
3.4.2.4.2 El Resolver..................................................................................................................................................... 57
3.4.2.4.3 Az Resolver.................................................................................................................................................... 58
4.0 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION / INSTALLATION................................................................................... 59
4.1 SOFTWARE INITIALIZATION ................................................................................................................................ 60
4.1.1 Mount LAT/LON Definition ....................................................................................................................... 60
4.1.2 Define Antenna Size................................................................................................................................... 61
4.1.3 Define Polarization Equipment.................................................................................................................. 61
4.1.4 Define System Time.................................................................................................................................... 62
4.2 INITIAL CALIBRATION......................................................................................................................................... 63
4.2.1 Position Sense Direction............................................................................................................................ 63
4.2.2 Fast and Slow Speed Settings .................................................................................................................... 64
4.2.3 Determine Offset Angles & Reference Voltages......................................................................................... 65
4.2.3.1 Elevation Offset Angle.......................................................................................................................................... 65
4.2.3.2 Azimuth Offset Angle............................................................................................................................................ 66
4.2.3.2.1 Azimuth Offset Angle – Northern Hemisphere.............................................................................................. 66
4.2.3.2.2 Azimuth Offset Angle – Southern Hemisphere.............................................................................................. 67
4.2.3.3 Polarization Reference Voltage and Offset Angle................................................................................................. 68
4.2.3.3.1 Polarization Reference Voltage for Potentiometer......................................................................................... 69
4.2.3.3.2 Polarization Offset for Resolver..................................................................................................................... 70
4.2.4 Scale Factors ............................................................................................................................................. 71
4.2.4.1 Elevation Scale Factor........................................................................................................................................... 71
4.2.4.2 Azimuth Scale Factor............................................................................................................................................ 71
4.2.4.3 Polarization Scale Factor....................................................................................................................................... 72
4.2.4.3.1 Polarization Scale Factor for Potentiometer................................................................................................... 72
4.2.4.3.2 Polarization Scale Factor for Resolver........................................................................................................... 72
4.2.5 Verify and Set Limits.................................................................................................................................. 73
4.3 FINAL CALIBRATION........................................................................................................................................... 75
4.3.1 Drive System Checkout .............................................................................................................................. 75
4.3.2 Signal Strength Adjustment........................................................................................................................ 76
4.3.2.1 Signal Strength Channel........................................................................................................................................ 76
4.3.2.2 Signal Strength Channel Configuration................................................................................................................. 76
4.3.2.3 Amplifier Gain vs. Frequency Characterization .................................................................................................... 76
4.3.3 Operational Presets................................................................................................................................... 77
4.3.4 Miscellaneous Adjustments........................................................................................................................ 77
5.0 MODES – IN DEPTH DESCRIPTIONS.......................................................................................................... 79
5.1 OPERATING GROUP............................................................................................................................................ 79
5.1.1 Manual Mode............................................................................................................................................. 79
5.1.2 Menu Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 81
5.1.2.1 Setup...................................................................................................................................................................... 82
5.1.2.2 Recall..................................................................................................................................................................... 83
5.1.2.3 Delete .................................................................................................................................................................... 83
5.1.2.4 MoveTo................................................................................................................................................................. 84
5.1.2.5 Track ..................................................................................................................................................................... 85
5.2 PROGRAMMING GROUP...................................................................................................................................... 86
5.2.1 Configuration Mode................................................................................................................................... 86
5.2.1.1 NORMAL ACCESS ITEMS................................................................................................................................. 88
5.2.1.1.1 Expert Access Level....................................................................................................................................... 88
5.2.1.1.2 TLE 1 Data..................................................................................................................................................... 89
5.2.1.1.3 TLE 2 Data..................................................................................................................................................... 90
5.2.1.2 INSTALLATION ACCESS ITEMS ..................................................................................................................... 91
5.2.1.2.1 Elevation Calibration..................................................................................................................................... 91
5.2.1.2.2 Azimuth Calibration....................................................................................................................................... 92
5.2.1.2.3 Polarization Calibration................................................................................................................................. 93
5.2.1.2.4 Feed Definition .............................................................................................................................................. 94
5.2.1.2.5 External Sig Factors....................................................................................................................................... 95
5.2.1.2.6 Location Reset ............................................................................................................................................... 96
5.2.1.3 Super-User Access Items....................................................................................................................................... 97
5.2.1.3.1 System Definition .......................................................................................................................................... 97
5.2.1.3.2 Azimuth Angle Movement............................................................................................................................. 98
5.2.1.3.3 Azimuth Count Movement............................................................................................................................. 99
5.2.1.3.4 Azimuth Drive Parameters........................................................................................................................... 100
5.2.1.3.5 Elevation Angle Movement ......................................................................................................................... 102