General Dynamics CG-1220, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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PREFACE
About This Manual
This manual is intended for anyone who uses the General Dynamics SATCOM
Technologies Digital Tracking Receiver (DTR). First time users as well as
experienced operators will find necessary information about features, installation
and operation of the DTR.
This manual contains only the information related to the DTR, and does not include
information about the antenna structure, the equipment used for positioning the
antenna, and other equipment peripheral to the DTR.
This manual is divided into the following sections:
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Section 1.0, Introduction, Identifies standard and optional features of the DTR,
and briefly outlines the components of its front and rear panels.
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Section 2.0, Theory, explains the theory of operation of the DTR.
 Section 3.0, Installation, outlines installation, pin-outs, setup and initial power-
up of the DTR.
 Section 4.0, Operation, describes the operation of the DTR, including menu
structure, navigation and other functional details.
 Section 5.0, Maintenance, provides information necessary for maintaining the
DTR.
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Section 6.0, Engineering Drawings, contains the engineering drawings.
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Appendix A, Technical Support, provides the user with contact information for
customer support.
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Appendix B, Menu Tree, contains a complete visual representation of the menu
hierarchy.
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Appendix C, Remote M&C Protocol, contains commands necessary for remote
communication with the DTR.
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Appendix D, Acronyms and Abbreviations, lists the definitions of all acronyms
and abbreviations used in this manual.
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