The commercial industry’s most-advanced antenna control system meets the requirements of retrofits* as well as new installations.
Model 8200 ACU — satellite antenna control unit
*As a retrofit option, the 8200 ACU is compatible with industry standard drive-cabinet interfaces and legacy position-feedback devices such as absolute rotary optical encoders, standard single-speed brushless size 11 resolvers, and two-speed brushless size 20 resolvers.
Features
- Touchscreen controls for all operations
- Efficient, intuitive graphical user interface
- Hardware jog buttons with LED indicators
- Data and parameters secured in nonvolatile storage
- Innovative setup wizard eases installation
- Secure TeamViewer integration for remote and shared ACU operation
- Field-proven in critical applications
Modes of Operation
Manual — Front-panel buttons for two-speed, manual jog control.
Move to Longitude — Position to AZ and EL angles determined from the longitudinal orbital slot.
Move to Look Angles — Position to user-provided AZ, EL, and POL angles.
Step Track — Periodic algorithm to perform an AZ-EL scan pattern to peak up signal strength.
Predictive Track — Point the satellite dish using an orbital model created from previous peak AZ and EL step-track data points.
Optional Modes
TLE (Two-Line Element) — Track automated positioning based on NORAD two-line element sets.
INTELSAT Track — Automated tracking to AZ and EL coordinate sets derived from Intelsat 11 parameters.
Computer Track — Automated positioning using commanded angles supplied from an external computer.
Sun and Moon Track — Automated positioning to AZ and EL locations of the sun and the moon.
Star Track — Automated positioning to AZ and EL locations of radio stars.
Fully configured 8200 system shown. Actual rear panel may vary depending on configuration.
For details and specs, download the product brochure:
Model 8200 Antenna Control System
Also see: original 8200 product announcement