TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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1.0 INTRODUCTION | 1 |
1.1 MANUAL ORGANIZATION | 1 |
1.2 RC3000 FEATURES | 3 |
1.3 THEORY OF OPERATION | 5 |
1.3.1 Controller Description | 5 |
1.3.2 System Interface Requirements | 6 |
1.3.3 Operational Overview | 7 |
1.3.4 Antenna Pointing Solution | 9 |
1.3.5 Timekeeping | 11 |
1.3.6 Drive System | 11 |
1.3.7 Polarization Control | 13 |
1.3.8 Magnetic Variation | 14 |
1.3.9 System Performance | 15 |
1.4 SPECIFICATIONS | 16 |
2.0 INSTALLATION | 17 |
2.1 EQUIPMENT MOUNTING | 18 |
2.1.1 RC3000 Antenna Controller | 18 |
2.1.2 GPS Receiver | 19 |
2.1.3 Fluxgate Compass | 20 |
2.1.4 Electronic Clinometer | 22 |
2.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS | 24 |
2.2.1 Power Entry | 25 |
2.2.2 Motor Drive | 26 |
2.2.3 Drive Sense | 27 |
2.2.4 Limit Switches | 28 |
2.2.5 Signal Strength | 29 |
2.2.6 Navigation Sensors | 30 |
2.2.7 Accessories | 31 |
2.2.8 RF Autopeak | 32 |
2.2.9 Hand Held Remote | 33 |
2.2.10 Pulse Sensors | 35 |
2.2.11 Remote Control | 38 |
2.2.12 Waveguide Switch | 39 |
2.2.13 Resolver Inputs | 40 |
2.3 INITIAL CONFIGURATION | 41 |
2.3.1 Software Initialization | 41 |
2.3.2 Elevation Calibration | 43 |
2.3.3 Azimuth Calibration | 47 |
2.3.4 Polarization Calibration | 50 |
2.3.5 Fast/Slow Motor Speed | 53 |
2.3.6 Pulse Sensor Checkout | 53 |
2.3.7 Drive System Checkout | 53 |
2.3.8 Navigation Sensor Communication | 53 |
2.4 FINAL CALIBRATION | 54 |
2.4.1 Compass Calibration | 54 |
2.4.2 Azimuth and Elevation Alignment | 55 |
2.4.3 Signal Strength Adjustment | 57 |
2.4.3.1 | 57 |
2.4.3.2 Signal Strength Channel | 57 |
2.4.3.3 Signal Strength Channel Calibration | 58 |
2.4.3.4 Amplifier Gain vs. Frequency Characterization | 59 |
2.4.4 Pulse Scale Factors | 60 |
2.4.5 Operational Presets | 62 |
2.4.6 Miscellaneous Adjustments | 62 |
2.4.7 Mechanizing Automatic Locates | 62 |