MVS Series Antennas

Operating Instructions
March 2007
Version 3.5

!! CAUTION !!
Antennas are typically shipped fully configured for a network. Changing data in the antenna controller may render
the antenna inoperable. Change controller settings with caution.
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 Powerup
TracStar Controller Menu Grid
Please Wait 1.2 & 1.8M Motor
Drive Feed ONLY
1.4 1.5
GPS Compass
1.3
POL

Monitor Loading 1.1 1.2

1.0 1.3 1.4
Check Ready Page Set Ref Set Data
Please Wait GPS Compass
Please Wait Satellite Satellite

2.2
2.0 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.5
Satellite
User Setup Jog Page Ref Sat VS / Lock LST
Parameter
Factory Only

3.4 3.5
3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3
Modem/ Move/RF
Tech Setup Set Option Set Test Level/Motor
Antenna / Polarity Safe

3.7 3.8
3.6
Geograph-ical LNB
Az Stow
Area Gain

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

Diagnostic Axis Angles Factory Modem Scan Hits Tilt Angles
Only

4.K
4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J
SFE
Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width
SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U

El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 QUICK START USERS GUIDE
IFL
(Inter Facility Link Cable)
IDU
ODU
ƒ WHAT TO EXPECT
P ACU ƒ The antenna has a self-calibration and
BUC TX – (RED)
BUC
PE ACU startup routine. User intervention is not
ED PWR
GPS DE
ANT MOD PC IDD
required after the initiation of this process.
Under normal operating conditions the
50-60 Hz
GPS
ES 110-220V AC

COMPASS ST Controller / Power

Single Phase
antenna will determine its absolute location,
COMPASS
TA find its predetermined reference satellite,
LNB AL then find and lock onto the desired data
satellite. Satellite LOCK can be determined by
LNB
L
SAT MODEM
SAT MODEM
SERIAL
SERIAL LAN DISPLAY a message on the display unit showing LOCK
BASE
TX
TX
RX
RX EQUIPMENT
LAN
EQUIPMENT
UNIT
DISPLAY
UNIT XXX.X with XXX.X being the desired satellite.
ƒ PERFORMANCE TIPS
RX – (BLUE) ƒ If after a number of unsuccessful scans or
several minutes have passed and no “LOCK”
ƒ NOTE THE FOLLOWING WARNING indication is present on the display:
ƒ Turn off power and check cable and power
ƒ Do NOT connect or disconnect the RG6 Coaxial cables or antenna connections to all equipment, being careful
controller cable while power is applied to any connected equipment. to observe all warnings. Ensure the
Turn off all power before connecting or removing cables. Failure to do satellite modem is connected properly.
so may cause damage to the system. Reapply Power.
ƒ Ensure there is a clear, unobstructed view
ƒ TURN KEY OPERATION towards the equator relative to the
ƒ ON antenna’s position.
ƒ Check leveling of antenna. Auto-correction
ƒ Connect antenna as shown above – (the MOD-SERIAL cable is
software will accommodate up to ±10o of
required for modems using GPS input. The cable may be a DB9-DB9 error in the mounting plane of the
or a DB9-RJ45 w/a RJ45 jumper cable, depending on modem style.) antenna. Begin the process again.
ƒ Apply power from the tabletop power supply or the 1U rack mount ƒ If the controller display shows “LOCK” and
power supply, which ever applies. Voice is available and Internet access is
ƒ Once the control panel interface displays “READY”, press “+” and not available, check IP addressing of your
hold for 2 seconds. computer and set to “DHCP”.

ƒ OFF
ƒ Press the MAIN button until the display reads “READY”
ƒ Press the “-” button and hold for 2 seconds
ƒ Remove power from the antenna by turning off power to the power
supply or the 1U rack mount panel, which ever applies.
ƒ Once power is removed, disconnect any cables necessary for
transporting the antenna.
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 Using the Antenna
ƒ The TracStar control system is resident
on the antenna.
ƒ No data is stored in the controller
interface units.
ƒ Either the IDD with the ‘Blue Box’ or the
1RU controller interface serve as I/O
devices for the user and VSAT modem
as required.
The desktop controller’s
IDD and the 1RU
rackmount controller
serve as controller
interface devices to the
antenna based TracStar
controller system.

OR
TracStar
Controller
System

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 Contents

1. Theory of Operation
2. Antenna Setup Options
3. Antenna Operations and Display Unit Instructions

This manual and its contents are considered proprietary intellectual property of TracStar
Systems, Inc. Unauthorized use or distribution is specifically prohibited. Contents are subject
to change without notice. Contents are protected by law.

Copyright 2004, TracStar Systems, Inc.

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 Using the Manual

ƒ Click on HOME / HOUSE symbol to

return to INDEX page
IMPORTANT ƒ Denotes information TracStar feels is
important for product operation.
ƒ Number of times operator must touch
ARROW 1X
MAIN 2X respective keypad position to accomplish
the direction(s) being given.
ƒ PgUP / PgDn navigates the MVS Manual
PgUP / PgDn by decreasing or increasing the page
number respectively.

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 BASIC Operation

Antenna Description The Standard Satellite Acquisition Process

ƒ Three axis, polarization over elevation over azimuth ƒ Upon power up and deployment, the following
ƒ Configurable for operation on most satellites acquisition sequence takes place:
ƒ Designed for simple operation, performs precise ƒ Compass aligns the antenna with south (if in
antenna to satellite alignment with the push of a the northern hemisphere, to the north if in the
button or a switch southern hemisphere)
ƒ Pedestal Description: ƒ Antenna acquires GPS for high precision
ƒ High precision motors with optical encoders geographic location information
ƒ Very low backlash drive system ƒ Antenna precisely sets elevation angle and
sweeps through a selected reference satellite,
ƒ Each antenna is fully integrated with monitoring signal characteristics of the
ƒ GPS reference satellite
ƒ Compass ƒ Antenna peaks on reference satellite until the
ƒ DVB Receiver center of the antenna beam is located as an
ƒ Base level sensor alignment reference. Antenna then peaks on
ƒ Antenna Control System with User Interface the satellite of interest and performs a high
precision alignment to the satellite
ƒ Antenna sends GPS to satellite modem (if
applicable)
ƒ Satellite modem initiates contact with network
operations center

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 Theory of Operation

Antenna Description DirectPoint Acquisition Description

ƒ DirectPointTM technology closely couples with the ƒ Upon power up and deployment, the following
satellite modem thus enhancing the satellite acquisition sequence takes place:
acquisition accuracy and reducing the startup time. ƒ Compass aligns the antenna with south (if in
The antenna goes directly to the data satellite and the northern hemisphere, to the north if in the
using enhanced communications capability with southern hemisphere)
intelligent modems is able to acquire, lock and peak ƒ Antenna acquires GPS data for high precision
on the specific satellite without the traditional pre- geographic location information
alignment (reference satellite) stage.
ƒ Using DirectPointTM and bypassing the selected
reference satellite, the antenna pointing
algorithm precisely scans to the selected data
satellite
ƒ Monitoring signal characteristics specific to this
The DirectPoint mode is invoked by setting “10000” as data satellite, the antenna peaks on the center
the Lock Method Word in the User Setup Page 2.4 of the satellite beam and performs a high
and “iDirect” (or other 2-way communication precision alignment to this satellite
modems) as the “Modem” in Tech Setup Page 3.4. ƒ After completion of the peaking sequence GPS
data is sent to the modem to enable transmit
ƒ The modem can then automatically initiate
contact with the network operations center
and be commissioned into the network

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 IFL CABLE CONNECTIONS

There are two different types of coaxial connectors on the IFL cables. The cable
connecting to the antenna is shown below. The two-piece connection allows for
the O-ring seal in the smaller nut to be placed on the F Type connector first. Once
the cable is connected, the smaller nut is tightened against the cable end allowing
the O-ring to provide a moisture proof seal.

TRANSMIT

RECEIVE

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 Antenna Setup Options

1. Quick Setup
1. This setup is performed for an antenna system to be used in a geographical region for the first time.
2. The user has known Reference Satellite information.
3. The user does not have Reference Satellite frequencies.

2. Quick Setup Reference from Script

1. This setup is performed for an antenna system to be used in a geographical region for the first time.
2. The user has a script, i.e., orbital positions and frequencies exist for the Reference Satellites and
therefore can be entered into the antenna controller.

3. Quick Setup Reference Using SkyScan

1. This setup is performed for an antenna system to be used in a geographical region for the first time.
2. There is no information for Reference Satellites.

4. After the Reference Satellites are input, the following criteria should be considered in
selecting them.
1. There can be up to 12 Reference Satellites in the library. A general rule is to select 3-4.
2. The antenna “rated” the satellites during the ScanSky. Reference satellite positions ending with the
letter “A” are the most desirable, then “B”, then “C”. “Z” indicates that sufficient carrier power was
not found.
3. Try to select satellites that are low in the orbital ARC (east or west of the users longitude position),
i.e., lower on the horizon is better.

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 1. Quick Setup Reference – Known Reference Satellites
Step Function Action Display Page

1. Power up antenna Turn on power at ACU READY

2. Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY

IMPORTANT
(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP,[Code 0]
+ to code 13, Enter Tech Setup [CODE 13]
Main 2x READY

3. (Input Reference Satellites Page 1.1) From Ready page: READY

NOTE: Select Ref 61.5 Satellite Arrow 1x SetREF, 61.5
Select Ref 119.0 Satellite + or – through Ref Sat List XXX.X
ENTER SetREF, 119.0
The factory default setting Factory Default is AUTO + or – through Ref Sat List XXX.X
is for AUTO. The system Enter
Main READY
will select a reference
satellite that is optimum for 4. (Input data satellite parameters From READY page: READY
Page 1.2) Arrow 2x SELECT DATA
your GPS position. Toggle between SatA and SatB + or – [SatA] or [SatB]
Input orbital position for SatA + or – XXX.X
Input orbital position for SatB Enter

Locate the antenna so that

it has an unobstructed
view of the orbital arc.

Orient the antenna so that

it comes up generally to
the south (if located north
of equator), north (if
located south of equator).

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 2. Quick Setup Reference – Known Reference Satellites – NON CONUS
Step Function Action Display Page

1. Power up antenna Turn on power at ACU READY

2. Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY

IMPORTANT
(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP,[Code 0]
+ to code 13, Enter Tech Setup [CODE 13]
Main 2x READY

3. Clear existing satellite data. From READY page READY

NOTE: (Page 3.2) Main 2x TECH SETUP [Code 13]
Arrow 2x SET TEST, [NONE]
+ or – to [CLEAR REF DATA]
The factory default setting Enter [CANCEL]
is for AUTO. The system + [RUN NOW]
Enter READY
will select a reference
satellite that is optimum for 4. Input reference satellite parameters. From READY page READY
(Page 2.3) Main 1x USER SETUP
your GPS position. Go to reference satellites entry page Arrow 3x [Rs 1]
Enter [XXX.X]
+ or – to Ref Sat Long [XXX.X]
Locate the antenna so that ENTER [XXX.X]
it has an unobstructed Leave both default frequencies 10799 - to [10799] [10799]
Set scan type to Freq ENTER [SS]
view of the orbital arc. + TO [Freq] [Freq]
ENTER
Repeat, up to 12 Ref satellites
Orient the antenna so that
5. Run Frequency Scan From READY page READY
it comes up generally to (Page 3.2 – Set Test/Freq Scan) Main 2x TECH SETUP, [Code 13]
the south (if located north Arrow 2x SET TEST, [NONE]
+ or – to [SCAN FREQ]
of equator), north (if ENTER [cancel]
located south of equator). + [RUN NOW]
Enter READY

*If IDLE SAT shows 0.0, 6. (Input Reference Satellites Page 1.1) From Ready page: READY
Select RefX Satellite Arrow 1x SetREF, X
then Satellite Select RefY Satellite + or – through Ref Sat List XXX.X
Configuration has not ENTER SetREF, Y
+ or – through Ref Sat List XXX.X
been performed and Enter
system will err. Main READY

7. (Input data satellite parameters From READY page: READY

Page 1.2) Arrow 2x SELECT DATA
Toggle between SatA and SatB + or – [SatA] or [SatB]
Input orbital position for SatA + or – XXX.X

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Input orbital position for SatB Enter
 3. Setup Quick Reference: From A Script
Step Function Action Display Page

1. Power up antenna Turn on power at ACU READY

2. Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY

(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP [Code 0]
+ to code 13, ENTER Tech Setup [CODE 13]
IMPORTANT Main 2x READY

3. Clear existing satellite data. From READY page READY

(Page 3.2) Main 2x TECH SETUP [Code 13]
Arrow 2x SET TEST, [NONE]
NOTE: + or – to [CLEAR REF DATA]
ENTER [cancel]
+ [RUN NOW]
Locate the antenna so that ENTER READY
it has an unobstructed 4. Input reference satellite parameters From READY page READY
view of the orbital arc. (Page 2.3) Main 1x USER SETUP
Arrow 3x [Rs 1]
Select Reference Satellite 1 ENTER
Orient the antenna so that Input orbital position for Ref 1 + or – then ENTER [XXX.X]
Input primary frequency for Ref1 + or – then ENTER [XXXXX]
it comes up generally to Input secondary freq. for Ref1 + or – then ENTER [XXXXX]
the south (if located north Repeat, up to 12 Ref satellites + or – then ENTER [Rs2]

of equator), north (if 5. (Input reference satellites From READY page: READY
Page 1.1) Arrow 1x Set Ref
located south of equator). Select RefX satellite + or – then ENTER XXX.X
Select RefY satellite + or – then ENTER XXX..X

6. Input data satellite parameters. From READY page READY

(Page 1.2) Arrow 2x SELECT DATA
Toggle between SatA and SatB + or – then Enter [SatA] or [SatB]
Input orbital position for SatA + or – then Enter XXX.X
Input orbital position for SatB + or – then Enter XXX.X

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 4. Setup Quick Reference Using SkyScan

Step Function Action Display Page

1. Power up antenna Turn on power at ACU READY

2. Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY

IMPORTANT
(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP, [Code 0]
+ to code 13, Enter Tech Setup, [CODE 13]
Main 2x

NOTE: 3. Clear existing satellite data. From READY page READY

(Page 3.2) Main 2x TECH SETUP, [Code 13]
Arrow 2x SET TEST, [NONE]
Locate the antenna so that + or – to [CLEAR REF DATA]
ENTER [cancel]
it has an unobstructed + [RUN NOW]
view of the orbital arc. ENTER READY

4. Initiate ScanSky function: From SET TEST page SET TEST, [NONE]
+ or – to [SCAN Sky]
Orient the antenna so that ENTER [cancel]
it comes up generally to + [RUN NOW]
the south (if located north ENTER Initiates Sky Scan

of equator), north (if 5. Input reference satellites From READY page: READY
(Page 1.1) Arrow 1x Set Ref
located south of equator). Select RefX satellite + or – then ENTER XXX.X
Select RefY satellite + or – then ENTER XXX.X

6. Input data satellite parameters. From READY page READY

(Page 1.2) Arrow 2x SELECT DATA
Toggle between SatA and SatB + or – then ENTER [SatA] or [SatB]
Input orbital position for SatA + or - then ENTER XXX.X
Input orbital position for SatB + or – then ENTER XXX.X

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 Technical Manual DATA Presentation

Trac Star Systems MVS SERIES ACU

READY: (+up –dwn) IMPORTANT

IDLE SatA @72
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAYSELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
There are four distinct groupings of
ENTER
+
functions in the operation of the
RUN MAIN

- TracStar Auxiliary Control Unit (ACU).

This manual will discuss each of these
Main
MVS Display Layout
groups (Ready Page, User Setup, Tech
Monitor 1.1 1.2
Setup and Diagnostics) individually.
Powerup Check 1.0 Set Ref Set Data 1.3 1.4
Please Wait Ready Page GPS Compass
Please Wait Satellite Satellite

During actual ACU operation, the

2.0 2.1
2.2
2.3 2.4 2.5
various sections are selected buy
pushing the MAIN button the
Satellite
User Setup Jog Page Rs Peak/Ref LST
Parameter
Factory Only

appropriate number of times thus

3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3
3.4
Modem/
3.5
Move/RF
moving “vertically” to select the
desired group function. Hereafter, the
Tech Setup Set Option Set Test Level/Motor
Antenna Safe

block diagram will be shown for each

3.6
Az Stow
3.7
Geograph-ical
3.8
LNB individual function without the other
groups functions being represented.
Area Gain

4.0
Diagnostic
4.A
Axis Angles
4.B 4.C
Modem
4.D
Scan Hits
4.E
Tilt Angles Regardless of what operation is
displayed in the ACU display panel,
4.K
returning to the MAIN or MASTER
menu may always be accomplished by
4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J
SFE
Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFR

continually pressing MAIN until

4.L
azEr
4.M
elEr
4.N
plEr
4.O
Az>EncSF
4.P
Az>psf
4.Q
El>EncSF
“READY:” appears.

4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U

El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 MVS ACU Unit Display and Layout
Places the antenna in
operational mode green
START/
LED on top) or idle (green
STOP
LED on bottom)

MAIN steps through the

menu vertically
DISPLAY
SELECT
steps across the menu
horizontally
TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU
ENTER to select or step
READY: (+up - down) through page options
IDLE SatA @72
MODIFY + or – to modify selection
START/STOP DISPLAY SELECT MODIFY
START/STOP DISPLAY SELECT MODIFY
+
RUN MAIN ENTER

IMPORTANT

Note: A Flashing Question Mark [---?---] in the display indicates an item

has not yet changed in the process. Select the desired item with [+/-] then
press enter.

Flashing Blocks indicate something has changed but not been stored.
ENTER must still be pressed to move to the next item.

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 1.0 READY

Trac Star Systems MVS SERIES ACU

READY: (+up –dwn)

IDLE SatA @72
ƒ READY is the main or default page and appears
once the system is powered up. The selected
START/STOP DISPLAY SELECT MODIFY
satellite and orbital position in degrees longitude is
+
displayed. Positive degrees indicates west
longitude, “-” or negative degrees indicates east
RUN MAIN ENTER

-
longitude.
Main
MVS Display Layout
ƒ To activate the system:
Monitor 1.1 1.2
Turn on power to the TracStar Power Supply.
1.5
ƒ
Powerup Check 1.0 Set Ref Set Data 1.4 1.5
Please Wait Ready Page Polarity GPS Compass
Please Wait Satellite Satellite

ƒ To deploy: When the display shows “READY”,

2.0 2.1
2.2
2.3 2.4 press “+” and hold for 2 seconds to initiate a
satellite acquisition. This can be done with the
Satellite
User Setup Jog Page Rs Peak/Ref
Parameter

antenna in any position.

ƒ Press the MAIN and keys to navigate through
3.4 3.5
3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3
Modem/ Move/RF
Tech Setup Set Option Set Test Level/Motor

the menu options and the ENTER key to select

Antenna Safe

menu items/options.
3.7 3.8
3.6
Az Stow
Geograph-ical
Area
LNB
Gain ƒ To stow: When the display shows “READY”, press
“–” and hold for 2 seconds to stow. This can be
done with the antenna in any position. Lower LED
4.0
Diagnostic
4.A
Axis Angles
4.B 4.C
Modem
4.D
Scan Hits
4.E
Tilt Angles
should be on.
ƒ From the READY page the user can:
4.K
ƒ Press → move to the Select Satellite page.
4.F
Position Data
4.G
GPS Data
4.H
Zero Resets
4.I
Offsets
4.J
Scan Width
SFE
SFR ƒ Press MAIN move to User Setup.
ƒ Note that when the system is in READY (standby)
4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P
4.Q mode the bottom green LED is on. When the
azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF
system is active the top LED is on.

4.R 4S 4.T 4.U

EL>psf PL>EncSF PL>psf Factory Only

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 1. Typical Acquisition Sequence
Message Displayed Description

POWER UP Power is being applied to the system

PLEASE WAIT
MONITOR CHECK The system is initiating its internal monitor software
PLEASE WAIT
LOADING The system is going through a momentary warm-up stage (3-5
PLEASE WAIT seconds)

READY: (+ up – down) The system is in standby mode waiting for instructions (green
LED is on bottom):
(a) Press + to initiate an acquisition
(b) Press – to stow the antenna
RUN: (+/- stop) The system is active and has started an acquisition (green LED
Startup @ XX on top). NOTE: any time the system is active press + or – to
place the system in standby.
RUN: (+/- stop) The system is reading the compass and aligning.
Compass XXX Shows relative compass sensor reading.

RUN: (+/- stop) The system is acquiring GPS signals

Wait GPS 118 Last digit shows number of GPS satellites acquired.

RUN: (+/- stop) The system is scanning a reference satellite

SCAN XXX YYYY XXX is orbital position; YYY shows signal strength

RUN: (+/- stop) The system is scanning the selected communications satellite
PEAK XXX YYY
RUN: (+/- stop) The antenna is locked on the selected satellite
Locked XXX YYY
IDLE To place the system is standby, press + or -, READY page will
appear

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 DirectPoint – Typical Acquisition Process

NOTE:
A reference satellite is not
used with the DirectPoint
acquisition process. To
engage the DirectPoint mode,
the modem must be capable
of two-way communication
with the TracStar controller
and a console cable must be
connected between the
modem and the controller
and the controller LOCK
Word must be set to 10000.
DirectPoint is typically preset
at the factory if shipped with a
DirectPoint capable modem.
For field setting, follow LOCK & Signal Strength
Word setup procedures on
page 39.

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 1.1 Set Reference Satellite

TracSta
Trac Star rSystems
Systems MVS SERIES
MVS ACU
SERIES ACU

READY:
SetREF (+up –dwn)
ƒ The antenna system uses a
reference satellite as part of the
IDLE
Xd AUTO
SatA @72
Yd 110.0
SetREF
acquisition process.
ƒ The Set Reference Satellite page
START/STOP DISPLAY SELECT MODIFY
START/STOP DISPLAY SELECT MODIFY

allows the user to select up to two

+
ENTER
Xd AUTO Yd 110.0Yd
pre-programmed reference satellites
RUN MAIN

-
from a stored library.
Main
ƒ The RefX is the primary and the
RefY is the secondary. The
Powerup
Please Wait
Monitor
Check
1.0
Ready
1.1
Set Ref
1.2
Set Data
1.3
Polarity
1.4
GPS
1.5
Compass secondary reference satellite will be
used in case the primary satellite
Please Wait Satellite Satellite (See
Page
1.1
Note)

Set REF cannot be found, for example, signal

Satellite
blockage.

IMPORTANT
ƒ NOTE: Satellites located west of 0°
longitude are positive and those
east of 0° are shown as a negative
number.

ƒ 1.3 Polarity is only viewable for the

1.2 and 1.8 Meter antennas.

ƒ For best results, the REF satellite

should be low to the horizon and
not overhead.

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 1.1 Set Reference Satellite (con’t)

Description Action Display

Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY

(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP
+ to code 13 Tech Setup CODE 13
Enter
Main 2x

Set Reference Page From Ready Page: SetREF

(Page 1.1) Arrow 1x X[XXX.X] Y XXX.X
Reference X is the primary reference + or – then Enter SetREF
satellite. Select the appropriate [XXX.X] Y [XXX.X]
reference satellite from the library.
Factory default is AUTO for USAdvb (Press + to select
only. known satellite or
“auto”, then Enter)

Reference Y is the secondary satellite in + or – then Enter SetREF

case the primary satellite is not XXX.X Y [XXX.X]
available, i.e., blockage. In some cases (Press + to select
the RefY satellite will be used as a check known satellite or
during the acquisition. If RefX is set as “auto”, then Enter)
AUTO, then setting RefY to other than
AUTO will cause the RefY location to be
tried FIRST, followed by the AUTO list
as needed.

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 1.2 Select Data Satellite

TracSta
Trac Star rSystems
Systems MVS SERIES
MVS ACU
SERIES ACU

READY: DATA
SELECT (+up –dwn)
[SAT A]
IDLE
A [xxx.x]
SatA @72 B[yyy.y] SELECT DATA [SatA]
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY SELECT
DISPLAY SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY A [XXX.X] B[ XXX.X]
+
RUN MAIN ENTER
MVS Display Layout
-

Main
ƒ The Set Data Satellite page allows
the user to select the
communications satellite of interest.

Powerup
Please Wait
Monitor
Check
1.0
Ready
1.1
Set Ref
1.2
Set Data
1.3
Polarity
1.4
GPS
1.5
Compass ƒ The user can select up to two pre-
programmed data satellites, SatA
Satellite
1.2
Please Wait
Page Satellite

Select DATA and SatB.

ƒ The user can program the desired

satellite by entering the orbital
position in degrees longitude.

IMPORTANT

ƒ NOTE: Satellites west of 0°

longitude must be entered as
positive values, satellites east of 0°
longitude must be entered as
negative values.

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 1.2 Select Data Satellite (con’t)

Description Action Display

Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY

(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP
+ to code 13, Tech Setup CODE 13
Enter
Main 2x
Set Satellite Page From Ready Page: SELECT DATA [SatA]
(Page 1.2) Arrow 2x A XXX.X B XXX.X

When SatA is flashing, the antenna will acquire + or – to [SAT A] or [SAT B] SELECT DATA [SatA]
SatA. The orbital position for SatA is shown on the A XXX.X B XXX.X
bottom row as well as on the READY page. Press ENTER SELECT DATA [SAT A]
ENTER to select SatA, or press + to change to
SatB , then press ENTER. [A XXX.X] B XXX.X

Now the orbital position for SatA is flashing and + or – to Data Sat Long SELECT DATA [SatA]
the user can input the desired orbital position in A XXX.X B XXX.X
degrees longitude. Press + or - until the desired ENTER SELECT DATA SAT A
value is reached then ENTER.
A XXX.X [B XXX.X]

Now the orbital position for SatB is flashing and SELECT DATA SatA
the user can input the desired orbital position in + or – then Enter A XXX.X [B XXX.X]
degrees longitude. Press + or - until the desired
value is reached then ENTER.
Main READY

NOTE: Satellites west of 0° longitude

must be entered as positive values,
satellites east of 0° longitude must be
entered as negative values.

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 1.3 Polarity

TracSta
Trac Star rSystems
Systems MVS SERIES
MVS ACU
SERIES ACU

POLARITY
READY: (+up –dwn)
VertDN
ReUSE Freq
IDLE SatA @72 POLARITY VertDN
START/STOP DISPLAY SELECT MODIFY
ReUSE Freq
START/STOP DISPLAY SELECT MODIFY
+
RUN MAIN ENTER
MVS Display Layout
-

Main

ƒ Applies to MVS1200 /
Powerup
Monitor 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 MVS1800 with motorized feed
assembly ONLY. Is not
Check Ready Set Data Polarity GPS Compass
Please Wait Set Ref
Please Wait
Page Satellite
1.3
Satellite

viewable with other antennas.

Polarity
ƒ The user is allowed to change the
polarization of the receive
frequency

ƒ Allows the user to ReSCAN the

existing selection of Satellite A /
Satellite B frequency after
changing the receive polarity

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 1.3 POLARITY (con’t)

Description Action Display

Polarity Page From Ready Page: POLARITY [VertDN]

(Page 1.3) Arrow 3x
FOR MVS1200 and 1800 ANTENNAS ONLY

After the code is entered, the word VertDN is + or – then Enter POLARITY [VertDN]
flashing. The user can now manually input the
desired polarity, VertDN or HorzDN.

ReUSE Freq is now flashing. The user can + or – then Enter [ReUSE Freq]
now manually select the ReUSE or ReSCAN
options.

NOTE: ReSCAN is not intended to replace the [ReSCAN Freq]

Satellite Parameters / Section 2.2 of the
manual. If the proper frequencies are in place
for SatA and SatB, a simple ReSCAN can be
used after changing polarity. If problems are
encountered, refer to Section 2.2, reset the
SatA and SatB frequencies to 10799 and the
antenna will scan for the best available
frequency.

IMPORTANT

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 1.4 Manual GPS Input

TracSta
Trac Star rSystems
Systems MVS SERIES
MVS ACU
SERIES ACU

READY:
GPS NORMAL
(+up –dwn)
IDLE SatA @72 GPS NORMAL
START/STOP DISPLAY SELECT MODIFY
START/STOP DISPLAY SELECT MODIFY
+
RUN MAIN ENTER
MVS Display Layout
-

Main

ƒ The antenna system has an integrated

Powerup
Monitor 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 GPS to aid in satellite acquisition. The
Manual GPS page allows the user to
Check Ready Set Data Polarity GPS Compass
Please Wait Set Ref
Please Wait
1.3
Page Satellite Satellite

select between the built in GPS (default)

GPS
or manually input GPS coordinates in
case the GPS is unavailable. Power
cycling the unit resets to default
conditions.

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 1.4 Manual GPS Input (con’t)
Description Action Display

Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY

(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP
+ to code 13, Tech Setup CODE 13
Enter
Main 2x
GPS Normal Page From Ready Page: GPS [NORMAL]
(Page 1.4) Arrow 4x

After the code is entered, the word NORMAL is + or – then Enter GPS [NORMAL]
flashing. The user can now manually input the
GPS coordinates.

MAN is now flashing, press ENTER to step to Enter Gps[MAN] LATXXX.XX

the latitude input. LONG XXX.XX

LAT is now flashing, press + or – until the + or – then Enter GpsMAN [LAT 22.86]
desired coordinate is reached, then press LONG XXX.XX
ENTER.

LONG is now flashing, press + or – until the + or – then Enter GpsMAN LAT 22.86
desired coordinate is reached, then press LONG [81.23]
ENTER.

IMPORTANT
NOTES:
1. Coordinates are entered in degrees and decimals of degrees (vs. minutes
and seconds)
2. Coordinates west of 0° longitude are positive, east of 0° are negative
values.
3. Coordinates north of the equator (latitude) are positive, south of the
equator are negative.

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 1.5 Manual Compass Input

TracSta
Trac Star rSystems
Systems MVS SERIES
MVS ACU
SERIES ACU

READY: (+up
COMPASS NORMAL
–dwn)
IDLE SatA @72 COMPASS NORMAL
START/STOP DISPLAY SELECT MODIFY
START/STOP DISPLAY SELECT MODIFY
+
RUN MAIN ENTER

Main

ƒ The antenna system has an

Powerup
Monitor 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 integrated compass to aid in satellite
acquisition. The Manual Compass
Check Ready Set Ref Set Data Polarity GPS Compass
Please Wait

1.5
Please Wait
Page Satellite Satellite

page allows the user to provide the

Compass
antenna with a north or south
heading in case the compass is
unavailable or heavily influenced by
external magnetic fields.

ƒ The Menu returns to the READY

PAGE.

ƒ NOTE: In normal operation, the

antenna uses GPS readings and input
from modems capable of 2-way
communication with the antenna to
establish a compass-less heading
reference.

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 1.5 Manual Compass Input (con’t)

Description Action Display

Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY

(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP
+ to code 13 Tech Setup CODE 13
Enter
Main 2x
COMPASS Page From Ready Page: COMPASS [NORMAL]
(Page 1.5) Arrow 5x

After the code is entered, the word NORMAL is + or – then Enter COMPASS [NORMAL]
flashing. Press + or – to change to Manual
input, then ENTER.

The Display now prompts the user to jog the COMPASS MANUAL
antenna to face or point south (north in JOG South, Start
southern hemisphere). The Jog function is
described in section 2.1.
Once the antenna is pointed south using the
Jog function, press START and the system will
initiate its scan from the manually input south
position.

*Ideally, the antenna should be pointed as

close to south as manual positioning allows.

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 2.0 USER SETUP
TracStar Systems
Trac Star Systems MVSMVS
SERIES ACU
SERIES ACU

USER
READY:SETUP
(+up –dwn) == >
# 0 @72
IDLE SatA Ver v.wxyZ
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY

++
RUN
RUN MAIN
MAIN
ENTER
ENTER USER SETUP == >
Powerup --
Please
Wait
#XXXXX Ver 1.234Z
Main

Monitor Loading
1.0

ƒ USER SETUP contains several

Check Please
Please Wait Ready Page
Wait

interactive and setup pages

2.0
User
2.1
Jog Page
2.2
Satellite
2.3
Ref Sat
2.4
VS / Lock
2.5 including antenna jog control
and satellite parameter setup.
LST
Setup Parameter Factory Only
2.0
User Setup
ƒ The antenna serial number
and the software version are
shown on the bottom row.

ƒ Press to step to the Jog

page or MAIN to step to the
TECH SETUP page.
3.0
Tech
Setup

30
 2.1 Jog

TracStar Systems MVSMVS

SERIES ACU
Jog [FAST] A xxx.x
Trac Star Systems SERIES ACU

Jog [FAST]
READY: A xxx.xx
(+up –dwn)
A 0 @72
IDLE SatA E 0 ss 0 A 0 E 0 ss 0
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY

++
RUN MAIN ENTER
ENTER
RUN MAIN

Powerup
Please
-- ƒ Jog control enables the user to
Wait
Main
manually position the antenna in
the azimuth, elevation and
Monitor
Check
Loading
Please 1.0 polarization axes. The jog step
increment is flashing.
Please Wait Ready Page
Wait

2.0 User
Setup 2.1
Jog Page
2.2
Satellite
2.3
Ref Sat
2.4
VS / Lock
2.5
LST
ƒ Press + to select FAST (1
Degree steps) or SLOW (0.1
Parameter

2.1
Factory Only

Jog Page Degree steps) jog increments.

ENTER
FAST
ƒ Press to select.
SLOW

ƒ CAUTION: IMPORTANT
Jog [FAST] A xxx.x
DO NOT JOG THE ANTENNA IN
A 0 E 0 ss 0
AZIMUTH OR POLARIZATION
WHILE IN STOW.
Top A – Denotes position of each respective axis by heading – Az, El, Pol
Based on selected axis below. Top A changes to E for Elevation and P for Polarity.
To avoid OVERTRAVEL errors,
Bottom A, E, P (ss alternately) - # of button pushes
DO NOT DRIVE THE ANTENNA
BEYOND ITS TRAVEL LIMITS IN
ANY AXIS
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 2.1 Jog (con’t)
Description Action Display

Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY

(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP
+ to code 13 Tech Setup CODE 13
Enter
Main 2x
Jog Page From Ready Page: Jog FAST A XXX.XX
(Page 2.1) Main 1x
Arrow 1x
Jog Position is now flashing. The user can select FAST or + or – then Enter Jog FAST A XXX.XX
SLOW jog increments. Fast=1.0 degree/step
Slow = 0.1 degree per step
The azimuth position is now flashing. The user can jog + or – then Enter Jog FAST 1.0 → ENT
the antenna by pressing + for clockwise and – for [A 0] E 0 P 0
counterclockwise.

Now the elevation position is flashing. The user can jog + or – then Enter Jog FAST 1.0 → ENT
the antenna by pressing + for up and – for down. A 0 [E 0] P 0

Now the polarization position is flashing. When viewed + or – then Enter Jog FAST 1.0 → ENT
from the rear of the dish. the user can jog the antenna A 0 E 0 [P 0]
by pressing + for clockwise and – for counterclockwise.

NOTES:
1. The user must press START/STOP to activate the antenna
motors. The top green LED will flash when the motors are IMPORTANT
enabled.
2. DO NOT JOG THE ANTENNA IN AZIMUTH OR POLARIZATION
WHILE IN STOW.
3. DO NOT DRIVE THE ANTENNA BEYOND ITS TRAVEL LIMITS IN
ANY AXIS.
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 2.2 Satellite Parameters

TracStar Systems
Trac Star Systems MVSMVS
SERIES ACU
SERIES ACU

SatA f(+up –dwn)

READY: 10799, 11857
0
IDLE 119.0
SatA @72 sr 28 SatAf10799,11857
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
0 119.0 sr28
++
RUN MAIN ENTER
ENTER
RUN MAIN

Powerup --
Please
Wait
Main
ƒ The Satellite Parameters page allows
Monitor Loading
the user to view or edit the
frequencies used to acquire the
Check Please 1.0
Please Wait Ready Page
Wait

communications satellite.
2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5
2.0 2.1 Satellite Ref Sat VS / Lock LST
User Setup Jog Page Parameter
2.2
Factory Only

Satellite
Parameters

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 2.2 Satellite Parameters (con’t)

Description Action Display

Satellite Parameters Page From Ready Page: SatAf10799, 10799

(Page 2.2) Main 1x [0] 119 sr28
Arrow 2x
The user can toggle between SatA and SatB. + or – then Enter SatAf10799, 10799
To change to SatB, press + to switch to SatB. [0] 119 sr28
To change from SatB to SatA, press -. The
orbital position of the selected satellite is
displayed on the bottom row.

To input a new frequency for SatA press Enter + or – then Enter SatA[f10799], 10799
then + or – to the desired frequency, then 0 119 sr28
Enter. The default frequency is 10799. When
the default is entered, the antenna will scan
for the best frequency available.

This is the secondary frequency and may be + or – then Enter SatAf10799, [10799]
used by the antenna to verify lock or as a 0 119 sr28
backup frequency, depending on the Lock
Word (paragraph 2.4)
sr is the symbol rate and should not be
adjusted.

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 2.3 Reference Satellite

TracStar Systems
Trac Star Systems MVSMVS
SERIES ACU
SERIES ACU

Rs f11000,
READY: (+up –dwn) 11000
IDLE110.0d
SatA @72 SS [Rs] f10799, 10799
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
110.0 usdvb
++
RUN MAIN ENTER
ENTER
RUN MAIN

Powerup --
Please
Wait
Main

Monitor Loading 1.0

ƒ The Reference Satellite page provides

Check Please Ready
Please Wait Page
Wait
access to the available reference
2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4
satellites so the user can:
2.5
User
Setup
Jog Page Satellite
Parameter
Rs VS / Lock
LST
ƒ Enter Reference Satellites
2.3 Factory Only

ƒ Delete Reference Satellites

Ref Satellite
ƒ Edit parameters
ƒ Up to 12 reference satellites can be
stored

35
 2.3 Reference Satellite (con’t)

Description Action Display

Reference Satellite Page From Ready Page: [Rs1] f10799,10799

(Page 2.3) Main 1x XXX.X USDvB
Arrow 3x

The user can enter/edit the reference satellites + or – then Enter [RsX] f10799,10799
from this page. When [RSX] is flashing the XXX.X USDvB
user can step to the next reference satellite
with + or -. There can be up to 12 Reference
Satellites stored. Select the desired Ref
satellite number then Enter.

The orbital position is now flashing and can be + or – then Enter RsX f10799,10799
edited. Press + or – to the desired value, [XXX.X] USDvB
then Enter

The primary frequency is now flashing. Use + + or – then Enter Rs2 [f10799],10799
or – to set the desired frequency or set to XXX.X USDvB
10799 as default, then Enter.

The default frequency will be automatically

updated when the frequency scan is run
(para. 3.2 Set Test). Over 6-8 weeks without
power to the antenna, scanned frequencies
may be lost unless a save to EEPROM is
performed.

Continued on Next Page

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 2.3 Reference Satellite (con’t)

Description Action Display

The backup frequency is now flashing. Use + + or – then Enter Rs2 f10799,[10799]
or – to set the desired frequency or set to XXX.X USDvB
10799 as default, then Enter. The default will
be automatically updated when the frequency
scan is run (para. 3.2 Set Test)

The user can select a scan method that uses + or – then Enter Rs2 f10799, 10799
signal strength (SS) or frequency (Freq) or XXX.X [USDvB]
USDvB to acquire the Reference Satellite.

If more Reference Satellites are desired, + or – then Enter [RsX] f10799, 10799
change to RsX then input the orbital positions XXX.X USDvB
and frequencies. Repeat until all the applicable
Reference Satellites are input.

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 2.4 VS/Lock Methods

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

Peak ST VS 6.00 ELfix Y

LOCK 1022 Peak ST VS 6.00 ELfix Y
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Lock 1022
+
RUN MAIN ENTER

Powerup
-
Please

ƒ This page gives the user the ability

Wait
Main

to:
ƒ change between SatA and SatB
Monitor Loading
Check Please 1.0
Please Wait Ready Page

satellites without initiating a

Wait

2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.5

new acquisition sequence, i.e.,
skip the compass and reference
User Jog Page Satellite Ref Sat 2.4
Peak/Ref LST
Setup Parameter

2.4
Factory Only

satellite scan functions. The

VS / Lock
antenna will move directly
between SatA and SatB
ƒ Set the Lock Method Word

ƒ Upon Power Up the antenna will

default as follows:
ƒ Peak: ST: As previously set
ƒ VS 6.00 ELfix Y – DO NOT
CHANGE
ƒ Lock Word: As previously set

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 2.4 Peak/Lock Method (con’t)
Description Action Display

The Lock Word sets the criteria by which the + or – then Enter Peak ST ReRef Y
antenna identifies satellites. The choices are [Lock 1022]
to use a transponder/carrier frequency or by
signal strength. By modifying the Lock Word,
certain conditions are set and must be met for
the antenna to lock.
Note: The following are valid lock words. 1233, 1133, 1036,
1022, 1032, 1023, 1222,
1233,1232,1223 and
NORMAL w/compass 10000 (DirectPoint Mode)
SLOW w/compass 10010
NO COMPASS W/DirectPoint
NEW LOCK WORDS
10011

39
 Peak ST VS 6.00 ELfix Y
Lock 1022 2.4 Peak/Lock Method (con’t)

0 1 0 2 2
Reference Satellite Reference Satellite Reference Satellite Data Satellite
Scan Lock Condition Frequency Condition Frequency Condition
0 = Signal Strength 0 = AGC 0 = Neither 0 = Neither
1= DirectPoint Mode 1 = Frequency 1 = AGC & SNR 1 = SLOW w/compass 2 = F1 or F2
All Other parameters must be 2 = SNR Only 2 = F1 or F2 3 = F1 and F2
“0”

3 = F1 and F2 6 = Peak on B;
Move to Sat A
Example: 1022 is a decimal word and will set the following 1022 = This digit sets the condition that the antenna must find either
condition for acquisition of the Reference and Data Satellite: the primary or the secondary frequency (F1 or F2)
on the reference satellite in order to confirm lock. Alternatively, if the
1022 = When the antenna is scanning for the Reference satellite, digit is set = 3, F1 AND F2 will be confirmed in order for the antenna
it will use the frequency from the Reference Satellite Page (2.3). to lock. *
Alternatively, if the digit is set to 0, the antenna will scan for the
Reference Satellite using signal strength. If the last digit is set to = 6, the antenna will peak on Satellite B,
then swing to Satellite A. Use this for extreme cases where there
appears to be no transponder on the desired data satellite.
1022 = 0 the AGC circuit of the internal receiver is used for a
satellite lock indication. If the digit = 1, the lock indication is a
With DirectPoint™ the Lock Method Word can be set to 10000 to
combination of AGC and SNR (Signal Noise Ratio) readings. If the
enable peaking on the desired satellite (Sat A or Sat B) without using
digit = 2, the lock indication is from SNR values only.
a Reference satellite. In this mode the carrier data from the modem
is use solely for acquiring and peaking on the satellite.
1022 = This digit sets the condition that the antenna must find
either the primary or the secondary frequency (F1 or F2) LOCK WORDS FOR COMPASS-LESS ACQUISITION &
on the reference satellite in order to confirm lock. Alternatively, if DIRECTPOINT COMBINATION
the digit is set = 3, F1 AND F2 will be confirmed in order for the 10000 – Normal scan w/compass
antenna to lock. 10010 – Slow scan w/compass
10011 – No compass / DirectPoint
NEW LOCK WORDS
The valid lock words are: 1022, 1033, 1023, 1032, 1222, 1233, 1232,
1223 and 1036. Use 10000 for DirectPoint acquisition.*
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 3.0 TECH SETUP
TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

TECH SETUP -->

Code 0
TECH SETUP −−>
START/STOP
START/STOP

RUN
DISPLAY
DISPLAY

MAIN
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY

ENTER
+ MVS Display Code 0
Powerup
Please
-
Layout
Wait

Monitor Loading
1.0
1.1 1.2
1.3 1.4
ƒ TECH SETUP contains several
interactive setup pages and the
Check Please Set Ref Set Data
Ready Page GPS Compass
Please Wait Satellite Satellite
Wait

ability to enable/disable various

sensors and motor drives. This
2.2
2.0 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.5
Satellite Ref Sat
User Setup Jog Page VS /Lock LST
Parameter
Factory Only

page is password protected to

3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3
3.4
Modem/
3.5
Move/RF
prevent inadvertent or un-
desirable changes. The user
Tech Setup Set Option Set Test Level/Motor
Antenna Safe

3.7 3.8
must press + to Code 13, then
ENTER to edit these pages.
3.6
Geograph-ical LNB
Az Stow
Area Gain

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

Diagnostic Axis Angles Modem Scan Hits Tilt Angles

4.K
4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J
SFE
Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U

El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory
Only

41
 3.0 TECH SETUP (con’t)

Description Action Display

Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY

(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP
+ to code 13, Tech Setup CODE 13
Enter READY
Main 2x

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 3.1 Set Option

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

SET OPTION
OPTION 0
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY

+ SET OPTION
RUN MAIN ENTER

- [OPTION 0]
Main

Powerup Monitor 1.0

ƒ Set Option is occasionally used for

Please Check Ready
Wait Please Page
Wait
special functions by factory personnel.
2.0
User
Setup

3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5

Tech Set Option Self Test Level / Modem / Move/RF
Setup Axix Antenna Safe
3.1 Disable

Set Option
3.7 3.8
3.6 Geographical LNB
Az Stow Area Gain

4.0
Diagnostics

43
 3.2 Set Test

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU SET TEST

SET TEST [NONE]
NONE
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY

+
RUN MAIN ENTER
ƒ There are several function available to the
- user in Set Test. Press the +
key to select the desired function. NOTE:
Main
The following tests do not have input
parameters. They are either RUN or NOT
RUN as a standard factory setup, under
Powerup Monitor 1.0
Please Check Ready
Wait Please Page
Wait
the direction of factory personnel.

2.0 ƒ NONE:
User
Setup ƒ SET PAZO: Sets pol axis azimuth offset –
(use when changing from factory reflector)
ƒ MECH CAL: Mechanical self-calibration of
3.0
Tech
3.1
Set
3.2
Set
3.3
Level /
3.4
Modem /
3.5
Move / RF
antenna
Setup Option Test Motor Antenna Safe ƒ USA REF SETUP – Clears out data and Ref
3.2 Sat locations and defaults to USAdvb
Set Test settings
3.6
Az Stow
3.7
Geograph-ical
3.8
LNB
ƒ CLEAR REF DATA – Clears out all SAT / Ref
Area Gain SAT data
ƒ SCAN FREQ: Scans selected Reference
Satellites for transponder/carrier frequencies
4.0
Diagnostic
that will be used in subsequent acquisitions.
SCAN Sky: Scans the orbital arc for
SET PAXO
MECH CAL ƒ
Reference Satellite positions, signal strength
USA REF SETUP
CLEAR REF DATA

and frequency.
SCAN FREQ
SCAN Sky

EEP Save: Saves memory to NVEProm.

EEP
SHOW MOVEs ƒ
ƒ SHOW MOVEs: Pre-programmed satellite
acquisition simulation.

44
 3.2 Set Test

Description Action Display

Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY

(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP
+ to code 13, Tech Setup CODE 13
Enter READY
Main 2x
Set Test Page From Ready Page: SET TEST
(Page 3.2) Main 2x [NONE]
Arrow 2x
Press + or – until the desired function is + or – then Enter SET TEST
shown: [NONE]
Set PAZO – Factory Direction Only
MECH CAL – Factory Direction Only
USA REF SETUP – Factory Direction Only
CLEAR REF DATA – Factory Direction Only
SCAN FREQ – Factory Direction Only
SCAN Sky – Factory Direction Only
EEP Save – Factory Direction Only

SHOW MOVEs – simulates antenna acquisition

process for indoor demonstrations
+ or - SET TEST [CANCEL]
SCAN FREQ

Enter SET TEST [RUN NOW]

SCAN FREQ

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 3.3 Level/Motor Control Page

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

LEVEL [ON] Az PLNOR

GYRO OFF EL NOR
LEVEL [ON] Az PL NOR
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY

+ GYRO OFF El NOR

RUN MAIN ENTER

Main ƒ This page gives the user the

ability to turn off the base level
Powerup
Please Wait
Monitor
Check
1.0
Ready Page
sensor and the azimuth,
elevation and polarization
Please Wait

motors. This would normally

2.0
User Setup only be performed in a
troubleshooting application.
3.4 3.5

ƒ The GYRO option is not

3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3
Modem/ Move/RF
Tech Setup Set Option Set Test Level/Motor

3.3
Antenna Safe

Level/Motor
applicable to this antenna.
3.6
3.7 3.8 Default setting is OFF.
Geograph-ical LNB
Az Stow
Area Gain

4.0
Diagnostic

46
 3.3 Level/Motor Control (con’t)

Display
Description Action
BLUE indicates default setting
Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY
(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP
+ to code 13, Tech Setup CODE 13
Enter READY
Main 2x
Level / Motor Control Page From Ready Page: LEVEL [ON/OFF] Az PLNOR
(Page 3.3) Main 2x GYRO OFF EL NOR
Arrow 3x

The user can turn the base level sensor off, this + or – then Enter LEVEL [ON/OFF] Az PLNOR
would only be done during a maintenance or GYRO OFF EL NOR
troubleshooting activity. MAY CAUSE ANTENNA
ACQUISITION FAILURE.
The user can turn the azimuth and polarization + or – then Enter LEVEL ON Az PL [NOR/DIS]
motor off, normally only a troubleshooting GYRO OFF EL NOR
function.

The user can turn the elevation motor off, + or – then Enter LEVEL ON Az PL NOR
normally only a troubleshooting function. GYRO OFF EL [NOR /DIS]

47
 3.4 Select Modem/Antenna/Pol

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

Modem [XXXXXXX]
Ant 96 PNOR
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY Modem [XXXXXXX]
+
RUN MAIN ENTER Ant 1.2SE VertDN
-

ƒ The antenna has a serial

interface for communications
Main

to selected modem types. The

antenna can provide GPS
Monitor
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page

information over this port.

Please Wait

2.0 ƒ Press the + or – key to scroll

User Setup
through the pre-programmed
modem models, make a
3.4 3.5
selection and press ENTER.
3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3
Modem/ Move/RF
Tech Setup Set Option Set Test Level/Motor

3.4 On the MVS1200 (1.2 Meter)

Antenna Safe
ƒ
Modem/ and MVS1800 Antennas with
3.6
3.7 3.8Antenna the Motorized Feed Assembly,
Receive Polarization can be
Geograph-ical LNB
Az Stow
Area Gain

selected.
4.0
Diagnostic

48
 3.4 Select Modem/Antenna/Pol (con’t)

Description Action
Display MODEM Supported
TYPE Modems
Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY
(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP NONE Non GPS
+ to code 13, Tech Setup CODE 13 modems
Enter READY
Main 2x iDirect * Net Modem
II Plus
Select Modem / Antenna Page From Ready Page: Modem [iDirect]
(Page 3.4) Main 2x Ant 96 Remove Linkstar Linkstar,
Arrow 4x EMS
The user can select from the following modem + or – then Enter Modem [iDirect] Linkway Linkway
types for the GPS interface: Ant 96 Remove
None Aux Factory
iDirect Remote
Linkstar Com Tech * Com Tech
Linkway SCPC
AuxRemote
Skylane96* Skylane @
The antenna type cannot be changed without Contact Factory Modem iDirect
factory direction.
9600 baud
Ant 96 Remove
Gilat * SkyEdge
MVS 1800, 1200 and 960SB Antenna ONLY iNfiniti * 3000,5000,
7000
The user can select the Receive Polarization for + or – then Enter [HorzDN] iDirect
the antenna. Choices are:
HorzDN iNfiniti IP * ALL
VertDN Lantronics
Adapter Req’d

* DirectPoint Capable
Modems

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 3.5 Move/RF_SAFE

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

MoveSAFE RF_SAFE
EL 3.00 STOW_EN
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY Move[SAFE] RF_SAFE
+
RUN MAIN ENTER EL 3.00 Stow EN
-

Main ƒ There are several safety features

built into the antenna:
ƒ MOVE SAFE prevents any azimuth
motion including jog commands
Monitor
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page

below a pre-set elevation angle.

Please Wait

This is to prevent jogging the

antenna at too low of angles and
2.0
User Setup
possibility causing a mechanical
interference.
ƒ RF SAFE provides a Transmit Inhibit
feature. If there is a motion
command given to the antenna while
3.4 3.5
3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3
Modem/ Move//RF
Tech Setup Set Option Set Test Level/Motor
3.5
Antenna Safe
it is locked onto a satellite, the
Move/RF transmitter will be inhibited prior to
SAFE any motion of the antenna. The
3.6
3.7
Geograph-ical
3.8
LNB modem must have an optional DC
block installed in the transmit line to
Az Stow
Area Gain

be valid and for this feature to be

used.
4.0 ƒ STOW En will automatically stow the
Diagnostic
antenna IF:
ƒ Power is still present on the pedestal
ƒ The GPS system detects movement
of more than ten (10) feet
ƒ Requires approx 45 seconds to
complete the STOW process –
Power MUST be present on the
pedestal.

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 3.5 MOVE/RF_SAFE (con’t)
Display
Description Action
BLUE indicates default setting
Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY
(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP
+ to code 13, Tech Setup CODE 13
Enter
Main 2x
Move/RF/Stow Safe Page From Ready Page: Move [SAFE/ANY!] RF SAFE
(Page 3.5) Main 2x EL 3.00 Stow EN
Arrow 5x
Move [SAFE] prevents azimuth axis motion + or – then Enter Move [SAFE/ANY!] RF SAFE
including jog commands below this pre-set EL 3.00 Stow EN
limit to prevent accidental mechanical !! WARNING !!
interference. Move [ANY] will disable the “Stow EN” is NOT a failsafe
SAFE mode. solution. Ultimate
RF [SAFE] will inhibit LNB power thereby + or – then Enter Move SAFE RF [SAFE/ANY!] responsibility falls upon the
inhibiting transmit if a motion command is EL 3.00 Stow EN user to ensure proper
given to the antenna via the controller. RF antenna positioning prior to
[ANY] will disable the SAFE mode.
movement of the vehicle.
EL [X.XX] sets the low elevation angle for + or – then Enter Move SAFE RF SAFE For ultimate safety, users
Move SAFE. Adjust with + or – until the [EL 3.00/x.xx] Stow EN should install an ignition
desired value is reached.
lock-out prohibiting
Stow [En] is the auto stow feature designed to + or – then Enter Move SAFE RF SAFE movement of the vehicle if
stow the antenna in the event the GPS EL 3.00 Stow [EN/dis] the antenna is deployed.
systems detects more than 10 feet of TracStar assumes no
movement. This is a safety feature if the responsibility for damage
antenna is roof mounted and the vehicle
begins to move with the antenna up. Stow
IMPORTANT to the vehicle or antenna for
[DIS] will disable the safe feature. failure to stow the antenna.

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 3.6 Azimuth Stow/External Switch

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

AZ [Stow 0.25]
Ext EN
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY

+
RUN MAIN ENTER
AZ [Stow 0.25]
-
Ext EN
Main

Monitor
ƒ The AZIMUTH STOW setting
provides the offset for the
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait

angular distance from the

2.0
azimuth reference switch to the
User Setup
desired azimuth stow position.

3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3

3.4
Modem/
3.5
Move//RF
ƒ The Enable/Disable setting
enables or disables the optional
Tech Setup Set Option Set Test Level/Motor
Antenna Safe

start/stow switch that is located

3.6
Az Stow
3.7
Geograph-ical
3.8
LNB on the antenna.
Area Gain
3.6
Az Stow
4.0
Diagnostic

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 3.6 Azimuth Stow Setting

Display
Description Action
BLUE indicates default setting
Set Code (enables editing) From READY READY
(Page 3.0) page TECH SETUP
Main 2x Tech Setup CODE 13
+ to code 13, READY
Enter
Main 2x
Azimuth Stow / External Switch Page From Ready Page: AZ [Stow 0.25]
(Page 3.6) Main 2x Ext EN
Arrow 6x
The azimuth stow setting determines the + or – then Enter AZ [Stow 0.25]
offset for the angular distance from the Ext EN
azimuth axis reference switch to the desired
azimuth stow position. + or – will change the
angle. This is set in the factory.

Ext EN indicates whether the pedestal + or – then Enter AZ Stow 0.25

start/stow switch is enabled or disabled. Press Ext [EN/dis]
+ or – to change the selection, then Enter.

IMPORTANT
Az STOW is set at the factory and should not be
adjusted except under guidance of factory
personnel. Damage to the antenna may result
from improper setting and may void warranty.

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 3.7 USAdvb

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

[usadvb] LO 10.75
Fb L 11.2 / H 11.7
[usadvb] LO 10.75
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY

+ Fb L 11.2/H 11.7
RUN MAIN ENTER

Main
ƒ The LNB Setup page allows the user to:

Powerup
Monitor
1.0
ƒ Select the region of the world that
the antenna is located in
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait

ƒ Input the local oscillator frequency

of the LNB in use
2.0
User Setup

ƒ Input the receive frequency band

3.0
Tech Setup
3.1
Set Option
3.2
Set Test
3.3
Level/Motor
3.4
Modem/
3.5
Move//RF corresponding to the frequency
band and LNB in use.
Antenna Safe

3.6 3.7
USAdvb
3.8
LNB
ƒ Note: these are the frequencies
that are used during the antenna
Az Stow (Geographical
Area) Gain

3.7 scan.
USAdvb
4.0 (Geographical
Diagnostic
LNB BANDS
Area)
LO 11.2 – 11.7

MID 11.7 – 12.2

HIGH 12.2 – 12.7

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 3.7 USAdvb

Display
Description Action
BLUE indicates default setting
Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY
(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP
+ to code 13, Tech Setup CODE 13
Enter
Main 2x
LNB Setup Page From Ready Page: [USAdvb] LO 10.75
(Page 3.7) Main 2x Fb L 11.2/H 11.7
Arrow 7x

The antenna must be set to USA, USAdvb, Mid + or - then Enter [USAdvb] LO 10.75
East or Europe. Press + to edit then Enter. Fb L 11.2/H 11.7

USAdvb is the preferred setting in the USA,

due to the type of satellite typically used as a
reference. Mid EAST and EUROPE have the
same internal software functions, either will
IMPORTANT
work in either location.
Set the LNB Local Oscillator frequency using + + or – then Enter Mid East [LO 10.75]
or -, then Enter Fb L 11.2/H 11.7

Set the low end of the frequency band in use + or – then Enter Mid East LO 10.75
with + or -, then Enter. Fb [L 11.2]/H 11.7

Set the high end of the frequency band in use + or – then Enter Mid East LO 10.75
with + or - ,then Enter Fb L 11.2/[H 11.7]

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 3.8 LNB GAIN

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

LNB [GAIN 100]

Offset 0 XXX
LNB [GAIN 100]
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY

+ Offset 0 XXX
RUN MAIN ENTER

Main

Monitor
Powerup 1.0
ƒ The LNB Gain page allows the user to:
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait

ƒ Adjust the gain of the LNB as

2.0
User Setup seen by the antenna controller’s
built in signal strength
measurement (SS).
3.0
Tech Setup
3.1
Set Option
3.2
Set Test
3.3
Level/Motor
3.4
Modem/
3.5
Move//RF ƒ Enter a LNB noise offset as seen
Antenna Safe
by the antenna controllers built
in signal strength measurement
3.6 3.7 3.8 (SS).
Az Stow Geograph-ical LNB
Area Gain
3.8
LNB Gain
4.0
Diagnostic

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 3.8 LNB GAIN

Display
Description Action
BLUE indicates default setting
Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY
(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP
+ to code 13, Tech Setup CODE 13
Enter
Main 2x
LNB GAIN Page From Ready Page: LNB [GAIN 100]
(Page 3.8) Main 2x Offset 0 XXX
Arrow 8x
The user may wish to adjust the LNB gain as + or – then Enter LNB [GAIN 100]
measured by the built in tuner: Offset 0 XXX
Gain = 100, nominal setting
Gain = 50, ½ of nominal gain
Gain = 200, double the nominal gain
When adjusting the gain, monitor the signal
strength number in the lower right.
Increasing the gain will increase the signal
level.
The user may wish to adjust the LNB offset as + or – then Enter LNB GAIN 100
measured by the built in tuner. [Offset 0 ] XXX
Adjust the offset when the antenna is pointed
at a cold sky. Adjusting the offset should
minimize the signal strength number when the
antenna is looking at cold sky.

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 4.0 DIAGNOSTICS

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

DIAG No LOG == > DIAG No LOG ==>

St xx ss xx yyy
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
St XX ssXX YYY
+
RUN MAIN ENTER

-
ƒ The Diagnostics section
Main includes information on
antenna pointing angles,
level sensor readings, GPS
MVS Display Layout

Powerup
Please Wait
Monitor
Check 1.0
Ready Page
1.1
Set Ref
1.2
Set Data 1.3
GPS
1.4
Compass data and the ability to set
correction factors for the
Please Wait Satellite Satellite

2.2
three axes.
2.0 2.1 2.3 2.4 2.5
Satellite
User Setup Jog Page Rs Peak/Ref

ƒ “No LOG” and “LOG try” are

Parameter LST

messages unique to Idirect

3.0
Tech Setup
3.1
Set Option
3.2
Set Test
3.3
Level/Motor
3.4
Modem/
3.5
Move/RF Series Modems requiring a
log-in process.
Antenna Safe

3.6
Az Stow
3.7
Geographical
3.8
LNB ƒ St XX indicates the tracking
state of the antenna.
Area Gain

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

ƒ ssXX composite signal
4.0 Diagnostic Axis Angles Modem Scan Hits Tilt Angles

strength.
Diagnostics
4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J
4.K
SFE ƒ YYY is tuned signal
strength.
Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U

El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.A Axis Angles

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

A 246.00 E 28.70
DIAG no RX == >
St xx ss xx yyy Ap 44.6 Ep 27.77
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY

The DIAGNOSTICS A page

ENTER

ƒ
RUN MAIN

Main
indicates the azimuth and
elevation angles of the
Powerup
Monitor
Check 1.0
antenna.
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait

ƒ The top row shows the

2.0
User Setup antenna Az and El angles
relative to the earth (azimuth
3.0 only valid after lock on)
Tech Setup

ƒ The second row Ap and Ep

indicate the Az and El angle
relative to the pedestal
4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E coordinates, i.e., the azimuth
4.A
Diagnostic Axis Angles MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles

stow angle is zero degrees. El

Axis
Angles 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K
is only valid above –10
degrees.
4.F
Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U

El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.B B Page

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

B B
PL XX.XX
PL XX.XX
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY

Monitor
Powerup
Check
1.0 +
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait RUN MAIN ENTER

2.0

The DIAGNOSTICS B page displays

User Setup
ƒ
the polarization angle of the
3.0
antenna.
Tech Setup

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

4.B
Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles
POL

idSNR
4.F Pol 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K
Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U

El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.C C Page

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

Communications
Communications
from modem-NONE from modem-NONE
Monitor
Powerup 1.0 START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait +
RUN MAIN ENTER

-
2.0
User Setup

ƒ The DIAGNOSTICS C page

displays modem messages
3.0
Tech Setup
when connected to modems
capable to two-way
communication with the
TracStar controller only.

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

4.C
Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles
POL

Modem
4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K
Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U

El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.D Scan Hits

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

2125082 0000000
D 2125082 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0000000 0000000
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY

+
RUN MAIN ENTER

-
ƒ The DIAGNOSTICS D page indicates
satellites that were “seen” during
Powerup
Please Wait
Monitor
Check
Please Wait
1.0
Ready Page
the acquisition and alignment of the
antenna.
2.0
User Setup ƒ Each of the four groups of seven
digits is as follows:
ƒ 1st - 3 digits - azimuth angle
(example 212)
3.0
Tech Setup

ƒ Next two digits - elevation

angle (example 50)
4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E ƒ Last two digits signal – strength
Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM
4.D Scan Hits Tilt Angles
POL
(example 82)
Scan Hits
4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K
Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U

El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.E Tilt Angles

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

Eba 0.8 Afx 0.3 Eba 0.8 Afx 0.3

Rga 1.4 Rfx 2.2 Elv 4.0 Afx1.7
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Rba 1.4 Rfx 2.2 Rlv 1.5 Rfx 1.4
+
RUN MAIN ENTER

-
ƒ The values on the DIAGNOTICS E
Page are the pedestal base tilt
Monitor
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait

angles as measured by the tilt

sensor.
ƒ Eba = elevation base angle
2.0
User Setup

ƒ Rba = roll base angle

3.0
ƒ Afx = azimuth adjustment due
to base tilt
Tech Setup

ƒ Rfx = pol adjustment due to

base tile
4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E ƒ Elv = raw (unfiltered) el base
Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits
4.E Tilt Angles
POL
angle reading
Tilt Angles
4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K
ƒ Rlv = raw (unfiltered) roll level
Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR
reading

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U

El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.F Axis Position Transducer Readout
TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

FpotRead Ar15467 FpotRead Ar15467

Er 13364 Rr11517
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Er 13364 Rr11517
+
RUN MAIN ENTER
Monitor
-
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait

2.0
User Setup
ƒ The DIAGNOTICS F page is the
analog position transducer
reading from the azimuth and
3.0
Tech Setup elevation axis.

ƒ Ar = azimuth reading
ƒ Er = elevation reading
ƒ Rr = (not used)
4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E
Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles
POL

4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K

4.F
Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

Position
Data
4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q
azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U

El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.G GPS Data
TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

GPSok LAT 28.56 GPSok LAT 28.56

S108 Long 81.41
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
S108 Long 81.41
+
RUN MAIN ENTER
Monitor
-
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait

ƒ The DIAGNOTICS G page provides

the GPS data as follows:
2.0

GPSok indicates the GPS signal is

User Setup
ƒ
acquired
3.0
Tech Setup ƒ LAT 28.56 indicates the current
latitude of the antenna.
ƒ GVelocity indicates a change of
antenna movement/location
ƒ MagD 5.10 indicates the magnetic
4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E
deviation
Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles

ƒ S108 - Digit (placeholders shown)

POL

ƒ 1 - indicates if the unit has ever

4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K
received GPS lock
Position Data
ƒ 0 - indicates the unit has not
4.G
GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

received GPS on this power up

GPS Data 1 – indicates the unit has received
GPS on this power up
ƒ 8 – number of GPS satellites
currently being received
4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q
azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

ƒ Long 81.41 gives the longitude

4.R 4.S 4.T
position of the antenna.
4.U
El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.H Axis Zero Offsets

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

HsetZero [Ac12794]
Ec15180 Rc13698 HsetZero [Ac12794]
Monitor
Powerup 1.0
Ec15180 Rc13698
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY

+
RUN MAIN ENTER

-
2.0
User Setup
ƒ DO NOT CHANGE without
assistance from factory
3.0
personnel
Tech Setup

ƒ The DIAGNOTICS H page allows

the user to set the center value
for each of the transducers as
seen on the F page.

Ac is the azimuth center value

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E
Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR
POL
MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles ƒ
used to set azimuth 0 degree
4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K
angle (stow position).
Position Data
4.H
GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

Zero Reset ƒ Ec is the elevation center value

used to set elevation 45 degree
4.L
azEr
4.M
elEr
4.N
plEr
4.O
Az>EncSF
4.P
Az>psf
4.Q
El>EncSF
angle.

4.R
El>psf
4.S
Pl>EncSF
4.T
Pl>psf
4.U
Factory Only ƒ Rc ( not used)

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 4.H Axis Zero Offsets (con’t)

Description Action Display

Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY

(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP
+ to code 13, Tech Setup CODE 13
Enter READY
Main 2x
Axis Zero Offsets Page From Ready Page: HsetZero [Ac12794]
(Page 4.8) Main 3x Ec15180 Rc 13698
Arrow 8x
When Ac (azimuth center) is flashing, the user + or – then Enter HsetZero [Ac12794]
can press + or – to change the azimuth value, Ec15180 Rc 13698
then Enter.

When Ec (elevation center) is flashing, the + or – then Enter HsetZero Ac12794

user can press + or – to change the azimuth [Ec15180] Rc 13698
value, then Enter.

Rc = Not Used + or – then Enter HsetZero Ac12794

Ec15180 [Rc 13698]

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 4.I Axis Offsets

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU

I[co –3.5] Eo -.28 I[co -3.5] Eo -.28

Paz -.38 Po 0.00
Paz -.38 Po 0.00
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY

+
Monitor
Powerup 1.0 RUN MAIN ENTER
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait
-

ƒ The DIAGNOTICS I page

allows the user to view
2.0
User Setup

and set offsets in degrees

for each axis.
3.0
Tech Setup

ƒ Co is the compass offset,

this correction is self
learning and updates itself
on each acquisition.

Eo is the elevation offset

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E
Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR
POL
MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles
ƒ
after each acquisition.
4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K

Paz is the boresight offset

Position Data
4.I ƒ
GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

Offsets for the RF beam.

Pl is the polarization
4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q
azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF
ƒ
adjustment for peaking
4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U
co/x pol adjustments
El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.I Axis Offsets (con’t)

Description Action Display

Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY

(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP
+ to code 13, Tech Setup CODE 13
Enter
Main 2x
Axis Zero Offsets Page From Ready Page: I [co -3.5] Eo -.28
(Page 4.9) Main 3x Paz -.30 Po 0.00
Arrow 9x
Co is the compass offset and updates Enter I [co -3.5] Eo -.28
automatically after each acquisition. The user Paz -.30 Po 0.00
should not change this value.

Paz is the boresite offset for the RF beam. Enter I co -3.5 Eo -.28
This value is set in test and should not be [Paz -.30] Po 0.00
changed by the user.
Po is an offset for the polarization axis. An + or – then Enter I co -3.5 Eo -.28
offset can be permanently input by the user if Paz -.30 [Po 0.00]
necessary. Code 13 allows for up to 8 degrees
of offset. Code 53 allows for up to 45 degrees
of offset.

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 4.J Azimuth Scan Width

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU J sw 40.00

J sw 40.00 pmz -3.75 c 0.00
pmz -3.75 c 0.00
START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Monitor
Powerup 1.0
Please Wait
Check
Ready Page +
Please Wait
RUN MAIN ENTER

-
ƒ DO NOT CHANGE without
2.0
User Setup assistance from factory personnel
ƒ The Diagnostics J page allows the
user to set the width of the
3.0
Tech Setup azimuth scan during the initial
reference satellite acquisition.

ƒ The default value is 40.0

degrees.
ƒ The max value is 100 degrees
4.0
Diagnostic
4.A
Axis Angles
4.B
idSNR
4.C
MODEM
4.D
Scan Hits
4.E
Tilt Angles
ƒ The min value is 10 degrees.
POL

4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K

Position Data
4.J
GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

Scan Width
4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q
azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U

El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.J Azimuth Scan Width (con’t)

Description Action Display

Set Code (enables editing) From READY page READY

(Page 3.0) Main 2x TECH SETUP
+ to code 13, Tech Setup CODE 13
Enter
Main 2x
Azimuth Scan Width Page From Ready Page: [Sw 40.00]
(Page 4.10) Main 3x pmz -3.75
Arrow 10x

The user can adjust the azimuth scan width + or – then Enter [Sw 40.00]
from 10 to 100 degrees. 40 is the default. pmz -3.75

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 4.K SFE SFR

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU K sfe1220 sfr1220

K sfe 1220 sfr 1220

Monitor START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait +
RUN MAIN ENTER

-
ƒ These values are the base angle level
span calibrations for the
2.0
User Setup

e (elevation) and r (roll) tilt.

3.0
ƒ Items can NOT be edited from the ACU
Tech Setup

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles
POL

4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K

Position Data
4.K
GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

SFE SFR
4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q
azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U

El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.L Axis Diagnostics

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU LazEr 0.00 D 0

LazEr 0.00 D 0 C -1 401296
C -1 E 401296
Monitor START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait +
RUN MAIN ENTER

- ƒ Internal Readings from azimuth axis.

2.0 ƒ Perform manual jog of the azimuth axis when
“RUN” is ‘on’ and +/- buttons are depressed.
User Setup

ƒ Er – Servo Position Error

3.0
Tech Setup ƒ D – DAC Value +/- 120
ƒ C – Current Value +/- 100
ƒ E – Encoder Counts

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles
POL

4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K

Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

4.L azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

azEr
4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U
El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.M Axis Diagnostics

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU MelEr 0.00 D 0

MelEr 0.00 D 0 C -1 E81424
C -1 E81424
Monitor START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait +
RUN MAIN ENTER
ƒ Internal Readings from elevation axis.
-
ƒ Perform manual jog of the azimuth axis when
2.0
User Setup
“RUN” is ‘on’ and +/- buttons are depressed.

ƒ Er – Servo Position Error

ƒ D – DAC Value +/- 120
ƒ C – Current Value +/- 100
3.0
Tech Setup

ƒ E – Encoder Counts

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles
POL

4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K

Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

4.M
azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

elEr
4.R 4.8 4.T 4.U
El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.N Axis Diagnostics

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU NplEr 0.00 D 0

NplEr 0.00 D 0 C -1 E165542
C -1 E 165542
Monitor START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait +
RUN MAIN ENTER

- ƒ Internal Readings from pole axis.

2.0 ƒ Perform manual jog of the azimuth axis when
“RUN” is ‘on’ and +/- buttons are depressed.
User Setup

ƒ Er – Servo Position Error

3.0
Tech Setup ƒ D – DAC Value +/- 120
ƒ C – Current Value +/- 100
ƒ E – Encoder Counts

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles
POL

4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K

Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

4.N
azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

plEr
4.R 4.8 4.T 4.U
El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.O Axis Diagnostics

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU O AZ>EncSf 2468

O AZ>EncSf 2468 Kp 50 Ki 120
Kp 50 Ki 120
Monitor START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait +
RUN MAIN ENTER

-
ƒ DO NOT CHANGE without assistance from
2.0
User Setup
factory personnel

ƒ Azimuth Encode Scale Factor

3.0 ƒ Setup Readings for Azimuth Axis
Kp and Ki are servo loop data
Tech Setup
ƒ

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles
POL

4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K

Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

azEr elEr plEr
4.O Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

Az>EncSF
4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U
El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.P Axis Diagnostics

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU P AZ>Psf 1800

P AZ>Psf 1800 BL 50 VF 100
BL 50 VF 100
Monitor START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait +
RUN MAIN ENTER

-
2.0
User Setup
ƒ DO NOT CHANGE without assistance from
factory personnel
Azimuth Pot Scale Factor
3.0 ƒ Additional Setup Readings for Azimuth Axis
BL and VF are servo parameters
Tech Setup
ƒ

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles
POL

4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K

Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF
4.O Az>psf El>EncSF

Az>Psf
4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U
El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.Q Axis Diagnostics

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU Q EL>EncSf 1252

Q EL>EncSf 1252 Kp 30 Ki 25
Kp 30 Ki 25
Monitor START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait +
RUN MAIN ENTER

-
2.0
User Setup
ƒ DO NOT CHANGE without assistance from
factory personnel
Elevation Encode Scale Factor
3.0 ƒ Setup Readings for Elevation Axis
Kp and Ki are servo loop data
Tech Setup
ƒ

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles
POL

4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K

Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

4.Q
azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

Pl>EncSF
4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U
El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

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 4.R Axis Diagnostics

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU R EL>Psf 987

R EL>Psf 987 BL 50 VF 60
BL 50 VF 60
Monitor START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait +
RUN MAIN ENTER

-
2.0
User Setup
ƒ DO NOT CHANGE without assistance from
factory personnel
Elevation Pot Scale Factor
3.0 ƒ Additional Setup Readings for elevation axis
BL and VF are servo parameters
Tech Setup
ƒ

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles
POL

4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K

Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

4.R 4.S 4.T 4.U

4.R
El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

EL>psf

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 4.S Axis Diagnostics

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU S PL>EncSf -409

S PL>EncSf -409 Kp 50 Ki 50
Kp 50 Ki 50
Monitor START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait +
RUN MAIN ENTER

-
2.0
User Setup
ƒ DO NOT CHANGE without assistance from
factory personnel
Pole Encode Scale Factor
3.0 ƒ Setup readings for Pole axis
Kp and Ki are servo loop data
Tech Setup
ƒ

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles
POL

4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K

Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

4.R 4.8 4.T 4.U

4.S
El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

PL>EncSf

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 4.T Axis Diagnostics

TracStar Systems MVS SERIES ACU T PL>Psf 2358

T PL>Psf 2358 P1 10 Mz 0
P1 10 Mz 0
Monitor START/STOP
START/STOP DISPLAY
DISPLAY
SELECT
SELECT MODIFY
MODIFY
Powerup 1.0
Check
Please Wait Ready Page
Please Wait +
RUN MAIN ENTER

-
ƒ DO NOT CHANGE without assistance from
2.0
User Setup
factory personnel

ƒ Pole Pot Scale Factor

3.0 ƒ Additional setup readings for pole axis
Tech Setup

4.0 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 4.E

Diagnostic Axis Angles idSNR MODEM Scan Hits Tilt Angles
POL

4.F 4.G 4.H 4.I 4.J 4.K

Position Data GPS Data Zero Resets Offsets Scan Width SFE / SFR

4.L 4.M 4.N 4.O 4.P 4.Q

azEr elEr plEr Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF

4.R 4.8 4.T 4.U

4.T
El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf Factory Only

PL>Psf

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
ƒ Antenna has no power.
Turn off Power. Check the power cord ƒ REF SAT NOT FOUND
on the ACU and or the rack mount Select an alternate reference satellite (refer to
control panel. The antenna receives its page 20) and begin the acquisition process again.
power from one of these two respective Should the message still occur, move the antenna
locations. Check the antenna end of the base in a 900 arc and check the leveling of the
grey cable with the black connectors as antenna. Auto-correction features in the software
well. Reapply Power. Restore Power. will accommodate up to +/- 100 of error in the
mounting plane of the antenna.
ƒ OBSTRUCTIONS
Ensure there is a clear unobstructed view • Skyscan
towards the equator relative to the Skyscan can be engaged to find all available
antenna’s position. satellites in the sky. Refer to the operating manual
for instruction on using Skyscan.
• Antenna Not Responding
When using the handheld controller, • Waiting Log On (iDirect - NetModem or
ensure the RJ11 (phone cord) connection Infiniti Series)
is properly seated in the ACU and the
handheld device. The TracStar controller ‘logs’ into the iDirect
modem, when iDirect modem is selected. Make
sure the DB9-RJ45 cable is in place between the
controller and the modem, as this serves as the
communication link. If communication still fails,
set modem to NONE to allow antenna to lock onto
satellite.

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 ERROR MESSAGES & RECOVERY

MINOR ERROR MESSAGES – FIELD REPAIRABLE

• COMPASS ERROR – Not seeing the compass, follow the manual compass procedure
• Stuck on GPS – Not detecting any GPS satellite – Follow the manual GPS procedure
•POWER UP PLEASE WAIT – No communications between the ACU and antenna. Check Interconnection cable from
modem to antenna controller
•NO REF SAT FOUND – Antenna can’t find a reference satellite. Verify the antenna hs clear exposure to the southern sky
•NO XPONDER SIGNAL – Antenna can’t find the data satellite. Verify the antenna has clear exposure to the southern sky
•BASE ANGLE LIMIT – Antenna base angle exceeds 8o. Level the antenna.
•BASET TILT ERROR – Antenna has moved after being deployed. Start a reacquisition
•SAT ERROR – No satellite information is programmed into the antenna. Reprogram satellite data.

MAJOR ERROR MESSAGES – POTENTIAL RECOVERY

•AZ MAJOR OT – Antenna has been driven beyond the azimuth electrical limit. Error may be recoverable by stowing
several times.
•AZ OVER TRAVEL – Antenna has reached the electrical limit. Error may be recoverable by stowing several times.
•PL MAJOR OT – Antenna has been driven beyond the polarization electrical limit. Error may be recoverable by stowing
several times.
•PL OVER TRAVEL – Antenna has reached the electrical limit. Error may be recoverable by stowing several times.
•EL OVER TRAVEL – Antenna has reached the electrical limit. Error may be recoverable by stowing several times.

MAJOR ERROR MESSAGES – FATAL ERRORS Possible Causes

Check antenna for movement blockage from trees, wifi masts, etc.
•POWER UP PLEASE WAIT – No communications between the ACU and the antenna.
a) circuit board failure b) control cable failure
•AZ FAULT – Not detecting any azimuth motor movement a) Motor Failure b) circuit board failure
•PL FAULT – Not detecting any polarization motor movement a) Motor Failure b) circuit board failure
•EL LOW LIMIT – Antenna is reporting low elevation fault a) bad sensor b) improper jogging
•EL FAULT – Not detecting any elevation motor movement a) Motor Failure b) circuit board failure

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 Appendix B – Connection Directions

Modem and Voice Equipment Connection / Wiring Diagrams

NOTE: For VoIP follow EMS w/EdgeAccess connection information for the EdgeAccess Equipment

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Gilat 360E Connection

85
SkyEdge Connection

86
Connexstar Cisco Bruno (Gilat)

87
EMS Technologies Connection

88
EMS with EdgeAccess Connection

89
iDirect Netmodem II Connection

90
iDirect 3000 Series Connection

91
Linkstar Connection

92
Vipersat Connection

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ViaSat Surf Beam Connection

94
System Integration Example

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 MENU GRID
Monitor 1.1
Power Up 1.0 1.2
Check Set 1.3 1.4
Please Ready Set Data
Please Reference GPS Compass
Wait Page Satellite
Wait Satellite

2.0 2.2 2.4

2.1 2.3
User Satellite Peak /
Setup
Jog Page
Parameter
Rs
Reference
VSAT IDD Menu Grid

3.0 3.3 3.4 3.5

3.1 3.2
Tech Level/ Modem/ Move /
Set Option Set Test
Setup Motor Antenna RF Safe

3.7
3.6 3.8
Geographi
Az Stow LNB Gain
cal Areas

4.0 4.A 4.F

4.C 4.D 4.E 4.G
Diagnostic Axis 4.B Position
Modem Scan Hits Tilt Angle GPS Data
s Angles Data

4.H 4.J 4.K

4.I 4.L 4.M 4.N
Zero Scan SFE
Offsets Az Er El Er Pl Er
Resets Width SFR

4.O 4.P 4.Q 4.R 4.S 4.T

Az>EncSF Az>psf El>EncSF El>psf Pl>EncSF Pl>psf

- PROPRIETARY INFORMATION -
DO NOT DUPLICATE

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