Description of the system components
98-144390-A Chapter 2: Introduction 2-3
2.2 Description of the system components
2.2.1 Antenna positioner
The manual-deploy antenna positioner can accommodate -5° to 105° of angular movement
in the elevation axis and ± 90° in the azimuth axis. The mechanical assemblies rely on two
independent axes to allow for precise antenna pointing. The antenna positioner is rated at
IPX5, it can stay outside in rainy weather.
Manual control features
The features of the manual control panel include:
• Keypad and display panel with target angle coordinates and real-time signal strength
indications
• Azimuth/Elevation adjustment controls and locks
• Elevation axis scale
Figure 2-3: Manual controls
Figure 2-4: Computer-assisted manual pointing tools
Elevation
brake
Elevation
scale
Elevation
adjustment
Azimuth angle
adjustment
Azimuth
brake
Elevation
brake
Target
azimuth angle
Target & current
elevation angle
Signal
strength
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