RC3000 Antenna ControllerChapter 1Introduction

1.4 Specifications

 

 

 

RC3000ARC3000B

 

Physical

 

 

 

 

Size

 

19.0 inches x 3.5 inches x 17.5 inches

 

 

Weight

 

19 lbs13 lbs

 

 

 

115/230 VAC switchable 50/60Hz; 50W max

115 OR 230 VAC 50/60Hz; 50W

 

Input Power

 

Idle;850W max Antenna Moving; optionalmax Idle;850W max Antenna

 

 

universal inputMoving

 

 

 

115 VAC, 8Amp Slow-Blow; 230 VAC,4115VAC and 230VAC, 12 AMP Fast

 

Fusing

 

AMP Slow-BlowBlow

 

Temperature-20C to +50C0C to +50C

 

Humidity

 

35% to 85% (optional special-environmental kit available)

 

Antenna Drive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90VDC (3/4 HP max) for 115VAC,90

 

Azimuth/Elevation

 

12-36 VDC, 10 Amps maxor 180 VDC (1.5 HP max) for

 

 

230VAC input

 

Polarization

 

12-36 VDC, 10 Amps max

12 VDC, 1 Amp max

 

Electromechanical

 

28 VDC 300mA, or 115 VAC 1Amp115 VAC 1Amp max (specify on

 

Brakes (optional)

 

max(specify on order)order)

 

Waveguide/Switch

 

 

 

 

(optional)24VDC 2Amps max or 115VAC 1 Amp max (specify on order)

 

Position Sense

 

 

 

 

 

 

Potentiometer, 10-bit resolution standard; optional single phase pulse sensors

 

Azimuth

 

(Reed, Hall-Effect, Optical); optional resolver, 16-bit resolution

 

 

 

Inclinometer, 10-bit resolution standard; optional single phase pulse sensors (Reed,

 

Elevation

 

Hall-Effect, Optical); optional resolver, 16-bit resolution

 

Polarization

 

Potentiometer, 10-bit resolution standard; optional resolver, 16-bit resolution

 

 

 

Five- 12 VDC inputs, standard: EL Up, EL Down, EL Stow, AZ Stow, Pol Stow.Four

 

Limit Switch Inputs

 

additional inputs optional, mount dependent

 

 

Locate Mode

 

 

 

 

Elevation Accuracy

 

+0.2 degrees (typical)

 

 

Azimuth Accuracy

 

+1.5 degrees (typical)

 

 

Polarization Accuracy

 

+3 degrees (typical)

 

 

GPS Lockup Time

 

0 seconds (when configured for accessory powered GPS receiver)

 

VSAT Mode

 

Single key-press-to-locate-operation for untrained operators

 

 

 

full L-Band power detection to find strongest signal.(configurable to AGC voltage or

 

Autopeak Input

 

Beacon receiver output -15VDC to +15VDC; 2Mohm input impedance, two

 

 

channels)

 

 

Modem Receive-Lock

 

 

 

 

InputTTL or contact closure, (optional non-invasive modem lock detector available)

 

Track Mode

 

 

 

 

Antenna Size

 

0.4 – 12.0 meters

 

 

Tracking Accuracy

 

0.1 to 3.0 dB selectable; mount dependent

 

 

Maximum Inclination16 deg., standard

 

 

 

 

Step-Track, Memory-Track, Intelli-Searchtm , Program Track, optional Ephemeris

 

Tacking Modes

 

Track

 

 

Signal-Strength Input

 

-15VDC to +15VDC; 2Mohm input impedance, two channels

 

Non-volatile Memory

 

 

 

 

Backup

 

Duracell DL2450

 

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