VERTEX RSI 123T Operations and Maintenance Man. Rev B 08.04.2005

123T Transportable
Antenna
Control
System
123T
Transportable
Antenna Control
Operations
Manual
99-403-0100 Rev B
Aug 2005
123T Operations Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS - 123T

Revision and Change Record
VertexRSI Contact Information
Proprietary Notice
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Safety Symbol Definitions
List Of Figures and Tables
SECTION 1 - SYSTEM
1
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1
OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2
OVERALL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.3
TYPICAL COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.3.1
1.4
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

EQUIPMENT INTERFACE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
SECTION 2 - OPERATING
2
2.1
2.1.1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

START UP PROCEDURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Power Up Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2
NORMAL OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.3
OPERATION UNDER EMERGENCY OR ADVERSE CONDITIONS . . . . . 2-3
2.4
POWER SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
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ACU FRONT PANEL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.5.1
ACU Internal Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.5.2
Multiple Pedestal Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.5.2.1
Antenna Type Detect at the PDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.5.2.2
Antenna Type Detect at the ACU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.5.2.3
Antenna Detect Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2.6
2.6.1
ACU MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.7
STANDBY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.8
JOG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.8.1
Jog Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.9
TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
2.10
PRESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
2.10.1
Preset Position Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2.11
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2.12
MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2.12.1
2.13
Fault Latching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2.13.1
Low Signal Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2.13.2
Signal Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2.13.3
Frequency Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2.13.4
Receiver 1 / Receiver 2 Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.14
STOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.14.1
240MVO Stow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.14.2
TSM305 STOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
2.14.3
4.6M DMC STOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
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2.14.4
Position Stow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
2.15
DEPLOY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
2.16
CALIBRATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
2.17
WINDUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
SECTION 3 - SITE SETUP

3
SITE-TO-SITE SETUP PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1
AUTO-CALIBRATION WITH GPS, COMPASS, AND TILT SENSORS. . . 3-1
3.1.1
GPS Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1.2
Clinometer Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.3
Compass Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.4
KVH-C100 Compass Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.1.4.1
KVH-C100 Compass Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.1.5
True North Compass Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.1.6
Manual Compass Heading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.2
AUTO-CALIBRATION EXECUTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.3
MANUAL CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.3.1
Site Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.3.2
Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.3.3
Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
SECTION 4 - TRACKING
4
4.1
TRACKING OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

OPTRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.1
Backup Track Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.1.2
Optrack Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
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4.2
POSITION TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.3
GEO TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.4
STEPTRACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.5
INTELSAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.5.1
INTELSAT Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.5.2
Refract Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.6
4.6.1
TABLE TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Table Track Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.7
MEMORY TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.8
NORAD TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.9
SATELLITE TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.10
SATELLITE ACQUISITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.10.1
Box Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.10.2
EL Encoder Offset and Compass Mark Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
SECTION 5 - SETUP
5
SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1
GENERAL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2
TRACK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.3
RF SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.4
ACTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.5
AZ SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.6
EL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.7
TABLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
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5.8
INTELSAT MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.9
CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.10
VERSION SCREEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.11
SATELLITE DATABASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.11.1
Satellite Database Track Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.11.2
Satellite Database RF Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.12
LO FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.13
RF BANDWIDTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
SECTION 6 - STATUS MESSAGES

6
STANDARD STATUS MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1
LINEAR POLARIZATION MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.2
CIRCULAR POLARIZATION MESSAGES (OPTIONAL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
SECTION 7 - CONTROL SYSTEM

7
7.1
7.1.1
CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

PORTABLE MAINTENANCE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
SECTION 8 - SERVICE
8
8.1
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.1.1
Tools And Test Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.1.2
Inspection, Cleaning And Lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
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Safety Precautions To Be Taken. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.2
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.3
ACU SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.3.1
ACU Parameter Back-up To 3.5 Floppy Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.3.2
ACU System Software Reload From Floppy Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.4
SYSTEM LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
8.5
FAULT MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8.6
WIND-UP TEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
SECTION 9 - APPENDICES
Appendix A - Parameters
Appendix B - 123T/240MVO
Appendix C - 123T/LHGXA
Appendix D - 123T Maintenance Manual on CD
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REV
DATE
MODIFIED
PAGES
REASON FOR CHANGE

COMMENTS
28 Mar 2005
All
New Release
M.Bacon
29 Apr 2005
All
Add:
Revision and Change Record page.
Rev A to cover page and all footers.
Section 2.14.2, "TSM305 STOW" on
page 2-17. Section 2.14.3, "4.6M DMC
STOW" on page 2-17.
M. Bacon
Change:
Publication date was March 2005. Section
2.14.4, "Position Stow" on page 2-18 was
2.14.2. Updated Section 2.5.2, "Multiple
Pedestal Support" on page 2-5
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AUTHORIZATION

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The following Contact Information is provided in the event that a problem has occurred or
any additional information is required.
Address:
VertexRSI Richardson Controls Facility

1219 Digital Drive
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone:
24-Hour Help
888-Tripoint (888-874-7646)
Main Line:
972-907-9599
(Hours M-F, 8am 5pm, GMT 6)
Fax Line:
972-907-0027
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Proprietary Notice
Proprietary Notice
This document contains information that is proprietary and
confidential to VertexRSI. Any reproduction, disclosure or
other use of this document is expressly prohibited except as
VertexRSI may authorize in writing.
No part of the content of this document may be reproduced in
any form or by any means, including electronic storage,
reproduction, execution or transmission without the prior
written consent of VertexRSI.
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Degrees
ACU
Antenna Control Unit
AZ
Azimuth
BW
3 dB Doublesided Receive Beamwidth of the Antenna
EL
Elevation
PDU
Power Drive Unit
PMU
Portable Maintenance Unit
POL
Polarization
PWM
Pulse Width Modulated
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SAFETY GROUND
Indicates protective earth terminal. An

uninterruptible safety earth ground must be
provided from the main power source to
the product input wiring terminals, power
cord, or supplied power cord set. Any
interruption of the protective (grounding)
conductor, inside or outside the equipment,
or disconnection of the protective earth terminal could result in personal injury.
WARNING
Alerts users to a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Directs attention to a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury to personnel
and damage to equipment. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.


Figure 1-1 Antenna Equipment Group Block Diagram (10762A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Figure 2-1 ACU Menus (V-1038). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Figure 2-2 Setup Menus (V-1039). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Table 2-1 Primary ACU Menu Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Table 3-1 Compass Noise Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Figure 7-1 Portable Maintenance Unit (10988-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Table 8-1 AZ and EL Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Table 8-2 POL Faults
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SECTION 1 - System
SECTION 1 - SYSTEM
1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1.1
OVERVIEW
The Model 123T Control System described herein is designed to position a transportable
antenna in all axes of movement for the purpose of locating and tracking the satellites of
interest. Pointing and dynamic pointing to other targets is also supported. A single track
DC motor per axis is used for this antenna pedestal configuration.
The Control System performs numerous functions to accomplish locating and
maintaining contact with a satellite. The following list entails the major functions provided
by the Control System.
1.2
Stow and unstow sequences with Auto Search routine.
Antenna calibration for tilt, heading and geographic location.
Simultaneous positioning modes for each axis of movement.
Manual modes for maintenance operations.
Self test modes for control system calibration.
Status monitoring for detailed events.
Fault monitoring for detailed problems.
Receive signal strength processing and display.
Remote control and monitoring via third party computer.
OVERALL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

ITEM NOMENCLATURE
1
SPECIFICATION
AZ/EL Axis Position Resolution,

1:1 Encoders
0.0055 Internal
0.01
Displayed
POL Axis Position Resolution,

1:1 Encoders
0.022 Internal
0.1
Displayed
AZ/EL Axis Position Accuracy

(includes coupling, resolver electronics)
0.05 RMS Error
POL Axis Position Accuracy

(includes coupling, resolver electronics)
0.3 RMS Error
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SECTION 1 - System
1.3
TYPICAL COMPONENTS
1.3.1
Block Diagram
The Antenna Equipment Group Block Diagram (10762A), Fig. 1-1 on page 1-4,
depicts the following control system components.
Components Supplied by VertexRSI:
Power Drive Unit (PDU)
Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
Azimuth Position Transducer
Elevation Position Transducer
Portable Maintenance Control Unit (PMU)
Tracking Receiver
Clinometer
Compass
GPS Antenna and Receiver
Components Supplied by Others:
System Computer
Utility and Technical Power
Emergency Stop and Travel Limit Switches
Servo Active Beacon
DC Drive Motors
Polarization Position Feedback
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SECTION 1 - System
The primary man-machine interface is the Antenna Control Unit (ACU). The ACU is a
rack-mounted computer with a LCD display and integral keypad. The unit provides
significant monitoring and control capabilities with connections to the Power Drive Unit
(PDU) via an EIA-422 data link. Over this link, the ACU gathers and reports system
status and issues position commands for both axes. These commands are internally
generated by the ACUs Steptrack and Pointing mode algorithms. The ACU has an
emergency stop switch mounted on the front panel. The switch is microprocessor
independent and interfaces directly with the PDU to command an immediate control and
system disable.
An automated interface may be implemented through the use of a System Computer. An
EIA 232/422 data link with the ACU allows control and monitoring to occur from this
computer station. Other equipment interfaces with the ACU include the DC tracking
voltage signal.
The hand-held Portable Maintenance Unit (PMU) has a pendant cable and connector
that may be plugged into a dedicated port at the PDU. When interfaced to the PDU the
PMU provides manual jog control of azimuth, elevation and polarization axes at the
antenna.
The Power Drive Unit (PDU) is located at the antenna and contains the hardware and
firmware to close the servo loops. The position commands are derived by Steptrack and
Position modes in the ACU and then issued to the PDU via the EIA-422 link. The position
loop closure electronics of the PDU reside in a dedicated microprocessor system called
the Drive Board Assembly (DBA). The DBA compares the position commands with the
position feedback from the on-axis transducers to generate position error terms. These
position errors are frequency compensated and converted to directional commands.
The PDU interfaces with the on-axis transducers to accept and process the signals to
derive a digital representation of position.
Antenna mounted emergency stop and axis travel limit status switches are individually
reported to the PDU. The PDU interlocks these switches with enable logic and reports
their status to the ACU for display purposes.
1.4
EQUIPMENT INTERFACE INFORMATION
Interface Information is contained in a separate document entitled Hardware Interface

Spec located in the 123T Maintenance manual. The document provides the detailed
electrical and mechanical interfaces to the VertexRSI supplied equipment.
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SECTION 1 - System
FIGURE 1-1
ANTENNA EQUIPMENT GROUP BLOCK DIAGRAM (10762A)
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SECTION 2 - Operating
SECTION 2 - OPERATING
2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The ACU is the primary interface with site personnel or a Supervisory Computer for
determining operational modes and fault/status reporting. The unit is a standard, 19-inch
rack mounted assembly with a control keypad and LCD display.
The normal operation of the unit consists of two decisions, namely the desired mode and
the desired target. The operator simply selects the mode and the target name. To
achieve this level of automation, previous Setup decisions need to be made and loaded
into the unit. The Setup, Frequency, and Preset menus contain the majority of these
decisions. For more detailed information on system setup parameters, see
SECTION 5 - Setup on page 5-1.
2.1
START UP PROCEDURE
The system requires AC power at the ACU and at the PDU for normal operation.
The ACU power switch is located at the left front corner of the chassis. This switch will
power the entire ACU provided the power cord is plugged into the receptacle at the ACU
rear panel.
The PDU requires a single-phase AC voltage source.
WARNING
T HE AC
VOLTAGES SUPPLIED TO
THIS SYSTEM ARE HARMFUL !
P LEASE EXERCISE EXTREME
CAUTION !
After power has been applied to the ACU and PDU, check the status and fault windows
at the ACU for verification of correct system power up.
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2.1.1
Power Up Screens
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Initializing Keypad
Initializing Database
Beginning Command Line Interpreter
Beginning Command Line Processing
Beginning OpTrack Task
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2.2
NORMAL OPERATION
The ACU, system computer and manual control unit listed below can provide control
system monitoring to varying levels but, at any given time, only one may have control via
the PDU.
ACU
System Computer
Portable Maintenance Unit (PMU)
Upon initial power-up, the ACU communicates with the electronics in the PDU to
determine if a PMU is in control. If control is not residing elsewhere, the ACU is given
system control.
Control switching between the ACU and PMU automatically reverts the antenna to a
Standby mode. The unit receiving and accepting control must then actively enter a mode
to allow antenna operation.
The ACU may offer (or pass by default) control to the Portable Maintenance Unit (PMU).
Selection of the Maintenance mode from the ACU will result in the PMU being offered
control. If the PMU accepts, other units are precluded from taking control until control is
released. The control functions of the PMU are intentionally designed to be independent
of the ACU and position loop closure electronics are embedded in the PDU. Therefore, a
power loss in either the ACU or position loop closure electronics in the PDU
automatically defaults rate control to the PMU.
2.3
OPERATION UNDER EMERGENCY OR ADVERSE CONDITIONS
The system design allows for continued operation under many equipment failure
scenarios. For a complete listing of fault messages and troubleshooting instructions, see
Section 8.
If the ACU ceases to exhibit control over the antenna, the PMU can manually control the
axes. This hand-held unit employs a 50-foot control cable and optional connection
points located on the antenna structure in addition to the dedicated port at the PDU. The
PMU may control the antenna by executing the Maintenance Mode or by turning off
power to the ACU.
2.4
POWER SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
The ACU ON/OFF switch is located at the front of the chassis. The single phase power
cord may also be removed from the rear of the unit.
The PDU ON/OFF power switch mounted on the front of the enclosure provides means
to turn off or on the power inside PDU.
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2.5
ACU FRONT PANEL OPERATION
ACU front panel operation is detailed as follows.

When MORE appears on-screen, it means that the current screen contains more
information than can be displayed in the 4-line LCD display. Pressing the MORE key
brings up the remainder of the screen, line-by-line, into the displays 4th line.
When FLT appears on-screen, a fault exists. Fault messages can be viewed from the
Messages/Faults screen. New faults trigger the fault buzzer. Any front-panel key press
will disable the fault buzzer.
The physical buttons (a.k.a. keys) directly below the LCD display are assigned to the
screen control directly above them on line 4 of the display. The two types of screen
controls that can be assigned to these buttons are called toggle buttons and
pushbuttons. These controls always appear in brackets. Toggle buttons are used to
change an ACU parameter value by allowing the operator to cycle through a list of
acceptable values by repeatedly pressing the associated button. Pushbuttons are used
to either open a new screen or to perform some action. For push buttons that activate an
action, the brackets will flash off for five seconds. If the brackets do not flash, then the
action was not performed. Certain actions can only be performed under certain
operational conditions.
Certain screen controls will come and go based on screen selections and/or
operational conditions. For example, turning Polarization OFF in the Setup/General
screen will cause the POL position display to vanish and the [POL] push button to vanish
from the Setup menu. Likewise, changing the RF to a circular feed can cause the
Polarization to go OFF.
A block cursor indicates normal screen operation. An underline cursor indicates that the
screen is currently in edit mode. The position of the cursor shows the data field that is
currently being edited. Most screen operations cannot be performed while in edit mode.
When in edit mode, use either the Enter key or the Escape key to return to normal
operation. The Enter key will save any edit made to the data field. The Escape key will
abandon the edit and return the data field to its prior value. If a screen has no editable
data fields, then no cursor will display. In this case, screen operation is also considered
normal.
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During normal screen operation, the Arrow keys are used to move between all the edit
fields currently displayed on-screen.
With normal operation, the Escape key causes a return to the prior screen.
Press the Help key to obtain on-screen help for the screen currently displayed.
2.5.1
ACU Internal Heater
Some ACU Models incorporate internal heaters to extend the operational temperature
range. Models with heaters will have a warm-up LED on the front panel. When this LED
is lit the heater is operational and the controller is being held in reset. Once the internal
chassis temperature has reached zero degrees celsius, the controller reset is removed
and boot-up proceeds.
2.5.2
Multiple Pedestal Support
Multiple pedestal support is a powerful feature that allows pre-configuration of one

ACU+PDU for up to four unique antenna types. The detected antenna can be signaled
by jumpers installed at the antenna or at the ACU rear panel. Type jumpers are
necessary ONLY when multiple antennas are supported with a single ACU+PDU.
NOTE: Location of the type jumper determines the ACU/PDU boot sequence.
Consult your system integrator to determine if Multiple Antennas are
supported and how each antenna type is detected.
2.5.2.1
Antenna Type Detect at the PDU
Verify all external antenna cabling has been connected at the PDU
Apply power to the PDU either before or simultaneously with the ACU.
During the ACU boot process, the antenna type information is transferred from the
PDU to the ACU. The ACU then loads the matching software configuration.
2.5.2.2
Antenna Type Detect at the ACU
Verify correct type jumper has been installed at ACU rear panel connector J7.
Boot the ACU.
The ACU must completely boot prior to applying power at the PDU.
During the PDU boot process, the antenna type information is transferred from the
ACU to the PDU. The PDU then loads the matching hardware configuration.
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2.5.2.3
Antenna Detect Troubleshooting
Several fault conditions can occur that are specific to Multiple Antenna operation.
2.6
Pedestal Select Invalid Fault. This fault occurs due to an incorrect boot sequence,
or failure to re-boot after changing antenna type. Clear the fault by re-booting the
system in the correct sequence as defined in 2.5.2.1 and 2.5.2.2 above.
ACU MENUS
See ACU Menus (V-1038), Fig. 2-1 on page 2-7 and Setup Menus (V-1039), Fig.
2-2 on page 2-8. There are eleven primary sub-menus, each of which are accessible
directly from the main menu. The sub-menus are:
MENU
DESCRIPTION
Track
Preset
Jog
Maintenance
Standby
Messages
Frequency
Stow
Deploy
Calibrate
Setup
Wind-up
Operations Mode
Operations Mode
Operations Mode
Operations Mode
Operations Mode
Fault and Status Information
System Parameters
Operations Mode
Operations Mode
Sensor Update
System Parameters
Encoder Test Mode
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FIGURE 2-1
ACU MENUS (V-1038)
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FIGURE 2-2
SETUP MENUS (V-1039)
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Table 2-1, Primary ACU Menu Screens on page 2-9 shows the primary ACU menu
screens. Additional information on each mode can be found in the paragraphs that
follow.
Table 2-1: Primary ACU Menu Screens

ACCESS SOURCE
Menu
Computer
ACU
PMU
Comment
Track
Track Menu
Orbit Determination and

Pointing Algorithm
Preset
Position
Preset Menu
Stored AZ/EL/POL
Commands (50)
AZ/EL POL Jog Menu
Cursor Position Commands

for AZ/EL/POL
Jog
Maintenance
Maintenance Menu
Standby
Standby Menu
Disable Axis Drives
Messages
Messages Menu
Fault and Status Information
Frequency
Frequency Menu
Receiver Setup
Setup
Setup Menu
Operations Options
Stow
Stow Menu
Drive Antenna To Its Stow

Location
Deploy
Deploy Menu
Drive Antenna Out Of Its

Stow Location
Calibrate
Calibrate Menu
Read all Sensors and

update AZ/EL angles
Windup Menu
Encoder Test Function
Windup
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Portable Rate Control, AZ/

EL/POL

2.6.1
Main Menu
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby

0.00 0.0
Main Menu
[Standby] [Jog]
[Track]
-50.0 FLT
MORE
[Preset]
Help
More
Esc
Enter
The Main Menu contains the following sub menus and are accessed by pressing More :
Standby
Jog
Track
Preset
Maintenance
Messages
Frequency
Setup
Stow
Deploy
Calibrate
Windup
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0.00
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby

0.00 0.0
Main Menu
[Standby] [Jog]
[Track]
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby

0.00 0.0
Main Menu
[Maint] [Messages] [Freq]
-50.0 FLT
MORE
[Preset]
-50.0 FLT
MORE
[Setup]
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

0.00 0.0
MORE
Main Menu
[Stow] [Deploy][Calibrate]
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby

0.00 0.0
Main Menu
[Windup]
2 - 10
-50.0 FLT
MORE

2.7
STANDBY
The Standby window consists of an

Execute field only. Standby mode
disables all motion and clears all
active modes. Some system
parameters may only be changed
when the ACU is in Standby mode.
2.8
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby

0.00 0.0
Standby
[Execute]
-50.0 FLT
MORE
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.0 Jog Rate -50.0 FLT

0.00 0.0
Jog
ARROW KEYS ACTIVE
[Execute] [Pol CW] [Pol CCW]
JOG
This mode allows the operator to Jog

the antenna using the ACU front
panels arrow keys. Manual Jog is
selectable for AZ, EL and POL (if
applicable).
2.8.1
[Slow]
Jog Setup
The Jog screen allows the operator the ability to execute and operate Manual Jog mode.
The selectable fields are as follows:
Execute - This field will execute the mode. The ARROW KEYS ACTIVE message
will display on this screen in response to indicate that the arrow keys can now be
used to move the antenna. The right and left arrow keys move azimuth CW and CCW
respectively. The up and down arrow keys move elevation up and down respectively.
Slow/Fast - This toggle field sets the antenna speed. For slow, the antenna speed is
1/10 full rate. For fast, the antenna speed is full rate.
POL CW and POL CCW - When polarization control is active, these pushbutton
fields allow the operator to jog the polarization axis. Since all the cursor keys are
used in driving the azimuth and elevation axes when Jog mode is active, the
pushbuttons are used to jog the remaining axis, .
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2.9
TRACK
The Track Menu contains the following options:

NOTE: All tracking types may not be available on some systems.
Optrack
Position Track
Geo Track
Steptrack
INTELSAT
Table Track
Memory Track
Norad Track
Satellite Track
The presence of a question mark at the start of the AZ, EL or POL field indicates that the
field is not editable. Track type selected at this screen determines which fields are
editable. refer to SECTION 4 - Tracking on page 4-1
2.10
PRESET
The Preset Position menu contains

0.00 0.00 0.0 Preset -50.0 FLT
50 selectable AZ/EL/POL positions.
0.00 0.00 0.0
Execution of the Preset Position
Preset 1 Az 180.00 El 10.00 Pol 1.0
mode relocates the antenna to a
[Execute] [Pol ON ]
[Store]
position defined by the stored
positions. Upon mode execution, the
ACU performs a range check of the data set to verify it is within the travel range of the
antenna. The antenna is then driven at slew velocity in both axes simultaneously to the
commanded coordinates. Each Preset Position can be assigned to any configuration set
(1, 50). Enter is used to execute the displayed data set.
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2.10.1
Preset Position Setup
The Preset screen allows positions to be defined, stored and assigned a number.
The selectable fields are as follows:
Preset # - This recalls Azimuth, Elevation and optional POL angles for the displayed
set number. Up/Down arrow keys can be used to access sequential preset numbers.
Store - This field assigns the window's currently displayed parameters to any Preset
number desired (1, 50).
Execute - This field will execute the mode.
Azimuth Data - This field allows the azimuth angle value to be entered.
Elevation Data - This field allows the elevation angle value to be entered.
Polarization Data - This field allows the Polarization angle value to be entered.
Polarization - This toggle field allows the polarization mode to be entered (for
polarization systems). Valid options are ON,OFF.
2.11
MAINTENANCE
0.00 0.00 0.0 Maint

0.00 0.00 0.0
Maintenance
[Execute]
-50.0 FLT
MORE
The Maintenance window consists of an Execute field only. The keystroke Enter will
allow transfer of control to the Portable Maintenance Unit (PMU).
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2.12
MESSAGES
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby

0.00 0.0
Messages
[Status] [Faults]
-50.0 FLT
0.00
0.00
-50.0 FLT
0.00 0.0 Standby

0.00 0.0
Status
LOW SIGNAL PMU AVAILABLE
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

Faults
LOAD SITE LOCATION COMPASS LINK DOWN
[Ack Faults]
The Message Menu allows the operator to view all current Fault and Status messages.
For a complete listing of Standard Status Messages, see Section 6, "Standard Status
Messages" on page 6-1. For a complete listing of Standard Fault Messages,see
Section 8.5, "Fault Messages" on page 8-5. Fault and Status messages may be
latched to capture short duration or intermittent events. Fault latching can be toggled
ON/OFF from the Setup/General Setup menu. To remove a latched fault message,
select Acknowledge Fault.
2.12.1
Fault Latching
Fault Latching is located at the

0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT
Setup/General Setup menu. This
General Setup
17:59:17 MORE
parameter, when set ON, causes the
Time 17:59:13 H:M:S
fault messages to be continually
Fault latching
[ ON]
displayed until acknowledged by the
operator. If the fault is axis disabling,
the axes will remain disabled until the fault is acknowledged. Fault Latching is set to ON
to allow the operator to record intermittent or short duration faults. In un-manned
situations, Fault Latching can be set to OFF to allow quick recovery from a fault
condition. Latched faults may be acknowledged at the front panel of the ACU or
remotely via the host computer.
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2.13
FREQUENCY
0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

Frequency 3.40000 GHz
Offset
0.0 dB Low Signal -10.0dB
[Pol A]
0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

Frequency 3.40000 GHz
Offset
0.0 dB Low Signal -10.0dB
[Pol B]
The Frequency Screen is used to select the RF Parameters for the current target of
interest. See Section 5.3, "RF Setup" on page 5-4 for additional Tracking Receiver
parameters.
2.13.1
Low Signal Threshold
Low Signal Threshold This is entered in dB. If the received signal strength falls below
this parameter, a LOW SIGNAL alarm is issued. If the ACU is in Steptrack mode and the
Low Signal Threshold is reached, Steptrack will stop and the system will revert to
STANDBY mode. If the ACU is in Optrack mode and the Low Signal Threshold is
reached, Optrack will continue to operate only if sufficient valid tracking data has been
previously gathered. Refer to Section 4.1, "Optrack" on page 4-1 for a description of
Optrack operation with signal loss. Pointing Only tracking modes such as Intelsat or
Table Track are not affected by the Low Signal alarm.
2.13.2
Signal Offset
Used to shift the displayed signal strength. Value is in dB.

2.13.3
Frequency Parameter
Frequency - Set this parameter to match the beacon signal used for tracking. Value
is in GHz.
NOTE: For systems with Feed Status Switches: Failure to enter a frequency
matching the installed feed will result in a Band Conflict Fault.
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2.13.4
Receiver 1 / Receiver 2 Select
This parameter is valid for ACUs containing dual internal L-Band or 70 MHz receiver
modules. A toggle function selects either RCVR-1 or RCVR-2. If RCVR-1 is selected,
then the displayed signal strength is generated from the A2 receiver card. If RCVR-2 is
selected, then the displayed signal strength is generated from the A7 receiver card. All
RF parameters found in the Frequency and Setup/RF Setup menus apply to each
receiver card.
2.14
STOW
Stow mode is optional and is not

0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT
present on all antennas. The Stow
0.00 0.00 0.0
MORE
screen allows execution of Stow
Stow
mode. Once executed, Stow goes
[Execute]
through a specific sequence of
antenna movement. Text on the
Stow screen shows the progress of the Stow sequence. There are two available types of
Stow, Position and 240MVO. Each Stow type is described in the following text.
2.14.1
240MVO Stow
The 240MVO antenna stows in a clamshell configuration for transport. Not all
antennas support this method of stowing. 240MVO Stow is accomplished by the
following sequence. First, azimuth is driven to the center of the azimuth travel range.
The screen displays AZ Stow during this portion of the Stow sequence. If the RF feed in
place has a polarization drive, the POL axis is commanded to the CCW travel limit. The
elevation axis is held disabled.
Once the desired AZ position is reached, as indicated by the occurrence of the AZ
STOW ALIGNED status message, and the POL position is reached, as indicated by the
presence of the POL STOWED status message, (if applicable based on the RF feed)
then these axes are disabled and the elevation axis is driven down. The screen displays
EL Stow during this portion of the Stow sequence. The stow relays in the PDU bypass
the elevation lower limit when Azimuth and POL are in the stow position. Once the
antenna is below the Elevation limit, the Azimuth axis is disabled via the travel limits.
The fault messages associated with the limits are masked in software during the stow
sequence.
As the antenna descends and gets near the trailer platform, the EL VELOCITY LIMIT
status indication should occur. In response, the elevation drive slows to 1/10 speed and
the elevation torque limit is automatically reduced. The antenna will continue to drive
downward in elevation until the dish is firmly seated onto the trailer. The screen displays
EL Stowing during this portion of the Stow sequence.
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As the antenna is depressed into the stow pad, the drive torque increases to the reduced
limit, which trips the stowed status. The ANTENNA STOWED status message is
displayed. In response, the elevation drive is disabled. From that point on, the screen
displays Stowed.
The Stow algorithm monitors each stage in the sequence. If it detects an error, it triggers
an appropriate fault message and aborts the Stow sequence. The screen displays Stow
Fail under this circumstance. The possible fault messages related to Stow operation are
as follows. See Section 8.5, "Fault Messages" on page 8-5 for a detailed description.
PREMATURE STOW
STOWED OFF TARGET
EL VEL LIMIT ERR
STOW INCOMPLETE
Executing Stow mode commands the antenna to factory-defined stow encoder positions.
2.14.2
TSM305 STOW
The TSM305 antenna stows in a clamshell configuration for transport. TSM305 Stow
executes the following sequence. First, Elevation is commanded to 45 degrees. If the
RF feed has a polarization drive, POL is commanded to the CCW travel limit causing a
POL STOWED status message. Once EL and POL have reached their positions, AZ is
driven CW. When AZ reaches 180 degrees (mechanical) the AZ STOW ALIGNED
status message occurs. Stow relay logic in the PDU bypasses the EL DN Limit when
Azimuth Stow Align and POL Stowed occur, allowing EL to be driven down to
approximately 50 degrees where the auto-stowed switch activates. The status
message Auto Stow Complete signals the end of the stow sequence. The antenna can
then be re-deployed or handcranked into the transport position.
2.14.3
4.6M DMC STOW
The 4.6M DMC antenna stows in a clamshell configuration for transport. 4.6M DMC
Stow executes the following sequence. First, POL is commanded to the CCW travel limit
causing a POL STOWED status message. Once POL reaches its stow position, AZ is
driven to the trailer centerline. The ACU screen displays AZ Stow during this portion of
the stow sequence. Once AZ centerline is reached, AZ STOW ALIGNED status
message occurs and Elevation automatically drives to 22.5 degrees.
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When 22.5 degrees is reached, EL pauses, allowing the operator time to remove the main
reflector wings. The ACU then allows Proceed to be executed, causing EL to continue driving
down to 45 degrees. Stow relay logic in the PDU bypasses the EL DN Limit when Azimuth
Stow Align and POL Stowed occur. When 45 degrees is reached, EL stow pauses again,
allowing the operator time to affix the antenna upper wing locks and raise the feed boom support
bracket. The ACU then allows Proceed to be executed, causing EL to continue driving down to
the stowed position. EL Velocity Limit message is displayed as the velocity limit switch is
passed, causing the antenna to slow to 1/10 speed. The status message Stowed signals the
end of the stow sequence.
2.14.4
Position Stow
Position Stow drives the antenna to factory defined AZ, EL, and POL stow positions.
Each axis is disabled once it reaches the stow position.
2.15
DEPLOY
Deploy mode is optional and is not

present on all antennas. Deploy
mode is used with 240MVO type
antennas.
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Deploy
[Execute]
0.0 Standby
0.0
-50.0 FLT
MORE
The Deploy screen allows execution

of Deploy mode. Once executed, Deploy mode drives the antenna up into the
operational region of the antenna to a point 5 degrees above the lower elevation limit.
Text displays on the Deploy screen showing the progress of the deployment sequence.
Off Target will display when Deploy mode is driving to position. Deployed will display
when it has reached its final position.
Immediately upon Deploy mode execution, the ACU performs auto-calibration using the
auto-calibration sensors (GPS, compass and clinometer). If any sensor is not
operational, the auto-calibration procedure will be aborted and the CALIBRATION FAIL
fault message will display. This does not affect deployment but merely acts to inform the
operator that auto-calibration did not occur. Once deployed, execution of any other mode
will cause this fault message to clear. See Section 8.5, "Fault Messages" on page 8-5
for a detailed description.
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2.16
CALIBRATE
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

0.00 0.0
MORE
Main Menu
[Stow] [Deploy] [Calibrate]
Calibrate mode updates AZ and EL encoder offsets so that the displayed AZ and EL
angles are true for the current antenna location.
Executing Calibrate mode causes the ACU to read all installed Auto-Calibration sensors
(GPS, Compass, and Tilt). Calibrate mode also applies any additional operator provided
data such as Site Location, Compass Heading, Compass Mark Angle, EL Encoder
Offset, and Magnetic Variance. See Section 3.3, "Manual Calibration" on page 3-5.
2.17
WINDUP
0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

0.00 0.00 0.0
Windup test
[Execute] Windup Az 0.000 El 0.000
Windup is a special Encoder Test mode. See Section 8.6, "Wind-Up Test" on page 811 for more information on this function.
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SECTION 3 - Site Setup
SECTION 3 - SITE SETUP

3 SITE-TO-SITE SETUP PROCEDURE
When the antenna is moved to a new operational location, the Control System must be
initialized for proper operation. The following discussion details system setup and autocalibration sensor operation. Refer to Appendix B - 123T/240MVO for the 240MVO
antenna quick setup procedure and Appendix C - 123T/LHGXA for the LHGXA
Antenna Setup procedure.
3.1
AUTO-CALIBRATION WITH GPS, COMPASS, AND TILT SENSORS
Auto-calibration orients the antenna at its new location. Deploy or Calibrate mode
must be executed to complete the auto-calibrate sequence.
Upon arrival at the new site, the system should be powered ON and all auto-calibration
sensors should be verified. These sensors can be monitored via the Messages/Status,
Messages/Faults and Setup/Calib screen.
3.1.1
GPS Operation
Communication between the ACU and GPS Receiver should be verified by observing the
absence of the ACU-GPS LINK DOWN fault message in the Messages/Faults screen.
The GPS sensor can take up to 20 minutes to acquire a valid site location. Until the
acquisition process is complete, the GPS DATA UNAVAIL message will appear on the
Messages/Status screen. Do not attempt to deploy or calibrate the antenna until this
message clears.
The GPS antenna must have a clear view of the sky. Obstructions rising higher than 20
degrees from the GPS antenna may interfere with the GPS signal, causing the GPS
DATA UNAVAIL message. GPS data is not required after Deploy/Calibrate has been
executed.
GPS signal acquisition should be observed a few times so that the operator becomes
familiar with the process. GPS Status and Quality feedback can be observed at the
Setup/Calib screen, allowing the operator to monitor GPS activity. When the GPS quality
value climbs to an acceptable value, the GPS DATA UNAVAIL message will
automatically clear.
The Magnetic Variance offsets are applied to the AZ encoder during auto-calibration.
Magnetic Variance is calculated by the ACU from site location information generated by
the GPS receiver.
If the GPS signal is unavailable for auto-calibration, manually enter your site location and
current GMT time as described in Section 3.3, "Manual Calibration" on page 3-5.
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The [GPS RESET] pushbutton at the Setup/Calib screen can be used to software-reset
the GPS Receiver.
3.1.2
Clinometer Operation
Clinometer operation can be observed at the Setup/Calib menu. Tilt Fwd/Back and Tilt
R/L display the current antenna attitude. If these values are non-zero and they
intuitively match the observable slant of the trailer platform, then the clinometer is
operating correctly.
NOTE: Pedestal tilts greater than 10 degrees in the X or Y axes may result in
degraded system performance.
Adjust the antenna leveling or stabilizing jacks to achieve tilt within +/- 5 degrees if
possible.
3.1.3
Compass Operation
Antenna orientation can be determined using a manual or electronic compass. The

compass heading is assumed to be coincident with either the RF line of sight, or more
commonly with the main axis of the antenna trailer, depending upon the specific system
design.
Compass readings are used by the 123T control system to calculate the antennas
azimuth look angle.
The ultimate accuracy of any compass depends upon several factors including:
1. Magnetic field disturbances (Static, Induced, and Time Varying)
2. Tilt errors (compass tilt that exceeds specification).
Static magnetic field disturbances are caused by proximity to permanent magnets or
conductors carrying DC current. Induced magnetic field disturbances are caused by
proximity to soft iron or common steel. Time varying magnetic field disturbances can
result from any unshielded electrical device. Isolating the compass from these sources
reduces their effect on compass accuracy.
Tilt errors occur when the compass is not level with respect to the earths surface.
The 123T Antenna Control System supports the following compass options:
KVH-C100
True North
Manual
None
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Consult your system documentation to determine the installed compass type.

3.1.4
KVH-C100 Compass Overview
The KVH-C100 Compass has a tilt specification of +/- 16 degrees. Compass accuracy is
reduced when compass tilt exceeds 16 degrees from level. The KVH-C100 compass is
typically mounted in (or on) the antenna main reflector and the compass is nominally
level at the main reflector STOW position. This allows for simultaneous compass
reading and system calibration upon execution of DEPLOY mode. The magnetic angle
returned by the compass is assumed to be coincident with the trailer centerline.
Compass information generated after DEPLOY cannot be used by the control system.
3.1.4.1
KVH-C100 Compass Operation
Verify PDU-Compass communication, as indicated by the absence of the COMPASS

LINK DOWN fault message. Open the Setup/Calib screen and observe the Compass
Heading feedback. Verify Compass operation by cross-checking the Heading feedback
against a Hand-Held compass (if available). Compass Noise Score and Environment
Count are available at the Setup/Calib screen for KVH-C100 Compass option. Desired
values here are 7, 8 or 9. Compass Noise Score and Environment Count indicate the
quality of the compass heading value.
Table 3-1: Compass Noise Score
NOISE SCORE
HEADING ACCURACY
+/- 0.5 degrees
+/- 1.0 degrees
+/- 2.0 degrees
+/- 4.0 degrees
+/- 8.0 degrees
If the Compass sensor is installed but has failed, then the Compass Mark angle
parameter should be updated to produce a heading that matches measurements taken
with a hand-held magnetic compass.
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3.1.5
True North Compass Overview
The True North Compass has a tilt specification of +/- 40 degrees. Compass accuracy is
reduced when compass tilt exceeds 40 degrees from level. The True North compass is
typically mounted in (or on) the antenna main reflector and the compass is nominally
level at an Elevation look angle of 45 degrees. This allows accurate readings and
system calibration to occur at any Elevation angle from 5 to 85 degrees. Systems
containing the True North compass option have a separate Calibrate mode. Executing
Calibrate captures the current compass reading and updates the Azimuth look angle
calculation.
Compass heading feedback is displayed at the Setup/Calibrate menu. Compass
operation can be verified by cross-checking the heading feedback against a hand-held
compass (if available). The compass heading is always coincident with the RF line of
sight.
If the Compass sensor is installed but has failed, then the Compass Mark angle
parameter should be updated to produce a heading that matches measurements taken
with a hand-held magnetic compass.
3.1.6
Manual Compass Heading
If no compass sensor is installed, then the Compass Heading can be manually input at
the Setup/Calibrate menu. The compass heading is typically taken along a line-of-sight
that is coincident with the trailer centerline using a hand-held needle type unit.
3.2
AUTO-CALIBRATION EXECUTION
After GPS, Compass, and Tilt sensor operation has been verified, Deploy or Calibrate
mode can be executed. Azimuth and Elevation encoder offsets are calculated by the
control system based upon the calibration sensors. The Azimuth and Elevation positions
(displayed at the ACU front panel) are calculated as follows:
Displayed AZ Pos. = Raw AZ Encoder Pos. + AZ Encoder Offset.
Where: AZ Encoder Offset = (Compass Angle + Compass Mark Angle + Magnetic
Variance + AZ Tilt compensation)
NOTE: For level platforms, AZ Tilt compensation is zero. AZ Encoder Offset is
recalculated each time Deploy/Calibrate mode is executed.
Displayed EL Pos. = Raw EL Encoder Pos. + EL Encoder Offset + EL Tilt compensation.
NOTE: The EL Encoder Offset is static, only the EL Tilt compensation changes upon
Deploy/Calibrate.
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3.3
MANUAL CALIBRATION
Manual Calibration is the process of manually entering Site Location and/or compass
data. Manual Calibration is required on any system not containing a full suite of sensors
(GPS, Compass, and Tilt). Manual Calibration is also required if any auto-calibration
sensor fails. Executing Deploy or Calibrate mode completes the calibration process.
3.3.1
Site Location
If GPS is not installed, or GPS failure has occurred, Site LAT and LON will need to be
manually input by the operator at the Setup/General Setup menu. LON must be entered
in degrees East. After entering Lat/Lon, execute Set Site to accept the input. Site
location can only be updated when the system is in Standby mode.
3.3.2
Date and Time
Date and Time are automatically set by the GPS. If GPS is not installed, or GPS failure
has occurred, Date and Time may be manually input by the operator at the Setup/
General Setup menu. Date and Time are based upon Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
After entering Date and Time, execute Set Time to accept the input. Date and Time
can only be set when the system is in Standby mode.
Operational note: Intelsat, Norad, Memory, and Table Track require accurate Date and
Time. Optrack, Steptrack, GEO, and Position Track do not require accurate Date and
Time.
3.3.3
Tilt
Manual entry of antenna tilt is not available. Recovery from tilt sensor failure is as
follows:
1. Disconnect the tilt sensors at PDU connector J4. This will drive the tilt readings to
zero.
2. Level the antenna as closely as possible using a bubble level.
3. Replace the tilt sensors when available.
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SECTION 4 - Tracking
SECTION 4 - TRACKING
4
TRACKING OVERVIEW
The 123T antenna control system provides several tracking modes designed to support
a wide variety of missions and antenna hardware. Generally, Optrack provides the best
tracking performance and has the easiest operator setup. Optrack is the 123Ts
Primary tracking mode. Antennas with poor position feedback should use Steptrack or
Memory Track.
Tracking modes can be categorized as Active signal peaking or Position only tracking.
Active signal peaking modes (Optrack, Steptrack, and Memory Track) use algorithms to
actively maximize receive signal strength, typically by commanding small antenna
movements and recording the corresponding signal change. Position Only tracking
modes (Norad, Intelsat, and Table Track) drive the antenna to calculated Azimuth and
Elevation positions generated from equations and operator input data. Norad, Intelsat,
and Table Track do not require RF signal input for operation.
There are two hybrid tracking modes, GEO and Position. GEO Track allows input of
the satellite LON as a tracking start position, automatically performs a search scan, then
executes either Optrack (if enabled) or Steptrack.
Position Track is the same as GEO, except Position allows input of satellite AZ and EL
predict angles for the tracking start position.
Satellite Track allows choice of 1 to 10 pre-configured satellite targets from a satellite
database listing. Any tracking mode (Optrack, Steptrack, Memory Track, Norad, Intelsat,
Table Track, Position or GEO) can be preset into the satellite database.
4.1
OPTRACK
Optrack is the Model 123T ACUs

0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT
primary tracking mode. It provides
Track
for AZ, EL, and POL tracking of
AZ=? 0.00 El=? 0.00 Pol=? 0.00
geosynchronous targets. Tracking
[Optrack ]
[Pos Pol][Execute]
data is gathered, normally via
Steptrack, and stored. This data is
used to form an ephemeris model. The combination of active tracking data and
ephemeris model is used to optimally position the antenna in the presence of wind, fade
and other disturbances.
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The standard Optrack sequence is as follows. Optrack begins (step) tracking on a new
satellite. Continuous tracking occurs for approximately 10 minutes. Steptrack then
continues tracking at periodic intervals of not greater than 10 minutes for the first one or
two hours. The frequency of tracking during this period is primarily determined by the
satellite dynamics, with higher dynamics requiring more frequent tracking. After this
period, Optrack has sufficient information to begin dynamically estimating the satellite
position, resulting in greatly improved tracking stability and accuracy. Loss of signal at
this time causes Optrack to continue to estimate the trajectory for 30 minutes. As data
gathering continues, the accuracy and longevity of the predictions increase with
significant improvements occurring at 12 and 24 hours. After 24 hours of data,
ephemeris extrapolation is valid for 72 hours without further data.
Optrack status messages (OPTRACK 12HRS GOOD and OPTRACK 24HRS GOOD)
will display to indicate when the Optrack process has stored 12+ hours and 24+ hours of
tracking data respectively. The typical scenario is for Optrack to start with a "clean slate"
and thus these messages should occur at the 12 and 24 hour mark. Atypical scenarios
will occur when Optrack mode is exited and reentered. The time space between Optrack
mode actions creates "holes" in the internal Optrack tracking data table. The algorithm
has logic to deal with the non-continuous data table created by these "holes" and the
12HRS GOOD and 24HRS GOOD status will still occur if sufficient data exists to offset
these "data holes". The operator should be aware of the fact that even though Optrack
has been used for 24+hours, the 24HRS GOOD message may not occur until some time
later if an operational action has caused "holes" in the data table.
There are three conditions that will cause automatic clearing of stored optrack data. First,
if Optrack is executed after entering a new AZ/EL position coordinate that is greater than
2 beam widths away from the last stored optrack data point, then any Optrack data
previously gathered will be automatically cleared by the control. Second, if Optrack is
executed and the 24 Hours Valid Data message has not occured, then existing optrack
data will be automatically cleared if more than one hour has elapsed from the last stored
data point. Third, if more than 14 days have elapsed from the last stored data point, the
Optrack data will automatically be cleared.
Unusual tracking conditions may require the operator to manually clear the Optrack data
set before the Optrack mode can be made active. To clear the existing Optrack data set,
select Setup/Track and execute Clear.
It is good practice to manually clear Optrack data upon satellite changeover when using
Optrack on multiple satellites.
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Certain Optrack fault and status messages may highlight the need to clear the Optrack
data. The OPTRACK DATA OLD message indicates that it has been a long time since
Optrack has been used to track the satellite whose tracking data Optrack currently has
stored. The time period associated with this message is a function of how much tracking
data exists. The maximum tracking data stored covers a 3 day period and under this
scenario would take 9 days of being idle for this message to appear. The basic rule is 3
days for every 1 day of tracking data. The OPTRACK TBL ERR and OPTRACK DATA
ERR faults indicate that unexpected data points have been found in the tracking table.
These faults should not occur under normal circumstances. Certain events like time
changes made by the operator, unstable position feedback or Optrack operation on
multiple satellites are typically checked first to troubleshoot these fault messages.
All messages in the prior paragraph will clear once the Optrack data set has been
manually cleared.
4.1.1
Backup Track Mode
This parameter is not active on all systems. If active, it can be found at the Setup/
General Setup menu. Backup Tracking modes are operator selectable, and command
the control to Optrack, Memtrack, or Standby in the event AZ or EL axis velocities
exceed 50% of slew speed during a Optrack or Memtrack operation.
4.1.2
Optrack Execution
Stand-alone Optrack mode can be executed from the Track menu. Optrack mode (by
itself) does not have an automatic search Scan if the satellite beacon signal is not
present. When executing Optrack, the assumption is made that the antenna has been
pre-positioned close enough to the satellite beam center so that the received signal is
above the Low Signal Threshold. Satellite acquisition by search Scan can be achieved
by executing GEO or POSITION Track. Each of these tracking modes executes a
search scan if the satellite beacon signal is below the Low Signal Threshold setting.
4.2
POSITION TRACK
Position Track is a hybrid tracking

0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT
mode which allows entry of AZ, EL,
Track
and (optional) POL starting
AZ=? 0.00 El=? 0.00 Pol=? 0.00
Coordinates. Upon execution, the
[Position ]
[Pos Pol][Execute]
antenna will drive to the starting
coordinates. When the antenna
arrives at the start coordinates, the control enters Optrack if a signal is found that is
above the low signal threshold. If the signal is not above low signal threshold, then the
control will enter BOX SCAN mode. See Section 4.10.1, "Box Scan" on page 4-9 for a
description. Position Track is executed by selecting Position at the Track menu.
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4.3
GEO TRACK
Geo Track is a second hybrid

0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT
tracking mode which is identical to
Track
Position Track with two exceptions.
AZ=? 0.00 El=? 0.00 Pol=? 0.00
First, Satellite Longitude is entered
[Geo
]
[Pos Pol][Execute]
instead of Satellite AZ/EL (The LON
parameter only exists when GEO
Track is selected). The control automatically computes AZ/EL starting coordinates based
upon this longitude. Second, additional POL options are available. If POL is
commanded to ON, then three POL choices exist. They are POS POL, VERT POL
and HORZ POL. If POS POL is selected, then the POL angle field becomes editable
and the operator can specify a starting POL angle. If VERT POL or HORZ POL is
selected, then the starting POL position is determined using the satellite longitude and
polarization type (Horizontal or Vertical).
Upon execution of GEO Track, the antenna moves to the starting position and enters
either Optrack or Box Scan as described in Section 4.2, "Position Track" on page 4-3.
Geo Track is executed by selecting Geo at the Track menu.
4.4
STEPTRACK
Steptrack is one of the Model 123T

0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT
ACUs secondary tracking modes. It
Track
is normally used only as part of
AZ=? 0.00 El=? 0.00 Pol=? 0.00
Optracks data gathering sequence.
[Steptrac ]
[Pos Pol][Execute]
It can, however, be executed as a
stand-alone tracking mode when
there is a problem with the encoder pickoffs which prohibit optrack from developing an
accurate model of the satelite ephemeris.
4.5
INTELSAT
The INTELSAT mode provides

0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT
selection of the desired target via
Track
Operator Input INTELSAT II data set. AZ=? 0.00 El=? 0.00 Pol=? 0.00
The INTELSAT data may be
[Intelsat ]
[Pos Pol][Execute]
changed in the Setup/INTELSAT
menu. INTELSAT mode requires
accurate Latitude and Longitude site location parameters for proper operation.
INTELSAT data can be further adjusted to compensate for low look angle effects by
setting Refract ON in the Setup/General Setup menu (see Section 4.5.2, "Refract
Correction" on page 4-5).
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4.5.1
INTELSAT Setup
The INTELSAT Setup window allows selection and entry of the INTELSAT parameters.
The selectable fields follow.
Store - This saves the current INTELSAT data. (Unlike most ACU parameters, the
Intelsat values are not loaded immediately upon operator entry. This is because they
must be loaded as a set and verified against a LAT and LON check values).
Erase - This field clears all of the INTELSAT parameters.
INTELSAT Parameters - LM0, LM1, LM2, LONC, LONC1, LONS LONS1, LATC,
LATC1, LATS, and LATS1 are the parameters provided by INTELSAT to describe the
orbital ephemeris.
Epoch - This field lists the time used to compute the reference INTELSAT answer
used to verify the INTELSAT data set.
Check LAT and LON - These fields represent the INTELSAT reference answer at
the time Hours After Epoch. Correct values are required to enter an INTELSAT set.
4.5.2
Refract Correction
This parameter enables the Refraction Correction algorithm, which adjusts the antenna
look angle to correct for atmospheric refraction of the RF path at low look angles. This is
useful when using Table Track or INTELSAT Track modes. When enabled, the
displayed elevation angle will include the refraction corrections. Refract Correction is
found in the Setup/General Setup menu.
4.6
TABLE TRACK
Table Track mode exists primarily to

0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT
allow an operator to manually input
Track
time-tagged AZ/EL position angle
AZ=? 0.00 El=? 0.00 Pol=? 0.00
data points. The table is capable of
[TabTrack ]
[Pos Pol][Execute]
storing up to 144 points per axis.
These data points can represent an
ephemeris and the filled table then could be used for Stand-alone tracking. The data
points can also be used as an easy way to program multiple satellite locations for
automatic positioning requirements. The operator may command the mode to derive
linearly interpolated position commands between table values to continuously position
the antenna.
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4.6.1
Table Track Setup
The Table Track Setup window (Setup/Table) allows selection and entry of the timetagged data points. The selectable fields are defined as follows.
Erase - This field deletes the entire contents of the Table Track data table set
currently displayed.
Interp On - This field toggles the interpolate function ON/OFF. If the interpolate is
ON, the movement between time-tagged data points is linear. If the interpolate is
OFF, the ACU holds the position of the last time-tagged data point until such time that
a new time-tagged data point is reached.
POL Axis - This field toggles the POL axis tracking ON/OFF.
Pt# - The table associated with table track has 144 possible points. Any of these
points can be made to display on-screen by entering its value in this field. In addition,
the arrow keys can be used, when the cursor is positioned on this field, to scroll
through the table.
Table Day/H/M/S - This field selects the Julian Day (1 to 365 or 1 to 366 on leap
year), Hour, Minute, and Second of the data point. The format is DD/HH/MM/SS.
Table AZ - This field allows input of the AZ angle data point. Angle positions of 0 to
359.999 may be entered.
Table EL - This field allows input of the EL angle data point. Angle position of 0 to
359.999 may be entered.
Table POL - This field allows input of the POL angle data point. Angle positions of 0
to 359.9 may be entered.
4.7
MEMORY TRACK
Memory Track mode is used for actively tracking geosynchronous satellites. It works on
the principle that a geosynchronous satellites trajectory does not differ significantly from
day to day. While tracking, the satellites position is stored over time. Enough position
data is always maintained so that Memory Track mode knows where the satellite
traveled over the course of the previous day. Memory Track mode then merely repeats
yesterdays trajectory (sidereally corrected) today.
AZ/EL tracking data is stored in the Memory Track data table. Tracking data is loaded
when the ACU is in Memory Track mode. Memory Track uses Steptrack to gather data
points. New data points are loaded into the table each time an active steptrack cycle
completes. This time-tagged tracking data is used to determine the commanded
position.
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The Memory Track table is free form. This means that the points are placed in the table
in order, but the points are not spaced in equal time intervals. An average of three days
of tracking data storage is provided. The operator has the ability to clear the Memory
Track table from the ACU console. Executing calibrate mode will also clear the memory
track table. Cycling power at the ACU does not affect the Memory Track Data. There is
only one Memory Track table. The operator should manually clear the Memory Track
table when switching from one satellite to another.
A check is performed on all points in this data table. The basis of the check is to perform
a fit to the data and then observe the quality of fit.
When the Memory Track table check finds poor data, it causes a fault indication. The
Memory Track data collection and table check processes only when in Memory Track
mode and so this message will only appear then. The indication will not clear until the
data table is cleared using /Setup/Track Setup/Clear. If this fault indication exists and
Memory Track mode is entered, both axes will be disabled.
The typical Memory Track operational sequence is as follows. The Memory Track table
is cleared and the antenna is positioned on the satellite to be tracked. Memory Track
mode is entered and maintains position on the satellite using Steptrack for a 24 hour
period. After 24 hours, enough data points have been gathered by Memory Track to
begin predicting the satellite. The appearance of the MEMTRACK AVAILABLE status
message indicates that Memory Track has enough data in the table to make valid
predictions. At the point, tracking performance improves since steptracking is required
less frequently; only enough to continue to gather some data to maintain the prediction
capability.
4.8
NORAD TRACK
This mode generates pointing angles that dynamically command the trajectory of a
NORAD object as defined by a NORAD two-line element set. NORAD mode requires
accurate Latitude and Longitude site location parameters for proper operation. The 123T
ACU can store up to ten NORAD data sets. Due to the complexity of the NORAD
elements, each data set must be loaded from a supervisory computer. There are no
provisions for hand entry of NORAD data from the ACU front panel keypad. NORAD
data sets can be selected from the TRACK menu by soft-key toggle function.
4.9
SATELLITE TRACK
Sat tracking mode can be executed

from the Track menu. Sat tracking
allows the choice of 1 to 10 preconfigured satellite targets from a
satellite database listing.
0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

Track
AZ=? 0.00 El=? 0.00 Pol=? 0.00
[Sat
][SATNAME 1][Pos Pol][Execute]
Refer to Section 5.11, "Satellite Database" on page 5-8 for more information.
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4.10
SATELLITE ACQUISITION
Geo Track mode is recommended for first-time satellite acquisition. Geo Track requires
input of the satellite LON, Beacon Frequency, and Low Signal Threshold. Automatic
SCAN mode occurs if the satellite is not at the initial prediction point.
A word of caution concerning the Low Signal Threshold found at the Freq screen. This
value must be set properly in order for the satellite acquisition logic that is a part of Geo
Track to work. It must be set so that when the antenna is positioned on the noise floor, a
LOW SIGNAL status message occurs, and when the antenna is positioned on a satellite
signal rising above the noise floor, the LOW SIGNAL message is not displayed. If the
noise floor changes from site-to-site, this parameter may need to be adjusted.
Geo track mode drives to the AZ/EL position associated with the entered LON. If a
signal is found that is above Low Signal Threshold, Optrack begins. If a signal is not
found that is above Low Signal Threshold, then the system automatically performs a box
scan. It covers the full area of the box and returns to the highest signal level that it
encounters, unless that signal level is less that the Low Signal Threshold. At that point,
and from then on, the system begins actively tracking this satellite.
The size of the scan box is set via the Box Scan Size parameter located on the Setup/
Track Setup screen. This value is the side-to-side box size in degrees. Setting this value
too large can mean a long wait for satellite acquisition while the box scan takes place.
Setting this value too small can mean not finding the satellite at all. A number of factors
come into play in determining what the box size should be including satellite inclination,
compass inaccuracy and axis velocities. Experience is likely to be the best determiner of
which size box you prefer to use.
Once you are positioned on a satellite, you can use that satellite to tweak the Azimuth
and Elevation encoder offsets. This will improve pointing accuracy and make it easier to
move between satellites. Refer to Section 4.10.2, "EL Encoder Offset and Compass
Mark Angle" on page 4-9 for a detailed description of this procedure.
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4.10.1
Box Scan
Box Scan is a target acquisition mode that is automatically called by either Position Track
or Geo Track. Box Scan parameters are automatically calculated by the ACU, and are
based upon the antennas beamwidth. One user-defined Box Scan parameter is
available, Box Scan Size. The Box Scan Size parameter is located at the Setup/Track
Setup screen. This value is the final side-to-side box size in degrees (1-20). Setting this
value too large can mean a long wait for satellite acquisition while the box scan takes
place. Setting this value too small can mean not finding the satellite at all. A number of
factors come into play in determining what the box size should be including satellite
inclination, compass inaccuracy and axis velocities. Experience is likely to be the best
determiner of which size box you prefer to use.
If a signal above the low signal threshold is detected during Box Scan, then the control
will return to the highest detected signal after the scan is completed and enter Optrack. If
no signal (above Low Signal Threshold) is detected by the scan, then the scan will end
by returning the antenna to the starting point and holding position.
4.10.2
EL Encoder Offset and Compass Mark Angle
The Antenna Control Unit applies pointing adjustments automatically each time the
antenna is deployed or Calibrate mode is executed. (Refer to Section 2.15,
"Deploy" on page 2-18 and Section 2.16, "Calibrate" on page 2-19.) The automatic
adjustments are offsets generated to compensate for platform tilt (x,y), platform direction
(North/South/East/West), and platform location (LAT, LON). Tilt sensors mounted to the
antenna platform measure the platforms x-y tilt, a Heading sensor is used to measure
the platforms direction, and a GPS receiver is used to measure the platforms location.
Due to inaccuracies in each sensor, (Tilt, Heading, and GPS), additional AZ/EL offsets
can be manually applied to refine the antennas pointing angle, resulting in faster satellite
acquisitions. The adjustments are typically applied through the Elevation Encoder Offset
parameter (Setup/EL Setup menu, and the Compass Mark Angle parameter (Setup/Calib
menu).
NOTE: The EL encoder offset and Azimuth mark angle adjustments are held in nonvolatile memory. These parameters will modify the antennas pointing angle
at each deployment or Calibration.
Adjustment of these parameters should be attempted ONLY after all other antenna
installation steps have been completed and all RF equipment has been installed. The
adjustment procedure is as follows:
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Find a satellite with know AZ and EL look angle for your site location. The satellite
should be greater then 10 degrees above the horizon to avoid effects from atmospheric
refraction. Peak the signal, then compare the known position with the displayed Azimuth
and Elevation coordinates. Apply an Elevation Encoder Offset to make the displayed
Elevation angle match the known Elevation position. Calculate a Compass Mark angle
adjustment that will make the displayed Azimuth angle match the known Azimuth
position.
NOTE: The ACU must be in Standby Mode before a mark angle change will be
accepted.
Enter, then store the mark angle. The displayed Azimuth angle will not change until the
antenna has been re-Calibrated. Calibration can be executed in two different ways,
dependant upon the antenna type being used.
For 240MVO antennas, re-Calibration occurs when Deploy mode is executed.

Stow the antenna, then re-deploy to the satellite of interest.
For non-240MVO antennas, Execute Calibrate mode.
The control system should now rapidly peak the signal. Refer to your Site Acceptance
test procedure for more information on this procedure.
Azimuth and Elevation encoder adjustments have greatest utility if they are recalculated
each time the antenna is moved.
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SECTION 5 - Setup
SECTION 5 - SETUP
5 SETUP
The Setup Menu contains the following options:
NOTE: Some menus may not be available dependent upon the system
configuration.
General Setup
Track Setup
RF Setup
Actions
AZ Setup
EL Setup
Table
Intelsat Menu
Calibration
Version Screen
Satellite Database
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0.00
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby

0.00 0.0
Setup
[General] [Track]
[RF]
0.00
0.00
[AZ]
0.00 0.0 Standby

0.00 0.0
Setup
[El]
-50.0 FLT
MORE
[Actions]
-50.0 FLT
MORE
[Table]
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

0.00 0.0
MORE
Setup
[Intelsat] [Calib] [Version]
0.00
0.00
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0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

0.00 0.0
MORE
Setup
[Satellite]

SECTION 5 - Setup
5.1
GENERAL SETUP
0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

General Setup
17:59:17 MORE
Time 17:59:13 H:M:S
[Set Time]
Date 01:09:2000 M:D:Y
0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

General Setup
17:59:17 MORE
Time 17:59:13 H:M:S
Fault latching
[OFF]
0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

General Setup
17:59:17 MORE
Time 17:59:13 H:M:S
Fault latching
[ ON]
0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

General Setup
17:59:17 MORE
Time 17:59:13 H:M:S
[Set Site] Lon 88.00 [W] Lat 48.00 [N]
0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

General Setup
17:59:17 MORE
Time 17:59:13 H:M:S
[Set Site] Lon 88.00 [E] Lat 48.00 [S]
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0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

General Setup
18:00:00 MORE
Time 17:59:13 H:M:S
Refract Correct
[OFF]
0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

General Setup
18:00:00 MORE
Time 17:59:13 H:M:S
Refract Correct
[ON ]
This menu allows the following actions:
Set Site Location and Time

(Refer to Section 3.3, "Manual Calibration" on page 3-5).
Turn Fault Latching On/Off

(Refer to Section 2.12.1, "Fault Latching" on page 2-14).
Turn Refract Correction On/Off

(Refer to Section 4.5.2, "Refract Correction" on page 4-5).
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5.2
TRACK SETUP
0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby

Track Setup
Box Scan Size 6.0
[Clear]
-50.0 FLT
5.3
Set the Box Scan Size

(Refer to Section 4.10.1, "Box Scan" on page 4-9).
Clear existing Optrack data

(Refer to Section 4.1, "Optrack" on page 4-1).
RF SETUP
0.00 0.00
RF Setup
0.0 Standby
RF Bandwidth
[4.0 kHz]
0.00 0.00
RF Setup
Band 1 Range
-50.0 FLT
MORE
0.0 Standby
-50.0 FLT
MORE
3.400 GHz to 4.200 GHz
0.00 0.00
RF Setup
0.0 Standby
Band 1 BDC Freq
-50.0 FLT
MORE
2.450 GHz
Set the L.O. Frequency

(Refer to Section 5.12, "LO Frequency" on page 5-9).
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5.4
Band 1 BDC Freq 2.450 GHz
Set the RF Bandwidth

(Refer to Section 5.13, "RF Bandwidth" on page 5-10).
4.0 kHz
280 kHz
2.5 kHz
Band 1 Range 3.4 GHz to 4.200 GHz
Band 4 Range 11.450 to 11.700 GHz
ACTIONS
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby

Actions
-50.0 FLT
[Backup] [Restore]
This menu controls system parameter backup to floppy disk. See Section 8.3.1,
"ACU Parameter Back-up To 3.5 Floppy Disk" on page 8-2 for instructions on
this function.
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5.5
AZ SETUP
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

Az Setup
Encoder Position 0.000 Degs
5.6
EL SETUP
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

El Setup
Encoder Position 0.000 Degs
Encoder Offset
0.000 Degs
These menus display the current AZ and EL raw encoder feedback, and allow
manual offset of the Elevation Encoder position.
5.7
TABLE
0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

Table Pt# Day.h.m.s
Pol
1
[Execute][Interp ON ][Pol OFF]
This menu allows optional Table Track data to be input. See Section 4.6.1, "Table
Track Setup" on page 4-6 for more information on the Table Track function.
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5.8
INTELSAT MENU
0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

Intelsat 11 Parameter Set
MORE
Lm0 201.0000
Lm1
0.0000
Lm2
0.00000
This menu supports the optional INTELSAT tracking mode. See Section 4.5,
"INTELSAT" on page 4-4 for more information on these parameters.
5.9
CALIBRATION
0.00 0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

0.00 0.00 0.0
MORE
Calibration
Tilt Fw/Back 0.00 Tilt R/L 0.00
This screen supports monitor and control of the sensors used to auto-calibrate the
antenna system. The auto-calibration sensors include the GPS receiver, the
compass, and the dual-axis clinometers. See Section 3, "Site-To-Site Setup
Procedure" on page 3-1 for more information on these parameters.
5.10
VERSION SCREEN
Vertex RSI
Controls and Structures Division
Version: 1.305.1.55 2004/11/23 17:55:37
PDU Rev: 1.23
2005/01/04 12:03:22
This screen displays the installed ACU software version.
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SECTION 5 - Setup
5.11
SATELLITE DATABASE
0.00
0.00 0.0 Standby -50.0 FLT

Satellite Database
Sat 1
SATNAME 1
[Track Data] [RF Data]
The Satellite Database allows the operator to pre-configure up to 10 satellite targets to

store for later execution. Satellite configurations can be edited in the Setup/Satellite
menu. Targets are designated 1 thru 10, and have both Track and RF Data
components.
5.11.1
Satellite Database Track Data
The Satellite Database - Track Data menu allows the operator to associate a particular
tracking type with each satellite preset. Any available tracking mode can be selected.
Common tracking options include Position Track, Geo Track, Intelsat, Norad Track and
Table Track.
If Position Track is selected, the initial AZ/EL/POL pointing angle to the target can
be stored and automatic SCAN will occur if the beacon signal is not acquired.
Tracking will default to Optrack, Memtrack, or Steptrack (depending upon system
configuration) after a successful SCAN.
If Geo Track is selected, the initial target LON can be stored and automatic SCAN
will occur if the beacon signal is not acquired. Tracking will default to Optrack,
Memtrack, or Steptrack (depending upon system configuration) after a successful
SCAN.
If Intelsat Track is selected, the initial AZ and EL pointing angle is calculated from
the stored Intelsat data set. Automatic SCAN will occur if the beacon signal is not
acquired. Tracking will default to Optrack, Memtrack, or Steptrack (depending upon
system configuration) after a successful SCAN.
If NORAD Track is selected, the initial AZ and EL pointing angle is calculated from
the stored NORAD data set. Automatic SCAN will occur if the beacon signal is not
system configuration) after a successful SCAN. Any one of up to ten NORAD data
sets can be selected.
If Table Track is selected, the initial AZ/EL/POL pointing angle is calculated from the
stored Table Track data set. Automatic SCAN will occur if the beacon signal is not
system configuration) after a successful SCAN.
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Other Tracking modes can also be attached to a Satellite preset. However, the
remaining modes are less useful to the operator because they do not have the ability to
specify initial pointing angles to the target.
If MemTrack is selected, the initial AZ/EL/POL pointing angle is the current AZ/EL/
POL position. Automatic SCAN will occur if the beacon signal is not acquired.
Tracking will default to Memtrack after a successful SCAN.
If Optrack is selected, the initial AZ/EL/POL pointing angle is the current AZ/EL/POL
position. Automatic SCAN will occur if the beacon signal is not acquired. Tracking
will default to Optrack after a successful SCAN.
5.11.2
Satellite Database RF Data
The Satellite Database - RF Data menu allows RF parameters to be stored with each
satellite preset. Each RF Data set allows the operator to specify the following:
Satellite Beacon Frequency,
Down Converter Local Oscillator Frequency, (Applies to Internal L-Band Receivers

only)
Low Signal Threshold,
Signal Offset,
Receiver Bandwidth.
5.12
LO FREQUENCY
This parameter is valid for ACUs containing the Model 250 internal L-Band Receiver
card. The LO Frequency parameter should be set to match the antennas BDC Local
Oscillator frequency (in MHz). Consult your BDC documentation for actual LO frequency
used.
The ACU uses the LO Frequency to calculate the tracking signal frequency (in L-Band).
For ACUs with an internal 70 MHz card or external tracking receiver, this parameter is
not applicable.
Up to eight LO frequencies (and associated receive band) can be predefined in a downconverter table. This feature is primarily used with multi-band antennas that contain
several down-converters.
When the FREQUENCY parameter changes, the associated LO parameter
automatically loads from the down-converter table, eliminating the need to hand enter
the LO parameter each time a band change occurs.
Refer to Section 7, RF Options, for more information on the tracking receiver function.
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5.13
RF BANDWIDTH
This parameter allows selection of the predetection receiver bandwidth. Parameter

toggles between 2.5, 4.0, and 280 kHz. Valid for VertexRSI receiver types only.
Narrower bandwidths will increase the receivers S/N ratio. The 4.0 KHz bandwidth
allows the system to track modulated beacons. The 280 KHz bandwidth allows the
system to track on carriers.
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SECTION 6 - Status Messages
SECTION 6 - STATUS MESSAGES

6 STANDARD STATUS MESSAGES
The following lists the status messages displayed by the ACU and reported to the
System Computer.
ACU-PDU Link Reset
The ACU-PDU communications were disrupted and the link was

restarted. Normal operation is available. This message is normal upon
power up of either unit, but is an indication of a communications
problem if it occurs frequently.
Antenna Stowed
The antenna is fully stowed. The final stow condition is achieved by

driving the antenna into the resting pads with adequate force to prevent
it from moving during transportation. When the current command
(torque) exceeds the stow threshold, the drives are disabled and the
antenna stowed message is displayed.
AZ Disabled, EL Disabled
The AZ or EL axis is not active and the axis brake, if available, is set.
AZ Stow Aligned
The azimuth axis is positioned in its stow region. At this point, the
elevation axis can be driven down below the elevation travel limits and
into its stow position flush with the trailer.
Battery Test Fail
This ACU hardware test is performed upon power up. One or more of
the power supply voltages is out of tolerance if this message appears.
Return to Depot for replacement of the ACU battery.
EL Velocity Limit
This message indicates that a switch has closed to inform the system
that the elevation axis is at a position very near its final stow position,
level with the trailer. In this region, the elevation drive scales back on
its velocity so that the antenna completes the stow process by
clamshelling snugly to the pads on the trailer.
GPS Data Unavailable
The message indicates that the GPS Antenna and Receiver are not at
present providing a valid site latitude and longitude. Depending on
where the GPS antenna is mounted, this status message can occur
during normal operation since the deployed antenna often blocks the
antennas view of the sky. However, while stowed, this message
should not exist as then the antenna must have a clear view of the sky.
The exception being that for a few minutes after the system is powered
ON, the GPS antenna has not yet had time to acquire the GPS
constellation and this message will display until it has completed
acquisition. Wait for this status message to clear before deploying the
antenna.
INTELSAT Data Dated
This indicates that the INTELSAT data in use is more than seven days
old. INTELSAT parameters are normally updated at least weekly, and
the parameters should be loaded as often as available to maintain
optimum performance.
INTELSAT Data Early
The present time is before the epoch time of the INTELSAT data in
use. Thus, the data is not yet valid. Better performance is available
with data valid for the current time.
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Low Signal
This message indicates that the signal strength is below the tracking
threshold. Tracking is inhibited until the signal returns to the valid
range. This may be an error if the Low Signal Threshold has not been
set properly or if the tracking signal that has not been properly scaled.
The signal is scaled using the Scale Offset parameters found in the
Freq screen. The Low Signal Threshold exists on this screen also.
Other possible causes of this message include sources such as loss of
signal strength through the RF path (LNA failure, etc.), satellite beacon
or transponder turned off. This message will naturally occur during
target switching since no signal will be available while between targets.
If this fault does not clear when the new target position is reached,
corrective actions include manual scanning to find the target,
rechecking the predicted position, and verifying that the frequency is
correct.
No Feed Detected
This message occurs if the Feed Status option is active and no valid
feed type indicators are detected by the PDU.
Optrack 24 Hours Good
This indicates that 24 hours of valid Optrack data is available.

Extended tracking outages will not prevent continued ephemeris
prediction. Full Optrack performance is now in effect.
Optrack 12 Hours Good
This message indicates that 12 hours of Optrack data is available.

Optrack can now predict the ephemeris for up to 24 hours with
sufficient accuracy to provide immediate reacquisition.
Optrack Coeffs Available
This message indicates that valid Optrack data table exits for the data
set in use by Optrack. An ephemeris is available for immediate
tracking. Optrack will continue pointing for extended time periods
should an RF outage occur.
Optrack Data Old
This message indicates that the Optrack data set does not have recent
tracking data. The meaning of recent data changes depending on the
amount of data in the Optrack table, but the minimum time before this
message occurs is two days. Typically the data must be closer to one
week old. The accuracy of the predictions degrades rapidly after this
time, so full performance is not available until more tracking data can
be gathered.
PMU Available
The Portable Maintenance Unit is plugged in.
PMU in Control
The Portable Maintenance Unit has control of the axes. When this
status message is present, control from the ACU is not possible until
control is released by the PMU.
Power Supply Test Fail
This test is performed upon ACU power up. One or more of the ACU
power supply voltages is out of tolerance if this message appears.
Unacquirable Signal
The received signal strength is not strong enough to allow Steptrack

operation. This can be set in units of dB by the Low Signal Threshold
parameter found in the SetupTrack Setup window.
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6.1
LINEAR POLARIZATION MESSAGES
POL Disabled
6.2
The POL axis is not active and the axis brake, if available, is set.
CIRCULAR POLARIZATION MESSAGES (OPTIONAL)
Left Circular POL
The Polarization mechanism has been commanded to the Left

Circular configuration.
Right Circular POL
The Polarization mechanism has been commanded to the Right

Circular configuration.
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SECTION 7 - Control System
SECTION 7 - CONTROL SYSTEM

7 CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The following paragraphs provide information on other system components supplied with
the servo system.
7.1
PORTABLE MAINTENANCE UNIT
The Portable Maintenance Unit (PMU) is a microprocessor independent unit with the
controls and status indicators to execute manual motion control for azimuth, elevation,
and POL. The unit has a 25 or 50 ft. pendent cable and connector that may be
interfaced at the Power Drive Unit (PDU). The PMU is capable of performing these
operations as an autonomous, hand-held unit and is functionally and physically
independent of the Antenna Control Unit (ACU) and microprocessor position loop
closure electronics of the PDU. The PMU is offered control when the ACU enters the
Maintenance mode. Also, the PMU is automatically offered control by default when the
ACU or PDU position loop electronics are powered down.
The front panel of the hand held PMU is shown in the Portable Maintenance Unit
(10988-), Fig. 7-1 on page 7-2.
The PMU is a maintenance tool and is not designed for extensive usage. The unit is
water resistant and may be used in outdoor conditions, but should not be stored
outdoors.
7.1.1
Controls and Indicators
The following describes the controls and indicators on the unit.

POWER Indicator - This indicator illuminates green whenever the PMU cable is
terminated to the Power Drive Unit (PDU) or dedicated motor vicinity junction box and
power to the rate loop electronics is available.
ENABLE Indicator - This indicator illuminates green whenever the panel is offered
control.
ACTIVE Indicator/Switch - The actuation of this alternate action switch when the
PMU is capable of controlling the antenna, or is in Maintenance mode or ACU is off.
The green illumination of the ENABLE indicator, will accept control and preclude
other units from taking control away. To indicate the panel is in control, the ACTIVE
indicator is illuminated green. Once control has been accepted by the PMU, other
units may not take it away until it is offered by the PMU. Offering control requires
another actuation of the momentary action switch.
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FIGURE 7-1
PORTABLE MAINTENANCE UNIT (10988-)
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The remainder of the PMU has the controls and indicators that are used when the unit is
active. The azimuth and elevation sections are identical and are discussed together
below.
Azimuth (Elevation) FAULT Indicator - This indicator illuminates red whenever an
axis or system fault is reported by the PDU. This condition will inhibit control of the
axis from the PMU. The fault message prohibiting movement is displayed at the ACU.
Azimuth (Elevation) ENABLE Indicator/Switch - The actuation of this alternate
action switch allows the disabling and enabling of each axis without affecting the
operation of the other axis. To indicate the axis is enabled, the ENABLE indicator is
illuminated green.
AZ CCW-CW/EL DN-UP Rate Switch - When the PMU is activated and the axis is
enabled, AZ/EL rate switches generate directional speed commands.
Polarization FAULT Indicator - This indicator illuminates red whenever a POL fault
or system fault is reported by the PDU. This condition will inhibit control of the axis
from the PMU.
Polarization Rate Switch - The polarization switch controls the CW/OFF/CCW state
of the POL drive motors.
HI/LO Switch and Indicators - For the main drive system, the momentary action of
the RATE switch allows the speed selection of HI (full speed) or LO (10% full speed)
for azimuth and elevation axes.
The LCD Display (optional) continuously displays AZ/EL position and signal strength.
Fault and Status message display mode is activated by depressing the RATE switch for
at least 2 seconds. Return to the AZ/EL display mode is activated in the same way.
All of the safety interlocking functions such as emergency stops and travel limits are
monitored and interlocked by microprocessor independent hardware logic in the PDU.
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SECTION 8 - Service
SECTION 8 - SERVICE
8 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
8.1
8.1.1
GENERAL
Tools And Test Equipment Required
Standard tools and test equipment are all that are necessary for servicing the 123T
Antenna Control System.
8.1.2
Inspection, Cleaning And Lubricating
All components in this system were designed to provide trouble-free operation with a
minimum of maintenance. Indoor equipment should be kept clean and well vented. The
PDU should be kept free of debris and dirt build-up which could cause excessive heat.
The antenna manufacturer should provide a maintenance and lubrication schedule for
the structure, motors and accessories. Follow this schedule for proper operation and to
maintain initial performance levels.
8.1.3
Safety Precautions To Be Taken
Follow the following safety precautions when maintaining or inspecting the equipment.
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WARNING
O NLY
CAUTION
D ANGER
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
SHOULD BE PERMITTED TO PERFORM
MAINTENANCE , INSPECTIONS OR
PARTS REPLACEMENT . [R EMOVE
ALL METAL OBJECTS ( WATCHES ,
RINGS , ETC .) BEFORE OPERATION .]
[U SE TOOLS WHICH ARE INSULATED
AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK .]
F AILURE TO OBSERVE THIS
WARNING CAN RESULT IN AN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK .
OF EXPLOSION IF LITHIUM
BATTERY LOCATED INSIDE ACU IS
INCORRECTLY REPLACED . R EPLACE
ONLY WITH THE SAME TYPE
RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER. D ISPOSE OF USED
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
MANUFACTURER ' S INSTRUCTIONS .
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8.2
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION
System Performance testing should be done upon installation of control system

hardware or after any maintenance is done on the antenna structure. Performance
testing should include testing limit switch operation before moving the structure through
its full travel range. The Site Acceptance Test Procedure provides specific tests used to
verify system performance.
8.3
ACU SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION
ACU software maintenance and restoration encompasses two procedures. The first is
system parameter backup to 3.5 floppy disk, and the second is re-load of system
software.
8.3.1
ACU Parameter Back-up To 3.5 Floppy Disk
To save system parameters on 3.5 floppy disk.

Place a preformatted 3.5 disk in the FDD. Go to the Setup/Actions menu and execute
Backup. All system specific parameters will now be stored on the 3.5 disk.
The saved parameters can later be re-loaded on the ACU by following the same
procedure above, inserting a previous backup in the FDD and executing Restore at the
Setup/Actions menu.
8.3.2
ACU System Software Reload From Floppy Disk
NOTE: This procedure requires system software disks on 3.5 FDD media, provided
by VRSI.
To re-load system software from 3.5 floppy disks, first cycle power off at the ACU.
Place build disk #1 in the FDD. Power the ACU back on. The ACU front panel display
will prompt for System disk, 1, 2, 3, 4, and Build Disk 2, in that order. After Build Disk 2
has loaded, the front panel display will prompt Remove Build Disk 2 and cycle power.
Remove the Floppy disk, power the ACU down. If system parameters had previously
been saved, they can be restored now by following the procedure in 8.3.1.
8.4
SYSTEM LEVEL TROUBLESHOOTING
There are three types of faults, SYSTEM, AXIS and NON-DISABLING. A system fault
disables all AZ, EL and POL motors. An axis level fault disables only the affected axis.
A non-disabling fault warns of a serious condition that may degrade operational
efficiency, but does not require any motors to be disabled. The ACU provides reporting
of numerous fault conditions. Each point monitored is assigned a specific fault message.
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The standard list of each message with corresponding corrective action as follows:
Table 8-1: AZ and EL Faults
AZ & EL FAULTS
SYSTEM
LEVEL
DISABLE
ACU Emergency Stop
ACU Software Error
ACU-PDU Link Down
Antenna Safe
Antenna Emergency
Real Time Clock Error
AXIS LEVEL
DISABLE
AZ CW/CCW Limit
AZ CW/CCW Prelimit
AZ,EL Handcrank Engaged
AZ/EL Drive Fault
Command > Region AZ/EL
EL Up/Dn Limit
EL Up/Dn Prelimit
Enter Standby Mode
NON
DISABLING
ACU-Computer Link Down
Axis Difference
AZ/EL Software Limit
Bad Track Point
Optrack AZ/EL POL, Data Error
Optrack Table Error
Receiver Fault
Receiver IF Synthesizer
Receiver Link Down
Receiver RF Synthesizer
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The following fault messages are for systems with polarization option:
Table 8-2: POL Faults
POL FAULTS
SYSTEM
LEVEL
DISABLE
AXIS LEVEL
DISABLE
Command > Region POL
POL Drive Fault
POL CW/CCW Limit
POL Encoder Fault
POL Software Limit
NON
DISABLING
To capture transient or short duration fault events, toggle the fault latching function ON at
the Setup/General Setup menu. See Section 2.12.1, "Fault Latching" on page 2-14 for
more information on this parameter.
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8.5
FAULT MESSAGES
ACU Computer Link Down
This fault will not disable any motors. The serial link connecting
the ACU to the System Computer is not responding. The ACU
assumes control and all previous position commands issued by the
System Computer are cancelled. To clear this fault, reestablish
ACU-computer communications by restarting the System
Computer, repairing the ACU-computer cable, or restarting the
ACU. Note that incorrectly set serial link parameters can also
cause this problem.
ACU PDU Link Down
This fault will disable all motors. This link is EIA-422 connecting
the ACU to the PDU. The antenna will remain controllable with the
PMU, but position feedback and faults/status information will not
be available at the ACU.
ACU Emergency Stop
This fault will disable all motors. The switch is located on the ACU
front panel activates this fault. Once the reason for the emergency
action is cleared, this fault is cleared by depressing the switch
again.
ACU Software Error
This fault will disable all motors. Please call RSI-PC (972-9079599) for on-line help to correct this fault. If immediate rectification
is necessary, cycle power on both the ACU and the PDU.
ACU-GPS Link Down
The GPS Receiver Board located internal to the ACU

communicates via a Serial Data Link. This message will appear if
the communication link is broken.
Antenna Connect Fail
This fault results from incorrect external antenna cabling. This fault
will normally trigger the system disabling Antenna E-Stop
condition, even if the Antenna E-Stop switch has not been
installed. Correct any external antenna cabling problems to clear
both faults.
Antenna E-Stop
This fault will disable all motors. The switch is typically located at
the antenna pedestal. Once the reason for the emergency action
is cleared, this fault is cleared by depressing the switch again. On
some antennas, the antenna connect foil fault may simultaneously
trigger the Antenna E-Stop. See Antenna Connect Fail for more
information.
Antenna Safe Fault
This fault will disable all motors. The switch is typically located at
the antenna pedestal. Once the reason for the emergency action is
cleared, this fault is cleared by depressing the switch again.
Axis Difference
This fault will not disable any motors, but usually will appear with a
fault that does disable motors. There are redundant interlock
circuits on the PDU Drive board. If these redundant circuits ever
disagree, then the fault message is issued. Replace the PDU
Drive board at Depot level. Replace the PDU in the field.
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AZ Software Limit, EL
Software Limit
This fault does not disable any axis motor. Axis travel limit
parameters, as stored in the Site Setup window, can be crossed
when the antenna is controlled by the PMU. When the antenna
crosses the stored value, this fault is issued. For a related fault
see Command > Region AZ (EL). To clear this fault, issue a
position command within the travel limits. Once the antenna is
again within the travel limits the fault will clear.
AZ CW/CCW Limit
The axis has traveled in the CW or CCW direction far enough to

encounter a hardware switch. The brakes will be set and the axis
disabled. This fault should never occur on antennas that use only
AZ/EL Prelimits.
AZ CW/CCW Prelimit, EL UP/DN

Prelimit
The axis has traveled far enough to encounter a hardware switch.

If the system is configured for automatic prelimit backout, then
the axis will reverse direction and slowly drive until the hardware
switch reverts to the normal (closed) state. The axis will now
respond to whatever command is present, therefore, if the
command that drove the axis into prelimit is still present, then the
axis will drive back into prelimit.
If the system is configured for manual prelimit backout (all AC
systems), then the axis will apply the brakes and disable. Manual
backout is accomplished by depressing and holding the axis
enable button on the PMU.
AZ, EL Handcrank Engaged
This fault will disable all AZ or EL motors. A switch is connected to

the handcrank access plate of each motor. During the removal of
the access plate, this switch will issue the fault message. To clear
this fault, close the handcrank access. If this does not clear the
problem, replace the switch at the handcrank access.
AZ/EL Drive Fault
This indicates that the PWM Drive has lost its enables and is
unable to reset. If the condition occurs repeatedly, investigate the
motor or cabling for failure. This may indicate a loss of power to
the drive.
Bad Track Data Point
This fault occurs only during Optrack mode. If any estimate of

target position is poor due to high scintillation (noisy signal), this
fault occurs. This fault can be used as an indication of poor
tracking conditions. This fault clears upon the next valid target
position estimate. If this fault continues to occur, change the
tracking node to Steptrack.
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Band Conflict
This fault indicates that an active mode was attempted without the
selected operational frequency matching the RF feed currently in
place on the antenna. To clear the fault condition, either put the
correct feed on the antenna or change the tracking frequency on
the Freq screen to match the feed. For example, if a C-Band feed
is mounted on the antenna, then the operational frequency must
be between 2 and 6 GHz.
RF Feed
Frequency Range
Check for BAND CONFLICT
C BAND FEED
2.0 TO 6.0 GHz
X BAND FEED
6.0 TO 10.0 GHz
KU BAND FEED
10.0 TO 17.7 GHz
KA BAND FEED
17.7 TO 30.0 GHz
Another potential source for this fault would be if the RF feed

status circuits were not reporting properly. To look for the cause,
verify that the status message indicating which feed is in place is a
correct indication of the actual feed in use. Status messages can
be viewed on the Messages/Status screen.
This fault never occurs when the system is in Standby mode. This
allows for feed changes to be made, in Standby mode, without
triggering this fault.
Calibration Fail
This fault indicates that the automatic calibration that occurs upon
antenna deployment could not be performed. The typical cause
would be the absence of one of the calibration sensors which
includes the GPS, compass and clinometer. The presence of
either ACU-GPS LINK DOWN, COMPASS LINK DOWN or GPS
DATA UNAVAIL would indicate that a sensor is out. (Deployment
is not recommended unless these fault and status conditions are
cleared.) A possible, though less likely cause would be that the
Deploy mode was commanded with elevation in a position which
causes the compass to not be level. The compass only works
properly at a level position which occurs at the antennas stow
position.
All calibration sensor monitor and control is done via the Setup/
Calib screen.
If a sensor is out and a calibration is required, the operator must
manually enter all information that the automatic calibration
normally does. See Section 3.3, "Manual
Calibration" on page 3-5 for details.
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Command > Region AZ ,

Command> Region EL
This fault disables all AZ (or EL) motors the moment the illegal
position command (outside of the travel region) is entered. This
fault is issued whenever a position is commanded that lies beyond
a software limit. The software limit can be crossed when using the
PMU to control the antenna. The software limit parameters are
accessed through the site setup window to the Travel Limit
Parameters window. To clear this fault, issue a legal position
command.
Command > Region POL
This fault disables the POL axis the moment the illegal position
command (outside of the travel region) is entered. This fault is
issued whenever a position is commanded that lies beyond the
software limit. The software limit can be crossed when using the
PMU to control the antenna. The software limit parameters are
accessed through the site setup window to the Travel Limit
Parameters window. To clear this fault, issue a legal position
command.
Compass Link Down
An RS232 Serial Data Link runs between the heading sensor and
the PDU. This message will appear if the communication link is
broken. Refer to the system schematic and verify all connections
between the PDU and heading sensor.
EL UP/DN Limit
The axis has traveled in the UP or DOWN direction far enough to

encounter a hardware limit switch. The brakes will be set and the
axis disabled. This fault should never occur due to the fact that
prelimit is set to occur before this limit. To clear this fault use the
handcrank (if available) to move the antenna out of limit.
Alternately, the limit may be bypassed using hardware jumpers to
deliberately defeat the limit. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION to
avoid personnel injury or damage to the antenna. This limit is often
not connected on ACLM systems and the prelimit is used in place
of the final limit.
El Vel Limit Err
This fault occurs only during Stow mode. It will clear on exit of
Stow mode. It occurs because the EL VELOCITY LIMIT condition
is not staying constantly ON for the full time from when it first
occurs until when the ANTENNA STOWED condition occurs. The
typical course of action is to investigate the hardware circuits that
report the stow status switches.
The trailer should never be moved without the antenna stowed.
And the antenna should not be considered stowed unless the stow
process completes without any stow faults. Stow faults include
PREMATURE STOW, STOWED OFF TARGET, EL VEL LIMIT
ERR and STOW INCOMPLETE.
Enter Standby Mode
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This fault message will occur after a disabling fault latches the
enables in the OFF state. By entering the STANDBY mode and
then an active mode, the enables are cycled and control is once
again available to the ACU.
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Optrack AZ/EL, POL Data Error
This error occurs if Optrack is unable to compute an accurate

ephemeris, even though sufficient data is available. This is
normally caused by a change in time or the site location. If the
time or site is significantly changed, the Optrack table should be
cleared. This error will eventually clear itself, but the (strongly)
recommended action is to clear the Optrack data and restart
Optrack. To clear Optrack data, go to Setup/Track Setup/Optrack
Clear.
Optrack Table Error
This indicates that a bad data point was rejected by the Optrack
table. This fault will clear upon the next store of a valid data point
into the Optrack table. This is normally caused by a change in
time. If the time is significantly changed, the Optrack data should
be cleared. To clear Optrack data, go to Setup/Track Setup/
Optrack Clear.
Pedestal Select Invalid
This fault is specific to Dual Antenna systems. The fault occurs

whenever the detected antenna type and the loaded ACU software
configuration fail to match. Cycling power at the ACU (with the
PDU powered) will load the correct software configuration and
clear this fault.
POL Software Limit
This fault does not disable the POL motors. The POL travel limit
parameter as stored in the Setup/POL Setup menu can be crossed
when the antenna is controlled by the PMU. When the antenna
crosses the stored value, this fault is issued. For a related fault
see Command > Region POL . To clear this fault, issue a
position command inside the travel limits. Once the antenna is
again within the travel limits, the fault will clear.
POL CW/CCW Limit
The axis has traveled far enough to encounter a hardware switch.

The axis is disabled. The limit may be cleared by issuing a
command out of limit.
POL Drive Fault
This indicates that the Motor Drive has lost its enables and is
unable to reset. If the condition occurs repeatedly, investigate the
motor or cabling for failure.
Premature Stow
Stow mode. It occurs because the stow process stopped at its
elevation command stow position without either the EL VELOCITY
LIMIT or the ANTENNA STOWED status messages occurring.
This indicates that elevation is not being driven far enough down to
securely stow the antenna. The typical fix is to enter the correct
stow position on the Setup/General screen.
ERR AND STOW INCOMPLETE.
Real Time Clock Error
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This fault will disable all motors. The real time clock circuit on the
ACU Interface Board has failed. Time is not lost because the
higher priority XCO clock is still functioning.
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Receiver Fault
This fault will not disable any motors. The tracking receiver is
reporting a fault to the ACU.
Receiver IF Synthesizer Unlock
This fault is generated if the programmed frequency is out of

range, the ACU to RF module interconnect has failed, or the RF
module frequency synthesizer circuit has failed.
Receiver Link Down
This fault will not disable any motors. The serial link connecting
the ACU to an external tracking receiver is not responding. To
clear this fault, reestablish ACU - receiver communications by
restarting the receiver, repairing the ACU receiver serial cable, or
restarting the ACU. Note that incorrectly set serial link parameters
can also cause this problem.
Receiver RF Synthesizer
Unlock
This fault is generated if the programmed frequency is out of

range, the ACU to RF module interconnect has failed, or the RF
module frequency synthesizer circuit has failed.
Stow Incomplete
Stow mode. It occurs because the EL VELOCITY LIMIT indication
has occurred for over 60 seconds without the expected,
subsequent ANTENNA STOWED indication occurring.
Environmental conditions like ice and snow may be the root cause
for this fault and should be ruled out before checking the stow
status reporting circuitry for correct operation.
Stowed Off Target
Stow mode. It occurs because of two possible conditions: first, if
the ANTENNA STOWED indication is occurring without the EL
VELOCITY LIMIT indication first occurring and secondly, if the full
stow sequence occurs but the final stow position achieved is not
within five degrees of the commanded stow position (in Elevation).
The typical course of action for the first cause is to investigate the
hardware circuits that report the stow status switches. The typical
course of action for the second cause is to correctly set the stow
position on the Setup/General screen.
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8.6
WIND-UP TEST
The Wind-Up test is a diagnostic program found in the top-level menu tree. This test is
used to characterize position feedback operation. Mechanical damage to the axis
encoders, or axes drive trains, can produce antenna conditions that degrade or prohibit
satellite tracking. The Wind-Up test mode outputs data useful in diagnosing potential
encoder and drive train problems.
The Wind-Up test program assumes the antenna is pointed at a stationary satellite, and
a valid tracking signal is being received. Under these conditions, offset movement in AZ
or EL axes should always return a peak satellite signal at exactly the same AZ and EL
position. If offset movement does not return a peak signal at the same AZ (EL) position,
this indicates a position repeatability problem, the magnitude of which is displayed as the
AZ (EL) windup. This test is also affected by the receive signal stability. Noisy
conditions may degrade the test accuracy.
Procedure:
Place the antenna pointed at a stationary satellite. Manually Peak the signal. Execute
Wind-Up test. The control system will now automatically drive off peak, then reverse
direction and drive through the peak, then reverse direction again and drive back through
peak. The control monitors axis position and signal level while each pass occurs,
calculating the peak angle. After the test is complete, the Windup is calculated as the
difference in measured peak angle when driving CW (UP) into the peak versus driving
CCW (DN) into the peak.
Run the Wind-Up test three times and verify that the results are similar for all runs.
Typical Wind-Up values should be less than 1% of the 3dB Beamwidth. If Wind-up
greater than 3% is measured, then Optrack performance may be degraded. A minimum
Wind-Up of 0.0055 degree, (with 1:1 resolver type encoders), is considered typical, and
is due to the resolution with which these encoders are measured. The 3dB Beamwith
(BW) is calculated as follows:
BW = 21 / (freq x dia)
Where freq = beacon frequency in GHz, and dia = dish aperture, in meters.
Example: For a 2.4 meter dish operating at 4.2 Ghz, the BW = 2.083 deg.
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SECTION 9 - Appendices
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Appendix A - Parameters
The following table lists each parameter, the default value, type, screen location, and
dependency. Some parameters will be eliminated if their function is not needed. For
example, if the system does not have polarization control, the POL position parameter on
the track menu. The table lists parameters grouped by screen.
Type
Parameter
Screen
Range
Dependency
Notes
Default
Se
ct.
Mode
Jog Speed
Jog
Fast/Slow
None
Fast = Full Rate

Slow = 1/10 Rate
Slow
Mode
Lon
Track
0-359.9 Degs
East
GEO (Appears
only when [Geo]
is the Track
Type)
Mode
AZ
Track
0-359.999 Degs
None
Current
Sometimes this field is not
editable (i.e. it is automatically AZ POS
calculated for certain Track
types). A question mark
appears when this is the case.
Mode
EL
Track
-9.999-89.999
Degs
None
Current
editable (i.e. it is automatically EL POS
Calculated for certain Track
types). A Question mark
Appears when this is the case.
Mode
POL
Track
0-359.999 degs
POL (When the

Polarization
parameter in the
Setup/General
screen is ON)
Current
editable (i.e. it is automatically POL
POS
Calculated for certain Track
types). A Question mark
Appears when this is the case.
Mode
Track Type
Track
Optrack/ Position/ None

Tab Track/ Step
Track/ Geo
The INTELSAT selection does Optrack

not appear Unless INTELSAT
is set ON in the Setup/General
screen. Likewise, for Table
Track
Mode
POL On/Off
Track
Pol On/ Pol Off
POL
On
Mode
POL Choice
Track
Pos POL/ Horz

POL/ Vert POL
POL and GEO
POS
POL
Mode
Preset
Number
Preset
1-50
None
Mode
AZ
Preset
0-359.999 Degs
None
Mode
EL
Preset
-9.999-89.999
Degs
None
Mode
POL
Preset
0-359.9 Degs
POL
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In addition to being editable,

this field can be incremented
Decremented using the UP
and DOWN ARROW keys.

Mode
POL On/Off
Preset
POL On/ POL Off POL
On
Site
Center
Frequency
Freq
0.1-100.0 GHz
Site
Low Signal
Threshold
Freq
-99.0 dBm
None
-10
Site
Tracking
Signal Offset
Freq
100-100 dB
None
0.1
Site
Time
Setup/
General
Standard
HH:MM:SS
The [Set Time] Pushbutton is

used In conjunction with This
field.
Site
Date
Setup/
General
Standard
MM:DD:YY
The [Set Time] Pushbutton is

field.
The frequency in use must be 3.625

supported by the RF feed in
place. Entry of a frequency
mismatched to the feed will
cause a BAND MISMATCH
fault to occur.
3
3
Operational Fault Latching Setup/

General
On/Off
None
Off
Site
Site
Longitude
Setup/
General
0.359.999 Degs
East
None
The [Set Time] Pushbutton is 272

used In conjunction with his
field.
Site
Site Latitude
Setup/
General
-90-90 Degs
North
None
The [Set Time] Pushbutton is 48

field.
Setup/
General
On/Off
None
Off
1-20 Degs
None
8.0
Operational Refraction
Correction
Mode
Box Scan Box Setup/

Size
Track
Hardware
Local
Oscillator
Frequency
Setup/RF
0-99.999999 GHz None
5/15
Site
RF Bandwidth Setup/RF
2.5 kHz/ 4.0 kHz/ None

280kHz
2.5
Mode
Table Track
Setup/
Point Number Table
1-144
Mode
Time
Setup/
Table
Standard
DDD:HH:MM:SS
Mode
AZ
Setup/
Table
0-359.999 Degs
None
Mode
EL
Setup/
Table
-5-95
None
Mode
POL
Setup/
Table
0-359.999 Degs
POL
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None
In addition to Being Editable, 13

this field can be incremented
and Decremented using the
UP and DOWN ARROW keys
Respectively.
3

Mode
Interpolation
Setup/
Table
Site
Forward &
Setup/
Backward Tilt Calib
None
Display Only
Site
GPS Status
Setup/
Calib
None
Display Only
Site
GPS Quality
Setup/
Calib
None
Display Only
Site
GPS
Longitude
Setup/
Calib
None
Display Only
Site
GPS Latitude Setup/

Calib
None
Display Only
Site
GPS Altitude
Setup/
Calib
None
Display Only
Site
GPS Time
Setup/
Calib
None
Display Only
Site
Compass
Heading
Setup/
Calib
None
Display Only
Site
Magnetic
Variance
Setup/
Calib
None
Display Only
Site
Compass
Noise Score
Setup/
Calib
None
Display Only
Site
Compass
Environment
Quality
Setup/
Calib
None
Display Only
Integration
Compass
Mark Angle
Setup/
Calib
None
The [Store] Pushbutton is

Used in conjunction with this
field.
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On/Off
-180-180 Degs
None
On
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Appendix B - 123T/240MVO
Typical Antenna Setup And Deployment
The following procedure applies to 240 MVO antennas.
1. Park the truck facing North (Antenna to the South for Northern Hemisphere
Operation).
2. Lower the stabilizing jacks.
3. Power up the ACU and PDU.
4. Check for Front/Back and Left/Right tilt in the Setup/Calibrate menu. The antenna
must be level within 10 degrees. Adjust the stabilizing jacks, if necessary.
5. Check the GPS status in the Setup/Calibrate menu. The level should be 9 before
deploying. The GPS may take up to 20 minutes to locate the required number of
satellites for accurate position calculation. If the GPS cannot find the required
number of satellites for accurate position calculation, the site LAT and LON can be
entered manually (if known) at the SETUP/General Setup menu.
6. Check the compass status in the Setup/Calibrate menu. The noise and
environment scores should be 7, 8, or 9. Operation may be possible at lower scores
with degraded initial pointing angle performance.
7. DEPLOY the antenna.
8. Execute STANDBY mode.
9. Go to the TRACK menu. If you have the satellite LON, select GEO TRACK. Enter
the satellite Longitude. EXECUTE GEO TRACK.
10. The control will calculate the initial satellite pointing angle using the GPS, Compass,
and Tilt sensors as inputs.
The control will then move the antenna to the initial satellite pointing angle. If a signal
(above the low signal threshold parameter) is found at the initial pointing angle, then the
control will begin peaking the signal with OPTRACK.
If a signal (below the low signal threshold parameter) is found at the initial pointing angle,
then the control will begin a BOX SCAN. The Box Scan size is determined by the Box
Scan parameter found in the Setup/Track Setup menu.
At the end of the BOX Scan, the control will position the antenna to highest signal found
within the scan. If no signal above the Low Signal Threshold is found, then the control
will position the antenna back to the initial satellite pointing angle.
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Appendix C - 123T/LHGXA
Typical Antenna Setup And Deployment
The following procedure applies to LHGXA antennas.
1. Using a hand-held compass, locate the LHGXA so that the center of travel points
towards the satellite. Record center of travel compass measurement for later use.
2. Lower the stabilizing jacks and level the LHGXA using the trailer bubbles.
3. Connect all units (ACU, PDU, etc.)
4. Power the PDU. The PDU will read the antenna type hardware jumpers.
5. Power the ACU. The antenna type will be sent from the PDU to the ACU. The ACU
will then load the operating parameters for the LHGXA.
6. Verify the Status message LHGXA is displayed at the ACU Messages>Status menu.
7. Verify all faults have cleared except Load Site Location.
8. Check the GPS status in the Setup/Calibrate menu. The level should be 9 before
deploying. The GPS may take up to 20 minutes to locate the required number of
satellites for accurate position calculation. If the GPS cannot find the required
number of satellites for accurate position calculation, the site LAT and LON can be
entered manually (if known) at the SETUP/General Setup menu.
9. At the Setup/Calibrate menu, enter the compass measurement from 1) above as the
manual compass heading.
10. Go to the top level menu and execute Calibrate mode. This will update the
displayed AZ/EL angles.
11. DEPLOY the antenna.
12. Execute STANDBY mode.
13. Go to the TRACK menu. Select GEO TRACK. Enter the satellite Longitude.
EXECUTE GEO TRACK.
14. The control will calculate the initial satellite pointing.
The control will then move the antenna to the initial satellite pointing angle. If a signal
(above the low signal threshold parameter) is found at the initial pointing angle, then the
control will begin peaking the signal with STEPTRACK.
If a signal (below the low signal threshold parameter) is found at the initial pointing angle,
then the control will begin a BOX SCAN. The Box Scan size is determined by the Box
Scan parameter found in the Setup/Track Setup menu.
At the end of the BOX Scan, the control will position the antenna to highest signal found
within the scan. If no signal above the Low Signal Threshold is found, then the control
will position the antenna back to the initial satellite pointing angle.
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Appendix D - 123T Maintenance Manual on CD

The 123T Maintenance Manual is project specific. The manual is on CD and contains the
following:
Operations Manual
Maintenance Manual
Vendor Data
Drawings and Parts List
Cage Codes
To view the PDF files you will need Adobe Reader which can be downloaded for free
from www.Adobe.com.
To request a replacement CD, refer to the VertexRSI Contact Information located in
the front section of the Operations manual.
NOTE: When requesting a replacement CD, you will need to provide the project
configuration number. This number can be found on the rear panel of the
123T ACU or PDU. The configuration number is typically the letter C
followed by 4 digits (ex: C1234).
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123T Transportable
Antenna
Control
System
123T
Transportable
Antenna Control
Maintenance
Manual
123T Datapath 3310
March 2005
123T Maintenance Manual

Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS - 123T

Proprietary Notice
SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION
1
1.1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.1
Receiving of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.2
Handling of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM WIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2.1
Wiring To Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.2.2
Safe Operation of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.2.3
ESD Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.3
POWER-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.3.1
Power Drive Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.3.2
Antenna Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.4
PORTABLE MAINTENANCE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.5
MOTOR PHASING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.5.1
Azimuth and Elevation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.5.2
Polarization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.6
EMERGENCY STOPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
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1.7
LIMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.7.1
Azimuth and Elevation Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.7.2
Polarization Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.7.3
Azimuth Stow Aligned Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.7.4
Elevation Velocity Limit and Elevation Stow Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.7.5
Antenna Feed Status Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1.7.6
Antenna Type Status Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1.8
AUTO-CALIBRATION SENSOR MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
1.9
ACU SETUP PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
1.9.1
System Options ACU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
1.9.1.1
System Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
1.9.1.2
Polarization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
1.9.1.3
Intelsat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
1.9.1.4
Table Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
1.9.1.5
Tilt Sensor Type (Clinometer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
1.9.1.6
Compass Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
1.9.1.7
GPS Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
1.9.1.8
Stow Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
1.9.1.9
Optrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
1.9.1.10
X-Y Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
1.9.1.11
Feed Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
1.9.1.12
Memory Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
1.9.1.13
AZ Position Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
1.9.1.14
Displayed Angle Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
1.9.1.15
TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
1.9.1.16
NORAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
1.9.1.17
Track Rate Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
1.9.1.18
F/B Tilt Sensor Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
1.9.1.19
R/L Tilt Sensor Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
1.9.1.20
POL Predict Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
1.9.1.21
Run Time Steptrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
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Start Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
1.9.1.23
LHGXA / QRSA Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
1.9.1.24
Compass Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
1.9.2
Encoder Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
1.9.2.1
AZ, EL Encoder Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
1.9.2.2
POL Encoder Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
1.9.2.3
AZ, EL Encoder Direction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
1.9.2.4
POL Encoder Direction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
1.9.2.5
AZ / EL / POL Scale Factor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
1.9.2.6
AZ / EL / POL Encoder Offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
1.9.3
Tracking Receiver Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
1.9.3.1
Receiver Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
1.9.3.2
Receiver Operational Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
1.9.3.3
External Receiver Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
1.9.3.4
Internal Receiver Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
1.9.4
Auto-Calibration Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
1.9.4.1
GPS Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
1.9.4.2
Tilt Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
1.9.4.3
Compass Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
1.9.5
Integration Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
1.9.5.1
Dish Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
1.9.5.2
Software Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
1.9.5.3
Stow Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
1.9.6
Axis Position Loop Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
1.9.7
X-Y Antenna Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
1.10
BASELINE ENCODER SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
1.11
COMPASS CALIBRATION (KVH C100 COMPASS OPTION) . . . . . . . . 1-26
1.12
HOST COMPUTER PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
1.12.1
1.13
Host Port Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27

ETHERNET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
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ALARM RELAY OUTPUTS AND ACU AUDIBLE ALARM . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
SECTION 2 - HARDWARE-ACU
2
ANTENNA CONTROL UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.2.1
Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.2.2
Emergency STOP Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.2.3
LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.2.4
Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.2.5
LCD Contrast Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.2.6
Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.2.7
Audible Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2.3
2.4
2.5
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.6
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.7
ACU COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.7.1
Interface Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.7.1.1
Reset Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.7.1.2
Reset LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.7.1.3
LCD Contrast Potentiometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.7.1.4
2.7.1.4.1
2.7.1.4.2
Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Serial Port Configuration Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
2.7.1.5
2.7.1.5.1
2.7.1.5.2
2.7.1.5.3
Serial Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Port 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Port 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Serial Port 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.7.1.5.4
Serial Port 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
2.7.1.6
Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2.7.1.7
Relay Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2.7.1.8
Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2.7.1.9
Digital Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2.7.1.10
Analog Inputs/Analog To Digital Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2.7.1.11
Real Time Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2.7.1.12
Interrupt Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2.7.1.13
Address Decoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2.7.1.14
Power On Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2.7.1.15
ACU Reset and Chassis Temperature Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2.7.2
Microprocessor Motherboard, PC104 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
2.7.3
Solid State Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.7.4
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.7.5
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.7.6
Chassis Strip Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.7.7
L-Band Tracking Receiver Board (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.7.8
GPS Receiver Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.7.9
70 MHZ Tracking Receiver Board (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
SECTION 3 - HARDWARE-PDU
3
3.1
PDU - POWER DRIVE UNIT - 123T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1.1
Rackmount Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1.2
Bulkhead Mount PDU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2
3.2.1
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Power Switch and LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.3
3.4
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3.5.1
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Emergency Shut Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.6
RACKMOUNT PDU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.7
BULKHEADMOUNT PDU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.8
PDU I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.8.1
AZ, EL Resolver Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.8.2
ACU Serial Link and E-Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.8.3
Limits, Feed Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.8.4
Motors and Tachs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.8.5
Signal Meter Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.8.6
PMU Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.8.7
X, Y Clinometer Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.8.8
Heading Sensor Serial Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.9
3.9.1
PDU COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

PDU Drive Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.9.1.1
Rate Loop Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.9.1.2
PDU Auto Configuration Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3.9.1.3
AZ/EL Variable Tach Scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
3.9.1.4
Programmable Current Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
3.9.1.5
Interlock Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
3.9.1.6
Egress Connect Fail Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3.9.1.7
EL Down Limit Override and AZ Low Look Disable . . . . . . . . . 3-27
3.9.1.8
Drive Board Self Test LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
3.9.2
PWM Amplifier Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
3.9.3
PS1 Switching Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
3.9.4
PS2 800 Watt Power Supply (Rackmount PDU's) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
3.9.5
PS2 110 Watt Power Supply (Bulkhead PDU's) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
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4.1
POSITION TRANSDUCER, RESOLVER 1:1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.1
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.2
Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.3
Start Up Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.4
Normal Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.5
Operation Under Emergency, Adverse or Abnormal Conditions . . 4-1
4.1.6
Shut Down Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.7
Emergency Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2
CLINOMETER(S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3
FLUX GATE COMPASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.4
GPS ANTENNA AND RECEIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
SECTION 5 - RF
5
RF OPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1
MODEL 123T ACU TRACKING RECEIVER BOARD SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2
RF BOARD (A2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.3
TRACKING RF SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3.1
70 MHz Internal Receiver Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3.2
L-Band Internal Receiver Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.3
Model 253 External Tracking Receiver Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.3.3.1
Model 253, -55 to -100 dBm Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.3.3.2
Model 253, -30 to -100 dBm Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.3.4
Setup For External Non-RSI Receiver (0 to 10V Output) . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.3.5
Use of Signal Offset Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.3.6
Use of Low Signal Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.3.7
High Signal Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
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BLOCK DOWN CONVERTER, C TO L BAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
SECTION 6 - SERVICE
6
6.1
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

POSITION ENCODER, RESOLVER 1:1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1.1
Performance Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1.2
Inspection, Cleaning and Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1.3
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1.4
Specialized Assembly, Repair or Replacement Instructions . . . . . . 6-2
6.2
DRIVE BOARD ERROR CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.3
DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3.1
Signal Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3.2
Position Loop Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
SECTION 7 - VENDOR DATA

7
VENDOR DATA SHEETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
APPENDIX A - Parameters
APPENDIX B - Control Integration and Initial Tests
APPENDIX C - Multiple Pedestal Support
APPENDIX D - Servo System Drawings
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The following Contact Information is provided in the event that a problem has occurred or
any additional information is required.
Address:
VertexRSI Richardson Controls Facility

1219 Digital Drive
Richardson, TX 75081
Phone:
24-Hour Help
888-Tripoint (888-874-7646)
Main Line:
972-907-9599
(Hours M-F, 8am 5pm, GMT 6)
Fax Line:
972-907-0027
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Degrees of Movement
/sec
Degrees of Movement Per Second (Velocity)
ACU
AZ
Azimuth
BW
3 dB Doublesided Receive Beamwidth of the Antenna
Amount Changed (delta)
EL
Elevation
Meter
PDU
Power Drive Unit
PMU
Portable Maintenance Unit
POL
Polarization
PWM
Pulse Width Modulated
RPM
Revolutions Per Minute
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SAFETY GROUND
Indicates protective earth terminal. An

uninterruptible safety earth ground must be
provided from the main power source to
the product input wiring terminals, power
cord, or supplied power cord set. Any
interruption of the protective (grounding)
conductor, inside or outside the equipment,
or disconnection of the protective earth terminal could result in personal injury.
WARNING
Alerts users to a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Directs attention to a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury to personnel
and damage to equipment. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.


Table 1-1 240 MVO Antenna Hardware Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Table 1-2 Feed Status Switches
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Figure 1-3 Tilt And Heading Sensor Mounting (10962-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Table 1-4 ACU Setup Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Figure 1-5 Position Loop Filter (10644-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Table 2-1 ACU Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Figure 2-2 ACU Front Panel (12190-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Figure 2-3 ACU Block Diagram (13180-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Figure 2-4 Internal L-Band Receiver Option (12189-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Figure 2-5 Internal 70 MHz Receiver Option (12192A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Figure 2-6 ACU Interface Board Block Diagram (12188A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Figure 2-7 Antenna Control Unit Interface Board (12187-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Figure 3-1 1RU and 2RU PDU Front Panels (13008-/13004-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Figure 3-2 1RU and 2RU PDU Rear Panels (13010-/13006-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Figure 3-3 Bulkhead Mount Outline Drawing (13213-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Figure 3-4 Bulkhead Mount Connector Drawing (13212-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Figure 3-5 Rackmount PDU Block Diagram (13216-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Figure 3-6 Bulkhead Mount PDU Block Diagram (13217-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Figure 3-7 Drive Board Block Diagram (13215-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Figure 3-8 AZ/EL Rate Loop Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Figure 3-9 Auto Configuration Control Block Diagram (13205-) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Figure 3-10 Variable Tach Scaling Block Diagram (13204-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
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Figure 3-11 Typical Interlock Input (13206-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Figure 3-12 Egress Connect Fail Interlock (13208-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Figure 3-13 Down Limit Override Circuit (13207-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
Figure 3-14 PWM Amplifier Board Block Diagram (13214-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Figure 5-1 Receiver Module Block Diagram (12516-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Figure 5-2 L-Band RF Board Block Diagram (12514-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Figure 5-3 70 MHz RF Board Block Diagram (12513-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
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SECTION 1 - Installation
SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION
1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This section provides detailed instructions on how to install the Model 123T Antenna
Control System. The necessary safety precautions, as called out in EU Standard EN
60950:1992, insure that the Model 123T Antenna Control System equipment will not
present a hazard to the user when operating, installing, maintaining, transporting or
storing the equipment. Additionally, this section contains the necessary instructions to
allow the installer of the equipment to meet the requirements of the EU Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive.
It will be a step-by-step process used to install the equipment and set up system
parameters. Unless the paragraph indicates that it is optional, follow each instruction in
the order listed. If the paragraph is optional, only perform the instruction in that
paragraph if the option is included in your system; otherwise, skip that paragraph.
The outline of the procedure detailed in the following paragraphs is:
1. Mount all equipment.
2. Run cables and terminate.
3. Verify proper terminations.
4. Verify that there are no shorts to ground.
5. Apply power to the servo equipment.
6. Connect the PMU.
7. Phase motors using the PMU.
8. Verify Emergency Stop operation.
9. Set limits.
10. Set encoder scaling and offsets.
11. Set ACU parameters.
12. Set RF parameters.
13. Calibrate the compass.
14. Set the Stow Position.
15. Verify performance by executing the Site Acceptance Test Procedure.
The following drawings are needed to properly install the system:
System Schematic
Site Acceptance Test Procedure
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1.1
1.1.1
EQUIPMENT
Receiving of Equipment
Upon Receipt of Equipment, closely inspect the system units to insure no damage has
occurred in shipment. If damage is detected, notify the carrier immediately.
Carefully remove the packing material from the shipping container(s) and remove the
equipment. Do not dispose of the shipping material until it is ascertained the equipment
is in good operating condition.
1.1.2
Handling of Equipment
WARNING
O PENING THE PDU UNDER POWER

ON CONDITIONS EXPOSES
PERSONNEL TO DANGEROUS AND
POSSIBLY LETHAL VOLTAGES .
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION.
1.2
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM WIRING
Check the top level assembly parts list and verify all equipment has been received and
unpacked. Install equipment in its operating location. The encoder must be physically
aligned to the axis of rotation to meet the requirements of the coupling supplied.
Connect assemblies per the System Schematic. The System Schematic contains wiring
information for all options available to the Model 123T Antenna Control System. Cables
called out on the Top Level assembly will be designated by W number to match those
in the System Schematic.
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1.2.1
Wiring To Equipment
WARNING
M AKE
SURE TO GROUND THE
PRIMARY GROUND TERMINAL

B EFORE CONNECTING THE SUPPLY
CONDUCTORS . F AILURE TO OBSERVE
THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK .
WARNING
1.2.2
C USTOMER
TO PROVIDE SHORT
CIRCUIT PROTECTION OF 10,000A
AND OVER - CURRENT DEVICES ( FUSE
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER ) RATED AT
20A FOR 1.
Safe Operation of Equipment
WARNING
1.2.3
T HE
INSIDE OF THE ACU AND PDU

ARE NOT OPERATOR ACCESS
AREAS. O NLY SERVICE
PERSONNEL, HAVING THE
APPROPRIATE TECHNICAL TRAINING
AND EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO BE
AWARE OF HAZARDS TO WHICH THEY
ARE EXPOSED , ARE PERMITTED
ACCESS . F AILURE TO OBSERVE THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT IN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK .
ESD Precautions
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The printed circuit board assemblies and some components are static sensitive. All
sensitive assemblies are marked by the logo shown above or labeled as static sensitive.
Use static precautions in servicing of this equipment. Personnel must be grounded
before touching or removing static sensitive assemblies. The assemblies should be
transported in shielded bags to prevent damage from electrostatic field forces.
1.3
POWER-UP
The components of the control system should be powered and tested individually until all
are deemed operational and ready for a system test.
1.3.1
Power Drive Unit
Visually inspect all wiring to and from the PDU to verify it has been completed per the
System Schematic.
Before applying power to the ACU or PDU, verify that the proper voltages are being
supplied as labeled on the ACU (near the power cord entry) and PDU. Turn on the main
breakers supplying power to the PDU. Verify that the LED is lit on the front of the PDU.
1.3.2
Visually inspect all wiring to and from the ACU and verify that it has been completed per
the System Schematic. Activate the ACU Emergency Switch and verify the switch is
illuminated. Leave emergency active. Apply power to the ACU. The ACU will power up
in Standby mode. Check the fault window (Message/Fault) and verify there is no ACUPDU link error and the ACU Emergency is reporting. Restore the ACU emergency
button and verify its message is removed from the Faults window. Additional ACU
Parameters will be set up after initial testing of system components.
1.4
PORTABLE MAINTENANCE UNIT
The PMU allows manual control of the antenna at the antenna pedestal. Initial tests
(emergency stops, motor phasing and limits) will be performed with the PMU in control.
Connect the PMU to the PDU. Place the ACU in the maintenance mode and verify that
the power and enable LEDs are ON at the PMU. Depress the active button on the PMU
to acquire control. Verify that the active LED is ON at the PMU. Control of the motors is
now possible from the PMU.
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1.5
MOTOR PHASING
CAUTION
1.5.1
P ROCEED
WITH CAUTION DURING THE

MOTOR PHASING SETUP SINCE
NEITHER THE PERSONNEL
EMERGENCY STOPS NOR THE LIMITS
HAVE BEEN SET AND TESTED AT THIS
TIME .
Azimuth and Elevation
Using the PMU, command an azimuth clockwise movement. If the motor velocity is not
controllable, reverse the armature connections. If the motor velocity is controllable, verify
that the antenna structure turns clockwise (as seen from above the antenna). If the
direction is incorrect, swap the motor armature and tachometer connections at the motor.
Issue a counterclockwise command and verify that the antenna turns counterclockwise.
Repeat the procedure for elevation.
1.5.2
Polarization
Repeat the azimuth procedure for the polarization motor. Direction is defined as rotation
about the line-of-sight looking out to the satellite.
1.6
EMERGENCY STOPS
The servo system interfaces to an Emergency Stop located at the ACU, and a second
optional emergency stop located at the antenna. If the second emergency stop is
required, verify proper termination per the system schematic. When either emergency
stop is activated, the drive enables are removed. Verify that the ACU emergency is
connected at the PDU. For each emergency, activate the emergency and verify that the
azimuth, elevation and polarization axes may not be enabled. Clear each emergency
after the test.
In addition to inhibiting the drives, the switch action should be reported on the ACU fault
screen and the fault LEDs on the PMU.
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1.7
LIMITS
Limit switches are mounted on each axis to prevent the motors from driving beyond the
mechanical range of travel. When a limit switch is activated, the motors are disabled.
Verify that the AZ, EL, and POL Encoders were setup per Section 1.10, Baseline
Encoder Settings on page 1-26 prior to running this procedure. This will ensure
proper records are taken of each limit angle.
Verify that Section 1.5, Motor Phasing on page 1-5 has been completed prior to
running this procedure. This will ensure each axis is operating and rotation is in the
proper direction (CW, CCW, etc.).
CAUTION
1.7.1
S ETTING
THE LIMITS REQUIRES FULL

MOTION TRAVEL OF THE ANTENNA
FOR POSSIBLY THE FIRST TIME .
C LOSELY MONITOR MECHANICAL
HARD POINTS , CABLE WRAPS AND
OTHER CRITICAL AREAS FOR
PROBLEMS WHILE TRAVELING . E VEN
IF THE AXIS SPEED IS VERY SLOW , IT
WILL REACH TRAVEL OBSTRUCTION .
Azimuth and Elevation Limits
To set the Azimuth travel limits, use the PMU to travel clockwise (CW) in Azimuth to the
desired CW travel limit. Set the limit switch to activate at that point. With the CW limit
switch actuated, command CW movement with the PMU and depress the enable button.
The Azimuth motor should energize and drive slowly in the counterclockwise (CCW)
direction (out of limit) if autobackout is enabled at the PDU. If autobackout is not
enabled, the axis should not move. Command CCW movement and verify the motor is
energized and is able to be driven out of the limit. Continue to drive out until the limit is
clear. Drive back into the limit to verify operation. While in CW limit, go to the ACUs
Setup/AZ Setup menu and find the AZ encoder position corresponding to the CW limit.
Repeat this procedure for the Azimuth CCW and Elevation UP limits. The Elevation
Down limit should be set at the lowest look angle that allows full unobstructed Azimuth
movement. Record the AZ and EL Hardware limits.
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1.7.2
Polarization Limits
CAUTION
F OR 240MVO
TYPE A NTENNAS , THE

POLARIZATION CCW LIMIT SETS THE
POL S TOW P OSITION . S PECIAL
ATTENTION SHOULD BE MADE TO
ENSURE THAT WHEN IN THE CCW
LIMIT , POL IS ROTATED TO A
POSITION THAT WILL BE PROTECTED
FROM DAMAGE DURING ANTENNA
STOWING .
To set the polarization CCW travel limit, use the PMU to move POL to the desired CCW
angle. Set the limit switch to activate at that point. Autobackout is not available for POL.
With the CCW limit switch actuated, command CCW movement with the PMU. The
Polarization axis should not move. Command CW movement and verify the motor is
energized and is able to be driven out of the limit. Continue until the limit is clear. Drive
back into the limit to verify operation. While in CCW limit, go to the ACUs Setup/POL
Setup menu and find the POL encoder position corresponding to the CCW limit.
Repeat this procedure for the Polarization CW limit. Record the POL CW Hardware limit.
1.7.3
Azimuth Stow Aligned Switch
NOTE: This stow interlock is optional on some antennas. Consult your antenna
documentation to determine if your antenna supports this feature. The
following discussion applies to 240MVO type antennas.
The Azimuth stow aligned switch should be adjusted so that it is closed at the desired
Azimuth stow angle. At Azimuth stow aligned, the antenna should be physically aligned
such that it will be centered on the stow pads when driven down in elevation. The
azimuth stow angle is typically 0.0 +/-0.5 degree. Use the PMU to drive azimuth in and
out of the stow aligned switch closure. Record the Azimuth Stow Aligned angle(s).
1.7.4
Elevation Velocity Limit and Elevation Stow Angle
NOTE: Elevation Velocity Limit is optional on some antennas. Consult your antenna
documentation to determine if your antenna supports this feature. The
following discussion applies to 240MVO type antennas.
The elevation velocity limit switch sets the elevation angle which, during the stow
sequence, causes the antenna elevation movement to slow to 1/10 speed for final
clamp-down onto the stow pads. The elevation velocity limit switch is typically set to
close when the dish is 2 degrees above the stow pads.
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Once the velocity limit has been reached, the antenna should take no longer than 60
seconds to complete the stow cycle. If the 60 second limit is exceeded, the stow
sequence will abort. Set the velocity limit switch closure closer to the stow pad angle to
reduce the stow time.
To set the EL Velocity Limit Switch, use the PMU to drive elevation to the top of the stow
pads. Go to the ACUs Setup/EL Setup menu and find the EL encoder position
corresponding to the stow pads. Drive Elevation up two degrees and set the velocity
limit switch. Drive Elevation up again to completely clear the velocity limit switch. Drive
EL down noting the time and angle velocity limit occurs. Continue driving down until EL
stowed (auto-shutdown) occurs. Record the EL Velocity limit angle. While the antenna
is stowed, go to the ACU's Setup/EL Setup menu and read the EL encoder position
corresponding to EL stowed.
Table 1-1: 240 MVO Antenna Hardware Limits

TYPICAL
AZ CW Hardware Limit
230
AZ CCW Hardware Limit
130
EL UP Hardware Limit
82
EL DN Hardware Limit
POL CCW Hardware Limit

POL CW Hardware Limit
AZ Stow Aligned Angle
0.0
EL Velocity Limit Angle
-67
EL Stowed Angle (EL auto-shutdown)
-69
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1.7.5
Antenna Feed Status Switches
NOTE: Feed Status Switches are optional on some antennas. Consult your antenna
documentation to determine if your antenna supports this feature.
The 123T Antenna Control System reads external status switches found on any installed
feed. It uses this information to determine if there is a mismatch between the installed
feed type and the RF frequency entered in the Frequency menu. The feed type
information is also used to determine if linear POL menus should be made available.
There are five feed status switches. Refer to System Schematic 99-XXX-0057 for status
switch connections. The feed status switches are:
Switch 1 Feed Status #1
Switch 2 Feed Status #2
Switch 3 Right Hand Circular
Switch 4 Left Hand Circular
Switch 5 Linear/Circular
Closing the following switches will generate the indicated status:
Table 1-2: Feed Status Switches

SWITCH #
FEED DETECTED
1, 2, and 5
KA Band, Linear Polarization
1 and 2
KA Band, Circular Polarization
2 and 5
KU Band, Linear Polarization
KU Band, Circular Polarization
X Band
C Band, Linear Polarization
C Band, Right Hand Circular POL
C Band, Left Hand Circular POL
None
No Feed
Install each feed to be used with the antenna. Go to the Messages/Status menu and
verify the feed information displayed matches the installed feed.
1.7.6
Antenna Type Status Switches
NOTE: Antenna Type Status Switches are optional on some antennas. Consult your
antenna documentation to determine if your antenna supports this feature.
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The 123T Antenna Control System has provisions to read external status switches (or
jumpers) found in the antenna pedestal wiring. This information is used to autoconfigure the control system, allowing up to four unique antenna confgurations to be
stored at each ACU.
The detected antenna type is displayed at the Messages/Status menu.
Refer to APPENDIX C - Multiple Pedestal Support on page C-1 for a detailed
description of Multiple Antenna operation and configuration.
1.8
AUTO-CALIBRATION SENSOR MOUNTING

NOTE: Auto-Calibration Sensors are optional on some antennas. Consult your
antenna documentation to determine if your antenna supports this feature.
The 123T control system will monitor antenna mounted tilt sensors, heading sensors and
GPS signals to calculate antenna orientation. All sensors are read at the time of antenna
deployment. Tilt And Heading Sensor Mounting (10962-), Fig. 1-3 on page 1-11
helps to provide an orientation of the tilt and heading sensors.
The heading sensor can be installed in a position that yields the trailer heading, or the
heading sensor can be installed in a position that always aligns with the antennas RF
Look Angle. Once the compass installation has been determined, set the ACU Compass
Installation parameter as trailer for a trailer mounted compass, or Antenna for an RF
Look Angle mounted compass. The heading position can be fine adjusted using the mark
angle parameter. Refer to Section 3 for the procedure to set this parameter. For
optimum performance, the heading sensor should not be mounted near ferrous metals.
Calibration of the heading sensor is required when integrated with the control system as
discussed in Section 1.11, Compass Calibration (KVH C100 Compass Option) on
page 1-26
The tilt sensors should be mounted such that the x-y readings are zero when the trailer is
level. Refer to Tilt And Heading Sensor Mounting (10962-), Fig. 1-3 on page 1-11
for the tilt sensor output polarities associated with each tilt direction.
The GPS receiver needs to be located in a position that allows an unobstructed view of
the sky.
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FIGURE 1-3:
TILT AND HEADING SENSOR MOUNTING (10962-)
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1.9
ACU SETUP PARAMETERS
The flexibility of the 123T system allows it to handle a range of applications without
changing the baseline software. The systems exact configuration and operational
characteristics can be tailored using the various setup parameters provided.
System parameters are accessed from the top level screen via the setup soft key. If the
parameter is a toggle function, a value will be listed in brackets, i.e. [123T], above the
soft key associated with that selection. Press the soft key until the desired configuration
is present in the brackets. If the parameter is a numeric entry, move the cursor to the
number and enter the new number via the numeric keypad. Press <enter> once the
correct number has been keyed in. Use the cursor arrows to back up if a correction is
needed prior to pressing enter.
Five types of parameters exist on the system: (1) System Option parameters, (2)
Hardware Integration parameters, (3) Site parameters, (4) Operational parameters, and
(5) Mode parameters.
System Option parameters identify the equipment associated with the antenna system
such as RF type, encoders and axis velocities. These parameters are typically set at the
factory and do not change unless the type of hardware is changed.
Hardware integration parameters are set when the control system is integrated with the
antenna and change only when a hardware item is replaced. These parameters include
software limits, stow positions and Dish Aperture.
Site parameters change each time the trailer is deployed. These parameters are usually
set automatically via sensors, but may be manually adjusted if needed. Tilt, heading, site
location and time are examples of site parameters.
Operational parameters allow the user to customize the performance of the system as
needed. These parameters are discussed in Section 3, System Level Operating
Instructions.
Mode parameters control specific mode generation and are set each time the mode is
entered. The parameters are located on the mode entry screens. Description of these
parameters are included with the mode descriptions in Section 3, System Level
Operating Instructions.
Table 1-4, ACU Setup Parameters on page 1-13 lists ACU setup parameters along
with typical settings. Your system settings may differ. Refer to your top level drawing for
setup parameters used during Factory Acceptance Testing. The ACTUAL column
provides a place to document any setup parameter changes that may be required as a
result of Site Acceptance Testing.
Refer to APPENDIX A - Parameters on page A-1 for more information on ACU setup
parameters.
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Table 1-4: ACU Setup Parameters

MENU
SUB-MENU
FREQUENCY
SETUP
General Setup
Track Setup
RF Setup
AZ Setup
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PARAMETER
TYPICAL
Freq
12 Ghz
Low Signal
-10 dB
Offset
0.1 dB
Aperture
2.4 M
AZ Stow
0.0 deg
EL Stow
290.5 deg
POL Stow
24.5 deg
X Axis Alignment
90 deg
X Axis Polarity
Y Axis Polarity
Size
20
Signal
-1
Scan Time
10
Box Scan Size
Scale Factor
5.0 dB/V
LO Frequency
0.0 GHz
RF Bandwidth
2.5 kHz
Rcvr Type
RSI-70
Max Vel
2.0 deg/s
Travel Lim CW
129.5 degs
Travel Lim CCW
-129.5 degs
Encoder Offset
0.00 degs
Encoder Type
1:1
Pot Scale Factor
1.0
Encoder Dir
CW
Deadband
0.0 deg
Lag1 Freq
0.0 Hz
Lead Freq
0.050 Hz
Xover Freq
0.25 Hz
Lag2 Freq
0.90 Hz
Sqrt to Lin xfer pt
0.044 Degs
Max Accel
0.900 Deg/s
Scan Accel
0.5
TRK Vel
0.02 deg/s
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ACTUAL
REF

Table 1-4: ACU Setup Parameters

SETUP
EL Setup
POL Setup
1.9.1
Max Vel
1.0 deg/s
Travel Lim UP
82.0 degs
Travel Lim DN
7.5 degs
Encoder Offset
0.0 degs
Encoder Type
1:1
Pot Scale Factor
1.0
Encoder Dir
CW
Deadband
0.0 deg
Lag1 Freq
0.0 Hz
Lead Freq
0.050 Hz
Xover Freq
0.25 Hz
Lag2 Freq
0.90 Hz
Sqrt to Lin xfer pt
0.044 Degs
Max Accel
0.5 Deg/s
Scan Accel
0.5
TRK Vel
0.02 deg/s
Max Vel
9.00 deg/s
Travel Lim CW
225.0 degs
Travel Lim CCW
25.0 degs
Encoder Offset
0.00 degs
Encoder Dir
CW
Encoder Type
POT
Pot Scale Factor
0.7
Deadband
0.6 deg
Lag1 Freq
0.035 Hz
Lead Freq
0.050 Hz
Xover Freq
0.125 Hz
Lag2 Freq
0.90 Hz
Sqrt to Lin xfer pt
0.044 Degs
Max Accel
0.500 Deg/s
System Options ACU
System Options are typically set at Vertex RSI, and are based on the deliverable
hardware. These parameters are password protected and are not available to the
user. The following discussion is directed to customers who are attempting their own
system integration. Consult VertexRSI Engineering for instructions on how to access
these parameters. The Hardware Configuration Parameters are located in the Setup/
General Setup/Options menu.
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1.9.1.1
System Type
This parameter should always be set to 123T.

1.9.1.2
Polarization
This parameter allows selection of Polarization ON (Motorized Linear POL), and

Polarization OFF (No POL or Circular POL). If the system uses Feed Status switches,
the Polarization is automatically set ON for Linear Feeds, and OFF for Circular Feeds.
1.9.1.3
Intelsat
This parameter allows selection of Intelsat ON or Intelsat OFF. Availability of Intelsat

tracking mode is customer specified prior to system delivery.
1.9.1.4
Table Track
This parameter allows selection of Table Track On or Table Track OFF. Availability of
Table Track mode is customer specified prior to system delivery.
1.9.1.5
Tilt Sensor Type (Clinometer)
This parameter allows selection of Cline Labs, ACCUSTAR 1, or NONE. Tilt sensor type
is customer specified prior to system delivery.
1.9.1.6
Compass Type
This parameter allows selection of KVH-C100, True North, Manual, or NONE. Fluxgate
compass sensor type is customer specified prior to system delivery.
1.9.1.7
GPS Type
This parameter allows selection of Trimble, Magellan, or NONE. GPS sensor type is
customer specified prior to system delivery.
1.9.1.8
Stow Type
This parameter allows selection of 240MVO, Position, or NONE. Stow type is customer
specified prior to system delivery.
1.9.1.9
Optrack
This parameter allows selection of Optrack ON or Optrack OFF. Availability of Optrack

tracking mode is customer specified prior to system delivery.
1.9.1.10
X-Y Antenna
This parameter allows selection of X-Y ON or OFF. When X-Y = Off, the coordinate
system defaults to AZ/EL.
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1.9.1.11
Feed Switches
This parameter allows selection of Feed Switches ON or OFF. Feed switches indicate
the frequency and polarization of the installed feed. Feed switches are customer
specified prior to system delivery.
1.9.1.12
Memory Track
This parameter allows selection of Memory track ON or OFF. Memory Track mode is
only available if the Optrack option has been turned off.
1.9.1.13
AZ Position Display
This Parameter allows selection of Absolute or Relative. If Relative is selected,

displayed AZ/EL angles are always in raw encoder coordinates. If Absolute is selected,
Auto Calibration sensor and other encoder offsets are automatically added to the
displayed AZ/EL angles.
1.9.1.14
Displayed Angle Resolution
This parameter allows selections of 1 or 2 digits and sets the displayed angle resolution
for AZ and EL. One digit resolution is typically selected if AZ/EL potentiometers are
installed. Two digit resolution is typically selected if AZ/EL resolvers are installed.
1.9.1.15
TCP/IP
This parameter allows selection of TCP/IP ON or OFF. TCP/IP should be set ON if the
ACU has an installed ethernet card.
1.9.1.16
NORAD
This parameter allows selection of NORAD ON or NORAD OFF. Availability of NORAD

mode is customer specified prior to system delivery.
1.9.1.17
Track Rate Check
This parameter allows selection of Track Rate Check ON or OFF. Default is OFF, unless
requested by the customer. When Track Rate Check is selected ON, the backup track
mode option becomes available at the Setup/General Setup Menu. Refer to the
Operations Manual Backup Track Mode for more information on the Track Rate Check
feature.
1.9.1.18
F/B Tilt Sensor Scale
This parameter allows entry of tilt sensor scale factor, in degrees per volt. For the Cline
Lab Tilt sensor, the scale factor is typically 16.66 degrees per volt. Tilt polarity can be
changed by making the scale factor negative.
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1.9.1.19
R/L Tilt Sensor Scale
This parameter allows entry of tilt sensor scale factor, in degrees per volt. For the Cline
Lab Tilt sensor, the scale factor is typically 16.66 degrees per volt. Tilt polarity can be
changed by making the scale factor negative.
1.9.1.20
POL Predict Display
This parameter allows selection of POL Predict ON or POL Predict OFF. When POL
Predict is selected ON, the Horizontal and Vertical POL Predict angles are always
displayed at the ACU front panel. This information can be used when positioning nonmotorized linear feeds.
1.9.1.21
Run Time Steptrack
This parameter allows selection of Run Time ON or OFF. When Run Time Steptrack is
set ON, the antenna control switches from closed position loop based Steptrack
operation to Run-Time Steptrack operation. Run Time Steptrack is normally enabled
when the antenna to be controlled has low accuracy (potentiometer) AZ/ EL position
feedback.
1.9.1.22
Start Mode
This parameter allows selection of Start Mode ON or OFF. When Start Mode is set ON,
the antenna control displays the START command at the ACU top level menu.
Executing START will cause the antenna to drive to AZ, EL, and POL coordinates
defined at the Setup/General Setup menu. Start mode is normally enabled when the
antenna requires a fixed reflector assembly position.
1.9.1.23
LHGXA / QRSA Select
This parameter allows selection of ON or OFF. When LHGXA/QRSA mode is set ON,
the antenna control displays the SECTOR command at the ACU top level menu.
Executing SECTOR allows the operator to select either LHGXA, QRSA Low Sector, or
QRSA High Sector.
1.9.1.24
Compass Mount
This parameter allows selection of ANTENNA or TRAILER. This parameter only applies
when the compass type as defined in Section 1.9.1.6, Compass Type on page 1-15
is KVH C100 or TRUE NORTH. When ANTENNA is selected, the software defines the
compass angle as always coincident with the RF line of sight. When TRAILER is
selected, the software defines the compass angle as always coincident with the
mechanical center of AZ travel.
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1.9.2
Encoder Options
Encoder Options are typically set at Vertex RSI, and are based on the deliverable
system integration. Consult Vertex RSI Engineering for instructions on how to access
these parameters.
1.9.2.1
AZ, EL Encoder Type
The AZ (EL) Encoder Type is customer specified prior to system delivery. This
parameter allows selection of 1:1 (Single Speed resolver), 8:1 (optional High Resolution
geared resolver) or Potentiometer. The AZ (EL) Encoder Type parameter can be found
in the Setup/AZ Setup and Setup/EL Setup menus.
1.9.2.2
POL Encoder Type
The POL Encoder Type is customer specified prior to system delivery. This parameter
allows selection of Syncro/Resolver, Potentiometer, or None. The Power Drive Unit
hardware must match the selected encoder type. If a Potentiometer Encoder is selected,
the deg/V scale factor must also be set. See Section 1.9.2.5, AZ / EL / POL Scale
Factor on page 1-19. The POL Encoder Type parameter is found in the Setup/POL
Setup menu.
1.9.2.3
AZ, EL Encoder Direction
The AZ and EL encoder rotation can be reversed in software to match the antenna
rotation. AZ and EL encoder direction parameters can be set to Clockwise (CW) or
Counterclockwise (CCW). To verify the EL encoder direction, use the PMU to raise the
antenna in Elevation while monitoring the elevation angle readout. The elevation angle
should increase. If the displayed elevation angle is decreasing, toggle the EL encoder
direction parameter in the Setup/EL Setup menu. To verify the AZ encoder direction, use
the PMU to rotate the antenna in CW while monitoring the Azimuth angle readout.
Azimuth angles should increase as the antenna is turned clockwise. (AZ CW/CCW
direction is as viewed from above the antenna). If the displayed Azimuth angle is
decreasing, toggle the AZ encoder direction parameter in the Setup/AZ Setup menu.
The encoder direction parameters should not change with encoder replacements unless
there is a wiring difference between the old and new encoder.
1.9.2.4
POL Encoder Direction
Polarization angles should increase as the feed is turned clockwise (POL CW/CCW
direction is as viewed about the line-of-sight looking out to the satellite). If the displayed
POL angle is decreasing, toggle the POL encoder direction parameter in the Setup/POL
setup menu.
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1.9.2.5
AZ / EL / POL Scale Factor
NOTE: AZ, EL Scale Factor parameter applies ONLY to systems with potentiometer
AZ, EL position encoders.
If a potentiometer is used for AZ or EL position Feedback, the scale factor of the
potentiometer will need to be calculated after the direction has been set. Set the scale
factor to 1. This sets the input to convert 0-10V to 0-360. Drive the axis through a
known angle and record the display movement. Set the scale factor using the following
formula:
Actual Movement
Scale Factor = ---------------------------------------------Display Movement
NOTE: Polarization parameters may not be available for editing, unless a linear
polarization feed is installed.
Once the scale factor is correctly stored, rotate the feed to a known POL angle and
adjust the POL encoder offset to get the displayed angle to agree with the actual feed
position.
1.9.2.6
AZ / EL / POL Encoder Offsets
Encoder offsets are used to modify the displayed axes angles. EL and POL encoder
offsets are held non-volitale by the control system. The AZ encoder offset is recalculated
by the control system each time deploy/calibrate mode is executed.
1.9.3
1.9.3.1
Tracking Receiver Options

Receiver Type
The Receiver Type parameter is typically set at VertexRSI, and is based upon the
deliverable hardware. This setting is password protected and is not available to the
user. Receiver Type allows selection of VertexRSI-70 (ACU containing built-in 70 MHz
Receiver), VertexRSI-L (ACU containing Built-in L-Band Receiver), VertexRSI-External
RCVR (ACU configured with interface to VertexRSI Model 253 Receiver), or External
Receiver (ACU configured with Interface to customer supplied 5V or 0-10V external
Analog tracking signal.) The Receiver Type parameter can be found in the Setup/RF
Setup menu.
1.9.3.2
Receiver Operational Parameters
The Receiver Operational Parameters are located in the frequency and Setup/RF Setup
menus. Refer to Operations Manual RF Setup and Frequency for more information on
these parameters.
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1.9.3.3
External Receiver Option
This procedure applies to systems with external tracking receivers. The ACU must
receive a DC voltage level proportional to signal strength. This signal may be derived
from a spectrum analyzer, video receiver, or tracking beacon receiver. When using an
external tracking receiver, the analog signal strength is connected to ACU connector J5.
For a 5 VDC signal strength output, (typical of a RSI Model 253 Tracking Receiver),
connect the signals as follows:
SUM SIGNAL (5V)
J5-9
J5-1
+Analog Input 1
-Analog Input 1
Optionally, a 0-10 volt signal may be used with the proper system configuration. If a 010 Volt signal is used, verify the ACU interface board input buffer has been modified for a
gain of 0.5. Connect the tracking signal as follows:
SUM SIGNAL (0-10V)
J5-11
J5-3
+Analog Input 3
-Analog Input 3
Scale Factor - This is the signal gradient in dB/V of the tracking receivers output
signal. For VertexRSI supplied receivers, this value is defaulted to 5 dB/V.
1.9.3.4
Internal Receiver Option
This procedure applies to systems with internal L-Band or 70 MHz receiver cards.
The calibration of the internal receiver card is limited to adjusting the ACUs signal offset
parameter.
LO Frequency - Valid for ACUs containing the Model 250 internal L-Band Receiver
card. The LO Frequency parameter should be set to match the antennas BDC Local
Oscillator frequency (in MHz). Consult your BDC documentation for actual LO
frequency used.
The ACU uses the LO Frequency to calculate where in the L-Band range of frequencies
the tracking signal will be located.
For ACUs with an internal 70 MHz card or external tracking receiver, this parameter
should be set to zero.
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1.9.4
Auto-Calibration Sensors
The 123T control system can be interfaced to GPS, Fluxgate Compass, and Tilt sensors.
Sensor options are typically set at Vertex RSI, and are based upon deliverable hardware.
Tilt sensor type, Compass type, and GPS type are defined in Section 1.9.1, System
Options ACU on page 1-14.
1.9.4.1
GPS Parameters
If your system has the GPS sensor option, then site latitude, site longitude, and current
time (GMT), will automatically be generated by the ACU. All site data can be viewed in
the Setup/General Setup menu. Once the antenna is deployed, the time will run on an
internal clock. If the antenna has been deployed for an extended period of time without
tracking, it may be stowed and re-deployed to update the time to the current setting.
Refer to Section 3, System Operating Instructions, for a complete description of GPS
operation. Systems with the GPS sensor option will additionally calculate the local
Magnetic Variance offset to be used with Compass data.
If your system does not have the GPS sensor option, then Site Lat/Lon can be entered
manually by the operator at the Setup/General Setup menu. Longitude is entered as 0 to
180 degrees East or West (Selectable). Latitude is entered as 0 to 90 degrees North or
South (Selectable). Time can also be entered at the Setup/General Setup menu.
1.9.4.2
Tilt Parameters
If your system has the Tilt sensor option, then antenna x-y tilt will automatically be
calculated when Deploy or Calibrate mode is executed. The antenna tilt is ONLY read
upon execution of Deploy or Calibrate mode. The control system operates in this way to
avoid errors caused by random fluctuations of the sensors. Tilt information is displayed
in the Setup/Calibrate menu.
Manual entry of antenna tilt is not available in the 123T control system.
1.9.4.3
Compass Parameters
If your system has the Fluxgate Compass sensor option, then the antenna magnetic look
angle will automatically be generated by the ACU upon execution of Deploy or Calibrate
mode. The current compass angle can be viewed in the Setup/Calibrate menu. Refer to
Section 3, System Operating Instructions, for a complete description of Compass
operation.
If your system does not have the Fluxgate Compass sensor option, but the compass type
is configured as Manual, then the Compass Heading can be manually entered by the
operator via the Setup/Calibrate menu.
If your system has compass type configured as None, then Compass Heading is not
available to the user.
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1.9.5
Integration Parameters
Integration Parameters are typically set at Vertex RSI, and are based on the deliverable
system integration. Consult Vertex RSI Engineering for information on accessing these
parameters.
1.9.5.1
Dish Aperture
The Dish Aperture can be found in the Setup/General Setup menu. Value is in meters.
1.9.5.2
Software Limits
The ACU provides a set of travel limits for each axis that prohibit movement beyond
adjustable coordinates. Select the Setup/AZ, Setup/EL, and Setup/POL menus to get to
the software limits. Software limits are entered in the raw encoder coordinate system.
When setting the software limits, use the encoder position shown on the corresponding
axis setup menu.
Set the software limits so that the antenna will stop prior to the hardware limits. Refer to
Table 1-1, 240 MVO Antenna Hardware Limits, on page 1-8 for the hardware limits
recorded for each axis. Typically the software limits are set 0.1 degree (1 degree, POL)
prior to the hardware limits. In elevation, the software limit is set 0.1 above the EL
operational limit, not the EL stow limit. During a commanded stow sequence, the
software and hardware limits are bypassed.
NOTE: For 240MVO Stow to operate properly, the POL CCW software limit must be
set PAST the POL CCW hardware limit.
1.9.5.3
Stow Position
The Antenna Stow Position is customer specified prior to system delivery. Stow is a
special preset position mode used to move the antenna to a storage position, transport
position, or assembly/disassembly position. The AZ, EL, and POL Stow Position
parameters define where the antenna will drive when Stow mode is executed. The AZ/
EL/POL stow positions are in raw encoder coordinates, and are found in the Setup/
General Setup menu.
Stow Position settings are dependent upon the Stow Type selected in Section 1.9.1.8,
Stow Type on page 1-15.
If 240MVO Stow Type is active, then AZ, EL, and POL stow positions can be entered as
the Stow Position.
240MVO Stow mode automatically drives the antenna to the specified AZ, EL, and POL
encoder positions. The Stow position parameters are determined as follows:
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For Azimuth, enter the AZ Stow Aligned Angle recorded in Table 2-2 as the AZ Stow
position. For Polarization, subtract 0.5 degrees from the POL CCW hardware limit angle
recorded in Table 2-2. For example, if POL CCW hardware limit was measured at 25.5
degrees, then the POL Stow Position should be set to 25.0 degrees. For Elevation,
subtract 0.5 degrees from the EL Stowed angle recorded in Table 2-2. For example, if
EL Stowed was measured at 69 degrees, then the EL Stow Position should be set to
-69.5 degrees.
If Manual Stow Type is active, then AZ, EL, and POL stow positions are also available.
External hardware switches are not used to interlock stow as described in 240MVO stow.
The AZ/EL/POL stow positions are simply any valid angle in the normal operating region.
When Manual Stow mode is executed, the antenna drives to the stow encoder
coordinates then disables each axis.
If Stow Type is NONE, then Stow mode and Stow Positions are not available.
1.9.6
Axis Position Loop Parameters
Position Loop Parameters are typically set at Vertex RSI, and are based on the
deliverable hardware. These parameters are password protected and are not
available to the user. The following discussion is directed to customers who are
attempting their own system integration. Consult Vertex RSI Engineering for
instructions on how to access these parameters.
Position loop performance is determined by the Axis Loop Parameters. These
parameters are accessed by selecting the Setup/AZ, Setup/EL, and Setup/POL menus.
The following parameters are required in each axis for the position loop to operate
properly: (Reference Position Loop Filter (10644-), Fig. 1-5 on page 1-25)
Maximum Velocity - Enter the maximum slew velocity in deg/sec. If not known,
measure the antenna movement for 10 seconds while using the PMU to slew the
antenna (be sure that High Speed has been selected at the PMU). Use the measured
movement to calculate the maximum velocity.
The following group of Axis Loop parameters are used to control the characteristics of
the position loop. AZ and EL are similar and only one will be discussed. The fields are
defined as follows:
Lag Break 1 - This parameter sets the first lag break frequency used by the position
loop filter. Increasing this value will reduce limit cycle and make the system less
responsive.
Lead Break - This parameter sets the lead break frequency used by the position loop
filter. Decreasing this parameter will reduce overshoot and make the system less
responsive to disturbances such as wind.
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Crossover Freq - This parameter sets the open loop crossover frequency used by
the position loop filter. The crossover should be as high as possible for best
performance; however, increasing this parameter will increase ringing. This
parameter should be set to less than 20% of the structural resonance.
Lag Break 2 - This parameter sets the second lag break frequency used by the
position loop filter. Set this parameter to reduce the effects of random noise in the
position loop. Typically set to 4-5 times the crossover.
Sqrt Trans Pt - This parameter sets the square root transition point used by the
position loop filter. This parameter is in conjunction with the Trans PT. Hyst. set, the
linear operation of the position loop. When outside this region, the transition
algorithm is operating and loop performance is not optimized. Set this parameter to
minimize overshoot when making large position moves. AZ and EL typically set to
0.10.
Max Accel - This parameter controls the position acquisition algorithm rate of
deceleration. Set this parameter to 50% of the maximum capability of the drive
system. Typically, the drive system is set to provide full speed in one second.
Scan Accel - This parameter selects the percentage of the maximum axis
acceleration that is used by the Scan mode of operation. This allows the system to
minimize errors at the corners of the scan box. This value is typically set to 10% of
the full acceleration.
Track Velocity - This parameter is valid for run-time Steptrack operation. The value
is typically set to 33% of Max Velocity.
Deadband - This parameter is typically used with AC Single Speed Systems, but
may also be used with DC Systems. This parameter will disable the axis when the
position error is within the deadband value.
Hysteresis of 1.5 is used in conjunction with the deadband. For example: If the
deadband parameter is 0.005, then the axis will disable the motor when the position
error is less than 0.005 and the motor will enable and drive to reduce the error when the
position error reaches 1.5x0.005=0.0075. Setting the deadband to zero will disable
this feature.
After setting the loop parameters, command several preset positions and verify that the
antenna drives to the commanded position and holds.
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FIGURE 1-5:
POSITION LOOP FILTER (10644-)
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1.9.7
X-Y Antenna Parameters
X-Y Antenna Parameters are typically set at Vertex RSI, and are based on the
deliverable hardware. These parameters are password protected and are not
available to the user. X-Y Antenna Parameters are active only if the X-Y antenna
option has been selected.
There are three X-Y Antenna Parameters, the X Axis Alignment, X Axis Polarity, and Y
Axis Polarity. The combination of these three parameters determines how the (X-Y) to
(AZ-EL) coordinate transformation occurs.
1.10
BASELINE ENCODER SETTINGS
During installation, Position encoders should be adjusted so that they give a known
output relative to the mechanical antenna position. This ensures controllers can be
swapped among a group of identical antennas.
To set the baseline Elevation angle, level the platform, then drive the antenna as closely
as possible to a true horizontal look angle using the PMU. Verify the EL encoder offset is
set to 0.0 in the Setup/EL Setup menu. Loosen the EL encoder coupling at the EL axis
so that the EL encoder shaft can be turned by hand. While monitoring the EL encoder
position in the Setup/EL Setup menu, hand rotate the EL encoders shaft until the
reported position reads 0.0 degrees. Retighten the EL encoder coupling.
To set the baseline Azimuth angle, drive the antenna to the Azimuth stow angle. The
azimuth stow angle typically is along a line of sight which is directly centered in the
Azimuth mechanical travel range. Verify the AZ encoder offset is set to 0.0 in the Setup/
AZ Setup menu. Loosen the AZ encoder coupling at the AZ axis so that the AZ encoder
shaft can be turned by hand. While monitoring the AZ encoder position in the Setup/AZ
Setup menu, hand rotate the AZ encoders shaft until the reported position reads 0.0
degrees. Re-tighten the AZ encoder coupling.
1.11
COMPASS CALIBRATION (KVH C100 COMPASS OPTION)
This procedure applies to systems with the KVH C100 compass option. Calibration is not
available with the TRUE NORTH Compass Option.
Prior to setting the azimuth encoder offset, a one-time compass calibration needs to be
performed. The purpose of this is for the compass to learn the magnetic characteristics
of the antenna/platform. This allows the compass to differentiate the antenna magnetics
from the earth magnetics.
The procedure involves moving the antenna in 45 degree steps. This can be
accomplished by pulling the antenna/trailer back and forth to form a star pattern or by
driving the antenna/trailer in a circle.
The calibration procedure is initiated and performed via the Setup/Calib/CalCompass
screen. All instruction for performing this procedure can be observed on this screen.
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The compass calibration procedure should be performed with the antenna fully stowed.
1.12
HOST COMPUTER PORT
If remote control of the antenna by an external computer or M&C system is required,

connect the wiring as shown in the Hardware Interface Specification, APPENDIX D Servo System Drawings on page D-1. Commands may be received by the ACU
either through the optional Ethernet Connection or through the standard Host Computer
Serial Link. The commands are executed on a first-in, first-out basis.
1.12.1
Host Port Setup
The Host Communications Port is configurable as RS422 or RS232 and has the
following fixed data configuration: 19200 Baud, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity, HW
Flow Control OFF. Refer to Section 2.7.1.4, Configuration Settings on page 2-11 for
instructions to configure the port as RS422 or RS232.
1.13
ETHERNET
The 123T Ethernet System option operates over a TCP/IP socket connection on port
5001. The IP address is entered via the Front Panel menu Setup/TCPIP. The Ethernet
connection is RJ-45, located at the ACU Rear Panel J3.
1.14
ALARM RELAY OUTPUTS AND ACU AUDIBLE ALARM
The ACU provides two form C relay outputs suitable to drive external alarm lights or
horns. The ACU additionally provides an audible alarm to signal the presence of a fault
condition. The relay outputs are:
ACU Ref Des
Signal Name
J22-1
Relay 1, C Unacknowledged Alarm
J22-2
Relay 1, NC Unacknowledged Alarm
J22-3
Relay 1, NO Unacknowledged Alarm
J22-4
Relay 2, C Summary Alarm
J22-5
Relay 2, NC Summary Alarm
J22-6
Relay 2, NO Summary Alarm
The Summary Alarm relay operation is as follows:
Summary Alarm relay activates when any fault condition is present.
Summary Alarm relay clears when all fault conditions are removed.
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The Unacknowledged Alarm relay operation is conditional based upon the Latching Fault
parameter setting (Setup/General Setup menu).
With Latching Faults set OFF:
Unacknowledged Alarm activates when a new fault condition occurs.
Unacknowledged Alarm clears when the alarm is acknowledged or the fault

condition is removed.
With Latching Faults set ON:
Unacknowledged Alarm activates when a new fault condition occurs.
Unacknowledged Alarm clears only when all fault conditions are acknowledged.
Removing the fault condition (by itself) will not clear the alarm.
Alarm conditions are acknowledged by pressing any key on the ACU keypad.
The ACU audible alarm functionally mimics the Unacknowledged Alarm.
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SECTION 2 - Hardware-ACU
SECTION 2 - HARDWARE-ACU
2 ANTENNA CONTROL UNIT
2.1
GENERAL
The ACU is the primary operator interface for antenna control. Position commands,
status gathering, trajectory predictions, operator interface, and the supervisory computer
interface are implemented internal to the ACU. Through the front panel keypad, a local
operator has the ability to command operational antenna modes, set parameters, and
monitor fault/status information. See the ACU Front Panel (12190-), Fig. 2-2 on
page 2-3.
The functional ACU Block Diagram (13180-), Fig. 2-3 on page 2-4, shows the inner
architecture of the ACU. The major unit components consist of the following.
Front Panel w/Keypad and LCD
Microprocessor Motherboard
Interface Board
GPS Receiver Board
Power Supply
L-Band or 70 MHz Tracking Receiver Board with Adapter (optional)
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All connectors are listed in Table 2-1, ACU Rear Panel Connectors below, including
a brief functional description. Refer to the Internal L-Band Receiver Option (12189-),
Fig. 2-4 on page 2-5 and theInternal 70 MHz Receiver Option (12192A), Fig. 2-5 on
page 2-6 for connector locations.
Table 2-1: ACU Rear Panel Connectors

CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION
REFERENCE
J1
Motherboard COM1
Section 2.7.2 Microprocessor Motherboard,

PC104
J2
Motherboard COM2

PC104
J3
Motherboard LPT1

PC104
J4
ACU/PDU Serial and E-Stop
Section 2.7.1.5.4 Serial Port 4
J5
Tracking Receiver Analog Inputs
Section 2.7.1.10 Analog Inputs/Analog To

Digital Conversion
J6
Supervisory Serial Port
Section 2.7.1.5.2 Serial Port 2
J7
Digital Inputs
Section 2.7.1.6 Digital Inputs
J8
Relay and Open Collector Outputs
Sections 2.7.1.7 Relay Outputs, 2.7.1.6

Digital Inputs
A4J21
PMU Display Serial and GPS Serial
Sections 2.7.1.5.1 Serial Port 1, 2.7.1.5.3

Serial Port 3
A4J22
Summary Alarm Outputs
Section 2.7.1.7 Relay Outputs
GPS Antenna
Section 2.7.8 GPS Receiver Board
A2J5
L-Band Input (Optional)
Section 2.7.7 L-Band Tracking Receiver

Board (Optional)
A2J6
70 MHz Input (Optional)
Section 2.7.9 70 MHZ Tracking Receiver

Board (optional)
A3
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FIGURE 2-2:
ACU FRONT PANEL (12190-)
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FIGURE 2-3:
ACU BLOCK DIAGRAM (13180-)
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FIGURE 2-4:
INTERNAL L-BAND RECEIVER OPTION (12189-)
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FIGURE 2-5:
INTERNAL 70 MHZ RECEIVER OPTION (12192A)
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2.2
2.2.1
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Power Switch
The Power Switch is located at the front of the chassis. The supply is 100 Watt autoswitching.
2.2.2
Emergency STOP Switch
The alternate action Emergency STOP Switch is located in the left center of the front
panel. This switch will be illuminated Red when depressed and in the fault condition. All
antenna axes will be disabled. The Emergency STOP Switch provides an isolated set of
contacts to disable the PDU and is operable even when the ACU power is off.
2.2.3
LCD Display
The front panel LCD Display provides operator access to all operational antenna modes,
setup parameters, and fault/status information.
2.2.4
Keypad
The keypad is used for local operator control of the antenna system via a soft key
environment. Mode selection, fault/status information, and parameter settings are
accessible.
2.2.5
LCD Contrast Controls
The LCD contrast control potentiometer is located internal to the chassis at ACU
Interface Board R175.
2.2.6
Front Panel LEDs
Refer to the Operations Manual, ACU Internal Heater and Dual Pedestal Support for
more information. Refer to Section 2.7.1.15, ACU Reset and Chassis Temperature
Monitor on page 2-15 for more information.
2.2.7
Audible Alarm
The ACU audible alarm signals a System, ACU, or PDU fault condition. Operation of the
audible alarm is detailed in the Section 1.14, Alarm Relay Outputs and ACU audible
alarm on page 1-27.
2.3
START UP PROCEDURE
Place the ACU power switch in the ON position. The system will take approximately one
minute to initialize the operating program prior to entering normal operation.
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2.4
In the event of a failure internal to the ACU, the antenna can be controlled with the
Portable Maintenance Unit. The front panel mounted Emergency STOP Switch remains
operable with the power removed from the ACU.
2.5
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
To shut down the ACU, turn off the power switch.

2.6
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
Emergency shutdown of antenna movement can be done with the Emergency STOP
Switch on the front panel.
2.7
ACU COMPONENTS
2.7.1
Interface Board
The Antenna Control Unit (ACU) Interface Board provides an interface between the ACU
computer and the rest of the Antenna Control System. See ACU Interface Board
Block Diagram (12188A), Fig. 2-6 on page 2-9. With up to four serial ports, a
communications link is provided between the ACU and the Power Drive Unit (PDU), a
supervisory computer, GPS Board and optional external RF equipment. The ACU
Interface Board contains eight digital inputs, and two form C relay outputs. The relay
outputs can be used for switching beacons and summary alarms or other external
equipment. A 16-bit analog to digital converter (ADC) is used for monitoring tracking
signal inputs and power supply voltages. A keypad encoder provides a user interface
through the ACUs front panel. A real time battery backup clock is included. See
Antenna Control Unit Interface Board (12187-), Fig. 2-7 on page 2-10.
2.7.1.1
Reset Switch
The reset switch (S1) is located on the edge of the ACU Interface Board, towards the
front of the ACU chassis. Depressing the switch resets the ACU computer.
2.7.1.2
Reset LED
The reset LED (DS1) is located on the edge of the ACU Interface Board, towards the
front of the ACU chassis. The reset LED lights up briefly when the ACU is reset.
2.7.1.3
LCD Contrast Potentiometer
The LCD Contrast Potentiometer (R175) is located on the edge of the AC interface board
near the real-time clock back-up battery.
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FIGURE 2-6:
ACU INTERFACE BOARD BLOCK DIAGRAM (12188A)
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FIGURE 2-7:
ANTENNA CONTROL UNIT INTERFACE BOARD (12187-)
Serial Port Switches
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2.7.1.4
Configuration Settings
2.7.1.4.1
Serial Port Configuration Switches
These switches are used to configure the ACUs individual serial ports to either EIA-232,
EIA 422. Refer to Antenna Control Unit Interface Board (12187-), Fig. 2-7 on
page 2-10 for switch locations. The following table lists each serial port function.
2.7.1.4.2
PORT
SWITCH
1
2
3
S4
S3
S2
RESERVED FUNCTION
PMU Display
Supervisory Serial Link
GPS
These jumper blocks are used to place the ACU in different configurations
.
J41: Pins 3 and 4, and Pins 5 and 6 are connected, providing a pull-up
configuration.
Connect Pins 1 and 2, and Pins 7 and 8 for pull-down
configuration
J44: INTERRUPT
Pins 5 and 6 are connected, selecting IRQ 12
J13: SERIAL PORT INTERRUPT
Pins 9 and 10 are connected, selecting IRQ 9
J23: 12V OUTPUT for self powered modem.
Connect Pins 1 and 2 for 12V output on TX- and RX- pins of Serial
Ports 1, 2 and 3 when RS-232 is selected.
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2.7.1.5
Serial Ports
The ACU Interface Board is populated with four serial ports of differing configurations.
See the following for a description of each individual port. All available ports use the
16550 Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) (U39-42) as an interface to
the ACU. The UART converts serial data received from external equipment into parallel
data to the CPU and converts parallel data from the CPU to serial data for transmission
via EIA-232 or EIA-422 standards. The UARTs programmable baud rate generator
divides the on board 1.8432 MHz oscillator (G2) down to a 16 X clock to drive the
transmitter and receiver logic at the appropriate frequency. The ACU defaults to a
setting of 9600 baud, with a maximum baud rate of 115,200. See the Software Interface
Specification, APPENDIX D - Servo System Drawings on page D-1, for setup
information on each serial port, including the number of data and stop bits, parity, and
the recommended baud rate. Nominal 12 Volt power is available on selected pins for
use with self-powered EIA-232 fiber optic modems.
2.7.1.5.1
Serial Port 1
Serial port one provides the PMU Display link. This port is normally configured for RS422.
2.7.1.5.2
Serial Port 2
Serial port two is the supervisory computer interface to the Antenna Control System.
Two signal lines are available: RXD and TXD. This port is switchable between EIA-232
and EIA-422 configurations by means of switch S3. MC1488 (U48), MC1489 (U41),
MC3486 (U42), and MC3487 (U49) or equivalent are used to drive and receive the serial
data signals. Connection to this port is provided by D-Sub J6.
2.7.1.5.3
Serial Port 3
Serial port three is used internally in the ACU to interface with the GPS Receiver Board.
This port is normally configured for RS-422.
2.7.1.5.4
Serial Port 4
Serial port four is an optically isolated data link between the ACU and the PDU. This
serial port is used in all systems in which both ACU and PDU are present, and is the
primary means of data transfer between the two units. The Transmitted Data (TXD) line
is driven by an MC3487 or equivalent EIA-422 differential line driver (U49B). In-line 22
Ohm resistors (R202, 203) are placed on both lines of the differential output to protect
the line driver. A high speed optocoupler (U46), protected by diode D10 and resistor
R204, is used on the Received Data (RXD) line to isolate the board from transients.
Connection to this port is provided by D-Sub J4.
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2.7.1.6
Digital Inputs
Eight digital inputs are available for receiving external status. The bank of inputs can be
configured with either 10K Ohm pull up or pull down resistors, driving into a 74HC244
bus driver (U13). Ground is available in the pull up configuration, and power (5V) is
available in the pull down configuration, for use in switch closure status reporting.
Connection to this port is provided by D-Sub J7.
2.7.1.7
Relay Outputs
This board contains two form C relay outputs. The relays are used to control external
equipment such as alarms, lights or horns. Aromat TQ2E-5V or equivalent single side
stable relays are used. These relays are not internally latched; therefore, 74HC273s are
used to latch the data. Each relay contains two form C contacts. One set of contacts is
used in the ACU Self Test mode, while the other set is available for connection to
external equipment. The Aromat relays have five-Volt DC coils and can switch up to one
Amp of current. Rated maximum switching voltage is 110 VDC, and 125 VAC.
Response time is typically two milliseconds. The relays are available on a 9 pin D
connector, J22. Refer to Section 1.14, Alarm Relay Outputs and ACU audible
alarm on page 1-27 for more information on these alarm outputs.
2.7.1.8
Keypad
The keypad encoder is Fairchild Semiconductor 74C922 (U5). The keypad on the front
panel of the ACU contains 24 switches arranged in a 6X4 matrix. Driver lines D1-D6 and
sense lines S1-S4 are used. The sense lines have internal pull down resistors and are
driven high when a key is depressed. A key press interrupt is sent to the 82C59A
interrupt controller (U25) which interrupts the microprocessor. The repeat function will
send out key repeated interrupts after a delay of approximately 1.5 seconds, with a
repeat rate of five characters per second. The initial time delay can be reduced by U16D
when in Jog Mode. The repeat rate is set by R108, C56, and a 555 timer (U15).
2.7.1.9
Digital Outputs
This board contains two open collector outputs. The open collectors control external
equipment such as the summary alarms and beacon receivers. Open collector outputs
are written to a 74HC273 latch (U39) by software. SN75468 Darlington transistor array
(U45) with a peak rating of 500 milliamps and 30 volts are used as drivers for the open
collector outputs. The open collector outputs are available on D-Sub J22.
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2.7.1.10
Analog Inputs/Analog To Digital Conversion
Analog to digital conversion is performed by an LTC1605 monolithic 16-bit converter with

an integral nonlinearity of +/-2 LSB. An ADG426 latching sixteen-channel analog
multiplexer is used to select analog signals input to the analog to digital converter (ADC).
Five analog signals are used for monitoring power supply voltages +5, -5, +12, -12, and
the real-time clock battery. Three of the eight lines are available on J5 for external inputs
such as tracking signals or test signals. Input signals are scaled and filtered to the
appropriate frequency by op-amp circuits. Typically, the roll-off frequency will be set at
approximately one Hertz. The LTC1605 ADC has a built-in Sample and Hold Amplifier
(SHA) and a 2.5 Volt reference.
2.7.1.11
Real Time Clock
An Epson RTC-74241A Real Time Clock (RTC) (U35) provides an accurate time
reference when external time keeping signals are not available. The clock has a built-in
oscillator with a frequency tolerance of +/-10 ppm at 25C. Internal counters keep track
of time and date. Leap year and 12/24 hour formats are also available. The Real Time
Clock generates a 64 Hz interrupt output used to drive the loop update cycle through IR4
of the 82C59A interrupt controller (U25).
2.7.1.12
Interrupt Controller
The interrupt controller used is an 82C59A (U25). The 8 interrupt lines are used as
follows:
IRO = Keypad repeat
IR1 = Keypad
IR2 = Timer 1
IR3 = Timer 2
IR4 = Real Time Clock
IR5 = Timer 0
IR6 = Serial ports 1 & 4
IR7 = Serial ports 2 & 3
All interrupts from the 82C59A are sent to IRQ12 on the AT bus. If problems with
conflicting interrupts arise, the interrupts can be moved to either IRQ10, IRQ11, IRQ5, or
IRQ9 by resetting J44. Interrupt requests from the serial ports can also be sent to a
different IRQ line by setting J43.
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2.7.1.13
Address Decoding
Address decoding is performed by a EPM7064S programmable logic device (PLD) (U40)

and associated circuitry. The PC I/O space is normally limited to 1024 bytes defined by
SA09 to SA00. Higher order address lines (above SA09) may be used, however, as long
as they do not interfere with any I/O devices which may only decode SA09 to SA00.
Addresses for the clock and serial ports come directly from the PLD, which decodes
SA11 to SA03. Lower order addresses, the
I/O Read (IOR) and the I/O Write (IOW), are buffered by a 74HCT244 line driver (U44)
and used as the internal address bus. Data is driven to and from the internal bus by
74HCT245 directional bus transceivers (U18, 32). The bus transceiver is activated by
the PLD when an on-board address is detected.
2.7.1.14
Power On Reset
Upon power up, the RC circuit (R90 & C47) will hold the PWRON signal low and the
PWRON* signal high for approximately 4.5 seconds. All 74HC273 latches and the
ADG426 analog multiplexer will power up with their CLR*/RS* lines low, causing a clear/
reset operation. This insures that there will not be any random data in the latches and
that there will not be an input to the A/D upon power up. The PWRON* signal is used to
reset the UARTS upon power up. A reset switch (S1) allows reset of the microprocessor.
The RESETDRV STATUS LED (DS1) will turn on to signal presence of a reset
command.
2.7.1.15
ACU Reset and Chassis Temperature Monitor
The ACU has four independent microprocessor reset inputs. Reset will occur if any one
of the four become active. If microprocessor reset occurs, the reset status LED (DS1)
and the ACU front panel LED Warm Up will light to signal the presence of a reset
command. The first reset input is the push-button S1 found on the ACU interface board.
Switch S1 is used to manually reset the microprocessor. The second reset input is the
power supply Power Good signal, located at J30 pin 1. This signal prevents
microprocessor operation in the event of power supply failure, and also has a time delay
to allow for power supply stabilization. The third reset input is found at the
microprocessor supervisory chip U8, which will signal a reset condition if the +5V supply
falls below 4.65V. The last reset input is generated by temperature monitor chip U20,
which signals a reset condition if the internal chassis temperature falls below 32 F ( 0 C).
2.7.2
Microprocessor Motherboard, PC104
The Microprocessor Board is based upon the PCI04 standard. BIOS settings are held in
non-volatile memory, thus eliminating the need for external battery backup for CMOS
RAM. The Motherboard COM A and COM B, and serial ports are accessible at the ACU
Rear Panel. COM A is used with an optional external Tracking Receiver. COM B is used
with an optional external modem.
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2.7.3
Solid State Disk Drive
The Solid State Disk Drive is 16 Gbytes of non-volatile memory. This drive contains the
main operating program. A second solid state disk drive contains all tracking database
and operating Parameter information. Refer to the Operations Manual for information
about re-loading the operating program software.
2.7.4
Power Supply
The Power Supply is a switching power converter, supplying 5VDC and 12VDC. Each
output has foldback current protection.
2.7.5
Battery Replacement
The battery voltage for the nonvolatile clock is 3.0 V. If the voltage falls below 2.5 V, the
ACU will report a battery failure upon power-up.
2.7.6
Chassis Strip Heater
The Chassis Strip Heater operates at 12VDC, and generates 14 Watts. The strip heater
is attached beneath the Receiver card bracket. The chassis heater set point is 59F
(15C).
2.7.7
L-Band Tracking Receiver Board (Optional)
For information on the L-Band Tracking Receiver Board and associated adapter board,
see Section 7, RF Options.
2.7.8
GPS Receiver Board
The GPS Receiver Board sends antenna position information to the satellite acquisition
routing, allowing the software to correct for changes in the antennas latitude, longitude,
and altitude. An external antenna is required for GPS operation and the antenna is
connected at GPS IN on the ACU Rear Panel. For more information on the GPS
Receivers capabilities, see the Vendor Data section of the O&M.
2.7.9
70 MHZ Tracking Receiver Board (optional)
For information on the 70 MHz Tracking Receiver Board and associated adapter board,
see Section 7, RF Options.
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SECTION 3 - Hardware-PDU
SECTION 3 - HARDWARE-PDU
3 PDU - POWER DRIVE UNIT - 123T
3.1
GENERAL
The Power Drive Unit (PDU) provides the electrical interface necessary to move the
antenna structure. Status interlocks, axis position transducers, limit switches, and motor
tachometer feedback are all read by the PDU. The antenna status information is sent
continuously to the ACU by serial link. The ACU then generates axis enables and axis
rate commands, which the PDU converts to motor current commands.
The 123T PDU additionally has stand-alone Portable Maintenance Unit interface
circuitry. This allows the antenna to be controlled independent of any ACU command.
3.1.1
Rackmount Options
The Power Drive Unit (PDU) is available in a 1RU or 2RU rackmount aluminum
enclosure. These PDUs are designed for interface to motors which require less than
48VDC.
The 1RU and 2RU PDUs are functionally identical. The 1RU PDUs are specified for
systems with limited rack space. The 2RU PDUs are specified for systems that require
the J7 and J8 mil circular connector interface.
See the 1RU and 2RU PDU Front Panels (13008-/13004-), Fig. 3-1 on page 3-3 for
overall dimensions of each unit.
The 1RU and 2RU PDU Rear Panels (13010-/13006-), Fig. 3-2 on page 3-4 shows
each connector location on the PDU rear panel of each unit.
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All rack mount PDU connectors, including a brief functional description, are as follows:
CONNECTOR
1RU CHASSIS
2RU CHASSIS
DESCRIPTION
J9
15 pin D
15 pin D
El Resolver
J11
15 pin D
15 pin D
AZ Resolver
J3
9 pin D
9 pin D
Alternate Tach Inputs
J4
9 pin D
9 pin D
Tilt Sensor & AZ/EL Potentiometer
J5
15 pin D
15 pin D
ACU Serial + E-Stop
J6
15 pin D
15 pin D
Compass & Test
J7
37 pin D
MS3102E28-21S
Limits, Feed Status
J8
Mixed signal D, 21WA4
MS3102E28-15S
Motors, Tachs
J10
MS3124E16-26S
MS3124E16-26S
PMU Interface
3.1.2
Bulkhead Mount PDU
The Power Drive Unit (PDU) is available in a weatherproof bulkhead mound aluminum
enclosure. This PDU is designed for interface to motors which require up to 160VDC.
The Bulkhead Mount PDU is functionally identical to the rackmount variants with the
exception that power input is 3 phase 208VAC.
See the Bulkhead Mount Outline Drawing (13213-), Fig. 3-3 on page 3-5 for overall
dimensions of each unit.
The Bulkhead Mount Connector Drawing (13212-), Fig. 3-4 on page 3-6 shows
each connector location on the PDU.
All PDU connectors, including a brief functional description, are as follows:
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR TYPE
DESCRIPTION
J1
CA3102E16S-8P
Three Phase Power Input
J2
MS3102E24-28S
AZ / EL Resolver
J3
CA3102E20-27S
Test
J4
CA3102E20-27S
Tilt Sensor, AZ/EL Potentiometer,Compass
J5
CA3102E18-1S
ACU Serial + E-Stop
J6
MS3124E16-26S
PMU Interface
J7
MS3102E28-21S
Limits, Feed Status
J8
MS3102E28-15S
Motors, Tachs
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FIGURE 3-1:
1RU AND 2RU PDU FRONT PANELS (13008-/13004-)
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FIGURE 3-2:
1RU AND 2RU PDU REAR PANELS (13010-/13006-)
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FIGURE 3-3:
BULKHEAD MOUNT OUTLINE DRAWING (13213-)
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FIGURE 3-4:
BULKHEAD MOUNT CONNECTOR DRAWING (13212-)
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3.2
3.2.1
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Power Switch and LED Indicator
The main PDU power switch is located on the PDU front panel along with a pilot LED.
The PDU front panel also has a thermal circuit breaker, rated 10 amps continuous.
3.3
START UP PROCEDURE
Power can be applied to the PDU at any time after the interconnection of system
components is completed and the main power is energized.
To activate the PDU, push the switch on the front panel to the ON positIon. This
applies power to the PDU and Drive Board. If the ACU is connected and powered, the
ACU/PDU link will be established and the system will be ready to operate.
3.4
If the ACU becomes disabled or unusable for any reason (i.e. power loss), the antenna
can be moved using the PMU.
3.5
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
The PDU does not require the operator to follow a strict shut down procedure, but one
may be implemented by site personnel for safety reasons. A suggested shut down
procedure follows, and may be modified as necessary:
1. Drive antenna to stow or suitable PARK position.
2. Command STANDBY mode at the ACU.
3. Turn off the PDU power switch.
4. PDU is now shut down and movement is disabled.
3.5.1
Emergency Shut Down
Emergency shutdown of antenna movement can be done with the Emergency STOP
Switch on the ACU front panel.
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3.6
RACKMOUNT PDU
See the functional Rackmount PDU Block Diagram (13216-), Fig. 3-5 on page 3-9.
The major unit components of the PDU are as follows:
SECTION
COMPONENT
5.9.1
A6 - PDU Drive Board
5.9.2
A1 - PWM Motor Amplifier Assembly
5.9.3
PS1 - Logic Switching Power Supply
5.9.4
PS2 - 800 Watt, 48V Switching Power Supply
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FIGURE 3-5:
RACKMOUNT PDU BLOCK DIAGRAM (13216-)
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3.7
BULKHEADMOUNT PDU
See the functional Bulkhead Mount PDU Block Diagram (13217-), Fig. 3-6 on
page 3-11.
The major unit components of the PDU are as follows:
SECTION
COMPONENT
5.9.1
A1 - PDU Drive Board
5.9.2
A2 - PWM Motor Amplifier Assembly
5.9.3
PS1 - Logic Switching Power Supply
5.9.5
PS2 - 110 Watt, 48V Switching Power Supply
3.8
3.8.1
PDU I/O
AZ, EL Resolver Interface
The AZ and EL resolvers are driven with a 4 KHz, 4V RMS reference oscillator, located
on the drive board. Sin and Cos resolver outputs are scaled and buffered at the Drive
Board. Sixteen bit monolithic Resolver to Digital Converter (RDC) chips convert the Sin
and Cos analog signals into parallel digital data. AZ and EL RDC data is read by the
Drive Board microprocessor, and then sent to the ACU via serial link for display and
further processing. Higher resolution 8:1 encoders are also supported by the drive
board.
3.8.2
ACU Serial Link and E-Stop Switch
The ACU serial link is interfaced to PDU connector J5. The ACU link is a high speed,
RS-422 compatible connection. The ACU Emergency Stop switch circuit is also routed
through connector J5, providing means for an independent and immediate disable of all
antenna axes.
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FIGURE 3-6:
BULKHEAD MOUNT PDU BLOCK DIAGRAM (13217-)
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3.8.3
Limits, Feed Status
All limit switch outputs are interfaced to PDU connector J7. Limits can be software
configured with pull-up or pull-down resistors.
PTC fuse protected +12 VDC is available at J7 for limit switch power. A 0 VDC interlock
input indicates the axis is in limit. Each axis limit switch connects to redundant interlock
circuitry found on the Drive Board, and each switch is used to generate corresponding
directional enables. Feed status signals also are also routed to the PDU through
connector J7. Refer to System Schematic and PDU Schematic for pin information on
connector J7.
3.8.4
Motors and Tachs
AZ and EL Motor armature connections are interfaced to PDU connector J8. AZ and EL
Tachometer feedback signals are also interfaced to connector J8. Refer to System
Schematic and PDU Schematic for pin information on connector J8.
3.8.5
Signal Meter Outputs
AZ and EL PWM Amplifier current monitor outputs are available for monitoring purposes
at PDU connector J3. Three spare analog signal meter outputs are also present at J3
(Bulkhead PDU) or J6 (Rackmount PDU). Refer to System Schematic and PDU
Schematic for pin information on connectors J3 and J6.
3.8.6
PMU Interface
The Portable Maintenance Unit connections are interfaced to Rackmount PDU front
panel connector J10, or Bulkhead PDU connector J6. The PMU is supplied with PTC
fuse protected +12 VDC power. Refer to System Schematic and PDU Schematic for pin
information on connector J10.
3.8.7
X, Y Clinometer Interface
The X and Y Clinometers are interfaced to PDU connector J4. Connector J4 supplys
+12VDC, -12VDC, and GND to power the Clinometers. Each Clinometer produces an
analog output signal proportional to the sensed antenna platform angle. These analog
output signals are read by the Drive Board with a 12 bit analog to digital converter (ADC).
Clinometer ADC data is read by the Drive Board microprocessor, and then sent to the
ACU via serial link for display and further processing.
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3.8.8
Heading Sensor Serial Link
The Magnetic Heading Sensor (Compass), is interfaced to Rackmount PDU connector

J6 or Bulkhead PDU connector J4. The Compass connector supplies +12VDC and GND
to power the Heading Sensor. The Heading sensor produces a RS-232 serial output
message containing the sensed antenna platform compass direction. Heading
information is read by the Drive Board microprocessor, and then relayed to the ACU via
serial link for display and further processing.
3.9
3.9.1
PDU COMPONENTS
PDU Drive Board
The PDU Drive Board is a 8186 microprocessor based board providing the primary
interface for all status, interlock, axis position, and motor tachometer data. All antenna
status information read by the Drive Board is sent continuously to the ACU over the
ACU/PDU serial link. The ACU then generates axis enables and axis rate commands,
which the Drive Board converts to motor current commands. The Drive Board contains
all circuitry necessary to interface a Portable Maintenance Unit, and provides redundant
interlock circuitry. Refer to Drive Board Block Diagram (13215-), Fig. 3-7 on
page 3-14 for a functional block diagram.
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FIGURE 3-7:
DRIVE BOARD BLOCK DIAGRAM (13215-)
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3.9.1.1
Rate Loop Closure
Electronics on the PDU Drive Board provide rate loop closure. This circuitry is used to
control AZ and EL motor speed. The output of the AZ and EL rate loops are motor
current commands, which are sent to the PWM Amplifier Board. See AZ/EL Rate Loop
Closure, Fig. 3-8 on page 3-16. The rate loop circuitry is independent of the Drive
Boards microprocessor. As depicted on the AZ/EL Rate Loop Closure block diagram,
the circuit accepts ratecommands, axis enables, and rate feedback to close the rate
loop. The rate command is generated either by the Portable Maintance Unit (PMU), or
the Drive Board Digital to Analog converter (DAC). The rate command is then processed
by the rate clamp. If the antenna is in a prelimit condition, speed commands further into
the limit are blocked at this point and a small backout speed command is issued. After
the rate clamp, the command passes through an acceleration limit circuit. Once past the
acceleration limit, the rate command is summed with the rate feedback to create a rate
(speed) error. The rate error is frequency compensated, then current clamped before
being sent to the PWM Amplifier Board as a current command.
Velocity limit input and Stow Logic apply only to the Elevation axis. The Velocity limit
input is connected to an external interlock and is used to reduce the Elevation speed
command to 1/10 full rate. Stow Logic circuits reduce the Elevation current limit clamp to
30% of peak when EL Velocity limit input is applied. Stow Logic also performs EL axis
auto-shutdown when the 30% EL current limit is exceeded.
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FIGURE 3-8:
AZ/EL RATE LOOP CLOSURE
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3.9.1.2
PDU Auto Configuration Control
The PDU Drive Board is equipped with circuitry which allows four PDU hardware
configurations to be stored in serial EEPROM. Each hardware configuration is indexed
to a PDU antenna type input. PDU antenna type inputs are available at the rear panel
J7 connector.
The valid antenna types are decoded as follows:
PDU ANTENNA TYPE INPUTS
Antenna
Config.
Ant Type 1
Ant Type 2
Ant Type 3
0 (Default)
OFF
OFF
OFF
+12V
OFF
OFF
OFF
+12V
OFF
OFF
OFF
+12V
Each Antenna Type input has an internal pull down to ground. If no antenna type inputs
are active, the default Antenna Configuration 0 is selected. A +12V jumper applied at
Antenna Type Input #1 maps to Antenna Configuration Number 1. Configurations 2 and
3 are mapped to Antenna Type inputs 2 and 3 respectively. The contents of each
Antenna configuration can be updated via ACU software control. Configuration data is
passed from the ACU to the PDU via the main ACU-PDU RS422 serial link. Only one
configuration can be selected at a time. Only the detected configuration can be updated
from the ACU. Once the configuration has been received at the drive board, it is sent to
the I2C serial bus controller which writes the configuration data (and associated Antenna
Type) to serial EEPROM memory.
If the PDU is powered without an ACU, the Antenna configuration detected at the
PDU will automatically recall from Drive Board serial EEPROM memory.
The ACU contains Master Antenna configuration database. The PDU database
is a Slave copy. Any ACU-PDU database mis-match will result in transfer of the
Master configuration from the ACU to the PDU.
Information in serial EEPROM memory is used to configure several additional I2C serial
devices on the Drive Board. Digital I/O multiplexer chips are used to enable or disable
hardware options such as interlocks. Digital potentiometers are used to modify analog
signals for Tachometer scaling and Current limit selection.
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The Hardware devices available for auto-configuration are as follows:

DEVICE
FUNCTION
OPTION #1
OPTION #2
Digital I/O
AZ and EL Prelimit Input
Pull-Up
Pull-Down
Digital I/O
AZ and EL Handcrank Input
Pull-Up
Pull-Down
Digital I/O
Antenna E-Stop Input
Pull-Up
Pull-Down
Digital I/O
AZ/EL Motor speed feedback
Tach Input
BEMF Input
Digital I/O
Alternate Rate Gain
Rate Gain #1
Rate Gain #2
Digital I/O
EL Velocity Limit
Enabled
Disabled
Digital I/O
Antenna Connect Fail Input
Enabled
Disabled
Potentiometer
AZ Tachometer/BEMF Gain
Variable 0.2 to 1 in 0.2 % increments
Potentiometer
EL Tachometer/BEMF Gain
Variable 0.2 to 1 in 0.2 % increments
Potentiometer
AZ Peak Current Limit
Variable 0 to 30 amps in 0.16A increments
Potentiometer
AZ Continuous Current Limit
Potentiometer
EL Peak Current Limit
Potentiometer
EL Continuous Current Limit
For backwards compatibility, the Digital I/O multiplexer chips can also be programmed
via DIP switches. The EEPROM/DIP switch shown in Auto Configuration Control
Block Diagram (13205-), Fig. 3-9 on page 3-19 is used to select the Digital I/O
multiplexer input source.
A stand-alone windows program can be used to configure Digital potentiometers when
the PDU is used with legacy ACUs that lack supporting software.
Additional information is available in APPENDIX C - Multiple Pedestal Support on
page C-1.
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FIGURE 3-9:
AUTO CONFIGURATION CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM (13205-)
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3.9.1.3
AZ/EL Variable Tach Scaling
The PDU Drive Board utilizes variable gain amplifiers to provide programmable motor
speed control for AZ and EL. There are three AZ and three EL tachometer inputs,
designated AZ tach1, AZ tach2, AZ tach3, EL tach1, EL tach2, and EL tach3.
Each set of tachometer inputs has a input gain and voltage range as detailed below:
TACHOMETER INPUTS
Input #
Input Gain
Allowable Tach Voltage at Motor Full speed
0.665
5 to 10V
1.34
3 to 5V
0.288
10 to 30V
AZ and EL Tachometer inputs 1 and 2 are located at PDU rear panel connector J8,
Tachometer Input 3 is located at PDU rear panel connector J3. Only one AZ input and
one EL input should be connected.
A variable gain amplifier follows the fixed gain amplifiers. Refer to Variable Tach
Scaling Block Diagram (13204-), Fig. 3-10 on page 3-21. The variable gain amplifier
is programmable from G=0.2 to G=1.0 in 0.2% increments. The variable gain amplifier
can be programmed from the ACU or it can be auto configured based upon detected
antenna type. Refer to Section 3.9.1.2, PDU Auto Configuration Control on
page 3-17 for more information on PDU Auto Configuration control.
Gain adjustment is accomplished by changing the output voltage of digital
potentiometers located on the Drive Board. The digital potentiometers are adjustable in
256 incremental steps. The formulas for setting each digital potentiometer are as follows:
When using Tach 1 inputs, the Digital Potentiometer setting = 768 / Vin.
Where Vin = the motor tachometer output (volts) at the desired motor speed.
Example: The desired motor speed is 2500 RPM at full antenna velocity. The motor
tachometer generates 3V per thousand RPM. Therefore, the tach output voltage at 2500
RPM = (3)*(2.5) = 7.5 volts. Tach input 1 has an allowable range of 5 to 10V at full
motor speed, so the motor tach is connected here. The digital potentiometer setting
required is 768 / 7.5 = 102.4. So, rounding to the nearest whole number, the digital
potentiometer setting at the ACU should be entered as 102.
A separate analog switch allows selection of tachometer rate feedback or BEMF rate
feedback. AZ and EL BEMF circuitry resides at the PWM Amplifier Board.
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FIGURE 3-10:
VARIABLE TACH SCALING BLOCK DIAGRAM (13204-)
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3.9.1.4
Programmable Current Limits
The AZ and EL motor current limits are adjustable from 0 to 15A (continuous rating) and
0 to 30A ( 2 second peak rating). Current limit programming is accomplished by changing
the output voltage of digital potentiometers located on the PDU Drive Board. The digital
potentiometers are adjustable in 256 incremental steps. Current limits can be set from
the ACU front panel or auto-configured based upon detected antenna type. Refer to
Section 3.9.1.2, PDU Auto Configuration Control on page 3-17 for more information
on PDU Auto Configuration control.
The formulas for setting each currrent limit are as follows:
To set the Continuous Current limit:
Digital Potentiometer setting = 12.8 * Ic.
To set the 2 second Peak Current limit:
Digital Potentiometer setting = 6.4 * Ip.
Where Ic = the desired continuous current limit (amps), and Ip = the desired peak current
limit (amps).
Example: The desired current limits are 10 amps continuous, 15 amps peak. Therfore,
the required potentiometer setting for the continuous current limit potentiometer is
10*12.8 = 128 and the required potentiometer setting for the peak current limit
potentiometer is 15*6.4 = 96.
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3.9.1.5
Interlock Inputs
The 123T PDU has provisions for the following hardware interlocks:
SOFTWARE
PROGRAMMAB
LE PULL UP OR
PULL DOWN
JUMPER
PROGRAMMAB
LE PULL UP OR
PULL DOWN
LOW
Yes
Yes - Note 1
AZ CCW
LOW
Yes
Yes - Note 1
EL UP Prelimit
EL UP
LOW
Yes
Yes - Note 1
EL DN Prelimit
EL DN
LOW
Yes
Yes Note 1
POL CW Limit
POL CW
LOW
Yes
POL CCW Limit
POL CCW
LOW
Yes
AZ Handcrank
AZ
LOW
Yes
EL Handcrank
EL
LOW
Yes
ACU E-Stop
AZ, EL, POL
LOW
Antenna E-Stop
AZ, EL, POL
LOW
Yes
Antenna Safe
AZ, EL, POL
HIGH
Yes
Antenna Connect
See 5.9.1.6
LOW
Yes
INTERLOCK
DISABLES
AZ CW Prelimit
AZ CW
AZ CCW Prelimit
ACTIVE
PULL
DOWN
ONLY
Yes
Yes Note 1
Interlocks with Software Programmable Pull Up / Pull Down capability can be

programmed from the ACU or auto-configured based upon detected antenna type. Refer
to Section 3.9.1.2, PDU Auto Configuration Control on page 3-17 for more
information on PDU Auto Configuration control.
Jumper programmable Interlocks can be programmed by applying an external +12V to
the Enable Pull-up input at PDU rear panel connector J7.
NOTE: Applying the Enable Pull-Up jumper causes the AZ CW, AZ CCW, EL UP,
EL DN and Antenna Safe Pull-Ups to be applied simutaneously.
Digital I/O multiplexer chips located on the PDU Drive board are used to set the interlock
input configuration. See Typical Interlock Input (13206-), Fig. 3-11 on page 3-24 for
a functional diagram. Active Low interlocks with Pull Down require a +12V input signal to
clear the fault condition.
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FIGURE 3-11:
TYPICAL INTERLOCK INPUT (13206-)
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3.9.1.6
Egress Connect Fail Interlock
The Egress Connect Fail Interlock provides a means to detect proper antenna cable
connection. A single interlock circuit is looped through each egress cable connection.
Failure to complete the interlock chain results in a Egress Connect Fail Fault. Routing
the interlock chain to a system level E-Stop input will cause an additional system level
fault to occur, disabling all PDU outputs. See Egress Connect Fail Interlock (13208), Fig. 3-12 on page 3-26 for a functional diagram of the Egress Connect Fail Interlock.
Egress Connect Fail can be enabled or disabled from the ACU or it can be autoconfigured based upon detected antenna type. Refer to Section 3.9.1.2, PDU Auto
Configuration Control on page 3-17 for more information on PDU Auto Configuration
control.
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FIGURE 3-12:
EGRESS CONNECT FAIL INTERLOCK (13208-)
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3.9.1.7
EL Down Limit Override and AZ Low Look Disable
The PDU Drive Board has standard interlock circuits allowing bypass of the EL Down
travel Limit under specific conditions. EL Down Limit Override is required for antennas
that fold the main reflector into a horizontal position for transport. Two specific conditions
must be satisfied before the EL Down Limit Override can occur, the AZ Stow Align and
POL Stowed inputs must be connected to +12V.
The PDU Drive Board also has standard interlock circuits which automatically disable
Azimuth motion when the EL Down travel limit has been reached. This prevents possible
feed boom damage during antenna stow. See Down Limit Override Circuit (13207-),
Fig. 3-13 on page 3-28 for a functional circuit diagram showing the EL Down Limit
Override and AZ Low Look Disable circuits.
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FIGURE 3-13:
DOWN LIMIT OVERRIDE CIRCUIT (13207-)
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3.9.1.8
Drive Board Self Test LED
The PDU Drive Board has a tri-color LED, used to indicate the general health of the unit.
Each time the Drive Boards power is cycled, the Drive Board initiates internal diagnostic
routines. The successful completion of self-test results in a green LED indication. Any
self-test failure will result in a flashing orange or red indication and will be reported back
to the ACU for display as a status or fault. See Section 6.2, Drive Board Error
Codes on page 6-2 for a listing of the Drive Board self tests.
3.9.2
PWM Amplifier Board
The PWM Amplifier Board contains AZ, EL and POL PWM servo amplifiers. Refer to
PWM Amplifier Board Block Diagram (13214-), Fig. 3-14 on page 3-30. The AZ
and EL amplifiers are rated for 15A continuous current / 30A peak current output. The
AZ and EL amplifiers recieve current command and current limit set voltages from the
PDU Drive Board. The AZ, EL, and POL current control loop closure occurs on the
Amplifier Board.
The POL amplifier is rated 2A max. The POL amplifier recieves a rate command from
the Drive Board and generates a Back EMF motor speed feedback signal to complete
the servo speed control loop. The POL current command, current feedback, and current
limit are generated on the amplifier board.
The AZ/EL and POL amplifiers operate with 48VDC input. Three bi-color LEDs on the
amplifier board indicate AZ, EL, and POL amplifier statuses. They are D23, D24, and
D25 (respectively). A red LED fault indication is signaled by power-on reset, shortcircuit, over-voltage, or over-heating. All amplifiers are fully protected against damage
from the faults listed above. The each amplifier fault status is reported to the PDU and is
used in the respective axis interlock chain. Output filters are used to increase load
inductance and reduce electrical noise generated by the amplifiers.
The Amplifier board contains a 48VDC to 24VDC step-down switching regulator rated at
2A maximum. The 24VDC is used for AZ/EL Brake, Servo Active Beacon, and Pedestal
Junction Box power. AZ and EL brake switching relays are located on the Amplifier
board.
AZ/EL BEMF motor speed feedback circuitry is located on the Amplifier board for use
with systems without motor tachometers.
Additional status LEDs on the amplifier board signal the following fault conditions:
D27 AZ Brake Fault.
D28 EL Brake Fault
D29 24V Power Fault
D31 Not Used
D30 Pol Overtemp Fault
D32 POL Overcurrent Fault
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FIGURE 3-14:
PWM AMPLIFIER BOARD BLOCK DIAGRAM (13214-)
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3.9.3
PS1 Switching Power Supply
The PDU has a switching power supply, identified as PS1. PS1 is rated 80 watts, and
provides +5, +12, and -12 VDC power. The output voltages are distributed through PTC
fuses installed on the drive board. PS1 has a main 120/240 VAC input fuse, rated 5
amps. The input fuse is located on the front edge of the supply.
3.9.4
PS2 800 Watt Power Supply (Rackmount PDU's)
The 123T PDU powers PWM amps from a 800 Watt, 48 VDC (nominal) power supply
identified as PS2. The supply accepts 90-264 VAC as input. Refer to the PDU schematic
for power distribution to the PWM amps. The 48VDC is additionally downconverted to
24VDC for AZ/EL Brake Power.
3.9.5
PS2 110 Watt Power Supply (Bulkhead PDU's)
Bulkhead PDU's contain a 110 Watt, 48 VDC (nominal) power supply identified as PS2.
The supply accepts 90-264 VAC as input, and is downconverted to 24VDC at the PWM
Amplifier Board for AZ/EL Brake and Servo Active Beacon power.
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SECTION 4 - System Components
SECTION 4 - SYSTEM COMPONENTS

4 CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The following paragraphs provide information on other system components supplied with
the servo system. Refer to Section 9 for additional vendor data. The Hardware Interface
Specification located in APPENDIX D - Servo System Drawings on page D-1,
provides detailed mounting dimensions.
4.1
POSITION TRANSDUCER, RESOLVER 1:1
This is a mechanical assembly, coupled directly to the axis. The assembly contains
resolver windings geared 1:1 with the input shaft. A reference sinusoidal waveform of 4
VRMS and 4k Hertz is connected to one of the resolver rotor windings. The second rotor
winding is shortened out for zero input. The resulting Sine and Cosine waveforms on the
stators is 2 VRMS maximum. The information provided by the output windings are
combined in software to formulate the angular position of that axis to a resolution of 18
bits (0.0014) over temperature range of -40C to 71C. The resolver is packaged in a
protective metal enclosure.
4.1.1
Controls and Indicators
The ACU AZ Setup and EL Setup Menus display the raw encoder position. No controls
or indicators exist on the encoder proper.
4.1.2
Section 2, Installation Instructions, discusses the parameters for proper encoder

operation.
4.1.3
Start Up Procedure
Once properly wired, no start up procedure is required.

4.1.4
Normal Operation
No operator action is required for normal operation. The transducer is powered via the
CCU interlock board and its output is processed by the same board.
4.1.5
Operation Under Emergency, Adverse or Abnormal Conditions
Antenna axis closed position loop operation is not possible with an encoder failure.
4.1.6
Shut Down Procedure
Removing power to the CCU removes power to the encoders. No other shut down
procedure is required. Note that the antenna is not operational in this condition.
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4.1.7
Emergency Shutdown
The emergency stop switches are available to disable the antenna in the event of an
encoder failure.
4.2
CLINOMETER(S)
The clinometer(s) should be mounted as specified in Section 2, Installation Instructions.

The X position can be viewed as the Fwd/Back Tilt on the Setup/Calib screen. The Y
position can be viewed as the R/L Tilt on the Setup/Calib screen.
Refer to Section 9, Vendor Data, for associated data sheets.
4.3
FLUX GATE COMPASS
The compass can be mounted anywhere on the antenna or trailer as long as the
compass is level when the antenna is stowed. The compass should be mounted so the
arrow marker on the compass points directly out the back of the trailer when the antenna
is stowed.
4.4
GPS ANTENNA AND RECEIVER
The GPS Antenna can be mounted anywhere on the antenna or trailer as long as this
position gives it an obstructed view of the sky when the antenna is stowed.
The GPS Antenna/Receiver can take up to 20 minutes, after power up, to acquire the
GPS constellation and provide accurate site and time information.
The GPS Receiver is a circuit board that exists in the ACU. Coaxial cable connects this
board to the GPS Antenna.
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SECTION 5 - RF
SECTION 5 - RF
5 RF OPTIONS
The Tracking Receiver performs the tracking signal RF-to-DC conversion. Its input is a
beacon or other tracking signal at the down link frequency. It produces an output DC
signal proportional to received signal strength for Steptrack.
The Tracking Receiver function may be accomplished by one or more of the following
VertexRSI units:
UNIT
BAND
PACKAGING
Model 253
C, X, Ku, Ka
2 RU, 19 Chassis
Model 250
Card Set in ACU
70 MHz
Card Set in ACU
(C, X, Ku, or Ka) to L
2 RU, 19 Chassis
Block Down Converter
The Model 253 has a separate manual. The following discussion applies to the other
units listed.
5.1
MODEL 123T ACU TRACKING RECEIVER BOARD SET
The Receiver Block Diagram, Receiver Module Block Diagram (12516-), Fig. 5-1 on
page 5-2, gives an overview of the unit. The receiver is a physical combination of
several units. The primary RF circuitry is contained within the L-Band (or optional 70)
MHz module. Control signals are issued to the L-Band module by the system
motherboard. Signal strength outputs are cabled from the L-Band Module to the ACU
Interface board. The ACU Interface Board provides Analog to Digital converter circuitry
necessary to complete the receiver function. All receiver software executes on the
system motherboard.
5.2
RF BOARD (A2)
The block diagram of the L-Band Board is shown in L-Band RF Board Block Diagram
(12514-), Fig. 5-2 on page 5-4. The block diagram of the 70 MHz board is shown in
70 MHz RF Board Block Diagram (12513-), Fig. 5-3 on page 5-5. Relevant portions
of the ACU motherboard and ACU Interface Board are also shown in each block
diagram.
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FIGURE 5-1:
RECEIVER MODULE BLOCK DIAGRAM (12516-)
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The following circuit description applies to the L-Band Board and 70 MHz board, with the
exception that the 70 MHz board does not contain the initial circuitry to convert L-Band to
70 MHz.
The RF input signal is buffered and filtered before driving the first mixer. The input filter
rejects image and other spurious signals. The RF input is down converted to 835 MHz
by mixing with the output of the RF synthesizer. A high side LO is used and therefore the
RF synthesizer covers a frequency range of 1785 to 2985 MHz. The ACU motherboard
provides the frequency control word and monitors the phase lock status of the RF
synthesizer.
The 835 MHz IF output of the first mixer is filtered, amplified and filtered again before
driving the second mixer. The band pass filters have nominal bandwidths of 25 MHz. A
high side LO signal of 905 MHz from the IF synthesizer is used to down convert the first
IF to 70 MHz. The IF synthesizer is controlled and monitored by the ACU motherboard.
A low pass filter prevents the LO and RF signals to the second mixer from overdriving the
70 MHz amplifier. This amplifier drives an 11 dB coupler and a 3 MHz wide band pass
filter.
The output of the 3 MHz wide band pass filter is down converted to 10.7 MHz by mixing
with a LO frequency of 59.3 MHz. This LO is generated by using a phase locked loop to
multiply the output of a DDS (direct digital synthesizer) by 10. The DDS is controlled by
the ACU motherboard to cover a mixer input frequency range of 70 MHz 150 kHz. An
amplifier follows the mixer to drive a 400 kHz wide band pass filter that then drives final
mixer.
The final mixer down converts the 10.7 MHz IF to 455 kHz. The LO is generated by a
VCXO (voltage controlled crystal oscillator). This oscillator is used open loop to acquire
a signal and then controlled by a phase-locked loop which tracks the input signal. The
ACU Board monitors the frequency of this VCXO and adjusts the first LO using the DDS
to keep the VCXO at center frequency.
The 455 kHz IF output of the second mixer is amplified and split into two paths. One
path is filtered by a 10 kHz wide bandpass filter and limited to drive the phase locked
loop circuitry. The limiter output can be doubled in frequency or connected directly to the
input of the second limiter. The output of this limiter drives two phase detectors. A 910
kHz signal can be halved in frequency or connected directly to drive the other inputs to
the phase detectors. Therefore, the phase detectors can operate at either 455 kHz or
910 kHz.
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FIGURE 5-2:
L-BAND RF BOARD BLOCK DIAGRAM (12514-)
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SECTION 5 - RF
FIGURE 5-3:
70 MHZ RF BOARD BLOCK DIAGRAM (12513-)
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This selection is controlled by the ACU motherboard. The doubler is used when
operating with carriers directly modulated by BPSK. In this case, the 910 kHz signal
bypasses the divider and the doubler is used to double the 455 kHz output of the first
limiter. In the normal mode of operation (not BPSK), the divider is used and the doubler
is not, so the phase detectors operate at 455 kHz. This mode is shown on the block
diagram. The output of one phase detector provides the error signal to the PLL
compensation circuitry. If the ACU motherboard commands the switch to the VCXO to
close, the loop will lock and track the input signal. The second phase detector is driven
in quadrature from the first in order to provide a phase-locked indication to the ACU
motherboard.
The other path generates the signal strength signal. Three predetection bandwidths are
available. The detector output is a log voltage proportional to signal level at a scale
factor of 5 dB/Volt.
5.3
TRACKING RF SETUP
If the antenna is to track a satellite, the ACU must receive a signal from one of the
following sources:
L-Band signal, -30 to 100 dBm, to internal L-Band receiver card
70 MHz signal, -10 to 80 dBm, to internal 70 MHz receiver card
5VDC signal from external RSI MODEL 253 tracking receiver
0 to +10VDC signal from non-RSI tracking receiver
5.3.1
70 MHz Internal Receiver Setup
NOTE: The following setup applies ONLY to 123T ACU's with internal 70 MHz
receivers.
This procedure is recommended for first time tracking setup of a new satellite.
1. Verify the following ACU setup parameters:
Setup/RF Setup - Scale Factor = 10 dB/V
Setup/RF Setup - Rcvr Type = RSI-70
Setup/RF Setup - RF Bandwidth = 4 kHz
2. Connect a spectrum analyzer to the Block Down Converter's 70 MHz output. Find
the satellite to be tracked and peak the signal. The beacon amplitude should be
less than -20 dBm to prevent saturating the receiver. Add signal attenuation if
necessary. A nominal signal range is 20 to -65 dBm. Record the beacon
amplitude.
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3. Connect the 70 MHz signal to the ACU at A2J6. Adjust the Offset parameter in the
Frequency menu so that the displayed signal strength matches the Spectrum
Analyzer measurement.
4. Drive the antenna off into the noise floor. Record the signal strength displayed at
the ACU.
5. Set the Low Signal Threshold parameter in the Frequency menu to a value that is
BETWEEN the noise floor and the beacon peak. The Low Signal Threshold is
typically at least 5 dB above the noise floor.
Signal Strength Monitor - The signal strength can be monitored by connecting a
Strip Chart Recorder to the ACU signal strength outputs J5-9 and J5-10. The ACU
Signal Strength output is 0 to +10 VDC. The scale factor is 10 dB/V. Positive 5.0
VDC corresponds to -35 dBm.
5.3.2
L-Band Internal Receiver Setup
NOTE: The following setup applies ONLY to 123T ACU's with internal L-BAND
receivers.
This procedure is recommended for first time tracking setup of a new satellite.
Setup/RF Setup - Rcvr Type = RSI-L
2. Connect a spectrum analyzer to the Block Down Converters L-Band output. Find
the satellite to be tracked and peak the signal. The beacon amplitude should be
less than 40 dBm to prevent saturating the receiver. Add signal attenuation if
necessary. A nominal signal range is 40 to 85 dBm. Record the beacon
amplitude.
3. Connect the L-Band signal to the ACU at A2J5. In the Frequency Menu, enter the
Beacon Frequency. Verify the Block Down Converter L.O. Frequency has been
entered in the Setup/RF Setup Menu. Adjust the Offset parameter in the Frequency
menu so that the displayed signal strength matches the Spectrum Analyzer
measurement.
the ACU.
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Strip Chart Recorder to the ACU signal strength outputs J5-9 and J5-10. The ACU
Signal Strength output is 0 to +10 VDC. The scale factor is 10 dB/V. Positive 5 VDC
corresponds to -55 dBm.
SAMPLE FREQUENCY CALCULATION:
Satellite Beacon frequency is 3703.10 MHz
Block Down Converter L.O. frequency is 5150 MHz
Receiver Center Frequency = 5150 - 3703.10 = 1446.9 MHz 1446.9 MHz is within
the 950 to 2150 MHz L-Band.
5.3.3
Model 253 External Tracking Receiver Setup
NOTE: The following setup applies ONLY to 123T ACU's connected to Vertex RSI
Model 253 external tracking receivers. Two versions of the Model 253 are
available. One has an input signal range of -55 to -100 dBm with a scale
factor of 5 dB/volt and the other has an input signal range of -30 to -100 dBm
with a scale factor of 10 dB/volt. Refer to the tracking receiver documentation
to determine which version is being used. It is imperative that the proper
setup parameters for the ACU are used.
Consult your system schematic for ACU-TRU cable connections.
5.3.3.1
Model 253, -55 to -100 dBm Input
The following procedure is recommended for the first time tracking setup for the TRU
with an input signal range of -55 to -100 dBm.
Setup/RF Setup - Scale Factor = 5.0 dB/V
Setup/RF Setup - Rcvr Type = Vertex RSI External
2. At the Tracking Receiver, select REMOTE mode.
3. Connect a spectrum analyzer to the Tracking Receiver signal input. Find the
satellite to be tracked and peak the signal. The beacon amplitude should be less
than -65 dBm to prevent saturating the receiver. Add signal attenuation if
necessary. A nominal signal range is -65 to -85 dBm. Record the beacon
amplitude.
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4. In the ACU Frequency Menu, enter the Beacon Frequency. Adjust the Offset
parameter in the Frequency menu so that the displayed signal strength matches the
Spectrum Analyzer measurement.
the ACU.
Strip Chart Recorder to the TRU auxiliary signal strength outputs J6-3 and J6-4. The
TRU Signal Strength output is 0 to +10 VDC. The scale factor is 5 dB/V. Positive 10
5.3.3.2
Model 253, -30 to -100 dBm Input
The following procedure is recommended for the first time tracking setup for the TRU
with an input signal range of -30 to -100 dBm.
Setup/RF Setup - Rcvr Type = Vertex RSI External
2. At the Tracking Receiver, select REMOTE mode.
3. Connect a spectrum analyzer to the Tracking Receiver signal input. Find the
satellite to be tracked and peak the signal. The beacon amplitude should be less
than -40 dBm to prevent saturating the receiver. Add signal attenuation if
necessary. A nominal signal range is -40 to -85 dBm. Record the beacon
amplitude.
4. In the ACU Frequency Menu, enter the Beacon Frequency. Adjust the Offset
parameter in the Frequency menu so that the displayed signal strength matches the
Spectrum Analyzer measurement.
the ACU.
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Strip Chart Recorder to the TRU auxiliary signal strength outputs J6-3 and J6-4. The
TRU Signal Strength output is 0 to +10 VDC. The scale factor is 10 dB/V. Positive 5
5.3.4
Setup For External Non-RSI Receiver (0 to 10V Output)
If you have an external tracking receiver with 0 to +10VDC output, (non-RSI receiver),
verify the dBm input to the tracking receiver is within the proper range. Also verify the
receiver does not saturate during normal operation (i.e., if the TRU max signal input is
55 dBm, then the peak signal to the TRU should be no more than 65 dBm). Consult
your system schematic for connection details.
The signal strength must now be calibrated by adjusting the Scale factor parameter in
the Setup/RF menu. If you know the TRUs output Volts per input dB, enter this number
as the Scale factor. If you do not know the scale factor, it may be calculated as follows:
Peak the received signal and record the resulting DC voltage level. Insert a known loss
(such as a 3 dB pad) and record the new voltage level. Take the attenuation level
introduced and divide it by the difference of the two voltage levels. Enter this number as
the Scale factor (Setup/RF/Scale Factor).
The displayed signal strength is calculated as follows:
The ACU reads the tracking receiver output voltage, divides that voltage in hardware by
two, then multiplies the voltage in software by the Scale factor parameter (Setup/RF/
Scale Factor). The ACU then adds the Signal Offset parameter (Frequency/Offset) to
the result.
Sample Calculation:
Scale factor = 10 dB/V
Offset = -40 dB
Signal from TRU = +4VDC
Therefore, the signal strength displayed at the ACU is:

(4/2) * (10 dB/V) + (-40) dB = -20 dB.
See Section 5.3.5, Use of Signal Offset Parameter on page 5-10 for suggested use
of the Signal Offset Parameter and Section 5.3.6, Use of Low Signal Parameter on
page 5-11 for suggested use of the Low Signal Parameter.
5.3.5
Use of Signal Offset Parameter
OPTION #1 (Recommended) - Set the ACU offset parameter (Frequency/Offset) so

that the displayed signal strength matches the signal strength at an external tracking
receiver or spectrum analyzer.
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OPTION #2 - Peak the signal on the satellite of interest. Set the ACU offset
parameter (Frequency/Offset) so that the displayed signal strength is a negative
number close to 0 dB. It is important to offset the signal strength to a negative
number, because this impacts how the High Signal Fault is generated (See Section
5.3.7, High Signal Fault on page 5-11).
5.3.6
Use of Low Signal Parameter
OPTION #1 (Recommended) - Set the Low Signal Parameter approximately 3 dB

above the noise floor displayed at the ACU.
OPTION #2 - Set the Low Signal Parameter approximately halfway between the peak
of the satellite signal and the noise floor.
If the ACU displayed signal drops below the Low Signal threshold, two events occur.
First, a low signal status message is issued. Second, if Optrack has not been charged
with 24 hours of valid data, tracking is disabled.
5.3.7
High Signal Fault
The High Signal Fault Threshold is operator adjustable based upon the specific receiver
card installed in the 123T ACU. For the internal L-Band Receiver option, setting the High
Signal Threshold = 2V will indicate a fault condition when the L-Band input signal
exceeds -35 dBm.
The High Signal Fault is intended to indicate that a problem with the RF system has
occurred, which could adversely impact the systems ability to operate and track a
satellite.
If the High Signal Threshold is reached, two events occur. First, a High Signal Fault
message is issued. Second, if Optrack has not been charged with 24 hours of valid data,
tracking is disabled.
5.4
BLOCK DOWN CONVERTER, C TO L BAND
A block down converter translates the entire C-Band spectrum to L-Band. The BDC
module contains an amplifier, a mixer and appropriate filters and has a nominal gain of 0
dB. A high side local oscillator of 5.150 GHz is used so the frequency is inverted.
A power supply (24VDC) is co-located on the panel with the BDC module. Power is
provided to the BDC via a bias-tee connection to the L-Band output connector. The
power supply is auto switching and will accommodate 120/240V at 50/60 Hz.
No field repairable units are on the BDC panel.
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SECTION 6 - Service
SECTION 6 - SERVICE
6 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
6.1
6.1.1
POSITION ENCODER, RESOLVER 1:1

Performance Verification
The Position Encoder, Resolver 1:1 is to follow all theoretical resolver operations with a
reference input signal measuring 4 VRMS (4 kHz) and an output signal peak of 2 VRMS
(5%).
6.1.2
Inspection, Cleaning and Lubrication
Environmental closure integrity must be maintained to ensure accuracy of mechanical

and electrical components.
6.1.3
Troubleshooting
Monitor Sine and Cosine output signals of the Position Encoder, Resolver 1:1 at the PDU
Drive Board ensuring the signals follow their theoretical trigonometric relation. Ignoring
the phase of the signals, it should be observed that one signals maximum magnitude
coincides with the others minimum magnitude, and as one signal decreases in
magnitude the other increases. The equations for the unit are:
ES1-S3 = KE R1-R2 COS ,
ES2-S4 = KE R1-R2 SIN
Where E X-Y is the voltage measured at X referenced in the resolver angle. The signal
E R1-R2 is referred to as the Sine output and appears across stator leads 2 and 4.
The Setup/AZ and Setup/EL Screens at the ACU display the resolver position in angular
format. This screen should be used to test the path of the Position Encoder feedback,
not the Position Encoder unit alone. Note that the value displayed on the screen is
affected by the Encoder direction setting found on this same screen. A CW setting
displays the actual encoder value. A CCW setting displays 360 minus the actual
encoder value.
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6.1.4
Specialized Assembly, Repair or Replacement Instructions
When the encoder is replaced, it should be done with the antenna stowed. The new unit
then should be hand adjusted on the system such that the raw encoder position (as
viewed on the Setup/AZ or Setup/EL screen) matches the stow position (as viewed on
the Setup/General screen) as close as possible. The following parameters (Mark Angle,
EL Encoder Offset Software Limits and Stow Position) are affected by encoder
replacement; but if the procedure above is followed, then these values may not require
any changes. Refer to Section 2 for encoder parameters and update procedures.
6.2
DRIVE BOARD ERROR CODES
The PDU Drive Board has built-in self test software that executes each time the PDU
power cycles. A tri-color LED installed on the Drive Board gives visual indication of the
circuit board status and self-test results. Listed below are descriptions of each LED color
and error code.
Green Flashing Light - Drive board is operating properly and has passed all selftest routines.
Red Flashing Light - Drive board watchdog timer has applied a reset signal to the
microprocessor.
Yellow Flashing Light - The Drive board has booted, but one or more self test
routines have failed or fallen out of tolerance. The error codes are a combination of
dots and dashes, (like Morse Code). The error code patterns will continuously
repeat. The codes are as follows:
Two Dots, One Dash
Serial Port 0 error.
Three Dots, One Dash
Four Dots, One Dash
Five Dots, One Dash
Digital Port error.
Six Dots, One Dash
DAC ADC error.
Seven Dots, One Dash
AZ Resolver to Digital Converter error.
Eight Dots, One Dash
EL Resolver to Digital Converter error.
Nine Dots, One Dash
I2C Buss Failure.
Any sustained Red LED or flashing Yellow LED is an indication of Drive Board failure.
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6.3
DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE
Diagnostic Software functions are password protected and are not available to the user.
The following discussion is directed to qualified technicians only. Consult Vertex RSI
Engineering for instructions on how to access these functions.
6.3.1
Signal Meters
The Signal Meter menu is located at Setup/Signal Meters. Signal Meters allow the user
to convert internal digital signals into external analog voltages for recording and test
purposes. The internal digital signals available are:
Signal 1
AZ Position Command
Signal 2
EL Position Command
Signal 3
POL Position Command
Signal 4
AZ Position Error
Signal 5
EL Position Error
Signal 6
POL Position Error
Signal 7
AZ Position Feedback
Signal 8
EL Position Feedback
Signal 9
POL Position Feedback
Signal 10
Signal Strength.
Any two signals can be selected for conversion to analog voltage. The desired signal
numbers are entered at the Signal Meter menu as First Meter (#) and Second Meter ($),
where (#) and ($) are the signal numbers. Once the Meters have been selected, the
signal input range must be entered. To set the input range for signal number ($), enter
the meter number you desire to edit on the last display line, far left menu entry, Sig ($).
Edit the Min and Max input values, then Store. +5V analog output will now occur if the
Max input occurs, -5V analog output will occur if the Min input occurs, and the output
voltage will change linearly for every input value between Min and Max.
Meter 1 analog output voltage is available at PDU connector J9, pin 7. Meter 2 analog
output voltage is available at PDU connector J9, pin 8.
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6.3.2
Position Loop Test
The Position Loop Test Menu is located at Setup/Loop Test. This menu allows test
signal injection into the AZ or EL position loop, and is most commonly used to perform
the Position Loop tests during Site Acceptance Testing. Test point J5, pins 2 and 10,
located at the ACUs back panel, accepts a position loop test waveform. Anytime a
component in the position loop path is changed, such as encoders, this test may be run.
The Position Loop Menu selectable fields are as follows:
Test axis - Select AZ, EL, POL, or OFF.
Scale - This field is used to apply a gain to the test signals amplitude that is being
injected into the position loop. Allowable gain values are (0.001 to 1.000). The scale
is in degrees/volt.
NOTE: Test input signal levels must not cause the axis to move more than the linear
region or else a non-linear response will be realized. The linear region is a
value less than the AZ (or EL) SQRT transition parameter in the Setup/
AZ(EL) Setup menu.
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SECTION 7 - Vendor Data
SECTION 7 - VENDOR DATA

7 VENDOR DATA SHEETS
DESCRIPTION
PART NUMBER
VENDOR
LOCATION
1.
48VDC Power
Supply
PCM7000
Unipower
PDU
2.
Logic Power
Supply
VLT60-3000
Celetron
PDU
3.
PWM Amplifier
VIO 15-60
Elmo Motion
PDU
4.
Precision
Resolver
11 BHW 59YV/F960
Clifton
System
5.
Electronic
Clinometer
Web Data Sheet
Cline
System
6.
Power Supply
Web Data Sheet
Enermax
ACU
7.
Motherboard
MOPS 520 PC104
Kontron
ACU
8.
Electronic
Compass
C100, Manual
54-0044Rev G2
KVH Industries
System
9.
Ethernet Module
EM104P-LAN100N
PC104
Arbor Technology
ACU
10.
GPS Antenna
Web Data Sheet
Trimble
System
11.
GPS Board
Lassen SK8
Trimble
ACU
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APPENDIX A - Parameters
The following table lists each parameter, the default value, type, screen location, and
dependency. Some parameters will be eliminated if their function is not needed. For
example, if the system does not have polarization control, the POL position parameter on
the track menu. The table lists parameters grouped by screen.
Type
Parameter Screen
Range
Dependency Notes
Default Section
Integration
POL Select
Freq
POL A/ POL B
POL
POL A
N/A
Integration
Deadband
Setup/AZ
0-9.999 Degs
None
0.0
Integration
Maximum
Velocity
Setup/AZ
0.001-9.999 Deg/ None

Sec
0.5
Integration
CW Travel
Limit
Setup/AZ
0-359.99 Degs
None
90.0
Limit entry made in
terms of transportable
system. Companion
field displays next to
entry to show
equivalent limit in true
space.
Integration
CCW Travel
Limit
Setup/AZ
0-359.999 Degs
None
Ditto
Integration
Encoder
Offset
Setup/AZ
-359.999359.999 Degs
None
Value gets set by auto- 0.0

calibration Procedure
upon Deployment.
Hardware
Encoder Type Setup/AZ
1:1/8:1
None
1:1
Integration
Encoder
Direction
Setup/AZ
CW/CCW
None
CW
Integration
Lag1 Break
Frequency
Setup/AZ
0.0-0.3 Hz
None
0.035
Integration
Lead Break
Frequency
Setup/AZ
0.001-0.3 Hz
None
0.05
Integration
Crossover
Frequency
Setup/AZ
0.01-1.0 Hz
None
0.125
Integration
Lag2 Break
Frequency
Setup/AZ
0.2-10 Hz
None
0.9
Integration
Sqrt To Linear Setup/AZ

Xfer Point
0.01-0.5 Degs
None
0.044
Integration
Maximum
cceleration
Setup/AZ
0.001-10.0
Degrees/sec sq.
None
0,5
Integration
Scan
Acceleration
Setup/AZ
0.01-1.0 Deg/sec None

sq.
1.0
N/A
Encoder
Position
Setup/AZ
None
Integration
Deadband
Setup/EL
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None
A-1
Not used on 123T.
Sets deceleration
Value during
Acquisition.
-90.0
Display only.
N/A
0.0
Integration
Maximum
Velocity
Setup/EL
0.001-9.999 Deg/ None

Sec
0.5
Integration
UP Travel
Limit
Setup/EL
0-359.999 Degs
None
88.0
Integration
DOWN Travel Setup/EL

Limits
0-359.999 Degs
None
-1.0
Integration
Encoder
Offset
-359.999359.999 Degs
None
0.0
Hardware
Encoder Type Setup/EL
1:1/8:1
None
1:1
Integration
Encoder
Direction
Setup/EL
CW/CCW
None
CW
Integration
Lag1 Break
Frequency
Setup/EL
0.0-0.3 Hz
None
0.035
Integration
Lead Break
Frequency
Setup/EL
0.001-0.3 Hz
None
0.05
Integration
Crossover
Frequency
Setup/EL
0.01-1.0 Hz
None
0.125
Integration
Lag2 Break
Frequency
Setup/EL
0.2-10 Hz
None
0.9
Integration
Sqrt To Linear Setup/EL

Xfer Point
0.01-0.5 Degs
None
0.044
Integration
Maximum
Acceleration
Setup/EL
0.001-10.0 Degr/
sec sq.
None
0.5
Integration
Scan
Acceleration
Setup/EL
0.01-1.0 Deg/sec None

sq.
1.0
N/A
Encoder
Position
Setup/EL
None
Integration
Deadband
Setup/
POL
0-9.999 Degs
None
0.0
Integration
Maximum
Velocity
Setup/
POL
0.001-9.999 Deg/ None

Sec
0.5
Integration
CW Travel
Limit
Setup/
POL
0-359.999 Degs
None
359.9
Integration
CCW Travel
Limit
Setup/
POL
0-359.999 Degs
None
0.1
Integration
Encoder
Offset
Setup/
POL
-179.999180.000 Degs
None
0.0
Hardware
Encoder Type Setup/

POL
Pot/ Synchro/
None
None
None
Integration
Encoder
Direction
Setup/
POL
CW/CCW
None
CW
Integration
Pot Scale
Factor
Setup/
POL
0.001-99.999
POLPOT
(Displays when
Encoder Type is
set To Pot.)
1.912
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Setup/EL
A-2
N/A
Integration
Encoder
Scale Factor
Setup/
POL
0.5-2.0
POL SYNCHRO
(Displays when
Encoder Type Is
set to Synchro.)
1.0
Integration
Lag1Break
Frequency
Setup/
POL
0.0-0.3 Hz
None
0.035
Integration
Lead Break
Frequency
Setup/
POL
0.001-0.3 Hz
None
0.05
Integration
Crossover
Frequency
Setup/
POL
0.01-1.0 Hz
None
0.125
Integration
Lag2 Break
requency
Setup/
POL
0.2-10 Hz
None
0.9
Integration
Sqrt To Linear Setup/

Xfer Point
POL
0.01-0.5 Degs
None
0.044
Integration
Maximum
Acceleration
Setup/
POL
0.001-10.0 Deg/
sec sq.
None
0.5
Hardware
Aperture
Setup/
General
0.5-99.0 meters
None
10.0
Hardware
Drive Type
Setup/
General
123T/70V/70
None
123T
Hardware
Polarization
Setup/
General
On/Off
None
Operational INTELSAT
Setup/
General
On/Off
None
Off
Integration
AZ Stow
Position
Setup/
General
0-359.999 Degs
None
Integration
EL Stow
Position
Setup/
General
0.359.999 Degs
None
Integration
POL Stow
Position
Setup/
General
0-359.999 Degs
None
Operational Table Track
Setup/
General
On/Off
None
Off
Mode
Steptrack
Step Size
Setup/
Track
5-20 Percent of
Beamwidth
None
10.0
Mode
Steptrack
Scan Cycle
Time
Setup/
Track
0-240 Minutes
None
10.0
Mode
Steptrack
Degraded
Signal
Threshold
Setup/
Track
-50.0 dB
None
-3.0
Hardware
Tracking
Signal Gain
Setup/RF
0.1-99.9 dB per
Volt
None
5.0
Hardware
Tracking
Receiver
Type
Setup/RF
VRSI-L/ VRSI-70/ None

VRSI External/
External
Vertex
RSI-L
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parameter when RF
Feed changes made.
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APPENDIX B - Control Integration and Initial Tests

The following procedure applies to 240MVO antennas.
Verify the following ACU setup parameters
Setup/AZ/Encoder Type = 1:1
Setup/AZ/Encoder Dir = CCW
Setup/AZ/Encoder Offset = 0.0
Setup/AZ/Max Velocity = 2 deg/sec
Setup/EL/Encoder Type =1:1
Setup/EL/Encoder Dir = CW
Setup/EL/Encoder Offset = 0.0
Setup/EL/Max Velocity = 1 deg/sec
Setup/General Setup/Drive type = 123T
Setup/General Setup/Aperture = 2.4M
Setup/General Setup/Fault Latching = OFF
Setup/Calib/Compass Mark Angle = 0.0
FIRST STEP:
ZERO THE AZ AND EL ENCODERS TO PROVIDE BASELINE POSITIONS.
Reference Maintenance Manual, Section 1.10, Baseline Encoder Settings on
page 1-26 for more information on the following procedure.
1. The truck must be level. This is because a tilted platform will affect the elevation
encoder setup. I have been told that the best place to check the truck, is to put a
bubble level on the shelter roof, or the inside shelter ceiling. These places should
be in the same x-y-z plane as the main azimuth bearing. Using floor jacks, adjust
the truck for level if necessary.
2. With the PMU, verify EL UP and DN, AZ CW and CCW directions. Remember that
AZ CW and CCW are AS VIEWED FROM above the antenna. Verify High and Low
rates with the PMU.
3. Verify AZ and EL encoders are operating properly. The AZ and EL displayed
positions should be stable, with no jumps or jitters. If encoder positions are not
stable, check the resolver cabling for broken connections or shorted wiring. With
the PMU, drive EL UP. The EL angle should increase. Drive AZ CW. The AZ angle
should increase.
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4. Apply High rate with the PMU to the AZ axis for 30 seconds and note the axis travel.
Calculate the AZ axis velocity. It should be 2 degrees per second, +/- 10%.
5. Apply High rate with the PMU to the EL axis for 30 seconds and note the axis travel.
Calculate the EL axis velocity. It should be 1 degree per second, +/- 10%.
6. In azimuth, use the PMU to drive the antenna to the azimuth stow angle. Verify that
"AZ Stow Aligned" message occurs at the Messages/Status screen. The antenna
needs to be at the AZ Stow Aligned position, because only at AZ Stow Aligned can it
drive Elevation below the down hardware limit. If you are having trouble moving
Azimuth with the PMU, it may be because you are too low in elevation. Azimuth is
disabled (in hardware relay logic) from moving if Elevation is below down hard limit.
7. Hand adjust the AZ resolver to zero degrees. When setting the AZ encoder to zero,
use the raw AZ encoder feedback. This is found in the Setup/AZ/Encoder Position
menu. Re-tighten the encoder coupling.
8. Use the PMU to adjust EL to zero degrees look angle. Remember, zero degrees
look equals 22.3 degrees from vertical on the antenna backbone.
9. Hand adjust the EL resolver to zero degrees. When setting the EL encoder to zero,
use the raw EL encoder feedback. This is found in the Setup/EL/Encoder Position
menu. Retighten the encoder coupling.
10. THE AZ AND EL ENCODERS ARE NOW ADJUSTED.
SECOND STEP:
CHECK THE AZ AND EL HARDWARE TRAVEL LIMITS
Reference Maintenance Manual, Section 1.7.1, Azimuth and Elevation Limits on
page 1-6 for more information on the following procedure.
1. This procedure checks to ensure the AZ and EL hardware travel limits are operating
properly.
C AUTION
C HECKING
THE AZ/EL HARDWARE LIMITS REQUIRES FULL MOTION

TRAVEL OF THE ANTENNA FOR POSSIBLY THE FIRST TIME , SO
CLOSELY MONITOR ALL MECHANICAL HARD POINTS , CABLE WRAPS ,
AND OTHER CRITICAL AREAS FOR PROBLEMS WHILE MOVING THE
ANTENNA .
NOTE: Record all travel limit raw encoder angles. These data points will be used
later to set the AZ/EL software limits.
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2. Move azimuth to the CW limit. Verify the AZ CW PRELIMIT Fault occurs. Record
the encoder position found in the Setup/AZ/Encoder Position menu. Move azimuth
to the CCW limit. Verify the AZ CCW PRELIMIT Fault occurs. Record the encoder
position.
3. Move Elevation to the UP limit. Verify the EL UP PRELIMIT Fault occurs. Record
the encoder position found in the Setup/EL/Encoder Position menu.
4. Ensure Azimuth is at some angle other than the AZ STOW ALIGN position. This will
enable the EL down hardware limit. Move elevation to the Down limit. Verify the EL
DN PRELIMIT Fault occurs. Record the encoder position found in the Setup/EL/
Encoder Position menu.
TYPICAL NUMBERS FOR THE 240MVO ANTENNA:
ALL NUMBERS ARE RAW ENCODER DATA
AZ CW Hardware limit = +130 degs
AZ CCW Hardware limit = -130 degs (+230)
EL UP Hardware limit = 82 degs
EL DN Hardware limit = 7 degs
READY TO SET THE AZ AND EL SOFTWARE LIMITS
Reference Maintenance Manual, Section 1.9.5.2, Software Limits on page 1-22 for
more information on the following procedure.
5. The AZ and EL software limits are typically set at least 0.1 deg prior to the hardware
limits. Set the Azimuth limits in the Setup/AZ/Travel Lim CW, Travel Lim CCW
menus. Set the Elevation limits in the Setup/EL/Travel Lim UP, Travel Lim DN
menus.
AZ CW Software limit = 129.5 degs
AZ CCW Software limit = -129.5 degs
EL Up Software limit = 81.5 degs
EL Dn Software limit = 7.5 degs
READY TO CHECK THE EL VELOCITY LIMIT AND EL STOW POSITION
Reference Maintenance Manual, Section 1.7.4, Elevation Velocity Limit and
Elevation Stow Angle on page 1-7 for more information on the following procedure.
6. This procedure checks to ensure the Elevation Velocity limit switch operates
properly, and measures the Elevation stow angle.
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7. In azimuth, use the PMU to drive the antenna to the azimuth stow angle. Verify that
"AZ Stow Aligned" message occurs at the Messages/Status screen. The antenna
needs to be at the AZ Stow Aligned position, because only at AZ Stow Aligned can it
drive Elevation below the down hardware limit.
NOTE: If a feed has not been installed, it will be necessary to jumper out the stow
interlock input before stowing can occur. To do this, install a jumper wire at
the POL harness connector P4, from pin F to L.
8. With the PMU, drive Elevation down. At approximately 2 degrees above the stow
pads, the Elevation axis should slow to 1/10 speed. The "Elevation Velocity limit"
status message should occur at the Messages/Status menu. Record the angle at
which Elevation Velocity Limit occurs from the Setup/EL/Encoder Position menu.
9. Continue to drive elevation down into the stow pads. When the stow torque is
reached, elevation should auto shut down, and the elevation brake should set.
Record the angle at which elevation stow occurs from the Setup/EL/Encoder
Position menu.
ALL NUMBERS ARE RAW ENCODER DATA
EL Velocity Limit angle = -67 degs
EL Stowed Angle = -69 degs
READY TO SET THE AZ AND EL STOW POSITIONS
Reference Maintenance Manual, Section 1.9.5.3, Stow Position on page 1-22 for
more information on this procedure.
10. Verify that AZ Stow Aligned message occurs at the Messages/Status screen. Go to
the Setup/AZ/Encoder Position menu. Read the AZ encoder position. It should be
very close to 0.0 degs.
11. Go to the Setup/General Setup menu and find the AZ STOW POSITION parameter.
Enter the azimuth angle found in 20 above as the AZ Stow Position.
12. Go to the Setup/General Setup menu and find the EL STOW POSITION parameter.
Subtract 0.5 degree from the elevation stow angle found in 19 above. Convert to 0360 deg format. Enter this number as the EL Stow Position.
EXAMPLE:
From 19 above, Elevation stow occurs at -69 degs. -69 -0.5 = -69.5.
360 - 69.5 = 290.5 degs. The Elevation Stow position is 290.5 degs.
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Azimuth Stow Position = 0.0 degs
Elevation Stow Position = 290.5 degs
READY TO SETUP THE LINEAR POL FEED.
NOTE: This procedure applies to Linear POL feeds only.
13. Move EL to a normal operating angle. Move AZ to some angle OTHER THAN the
AZ Stow Aligned angle.
14. Install the linear POL feed to be tested. With the PMU, verify POL CW and CCW
directions. CCW rotates POL to the STOW position. Verify POL operates in HIGH
and LOW rate.
15. Place a temporary reference mark on the feed. Note the displayed POL angle.
Rotate the feed so that the reference mark has moved 90 degrees. Note the new
displayed POL angle. The displayed POL angle should have changed by 90
degrees. If not, adjust the POL POT SCALE. FACTOR in the SETUP/POL SETUP
menu. Retest if necessary with the new Pot Scale Factor.
16. Apply High rate with the PMU to the POL axis for 30 seconds and note the axis
travel. Calculate the POL axis velocity. It should be 5.5 degrees per second,
20%. Verify that POL MAX VEL is set to 5.5 degrees in the SETUP/POL SETUP
menu.
17. Verify Azimuth Stow Aligned status message is not displayed. When Azimuth Stow
Aligned occurs, some POL limit indicates are suppressed at the ACU. Using the
PMU, rotate POL to the CW limit. Verify the POL axis stops, and the POL CW
LIMIT fault message is displayed at the ACU. Note the displayed POL angle. Set
the POL CW Software limit in the SETUP/POL SETUP menu so that it occurs one
degree BEFORE the POL CW Hardware limit.
18. Using the PMU, rotate POL to the CCW limit. Verify the POL axis stops, and the
POL CCW LIMIT fault message is displayed at the ACU. Note the displayed POL
angle. Set the POL CCW Software limit in the SETUP/POL SETUP menu so that it
occurs three degrees AFTER the POL CCW Hardware limit.
19. Set the POL STOW position in the SETUP/GENERAL SETUP menu so that it
occurs one and one-half degree AFTER the POL CCW Hardware limit.
TYPICAL NUMBERS OR THE 240MVO ANTENNA:
POL CW Hardware Limit = 225 degs.
POL CW Software Limit = 224 degs.
POL CCW Hardware Limit = 25 degs.
POL CCW Software Limit = 22 degs.
POL Stow Position 23.5 degs.
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READY TO AUTO-STOW THE ANTENNA.

20. With AZ, EL, and POL at a random angle, Execute STOW at the ACU. AZ should
drive to the AZ STOW ALIGNED position. POL should drive to the POL CCW LIMIT
position. When AZ and POL have reached their stow positions, EL should start
driving downward. At approximately two degrees above the Stow Pads, EL Velocity
Limit should occur and the EL axis should slow to 1/10 speed. EL should continue
driving downward into the Stow Pads. When the EL Stow Torque is achieved by the
PDU, the EL axis should automatically shut down. The STOWED message should
display at the STOW menu.
READY TO CALIBRATE THE TILT SENSORS.
Reference Maintenance Manual, Section 1.8, Auto-Calibration Sensor Mounting on
page 1-10 for more information on this procedure.
21. Using a bubble level, recheck the antenna platform/truck for level. (Refer to 1.
Above).
22. Open the Setup/Calib/Tilt menu. There is a FW/Back and R/L tilt. Each should read
0 0.08 deg. If not, the tilt sensors should be manually adjusted.
23. To manually adjust the tilt sensor outputs, first locate the sensors. They should be
in the cable wrap area near the Azimuth position encoder. The sensors are plastic
discs, about three inches in diameter, and .75 inch in thickness. They are attached
to the antenna with two bolts.
24. Each tilt sensor has a slotted mounting hole. Loosen the bolt through this mounting
hole. Rotate the sensor while monitoring the Setup/Calib/Tilt outputs. When the
sensor output equals 0 0.08 deg, the sensor is calibrated. Tighten the bolt.
Repeat the procedure for the second sensor.
READY TO CHECK THE COMPASS AND GPS OPERATION.
Reference Maintenance Manual, Section 1.8, Auto-Calibration Sensor Mounting on
page 1-10 and Operations Manual Auto-Calibration with GPS, Compass, and Tilt
Sensors for more information on the compass and GPS.
NOTE: The antenna must be in the STOW position before running this test.
25. GPS will not return correct LAT/LON unless the GPS antenna has a clear view of
the sky. The compass may not give correct results if mounted near ferrous junction
boxes or coiled cables carrying current.
26. Go to the Messages/Faults menu. Make sure the following faults are NOT
displayed: COMPASS LINK DOWN, ACU-GPS LINK DOWN.
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27. Go to the Setup/Calib/GPS Status menu. You should have the message Getting
fixes Quality = 9 displayed when a complete GPS constellation has been detected.
Go to Setup/Calib/GPS Lat, Lon, Alt, Time. Verify Lat, Lon and Alt are correct for
your site location. Time is Greenwich Mean Time.
28. Go to Setup/Calib/Compass Heading menu. Note the compass angle. Cross check
the compass angle with a hand-held magnetic compass. The compass angle should
match the antennas line of sight. Example: If the antenna line of sight is due north,
the compass angle should display 0 degrees. If the antenna line of sight is due
south, the compass angle should display 180 degrees.
29. Go to Setup/Calib/Compass Noise Score. The number found should be 7, 8 or 9. If
Noise Score is less than 7, perform compass calibration.
30. Go to Setup/Calib/Compass Environment Count. The number found should be 7, 8,
or 9. If Environment Count is less than 7, perform compass calibration.
READY TO DEPLOY THE ANTENNA.
Reference Operations Manual, Deploy for more information on this procedure.
31. I assume the antenna is still in the stow position from 35 above.
32. Go to the Deploy menu. Execute Deploy.
33. Elevation should automatically drive to 5 degrees above the lower elevation
software limit.
INTEGRATION COMPLETE.
FIND 99-XXX-0006, SITE ACCEPTANCE TEST PROCEDURE, IN THE
MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
RUN THE SITE TEST PROCEDURE TO COMPLETE THE 123T/240MVO
FUNCTIONAL TESTS.
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APPENDIX C - Multiple Pedestal Support

Multiple pedestal support is a powerful feature that allows pre-configuration of one
ACU+PDU for up to four unique antenna types. This has the following advantages:
Less hardware to inventory.
Fewer spares for support.
The control system can be re-configured to support additional systems without any
new hardware requirements.
ACU software can be pre-defined to support the antenna hardware (i.e. tilt sensors,
heading sensors, stow types, antenna velocities, Linear POL drive support,
Antenna Stow, Tracking algorithms, AZ/EL or EL/XEL mount, etc.).
PDU software can be pre-defined to support antenna motor specifications including

tachometer scaling and current limits.
PDU software additionally can be tailored to enable or inhibit interlocks as antenna

hardware requirements change.
OPERATION
Antenna type can be hardware detected by installing jumpers at the ACU rear panel I/O
connector J7, or at the PDU antenna harness connector J7. Jumpers are installed in a
15 pin D-subminiature plug when used at the ACU, or installed integral to the Antenna
cabling when detected at the PDU.
There are four antenna type data sets. One of the four is always loaded into ACU RAM
and PDU RAM as the CURRENT configuration. The CURRENT configuration is
executed by the control system.
Antenna type jumpers are necessary ONLY when multiple antenna types are supported
with a single ACU+PDU control.
QUICK-START
Use the following rules for successful auto-configuration.
1. Do NOT apply antenna type jumpers simultaneously at the ACU and PDU.
2. When changing antenna types, the first device booted should be the unit containing
the antenna type jumper. The PDU boots in approximately 3 seconds. The ACU
boots in approximately 60 seconds. Applying type jumpers at the PDU ensures
correct auto-configuration if power is applied simultaneously at the ACU and PDU.
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ANTENNA DETECT AT THE ACU

If a non-ZERO antenna type is detected at the ACU, then the matching ACU software
configuration is loaded from the ACU solid state disk drive into CURRENT.
Each ACU antenna type data set (0, 1, 2, and 3) includes all ACU system software
options and PDU hardware settings. The PDU hardware settings (Tachometer scaling,
Current limits, etc.), are sent serially from the ACU to the PDU via the main ACU-PDU
serial link. Once received, the PDU then stores these settings locally in RAM as
CURRENT and in non-volatile EEPROM indexed to the corresponding type.
Changing antenna type jumpers at the ACU requires system (ACU + PDU) re-boot for
the new configuration to load and become active. When antenna type detect occurs at
the ACU, the ACU should always be completely booted prior to powering the PDU.
Powering the PDU first may cause incorrect configuration to occur and generate the
Pedestal Select Invalid fault.
ANTENNA DETECT AT THE PDU
If antenna type jumpers are detected at the PDU, then settings are loaded from the
PDUs local EEPROM memory (data sets 1, 2, or 3) into CURRENT. If no jumpers are
detected at the PDU, then CURRENT is set to the last detected antenna type (0, 1, 2, or
3). This occurs without the requirement of ACU operation, which is a distinct advantage
over ACU antenna type detect. Once the PDU is configured, then the ACU can be
booted. During the ACU boot sequence, the PDU will send the detected Antenna type
serially to the ACU, causing the ACU to load matching system software (0, 1, 2, or 3).
Changing antenna type at the PDU requires system (ACU+PDU) re-boot to load new
parameters.
When detecting antenna type at the PDU, the PDU should always boot before the ACU
or an indeterminate configuration may result, generating the Pedestal Select Invalid
fault.
ANTENNA TYPE DETECT AT THE ACU OR PDU, PROS AND CONSAntenna type detect is recommended at the PDU whenever possible for the following
reasons:
1. Antenna type jumpers incorporated in the antenna wiring are fool-proof. The
correct configuration is always loaded.
2. Three antenna type jumper inputs are available at the PDU, allowing the system to
differentiate three configurations.
3. No jumpers at the PDU results in a fourth valid antenna type detect, allowing
connection to a single legacy antenna without changing the legacy antenna wiring.
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4. PDU hardware re-configuration will occur without the ACU for any non-zero antenna
type. This allows antenna operation to continue (speed and direction control only),
via a Portable Maintenance Unit (PMU).
5. The PDU typically boots 30x faster than the ACU. Since the detecting device
should boot first, applying jumpers at the PDU ensures the proper boot sequence
when power is applied simultaneously at the ACU and PDU.
Antenna type detect at the ACU has one significant advantage; multiple legacy antennas
can be supported in situations where detect jumpers cannot be installed in existing
antenna wiring.
ANTENNA TYPE DECODE
Antenna type detect occurs at either ACU J7 or PDU J7.
There are four ACU data sets, and four PDU data sets. The ACU and PDU data sets are
mapped as follows:
PDU
JUMPER
ACU
JUMPER
NONE
NONE
NONE
BOOT
SEQUENCE
ANTENNA
TYPE
PDU Self
Configuration
ACU Self
Configuration
ACU ONLY
Note 1
N/A
0, 1, 2, or 3
NONE
PDU ONLY
Note 2
0, 1, 2, or 3
N/A
NONE
NONE
PDU, then
ACU
0 (Note 3)
J7-35 (1RU)
J7-k (2RU)
NONE
PDU, then
ACU
J7-17 (1RU)
J7-m (2RU)
NONE
PDU, then
ACU
J7-36 (1RU)
J7-n (2RU)
NONE
PDU, then
ACU
NONE
J7-4
ACU, then
PDU
NONE
J7-1
ACU, then
PDU
NONE
J7-2
ACU, then
PDU
NONE
J7-3
ACU, then
PDU
NOTE 1:If the ACU is booted without a PDU, the configuration loaded will be the last
type detected.
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NOTE 2:If the PDU is booted without an ACU, the configuration loaded will be the last
type detected.
NOTE 3:The PDU will initially boot configured as the last type detected. Once the
ACU completes booting, antenna type 0 will be sent from the ACU to the
PDU and the PDU will update as type 0.
ACU FRONT PANEL LEDS
Antenna types 1 and 3 lite ACU front panel LED 1. Antenna types 0 and 2 lite LED 2.
The Pedestal Select Invalid fault removes power to both LEDs.
EDITING AND STORING ANTENNA TYPE CONFIGURATIONS
Antenna configuration data is password protected. Contact VRSI technical support to
receive the password. Only one antenna configuration can be edited at a time (the
current configuration). Antenna type jumpers must be applied at either the ACU or PDU
to access each configuration.
Antenna configurations can be saved on 3.5 floppy disks (one configuration per disk).
The Setup/Actions/Backup command saves the current configuration to floppy disk.
The Setup/Actions/Restore command loads a configuration from floppy disk.
Backup saves all ACU settings and the associated antenna type. Restore is allowed
only to the same antenna type.
OTHER NOTES:
1. Data sets 1, 2, and 3 can be edited ONLY when they are hardware detected.
2. Simultaneous ACU and PDU antenna type jumpers will generate the Pedestal
Select Invalid fault.
3. Changing either the ACU or PDU type jumper (after the system has booted) will
generate the Pedestal Select Invalid fault.
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APPENDIX D - Servo System Drawings

The assembly and schematic drawings for the servo system are contained within this
document. They are organized by unit. The drawing tree starts with the Top Level
drawing 93-100-XXXX, where XXXX is the project number. The Top Level drawing parts
list calls out the next level drawing and so on. Some subassemblies start with a baseline
product and are configured for the specific application. In these cases, the configuration
number is marked on the subassembly and the configuration details are provided in the
Top Level drawing. The following IDL lists all drawings included in this Appendix.
DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST
SECTION 1 SYSTEM LEVEL

Top Level Assembly, Datapath MDL 123T
Hardware Interface Specification, 123T
Model 123T Software Interface Specification
System Software
System Schematic 123T
Site Acceptance Test Procedure, 123T
Factory Acceptance Test Procedure, 123T
93-100-3310-01
99-370-0007-00
99-370-0009-00
99-370-0012-01
99-370-0057-00
99-403-0006-00
99-403-0007-00
SECTION 2 ANTENNA CONTROL UNIT

ACU Assembly, Transportable
Interconnect Diagram, ACU
ACU Interface Board Schematic
Display with Backlight
Power Supply
GPS Option Kit
PC104 Single Board Computer
Ethernet Option Kit
Internal Receiver, L-Band SMA
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99-319-1100-18
99-319-1101-00
99-319-1401-00
90-005-5023-02
98-119-1103-03
99-319-1510-01
99-319-1530-01
99-319-1520-01
99-319-1500-03
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SECTION 3 PDU ASSEMBLY, DC

PDU Assembly, Transportable
PDU Schematic
Schematic, Drive Board
Amplifier Assembly
Schematic, Power Supply Interface
Schematic, Amplifier Interface
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99-370-2014-00
99-370-2201-00
99-370-2100-01
99-370-2501-00
99-370-2451-00
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - 123T

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

OVERALL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

TYPICAL COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

NORMAL OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

OPERATION UNDER EMERGENCY OR ADVERSE CONDITIONS . . . . . 2-3

POWER SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

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ACU FRONT PANEL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

ACU Internal Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Multiple Pedestal Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Antenna Type Detect at the PDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Antenna Type Detect at the ACU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Antenna Detect Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

ACU MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Jog Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Preset Position Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Fault Latching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Low Signal Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Signal Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Frequency Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Receiver 1 / Receiver 2 Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

240MVO Stow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

TSM305 STOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

4.6M DMC STOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

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Position Stow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

SECTION 3 - SITE SETUP

SITE-TO-SITE SETUP PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

AUTO-CALIBRATION WITH GPS, COMPASS, AND TILT SENSORS. . . 3-1

GPS Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Clinometer Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Compass Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

KVH-C100 Compass Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

KVH-C100 Compass Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

True North Compass Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Manual Compass Heading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

AUTO-CALIBRATION EXECUTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

MANUAL CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Site Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

TRACKING OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Backup Track Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Optrack Execution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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POSITION TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

GEO TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

INTELSAT Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Refract Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

TABLE TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

MEMORY TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

NORAD TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

SATELLITE TRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

SATELLITE ACQUISITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Box Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

EL Encoder Offset and Compass Mark Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

GENERAL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2