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PREFACE

INTRAC-305

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INTRAC-305 MANUAL - ISSUE

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Advantech Wireless

PREFACE

This equipment manual provides user/operational and
installation information on the Advantech AMT Limited
INTRAC-305 Satellite Tracking Antenna Controller.

MANUAL SECTIONS :-

Introducing the INTRAC-305

An overview of the INTRAC-305.

Safety

Safe usage of the INTRAC-305.

Specification & Options

The supplied specification, the fitted options and the available
options.

Operating the INTRAC-305

How to use and operate the INTRAC-305.

Alarms

A description of the alarm conditions which can occur.

Technical Description

A technical description of the operation of the INTRAC-305.

Installation

How to install and set-up an INTRAC-305 system, includes
information on the external connections to the INTRAC-305.

Fault Finding

Assistance in finding any faults which may arise.

Warranty and Repair

Warranty and repair service provided by Advantech AMT

Information

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Page 1: ...600 Fax UK 01480 357601 International 44 1480 357601 e mail info europe advantechwireless com Website http www advantechwireless com The copyright of this document is vested in Advantech AMT Ltd and t...

Page 2: ...Options The supplied specification the fitted options and the available options Operating the INTRAC 305 How to use and operate the INTRAC 305 Alarms A description of the alarm conditions which can oc...

Page 3: ...INTRAC 305 PREFACE 2011 Advantech Wireless INTRAC 305 MANUAL ISSUE 3 2 Page iii...

Page 4: ...NTRAC 305 9 Front Panel 9 The Menu Structure 10 The Menu Screen 11 Alphabetical Index of the Menus 12 The Menus 14 Normal Operation 50 4 ALARMS ERRORS 51 Primary Alarms 51 Secondary Alarms 52 Alarm Ou...

Page 5: ...Tracking Signal Connections 75 Resolvers pointing angles 75 Southern Hemisphere 76 Tracking Signal Input 76 With IBR L 76 Without IBR L 76 Operational Checks 77 7 FAULT FINDING 79 Introduction 79 Fau...

Page 6: ...and update the model By using the model to point the antenna the INTRAC system ensures that the antenna is always pointed accurately at the satellite This is in contrast to Step Track systems where t...

Page 7: ...Motor Drive Cabinet receives the antenna drive commands from the INTRAC and drives the azimuth elevation and polarisation option motors and brake assemblies Limit switches on the antenna prevent it fr...

Page 8: ...mand drive left Check if displayed angle increase or decreases Continue driving left until displayed angle has returned to the previously noted angle The angle should have increased while driving righ...

Page 9: ...nually peak the antenna to maximize the beacon level and check that the beacon does not overload 24 9 dB displayed 11 Set any other parameters such as Soft Limits 12 Select Auto New Model Home New Mod...

Page 10: ...sor board contains a Nickel Cadmium NiCd or Lithium battery These elements are toxic The battery should be disposed of according to national requirements DO NOT PLACE IN NORMAL GARBAGE OR IN A FIRE RF...

Page 11: ...front panel A proper rack mounting kit must be used This may be either of the fixed mounting type or the sliding rail type EMC The unit is designed to meet the requirements of the EC EMC Directive and...

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Page 13: ...Required Mechanical Characteristics of the Antenna System To enable the full tracking performance of the INTRAC 305 the antenna system must conform to certain overrun and tracking constraints The tra...

Page 14: ...ltage and lock lost indicators are generated internally Antenna Position Encoders Single resolver units Operating frequency is 800Hz nominal Az El The INTRAC 305 is designed to operate directly with s...

Page 15: ...ting parameters data and orbital models are held in EEPROM Outputs Antenna drive Emergency Stop contacts Alarm contacts Dimensions 483mm Wide x 132mm High x 406mm Deep 19 rack x 3U Mounting Standard 1...

Page 16: ...e of initial order Serial Interfaces There are three communication ports on the INTRAC 305 Remote Port Test Port 1 and Test Port 2 The Remote Port is configured for RS232 RS423 Test Ports 1 2 can be i...

Page 17: ...in the INTRAC 305 configuration for Az El preliminary and final stow positions to be set The Stow command causes the antenna to be driven to the preliminary position in both axes Once at this positio...

Page 18: ...SPECIFICATION OPTIONS INTRAC 305 Page 6 INTRAC 305 MANUAL Issue 3 2 2011 Advantech Wireless Deliberately blank...

Page 19: ...ix keys have functions dependant on the selected menu The right side of the menu display indicates the function of each key for that menu Numeric Keypad The keypad is used to enter or edit data into t...

Page 20: ...d THE MENU STRUCTURE The diagram above shows the various menus in a tree structure The menu headings in heavy type are selected by the six menu keys from the HOME menu The headings in the box below NE...

Page 21: ...he current mode of the INTRAC whether the control is remote or local and the various pointing angles of the antenna Note On some screens e g HOME the current status display expands to fill the lower p...

Page 22: ...MENUS Alarms 48 Auto Continue 21 Auto New Model 22 Az El Beamwidth 36 Beacon Frequency 24 Beacon Threshold 29 Beamwidth Az El 36 Brightness Contrast 30 Clear Models 47 Configuration 23 Contrast Brigh...

Page 23: ...17 Models 40 to 47 New Mode 16 NORAD Edit 44 Program Track 41 Rapid Model Generate 40 Remote Local 49 Reserve Model 42 Satellite Table Edit 25 Search 19 Select Stow Use 38 Show Alarms 48 Standby 15 St...

Page 24: ...tween Remote and Local control modes Home Function Standby not used Show Alarms New Mode puts the antenna control system into STANDBY mode and skips to the HOME menu Beac Level Beac Freq El Angle Az A...

Page 25: ...the INTRAC between Remote and Local control modes Home Path STANDBY Note This menu can be reached directly from almost every menu by pressing Menu Key 1 Description Standby is a monitoring but no mov...

Page 26: ...nu Beac Level Beac Freq El Angle Az Angle Pol Angle Local Current Mode Home skips to the Home root menu Path Menu key 3 from the HOME or STANDBY menus Description Displays the current mode and antenna...

Page 27: ...es either azimuth elevation or the polarisation motors to be driven Azimuth is driven by the left and right manual keys Elevation is driven by the upper and lower manual keys Polarisation is driven by...

Page 28: ...ips to the Home root menu Goto Satellite New Mode Path HOME NEW MODE MENU KEY 4 Note Pressing menu key 4 Goto on the New Mode menu leads to the Goto Position as opposed to Goto Satellite menu Goto Sat...

Page 29: ...default dwell time of 25 seconds is correct Once all the co ordinates are set pressing ENTER will start the search The antenna will drive to the nearest corner of the search box before commencing the...

Page 30: ...enu Edit Satellite Table Goto Position Path HOME NEW MODE GOTO Position MENU KEY 5 Description The INTRAC 305 can store the co ordinates polarisation angle and beacon frequency of 40 satellites With t...

Page 31: ...taken out of that mode and the model was still valid pressing Auto Continue will return the INTRAC to that mode The antenna may have been stowed or moved off satellite for some other reason Alternati...

Page 32: ...enu Path HOME NEW MODE MENU KEY 6 Description This facility does not have a screen of its own It is a function enabled by a menu key on the New Mode menu Auto New Model is used when it is required to...

Page 33: ...he FUNCTION heading Pressing Menu Key 4 FUNCTION on the Home menu leads to the CONFIGURATION menu from which the MODELS menu and the SYSTEM SETUP menu are reached via Menu Keys 3 5 respectively This C...

Page 34: ...ng of the IBR L if fitted to the beacon frequency of the satellite to be tracked The IBR L operates over the frequency range 945MHz to 1 75GHz L band A block down converter is required to convert the...

Page 35: ...Setup Function Press EN to accept selection Next Field Path HOME FUNCTION MENU KEY 6 X2 ENTER or From Models or System Setup CONFIG MENU KEY 6 X2 ENTER Description The INTRAC 305 can store bearing par...

Page 36: ...ips to the Config menu skips to the System Setup menu Config System Setup moves the highlight box to the next field in the current menu skips to the Models menu Models Next Field Path HOME FUNCTION ME...

Page 37: ...50 Pol Angle 27 4 Standby Home Set Offset Function Press EN to accept selection Clear Offset X2 RESOLVER SETUP Path HOME FUNCTION MENU KEY 6 x4 ENTER or From Models or System Setup CONFIG MENU KEY 6...

Page 38: ...Home root menu skips to the Models menu selects whether Angles or Diagnostics appear on Test Port 1 skips to the System Setup menu moves the highlight box to the next field in the current menu Path H...

Page 39: ...l 14 12 dB Press EN to accept selection Path HOME FUNCTION MENU KEY 6 x8 ENTER or From Models or System Setup CONFIG MENU KEY 6 x8 ENTER Description On this screen the beacon signal strength at which...

Page 40: ...values Next Field Path HOME FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP ENTER or From Models or Configuration SYSTEM SETUP ENTER Description The screen Contrast and Brightness can be adjusted in this menu The Contrast ran...

Page 41: ...ext Field Change Resolver Sense Home Standby puts the antenna control system into STANDBY mode and skips to the HOME menu skips to the Home root menu Path HOME FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP MENU KEY 6 x2 ENTE...

Page 42: ...the actual antenna angle and the resolver angle The actual pointing angles of the antenna are accurately established and the displayed angles are set to those angles using this facility Azimuth Elevat...

Page 43: ...the System Setup menu Config System Setup moves the highlight box to the next field in the current menu skips to the Models menu Models Next Field Path HOME FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP MENU KEY 6 x2 ENTER...

Page 44: ...dby Home Time Rate Corr Config System Setup Function Press EN to accept all fields Next Field Year 97 Month 12 Day 25 Hour 11 Minute 35 Second 10 Path HOME FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP MENU KEY 6 x3 ENTER or...

Page 45: ...le 210 50o Pol Angle 27 4 o Standby Home Config Function Press EN to accept selection skips to the Home root menu Models not used Seconds Day 045 System Setup Path HOME FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP MENU KEY...

Page 46: ...210 50o Pol Angle 27 4 o Standby Home Models Config System Setup Next Field Function Azimuth B width 0 14 o Elevation B width 0 14 o Press EN to accept selection Path HOME FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP MENU...

Page 47: ...U KEY 6 x5 ENTER or From Models or Configuration SYSTEM SETUP MENU KEY 6 x5 ENTER Description This menu is used to set the co ordinates for the preliminary and final antenna stow positions With the an...

Page 48: ...rrent menu Final Stow Positions Az angle Used El angle Not Used Preliminary Stow Positions Az angle Not Used El angle Used Path MENU KEY 3 from Stow Setup on previous page Description Allows the Azimu...

Page 49: ...BY mode and skips to the HOME menu skips to the Home root menu Recall Existing Settings Path HOME FUNCTION SYSTEM SETUP MENU KEY 6 x6 ENTER or From Models or Configuration SYSTEM SETUP MENU KEY 6 x6 E...

Page 50: ...generate an ORBIT MODEL for the satellite The advantage of this is that the model is available immediately rather than after the 24hrs it would take if the INTRAC had to learn the orbit The INTRAC is...

Page 51: ...ion Press EN to accept selection Next Field IESS 412 SGP SGP4 SGP8 ADP4 ADP8 BASIC skips to the Home root menu Models Path HOME FUNCTION MODELS MENU KEY 6 ENTER or From Configuration or System Setup M...

Page 52: ...guration or System Setup MODELS MENU KEY 6 x2 ENTER Description Once the INTRAC 305 has built an orbit model it can track the satellite with no tracking signal for 72hrs After this time if there is st...

Page 53: ...u is used to input IESS 412 data It comprises three screens the first of which is shown above The full IESS 412 data is entered into the three screens Pressing enter after all the data has been entere...

Page 54: ...guration or System Setup MODELS MENU KEY 6 x4 ENTER Description This menu is used to input NORAD Ephemeris data Menu Key 6 Next Field steps the edit box through the three entry fields The NORAD string...

Page 55: ...menu skips to the Config menu skips to the System Setup menu Models Config System Setup Path HOME FUNCTION MODELS MENU KEY 6 x5 ENTER or From Configure or System Setup MODELS MENU KEY 6 x5 ENTER Desc...

Page 56: ...ips to the Config menu skips to the System Setup menu moves the highlight box to the next field in the current menu Current Mode Tracking Control State Local Beac Freq 11 452000 GHz Beac Level 10 05 d...

Page 57: ...to accept selection Next Field INTRAC IESS 412 NORAD Path HOME FUNCTION MODELS MENU KEY 6 x7 ENTER or From Configuration or System Setup MODELS MENU KEY 6 x7 ENTER Description With this menu the actua...

Page 58: ...arms Previous Page Next page Function Path HOME SHOW ALARMS Menu Key 5 Description This screen shows all the currently active alarms both primary and secondary If there are more alarms active than can...

Page 59: ...U KEY 6 Menu Key 6 toggles the INTRAC 305 between Local Front Panel and Remote control operation Compare the above screen remote selected with the one for the Home menu local selected With Remote sele...

Page 60: ...e the INTRAC to enter Learning Mode by selecting Auto New Model After 24 hours of learning the INTRAC will automatically enter Tracking Mode Note If Auto Continue is selected instead of Auto New Model...

Page 61: ...rn Hemisphere Drive Fail Alarm Resolver fault Synchro alarm apparent position change of more than 1 4 in1 64 second Drive Fail Alarm The Drive Fail Alarm encompasses a number of other alarms If there...

Page 62: ...ms do not necessarily mean that there is a system fault nor do they illuminate the System Alarm indicator The occurrence of a secondary alarm may be checked by selecting Show Alarms in the Home menu A...

Page 63: ...completed learning time to the period without power i e how dependable the learnt orbit will now be If the INTRAC was in any other Mode or if a Primary Alarm had occurred the unit will power up in Sta...

Page 64: ...ALARMS ERRORS INTRAC 305 Page 52 INTRAC 305 MANUAL Issue 3 2 2011 Advantech Wireless Deliberately blank...

Page 65: ...ly lower than the full long term INTRAC tracking accuracy The most significant difference during the learning period first 24hrs is not the accuracy of tracking but the time for which the system can p...

Page 66: ...e fade scintillation random windage induced platform reference motion and other noise sources the beacon signal will during a measurement cycle contain noise additional to that directly attributable t...

Page 67: ...the current pointing A further small deadband is also applied to suppress unnecessary hunting The INTRAC tracking filter distinguishes received beacon signal power fluctuations fades and noise from t...

Page 68: ...search Auto normal operating mode After pointing and peaking the antenna at the required satellite Auto New Model should be selected This will cause the INTRAC to enter its period of learning the sate...

Page 69: ...a see Reserve Model page 48 useful signal A useful signal is defined as one that varies sensibly during antenna movements is neither over or under range and the beacon receiver is in lock Manual Manua...

Page 70: ...can then be carried out manually or in search mode see below To commence tracking this new satellite select Auto New Model or if there is no existing model Auto Continue may be selected see Note abov...

Page 71: ...ephemeris information in two ways 1 The information can be used by the INTRAC to generate an INTRAC model of the satellites orbit This model is then be used by the INTRAC as it would use a model it h...

Page 72: ...he Function System Setup Station Coordinates menu screen The IESS Epoch defines the time instant at the start of the period of the IESS data The IESS Minutes Interval defines the period in minutes bet...

Page 73: ...deg 124 131 XMO mean anomaly deg 133 143 XNO mean motion rev day RAPID MODEL GENERATION The INTRAC 305 can use the IESS 412 or NORAD data to build the satellite s orbit model instead of having to lear...

Page 74: ...AC can still track accurately by predicting the satellite s position from the model However if the beacon signal is lost for more than 72hrs INTRAC deems the model to be no longer valid In such a situ...

Page 75: ...to calibrate the resolver outputs to the actual antenna pointing angle TRACKING SIGNAL An L band Integrated Beacon Receiver IBR L is an option with the INTRAC 305 When fitted this receiver is tuned t...

Page 76: ...TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION INTRAC 305 Page 64 INTRAC 305 MANUAL Issue 3 2 2011 Advantech Wireless Deliberately blank...

Page 77: ...oltage setting ________ volts Az El Pol if fitted angles Az ____ El ____ Pol ___ Note Once the pointing angles are noted ensure that the antenna is not moved Beacon Level ________ dB Beacon Frequency...

Page 78: ...d the Motor Cabinet ensure that they are both isolated from the power source Connect the cables between the Motor Cabinet and the INTRAC There should be no earth connection between the INTRAC and the...

Page 79: ...plug Test Ports 1 2 I O 9 way D type plugs Resolver I P 50 way D type plug Motor Controls Output 50 way D type socket Steptrack I P 25 way D type plug Beacon Signal I P N type L band socket Power I P...

Page 80: ...olver connector INTRAC TM 305 Resolvers Connector 50 Way D Signal Name Type Plug 1 Hi Sin Az 34 Lo Sin Az 35 Hi Cos Az 19 Lo Cos Az 47 Hi Ref Az 31 Lo Ref Az 39 Hi Sin El 23 Lo Sin El 24 Hi Cos El 8 L...

Page 81: ...binet INTRAC TM 305 Motor Controls Connector 50 Way D type Socket Signal Name SimAx 18 12v 1 East Northern Hemisphere 19 12v 2 West Northern Hemisphere 20 12v 3 Fast Az 21 12v 4 Slow Az 22 12v 5 Down...

Page 82: ...AC Interface pcb to the rear panel pcb connector J3 should be moved to rear panel pcb connector J2 Communication Ports There are three serial communication ports on the INTRAC 305 Remote Port Test Por...

Page 83: ...TRAC TM 305 Serial Port Connector Remote Control PC 9 way D type Socket Signal Type Signal Name Signal Type PC Connector 1 2 output RXDB RXD input 3 input TXDB TXD output 4 5 GND 6 output RXDA RXD inp...

Page 84: ...al may be connected to this port Diagnostic data can be monitored by selecting Diagnostics On in the Function Configuration menu Remote control of the INTRAC is achieved only if Diagnostics Off is sel...

Page 85: ...ctual antenna pointing angle i e to compensate for any inaccuracy in the resolver mounting Ensure that the Fine Tune Sense is set to true see page 35 for both Az El Pol Also clear the Fine Tune Offset...

Page 86: ...sponds to a displayed level of 25dB Note In some installations the LNA LNB power is carried on the L band signal cable and special arrangements have to be made to ensure continuity for the dc power wh...

Page 87: ...de menu Using the Manual Control keys drive the antenna to the full extent of its travel in each direction Confirm that the antenna actually moves in the required direction Check that when a limit swi...

Page 88: ...r manually pointing the antenna towards the required satellite use the Search facility to peak the antenna on the satellite Check that this function works correctly Select Auto New Model and check tha...

Page 89: ...TY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE INTRAC 305 BY ANY THIRD PARTY PERSONNEL AS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT RESULT OF THIS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL ANY THIRD PARTY WORK INSIDE THE INTRAC 305 DURING THE WARRANTY PER...

Page 90: ...Data is visible on screen but display is very dark Try to adjust display brightness and contrast Contrast adjustment has some effect but brightness has none LCD backlight or its inverter has failed No...

Page 91: ...down the front panel Remove the four nuts which hold the display assembly to the front panel and remove the display unit from the front panel Lay it face down on a soft surface Press down on the cent...

Page 92: ...d is held on the front panel by six threaded studs Disconnect the ribbon cable and the emergency stop switch note which wire goes to which terminal Remove the six nuts and lift the PCB off the studs E...

Page 93: ...he LEDs in the Manual Control keys illuminate when antenna drive is commanded If not the fault is on the Interface PCB The Motor Controls connector 50 way D type on INTRAC rear panel outputs 12v and g...

Page 94: ...AC whether the loss of signal is due to the satellite or the IBR L Thus when the displayed beacon level falls below normal the user should check the signal by some other means before assuming an IBR L...

Page 95: ...no circumstances shall Advantech AMT Limited be liable for any consequential or incidental costs or damage Exclusions This warranty does not apply to any equipment which has been damaged through abuse...

Page 96: ...ted bearing the cost of shipment and in transit damage or loss The equipment may be returned to some other location at the request of the customer subject to the shipment cost being the same as or les...

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