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.
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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

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All user input to the AAQ device is entered via the control pad shown in figure (8). The handheld is a remote device
that encompasses the aforementioned basic operational components. The control pad is a six button functional
interface; consisting of four directional buttons and two buttons for STOP and GO.
Figure 8 - Handheld display and control button
4.1.2. Stop and Go Buttons
The control pad is the main user input device to the Handheld Controller. The control pad consists of four directional
buttons and two buttons for STOP and GO; however it should be noted that the STOP and GO buttons are dual
function and are dependent on current displayed menu screens. See images below for further detail.
Figure 9 - Handheld Enter and Escape buttons

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Additional menu transversals are listed below to detail menu navigation.
I. Screen Navigation
a. The directional buttons will allow movement between screens. In specific cases the GO button is used to
enter the next available screen. This also applies to navigating further into a current selected menu.
b. Jog Screen
c. The directional buttons function as displayed on the control panel, however the GO button toggles between
FAST and SLOW Jog operation.
d. To move Polarization press STOP and either the right or left directional buttons.
e. To toggle Polarization between horizontal and vertical, press the STOP and down directional buttons.
f. To leave the Jog Screen, press the STOP button (5) times.
II. Extended User Mode
a. To enter this mode, press the STOP button (8) times from the Jog entry screen. The STOP button can be
pressed (8) additional times to exit this mode.
b. Use the GO button to move between fields within a specific screen. Use the directional buttons to change
individual parameters. To save a change, press the GO button while holding down the STOP button. To exit
without saving, press the STOP button (3) times.
4.1.3. Handheld Menu Features
I. Limited User Screens
a. Optional Custom Main Screen which allows the display of any AAQ Variables (Sensor Outputs), as well as the
short or long Command Response Messages.
b. Two (2) prompt screens which explain the STOP and GO buttons as described in section 3.2 above.
c. World and positioner based angles and the ability to Peak or Repeak
d. View limits and alarms details
e. Active and stored profiles
f. If the system has been configured to support a moveable Sliding Feed, Feed Slide Control
g. Jog
II. Extended Technical User Screens
a. Alter fast and slow speeds
b. Select alternate heading source (includes manual entry)
c. Alter target satellite scan width
d. View software versions
e. Demo show movements (FOR FUTURE USE)
f. Operational Modes to support future modes (FOR FUTURE USE)
Some parameters configured in the extended user mode may not be retained (saved) when power cycling the AAQ. A
detailed list of parameters that will be saved verses non-saved is listed below.
I. Saved Parameters
a. Fast and slow speed configuration
b. Compass off
c. Scan width
d. Compass –Manual compass. This includes manual heading.

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4.1.4. Test Screen
Figure 10 - CIP LCD Test Screen
Upon application launch, the test screen is shown for approximately 4 seconds. The LCD Test Screen should
illuminate all 4 LEDs and also show the number ‘8’ in every LCD cell. After the Test Screen times out, the next screen
will automatically be displayed. If any RackCtlLabelx or RackCtlFieldx configuration parameters are assigned non-
blank values, then the screen shown after the LCD Test Screen will be the Custom Screen; otherwise, the next screen
shown will be the Prompt 1 Screen.
4.1.5. Custom Screen
Figure 11 - CIP Custom Screen
The Custom Screen above is just an example of the data that can be displayed as any AAQ Variables (Sensor Outputs)
can be shown with user created prompt strings. To see how to create a custom screen, see section 3.3 of this
document. The short and/or long command response message can also be shown. If the Custom Screen is being
used, the down arrow will navigate to the Prompt 1 Screen.
↓
4.1.6. Prompt 1 Screen
Figure 12 - CIP Prompt Screen 1
The Prompt 1 Screen gives instructions on how to invoke the “stop” and “acquire” commands. The down arrow will
navigate to the Prompt 2 Screen.
↓

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4.1.7. Prompt 2 Screen
Figure 13 - CIP Prompt Screen 2
The Prompt 2 Screen gives instructions on how to invoke the “stow” command. The down arrow will navigate to the
Standard Home Screen.
↓
4.1.8. Standard Home Screen
Figure 14 - CIP Standard Home Screen
The Standard Home Screen shows world position and target information as well as the short command response
message. There are multiple screens on this Standard Home Screen level that can be accessed via the left and right
arrow buttons. From any of this level’s screens, the down arrow will navigate to the Alarms Prompt Screen (Figure
22).
→
4.1.9. Target Position Screen
Figure 15 - CIP Target Position Screen
The Target Position Screen is not used for this release. The right arrow will navigate to the GPS Screen.
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4.1.10. GPS Screen
Figure 16 - CIP GPS Screen
The GPS Screen shows GPS location and heading. The right arrow will navigate to the Pedestal Angle Screen.
→
4.1.11. Pedestal Angle Screen
Figure 17 - CIP Pedestal Angle Screen
The Pedestal Angle Screen shows the current pedestal angle values. The asterisk running down the right-most LCD
column indicates the rate of screen updates from the controller. The right arrow will navigate to the Repeak
Command Screen.
→
4.1.12. Repeak Command Screen
Figure 18 - CIP Repeak Command Screen
The Repeak Command Screen facilitates the “Repeak” command. While on this screen, the press/release of the Go
button will send the “Repeak” command to the controller. (The long press of the Go button will send the “acquire”
command as usual.) The right arrow will navigate to the Peak Command Screen.
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4.1.13. Peak Command Screen
Figure 19 - CIP Peak Command Screen
The Peak Command Screen facilitates the “Peak” command. While on this screen, the press/release of the Go button
will send the “Peak” command to the controller. (The long press of the Go button will send the “acquire” command
as usual.) The down arrow will navigate to the Alarms Prompt Screen.
↓
4.1.14. Alarms Prompt Screen
Figure 20 - CIP Alarms Prompt Screen
The Alarms Prompt Screen provides access to current alarms and to limit status. From this screen the right arrow will
navigate to the Current Alarms Screen and the Go button will navigate to the Limit Status Screen. The down arrow
will navigate to the Active Profile Screen.
→
4.1.15. Current Alarms Screen
Figure 21 - CIP Current Alarms Screen
The Current Alarms Screen shows any/all current alarms that the user can scroll through by using the up and down
arrows. If there are no active alarms, a message of “None” will be displayed on the LCD display. To return to the
Alarms Prompt Screen, press either the stop or go button. From the Alarms Prompt Screen, ↓will navigate the user
to the Active Profile Screen.
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4.1.16. Limit Status Screen
Figure 22 - CIP Limit Status Screen
The Limit Status Screen shows the current state of various limit conditions (0=Normal; 1=At Limit). To return to the
Alarms Prompt Screen, press either the stop or go button. From the Alarms Prompt Screen, ↓will navigate the
user to the Active Profile Screen.
↓
4.1.17. Active Profile Screen
Figure 23 - Active Profile Screen
The Active Profile Screen displays the active profile name, and the signal source and polarity for it. The down arrow
will navigate to the Change Profile Prompt Screen.
↓
4.1.18. Change Profile Prompt Screen
Figure 24 - CIP Change Profile Prompt Screen
From the Change Profile Prompt Screen, the Go button will display the list of profiles to choose from in the Select
Profile Screen. If this system has been configured to support a moveable feed the down arrow will navigate to the
Move Feed Slide Prompt Screen; otherwise, the down arrow will navigate to the Jog Prompt Screen.
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4.1.19. Select Profile Screen
Figure 25 - CIP Select Profile Screen
The Select Profile Screen displays the list of profiles to choose from. Whenever this screen is displayed, the asterisk
will appear besides the currently active profile. The up and down arrows will move the asterisk beside any desired
profile. When the Go button is pressed, the Profile Details screen will be shown for whichever profile is indicated by
the asterisk. To activate a new profile, first move the asterisk to besides its name with the up and down arrows.
Once the desired new profile is indicated with the asterisk, while holding the stop key, press the go key and the
selected profile will be activated. To exit this screen without activating a new profile, press the stop button 3 times.
To access the Profile Details Screen press the go button.
√
4.1.20. Profile Details Screen
Figure 26 - CIP Profile Details Screen
The Profile Details Screen displays the configuration settings for the selected profile. The up and down arrows will
scroll through the profile’s parameters. To return to the Select Profile Screen, press either the stop or go button.
(Note that upon return to the Select Profile Screen, the asterisk will appear besides the currently active profile, which
may not be the profile whose details were just viewed.)
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4.1.21. Move Feed Slide Prompt Screen
Figure 27 - CIP Move Feed Slide Prompt Screen
On antennas equipped with a Feed Slide the Move Feed Slide Prompt Screen provides access to the Feed Slide
Control Screen. Press the go button to navigate to the Feed Slide Control Screen. The down arrow will navigate to
the Jog Prompt Screen.
√
4.1.22. Feed Slide Control Screen
Figure 28 - CIP Feed Slide Control Screen
The Feed Slide Control Screen allows movement to the desired Position Number. The left and right buttons select
the desired new feed position. Press the go button to send the Move to position to the controller. To return to the
prompt screen, press the stop button five (5) times.
XXXXX ↓
4.1.23. Jog Screen
Figure 29 –CIP Jog Prompt Screen
Press the go button to access the jog control screen. From this screen, the user can press the stop button (8) times to
enter the extended user’s login screen.
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Figure 30 - CIP Jog Screen
The Jog Screen uses all the keys for custom Jog Screen control. Left or right key will rotate azimuth motors. Up or
down keys will rotate elevation motors. The Go key will toggle between Slow and Fast speeds. Holding the stop key
and then pressing left or right will rotate polarization motors. Holding the stop key and then pressing the down
button will send the “crosspol” command to the controller. To exit the Jog Screen, press the stop key five (5) times.
XXXXX XXXXXXXX
4.1.24. Login Screen
Figure 31 - CIP Login Screen
From the Enable Jog Screen press the stop button eight (8) times to enter the Login Screen. The user must enter a
valid user ID and Password to gain access to the Extended Technical User Screens. The up and down arrows are used
to select the desired character that is part of the ID or password. The left and right arrows navigate to the desired
character to edit. Once the User ID is complete, press the go button to move to the password field. When the
Password is complete, press the go button to send the ID and password to the controller for verification. If a valid
ID/password is entered, the first extended screen (Jog Speeds Prompt Screen) will be displayed.
4.1.25. Jog Speeds Prompt Screen
Figure 32 - CIP Jog Speeds Prompt Screen