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Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
The Antenna Control Unit (ACU) provides the power to the antenna and
the BUC (block upconverter) for controlling the various settings of the
antenna. The digital VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) allows for easy
operation of the ACU, even in the dark.
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Figure 3. Antenna Control Unit
The functions of the ACU are as follows,
System startup.
Setting the satellite.
Editing satellite information.
Setting the antenna parameter.
Setting the antenna manual search.
Setting the LNB local frequency.
Setting radiation hazard or blockage zone.
Setting modem connections
Setting GPS and Gyrocompass.
Display versions.
Display power status.
Performing diagnostic tests.
Backup the system settings.
Restore the system.
Set up the interface with a PC.
Installing the Antenna