
Model 1200K/1210K - RCI SNG ANTENNA SYSTEM
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Operation and Maintenance Manual
5.4 POLARIZATION POSITION POTENIOMETER
The polarization feedback is produced by a 10 turn, 1K-ohm potentiometer driven by the worm shaft, and
mounted on the polarization motor bracket. The resolution and accuracy is 0.3 degrees. The
potentiometer is rated for IP 65 environment, Wind, Rain, and dust etc... The potentiometer is
mechanically set at the one-half travel position. (5 turns from either end) and will read approximately 500
ohms at 0° pol (stow). The potentiometer may be set using the controller the voltage reading at pol stow
will read 2.5V at 0°. See RCI controller manual Sec. 3.3
5.5 POLARIZATION LIMITS
The RCI 3000 Controller uses the polarization potentiometer voltage to determine limits. The controller
drives to 0° pol when it stows. The AvL positioner has the mechanical capability of +/-92° per section 3.3
of the RCI 3000/3050 Controller Manual. If the controller fails to terminate power to the motor and the
system is driven to a hard limit stop, the DC motor will stall. To correct, reset pol jam error in the
controller.
5.6 FEED ASSEMBLY
The feed assembly consists of the feed, the polarization drive and the polarization potentiometer.
The feed assembly is installed as a complete unit and secured to each side of feed box. The feed horn is
mechanically positioned with a template within 1/8" of the theoretical focal point of the reflector. This
positioning assures the RF System provides the gain and FCC compliance as stated
in the specifications. Minor RF improvement can be realized by optimizing the feed positioning
using transmit or receive patterns. Inclinometer is mounted on the inside of feed box.