RC4500 Antenna Controller Chapter 5 MODES – In Depth Descriptions
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5.1.2.1 Setup
The SETUP mode saves a satellite’s name, azimuth and elevation positions, horizontal and vertical
polarization positions and RF band in memory for use in later RECALLing the satellite. Up to 100
satellites may be stored into non-volatile memory via SETUP mode and up to 20 of those may be inclined
orbit satellites.
When the SETUP mode is entered, the first screen that appears asks the user to enter the name of the
satellite to be stored, the longitude, band and inclination of the satellite. The type of tracking and signal
source used is also entered.
NAME: SETUP
LON: INCLIN:
BAND: TRACKING: SIG:
NAME (10-CHARACTERS)
The following screen allows the user to peak up on the satellite if necessary. Once the satellite position is
peaked, press the ENTER key to save the AZ/EL positions.
AZ: 54.13 RF: 503 SETUP
EL: 48.95
PL:-124.74 SPD:FAST
<0-9>JOG ANTENNA <ENTER>SAVE AZ/EL POS
The user will next be asked to store values for horizontal and vertical polarization positions. While this
screen is displayed, the keypad may be used to jog the polarization axis in order to peak. The “5” key is
also active to initiate a 90 degree “cross polarization” movement. Note that the user will need to tune the
receiving equipment to correct frequencies for the different polarizations.
AZ: 54.13 RF: 503 SETUP
EL: 48.95
PL:-124.74 SPD:FAST
<0-9>JOG ANTENNA <ENTER>SAVE HORZ POL
AZ: 54.13 RF: 503 SETUP
EL: 48.95
PL:-34.74 SPD:FAST
<0-9>JOG ANTENNA <ENTER>SAVE VERT POL
The next screen prompts the user to select which polarization (horizontal or vertical) to use for RX
(receive.)
H-HORIZONTAL:-124.74
V- VERTICAL: -34.74 SAT:
<H/V>SELECT RX POLARIZATION <MODE>MENU
If the selected satellite is not inclined, the RC4500 will return to MANUAL mode. If an inclined satellite is
selected (and the inclined orbit tracking option is present), control will automatically move to the TRACK
(
5.1.2.5) mode.
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