Vertical/Elevation Measurement | 37 |
Performing an AZ/EL Scan Measurement | 38 |
Chapter 4 - Using the Data Processing Feature | 40 |
Data Processing Screenshot | 40 |
Saving and Loading Measurement Data Sets | 41 |
Viewing and working with measurements in 3D | 42 |
Viewing and working with the Dynamic Amplitude Plot | 43 |
Using the Measurement Calculator / Register Math Function | 45 |
Exporting Data | 47 |
Using the Dipole and Isotropic Link | 49 |
Group Delay Function | 51 |
Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting and Service | 54 |
Troubleshooting | 54 |
Warranty Information | 55 |
Replacement Parts | 55 |
Contact Information | 55 |
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