General Dynamics 7200 User Manual

Introduction
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
This manual provides the user with the information necessary to install and operate
the General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies (GDST) Model 7200 Antenna
Control System (ACS). Failure to follow the instructions and all cautions and
warnings provided in this manual may result in improper installation and/or
operation of the 7200 ACS.
1.2 Scope
This manual primarily contains the information related to the 7200 ACS, and
includes limited information about the antenna structure, the equipment used to
develop the tracking signal, and other equipment peripheral to the 7200 ACS.
1.3 Organization of Included Contents
This manual is divided into the following sections:
• Section 1.0, Introduction, gives the purpose, scope, and organization of this manual.
Information for obtaining technical support is also included in this section.
• Section
2.0, Overview of the 7200 ACS, provides a general overview of the system, including
specifications, the functions of the system, and a description of the controls and indicators.
• Section
3.0, Theory of Operation, explains the theory of operation of the 7200 ACS.
• Section
4.0, Installation, provides instructions for installing the 7200 ACS, showing the
connections of system cabling and explaining the setup and initial power-up of the system.
• Section
5.0, Operation, provides detailed information for configuring and operating the 7200
ACS.
• Section
6.0, Maintenance, provides information necessary for maintaining the 7200.
• Section
7.0, Engineering Drawings, contains the engineering drawings for the 7200 ACU and
the drive cabinet.
• Appendix A, Acronyms and Abbreviations, lists the definitions of all acronyms and
abbreviations used in this manual.
• Appendix B, 7200 ACU Password Protection, provides information to set, change, and clear
user passwords from the 7200 ACS. It also provides information to disable password
protection on the system.
• Appendix C, Two-Speed Resolver Calibration, provides instructions for calibrating the two-
speed resolvers in the 7200 ACS.
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General Dynamics 7200 Specifications

General

Brand	General Dynamics
Model	7200
Category	Control Systems
Language	English