Antenna Control Unit - M1 - TCS

1 The ACU Interface PCB The nervous system of the ACU-M1, provides the capability to Control many types of Antenna systemsThe Front Panel of the ACU-M1 Antenna Control unit - M1 The State of the Art in Antenna Control Our Antenna Control unit - M1 provides to the operator complete Control over the Antenna /pedestal, the feed, and supporting equipment. It fits into a 19 rack and comes with a 15 color touch screen display. Integrated handwheels and slew switches on the front panel allow for easy Control of Antenna movement. The M1 provides a USB interface on the front panel for additional peripherals like a keyboard, pen drive, joystick, or printer. The M1 can interface with up to eight telemetry receivers that can be grouped into different combinations for auto receiver of the application, the ACU-M1 can be setup to work from a remote site or right at the pedestal. Please see our Remote Control brochure for more information.

2 The ACU-M1 handles both satellite and range applications. For satellite applications, the M1 propagates the satellite trajectory from satellite elements in several formats or program tracks from a predicted trajectory. A schedule for tracking several satellites can be programmed from the front panel or remotely. The ACU can automatically download satellite elements from the Internet or from a networked storage area. NORAD Two Line Elements may also be entered manually via the Manual TLE Entry Menu. For range applications the M1 can either autotrack or be slaved to any slave source to follow the target. Many slave formats are currently supported over Ethernet, Serial, and GPIB connections. The M1 has the ability to take Azimuth and Elevation pairs, target locations in Earth Centered coordinates, or Azimuth, Elevation, and Range data from a Radar.

3 We have two sizes of ACU-M1 chassis. We have our standard chassis displayed on this brochure and we have our long chassis. The long chassis makes it possible for us to integrate embedded receivers inside the ACU. Control of the receivers is available on the front panel of the real time, the M1 adapts to one of three servo loops (Type I, Type I with Feed Forward, and Type II) based on the mode of operation in each axis independently. We designed this to achieve the best possible system response while maximizing the life of the ACU-M1 works well at sea. Inputs for Inertial Navigation System (INS) data allow the ACU-M1 to work out the ship s orientation relative to True World coordinates. The TCS ACU-M1 produces reports for many of its tests in the Portable Document Format (PDF). These color reports are generated at the completion of our Velocity/Acceleration Tests, our Motion Tests, and our Error Gradient Tests.

4 They are time stamped to provide a history of your system s performance. We designed the ACU-M1 to be modular in form, fit, and function, allowing for ease of upgrades, maintenance, and learning. We customize the ACU-M1 to fit all your telemetry ViewCamera ControlFault ViewFeed ControlRemote StowWorld ViewSchedule ViewSlew SwitchesMeatball(Error Display)All Axis Information Collocated HandwheelAnalog and Digital Represntation of AnglesOnline Help* OptionalOperational ModesStandbyManualHandwheel, Slew, Joystick, Immediate & Program DesignateSearchRaster & Spiral PatternsSlaveEthernet*, RS-232/RS485*/RS422*, Synchro*, GPIB*, Synchronous Serial*, Custom*, GPS* Parallax correction and programmable offset controlAcquire/ AutotrackMulti-path Clipping, Threshold, Rate Memory, Program MemoryAutotrack, Program Track, Step Track, Sun Track, Track From File, Overhead PassTime Offset For Program TrackPosition OffsetRemoteTCS ICD*, Custom*TCP/IP*, UDP/IP*, GPIB*, RS-232*Servo Control Power AmplifiersCompatible with PWM, Linear, and SCRM otor DriveSingle, Dual (Torque Bias To Eliminate Backlash)Position FeedbackSingle Speed, Dual Speed, Synchro, Resolver, Encoder (Incremental & Absolute), Potentiometer.

5 (Resolution up to 22 bits)Servo LoopType I, Type I with Feed Forward, and Type IIClose Loop TimingVelocity loop 11 sPosition Loop 10 Interfaces ElectricalUp to 8 Receivers AGC & AMUSB PortJoystick PortTest PortsNetworkSNMP*, SNTP*, HTTP*, FTP*Time ReferenceIRIG-A*, IRIG-B*, IRIG-G*, GPS*, NASA-36*, SNTP*Custom*If an interface doesn t appear in this list, we can customize the ACU to interface with your device(s)Setup DiagnosticsTargetsAdd or Delete Buttons for the Targets Menu. Add Satellites and Stars. Configure Automatic Download of Element Sensitivity for Each AxisSearchFine Tune Search ParametersAcquireAdjust Thresholds, MPC Angle, and Rate Memory TimeoutsAutotrackAdjust Phasing and Scale Factors for Each Receiver/Band CombinationPedestalCalibrate System with Known Target or Sun. Adjust Soft ElementsInput Station Elements or Grab From GPSR eceiver CalibrationMake the Receiver Displays Match the Levels on Your Receivers.

6 Compensate for Noise Floor for Each ReceiverG/TTest Ports G/T Calculator. Automatic G/T (with Optional Power Meter)Grab Flux Values from Internet. Monitor Feed Signals On The BNC Test Ports At Rear of ACUV elocity TestMonitor Pedestal Performance. Generates TestDrive System to Its Limits, Measure Total TravelMotion TestsMeasures Large Step, Small Step, Ka, and Kv ResponseSystem Backup & RestoreSave System Settings For Backup and RestoreError GradienMeasures Demod ResponseAntenna PatternsAllows Operator to Take Antenna Patterns with Spectrum AnalyzerSignal StrengthsArea ViewUSB for ExpansionPedestalCommunication StatusDVD/CDRWU niversal Power Supply(Takes from 90V to 240V)Fiber Optic Connections to Pedestal2 Network Connection 10/100/1000 BASE-T AM & AGC InterfacesTest Ports and Sync RemovableSolid StateDiskFloppy DriveOptional IRIGTime Code ReaderOptional ExtraNetwork PortsBase Model 2011 Telemetry & Communications Systems, Inc.

7 All rights reserved. Product specifications subject to change without 2011 Telemetry & Communications Systems, Remmet AvenueChatsworth, California + GHz INTEL Core 2 DuoMemory1 GB RAMD isplay15 Color Touch ScreenStorageSolid State DiskDVD-ROM (RW Optional) M Floppy Drive Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7/ LinuxP e d e s t a l Control InterfaceFiber Optic,Multiconductor Cable,USBS upport Feed TypesConical Scan, SCMP, E-scan, Custom*ACU-M1 SpecificationsExternal InterfacesEthernet (TCP/IP, UDP/IP)RS-232/422/485 GPIBP owerFrom 90 VAC to 240 VACLess Than 200W(Standard Configuration)TemperatureOperational 0 C to +40 C Humidity20-90% Non-Condensing (indoor)10-95% Non-Condensing (outdoor) x19 x 14 (7U) WeightLess Than 30 lbs ( kg)