RESEARCH CONCEPTS RC3000 - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 MANUAL ORGANIZATION.....................................................................................................................................1
1.2 RC3000 FEATURES ..............................................................................................................................................3
1.3 THEORY OF OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................5
1.3.1 Controller Description .................................................................................................................................5
1.3.2 System Interface Requirements ....................................................................................................................6
1.3.3 Operational Overview..................................................................................................................................7
1.3.4 Antenna Pointing Solution ...........................................................................................................................9
1.3.5 Timekeeping ...............................................................................................................................................11
1.3.6 Drive System...............................................................................................................................................11
1.3.7 Polarization Control ..................................................................................................................................13
1.3.8 Magnetic Variation ....................................................................................................................................14
1.3.9 System Performance...................................................................................................................................15
1.4 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................16
2.0 INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................17
2.1 EQUIPMENT MOUNTING .....................................................................................................................................18
2.1.1 RC3000 Antenna Controller.......................................................................................................................18
2.1.2 GPS Receiver..............................................................................................................................................19
2.1.3 Fluxgate Compass......................................................................................................................................20
2.1.4 Electronic Clinometer ................................................................................................................................22
2.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ...............................................................................................................................24
2.2.1 Power Entry................................................................................................................................................25
2.2.2 Motor Drive................................................................................................................................................26
2.2.3 Drive Sense.................................................................................................................................................27
2.2.4 Limit Switches ............................................................................................................................................28
2.2.5 Signal Strength...........................................................................................................................................29
2.2.6 Navigation Sensors.....................................................................................................................................30
2.2.7 Accessories.................................................................................................................................................31
2.2.8 RF Autopeak...............................................................................................................................................32
2.2.9 Hand Held Remote .....................................................................................................................................33
2.2.10 Pulse Sensors ...........................................................................................................................................35
2.2.11 Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................38
2.2.12 Waveguide Switch ....................................................................................................................................39
2.2.13 Resolver Inputs.........................................................................................................................................40
2.3 INITIAL CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................................................41
2.3.1 Software Initialization................................................................................................................................41
2.3.2 Elevation Calibration.................................................................................................................................43
2.3.3 Azimuth Calibration...................................................................................................................................47
2.3.4 Polarization Calibration ............................................................................................................................50
2.3.5 Fast/Slow Motor Speed ..............................................................................................................................53
2.3.6 Pulse Sensor Checkout...............................................................................................................................53
2.3.7 Drive System Checkout...............................................................................................................................53
2.3.8 Navigation Sensor Communication............................................................................................................53
2.4 FINAL CALIBRATION ..........................................................................................................................................54
2.4.1 Compass Calibration..................................................................................................................................54
2.4.2 Azimuth and Elevation Alignment..............................................................................................................55
2.4.3 Signal Strength Adjustment........................................................................................................................57
2.4.3.1 L-Band Power Detector .........................................................................................................................................57
2.4.3.2 Signal Strength Channel ........................................................................................................................................57
2.4.3.3 Signal Strength Channel Calibration......................................................................................................................58
2.4.3.4 Amplifier Gain vs. Frequency Characterization ....................................................................................................59
2.4.4 Pulse Scale Factors....................................................................................................................................60
2.4.5 Operational Presets....................................................................................................................................62
2.4.6 Miscellaneous Adjustments ........................................................................................................................62
2.4.7 Mechanizing Automatic Locates ................................................................................................................62