RC4500 Antenna Controller Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The RC4500 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) boardset consists of stackable set of cards allowing for compact
and flexible ACU packaging. The design and function of the RC4500 is derived from Research Concepts
Incorporated's mobile ACU, the RC4000.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MANUAL. Due to the complexity of the functions performed
by the RC4500, time invested in understanding its installation and operation will be well spent.
1.1 Manual Organization
The RC4500 boardset allows for ACU functionality to be packaged in various configurations. Many
hardware and software options are available for use with the RC4500 architecture. This manual is
organized to:
1) describe common hardware and software elements that will apply to all instances of the RC4500 and
2) provide a structure to allow definition of elements unique to a specific use of the RC4500.
Chapter 1 summarizes the contents of the manual and highlights the functionality and features of the
RC4500.
Chapter 2 describes the RC4500 user interface and basic operations.
Chapter 3 describes the RC4500 boardset hardware, interfaces and common external components,
covering the mechanical and electrical hardware installation.
Chapter 4 covers the RC4500 calibration and installation procedures related to the software and user
interface.
Chapter 5 provides an in-depth description of all modes and configuration screens in the RC4500.
Chapter 6 describes trouble-shooting information, error code descriptions and other ACU topics.
Appendix A supplies the expert access codes on a single page, which at management’s discretion, may
be removed to eliminate the possibility of inexperienced users inadvertently corrupting configuration data.
Appendix B, titled "MOUNT SPECIFIC DATA", details functions and values unique to a specific antenna
mount.
Appendix C, titled "ENCLOSURE SPECIFIC DATA", details mechanical and electrical details on how the
RC4500 is packaged. This appendix may not be supplied from RCI if the boardset is not packaged in an
RCI provided enclosure.
Separate appendices describe optional features of the RC4500. Example optional appendices that could
accompany the manual include:
APPENDIX REM - SERIAL-BASED REMOTE CONTROL
APPENDIX IP - IP-BASED REMOTE CONTROL
APPENDIX TRK - INCLINED ORBIT TRACKING
APPENDIX TLE - TWO LINE ELEMENT TRACKING
APPENDIX DVB - INTEGRATED DVB RECEIVER
APPENDIX BCN - INTEGRATED BEACON RECEIVER
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