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Rate Sensor
- Rate sensor: Rate sensor is to calibrate DC voltage output from the three rate
sensors used to sense antenna motion in azimuth, elevation and cross-level axes.
The DC voltage output from each of the rate sensors may be vary by an amount
which is directly proportional to the direction and rate of motion induced on it..
Before calibrating the rate sensors located at the Sensor box, make sure that the
antenna is placed on a rigid and at platform. During the calibration process, the
antenna should avoid any motion as it can affect the antenna’s performance. After
clicking the “Rate Sensor Bias Check” button, the green dot will be displayed as
a ready signal to calibrate the gyro sensor. The red dot (fail) or blue dot (pass) will
be displayed once the calibration is completed.
Idle Mode
- Idle mode: Release the elevation and cross level motor brakes while the antenna
is in SETUP mode. The antenna can be moved manually during the idle mode.
Diagnosis
- Diagnosis: The system can carry out the selected full diagnostic test “Test All” or
single diagnostic test. The software will display the diagnostic results Blue dot
represents “normal”, red represents “abnormal”, yellow represents “skip test” and
green represents “the diagnostic test is under process”.