RESEARCH CONCEPTS RC3000 - Specifications

RC3000 Antenna Controller Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.4 Specifications
RC3000A RC3000B
Physical
Size 19.0 inches x 3.5 inches x 17.5 inches
Weight 19 lbs 13 lbs
Input Power
115/230 VAC switchable 50/60Hz; 50W max
Idle;850W max Antenna Moving; optional
universal input
115 OR 230 VAC 50/60Hz; 50W
max Idle;850W max Antenna
Moving
Fusing
115 VAC, 8Amp Slow-Blow; 230 VAC,4
AMP Slow-Blow
115VAC and 230VAC, 12 AMP Fast
Blow
Temperature -20C to +50C 0C to +50C
Humidity 35% to 85% (optional special-environmental kit available)
Antenna Drive
Azimuth/Elevation 12-36 VDC, 10 Amps max
90VDC (3/4 HP max) for 115VAC,90
or 180 VDC (1.5 HP max) for
230VAC input
Polarization 12-36 VDC, 10 Amps max 12 VDC, 1 Amp max
Electromechanical
Brakes (optional)
28 VDC 300mA, or 115 VAC 1Amp
max(specify on order)
115 VAC 1Amp max (specify on
order)
Waveguide/Switch
(optional) 24VDC 2Amps max or 115VAC 1 Amp max (specify on order)
Position Sense
Azimuth
Potentiometer, 10-bit resolution standard; optional single phase pulse sensors
(Reed, Hall-Effect, Optical); optional resolver, 16-bit resolution
Elevation
Inclinometer, 10-bit resolution standard; optional single phase pulse sensors (Reed,
Hall-Effect, Optical); optional resolver, 16-bit resolution
Polarization Potentiometer, 10-bit resolution standard; optional resolver, 16-bit resolution
Limit Switch Inputs
Five- 12 VDC inputs, standard: EL Up, EL Down, EL Stow, AZ Stow, Pol Stow.Four
additional inputs optional, mount dependent
Locate Mode
Elevation Accuracy +0.2 degrees (typical)
Azimuth Accuracy +1.5 degrees (typical)
Polarization Accuracy +3 degrees (typical)
GPS Lockup Time 0 seconds (when configured for accessory powered GPS receiver)
VSAT Mode Single key-press-to-locate-operation for untrained operators
Autopeak Input
full L-Band power detection to find strongest signal.(configurable to AGC voltage or
Beacon receiver output -15VDC to +15VDC; 2Mohm input impedance, two
channels)
Modem Receive-Lock
Input TTL or contact closure, (optional non-invasive modem lock detector available)
Track Mode
Antenna Size 0.4 – 12.0 meters
Tracking Accuracy 0.1 to 3.0 dB selectable; mount dependent
Maximum Inclination 16 deg., standard
Tacking Modes
Step-Track, Memory-Track, Intelli-Searchtm , Program Track, optional Ephemeris
Track
Signal-Strength Input -15VDC to +15VDC; 2Mohm input impedance, two channels
Non-volatile Memory
Backup Duracell DL2450