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Select ‘Satellite Tracking Setup -> set ‘Pos Change” to 5 Degrees
or more
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Select ‘3db Beam Width’ and enter a value for your antennas.
Example for antennas this unit is designed to support – set to 30
degrees.
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Select ‘My Location’ and enter your current position manually or
if using the Optional GPS Module, click the ‘Use GPS’ box and
your position will auto populate. When the fields are populated,
click ‘Set Location’ and ‘Save’.
There are many other settings that can be set based on user needs.
Those listed are the minimum needed to enable this software for this
controller.
The USB Port is powered by the Host PC so you can turn off the
Controller and the USB port will not be dropped by the attached host
computer.
Error Messages / Conditions
In the event of operational errors, the Controller will display Error
messages to help in system troubleshooting. In most error cases, the
problem will be traced down to a bad connection between the
handheld controller and the motor controller, an antenna movement
issue, or Power Supply issue . For all ComErr0x errors, check the
interconnecting cable.
ComErr01
FAULT!
This is a fatal error at startup time. The Rotor
Controller did not respond to a status request. No
communications between units detected.
RTR Fail
FAULT!
This is a fatal error at startup time. The Rotor
Controller reported bad data at initialization.
FW Match
FAULT!
Hand Controller and Motor Controller Firmware
are not compatible.
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Then press the CCW button to select the Antenna Calibration option.
The 3 choices displayed are:
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“DF” – Default and overall best fit
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“01” – Slightly smaller timing delays for smaller antennas
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“02” – Slightly longer timing delays for larger antennas
Config
AC MD BR
Ent ACal
DF 01 02
Ent ACal
Default
Turn On while Holding
the CCW Button
Set Antenna timing configuration:
Default
, Short or Long timing
Selected ‘Default’ is displayed
for 2 seconds
Config
AC SC BR
Ent ACal
DF 01 02
Ent ACal
Ant Opt2
Turn On while Holding
the CCW Button
Set Antenna timing configuration:
Default,
Short
or Long timing
Selected ‘02’ so “Ant Opt2” is
displayed for 2 seconds
Select the timing option by pressing the corresponding button. The
Controller will display your choice for a few seconds, then return to
the previous operating mode prior to the power cycle.
Sensor Configuration
The Magnetometer/Accelerometer Sensor system has two power on
settings; Declination and Pitch Adjustment.
The Declination is set to match the values published for the area of
operation and needs to be set so the system will align to True north.
The Pitch adjustment function is used to calibrate the mechanical
sensor element to a 0 degree pitch
Magnetometer Declination
The power on Magnetic Declination function is used to set the
magnetic declination for the location of the installation and must be
set for accurate automatic antenna positioning. The data is stored in
memory between power cycles and only needs to be set when using
the optional Magnetometer module and large distance changes
between operating sites. Using the chart provided in the optional
Magnetometer kit, locate the closest declination line to your location
and enter the value. Remember to set the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ value along with
