AvL Technologies AAQ IntelliTrack Module Manual instruction

AAQ IntelliTrack
Module
Setup & Operation Guide
Revision R11.9.0
Documentation of the IntelliTrack tracking method, module, configuration, and
behavior when used with the AvL Technologies antenna system
Appendix S
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Revision History
Date
Revision
Revision
By
Approved
By
Comments
3/15/16
Rev. 1.0
WL
Initial Release for 11.6
6/28/16
Rev. 11.6.0
WL
Change to revision sequence and
updates to 11.6
9/17/16
Rev. X11.7
WL
Updates for X11.7
10/24/16
Rev.
R11.8.0
JF/WL
Updates for 11.8
4/18/17
Rev.
R11.9.0
WL
JF
Updates for R11.9.0 and new template
Contents
Revision History .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Figures.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
2. Setup Guide ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1. Hardware............................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2. Software ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.3. Hardware Connection...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3.1. Serial Communication Connection .................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3.2. Ethernet Communication Connection.............................................................................................................................. 3
3. Configuration................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
3.1. Core Configuration Items ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2. Target Configuration Items ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3. Signal Configuration Items ..........................................................................................................................................................12
3.4. Feed Configuration Items.............................................................................................................................................................14
4. Operation .....................................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.1. Functional Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................14
4.1.2 IntelliTrack Concepts ............................................................................................................................................................14
4.1.3 IntelliTrack Operation ..........................................................................................................................................................17
4.2. Sensor outputs ..................................................................................................................................................................................19
4.3. Module Windows .............................................................................................................................................................................21
4.3.1. Device Window ........................................................................................................................................................................21
4.3.2. Device Control Window........................................................................................................................................................21
5. Issues and troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................................................21

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Figures
Figure 1 –Version Information................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Figure 2 –Core Configuration, Keyword IntelliTrack..................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 3 - Core configuration, search "avl compass"....................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 4 - Core configuration, search "source" .................................................................................................................................. 6
Figure 5 - Core configturation, search "manual" ............................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 6 - Target configuration, search "track; skip; ref" .............................................................................................................. 9
Figure 7 - Signal configuration, search "intellitrack" ....................................................................................................................12
Figure 8 - Topographic Coordinate System.......................................................................................................................................15
Figure 9 - Earth-Centered Internal Coordinate System ...............................................................................................................15
Figure 10 - Earth-Centered Inertial Vector Solution .....................................................................................................................16
Figure 11- Representative Inclined Geostationary Geodetic Path ..........................................................................................17
Figure 12 - AAQ GUI Commands.............................................................................................................................................................18
Figure 13 - Sensor Output, Search IntelliTrack................................................................................................................................19
1. Introduction
The IntelliTrack Module is tracking software that performs regular step tracking while measuring
signal power. With this information the module is able to produce a model with a custom
mathematical algorithm that provides accurate tracking after the model is built by the software.
This process is much more accurate than other tracking methods, such as simple step tracking,
when used to track target satellites with highly inclined orbits. This document describes the concepts
required to use the AvL AAQ IntelliTrack Module and provides a detailed explanation of the associated
module configuration items that are accessible through the AAQ GUI as part of the AvL AAQ Controller.

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2. Setup Guide
2.1. Hardware
No additional hardware is required for the operation of this module.
2.2. Software
Be sure that “AAQRemote”, “AAQ.rom” & “IntelliTrack.ver.mod” line items are at or above the
versions shown below:
Figure 1 –Version Information
2.3. Hardware Connection
2.3.1. Serial Communication Connection
Serial connection is not an option for the hardware associated with this module.
2.3.2. Ethernet Communication Connection
An Ethernet connection is not an option for the hardware associated with this module.

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3. Configuration
3.1. Core Configuration Items
Path
Main Window → View → Configuration
Level 4
The IntelliTrack module uses configuration items to allow the user to tailor the module's
operation and its interaction with the AAQ controller. These configuration items are located in
the Core, Target, and Signal tabs of the Configuration Window based on their scope.
Figure 2 –Core Configuration, Keyword IntelliTrack
Long Name
Level
Type
Value Range
Documentation
IntelliTrack Model Clear
4
Choice
“Yes”, “No”
Whether or not to clear all IntelliTrack
tracking memory when not tracking
IntelliTrack Reflector Size (m)
4
Float
0.1 to 20
The size of the currently mounted reflector,
defined in meters

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IntelliTrack Model Clear –Whether or not to clear all IntelliTrack tracking memory when not
tracking. For typical IntelliTrack tracking operation, the IntelliTrack Model information is maintained
until replaced by new data. Set IntelliTrack Model Clear to “No”. This will take effect whenever the
module enters or exits tracking.
Note - This configuration item will clear the model data for all targets.
IntelliTrack Reflector Size –The size of the reflector currently mounted on the antenna system,
defined in meters. This is used to calculate the antenna’s half power beam width for scanning and
tracking.
Figure 3 - Core configuration, search "avl compass"
Long Name
Level
Type
Value Range
Documentation
AvL Compass Com Port
4
String
-
The computer device filename for the
communications port used.
AvL Compass Com Port
Settings
4
String
-
The communications parameters for the comm
port in the form of BaudRate DataBits StopBits
Parity (ie 9600 8 1 0) where parity values are 0
for none and 1 for even.
AvL Compass Com Port –This should be set to “192.168.0.63” if the NAV RIOM GPS is being used as
a Time Source or left blank otherwise. If this configuration item is changed, the antenna must be
power cycled before the change will take effect.
AvL Compass Com Port Settings –This should be set to “9760” if the NAV RIOM GPS is being used as
a Time Source or left blank otherwise. If this configuration item is changed, the antenna must be
power cycled before the change will take effect.
The settings below can be used to provide manual overrides in the case of NAV RIOM GPS
or Vector Compass failure.

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Figure 4 - Core configuration, search "source"
Figure 5 - Core configuration, search "manual"

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Long Name
Level
Type
Value Range
Documentation
Primary Heading Source
4
Choice
No compass, GPS,
Compass, Manual,
SatTant, Vector
Compass, AvL GPS
Set to Compass, Manual, or Vector
Compass
Heading for Manual Compass
4
Float
0.0 to 360.0
Heading to be used if Heading Source is
set to Manual
Time Source
4
Choice
None, NTP, NAV
RIOM GPS, XML
Set to Nav RIOM GPS, Vector Compass
GPS or Manual
Manual Time Offset Date
4
String
-
The Date for Manual Time Offset. Format
is MM-DD-YYY in UTC
Manual Time Offset Time
4
String
-
Time for Manual Time Offset. Format is
hh:mm:ss in UTC
GPS Source
4
Choice
Manual GPS, Nav
RIOM GPS, Vector
Compass GPS
Set to NAV RIOM GPS, Vector Compass
GPS, or Manual GPS
Manual Latitude
4
String
-
The latitude in decimal degrees and
direction to use when the GPS Source is
Manual
Manual Longitude
4
String
-
The longitude in decimal degrees and
hemisphere to use when the GPS Source is
Manual
Primary Heading Source –The heading source desired for acquisition. An accurate heading
is desired. Set to Vector Compass, Compass, or Manual
Heading for Manual Compass –The heading to be used when the Heading Source is set to
Manual
Time Source –The current time source to be used to provide time sync to the AAQ
controller. Accurate time is needed for TLE tracking. Set to Vector Compass, NAV RIOM GPS
or Manual.
Manual Time Offset Date –The date for Manual Time Source. Format is MM-DD-YYY in UTC.
This format must be adhered to exactly (including the “-“) for correct operation. This offset
must be entered every time the antenna is powered on and the antenna must be power

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cycled any time a change is made to this configuration item. IntelliTrack requires an accurate
date.
Manual Time Offset Time –The time for Manual Time Source. Format is hh:mm:ss in UTC.
This format must be adhered to exactly (including the “:“) for correct operation. This offset
must be entered every time the antenna is powered on and the antenna must be power
cycled any time a change is made to this configuration item. IntelliTrack requires an accurate
Time.
GPS Source –The GPS source desired for acquisition. Set to Vector Compass, NAV RIOM
GPS, or Manual
Manual Longitude - The longitude in decimal degrees and direction to use when the GPS
Source is Manual
Manual Latitude - The latitude in decimal degrees and direction to use when the GPS Source
is Manual

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3.2. Target Configuration Items
Figure 6 - Target configuration, search "track; skip; ref"
Long Name
Level
Type
Value Range
Documentation
IntelliTrack Model
Clear
4
Choice
Yes, No
Whether or not to clear all IntelliTrack
tracking memory for the current target
profile when not tracking.
IntelliTrack Signal
Gradient Threshold
4
Float
0 to 10000
Default = 0
IntelliTrack Signal Noise
Threshold
4
Float
0 to 10000
Default = 0
Reference Profile 1
4
Choice
Target Selection
List
First reference profile used to perform a
SatTant.
Note –A Reference Profile must always
be used with the IntelliTrack Module
Reference Profile 2
4
Choice
Target Selection
List
Second reference profile used to
perform a SatTant.
Note –A Reference Profile must always
be used with the IntelliTrack Module