RC4500 Antenna Controller Chapter 5 MODES – In Depth Descriptions
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5.1.2.2 Recall
Satellites which have been stored in the controller's non-volatile memory (via SETUP) can be recalled
from the RECALL mode.
RECALL
# NAME LON INCL BAND TRK TBL
1 A 90.0W 0 KU OFF ----
<SCR>THRU LIST <ENTER>SELECT <MODE>EXIT
Use the Scroll Up and/or Scroll Dn keys to scroll through the list of satellites stored in non-volatile
memory. Press the ENTER key to select the desired satellite.
If no satellites are currently stored the following screen will appear.
RECALL
* NO SATELLITES IN MEMORY *
* USE SETUP MODE TO STORE NEW *
<MODE> TO EXIT
After a satellite has been selected, the controller will prompt the user to specify the desired polarization.
H-HORIZONTAL:-124.74 RECALL
V- VERTICAL: -34.74 SAT:A
<H/V>SELECT RX POLARIZATION <MODE>MENU
Antenna movement can be stopped at any time by pressing the Stop key.
When the automatic move is completed, control will transfer to MANUAL mode if the target is a
geostationary satellite. If the target of the automatic move is an inclined orbit satellite, TRACK mode
receives control.
5.1.2.3 Delete
The DELETE mode allows a stored satellite to be removed from non-volatile memory.
DELETE
# NAME LON BAND INCL TRK TBL
1 ABC 90.0W KU N OFF ----
<SCR>THRU LIST <ENTER>SELECT <MODE>EXIT
The user may scroll through the list of stored satellites and delete the displayed satellite by pressing the
Enter key. Note that at the end of the list is a delete all stored satellites option. If no satellites are stored,
the message “RETURNING TO MENU” will momentarily appear and control will return to the MENU
mode.