COBHAM EXPLORER 8100 - Description of the System Components

Description of the system components
98-145510-E Chapter 2: Introduction 2-3
2.2 Description of the system components
2.2.1 Antenna pedestal/positioner
Antenna pointing is achieved with a 2-axis semi-stabilized pedestal. The Azimuth drive
comprises a dual gear and belt drives, the Elevation drive a dual gear. Both drives have a
manual stow function. An emergency stop button is placed on the side of the antenna.
The location of the EXPLORER 8120 system components is the same as on the
EXPLORER
8100 shown above.
Figure 2: EXPLORER 8100 antenna system components, part 1
Emergency stop
button
Control box
Elevation drive
Azimuth drive
Connectors
Manual stow and
unfold access
Stow lock release
(only on early
EXPLORER 8100)