VERONTE T28 User manual

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Embention
Oct 18, 2022

CONTENTS
1 Introduction 3
2 Quick Start 5
2.1 ON/OFF ................................................. 5
2.2 Veronte Tracker Placement ........................................ 5
2.3 Warnings ................................................. 5
2.4 Requirements ............................................... 6
3 Technical 7
3.1 Part list .................................................. 7
3.2 Features .................................................. 7
3.3 Mechanical Specifications ........................................ 8
3.4 Electrical Specifications ......................................... 8
3.5 Dimensions ................................................ 8
3.6 Antenna kit ................................................ 11
3.6.1 Veronte Tracker 2.4GHz Antenna Kit ............................. 11
3.6.2 Veronte Tracker 900MHz Antenna Kit ............................. 12
3.6.3 Veronte Tracker 400MHz Antenna Kit ............................. 13
3.7 Interfaces ................................................. 15
4 Hardware Installation 17
4.1 Basic Connection Diagram ........................................ 17
4.2 Pinout ................................................... 17
4.2.1 Tracker Harness connector ................................... 17
4.2.2 Power connector ........................................ 19
4.3 PAN-TILT Unit installation ....................................... 19
4.4 PCS installation ............................................. 21
4.5 Antennas installation ........................................... 24
4.5.1 Omnidirectional Antenna .................................... 25
4.5.2 Parabolic Grid Antenna ..................................... 27
4.5.3 Yagi Antenna .......................................... 35
4.6 Mast extension instructions ....................................... 38
4.7 Guy cable installation .......................................... 42
5 Software Installation 45
5.1 Veronte Configuration .......................................... 45
6 Operation 51
6.1 Connection ................................................ 51
6.1.1 Interface ............................................. 51
6.1.2 Veronte Pipe .......................................... 51
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6.1.3 USB ............................................... 53
6.1.4 TCP (Point to Point) ...................................... 53
6.1.5 Broadcast (UDP) ........................................ 54
6.2 Start operation .............................................. 54
6.3 Tilt activation with range ......................................... 55
7 Maintenance 57
7.1 Post-flight ................................................. 57
8 Troubleshooting 59
8.1 TCP Connection cannot be stablished .................................. 59
8.2 Veronte Tracker configuration reset ................................... 62
9 Acronyms and Definitions 69
10 Contact Data 71
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CHAPTER
ONE
INTRODUCTION
Veronte Tracker is a high-performance tracking antenna specifically designed for most demanding applications. The
system can install any directional antenna for maximizing system operation capabilities. Embedded control actuators
and installed encoders permits to automatically point the antenna with unique precision. Height and orientation given
to the antenna makes the device perfect for long range operations.
Suitable for: UAVs, UASs, RPASs, UGVs, USVs and any other moving system.
The platform is prepared to install different kind of antennas for video and data-link communications. Patch, yagi and
parabolic grid antennas can be used within the system for best operational performance. Tripod is also interchangeable
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and custom tripods can be adapted.
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CHAPTER
TWO
QUICK START
2.1 ON/OFF
To switch on and off Veronte Tracker it is necessary to connect the PCS Harness.
By pressing the button for 2 sec the system will turn on and the light will shine blue.
To turn Veronte Tracker off, the button shall be pressed for 2 sec (until the blue light turns off).
The button delay is implemented to avoid unwished disconnections.
Warning: Do not forget to turn off the system after use.
2.2 Veronte Tracker Placement
•Make sure Veronte Tracker is placed in an open area to avoid screening, reflection and interference due to terrain
or landscape elements.
•Make sure there is clearance around the antenna movement radius.
•Lay cables away from traverse areas.
2.3 Warnings
•Make sure not to put people or objects in the radius of movement of the antenna, it may cause damage.
•The distance between the Veronte Tracker and other radio modules must be at least 5m to establish
communications
•Guarantee that no obstacles will interrupt the LOS (Line Of Sight) radiolink.
•Do not break warranty seals. Please contact Embention’s support team before doing it.
•Keep the PCS in a position where the GPS antenna is facing to the free sky for a better satellite view.
•Avoid shocks during transportation or operation, some of the components could suffer damage.
•Polarizacion can be horizontal or vertical and it is aligned with the direction of the antenna. The polarization
of the tracker antenna should be the same as the polarization of the receiver, then adjust the tracker antenna
according to its corresponding polarization direction.
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Warning: Do not forget to connect RF antennas before powering up!!!!
2.4 Requirements
•Personal computer.
•Control station: Veronte PCS.
•Software: Veronte Pipe.
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