39107－DT

ANTENNA CONTROL SYSTEM

USER’S MANUAL

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Institute of Electronic Equipment

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CONTENT

1. General............................................................................................................................................................1
2. Main Functions and Specifications..............................................................................................................1
2.1 Main Functions.............................................................................................................................................1
2.2 Main Specifications......................................................................................................................................2
3. Operation Description of ACU.....................................................................................................................3
3.1 Description of Keys on Front Panel of ACU.............................................................................................3
3.2 Startup Process.............................................................................................................................................3
3.3 Manual Operation........................................................................................................................................4
3.3.1 Description Of Display Message..............................................................................................................5
3.3.1.1 Operation Mode Display.......................................................................................................................5
3.3.1.2 Antenna Rotation Direction..................................................................................................................5
3.3.1.3 Drive Velocity.........................................................................................................................................5
3.3.1.4 Limit Status............................................................................................................................................5
3.3.1.5 ACU/Local Control................................................................................................................................5
3.3.1.6 ADU Interlock Status............................................................................................................................6
3.3.2 Control of Antenna Rotation...................................................................................................................6
3.4 Step Track Mode..........................................................................................................................................6
3.4.1 Description Of Displayed Message..........................................................................................................6
3.4.1.1 Display of Operating Mode...................................................................................................................6
3.4.1.2 Current Tracking Status.......................................................................................................................6
3.4.1.3 Status Message.......................................................................................................................................7
3.4.2 Tracking Process.......................................................................................................................................7
3.5 Satellite Designation Mode..........................................................................................................................7
3.5.1 Description of Display Message...............................................................................................................7
3.5.1.1 Operating Mode Display.......................................................................................................................7
3.5.1.2 Target Position.......................................................................................................................................8
3.5.1.3 Satellite Number/Finishing Status.......................................................................................................8
3.5.1.4 Status Message.......................................................................................................................................8
3.5.2 Operation Process.....................................................................................................................................8
3.6 Position Designation Mode..........................................................................................................................8
3.6.1 Description of Display Message...............................................................................................................9
3.6.1.1 Display of Operating Mode...................................................................................................................9
3.6.1.2 Target Position.......................................................................................................................................9
3.6.1.3 Status Message.......................................................................................................................................9
3.6.2 Operation Process.....................................................................................................................................9
3.7 Polarization Control Mode.........................................................................................................................9
3.7.1 Description of Display Message.............................................................................................................10
3.7.1.1 Operating Mode Display.....................................................................................................................10
3.7.1.2 Status Message.....................................................................................................................................10
3.7.1.3 Polarization Direction..........................................................................................................................10
3.7.1.5 Limit Status..........................................................................................................................................10
3.7.2 Polarization Adjustment........................................................................................................................10
4. Monitoring Mode.........................................................................................................................................10
4.1 Parameters Set Mode.................................................................................................................................11
4.1.1 Encoder Setup.........................................................................................................................................11

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4.1.2 Software Limit Set..................................................................................................................................12
4.1.3 Satellite Position Preset..........................................................................................................................12
4.1.4 Tracking Parameters Set........................................................................................................................13
4.1.5 Communication Parameters Set............................................................................................................14
4.2 Controller Select.........................................................................................................................................14
4.3 Angle Calculation.......................................................................................................................................15
5. ACU Interface..............................................................................................................................................15
5.1 Signal Level.................................................................................................................................................15
5.2 Signal of Angle Sensor (Azimuth/Elevation/Polarization)....................................................................15
5.3 Control Status Signals...............................................................................................................................16
5.3.1 Remote Control of Supervisory Computer(COM)..............................................................................16
5.3.2 Control to ADU (CONTROL OUT).....................................................................................................16
5.4 Power...........................................................................................................................................................16
5.4.1 Power Input (220V/50Hz)......................................................................................................................16
5.4.2 Fuse...........................................................................................................................................................16
5.5 Ground Terminal.......................................................................................................................................16
6. Maintenance of ACU...................................................................................................................................16
6.1 General........................................................................................................................................................16
6.2 Connection Wire of Socket........................................................................................................................16
6.3 Power...........................................................................................................................................................16
6.4 Main Board.................................................................................................................................................16
6.5 Guide for Trouble Shooting......................................................................................................................16
7. Description of ADU Operation...................................................................................................................17
7.1 Power Switch..............................................................................................................................................18
7.2 Control Switch (ACU/LOC).....................................................................................................................18
7.3 Control Switch of Direction (CW/CCW, UP/DOWN)...........................................................................18
7.4 Speed Control.............................................................................................................................................18
7.5 Polarization Adjustment (L/C, PCW/PCCW)........................................................................................18
7.6 Emergency Stop Switch.............................................................................................................................18
7.7 Parameter Set of transistor inverter........................................................................................................18
7.7.1 Low-speed (Constant Speed) Frequency Set........................................................................................19
7.7.2 High-speed Frequency Set......................................................................................................................19
7.7.3 Deceleration Time Set.............................................................................................................................19
8 Input / Output signal Description of ADU.................................................................................................19
9 Maintenance of ADU....................................................................................................................................19
10. Communication Interface Description....................................................................................................20
10.1 Interface Format......................................................................................................................................20
10.2 Command Format....................................................................................................................................20
10.2.1 Transmit Message Format...................................................................................................................20
10.2.2 Command /response Message Format................................................................................................21
10.2.2.1 Control Commands............................................................................................................................21
10.2.2.2 Status Inquiry....................................................................................................................................21
10.2.2.3 Error Message Format......................................................................................................................22
10.3 Instruction for Control Command.........................................................................................................23

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1. General

39107 DT antenna control unit (ACU) is suitable for the automatic control for C or Ku band
satellite communications earth stations and satellite television receiving only stations with two
axes AC motorized control. The system mainly consists of the antenna control unit (ACU),
antenna drive unit (ADU), angle sensor, safety mechanism and connection cable, etc. Block
diagram of system is shown in Fig.1.

Fig.1 Block Diagram of ACS

ACU, the core of the entire tracking and control system, displays the real-time angles of
antenna in accordance of the positions of Az. , El. and Pol. angle sensors. The control
commands are produced and sent to ACU in accordance of the status of the control keyboard
on the panel, the signal level of tracking receiver and the antenna status. And the status (Limit
and system fault, etc.) from ADU is displayed.

ACU is a standard chassis with 19 inch in width, 3.5 inch in height. Its size is 482mm(W)
88mm(H)410mm (D). The size for ADU is 680mm(W)1200mm(H)350mm(D) including
the installation frame.

2. Main Functions and Specifications

2.1 Main Functions

 Real-time Display of Antenna Position

ACU encodes according to Az. , El. and Pol. axis positions of the antenna and displays Az., El.
and Pol. angles on the LCD screen.
 Manual Control

By pressing the rotation key on the panel of ACU, the antenna can be rotated in four directions:

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CW, CCW, UP and DOWN.

 Position Designation

ACU can make antenna automatically turn to target according to the input angles of AZ And
EL.
 Satellite Designation

ACU can make antenna automatically turn to target satellite position according to the
designated satellite number.
 Step Track

ACU can make antenna automatically track the target according to the signal level provided by
tracking receiver.
 Polarization Adjustment

The polarization angle of the linear polarization is adjusted by the keyboard on ACU panel.
 Parameters setting

The customer can input and modify all the operating parameters by the keyboard on the panel
according to the menu on ACU.
 Dual-speed Drive

The dual-speed drive at azimuth and elevation is realized by the 3-phase AC transistor inverter.
 Safety Mechanism

The limit switches are provided on the limit position of azimuth, elevation and polarization
travel. It will stop rotating and display when the antenna reaches to the limit position, at this
moment, the antenna can only rotate reversely. An emergent switch is provided on the box of
ADU and it can control the antenna to stop under the emergent event.
 Local/Remote Control Function

There are control modes for ADU: Local control and remote control by ACU.
2.2 Main Specifications
a) Display range of angle

0  359.99 for both Az. and El. axes

0  359.9 for Polarization

b) Display resolution:

0.01 for both Az. and El. axes

0.1 for polarization

c) Tracking accuracy: 1/10 receiving beamwidth

d) The number of preset satellites: 50

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e) Drive mode: 3-phase AC transistor inverter for azimuth and elevation

Single-phase AC constant speed

f) Drive power: 4KW for both azimuth and elevation

0.2KW for polarization

h) Operation environment:

Indoor: Temperature: +10C  + 35C

Humidity: ≤90% (temperature is 25C)
Outdoor: Temperature: -25C  +50C
Humidity: ≤98% (temperature is 25C)

i) Operation voltage:

ACU AC 220V10%
ADU AC 380V10%, 50  60Hz, 3-phase five wire

3. Operation Description of ACU

3.1 Description of Keys on Front Panel of ACU

Fig.2 is the illustrated diagram of ACU front panel.

Fig.2 Illustrated Diagram of ACU Front Panel

 Power Switch: ACU runs when the power switch is ON.

 Display Screen: 240*64 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), LCD is the output window of
ACU. Antenna angle, system status and all of prompt messages are displayed on the LCD.

 Keyboard: The keyboard is the entry device of ACU. ACU operation and parameter entry
can be realized via it.
3.2 Startup Process
Press the power switch to supply the power to ACU, or press RST key when power is on, ACU
will restart. Edition message is displayed on the display screen as shown in Fig.3.

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Fig.3 39107-DT edition message

If any key is pressed (except RST key) when in display edition message, ACU will enter a
monitor mode (referring to Section 4 in details). Otherwise ACU will automatically enter an
operating status which is called the standby status. Display on LCD is shown in Fig.4.

Real-time angles (Az. and El.) of antenna, signal level of tracking receiver, standby status as
well as operation menu for ACU are displayed on LCD screen. Press the Keys (“1”, “2”, “3”,
“4” or “5”) respectively on the keyboard to make ACU operate in corresponding mode (its
details is described in the following section). In the modes of manual, step track, satellite
designation and position designation as well as polarization mode, the current real-time angle,
signal level, etc. are displayed at the same position on LCD. No description for it is provided
later.

Fig. 4 Display of Standby Status

3.3 Manual Operation

Under the standby condition, ACU enters the manual mode while Key “1” is pressed. And now
the message displayed on LCD is shown in Fig.5.

Fig.5 Manual Mode Display

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Press the “EXIT” key, ACU will exit the manual mode and return to the standby mode.
3.3.1 Description Of Display Message
3.3.1.1 Operation Mode Display
The “MANUAL” displayed on the screen indicates that ACU is in manual mode.
3.3.1.2 Antenna Rotation Direction
ACU will display rotation direction while the antenna rotates. Its meaning is as follows:
up  rotate upwards
down  rotate downwards
cw  rotate clockwise
ccw  rotate counter clockwise
3.3.1.3 Drive Velocity
The drive speed of both azimuth and elevation of the antenna can be switched between high
and low speed by pressing H/L key on the keyboard.
3.3.1.4 Limit Status
While the antenna rotates to the limit position (including touching the limit swit ch or to
software limit), LCD displays the corresponding limit status. The
meaning of each display is as follows:
cwl  Switch clockwise limits scwl  Software clockwise limits
ccwl –– Switch counter clockwise limits sccwl  Software counter clockwise limits
upl  Switch upwards limits supl  Software upwards limits
downl  Switch downwards limits sdownl  Software downwards limits

Software limit is a kind of limit protection method, which limits the antenna rotation via the
angle. ACU compares the current antenna angle with preset software limit angle at any time
while it controls the antenna. Once the current antenna angle reaches the limit angle, ACU will
stop antenna and display the limit status. The software limit improves the reliability of limit
protection and it is much safer when the antenna is operated by ACU. The angle value of
software limit is set in the monitor mode (refer to 4.1.2 for detail). The value of the software
limit is usually set before the switch limit, so that the antenna first reaches the software limit
because the software is more reliable than switches.
3.3.1.5 ACU/Local Control
Display the current ADU control mode. Its meaning is as follows:

ACU  ADU is controlled by ACU

local  ADU local control

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3.3.1.6 ADU Interlock Status

LCD displays the “system fault” while ADU can't run normally. ADU system interlock fault
may occur when ADU is not on or something is wrong with the connecting cables between
ACU and ADU or ADU has fault.
3.3.2 Control of Antenna Rotation
In the manual mode, while ADU is under the control of ACU, press the CW、CCW、UP and
DOWN keys to control the antenna rotation in four directions, such as: CW 、CCW、UP or
DOWN. Press the corresponding keys again to stop its rotation. When the antenna rotates to
the limit position (the switch limit or software limit), the antenna stops, the corresponding limit
indication is displayed in the limit status items.

Note: When the antenna rotates to the limit position in some direction (software limit or
switch limit), the antenna stops, the rotation indication in this direction automatically
disappears. At this time, if pressing the rotation key in this direction, the antenna will not
move, the rotation indication will not be displayed.
3.4 Step Track Mode
In the standby mode, press the key “2” on the keyboard to make ACU enter the step track
mode. Display on LCD is shown in Fig.6.

ACU will exit the step track mode and return to the standby status by pressing the “EXIT” key.

Fig.6 Tracking Mode Display

3.4.1 Description Of Displayed Message
3.4.1.1 Display of Operating Mode
The “TRACK” displayed on the screen indicates that ACU is in the step track mode.
3.4.1.2 Current Tracking Status
Waiting  The value of signal variety is lower than the dropout level, so the antenna doesn't
track.
Tracking  The antenna is tracking the satellite.
Signal low  The signal is lower than the protection threshold, so the antenna doesn't rotate.

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3.4.1.3 Status Message

In the tracking mode, the speed of antenna is set to low changelessly. Display of limit status,
ADU control status and ADU interlock status, etc. is the same with that of manual mode.
3.4.2 Tracking Process
Note: Before using tracking function, first set such parameters as “dropout level”, “protection
threshold”, “Az. step size” and “El. step size” (refer to Section 4.1.4 for more message).

ACU can control the antenna and make it automatically track the satellite in step track mode.

In the step track mode, ACU starts a track process firstly. During tracking, “tracking” is
displayed on the screen. When signal level reaches maximum, ACU stops tracking and marks
the maximum level as the bases for next track process, the screen displays “waiting”. Then
ACU examines the signal level continuously, when value of signal variety is higher than the
dropout level, it starts next track process. If the receiver level drops below protection threshold
due to channel, ACU will automatically stop tracking and the antenna isn’t in the motion
status. It doesn’t start tracking until the signal level returns to the normal status. When the
signal level is lower than protection threshold, the screen of ACU displays the “signal low”.

Note: If the antenna is limited in some direction by the software during tracking process,
limit indication in that direction appears, but the antenna rotation is not affected, the
track process can go on.
3.5 Satellite Designation Mode
Press the key 3, ACU enters the satellite designation mode from the standby condition. Display
on ACU screen is shown in Fig.7.

Fig.7 Satellite Designation Display

ACU will return to the standby status by pressing the “EXIT” key.
3.5.1 Description of Display Message
3.5.1.1 Operating Mode Display
“SATELLITE” indicates that ACU is in the satellite designation mode.

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3.5.1.2 Target Position

The position of target satellite is displayed below the present position value (indicated by
XXX.XX in the figure).
3.5.1.3 Satellite Number/Finishing Status
Satellite number entered by the customer is displayed below the “sat. number” , the satellite
orbital longitude is following. “1” in figure indicates that No.1 satellite is chosen. After the
antenna aims at this satellite, displaying the “completed” indicates that satellite designation
operation is finished.
3.5.1.4 Status Message
The meaning is the same as that of the manual mode.
3.5.2 Operation Process
Note: Set the satellite number and position in the monitor procedure before using the
satellite designation mode.

Enter the satellite number (satellite number is 1～50) and then confirm it by pressing the “”
key, the target position is displayed below the current Az. and El. angles to be indicated. Press
the “” key again, the antenna begins to turn to the target satellite. The antenna stops rotation
after the antenna aims at the target satellite, the “completed” is displayed on the screen at the
same time, which indicates that the antenna reaches the required position. Press the MON key
at this time to start another satellite selection operation. During inputting the satellite number,
if there is fault before confirmation, press the MON key to reenter the number.

Note: while the position of selected satellite is beyond the software limit of some direction,
“out of limit” is displayed on the place where the satellite number is displayed after
entering the satellite number, the antenna doesn't move. Press the MON key at this time
to start another satellite selection operation.
3.6 Position Designation Mode
In the standby mode, press the key “4” on the keyboard to make ACU enter the position
designation mode. Display on LCD is shown in Fig.8.

Fig. 8 Display Screen of Position Designation

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ACU will return to the standby status by pressing the “EXIT” key.
3.6.1 Description of Display Message
3.6.1.1 Display of Operating Mode
“POSITION” indicates that ACU is in position designation mode.
3.6.1.2 Target Position
Input the target azimuth at cursor position, the default value is current azimuth, and then press
the “” key to confirm. If there is no need to change the azimuth, press the “” key directly
and then input the target elevation. The antenna will rotate to the target after pressing the “”
key.
3.6.1.3 Status Message
The meaning is the same as that of the manual mode.
3.6.2 Operation Process
If there is any fault, press the MON key to reenter. If not, press the “” key to confirm, then
the antenna immediately turns to the target. After the antenna stops rotating, the “completed” is
displayed on the screen, which indicates that operation is finished. Like the satellite
designation operation, press the MON key to start another position designation.

Note: While the set target position is beyond the software limit of some direction, “out of
limit” is displayed on the screen after pressing the “” key, the antenna doesn't move. At this
time, press the MON key to start another position designation.
3.7 Polarization Control Mode
In the standby mode, press the key “5” on the keyboard to make ACU enter the polarization
control mode. Display on LCD is shown in Fig.9.

Fig.9 Polarization Control Mode Display

ACU exits the polarization control mode and then returns to the standby status by pressing the
“EXIT” key.

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3.7.1 Description of Display Message

3.7.1.1 Operating Mode Display
“POLARIZATION” displayed on the screen indicates that ACU is in the polarization control
mode.
3.7.1.2 Status Message
The meaning is the same as that of the manual mode.
3.7.1.3 Polarization Direction
The rotation direction is displayed on ACU screen when the polarization is rotated and its
meaning is as follows:
pcw ─ CW rotation of polarization
pccw ─ CCW rotation of polarization

3.7.1.5 Limit Status

While the polarizer rotates to the limit position (including touching the limit switch or to
software limit), LCD displays the corresponding limit status. The meaning of each
display is as follows:
pcwl  Switch clockwise limits spcwl  Software clockwise limits
pccwl––Switch counter clockwise limits spccwlSoftware counter clockwise limits
3.7.2 Polarization Adjustment
The polarization can rotate toward CW or CCW direction by pressing the CW or CCW key so
as to adjust the linear polarization angle. If the polarizer is needed to stop rotating , it will be
done only by pressing the corresponding key. While the antenna rotates to the limit position
(including touching the limit switch or to software limit), the polarizer stops rotating and the
corresponding limit indication is displayed in the item of limit status so as to draw everybody’s
attention to it.
Note: While the polarizer rotates to the limit position (including touching the limit switch or to
software limit), the polarizer stops rotating and the direction indication will automatically
disappear. At this time, the polarization will not rotate and the direction indication will not be
displayed on the screen by pressing the direction key again.

4. Monitoring Mode

If any key is pressed, ACU will enter the “Monitoring” mode when the startup message is
displayed on the screen during enabling process (Section 3.2.). At this time, the main menu for
the monitor will be displayed on the screen, as shown in Fig. 10.

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Fig.10 Main Menu for Monitor

The menu is used in the monitoring mode for the convenience of set and checkup of the
parameters. If necessary, there are several stages of menus sometimes and specific operation
will be described in the following. Confirm the states by pressing the “” key after the
parameters or “selection item” digits are entered, which will show that it is effective. If there is
an error for entry, press the “MON” key for elimination, then enter them again. This process is
suitable for each stage of menu, which will not be described later.
4.1 Parameters Set Mode
Press the key “1” when displaying the main menu, the digit will be displayed following
“select:”, then press the key “”, ACU will enter the Parameters Set Mode. LCD display is
shown in Fig.11.

Select the different digit, press the key “” and the system will enter the different submenu.

Fig.11 Parameters Set Menu

4.1.1 Encoder Setup
The angle value displayed on ACU will be a random one after the resolver is installed, which
can't represent the real Az.,El. and Pol. angles of the antenna. Therefore, the angle must be
directly calibration. The easier method for the calibration is satellite calibration method. First
point the antenna to a satellite which the orbit longitude shall have been known, then calculate
the actual azimuth, elevation and needed polarization angles by means of the angle of ACU,
the calibration is completed after inputting them.

Press the keys “1” and ““ under the Parameter Set Menu, ACU will enter the Angle
Calibration Set Menu, as shown in Fig.12.

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Fig.12 Set Menu for Angle Calibration

The blink cursor indicates the angle input position and the displayed angle is the current
azimuth, elevation and polarization values of the encoder. Input the real azimuth, elevation and
polarization angles which are calculated according to the above method by pressing the key
“” of the antenna and the cursor is switched to the next angle input position. The cursor
position can be switched directly by pressing the key “” when the angle is not needed to
correct. It will return to the previous menu by pressing the key “EXIT” after all the correction
is completed.

The input method of above parameter is suitable for each menu and that of other parameters
will refer to this section.
4.1.2 Software Limit Set
Press the key “2” and then press the key “” when the parameter set menu is displayed on
ACU, ACU will then enter the Software Limit Set Mode, now the display on the screen is
shown in Fig.13. The purpose for the Set Software Limit is that additional protection is
provided with the antenna when the antenna is operated by means of ACU. In general, the
position of the software limit is set before the switch is limited and the parameter input method
refers to Section 4.1.1.

Fig.13 Software Limit Set Menu

4.1.3 Satellite Position Preset
Preset Mode allows that the positions of 50 satellites can be storied in ACU and the satellite
positions stored through this method can be used in the satellite designation mode under the
operation condition. Each set of the parameters include: the satellite number,(1 ～50), satellite
longitude, the azimuth and elevation angles of the station relative to the satellite.

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Fig.14 Satellite Preset Menu

Press the keys “3” and “” under the Parameter Set Menu, ACU will enter the Satellite
Position Preset Mode as shown in Fig 14. Press the key “” after inputting the satellite
number at the place of the cursor and the cursor is switched to the first parameter of the group,
and the cursor will return to the input position of the satellite number after inputting each
parameter one by one and pressing the key “” (Press the key “” directly and it will
switched to the next parameter if it is not needed to correct the data). The display will be
directly switched to the input menu of satellite number from 6 to 50.
4.1.4 Tracking Parameters Set
Input the key “4 ”, press the key “” under the parameter and ACU will enter the Tracking
Parameters Set Menu. The display on the screen is shown as Fig. 15.

Fig.15 Tracking Parameters Set Menu

Four parameters are required to be inputted for the tracking parameter set mode: azimuth step
size, elevation step size, dropout level and protect threshold.

Both Az. and El. step sizes mean the length of which Az. and El. axes of the antenna rotate
every step during the tracking process and allowed values are from 1 to 255. Both Az. and El.
step sizes should be determined depending on the travel speed and aperture of antenna as well
as the operation frequency bands of the satellite in the practical applications in order to get a
good tracking result.

The dropout level means the value of signal variety for ACU startup track. When the value of
signal variety of the tracking receiver is higher than it, ACU will start a track. The allowed
value of the dropout level is 0―6, which is the voltage value with unit in volt.

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The protection threshold means the threshold level that ACU stops tracking and protects the
antenna. Sometimes, the signal level of the tracking receiver will largely decrease because of
the channels and the signal shall be lost if the antenna continues to track the target, the
protection threshold has been set in the design. When the signal level of the tracking receiver is
lower than the protection threshold, ACU doesn't enable the tracking and the antenna is in the
protection status. When the signal level is recovered and is higher than the protection threshold,
ACU will continue to track the target again. The allowed range of the protection threshold is
0―8V.
4.1.5 Communication Parameters Set
Input the key “5”, press the key “” under the parameter and ACU will enter the
Communication Parameters Set Menu. The display on the screen is shown as Fig. 16.

Fig.16 Communication Parameters Set Menu

Communication parameters set menu set serial port parameters of ACU, these parameters must
be set correctly when remote mode is used. These parameters include baud rate, parity, byte
size and device address of ACU.
4.2 Controller Select
Press the key “2” when displaying the main menu, the digit will be displayed following
“select:”, then press the key “”, ACU will enter the Controller Select Mode. LCD display is
shown in Fig.17.

Fig.17 Controller Select Menu

ACU control mode can be selected under Controller Select Menu, Local means ACU local
control, All operations and display can be realized by itself. Remote means ACU controlled by
computer via serial port. Referring to Section 10 in details about computer control command.

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4.3 Angle Calculation

Press the key “3” when displaying the main menu, the digit will be displayed following
“select:”, then press the key “”, ACU will enter the Angle Calculation Menu. LCD display is
shown in Fig.18.

Fig.18 Angle Calculation Mode

The fixed orbital longitude and the azimuth and elevation angles of the satellite corresponding
to the station can be calculated by means of the station longitude and latitude under the angle
calculation mode in order to use in the angle calibration of the encoder or satellite preset.

5. ACU Interface

All the input to ACU is realized through the plug and socket on the rear panel, which is shown
as Fig.19.

Fig.19 Illustrated Diagram of ACU Rear Panel

5.1 Signal Level
The signal level of tracking receiver is sent to ACU through the socket. The DC level in the
input signal range is 0 ～10V.
5.2 Signal of Angle Sensor (Azimuth/Elevation/Polarization)
The singles of the azimuth, elevation and polarization angles are sent to ACU through the
socket.

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5.3 Control Status Signals

5.3.1 Remote Control of Supervisory Computer(COM)
The connection of ACU with the supervisory computer is realized by the socket. The control
commands of the supervisory computer to ACU and the response of ACU to the supervisory
computer are finished by RS-232.
5.3.2 Control to ADU (CONTROL OUT)
The control command of ACU is sent to ADU through the socket.
5.4 Power
5.4.1 Power Input (220V/50Hz)
The 220V, 50Hz AC power required by ACU is provided to ACU through the socket.
5.4.2 Fuse
The fuse of 1.5A is provided for the fuse socket.
5.5 Ground Terminal
The ground terminal should be connected with the grounding.

6. Maintenance of ACU

6.1 General
ACU is designed on the basis of single-chip microcomputer and we pay a special attention to
its quality during the design, manufacture, test and installation, so it is of higher reliability. If
there is abnormal during operation, the customer should make clear whether there is something
wrong with operation or with equipment itself. If there is a trouble with the equipment,
troubleshooting should be made according to this instruction. If it does not work, resolve the
problem by the technical personnel. Don't repair it at will.
6.2 Connection Wire of Socket
Check whether the connection is reliable and the screws of the connector are fastened.
6.3 Power
220V AC power will provide +12V, -12V and +5V DC voltage by a switch power module for
the main board. If there is something wrong with ACU, check the power first.
6.4 Main Board
If there is trouble with the board, it is better to send it to us for repair.
6.5 Guide for Trouble Shooting
The following table (Table 1) will help you for the trouble shooting.

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Table 1. Trouble shooting Guide

Trouble Check Direction
ACU doesn't Fuse
The indicator doesn't work
work Switch power

The encoder is Angle unsuitability The plug and socket of the sensor
abnormal Change an angle Re-calibrate the angle
Can't control Connection wires between ACU and ADU
ACU can drive the antenna
the antenna ADU ACU/1oc switch
Receiver level is normal, but
Check the set of threshold level
doesn't track

Tracking is The track doesn't stop, but the The weather is too bad
abnormal level of receiver doesn't increase Track on the sub-lobe

No maximum signal can be

The track step is not suitable
tracked

7. Description of ADU Operation

ADU is mainly used to control azimuth, elevation and polarization motors, which drives the
antenna. The control of ACU to the antenna is also realized by ADU. The front panel of ADU
is illustrated in Figure20.

Fig.20 Illustrated Diagram of ADU

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7.1 Power Switch

380V 3 phase power On/Off switch is provided for the purpose of protection. The switch is a
automatic circuit breaker, which will automatically cut off when there is short-circuit in ADU
or the motor is over-flow.

Note: Don’t blindly apply the power once again when the switch is automatically off. It doesn’t
apply the power until the fault is found and cleared.
7.2 Control Switch (ACU/LOC)
When ACU/LOC switch is on the right side, ADU is in the local control mode. The antenna
rotation can be controlled by the switch on the front panel of ADU.

When ACU/LOC is on the left side, ADU is under the control of ACU.
7.3 Control Switch of Direction (CW/CCW, UP/DOWN)
Turn the switches CW/CCW or UP/DOWN, the antenna will rotate towards the corresponding
direction. It will stop rotating when the switch is on the “OFF”.
7.4 Speed Control
The speed control switch is used to switch the drive speed of the antenna azimuth and
elevation. The drive speed of the antenna is the low speed when the switch is in the L status
and it is the high speed when the switch is in H status.
7.5 Polarization Adjustment (L/C, PCW/PCCW)
L/C switch is used to adjust the polarization mode: The polarization mode is switched to the
linear polarization when the switch is in L position the antenna will automatically stop rotating
when it reaches the linear polarization position; the polarization rotation in CW or CCW can be
controlled by PCW/PCCW switch so as to adjust the linear polarization angle when it is in the
linear polarization mode.
7.6 Emergency Stop Switch
The internal power (DC) of the driver is cut off by pressing the emergency stop switch when it
is required to stop the antenna rotating under the emergent situation. Rotate the emergency stop
switch in CW to release it and restore the internal power of the drive.
7.7 Parameter Set of transistor inverter
AC transistor inverter is used for the internal power drive and speed adjustment in ADU, which
is provided for both azimuth and elevation. There are a lot of adjustable parameters for AC
transistor inverter, but here only give some which can be corrected by the customers and others
can not be corrected at will, preventing the human and equipment from damage. The detailed
description about the transistor inverter is referred to “FRENIC-Mini” Operation Manual.

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7.7.1 Low-speed (Constant Speed) Frequency Set

The picture of the travel mode is displayed on LED after the transducer inverter is powered on.
The frequency can be directly set by the keys “↑” and “↓” on the keyboard of its panel and set
frequency value is displayed on LED.. The frequency value can be stored by pressing the key
FUNC/DATA after it is determined (the frequency with low speed is set to be 15Hz when it is
out of factory).
7.7.2 High-speed Frequency Set
Press the key PRG after the transducer inverter is powered on and select “1. Data Set” by the
keys “↑” and “↓”, press the key “FUNC/DATA” and select the function code “C05” by the
keys “↑” and “↓”, press the key “FUNC/DATA” again and set the high-speed frequency to the
required value by the keys “↑” and “↓”, then confirm that store them by pressing the key
“FUNC/DATA”. Finally, it will return to the travel mode picture by pressing the key “PRG”
(the frequency with high speed is set to be 50Hz when it is out of factory).
7.7.3 Deceleration Time Set
The deceleration time means the time from the travel frequency to the stop (0Hz) required by
the transducer inverter. Its set method is as follows: Press the key “PRG” and select “1. Date
Set” by the keys “↑” and “↓”, press the key “FUNC/DATA” and select the function code
“F08” by the keys “↑” and “↓”, then press the key “FUNC/DATA” again and select the
parameter values by the keys “↑” and “↓”, confirm that store them by pressing the key
“FUNC/DATA”. Finally, it will return to the travel mode picture by pressing the key “PRG”
(the deceleration time is set to be 1s when it is out of factory).

8 Input / Output signal Description of ADU

The connection of ADU with the external equipment is realized through the line bank X1 and
X2. Its detailed definition is shown in “Cable Connection Table”.

9 Maintenance of ADU

Note: Unprofessional persons mustn’t open it for maintenance because of 380V high
voltage in ADU.

This product is not allowed to be repaired by the customer because of its complex structure and
high modularization of ADU. Check the peripheral cable, power supply and motor, etc when
the equipment doesn’t normally operate. Please record the fault phenomenon and contact with
us if there is something wrong for the equipment.

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10. Communication Interface Description

The communication of ACU with the supervisory computer is provided, which can be remotely
controlled by the supervisory computer.
10.1 Interface Format
 Physical interface：RS-232 Series Interface

 Communication Mode: Asynchronous communication mode is adopt, ASCII code

 Character format: one start bit, eight data bits (ASCII code), one stop bit, no parity

 Equipment Address ： ACU has the equipment addresses of available address code
ranging from 1 to 254. In this instruction it assumes that the equipment address of ACU
is 120

 Baud Rate：38.4 Kbps ,19.2Kbps,9.6Kbps,4.8 Kbps available

10.2 Command Format
The series interface of equipment operates at half-duplex mode, which does not send the data
actively. The associated data are returned in accordance with the requirements only when the
message and address sent from the main controller conforms.

10.2.1 Transmit Message Format

The transmission messages are divided into three kinds: command, response and
telecommunication error (fault).

The command messages are received by ACU; the response messages which are sent by ACU
respond to the received commands; the communication errors are also sent by ACU, including
various errors of command and response messages occurred in the process of transmission and
implementation.

The total transmission message format is:

Start character—equipment address—data （command/response/error）— end character

Associated special characters are defined as follows:

Start End
Messages
character（ASCII） character（ASCII）

commands <（3CH） CR（0DH）

response >（3EH） LF（0AH）

Errors >（3EH） LF（0AH）

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10.2.2 Command /response Message Format

The command/response commands are divided into two kinds: control commands and inquiry
commands.

10.2.2.1 Control Commands

 Control command for pointing:<120/AZ_123.88,EL_34.25(CR)

Response： >120/AZ_123.88,EL_034.25(LF)

 Start tracking command: <120/TRACK(CR)

Response： >120/TRACK_ON(LF)

 Standby command: <120/STANDBY(CR)

Response： >120/STANDBY(LF)

 Polarization control command: <120/POL_66.8(CR)

Response： >120/ POL_66.8 (LF)

10.2.2.2 Status Inquiry

The current operation status can be understood by this status inquiry command such as current

azimuth, elevation, polarization, signal level and operation status, etc.

 Status inquiry command: <120/STATUS_?(CR)

Response: >120/AZ_123.88,EL_023.85,POL_33.6,AGC_6.58,STA_ABCD(LF)

Where, AZ , EL and POL are respectively the current azimuth , elevation and
polarization with degrees in unit; A、B、C and D are the operation mode and status of
antenna, the detailed instruction is as follows:

A is the rotation status of antenna, its byte format is A=01fedcba

a is Azimuth CW Rotation sign（0 indicates Stop, and 1 indicates Rotation）

b is Azimuth CCW Rotation sign（0 indicates Stop, and 1 indicates Rotation）

c is Elevation UP Rotation sign（0 indicates Stop, and 1 indicates Rotation）

d is Elevation Down Rotation sign（0 indicates Stop, and 1 indicates Rotation）

e is Polarization CW Rotation sign（0 indicates Stop, and 1 indicates Rotation）

f is Polarization CCW Rotation sign（0 indicates Stop, and 1 indicates Rotation）

B is the limit status of antenna limit switch, and its byte format is B=01fedcba

a is Azimuth CW Limit sign（0 indicates it has no limit and 1 indicates it has limit）

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b is Azimuth CCW Limit sign（0 indicates it has no limit and 1 indicates it has limit）

c is Elevation UP Limit sign（0 indicates it has no limit and 1 indicates it has limit）

d is Elevation Down Limit sign （ 0 indicates it has no limit and 1 indicates it has
limit）

e is Polarization CW Limit sign （ 0 indicates it has no limit and 1 indicates it has

limit）

f is Polarization CCW Limit sign （ 0 indicates it has no limit and 1 indicates it has
limit）

C is the soft limit status of antenna, and its byte format is C=01fedcba

a is Azimuth CW Limit sign（0 indicates it has no limit and 1 indicates it has limit）

b is Azimuth CCW Limit sign（0 indicates it has no limit and 1 indicates it has limit）

c is Elevation UP Limit sign（0 indicates it has no limit and 1 indicates it has limit）

d is Elevation Down Limit sign （ 0 indicates it has no limit and 1 indicates it has
limit）

e is Polarization CW Limit sign （ 0 indicates it has no limit and 1 indicates it has

limit）

f is Polarization CCW Limit sign （ 0 indicates it has no limit and 1 indicates it has
limit）

D is the operation mode of ACU and its byte format is D=01fedcba

 cba is the operation mode of ACU and its code is defined as follows:

000: Standby

001: Manual control (This mode is valid only under the local control of ACU)

010: Step track OK

011: Step track fault (Unlock)

100: Pointing (Include polarization pointing)

101: Satellite Selection (This mode is valid only under the local control of ACU)

110: Polarization control (This mode is valid only under the local control of ACU)

 d is operation status of ADU (0 indicates ADU fault and 1 indicates ADU is OK)

 e is Local/ACU status of ADU（0 indicates Local Control and 1 indicates controlled by

ACU）

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 f is Local/Remote status of ACU （ 0 indicates Local Control and 1 indicates Remote

Control）
10.2.2.3 Error Message Format
Response: >120/ER_NN(LF)

Where, NN：01 is an illegal command（UNRECOGNIZABLE COMMAND）

02 is an invalid parameter（INVALID PARAMETER）

03 is an illegal remote control（EQUIPMENT IN LOCAL）

04 indicates that the equipment is in busy（EQUIPMENT BUSY）

10.3 Instruction for Control Command

The operation modes for the local control of ACU are: Standby, Manual, Step track, Pointing
and Satellite selection.

The operation modes for the remote control of ACU are: Standby, Step track and Pointing.

The remote/local mode of ACU is set in the local status of ACU and can be held when the
power is cut. When ACU in the local status, the only command it can be implemented is Status
inquiry command and returns current status of antenna. If other commands are received, it will
return an illegal remote control error. The default operation mode of power-on when ACU is in
remote is the standby status. When a tracking command is received, ACU will operate the
antenna tracking the satellite according to the signal level presented by tracking receiver and it
will return to standby when receives a Standby command. ACU will control the antenna travel
according to the pointing angle after ACU receives the pointing command and ACU return to
the standby status after the pointing is completed. The pointing command parameters must give
the azimuth and elevation angles simultaneously, if it is necessary to control an axis, the
pointing angle of another axis should be the current angle of antenna. ACU can not implement
the command and returns to the error status (equipment in busy) if it receives the control
commands except the standby command in the process of pointing. When a polarization
control command is received, ACU will control the antenna polarization according to the
polarization pointing angle and return to standby after the pointing is completed. ACU also can
not implement the command and returns to the error status (equipment in busy) if it receives
the control commands except the standby command in the process of polarization pointing.

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Cable Connection of 39107-DT Antenna Control System

CABLE 1 CABLE 2
ACU ACU
Supervisory Computer
SIGNAL LEVEL Tracking Receiver COM
RS-232
DB-9S DB-9S
1 + 2(Rx) 3
5 - 3(Tx) 2
5(GND) 5

CABLE 3 CABLE 4
ACU
ACU Az. Resolver
220V Power Supply AZIMUTH
220V/50Hz 28XZ10-5
DB-15S
L Line 1 D1（S1）
N Neutral 9 D2（S3）
G Grounding 3 Z1（R1）
11 Z2（R3）
7 Z3（R2）
14 Z4（R4）

CABLE 5 CABLE 6
ACU ACU
El. Revolver Polarization Revolver
ELEVATION POLARIZATION
28XZ10-5 28XZ10-5
DB-15S DB-15S
1 D1（S1） 1 D1（S1）
9 D2（S3） 9 D2（S3）
3 Z1（R1） 4 Z1（R1）
11 Z2（R3） 11 Z2（R3）
7 Z3（R2） 5 Z3（R2）
14 Z4（R4） 14 Z4（R4）

CABLE 11 CABLE 8
ADU ACU ADU
Wire connecting Pol. Motor CONTROL OUT PLC Port0
terminal XT1 DB-15P DB-9P
1 Single-Color 3（RS-485+） 3
2 Dual-Color(1) 8（RS-485-） 8
3 Dual-Color(2) 5（GND） 5

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CABLE 9 CABLE 10
ADU ADU
Wire connecting Az. Motor Wire connecting El. Motor
terminal F2 terminal F3
L1 U L1 U
L2 V L2 V
L3 W L3 W
PE housing PE housing

CABLE 12 &13 CABLE 14

ADU ADU
Az. and El、Pol
Wire connecting 380V Power Supply
Wire connecting
Limit Switch terminal F1
terminal X2
1 CW switch NC L1 Phase-wire A
2 CCW switch NC L2 Phase-wire B
3 UP switch NC L3 Phase-wire C
4 DOWN switch NC N Neutral
5 PCW switch NC PE Grounding
6 PCCW switch NC
8,9,10 Six switches COM
Note:
1. If the variety direction of azimuth, elevation or polarization angles is not consistent
with the actual rotary direction of the antenna, exchange the relevant connection wire
of the resolver as follows: R1（Z1） ←→ R2（Z3）, R3（Z2） ←→ R4（Z4）
2. D3（S2）is short-circuited with D4（S4）before resolvers are installed.
3. If the actual rotation direction of antenna azimuth and elevation angles is not
consistent with the direction marked on ACU panel, exchange any two cores of the
relevant connection wires of motor.

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