3.4.2.4.2 El Resolver ..................................................................................................................................................... 57
3.4.2.4.3 Az Resolver .................................................................................................................................................... 58
4.0 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION / INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 59
4.1 SOFTWARE INITIALIZATION ................................................................................................................................ 60
4.1.1 Mount LAT/LON Definition ....................................................................................................................... 60
4.1.2 Define Antenna Size ................................................................................................................................... 61
4.1.3 Define Polarization Equipment .................................................................................................................. 61
4.1.4 Define System Time .................................................................................................................................... 62
4.2 INITIAL CALIBRATION......................................................................................................................................... 63
4.2.1 Position Sense Direction ............................................................................................................................ 63
4.2.2 Fast and Slow Speed Settings .................................................................................................................... 64
4.2.3 Determine Offset Angles & Reference Voltages ......................................................................................... 65
4.2.3.1 Elevation Offset Angle .......................................................................................................................................... 65
4.2.3.2 Azimuth Offset Angle............................................................................................................................................ 66
4.2.3.2.1 Azimuth Offset Angle – Northern Hemisphere .............................................................................................. 66
4.2.3.2.2 Azimuth Offset Angle – Southern Hemisphere .............................................................................................. 67
4.2.3.3 Polarization Reference Voltage and Offset Angle ................................................................................................. 68
4.2.3.3.1 Polarization Reference Voltage for Potentiometer ......................................................................................... 69
4.2.3.3.2 Polarization Offset for Resolver ..................................................................................................................... 70
4.2.4 Scale Factors ............................................................................................................................................. 71
4.2.4.1 Elevation Scale Factor ........................................................................................................................................... 71
4.2.4.2 Azimuth Scale Factor ............................................................................................................................................ 71
4.2.4.3 Polarization Scale Factor ....................................................................................................................................... 72
4.2.4.3.1 Polarization Scale Factor for Potentiometer ................................................................................................... 72
4.2.4.3.2 Polarization Scale Factor for Resolver ........................................................................................................... 72
4.2.5 Verify and Set Limits .................................................................................................................................. 73
4.3 FINAL CALIBRATION........................................................................................................................................... 75
4.3.1 Drive System Checkout .............................................................................................................................. 75
4.3.2 Signal Strength Adjustment ........................................................................................................................ 76
4.3.2.1 Signal Strength Channel ........................................................................................................................................ 76
4.3.2.2 Signal Strength Channel Configuration ................................................................................................................. 76
4.3.2.3 Amplifier Gain vs. Frequency Characterization .................................................................................................... 76
4.3.3 Operational Presets ................................................................................................................................... 77
4.3.4 Miscellaneous Adjustments ........................................................................................................................ 77
5.0 MODES – IN DEPTH DESCRIPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 79
5.1 OPERATING GROUP ............................................................................................................................................ 79
5.1.1 Manual Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 79
5.1.2 Menu Mode ................................................................................................................................................ 81
5.1.2.1 Setup...................................................................................................................................................................... 82
5.1.2.2 Recall..................................................................................................................................................................... 83
5.1.2.3 Delete .................................................................................................................................................................... 83
5.1.2.4 MoveTo ................................................................................................................................................................. 84
5.1.2.5 Track ..................................................................................................................................................................... 85
5.2 PROGRAMMING GROUP ...................................................................................................................................... 86
5.2.1 Configuration Mode ................................................................................................................................... 86
5.2.1.1 NORMAL ACCESS ITEMS ................................................................................................................................. 88
5.2.1.1.1 Expert Access Level ....................................................................................................................................... 88
5.2.1.1.2 TLE 1 Data ..................................................................................................................................................... 89
5.2.1.1.3 TLE 2 Data ..................................................................................................................................................... 90
5.2.1.2 INSTALLATION ACCESS ITEMS ..................................................................................................................... 91
5.2.1.2.1 Elevation Calibration ..................................................................................................................................... 91
5.2.1.2.2 Azimuth Calibration ....................................................................................................................................... 92
5.2.1.2.3 Polarization Calibration ................................................................................................................................. 93
5.2.1.2.4 Feed Definition .............................................................................................................................................. 94
5.2.1.2.5 External Sig Factors ....................................................................................................................................... 95
5.2.1.2.6 Location Reset ............................................................................................................................................... 96
5.2.1.3 Super-User Access Items ....................................................................................................................................... 97
5.2.1.3.1 System Definition .......................................................................................................................................... 97
5.2.1.3.2 Azimuth Angle Movement ............................................................................................................................. 98
5.2.1.3.3 Azimuth Count Movement ............................................................................................................................. 99
5.2.1.3.4 Azimuth Drive Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 100
5.2.1.3.5 Elevation Angle Movement ......................................................................................................................... 102
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