RC3000 Antenna Controller | Chapter 2 | Installation |
2.3 Initial Configuration
Whereas Final Calibration (section 2.4) requires an open area with an unobstructed view of satellites, initial configuration may be done in any area (possibly a shop environment) where the antenna may be moved throughout its entire range of travel.
At this point, the installer will have to start operating the RC3000 from the front panel. Section 3 will need to be reviewed to perform the steps described below.
2.3.1 Software Initialization
Initial Power Application. Before powering the unit on for the first time, please confirm that the input voltage the unit is configured for matches the intended input supply voltage. See section 2.2.1.
Software Version Verification. When the RC3000 is turned on, a power up banner appears for 3 seconds. This banner indicates the software options enabled in the RC3000’s EPROM and PLD. The software option data shown should be checked to confirm that all desired options are available. See 1.2 (Controller Features) for a description of the various software options.
Enable Expert Access. To perform RC3000 programming steps described below, expert access permission must be enabled. Expert access permission is enabled as the factory default, but may have been turned off if this is not the initial system configuration attempt. See 3.3.1.1.1 (Expert Access Permission) for description of how to view/modify the expert access configuration item.
After installation is complete, expert access may be turned off to lessen risk of configuration settings being unintentionally modified. Disabling expert access will also present a less complex set of screens for normal operation.
Reset System Defaults. The RC3000 is shipped with the default parameters set for the particular mount and software options. Most of the default values stored in
If the RC3000 has previously been configured, the installer may want to reset the system defaults as described in 3.3.1.3.1. NOTE: the current value of all configuration items should be recorded prior to resetting system defaults.
System Definition. The SYSTEM DEFINITION configuration screen (3.3.1.2.1) allows the user to indicate whether or not the optional GPS receiver is present, if and how the fluxgate compass is mounted, whether or not the optional waveguide switch module is present, the size of the reflector in use and what mode the user prefers the RC3000 to go to upon power up. The user may also enter the unit's serial number for later reference.
GPS: 1 |
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COMPASS: | 1 | SN:1234 | WAVEGUIDE:0 |
MODE: | 2 | ANT_SIZE: 120 |
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<1>GPS PRESENT <0>NOT PRESENT
Follow the description in section 3.3.1.2.1 and set the SYSTEM DEFINTION items to the correct value for this installation.
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