7.7.2. EL
Displays real-time current drawn and speed settings for the elevation motor, as well as real-time
elevation angle and limits, offset, window size, and Elevation adjustment gap (internally set and
not displayed, however can be found in Log file).
Fig. 18: “EL” (Elevation) Display
1 – Real-Time Elevation Angle
E (Elevation) The number value after the “E” represents the real time elevation angle.
D The letter “D” will appear to indicate Down Limit has been reached on the elevation axis
U The letter “U” will appear to indicate UP Limit has been reached on the elevation axis
S The letter S will appear to indicate the Elevation angle has reached the stow position
(Antenna Stowed).
The inclinometer used to read the elevation angle will compensate for an incline up to +/- 15º. For
example, if a user is on a 10º slope and the system is searching along the azimuth, if the
elevation reading changes due to a horizontal incline, the elevation will adjust to maintain the
correct elevation angle while searching along the azimuth.
2 – Current and Speed Settings
I/S Real-Time current of the elevation motor is to the left of the dash, and speed constant of
the elevation movement is to the right of the dash (i.e. 0-5 represents current of 0 at a set
speed of 5).
U The letter “U” will appear if there is an up movement on the elevation axis.
D The letter “D” will appear if there is a down movement on the elevation axis.
3 - Search Window Elevation Limit
This value represents the amount of degrees the antenna will point above and below the
calculated target elevation coordinate when searching for satellite. (W: 3 – implies elevation
search window is 3º)
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