QTrack
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Antenna System
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Up/Down arrows, located just above the program designates list, as shown in Figure 32. The software keypad
displays enabling the operator to enter the desired angle, which displays in the Elevation or Azimuth entry field.
Selecting the GO button sends the axis to the desired (entered) position. There are two modes: Immediate Designate
mode and Program Designate mode, as described in the next sections.
Figure 31: Axis Control Window, Designate Button
Figure 32: Axis Control Window
4.3.6.1
Immediate Designate Mode
1.
Select Manual mode.
2.
Select the Designate button in the manual mode area to reveal the Designates Selections.
3.
In the AZ and EL command angle spin boxes, enter a legitimate coordinate set using the keypad in the
dialog box.
4.
Click on the GO button, and verify that the antenna slews to the designated position (+/-0.2°).
5.
Select the CLOSE button.
6.
Verify that the ACU reverts to the manual mode of operation upon completion of the antenna travel, and
the Manual mode buttons are returned.
4.3.6.2
Program Designate Mode
1.
Select Manual.
2.
Select the Designate Button to reveal the Designates Selections.
3.
Select a pre-Programmed coordinate set.
4.
Click on the GO button.
5.
Verify that the antenna slews to the selected position (+/-0.2°).
6.
Select the CLOSE button.
