AvL Technologies AAQ Handheld Manual instruction

AAQ Handheld
Setup & Operations Guide
Revision R11.9.0
The Handheld controller can be used to operate the antenna for pointing, manual
control, configuration of the compass, and other settings. This manual describes
the setup, use, and operation of the Handheld Controller.
Appendix Ah
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Revision History
Date
Revision
Revision
By
Approved
By
Revision Description
2/13/2017
X12.0.0
IH
MF
Initial Release
5/15/2017
R11.9.0
AY
Updated for R11.9, Verified
Functionality, Updated Figures, Checked
Clarity
Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2. Setup Guide......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1. Hardware....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2. Software ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3. Hardware Connection ................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.1. Serial Communication Connection .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.2. Ethernet Communication Connection ..................................................................................................................... 5
3. Configuration ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1. Core Configuration Items .............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2. Target Configuration Items ........................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3. Signal Configuration Items ............................................................................................................................................ 8
3.4. Feed Configuration Items.............................................................................................................................................. 8
4. Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
4.1. Functional Overview...................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.1. Basic Functional Operation...................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.2. Stop and Go Buttons.............................................................................................................................................. 10
4.1.3. Handheld Menu Features ...................................................................................................................................... 11

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4.1.4. Test Screen............................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.1.5. Custom Screen ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.6. Prompt 1 Screen .................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.7. Prompt 2 Screen .................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.8. Standard Home Screen .......................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.9. Target Position Screen ........................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.10. GPS Screen........................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.11. Pedestal Angle Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.12. Repeak Command Screen.................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.13. Peak Command Screen ........................................................................................................................................ 15
4.1.14. Alarms Prompt Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 15
4.1.15. Current Alarms Screen......................................................................................................................................... 15
4.1.16. Limit Status Screen .............................................................................................................................................. 16
4.1.17. Active Profile Screen............................................................................................................................................ 16
4.1.18. Change Profile Prompt Screen............................................................................................................................. 16
4.1.19. Select Profile Screen ............................................................................................................................................ 17
4.1.20. Profile Details Screen........................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1.21. Move Feed Slide Prompt Screen.......................................................................................................................... 18
4.1.22. Feed Slide Control Screen.................................................................................................................................... 18
4.1.23. Jog Screen ............................................................................................................................................................ 18
4.1.24. Login Screen......................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1.25. Jog Speeds Prompt Screen................................................................................................................................... 19
4.1.26. Jog Speeds Screen................................................................................................................................................ 20
4.1.27. Heading Prompt Screen....................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.28. Compass Selection Screen ................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.29. Manual Compass Screen...................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.30. Scan Width Prompt Screen .................................................................................................................................. 21
4.1.31. Set Scan Width and Offset Screen ....................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.32. Versions Prompt Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.33. Versions Screen.................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.34. Show Movements Screen .................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.35. Operational Mode Screen.................................................................................................................................... 23

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4.2. Sensor Outputs............................................................................................................................................................ 24
4.3. Module Windows ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
4.3.1. Device Window...................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.3.2. Device Control Window ......................................................................................................................................... 24
5. Issues and Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Figures
Figure 1 - Version Info............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Figure 2 –Ethernet Setup Configuration ................................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 3 - Core Configuration.................................................................................................................................................. 6
Figure 4 - Layout Editor Window ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Figure 5 - Rack Controller Field Customization....................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 6 - Custom 1 Screen ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Figure 7 - Handheld Display .................................................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 8 - Handheld display and control button ................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 9 - Handheld Enter and Escape buttons..................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 10 - CIP LCD Test Screen............................................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 11 - CIP Custom Screen .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 12 - CIP Prompt Screen 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 13 - CIP Prompt Screen 2 ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 14 - CIP Standard Home Screen ................................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 15 - CIP Target Position Screen .................................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 16 - CIP GPS Screen .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 17 - CIP Pedestal Angle Screen................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 18 - CIP Repeak Command Screen............................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 19 - CIP Peak Command Screen ................................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 20 - CIP Alarms Prompt Screen .................................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 21 - CIP Current Alarms Screen.................................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 22 - CIP Limit Status Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 16

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Figure 23 - Active Profile Screen ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 24 - CIP Change Profile Prompt Screen...................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 25 - CIP Select Profile Screen ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 26 - CIP Profile Details Screen.................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 27 - CIP Move Feed Slide Prompt Screen................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 28 - CIP Feed Slide Control Screen ............................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 29 –CIP Jog Prompt Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 30 - CIP Jog Screen ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 31 - CIP Login Screen.................................................................................................................................................. 19
Figure 32 - CIP Jog Speeds Prompt Screen............................................................................................................................ 19
Figure 33 - CIP Jog Speeds Screen......................................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 34 - CIP Heading Prompt Screen ................................................................................................................................ 20
Figure 39 - CIP Compass Selection Screen ............................................................................................................................ 21
Figure 40 - CIP Manual Compass Screen............................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 35 - CIP Scan Width Prompt Screen ........................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 41 - CIP Set Scan Width and Offset Screen ................................................................................................................ 22
Figure 36 - CIP Versions Prompt Screen................................................................................................................................ 22
Figure 42 - CIP Versions Screen............................................................................................................................................. 22
Figure 37 - CIP Show Movements Screen ............................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 38 - CIP Operational Mode Screen............................................................................................................................. 23
1. Introduction
The Handheld Controller is a convenient tool used to interface with the AAQ controller without the need for a computer
based GUI. Primary functions of the AAQ controller are available via the Handheld Controller. The following section will
detail the basic hardware and peripheral requirements for set up, connectivity and provide a visual overview of the
Handheld Controller.

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2. Setup Guide
2.1. Hardware
Handheld Controller
2.2. Software
Be sure that the Remote Client and ROM are at or above the versions shown below:
Figure 1 - Version Info.
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
The Handheld requires a POE (Power Over Ethernet) connection to the Antenna Controller Module.
Figure 2 –Ethernet Setup Configuration
POE
AVL CIP Rack Mount Interface

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3. Configuration
Note: The Configuration Window can only be accessed with the AAQ Remote GUI.
3.1. Core Configuration Items
Path
Main Window → View Configuration Core
Level 1
Figure 3 - Core Configuration
Long Name
Level
Type
Value
Range
Description
Rack Controller Field
0-9
4
String
-
Field names for a single field to display in the rack
controller. Blank will skip the field.
Rack Controller Label
0-9
4
String
-
Label for a single field to display in the rack controller.

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The Hand Held Custom Screen 1 can be customized by the user by entering the long name of the desired display field
in the “Rack Controller Field”configuration items. A list of the long names of each display is contained in the Layout
Editor window (Figure 4). Be sure to power cycle the AAQ controller after saving changes for them to take effect.
Path
Main Window → File Edit Layout
Level 4
The short names of each field are displayed in the Status Box pane. A full list can be seen by pressing the “Change
Status Variable” button. This information can also be requested from AvL.
Figure 4 - Layout Editor Window
The field labels can also be customized by the user to display any desired string by entering text into the “Rack
Controller Label” core configuration items, an example can be seen in Figures 5 and 6. Be sure to power cycle the AAQ
controller after saving changes for them to take effect.

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Figure 5 - Rack Controller Field Customization
Figure 6 - Custom 1 Screen
3.2. Target Configuration Items
There are no Target Configuration items for this hardware.
3.3. Signal Configuration Items
There are no Signal Configuration items for this hardware.
3.4. Feed Configuration Items
There are no Feed Configuration items for this hardware.

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4. Operation
4.1. Functional Overview
This section is dedicated to the specific operation of the Handheld Controller. This includes discussions for basic
functionality of the main LCD display and control pad. Additionally, a list of Handheld menu functions is provided as
well as a brief discussion on command and control operation via menu navigation.
4.1.1. Basic Functional Operation
The current system operation is displayed via the main LCD display window shown in figure (7). Additional system
feedback including alarm notification, movement and stow are displayed to the user by the main LED indicator pane.
The illuminated color of the LED depends on the applicable indicator. A color scheme is listed below in the following
table for reference.
Indicator
Name
Description
LED Color
Notification Description
RxLKD
Receive Lock
Clear (off)
Not Locked
Green
Receive Lock
Alarm
System
Alarm
Clear (off)
No Alarm
Red
Alarm Present
Motion
Movement
Clear (off)
No Movement
Green
Movement (any direction or axis)
Stowed
Stow
Clear (off)
Operating Position
Red
Stowed
Figure 7 - Handheld Display