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Figure 34: True North Window
2.
Verify that values can be manually programmed for the Azimuth angle parameter for the operational modes
present (manual and sun).
3.
Verify that a Clear All Offsets button is present, and that when selected, all True North calibration data is
discarded.
4.
Aim the antenna at the sun.
5.
Select Use Current Pedestal Position as True North in the north drop down menu.
6.
Select Apply Offset. Ensure the new Azimuth North pointing angle is present.
7.
Slew the antenna away from the sun, then select the Designate button in the Manual mode area.
8.
Choose Sun from the menu, select the GO button, and the antenna should slew back to the sun position.
4.4 Slaving and Burn File Operation
The Customer provides pointing data via Ethernet. The ICD can be supplied, if required.
4.5 Basic GUI Tool Set Functions
The following Basic GUI (Tool) functions are described in this section. Select the Tools icon from the Tool bar, as
shown in Figure 35. Three tool functions can be accessed here: Logging, Hand Wheel Test, and Joystick Test.