RESEARCH CONCEPTS RC2000 Specifications

RC2000A DUAL AXIS ANTENNA CONTROLLER v 2.30 / 2.31 SEE APPENDIX I FOR UPGRADED FEATURES FOUND IN SOFTWARE VERSIONS 2.6 AND LATER. RESEAR

100 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 5a. If two receivers are interfaced to the controller proceed to step 6. If th

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 101 ‘Threshold value is applied to both channels for operation at a given band.

102 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum adjustments are made from MANUAL mode. Note that the GAIN and OFFSET adjustmen

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 103 If the AGC has NEGATIVE polarity and the signal strength is too low, adjust

104 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 2.2.2 AGC Input Below Threshold for Active Satellite Transponder Test Perform

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 105 3.0 Signal Strength Peakup This version of the software includes optional su

106 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 3.2 Peakup Algorithm When a peakup occurs, the controller first peaks the ante

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 107 3.3 Peakup Errors The following error conditions can cause a peakup to termi

108 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum Here is an example of how fading can lead to a bad peakup decision. Assume tha

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 109 is perfectly aligned with a satellite) gives the best performance. Stated an

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 1 Introduction 11 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION The RC2000A antenna controller is designed to control a du

110 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 3.5.3 Determining The Antenna Azimuth and Elevation Count per Degree Character

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 111 Mag Heading: 117.3 Here are the calculations for the antenna azimuth a

112 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 3.5.5 Recommended Step Sizes for Various Antennas In the following tables, the

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 113 5. The controller now displays signal strength information received via the

114 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum Azimuth CW Limit and Azimuth Position Setting the Azimuth CW Limit CONFIG mode

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 115 4.4.3 RC2000 Non Volatile Memory Satellite Data Polarization Position Fields

116 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum RC2000A only allowed the user to select either a Polarotor type polarization co

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 117 Note that to obtain access to the Azim Fast Deadband and Elev Fast Deadband C

118 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum the controller requires band information to select the az/el stepsize before th

Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directive: 72/23/EEC; 89/336/EEC Standards to which conformity is declared: EN-55022:1991, EN 50

12 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller .Chapter 1 Introduction 1.2 Before You Begin Please read and understand the manual. Time invested in unde

WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Research Concepts, Inc., RCI, warrants to the original purchaser this product shall be free from defects in materi

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 2 Basic Functions 13 Chapter 2 BASIC FUNCTION DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the controller&a

14 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 2 Basic Function Figure 2.2 MODE This key is used to select the current mode of the controller. Se

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 2 Basic Functions 15 2.2 Operating Modes The mode system on the RC2000A antenna controller resembles t

16 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 2 Basic Function the desired satellite using the azimuth jog, elevation jog, polarization jog, H/V,

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 2 Basic Functions 17 UP/DOWN keys. The user selects a slow speed code and then jogs the antenna to te

18 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 2 Basic Function Feed Present? CONFIG mode item is set to Yes. Before attempting to set the polari

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 2 Basic Functions 19 To configure the controller for AutoPol operation, the user must have a suitable

20 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation Chapter 3 INSTALLATION/SETUP This chapter guides the user through the installat

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation/Setup 21 3.2 Mechanical and Electrical Installation This section covers the mechanical a

22 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation Research Concepts, Inc. can supply cable for installation. RCI part number CBL-2_16

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation/Setup 23 J14567910118RC20001346J224-36VDCAZIMUTH MOTOR24-36VDCELEVATION MOTORELE V DRIV E

24 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation 3.3 Optional Polarization Control This section describes how to configure the RC200

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation/Setup 25 4. When the feed has been centered in its range of travel, connect the ohm mete

26 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation When polarization angle display is disabled, the polarization position has a maximum

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation/Setup 27 defined as seen by an observer located above the antenna looking down on the ant

28 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation 3.5 Slow Speed Adjustment The Adapti-Drive slow speed control system allows the use

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation/Setup 29 volatile memory. The user can automatically position the antenna on a satellite

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 11 1.1 Organization of this Manual 11 1.2 Before You Begin 12 CHAPTER 2 BAS

30 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation The following step by step procedure can be used to locate geo-stationary satellites

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation/Setup 31 Here is the procedure for installing and configuring the AutoPol feature: 1. Id

32 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 3 Installation 9. Enable simultaneous azimuth and elevation movement in AUTO mode if the total com

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes 33 Chapter 4 MODES IN DEPTH FUNCTION DESCRIPTION The Operational Mode Group consists of t

34 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes Simultaneous azimuth and elevation movement should only be enabled if the total current dra

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes 35 The user is next prompted to specify the satellite longitude with the following screen. SEL

36 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes ordered with either of the satellite lists. The west set of satellites is appropriate for

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes 37 register as a sensor error. Polarization movement in the wrong direction should only occur

38 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes RE-SYNC ACCOMPLISHED and will return to MANUAL mode. 6. With an assistant out at the a

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes 39 (disabled) then the other two items will not appear in the list of CONFIG mode items. In t

4.10.7 Polarization Motor Option 42 4.10.8 Azimuth and Elevation Drive Options 43 Configuring the Runaway Sensing System 45 Compatibility

40 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes COMM BAUD RATE (HUNDREDS):96 CONFIG 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96 ENT,BKSP,SCRLL ^v 4.10.4

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes 41 prompts for the antenna latitude and longitude, and the longitude, azimuth position count,

42 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes ELEV SCALE FACTOR: 1 CONFIG ENT,BKSP,SCRLL ^v ELEV OF

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes 43 POL DISPLAY 0 DEG CNT: 500 CONFIG 1-1023 ENT,BKSP,SCRLL ^v POL DISP

44 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes AZIM COAST THRESHOLD: 4 CONFIG 1-40 COUNTS ENT,BKSP,SCRLL ^v ELEV COA

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes 45 Configuring the Runaway Sensing System The user can modify the operation of the runaway ala

46 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes ELEV SLOW DEADBAND: 800 CONFIG 175-5000 MSEC ENT,BKSP,SCRLL ^v 4.10.9

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes 47 Remote Mode Enable: 0 (Disabled) Comm Port Address: 50 Comm Baud Rate: 9600 Geo El

48 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes Expert Access Flag: 1 (on - flag set) 4.11 LIMITS Mode In this mode the user can jog the

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 4 Modes 49 NOTE: If LIMITS mode is exited before both endpoints of a limit are set, the RC2000A will i

2.0 SIGNAL STRENGTH 98 2.1 Controller AGC Potentiometor Adjustment 99 2.1.1 Single Frequency Band Potentiometer Adjustment 99 2.1.2 Dual Freque

50 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 5 Specifications Chapter 5 SPECIFICATIONS Inspect unit for any damage caused during shipping.

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 51 Chapter 6 TROUBLESHOOTING/ALARM CODES The alarm system monitors important s

52 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 6 Troubleshooting AZIM SLOW SPEED, ELEV SLOW SPEED The code entered by the user for the azimuth or

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 53 to be shielded. This is seldom necessary, but if it is, follow the rules for co

54 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Before the controller executes an automatic move it checks to see if the azimuth

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix A Expert Access/ Reset Code 55 Appendix A - EXPERT ACCESS / RESET SYSTEM DATA CODE To clear the syst

56 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix B Field Upgrading Appendix B - Field Upgrading This appendix outlines a procedure that allows the

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix B Field Upgrading 57 11. Power-up the RC2000 and verify the start-up banner and subsequent manual mod

58 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix B Field Upgrading RC2000 Non-Volatile Memory Items Worksheet 1 Current Firmware Version___________

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix B Field Upgrading 59 RC2000 Non-Volatile Memory Items Worksheet 2 Current Firmware Version___________

60 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix C RS-422 Serial Interface Appendix C - RS-422 Serial Interface The RC1000A, RC2000A, RC2000C, and

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix D RCI RS-422 Specification 61 Appendix D - The RCI RS422 Interface Specification Introduction The pu

62 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix D RCI RS-422 Specification Each network configuration can have one master and up to 32 slave devi

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix D RCI RS-422 Specification 63 Data Format The data format supports the industry's standard async

64 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix D RCI RS-422 Specification message-not acknowledged reply begins with NAK (15 hex), the ASCII Not

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix D RCI RS-422 Specification 65 Table 1. State Diagram Mnemonics _____________________________________

66 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix D RCI RS-422 Specification A slave will exit State 2 and enter: • State 3 (Slave Data State) if r

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix E Communications Protocol 67 Appendix E - RC2000A Communications Protocol /* RC2KCREM.DOC Revisi

68 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix E Communications Protocol If the remote$mode$enable$flag is FALSE and a valid command arrives via

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix E Communications Protocol 69 byte 2 : 30h the device type query command

REVISION HISTORY 3.3.92 v 1.11 * Updated satellite list. * Revised antenna anti-reversal algorithm to function properly for short moves. 4.8.92 v

70 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix E Communications Protocol 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 $ 0 0 _ _

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix E Communications Protocol 71 byte_24_25_position ... is the

72 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix E Communications Protocol movement in progress'. byte 28 : elevati

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix E Communications Protocol 73 a a a a $ a a a a 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

74 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix E Communications Protocol from this byte and bytes 24 and 25, use

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix E Communications Protocol 75 internal_position = (byte_24_25_position

76 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix E Communications Protocol bytes 7-16 : This field will contain the satellite

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix E Communications Protocol 77 (polarization sub-field). See byte 32 of the device status poll reply

78 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix E Communications Protocol 'S' (Slow). Note that thi

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix E Communications Protocol 79 byte 1 : A where A is the RC2000 address

* The azimuth and elevation angle display system has been modified to accept negative offset values, and the definition of the angle display scale f

80 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix E Communications Protocol RC 2000. The program runs on an IBM PC (or compatible - running DOS) a

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix F AC or Large DC Motors 81 Appendix F - Controlling Antennas Powered by AC or Large DC Motors The R

82 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix F AC or Large DC Motors Note that the scheme shown in Figure 1 does not support slow speed movemen

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix F AC or Large DC Motors 83 Polarization Control If the polarization is controlled with something oth

84 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix F AC or Large DC Motors The RC1000A and RC2000 antenna controllers count the number of rising and

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix F AC or Large DC Motors 85 www.powermation.com) and Dart's CF Series (phone. 317-873-5211, www.

86 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix F AC or Large DC Motors To determine the total number motor revolutions which occur when moving fr

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix G Drive Transfer Function 87APPENDIX G Drive Transfer Function RC2000 Drive Transfer Function (Fas

88 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams APPENDIX H Electrical Diagrams Drive Board Layout Research Concepts, Inc.

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams 89 Processor Board Layout RC2KDIG2Copyright 1992Research Concepts, Inc.TMicrR40

9.19.00 v 2.30/ v2.31 Effective S/N 3342 The satellite list has been upgraded. The user can modify the operation of the runaway alarm sensing syste

90 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams 90 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams Re

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams 91 RC1KADP Conversion DB9DB25325237COMPUTERRS-232PIN OUTS9VDC/200mAPOWER SUPPLY

92 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams 92 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams Re

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams 93 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams 93 Re

94 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams 94 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams Re

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams 95 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams 95 Re

96 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams 96 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix H Electrical Diagrams Re

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 97 Appendix I RC2000A version 2.6x Addendum 1.0 Introduction This addendum docu

98 RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum ‘1’ - Optional Peakup function not supported, also includes support for the opti

RC2000A Dual Axis Antenna Controller Appendix I 2.6x Addendum 99 down resistor. This means that if one of the AGC channels is unused, its inpu