AvL Technologies AAQ Antenna Controller User Manual

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6.4.2 Target Sources
Long name
Level
Type
Value Range
Documentation
RSL 1 Attenuation
4
Choice
"0 dB", "1 dB", "2 dB", "4 dB", "8
dB", "16 dB", "31.5 dB"
Specifies the attenuation of the built in RSL
meter.
Coarse Peak Signal
Source 1 – 3
1
Choice
"None", "RSL", modem, beacon
see description below
Type of modem, beacon if installed.
Fine Peak Signal Source 1 – 3
1
Choice
“
Type of modem installed.
Scan Signal Source 1 – 3
1
Choice
“
Type of modem installed.
The RSL Attenuation parameters set the input attenuator value for the broadband power meter to
discrete values ranging from 0.0 to 31.5 dB. By properly adjusting this parameter value for each
satellite, the RSL meter remains within its linear range at maximum received signal levels and dynamic
range is also maximized. Good dynamic range and linear performance insures robust, more reliable
Acquisition and optimal Fine Peaking on the satellite signal.
Sat Signal Source identifies the default Signal Source that will be used for the Target Satellite during the
Acquisition (Scan) process. Choices for this parameter are:
 None - AAQ will skip that step in the Acquisition process.
 Modem – The modem signal is used provided the AAQ has been optionally configured to
interface with the Modem. Otherwise, the AAQ will use RSL Meter 1.
 Beacon – The signal level reported by the Beacon Receiver is used provided the AAQ has been
optionally configured to interface with that device. Otherwise, the AAQ will use RSL Meter 1.
Values for the Signal Source 1 / 2 / 3 configuration parameters are selected on the left-hand side of the
Profile System window (see Figure 6.4). All valid Signal Sources are available for each Acquisition and
Peaking step in all three Acquisition attempts. As implied in the figure, up to three successive attempts
will be made by the AAQ to acquire the Target Satellite based on entries made in the Primary, Secondary
and Tertiary sections.
This flexibility provides the Level 4 operator with the option of attempting the quickest, possibly least
reliable, method first knowing that the system will automatically progress to more robust acquisition
schemes. Parameter choices for the standard systems are:
 None – AAQ will skip that step in the Acquisition process.
 ASC Beacon (if installed)
 AVL Receiver (if installed)
 ComTech (if installed)
 DVB (if installed)
 HughesHN (if installed)
 iDirect (if installed)
 Newtec
 Novella Beacon (if installed)

AvL Technologies AAQ Antenna Controller Specifications

General

Brand	AvL Technologies
Model	AAQ Antenna Controller
Category	Controller
Language	English