System Operation Modes
System Operation
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Ocean TRx™ 4500 Installation and Operations Manual
8.1.4
Step-Track Mode
Under normal working conditions, Step-Track Mode is activated automatically from the
Acquire and Acquire Satellite Preset Modes. However, you may need to activate it
manually for maintenance and integration purposes.
To activate Step-Track Mode:
1. Make sure you are locked onto the satellite using the correct tracking channel.
2. Make sure the AGC is above the defined threshold. Otherwise, the system will
automatically revert to
Search Mode
.
3. From the
Operation Screen
, open the
Mode
menu and select
Step-Track
. A
confirmation message box appears.
4. Click
OK (Enter)
. The antenna begins step-tracking.
8.1.5
Peak Mode
Activating Peak Mode points the antenna at the position of maximum AGC, as determined
by the last step-track iteration.
To activate Peak Mode:
1. From the
Operation Screen
, open the
Mode
menu and select
Peak
. A confirmation
message box appears.
2. Click
OK (Enter)
. The antenna moves to the last determined peak position.
8.1.6
Point to Satellite Mode
Activating Point-to-Satellite Mode points the Antenna at the satellite last selected from
the Satellite Database (without taking into account the tracking signal level or tracking
frequency for the satellite from the Satellite Database).
To activate Point to Satellite mode:
1. From the
Operation Screen
, open the
Mode
menu and select
Pnt-to-Sat
. A
confirmation message box appears.
2. Click
OK (Enter)
. The antenna points to the nominal position of the selected
satellite.
