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Franconia FC 02 User Manual

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USER MANUAL
FC 02
Controller for turntable and antenna mast
MA_FC02_(Rev2_1) - 9/06 / Version 1 / Rev:2.1
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Franconia FC 02 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFranconia
ModelFC 02
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1.0 Safety Summary

Pre-Power Safety Precautions

Precautions that must be observed before applying power to the instrument.

Instrument Grounding

Requirement for protective earthing of the instrument for safe operation.

Instrument Cover Warning

Warning against removing instrument covers due to non-serviceable parts inside.

2.0 Introduction

3.0 General Description

Front Panel Features

Description of the FC 02 front panel components.

Rear Panel Features

Overview of rear panel connectors and their functions.

GPIB Interface Details

Details of the IEEE-488 (GPIB) interface, including standards compliance.

RS-232 Serial Port

Details of the RS-232 serial port, including baud rate and connector type.

Optical Ports

Description of optical input and output ports for device communication.

4.0 Configuration

Optic Connections to Devices

How to connect devices using optic fibers in the system.

Computer Connectivity

Options for connecting the FC 02 to a computer for control.

Automatic Mode Configuration

Configuration options for automatic operation modes with instrumentation.

5.0 Software Installation

Hardware and Software Requirements

Required hardware and software for FC 02 operation.

FC 02 Application Software Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the FC 02 application software.

6.0 Software Operation

Software Overview

Introduction to the FC 02 software interface and its main parts.

Turntable Control Screen

Description of the turntable control section within the software.

Menu Bar Functionality

Explanation of menu bar items and their functions.

Turntable Control Details

Detailed explanation of the turntable control interface and parameters.

Turntable Limits and Offset

Setting limits and offsets for turntable movement.

Turntable Operation Settings

Explanation of target, step, and speed parameters for turntable.

Antenna Mast Control Screen

Controls for operating the antenna mast via software.

Antenna Mast Limits and Offset

Setting limits and offsets for antenna mast movement.

Antenna Mast Operation Settings

Explanation of target, step, and speed for antenna mast.

Program Functions

Overview of program functions like load/save settings and info.

Default Settings and Program Options

Details of variables in default.set and program menu options.

7.0 IEEE 488.2 Commands

IEEE 488.2 Commands

List and explanation of IEEE 488.2 commands for instrument control.

8.0 SCPI Commands

Instrument Subsystem

SCPI commands for instrument selection.

System Subsystem

SCPI commands for system configuration and errors.

Status Subsystem

SCPI commands for status and event registers.

Trigger Subsystem

SCPI commands for triggering movements and aborting.

Antenna Mast I/O

SCPI commands for antenna mast position control.

Turntable I/O

SCPI commands for turntable angle control.

Clamp Line I/O

SCPI commands for clamp line position control.

IEEE 488.2 Status Registers

Status Byte (STB)

Explanation of bits in the Status Byte Register.

Event Status (ESB)

Explanation of bits in the Event Status Register.

Operation Status (OPER)

Explanation of bits in the Operation Status Register.

Questionable Status (QUEST)

Explanation of bits in the Questionable Status Register.

SCPI Error Codes

Command Error Codes

List and description of SCPI command error codes.

Executing Error Codes

List and description of SCPI executing error codes.

Device Specific Error Codes

List and description of SCPI device-specific error codes.

Query Error Codes

List and description of SCPI query error codes.

9.0 Specifications

FC 02 Specifications

Technical specifications for the FC 02 unit, including power and dimensions.