To Next PageTo Next Page
Need help?Do you have a question about the Advent VISLINK Newswift 90 and is the answer not in the manual?
General| Brand | Advent |
|---|---|
| Model | VISLINK Newswift 90 |
| Category | Marine GPS System |
| Language | English |
Identifies and explains hazardous warning labels on the equipment.
Describes potential radiation hazards from waveguide connections and antennas.
Warns about heavy equipment exceeding 25kg and the need for assistance.
Advises caution regarding moving parts during antenna operation.
Provides guidelines for testing and alignment of units with AC/DC power supplies.
Instructs to stow the antenna when the vehicle is in motion for safety.
Overview of the Newswift Motorised System and its capabilities.
Radio Frequency specifications including frequency bands, gain, and VSWR.
Specifications for the Drive Control Unit (DCU) and its limits.
Mechanical specifications including adjustment ranges, speeds, and dimensions.
Environmental operating conditions for temperature, humidity, and wind.
Guidelines for unpacking and preparing the antenna and mount for installation.
Steps for preparing the antenna for lifting and mounting.
Detailed steps for physically attaching the antenna to the mounting structure.
Explains the functional limits and operation of the antenna system.
Refers to the ACU4XXX operation manual for normal antenna operation.
Details how to manually move the antenna axes if the control circuit fails.
Instructions for removing and replacing antenna enclosure panels.
Procedure for changing the optional multiband feedarm end arrangement.
Overview of the DCU4000 and its role in the Newswift Motorised System.
Physical and positional specifications for the Drive Control Unit.
Diagram and description of the DCU4000 front and rear panel connections.
Pin assignments and wire colours for DCU POWER and COMMS cables.
Diagram showing the internal layout of the DCU4000.
Procedure for gaining access to the internal components of the DCU.
List of cable names and their corresponding plug numbers on the DCU.
Identifies fuses F5 and F8 on the DCU internal PCB's and their function.
Detailed functional description of the DCU's control and monitoring capabilities.
Description of the stepper motors, brakes, and rotation detectors for each axis.
How the system calculates and monitors antenna axis positions.
Procedure for calibrating the antenna axes using factory set markers.
Checks performed by the system for axis limits, stowing, and travel.
Function of the safety micro-switches for stowed and transmit positions.
Procedure for using the manual brake override for manual antenna movement.
Lists all possible alarms for the DCU4000 and their latched status.
Details the DCU power supply voltage low alarm and required action.
Details specific DCU alarms including motor supply, inclinometer, drive stall, and freewheel issues.
Details further DCU alarms including end of travel, switch failures, FPGA issues, and brake override.
Lists additional DCU alarms related to stowing, power supplies, FPGA watchdog, and controller status.
Details DCU alarms for component temperatures, power supply failures, brake status, and data errors.
Covers DCU errors related to data areas, FPGA compatibility, and flash memory operations.
Information on the standard RS485 serial interface for remote control.
Details the fixed remote address and baud rate for DCU4000 communication.
Defines the general packet format, STX, BYTE COUNT, ADDRESS, DATA, CHECKSUM, ETX.
Describes unit-specific and global commands, queries, and responses.
Lists available commands for querying model ID, serial number, and software revisions.
Command to query the unit's serial number.
Command to query the software revision details.
Command to query the software part number.
Command to query the FPGA revision.
Command to check or set the local/remote lock status.
Details commands for controlling antenna movement like Rate, Goto, and Jog.
Command to read the distance jogged by the last command.
Commands for reading movement state, controlling waveguide switch, and basic antenna operations.
Commands for setting elevation, clearing alarms, monitoring, and querying feed position.
Commands for setting feed position and querying system voltages and temperatures.
Commands for querying GPS position and managing compass interface data.
Commands for managing compass offset values, data, and calibration procedures.
Commands for aborting calibration and managing compass offset and angle resets.
Commands for updating status, querying angles, and checking calibration states.
Command to query differential status updates or request stop actions.
Command to query azimuth, elevation, and polarization angles.
Command to query the calibration status of each axis.
Commands for querying waveguide switch, system state, and axis limit states.
Details alarm status coding for Alarm 1 and Alarm 2.
Provides alarm details for Alarm 3 and 4, and the format for test tab measurements.
Commands for querying monitoring data and requesting/reporting compass calibration.
Commands for retrieving programmed data blocks for different antenna types.
Commands for retrieving programmed data blocks for different antenna types.
Details preprogrammed data fields for Mantis and Newswift antennas.
Details preprogrammed data fields for Non-Mantis antennas.
Maintenance procedures for dish, gears, drives, feedhorn, and waveguide components.
Covers screw torque settings, radiation checks, waveguide switch maintenance, and transmission safety.
Details warranty terms, claim processes, field service, and return procedures.
Guidelines for product transportation, packaging, and authorization for evaluation returns.
Introduction to mounting frame design and a summary of applicable antenna loads.
Definitions of terms and symbols used in load calculations for antenna mounting.
Detailed guidance on designing and constructing vehicle roof frames for antenna mounting.
Illustrative images of typical antenna installations on vehicles.
Lists the fuse ratings for the DCU 12V and 36V DC inputs.
