Advantech 204 User's Manual
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1. Advantech Wireless ENTER SYSTEM ALARM MENU intrac Antenna Controiler INTRAC 204 Antenna Control Unit D For Antennas up to 9 6 meters in C Band or 4 5 meters in Ku Band v co EMERGENCY STOP i ANUAL INTROL INTRAC 204 Features Low cost high performance and high reliability for antennas up to 9 6 metres in diameter C Band and 4 5 metres in diameter Ku Band INTRAC orbit modelling algorithm offers the highest tracking Integrity Accurately tracks satellites with inclinations up to and beyond 10 Built in 8386VDC 8A drive unit to directly drive DC actuators with sequential Dual Axis drive Average tracking signal degradation less than 0 1dB Accepts high resolution resolver transducers down to 20 arc seconds 16 bits Compatible with INTELSAT and EUTELSAT SCPC tracking specifications Tolerates signal fluctuations that defeat step track and memory track controllers Resilient to tracking signal loss maintaining integrity for up to 72 hours Non volatile memory ensures tracking is resumed after power failure Full M amp C control via RS232 RS422 interface Can Incorporate IBRL 7 integral L band beacon receiver Option to drive a third polarization axis orbital Overview The INTRAC 204 Antenna Control Unit enables satellite earth station antennas to accurately track geosynchronous satellites with orbital inclinations up to and beyond 10 The unit offers superior tracki2. al IBR L Beacon Receiver Remote Control Terminal Polarisation Option Temperature Range Humidity Altitude Input Power Dimensions Mounting Weight NORTH AMERICA USA Tel 1 703 788 6882 Fax 1 703 788 6511 info usa advantechwireless com CANADA Tel 1 514 420 0045 Fax 1 514 420 0073 info canada advantechwireless com www advantechwireless com Standby Auto INTRAC Manual Jog Search Remote Control Go To Position Designate Wireless O Advantech Typically better than 0 1dB RMS signal degradation after tracking for 24 hours with tracking signal for orbit inclinations up to 10 Typically better than 0 1dB RMS signal degradation over 72 hours after loss of tracking signal for orbit inclinations up to 10 Model data is stored in EEPROM and the real time clock supported by battery backup against power failure Configuration data is stored in EEPROM May be derived from an external tracking receiver or optionally from the integral IBR L beacon receiver Voltage varying directly with received signal strength in dB Sensitivity 0 1V dB to 1 0V dB Offset 10 volts max Lost Lock input contact closure when tracking signal is lost 2 line LCD display giving the areas of information Azimuth angle Signal strength Diagnostics Polarization angle Mode of operation Operational menus Elevation angle 36VDC up to 8A for direct drive of DC actuator motors Limit switch inputs for elev
3. ation azimuth and polarization Contacts normally closed Inputs for standard resolver position transducers This option accepts an L Band signal with an input level of 80 to 45dBm The signal voltage and lock lost indicators are generated internally The need for an external beacon receiver is eliminated IBM PC compatible software is available to provide a remote control terminal function The terminal monitors and controls the INTRAC via the standard serial remote control port and provides facilities for managing and storing multiple orbit models Alarm information is still available at the front panel Option to accept a polarization position transducer and to drive a 36VDC polarization motor 0 to 50 C Operating 25 C to 85 C Non Operating storage 5 to 95 RH non condensing Operating 0 to 99 RH non condensing Non Operating storage 10 000 feet max 110 or 230V single phase 50 60Hz 50W 483mm W x 133mm H x 443mm D 19 rack mounting unit 2U high 8 kg EUROPE UNITED KINGDOM Tel 44 1480 357 600 Fax 44 1480 357 601 info uk advantechwireless com SOUTH AMERICA BRAZIL Tel 55 11 3054 5701 Fax 55 11 5041 4026 info brazii advantechwireless com RUSSIA amp CIS Tel 7 495 967 1859 Fax 7 495 967 30 24 info russia advantechwireless com Specifications are subject to change without notice An ISO 9001 2008 Company Ref PB INTRAC204 004 1 1036
4. ng integrity with any C Band antenna up to 9 6 meters and any Ku Band antenna up to 4 5 meters The control unit uses the INTRAC INtelligent TRacking Antenna Control algorithm which has been developed and refined over a 20 year period It offers exceptional immunity to propagation disturbances and fades maintaining reliable pointing accuracy even at low angles of elevation in regions of high scintillation The INTRAC 205 is compatible with INTELSAT and EUTELSAT SCPC tracking specifications lt is able to tolerate signal fluctuations that defeat step track and memory track controllers and is resilient to loss of tracking signal the unit will maintain tracking integrity for blackout periods up to 72 hours The non volatile memory ensures that accurate tracking is resumed after power failure The unit incorporates 36VDC motor drive circuits providing a single box solution that is simple to install reducing set up costs It features full remote monitoring and control via an RS232 RS423 serial interface Average tracking signal degradation is less than 0 2dB The INTRAC 204 features a two line LCD display and can be supplied with an integral L Band beacon receiver www advantechwireless com INTRAC 204 Antenna Control Unit SPECIFICATIONS Tracking Accuracy Prediction Accuracy Backup Configuration Memory Tracking Signal External Tracking Signal Display Drive Outputs Limit Switches Position Transducers Intern
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