Description of the system components
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Chapter 2: Introduction
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2.2
Description of the system components
2.2.1
Antenna positioner
The manual-deploy antenna positioner can accommodate 0° to 90° of angular movement
in the elevation axis and 27° of fine adjustment ° in the azimuth axis. The mechanical
assemblies rely on two independent axes to allow for precise antenna pointing. The
antenna positioner can stay outside in rainy weather.
Manual controls
The manual control panel includes:
• Azimuth and elevation adjustment controls
• Elevation lock mechanism
• Elevation axis scale
• Keypad and display panel with target angle coordinates and real-time signal strength
indicators
Figure 2-3: Manual controls
Figure 2-4: Electronically assisted tool for manual-pointing
Elevation
lock
Azimuth
adjustment
Elevation
adjustment
Target
azimuth angle
Target elevation
angle
Signal strength
