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Satellite Earth Station Antenna Control Systems
Series 8000
™
ACS
Quick Start Guide
Model 8200™ Antenna Control Unit
Model 8250™ Drive Cabinet
22 MARCH 2019
Need details?
See the manual: Series 8000 ACS Operation & Maintenance
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1 Series 8000
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Setup — Overview
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2 Installing the Model 8250 Drive Cabinet
See important precautions and safety warnings in the Series 8000 ACS Operation & Maintenance manual. Detailed
checklists, as well as procedures for checking the power, limit switches, and motors are found in Appendix 11, “Series
8000 On-Site Test Procedure”. All procedures are to be carried out only by qualified personnel applying common
industry standards of best practices and due diligence.
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2.1 Ensure mains power is off before installation.
For details: Refer to Appendix 4, “8250 Drive Cabinet” of the Series 8000 ACS
Operation & Maintenance manual for all connection pinouts.
2.2 Perform power check prior to continuing.
Refer to “Drive Cabinet Power Checks” in the Series 8000 ACS Operation &
Maintenance manual.
2.3 Yaskawa Auto-Tuning
Warning: This procedure assumes the motors are not yet installed on jacks.
When the drive motors are connected and have power, Yaskawa’s Auto-Tuning procedure
configures the inverters. This gives optimal motor control and tracking. The process requires
information from the motor’s nameplate.
1. The inverters must be connected and have power.
2. The motors must not be installed on jacks, they need to be able to turn freely.
3. Motor wiring must be connected to the designated locations on the customer interface
block (CIB).
4. Be sure the drive’s input supply voltage equals or exceeds the motor’s rated voltage.
5. Follow the procedure given in the Auto-Tuning section
of the YASKAWA AC Drive – V1000 Compact Vector
Control Drive, Quick Start Guide, specifically for the
Auto-Tuning type Rotational Auto-Tuning for OLV
Control. Recommended parameters for the Radeus
Labs ACU are given in “Setup: V1000 Motor Drives” in
the Series 8000 ACS Operation & Maintenance
manual.
6. The drive motor shafts can be connected to the
antenna after Auto-Tuning completes.
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2.4 Inter-Facility Link (IFL)
The drive cabinet and ACU communicate by IFL.
“IFL” is standard, grounded Ethernet using RJ45 connectors.
“IFL-F” is dual-fiber using LC connectors, in multi mode by default and single mode as an option.
Fiber cable shorter than 600 meters:
• 2-strand
• Male/Male
• LC/LC
• OM2 50/125UM
Fiber cable longer than 600 meters:
• Contact Radeus Labs with questions about the fiber connection.
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2.5 Encoder and Resolver Connections
Encoder connections
Resolver connections
NUM
FUNCTION
WIRE COLOR
AZ
ENCODER
POSITION
FEEDBACK
220-7
CBL SHLD
cable braid
220-6
GND
white/green
220-5
VCC
brown/green
220-4
DATN
pink
220-3
DAT
gray
220-2
CLKN
yellow
220-1
CLK
violet
NUM
FUNCTION
WIRE COLOR
AZ
RESOLVER
POSITION
FEEDBACK
220-7
CBL SHLD
cable braid
220-6
R
red/white
220-5
RN
yellow/white
220-4
S
red
220-3
SN
black
220-2
C
yellow
220-1
CN
blue
This organization and the wire colors are the same for all other encoders and resolvers, which
are assigned to these positions:
EL 210-1 through 210-7
POL1 200-1 through 200-7
POL2 190-1 through 190-7
POL3 180-1 through 180-7
POL4 170-1 through 170-7
2.5.1 Encoder side — ships terminated
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2.6 Customer Interface Block
*
(CIB) Connections
See below for the proprietary connections in the Customer Interface Block (CIB).
SECTION
NUM
FUNCTION
E-STOP
163
SW1 LEAD
162
SW1 RETURN
161
SW2 LEAD
160
SW2 RETURN
AZ LIMIT
152
CW LIM
151
COM
150
CCW LIM
EL LIMIT
142
UP LIM
141
COM
140
DN LIM
POL1 LIMIT
132
CW LIM
131
COM
130
CCW LIM
POL2 LIMIT
122
CW LIM
121
COM
120
CCW LIM
POL3 LIMIT
112
CW LIM
111
COM
110
CCW LIM
POL4 LIMIT
102
CW LIM
101
COM
100
CCW LIM
AZ MOTOR
62
L1
61
L2
60
L3
52
L1
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EL MOTOR
51
L2
50
L3
POL1 MOTOR
42
CW or L1
41
RETURN or L2
40
CCW or L3
POL2 MOTOR
32
CW or L1
31
RETURN or L2
30
CCW or L3
POL3 MOTOR
22
CW or L1
21
RETURN or L2
20
CCW or L3
POL4 MOTOR
12
CW or L1
11
RETURN or L2
10
CCW or L3
MAINS
5
L1 4 L2 3 L3 2 Neutral
1
GND
* The CIB is shown as item #8 in the preceding illustration of the drive cabinet’s interior (in section 2, “Installing the Model
8250 Drive Cabinet”).
Three-phase power color codes follow North American common practice.
Radeus Labs recommends adding an extra 1 – 2 feet of length in a service loop outside the drive cabinet, in case of future
changes.
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3 Using the Model 8250
™
Drive Cabinet
3.1 Emergency Stop
• To stop all antenna motion as quickly as
possible, push the red e-stop switch.
• To release the e-stop, twist the knob clockwise.
• During an emergency, disconnect all power
sources.
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3.2 Position the antenna manually
Use the jog buttons on the Model 8200 ACU, or
use the jog-control panel inside the Model 8250 drive cabinet:
1. Choose the jog panel’s settings
• “Local” — enable these jog controls, overriding the ACU.
• “Slew” — jog buttons will move the antenna as its slew speed.
• “Toggle” — sustain antenna motion* once started, instead of only moving while a jog
button is depressed
2. As needed, use the jog buttons to…
• move “AZ” (clockwise or counterclockwise)
• move “EL” (up or down)
• move “POL” (clockwise or counterclockwise)
*
Until it hits its limit or the operator presses the jog button(s) again.
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4 Connecting the Model 8200
™
Antenna Control Unit (ACU)
4.1 Model 8200 ACU:
Legacy-compatible vs. Standard
The standard Model 8200 ACU is designed to work with the Model 8250 drive cabinet from
Radeus Labs. It requires fewer connections and has simpler cabling than legacy systems.
The legacy-compatible version of the Model 8200 ACU works with a site’s existing GD (Vertex)
7150 drive cabinet and can serve as a drop-in replacement for a GD 7200 unit.
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4.2 The ACU’s Rear Panel
Standard Model 8200 back panel. Actual connectors and configuration may vary.
When in doubt, refer to documentation that accompanied the system.
4.2.1 Minimum Connections
Legacy-compatible 8200:
Standard 8200:
Power plus RF-1, J3, J7, J8, J9, J10
Power plus RF-1, E2
Described below. For details and pinouts, also refer to the
Series 8000 ACS Operation & Maintenance manual’s Appendix 2.
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4.2.2 The Connectors
E1 — NETWORK
RJ45 Ethernet connection for providing internet access,
TeamViewer remote connection, etc.
E2 — DRIVE CABINET
RJ45 Ethernet connection for interfacing with the RL8250DC Drive Cabinet
(G1 configuration only)
F1 — DRIVE CABINET
LC/LC fiber-optic connector for interfacing with the RL8250DC Drive Cabinet.
(G1 configuration only, fiber-optic package only).
RF-1
N-Type female connector for RF Input 1 (vertical polarization) to
internal RF switch (system defaults to RF-1, user selectable)
RF-2
N-Type female connector for RF Input 2 (horizontal polarization) to
internal RF switch
J1 — IRIG
BNC female 75 Ω connector for IRIG timekeeping
J2 — UPC
Uplink power control. Analog output from optional internal receiver.
J3* — DRIVE INTERFACE
DB25M connector for interfacing with legacy drive cabinets
J4 — RS-232
DB25F connector for RS-232C communication with GD DTR, M&C system, etc.
(See Appendix 3: 8200 ACU, RS-232 Interface of the Series 8000 Operation and
Maintenance manual.)
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J5 — RS-232
DB25F connector for RS-232C communication with GD DTR, M&C system, etc.
(See Appendix 3: 8200 ACU, RS-232 Interface of the Series 8000 Operation and
Maintenance manual.)
J6 — ANALOG RECEIVER
DB9M connector for optional internal receiver’s analog output.
J7* — AZIMUTH
DB25F connector for encoder or resolver position feedback on AZ axis.
J8* — ELEVATION
DB25F connector for encoder or resolver position feedback on EL axis.
J9* — POLARIZATION 1
DB25F connector for resolver position feedback on POL 1 axis.
J10* — POLARIZATION 2
DB25F connector for resolver position feedback on POL 2 axis.
* Only on legacy-compatible versions of the Model 8200, not used on the standard 8200.
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5 Using the Model 8200
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ACU
5.1 Power-up the ACU
Warning: the antenna must have working hardware limit switches properly installed to
avoid damage and, potentially, injury when operating the connected ACU.
1. Verify that the ACU is connected to power.
2. Turn on the ACU via the power switch on its rear panel. The touchscreen will illuminate
when it is ready.
5.2 Hide, quit or power-down the ACU
Use the Setup > About tab to…
• Desktop — view the desktop without affecting current ACU operations.
• Quit — stop the ACU and exit to the system desktop.
• Shut Down — stop and power-down the ACU.
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5.3 System Setup and Configuration
Software setup and typical operation is performed via the ACU front panel’s touchscreen
display.
Home screen of the Model 8200 ACU
Real-time data display shown above controls for access to all system functions.
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5.3.1 Describe the antenna
Tap the Setup button and complete all fields on the Site tab.
• Latitude = degrees north
• Longitude = degrees east
• Altitude = antenna site’s altitude in meters
• Antenna name = unique name to show on the touchscreen
• Axes under ACU control = the number of axes on the antenna
• CP/LP selection = whether circular vs. linear POL can be specified on a target-by-
target basis
• Period = maximum timeout for CP/LP switching
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5.3.2 Enter the receiver’s characteristics
For details, refer to the relevant appendices in the Series 8000 ACS Operation & Maintenance manual:
Encoders: see “Encoder connections”
Resolvers: see “Resolver connections”
DTR: see Appendix 6: “Setup: DTR”
GD 253: see “Setup: GD Model 253 Tracking Receiver”
1. For the BDC LO frequency, enter the vertical and horizontal values (or left and right, for
circular polarization).
2. The receiver attenuation, in dB.
3. Specify the upper and lower limits of the frequency range, in any order.
The optional, built-in beacon receiver has a 0–10V analog output. In the next fields, specify:
4. The reference voltage for the relative power level of 0dB. (A related offset is defined in
each target’s settings. For an example, select a target at Home > Target and choose Edit
to inspect its related setting.)
5. The output’s slope (V/dBm).
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5.3.3 Specify encoder positions
A position must be entered for each encoder or resolver. The ACU will calculate the required
offsets.
Encoder angle + offset = look angle to enter in the Position (deg) field
1. Use the jog controls to manually point the antenna to a known or referenced look angle
(e.g. known satellite position, star, true north, horizon, etc.).
2. If the angles are unknown and there is no reference, measure them using an
inclinometer, tilt sensor, level (EL), or compass (AZ).
3. Enter the referenced or measured angles into the Encoders > Position (deg) fields. The
ACU will populate the offset fields.
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5.4 About the Setup Wizard
The Model 8200’s Setup Wizard can complete all the other configuration settings. It will drive
the antenna through its full range of motion along each axis.
After it runs, all settings remain available to be edited.
Requirements:
• Working limit switches must be in place on every axis.
Without them, the antenna will drive into its hard stops and
damages and/or injury may occur.
• The Model 8200 must be installed and connected properly, including the Setup
screens for Site, Receiver (if any), and Encoders (see above).
• The antenna must not be tripping any limit switches.
• Any limit jumpers need to be removed.
• How long will it take? Expect the Setup Wizard to take the time needed to exercise
the specific antenna fully, along each axis, and to perform any other tasks as
described. The antenna will be in motion a number of times during this operation.
Even if it pauses, motion may resume until the Setup Wizard concludes. Also note: If
the Setup Wizard is interrupted for any reason, it will start over when it is run again.
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5.4.1 Run the Setup Wizard
1. Verify that all system requirements have been met and that it is safe to move the antenna
through its full range of motion.
2. On the ACU’s touchscreen, go to Setup > Limits.
3. Tap the Setup Wizard button and confirm, when prompted:
When the Setup Wizard has finished, the system will go into Standby.
For details, the settings determined or calculated by the Setup Wizard are discussed in section
1.4, “Setup Wizard” of the Series 8000 ACS Operation & Maintenance manual.
5.5 Track a new target satellite
To track or point at a satellite, select it from the list of targets on the 8200’s touchscreen.
To add a satellite to the list:
1. Choose Home > Target
2. On the “Target options” screen, tap New:
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3. The fields shown depend on your selection in the Mode* drop-down:
4. Assign a unique name to the satellite unless you’re using TLE or IESS data, which provides
a non-editable name.
5. Complete the other displayed fields and, when you’re done, use the Save button.
6. The new target will now appear in the list shown at Home > Target. To track/point at any
satellite in the list, highlight it and click the Track button.
*
Some modes require the system to have a receiver.
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5.6 Start Up, Quit, Shut Down
5.6.1 Start the ACU application
The ACU software starts automatically when the Model 8200 ACU powers on. If the ACU’s
power is on but the software is not running, you can:¶
• Launch the ACU application via the Radeus Labs desktop shortcut…
• …or, re-launch Windows via the Start menu, that will restart the ACU application, too.
5.6.2 Quit the ACU application
If a fault condition or some task requires quitting the ACU software, use the touchscreen's
Home > Setup > About screen and tap "Quit" to exit the ACU application and display the
operating system desktop.
Quit the ACU software or Shut Down both the ACU and Windows.
To minimize the ACU software without quitting, tap "Desktop." You'll see the OS desktop and
can find the ACU again in the task bar.
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5.6.3 Power down the ACU
Use Home > Setup > About and use the Shut Down button to quit both the application and the
operating. Then you may power down the ACU via the power switch on its back panel.
5.7 Standby
Home > Standby immediately puts the ACU in Standby mode. While in standby, the ACU will not
command the antenna to move. It will remain in standby until an operator's affirmative action
takes it out of that mode.
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