RESEARCH CONCEPTS RC4500 - 4 Software Configuration; Installation

RC4500 Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Software Configuration / Installation
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4.0 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION / INSTALLATION
Once the cabling between the RC4500 and the position sensors, AIU, motors and any other required
peripherals has been made, certain startup and configuration items should be set for optimum
performance. This chapter describes how to set these parameters in the RC4500. For a discussion of
how to navigate to the CONFIG mode, MAINTENANCE mode, etc., see Chapter 2.
Installation will be more efficient if each step in the physical installation and calibration be performed in the
order in which it appears in the following schedule. Each step is referenced to a particular section of this
manual and should be checked off as it is completed. Some steps are applicable only if the tracking or
remote control options were purchased with the unit. The installation procedures are written to cover the
most common mount installations. Some steps are slightly different according to the type of mount the
RC4500 is interfacing to (refer to Appendix B). Installation requires basic operational knowledge of the
RC4500. Please review
Chapter for information on how to navigate the RC4500’s screens and how to
enter data.
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SECTION
ACTION
COMPLETE
Software Initialization
4.1.1
Mount LAT/LON Definition
4.1.2
Define Antenna Size
4.1.3
Define Polarization Equipment
4.1.4
Define System Time
Initial Calibration
4.2.1
Position Sense Direction
4.2.2
Fast and Slow Speed Settings
4.2.3
Determine Offset Angles & Reference Voltages
4.2.4
Scale Factors
4.2.5
Verify and Set Limits
Final Calibration
4.3.1
Drive System Checkout
4.3.2
Signal Strength Adjustment
4.3.3
Operational Presets
4.3.4
Miscellaneous Adjustments
At this point, the installer will have to start operating the RC4500 from the front panel.
Chapter 2 will need
to be reviewed to perform the steps described below.