ODU&Handheld PDF

NGC-ODU
Antenna Control Unit

&
Handheld Controller
Advanced Technical Manual
Manual# 7580368 Revision F
ASC Signal Corporation

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION: How to Use This Manual 5
I.I Purpose, Overview, & Description 5
I.II Personnel Requirements 6
I.III Miscellaneous Notices 6
I.IV Warning Symbols 6
I.V Safety Terms Summary 7
I.VI Summary of Safety Precautions 7
I.VII THINGS TO NEVER DO 8
I.VIII Parts Verification 8
1.0 Operation of Handheld Controller 9
1.1 Handheld-to-ODU Connection 10
1.2 Handheld Keypad Breakdown 11
1.3 Handheld Screens Breakdown 12
2.0 ODU System & Parts Overview 29
2.1 ODU with Parts Numbered 29
2.2 ODU Connectors & Cable Glands 31
2.3 A1 Master Controller (MC-7) 32
2.4 A2/A4/ (OPTION) A6 Axis Control Units (ACU) 34
2.5 A3/A5/ (OPTION) A7 Axis Sending Units (ASU) 37
2.6 A8/A9 El/Az VFD 40
2.7 A10 Power Supply Board 43
2.8 Miscellaneous Parts Descriptions 44
2.9 Terminal Blocks (TB1-TB4) 45
2.10 A13 External Wiring Interface (EWI)-1 46
2.11 A13 External Wiring Interface (EWI)-2 48
3.0 ODU System & Parts Troubleshooting 51
3.1 Antenna JOG/Movement Issues 51
3.2 Directional/Axis Issues 55
3.3 Movement & Wiring Troubleshooting Scenarios/Solutions 57
3.4 AC Polarization Drive Troubleshooting Issues 58
3.5 DC Stepper Polarization Drive Troubleshooting Issues 59
3.6 Other AC Pol Drive Troubleshooting Scenarios/Solutions 59
3.7 Other DC Pol Drive Troubleshooting Scenarios/Solutions 60
3.8 Other Troubleshooting Scenarios/Solutions 60
4.0 Cleaning, Inspections, & Maintenance 61
4.1 General Cleaning 61
4.2 Inspections 62
4.3 Preservation of Component Parts (Aluminum Only) 62
4.4 Presence of Moisture/Water 63
5.0 NGC-ODU Spare Kits 64
5.1 VFDs 64
5.2 Power Supplies 64
5.3 Boards 64
5.4 Pol Drive Related 64
5.5 Low Temp Related 64
5.6 Circuit Breakers 65
5.7 Spare E-Stop 65
5.8 Spare Handheld Terminal 65
APPENDIX A: PWA Display Codes & NGC-ODU Faults Glossary 66
APPENDIX B: Theory of Operation 69
APPENDIX C: Glossary Tables 76
APPENDIX D: Equipment Issues & Tech Support 91
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Handheld Controller with Connection Cable 9
Figure 1-2: Handheld Keypad 11
Figure 1-3: Handheld Controller Menu/Screen Tree 12
Figure 1-4a: Home Screen 13
Figure 1-4b: Button Ribbon Options, HOME SCREEN 2 13
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Figure 1-4c: Button Ribbon Options, HOME SCREEN 3 13
Figure 1-5: Jog Screen 14
Figure 1-6: GoTo Screen 15
Figure 1-7a: Parameters Screen 16
Figure 1-7b: Parameters Screen (Edit Mode) 17
Figure 1-7c: Button Ribbon Options, Parameters Edit Mode 2 17
Figure 1-8a: Current Faults 18
Figure 1-8b: Button Ribbon Options, Current Faults 2 18
Figure 1-9: Message Log 19
Figure 1-10: Installation Screen 20
Figure 1-11: Diagnostic Commands Screen 21
Figure 1-12a: Password Screen 22
Figure 1-12b: Button Ribbon Options, Password Screen 2 22
Figure 1-12c: Button Ribbon Options, Password Screen 3 22
Figure 1-13: Edit Fraction Screen 23
Figure 1-14a: Search Screen 24
Figure 1-14b: Button Ribbon Options, Search Screen 2 24
Figure 1-14c: Search Screen with Open Dropdown Menu 25
Figure 1-14d: Search Screen with Item Selected 25
Figure 1-15: Voltage Monitor Mask (bitmask edit screen) 27
Figure 1-16: Shortcuts Screen 28
Figure 2-1: NGC Outdoor Unit 29
Figure 2-2: ODU Interface Connectors & Cable Glands 31
Figure 2-3: Master Controller PWA 32
Figure 2-4: Axis Control Unit PWA 34
Figure 2-5: Axis Sending Unit PWA 37
Figure 2-6: VFD (cover off & terminals exposed) 40
Figure 2-7: External Wiring Interface 46
Figure 2-8: EWI-2 board 48
Figure 3.1a: Troubleshooting Flowchart #1a 51
Figure 3.1b: Troubleshooting Flowchart #1b 51
Figure 3.1c: Troubleshooting Flowchart #1c 52
Figure 3.2: Troubleshooting Flowchart #2 53
Figure 3.12: AC Pol Troubleshooting Flowchart #1 58
Figure 3.15: DC Pol Troubleshooting Flowchart #1 59
Figure 3.16: DC Pol Troubleshooting Flowchart #2 59
Figure B-1: NGC-ODU Block Diagram (AC Pol Drive) 69
Figure B-2: NGC-ODU Block Diagram (DC Pol Drive) 70
Figure B-3: NGC Antenna Control System Block Diagram (AC Pol Drive) 70
Figure B-4: NGC Antenna Control System Block Diagram (DC Pol Drive) 71
LIST OF TABLES
Section 1.0
1.1: Important Screen Icons 12
Section 2.0
2.1: NGC Outdoor Unit Parts List 30
2.2: ODU Connectors & Cable Glands 31
2.3: MC-7 PWA Front Edge Indicator LEDs and Display 33
2.4: MC-7 PWA Indicator LEDs Description 33
2.5: MC-7 Jacks & Plugs 33
2.6: MC-7 Switches 33
2.7: MC-7 Jumpers 34
2.8: MC-7 Test Points 34
2.9: Axis Control Unit PWA Front Edge Indicator LEDs & Display 35
2.10: Axis Control Unit PWA Indicator LEDs Description 35
2.11: ACU Jacks & Plugs 36
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2.12: ACU Switches 36
2.13: ACU Jumpers 36
2.14: ACU Test Points 36
2.15: Axis Sending Unit PWA Front Edge Indicator LEDs & Display 37
2.16: Axis Sending Unit PWA Indicator LEDs Description 38
2.17: ASU Jacks & Plugs 38
2.18: ASU Switches 38
2.19: ASU Jumpers 38
2.20: ASU Test Points 39
2.21: ASU Potentiometers 39
2.22: VFD Sizes 41
2.23: VFD Terminals Descriptions 41
2.24: VFD Parameters (208VAC & 380VAC) 42
2.25: A10 P/Ns & Specifications 44
2.26: NGC Bus Cable Pin-Out 44
2.27: TB4 Designations 45
2.31: EWI-1 Connectors 46
2.32: EWI-1 J1/J4/J6 Pin-out 47
2.33: EWI-1 J2/J5 Pin-out 47
2.34: EWI-1 J3 Pin-out 47
2.37: EWI-2 Connectors 49
2.38: EW2-1 J6 Pin-out 49
2.39: EWI-2 J2/J5 Pin-out 49
2.42: EW2-1 J6 Pin-out 50
Appendices
A.1: Error Codes 66
A.2: Faults Glossary 67
C.1: List of Handheld Terminal Parameters 76
C.2: Encoder/Resolver Types 84
C.3: Axis Limit Conditions, Azimuth, Polarization, & SRT X axes 84
C.4: Axis Limit Conditions, Elevation & SRT Y axes 84
C.5: Supplementary Azimuth axis inputs 84
C.6: Supplementary Elevation axis inputs 84
C.7: Cabinet power status fields 85
C.8: NGC Communications Bus Entities 85
C.9: Compass Calibration Statuses 85
C.10: Compass Faults 85
C.11: Compass Mode 85
C.12: GPS Faults 86
C.13: GPS Quality 86
C.14: Limit Switch Mask Fields 86
C.15: Local Remote settings 86
C.16: Axis Movement Faults 87
C.17: Movement command enumerations 87
C.18: Voltage Monitor Mask values 87
C.19: Operational Configurations 88
C.20: Stepper Motor types 88
C.21: Polarization Axis Setup 88
C.22: SRT Axes Present field 88
C.23: SRT Movement Command 88
C.24: SRT Overall Status 89
C.25: SRT Temperature Status 89
C.26: SRT Z Limit status field 89
C.27: Track Mode enumeration 89
C.28: Track State field meanings 90
C.29: VFD DataLink Status 90
C.30: Diagnostic Commands 90
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INTRODUCTION: How to Use This Manual
I.I Purpose, Overview, & Description
The purpose of this manual is to provide preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and corrective maintenance information
together with detailed checkout procedures for the NGC Antenna Control System Outdoor Unit (NGC-ODU). This manual
is intended for use by qualified technical and/or installation personnel ONLY, for the performance of installation,
operation, and maintenance procedures for the NGC-ODU system.

Overview
This technical manual contains information for NGC Antenna Control System Outdoor Unit for Receive/Transmit
Antennas. The basic equipment and accessories are either manufactured or design controlled by ASC Signal Corporation.
This manual contains recommended procedures to be performed by qualified technical personnel.

General Product Description
The ASC Signal Corporation NGC Antenna Control System Outdoor Unit Models, all of which are designed to be used
with ASC Signal motorizable fixed antennas, are as follows:
NGC-ODU-208-3 NGC-ODU-208-3-HA
The ASC Signal NGC System is a modular, scalable, adaptable advanced-level antenna pointing and tracking control
system intended for motorized satellite earth station antennas used with geosynchronous communications satellites.
The NGC system is intended for new installations, and as a replacement for legacy control systems such as the ASC
Signal APC100, APC400, and ACS3000 systems.
The NGC provides the following basic and optional features:
Variable Speed motor control for two- and three-axis motor systems complying with the standard ASC Signal
interface, using VFDs for driving the Azimuth and Elevation axes.
Support for single phase AC Polarization rotators.
Automatic positioning of antennas to pre-programmed look angles.
Optical Interfacility link
Local control from the indoor unit through an advanced touch panel LCD and keypad.
Local control from the outdoor unit through an advanced handheld unit
Automatic installation commissioning assistance
10/100 BaseT Ethernet interface for external M&Cs (via the IDU)
Remote control through network-based and serial-port-based communications protocols, including both legacy
protocols and SNMP.
Integral beacon receiver interfaces to support ASC Signals patented three-point peaking step-track and
SmarTrack hybrid feedback/predictive program tracking algorithms.
NORAD and Intelsat program tracking
Optional integrated subreflector tracking (SRT) capability for high-accuracy Ka-band tracking, including hybrid
main dish and SRT positioning and tracking
The NGC system is physically divided into an Indoor Unit (NGC-IDU) and an Outdoor Unit (NGC-ODU), connected by a
dedicated multimode optical fiber link. The NGC-IDU is a 3RU 19-inch rackmount chassis that is mounted inside the
equipment shelter or building. It provides the user interface and the interface to the tracking receivers. All NGC variants
have the same NGC-IDU package.
The NGC-ODU is packaged in multiple layouts based on application. All are generally mounted outside, on the positioner,
pedestal, or tripod mount. Depending on the ordered chassis variant, the NGC-ODU may use 208VAC or 380VAC three-
phase wye power, or 230VAC single-phase power. The NGC-ODU may use common or separate sources for technical
and service power, as desired by the customer.
The functional allocation between NGC-IDU and NGU-ODU follows one basic principle: the Indoor Unit generates all
pointing commands and the Outdoor Unit executes them. All tracking functions are isolated to the NGC-IDU, which is
indoors, where the beacon receiver or other signal measurement device will be located. All motion control functions are
isolated to the NGC-ODU, which is located on the positioner or pedestal, allowing the termination of all local control
cables after short runs and minimizing the interconnection between indoor and outdoor to AC power, transmit and receive
signals, and a single control fiber pair.
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Unlike many previous systems, pointing commands from the NGC-IDU to the NGC-ODU are always given in horizon-
oriented coordinates (that is, true Azimuth and true Elevation). The NGC systems software performs all necessary
coordinate transformations to determine local Azimuth and Elevation position commands, and to provide feedback in
both local and horizon-oriented coordinate frames.
No configuration of the dedicated link between NGC-IDU and NGC-ODU is required. This avoids the need for the installer
to understand TCP/IP networking configuration.
I.II Personnel Requirements

NOTICE
THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR REMOVAL OF AN ANTENNA REQUIRES QUALIFIED,
EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL.
ASC SIGNAL CORP. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED FOR SUCH
PERSONNEL.
ANTENNA SYSTEMS SHOULD BE INSPECTED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO
VERIFY PROPER INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND CONDITION OF THE EQUIPMENT.
ASC SIGNAL CORP DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RESULT OF IMPROPER OR
UNSAFE INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE PRACTICES.
I.III Miscellaneous Notices

Proprietary Information
The technical data contained herein is proprietary to ASC Signal Corporation. It is intended for use in the installation,
operation, and maintenance of ASC Signal equipment. This data shall not be disclosed or duplicated, in whole or in part,
without the expressed written consent of ASC Signal Corporation.

Installation Notice
Installation, maintenance, or removal of the hardware described in this manual requires qualified and experienced
personnel. ASC Signal installation instructions are written for such personnel. Qualified personnel MUST perform
proper installation and maintenance of the equipment, and MUST verify the condition of the equipment at initial
installation and periodically thereafter.
NOTE: ASC Signal is NOT liable or responsible for results of improper or unsafe installation and maintenance practices.
All designs, specifications, and availability of products are subject to change without notice.

IMPORTANT: What to Know When You See OPTION:
Any time you see OPTION:, this means that the information following it is related to an optional element (in either
hardware or software) that may or may not apply to the arrangement of your particular NGC Unit. Please note that if you
see an option that you do not have but would like to purchase, please contact ASC Signal.
I.IV Warning Symbols

Various components of this System may display safety symbols. Be sure to use extreme caution when operating
components with any of the following safety symbols:
Certains lments du systme montreront peut-tre des symboles de scurit. Faites trs attention faire marcher tous
les lments qui tiennent les symboles de scurit suivants:
OR WARNING! HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS! KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY!
AVERTISSEMENT! PICES MOBILES DANGEREUSES! GARDEZ LES DOIGTS ET LES AUTRES PARTIES DU
CORPS HORS DATTEINTE!
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

AVERTISSEMENT! RISQUE DLECTROCUTION!
WARNING! REFER TO MANUAL

AVERTISSEMENT! SE RFRER AU MANUEL DUTILISATION.
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I.V Safety Terms Summary
The following safety terms may appear on the product:
Les termes de scurit suivants peuvent apparatre sur le produit:
DANGERIndicates an immediately accessible injury hazard is present as you read the marking, and failure to take
precautions could result in loss of life
DANGERCette indication signale un risque de blessure immdiat et qui peut tre mortel.
WARNINGIndicates a nearby injury hazard that is not immediately accessible as you read the markings, and failure to
take precautions could result in personal injury and/or loss of life
AVERTISSEMENTCette indication signale un risque de blessure non immdiat mais qui peut tre mortel.
CAUTIONIndicates a potential hazard to property, including the product
PRUDENCEIndique un risque pour lenviron du produit, le produit inclus.
The following safety symbols and terms may be used in this manual:
Les symbols et les termes suivants de sret peuvant tre employs en ce manuel:
WARNING! Statements identify conditions & practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
AVERTISSEMENT! Les rapports davertissement identifient les conditions ou les pratiques qui pourraient avoir comme
consquence les dommages ou la perte de la vie.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

RISQUE DE DCHARGE LECTRIQUE!
I.VI Summary of Safety Precautions

The following safety precautions are not related to any specific procedure, and so will not appear elsewhere in this
manual. Ensure all personnel understand & apply these precautions in all phases of installation, operation, &
maintenance. Failure to do so may result in loss of life.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS: Personnel must observe all applicable safety regulations at all times. Ensure
power is disconnected or removed from the unit BEFORE replacing any components. Potential hazards may exist even
though the power control switch is in OFF position. Capacitors retain electrical charges. Always REMOVE POWER & use
test equipment to confirm a circuit is at ground potential BEFORE touching it. NEVER reach into or enter an enclosure to
service or adjust the equipment until the absence of power has been confirmed.
DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE: Under NO circumstances should ANY person reach into or enter the
enclosure for the purpose of servicing or adjusting the equipment except in the presence of someone who is capable
of rendering aid in case of an accident/emergency.
RESUSCITATION: Personnel working with or near high voltage should be familiar with resuscitation methods (CPR
and/or AED). CPR info may be obtained from medical personnel. For AED (Automated External Defibrillator) information,
contact supervisor or hosting administration for details on the availability and/or location of an AED unit at your worksite.
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTION

This equipment contains electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive devices. ESD sensitive equipment handling methods
must be used to prevent equipment damage during handling and servicing.
ESSENTIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENT

Refer to document P/N 240117Essential Health and Safety Requirements.
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I.VII THINGS TO NEVER DO
NEVER touch circuits or reach into an enclosure until the disconnection of power and absence of charge has been
confirmed
NEVER service or adjust equipment alone. Electric shock can lead to cardiac arrest. Presence of immediate aid gives
you a 90% chance of survival, but this drops by 10% with every passing minute. After 5 minutes, resuscitation
without permanent heart and/or brain damage is nearly impossible. Consider this: Without the immediate aid of
CPR or an AED, what are the odds you will be found and successfully revived in under 5 minutes?
NEVER ignore warning symbols or fail to read safety signs
NEVER skip steps in a sequence, unless specifically instructed to do so by the manual, software, and/or authorized
ASC Tech Support Personnel. Aside from risking harm to yourself, you risk doing permanent damage to the equipment
NEVER touch or stand near any potentially moving parts (even if they are not in motion at the time) when the unit is in
operation or powered on, as they may move without warning
NEVER stand underneath any object while it is being lifted
NEVER remove, disable, or exceed the units safety, software, security, or movement limits, unless specifically
instructed to do so by the manual, software, and/or authorized ASC Tech Support Personnel. The careless disabling of
such safeguards is one of the most common causes of serious equipment damage during installation and operation
I.VIII Parts Verification
STOP! READ BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY OR INSTALLATION!

Upon receipt of your order, the shipment should be verified to ensure that all parts have reached your site. This process
should occur before the installation process begins. ASC Signal Corporation thoroughly inspects and carefully packs all
equipment before shipment. If you find that there are missing or damaged components, please refer to the step-by-step
instructions (located in back of this manual) on how to properly report equipment loss or damage. When you have
received your order, verify that all parts contained in the shipment correspond to the parts listed on your packing
slip/inventory.
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1.0 Operation of Handheld Controller
The NGC-ODU may be controlled from the pedestal base, via use of the Handheld Controller (shown below in
Figure 1-1).
Figure 1-1: Handheld Controller with Connection Cable

The Handheld Controller is a QTERM-G55 model controller with a 320x240 pixel, LCD transflective FSTN,
grayscale (16 shades) display. The display screen employs a light emitting diode (LED) backlight. The LED
provides excellent readability under most lighting conditions and can operate in either portrait or landscape
mode. The FSTN contrast is software-controlled and compensated for temperature. The transflective display
provides excellent sunlight or high ambient light readability. The backlight also provides white lighting for high
contrast and easy readability. Brightness of the backlight and FSTN contrast are controlled by software. User
input occurs through a rugged 24-key membrane keypad with steel domes. This 24-key keypad allows for
function/soft keys, four-way directional control and alphanumeric data entry. Certain keys can perform alternate
functions when the shift key is enabled (refer to Table below Figure 1-2 for specifics).
Setup parameters are password protected in the handheld terminal and can only be accessed by logging into
the handheld. In most cases, the Handheld Controller terminal will be shipped with the Persistent Password
already logged in. If the Handheld terminal requests that you login, use one of passwords listed below. The
Temporary password automatically logs out when power to the Handheld is disconnected. The Persistent
password will keep the Handheld logged in until the user forces it to logout. You will need the following
passwords to access the system via the Handheld Controller terminal:
ODU/Handheld TEMPORARY Installer Password: JFQB23
ODU/Handheld PERSISTENT Admin Password: 32BQFJ
The Handheld terminals LCD screen is a backlit graphical interface. The LCD displays messages to indicate
the antenna functions and status. Antenna functions and status include whether or not the antenna is moving,
if a satellite signal is found, if a signal is lost, etc. The LCD indicates soft key functions on a given screen.
Additionally, the LCD alerts you if a system fault occurs, and allows you to troubleshoot the antenna.
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DO NOT leave Handheld Screen in DIRECT SUNLIGHT! Screensaver does not protect screen from sunlight.
Prolonged exposure to sunlight will cause screen to become temporarily washed out, making it unusable until returned
to shade for a time. If exposed for too long, such as an entire day, screen may be permanently damaged.
The behavior of screen saver activation occurs in the following stages:
After 10 minutes = screen dims
After 30 minutes = screen saver comes on
After 50 minutes = screen goes dark
To reactivate the dark screen, simply press any key on the Handheld.
The user operates the Handheld Controller terminal by using soft keys and implemented by pressing function
keys. The Handheld terminal has four function keys, labeled F1F4. When one of these four keys has a
specific function, the function for that key is displayed above it on the LCD screen. If a key does not have a
function for the current screen, field, and/or mode, then the space above it on the LCD will remain blank.
Operational configuration is used to indicate the basic system setup of the NGC-ODU. It usually matches the
role the antenna system plays. It is primarily a setting that is dependent on the kinds of equipment expected to
be present in the system.
Fixed antenna is a system whose geographic location is not normally assumed to change. The location
is generally entered by hand using the Handheld or the NGC-IDU. In this configuration, the system will
use the attitude sensor if it has access to it, but does not require it to be present for normal operation. A
fixed antenna may also include an SRT (this is called a combined system) but of course does not
require it.
Mobile antenna paused is a system with a changing location, including frequent relocations, but is
normally used on the pause, and which includes AS-1, which is equipment to ascertain the geographic
location of the system as a regular part of operation. This operational configuration enables certain extra
functions designed to assist in operation.
SRT-only is a system with a main reflector that is not motorized and cannot move, but has an SRT
installed
SRT Slave Only is reserved for future applications
Other settings are reserved for future applications.
LocalRemote indicates which entity has control of the system (can move the antenna, change parameters).
Other modes are as follows:
Local means the system is under control of the NGC-IDU front panel or the NGC-IDU remote front panel
software
Remote means the system is under control of the SNMP Agent
Local handheld means the system is under control of the Handheld terminal
1.1 Handheld-to-ODU Connection
To connect Handheld Controller to the NGC-ODU:
1. Remove the tethered plug, normally plugged into J3 (on the underside of the ODU cabinet)
NOTE: Removing tethered plug from J3 will lock out all control (the same as pressing an ESTOP button), prohibiting
antenna movement until either Handheld cable is plugged in J3 or tethered plug is returned to J3.
2. Plug the Handheld Controller cable (shown in Figure 1-1) into J3
3. Handheld Controller should power on automatically, so there is no need to press the power button
To ENGAGE an ESTOP:
Press in any red ESTOP button
Depending on the options for your particular system/equipment, ESTOP buttons can be present in any
number of locations, such as on the ODU, IDU, Handheld Controller, or mounted on nearby walls (or other
structures)
NOTE: Engaging ESTOP button will lock out all movement/control for antenna (plus movement/control from NGC-IDU)
To RELEASE an ESTOP:
Handheld & IDU ESTOP buttons are released by turning ESTOP knob Clockwise until it pops out
ESTOP on side of ODU (or at optional ESTOP stations) can be released by pulling out the button
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1.2 Handheld Keypad Breakdown
Figure 1-2: Handheld Keypad

Image Button Title Function/Description
POWER BUTTON Standby power button for handheld (does not affect power to NGC-ODU)
(ON/OFF) NOTE: If power to Handheld Controller is turned OFF, the system will return to Local Mode with
the IDU in control of the system. When power is returned to Handheld, the ODU will return system
to Local Handheld Mode, in which the Handheld has sole control (IDU is locked out).
Function Key 1 (F1) Performs different functions, depending on what is on screen in the Button
Ribbon immediately above key
Azimuth On Jog Screen this key turns antenna Counterclockwise, decreasing the Az
Counterclockwise value. On other screens, it is used to navigate the cursor/screen
(CCW/Left Arrow)
Azimuth Clockwise On Jog Screen this key turns the antenna Clockwise, increasing the Az value.
(CW/Right Arrow) On other screens, it is used to navigate the cursor/screen
Polarization Turns Pol Counterclockwise (OPTION: this key is used only if Pol drive is
Counterclockwise present)
(Circle Arrow CCW)
Polarization Turns Pol Clockwise (OPTION: this key is used only if Pol drive is present)
Clockwise (Circle
Arrow CW)
Elevation UP (Up On Jog Screen this key increases Elevation. On other screens, it is used to
Arrow) navigate cursor/screen
Elevation DOWN On Jog Screen this key decreases Elevation. On other screens, it is used to
(Down Arrow) navigate cursor/screen
SHIFT Allows certain keys to assume secondary functions (such as 1, 2, ENTER, and
ESC)
Number Pad 0, 1-9. Additionally, if pressed with SHIFT, #1 key will create decimal point
(.) and #2 key will create a minus/negative symbol (-). On the Jog Screen,
these keys are used to select movement speed for the antenna
ENTER (Space if Allows you to finalize/input values, edit a dropdown list, or engage a field.
pressed with SHIFT) Pressed with SHIFT, it allows you to enter a space on the screen (like the
spacebar on a computer keyboard)
Escape/ESC (DELETE Used to cancel an action or disengage a field. Pressed with SHIFT, it becomes
if pressed with SHIFT) the DELETE key (functioning like a delete key on a computer keyboard)
ESTOP (Emergency Engaging ESTOP will immediately stop all movement of antenna. Press to
Stop) engage. To release, turn clockwise until you feel button release (will pop upon
release)
LED Bar (LED 1 LED 4) NOT USED
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1.3 Handheld Screens Breakdown
The following diagram illustrates the General Menu Tree, meaning the order of screens/pages for the NGC-
ODU Handheld Controller:

Figure 1-3: Handheld Controller Menu/Screen Tree
While navigating the screens of the Handheld Controller, you may notice certain icons, graphical conventions,
or occurrences related to navigation and editing of certain fields. In the below table (Table 1.1), these are
illustrated and explained.
Table 1.1: Important Screen Icons
Image Name Description
This icon, when available, indicates the presence of dropdown menu.
Selecting this icon will open dropdown menu. Navigate to a field that
Dropdown Menu Arrow has this icon and press ENTER to display dropdown list of commands.
Use UP/DOWN keys to navigate/highlight selections from the list, and
ENTER to select a highlighted command from the list.
Indicates that you have navigated to the enveloped field. This line will
Long-Dash Circulating Line move across the screen until you select a field for editing, in which case
(Navigation) this line will be replaced by the Short-Dash Circulating Line.
Indicates you have selected a field for editing. Line will envelop a field
Short-Dash Circulating Line selected for editing, but not move across the screen. You must exit
(Editing) editing, returning to Long-Dash Circulating Line, to continue navigating
screen.
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1.3.1 General User Screens
This section explains handheld interface screens available to non-privileged users, meaning general
(unqualified) personnel. For screens meant for qualified technical personnel, refer to Section 1.3.2.
If you are a General User, DO NOT use this manual. General users should refer to manual #7581776.
1. HOME Screen
The HOME SCREEN (Figure 1-4a and related table, which describes the fields marked by numbers in the
illustration) is the default screen for the Handheld Controller. You will see this screen upon initial
connection and power up of the Handheld Controller. All navigation paths explaining how to reach the
screens that follow will start at the HOME SCREEN. Pressing MORE (F4) allows the user to change the
application of the soft/function keys.
2
3
4
5
6 7 8 9
Figure 1-4a: Home Screen

Figure 1-4b: Button Ribbon Options, HOME SCREEN 2
Figure 1-4c: Button Ribbon Options, HOME SCREEN 3

# Description
1 Current Time
2 Current global Azimuth angle
3 Current global Elevation angle
4 Current global Polarization angle
5 Current Signal Strength (in decibels)
6 F1: Go to JOG SCREEN
7 F2: Go to PARAMETERS SCREEN
8 F3: Go to CURRENT FAULTS SCREEN
9 F4: go to next Button Ribbon for MORE options (see Figure 1-4b)
10 F1: go to MESSAGE LOG
11 F2: go to INSTALLATION SCREEN
12 F3: go to DIAGNOSTIC COMMANDS SCREEN
13 F4: go to MORE Button Ribbons options (Figure 1-4c)
14 F1: go to PASSWORD SCREEN
15 F2: go to SYSTEM INFORMATION (SYSINFO) SCREEN
16 F4: go back to PREVIOUS Button Ribbon options
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2. Jog [Main Dish] Screen
The JOG SCREEN (see Figure 1-5 and related table) is used to move the antenna. This screen can be
used to jog any axis, as well as to see angle feedback from the encoders or resolvers, and to view any
faults or alarm conditions. The JOG screen can also be used to change the Jog speed (10%-90%) for the
Az and El axes using the number pad.
Path: HOME SCREEN -> F1 (JOG)
Figure 1-5: Jog Screen

# Description
1 Current coordinate for Az in Global or Local, depending on indicated mode (see #11 in this table)
2 Current coordinate for El in Global or Local, depending on indicated mode
3 Current coordinate for Pol (if present) in Global or Local, depending on indicated mode
4 Az vs. Time Plot for the last 10 minutes
5 F1: Go BACK to HOME SCREEN (see Figure 1-4a)
6 Use ESC key to toggle between SRT & Main Dish Jog (if necessary). Use ENTER key to toggle between
Local & Global Coordinate systems (Help text only). Title will change.
7 F4: move to GoTo SCREEN (see Figure 1-6)
8 El vs. Time Plot for the last 10 minutes
9 This area for the three fields (see #1-3 in this table) is reserved for display of Limits & Faults. Press SHIFT
key to clear the displayed faults. See Appendix C for values.
10 Current Jog Speed: 10% to 90%
11 Indicates whether displayed coordinates are from Local (LCL) or Global mode
To manually jog the antenna, perform the following actions:

a. From Home Screen, press F1 (JOG) on Handheld. In the event that JOG is not available from Home
Screen, press F4 (MORE) and press corresponding Function Key (F1-F4) below the screen icon.
b. Press ENTER on Handheld Controller to switch between LOCAL coordinates & GLOBAL coordinates
Local Coordinates: local coordinates for mount
Global Coordinates: are relative to true north and the horizon
c. Press DOWN arrow key to move Elevation down (see Figure 1-2)
d. Press UP arrow key to move Elevation up
e. Press LEFT (CCW) & RIGHT (CW) arrow keys to move antenna CCW and CW in Az. When pressing
LEFT (CCW) arrow key, antenna should rotate counterclockwise when viewed from above. Azimuth
pointing angles should decrease on Handheld. The reverse occurs for RIGHT (CW) arrow key.
f. Press ESTOP button on top of Handheld Controller, side of ODU, or at an optional ESTOP station if it is
necessary to lock out antenna movement (this also locks out movement/control from NGC-IDU).
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3. GoTo Screen
The GoTo SCREEN (Figure 1-6), same as the JOG SCREEN, may also be used to move the antenna.
However, this screen is more precise and less labor intensive than the JOG SCREEN. With the GoTo
SCREEN, the user can edit the Az, El, and/or Pol fields, as well as command/execute antenna movement
with the GoTo AZ, EL, POL soft-key (F4).
Path: HOME SCREEN -> F1 (JOG) -> F4 (GoTo)
Figure 1-6: GoTo Screen

# Description
1 F1: Go BACK to JOG SCREEN (see Figure 1-5)
2 F2: Applies current Az, El, & Pol coordinates to the Target Az, El, & Pol. Antenna will stop.
3 Indicates system is in Local Handheld mode. The mode can also be changed here
4 F4: Physically move the antenna to the Target Az, El, & Pol coordinates
5 Displays Target Pol (if Pol drive present) in Global coordinates. This may be edited as needed
6 Displays Target El in Global coordinates. This may be edited as needed
7 Displays Target Az in Global coordinates. This may be edited as needed
8 As on JOG SCREEN, this area reserved to display limits & faults for (Main Dish only)
9 These 3 fields are the same as items 2 to 4 in Figure 1-4a
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4. Parameters Screens & Pages
The Handheld controller has dozens of screens which allow the advanced user to view almost all of the
NGC-ODUs configuration parameters. The basic user, however, is authorized to view only a handful of
these parameters.
This section provides you with some representative examples. The DETAILED STATUS screens (Figures
1-7a & 1-7b) display lists of parameters that are associated with attitude, site location, current location,
operational configuration, and any faults/alarms associated with said parameters. See Appendix C (Table
C.1) for all parameter field descriptions.
Path: HOME SCREEN -> F2 (PARAMETERS)

Figure 1-7a: Parameters Screen
# Description
1 10 fields display current page Parameters. All Parameter pages display up to 10 parameters each
(see Appendix C)
2 Use ARROW keys to navigate to field. Input desired page # to jump to another page (you may need
to check SHORTCUTS page for Parameter page #s)
3 F1: Return to HOME SCREEN
4 F3: Go to next PARAMETERS page
5 F4: Go to SHORTCUTS page
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1
2 3 4 5
Figure 1-7b: Parameters Screen (Edit Mode)

6 7 8 9
Figure 1-7c: Button Ribbon Options, Parameters Edit Mode 2

# Description
1 Jump to a different Parameter page by inputting page # and pressing ENTER
2 F1: Move cursor back to delete (works the same as backspace key on a computer keyboard)
3 F2: Move cursor to the beginning/HOME of a selected field
4 F3: Move cursor to the END of a selected field
5 F4: Go to next Button Ribbon for MORE options (see Figure 1-7c)
6 F1: Clear a selected field
7 F2: go to SYMBOLS page
8 F3: INSERT a character into a selected field
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5. Current Faults Screen
The CURRENT FAULTS screen (Figure 1-8a) provides a list of all active faults the NGC-ODU might have.
Take note that any faults associated with the NGC-IDU will not be listed in this manual. Refer to Appendix
A (Table A.2) for a list of ODU Faults and their meanings
Path: HOME SCREEN -> F3 (CURRENT FAULTS)
1
2 9
3 8
4 5 6 7

Figure 1-8a: Current Faults

Figure 1-8b: Button Ribbon Options, Current Faults 2

# Description
1 Current FAULT VECTOR being viewed
2 List of Active Faults
3 First column of FAULTS
5 F2: Return to previous FAULT SCREEN page
6 F3: Go to the next FAULT SCREEN page
7 F4: go to next Button Ribbon for MORE options
8 Second column of FAULTS (if needed)
9 Show Parameter Page # for FAULT SCREEN
10 F1: go to SHORTCUTS SCREEN
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6. Message Log Screen
The MESSAGE LOG screen (Figure 1-9) can be used to view a list of historical pop-up messages going
back to the last time power was applied to the Handheld Controller.
Path: HOME SCREEN -> F4 (MORE) -> F1 (MESSAGE LOG)
Figure 1-9: Message Log

# Description
1 Time of Fault: measured in seconds since midnight on 1-1-1970
2 A series of Question Marks indicates the Time of Fault is not available
3 List of Logged Messages (use UP/DOWN Arrow Keys to scroll through if needed due to length)
4 F1: Go to HOME SCREEN
5 F2: PAGE UP (if needed, due to length of list)
6 F3: PAGE DOWN (if needed, due to length of list)
7 F4: Clear Log of all current messages
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7. Installation Screens
The INSTALLATION screens (Figure 1-10) provide users with a way to go through the setup interview
process, on a parameter-by-parameter basis, allowing them to configure the most common parameters
used by the system.
Path: HOME SCREEN -> F4 (MORE) -> F2 (INSTALLATION)
3 7
4 5 6
Figure 1-10: Installation Screen

# Description
1 Current Group
2 GROUPS: [X] means group is complete. To jump to a different group, use Left Arrow key to highlight
entire list & press ENTER to scroll with UP/DOWN Arrow keys. When a single group is highlighted,
you can press ENTER to choose that group.
3 Current Item
5 F2: Go back to PREVIOUS item
6 F4: Go to NEXT item
7 Value to edit (see Appendix C for meanings of values).
8 Instructions for Group
You may want to REFER TO SECTION 1.3.2 for further information/instructions regarding use of the
Handheld Controller for installation/technical purposes.
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8. Diagnostic Commands Screen
The DIAGNOSTIC COMMANDS (Figure 1-11) screen provides users a way to access and input certain
advanced diagnostic functions. Refer to Appendix C (Table C.30) for a detailed list of Diagnostic
Commands.
Path: HOME SCREEN -> F4 (MORE) -> F3 (DIAGNOSTIC CMDS)
2
3
5
4 6
Figure 1-11: Diagnostic Commands Screen

# Description
1 Navigate to this field and press ENTER to display drop down list of COMMANDS. Use UP/DOWN
keys to navigate/highlight selections from the list, and ENTER to select a highlighted COMMAND
from the list.
2 Current Execution Status
3 Result of Execution (if one exists)
4 F1: Execute current Selected Item
5 Change color scheme for improved visibility, if needed, based on your lighting conditions (controls
are the same as in the above box)
6 F4: Cancel & go back to HOME
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9. Password Screen
The PASSWORD screen (Figure 1-12a) allows the user to both enter and exit the installer mode (see
passwords section at the beginning of 1.0 for more detailed information).
Path: HOME SCREEN -> F4 (MORE) -> F4 (MORE) -> F1 (PASSWORD)
3 4 5 6

NOTE: When finished, press ESC followed by the appropriate Function Key (refer to Figure 1-12c)
Figure 1-12a: Password Screen

1-12b: Button Ribbon Options, Password Screen 2

Figure 1-12c: Button Ribbon Options, Password Screen 3

(after pressing ESC)
# Description
1 Entered characters will be displayed here
2 Current selected Character Group. Use LEFT/RIGHT Arrow Keys to navigate between
GROUPS. Use corresponding # Keys to select letters (for example, in this field A=1, B=2,
etc.)
3 F1: ERASE last entered character
4 F2: change characters from LETTERS to NUMBERS
5 F3: change letter case from CAPS to LOWER CASE
6 F4: go to MORE Button Ribbon options (see Figure 1-12b & 1-12c)
7 F1: change characters from lowercase to UPPERCASE
8 F2: CLEAR selected field
9 F4: go back to PREVIOUS Button Ribbon
10 F1: go to beginning (HOME) of selected field (similar to a computer HOME key)
11 F3: LOGOUT to system using PASSWORD SCREEN
12 F4: LOGIN to system using PASSWORD SCREEN

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10. System Information (SYSINFO) Screen
NOTE: this screen may appear strange. This is because the data on the screen has a formatting issue with the
screens resolution.
The SYSINFO screen allows the user to view general information about the system, such as the software
type/version, time/date, current temperature/weather conditions, sound/audio settings, etc.
Path: HOME SCREEN -> F4 (MORE) -> F4 (MORE) -> F2 (SYSINFO)

1.3.2 Example Installer Screens
The screens in this section SHOULD ONLY BE ACCESSED BY QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL. If you
are a GENERAL USER, please refer to MANUAL #7581776.
1. Edit Fractions Screen

Some parameters are stored as rational fractions. The EDIT FRACTIONS screen (Figure 1-13) allows the
user to edit these fields.
Path: HOME SCREEN -> F2 (PARAMETERS) -> Motorization 1 of 4 (see SHORTCUTS page for current
Parameter Page #)
1 3
4 5
Figure 1-13: Edit Fraction Screen

# Description
1 Input NUMERATOR in this field
2 Division Sign = Divide NUMERATOR By DENOMINATOR
3 Input DENOMINATOR in this field
4 F1: Save Input
5 F4: Cancel Input Fraction & return to previous screen
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2. Search Screen
The SEARCH screen (Figure 1-14a) allows you to browse/search for and jump to (once selected) a
particular screen, page, or item within the system.
Path: HOME SCREEN -> F2 (PARAMETERS) -> F4 (SHORTCUTS) -> F3 (SEARCH)
3 4 5 6
Figure 1-14a: Search Screen

Figure 1-14b: Button Ribbon Options, Search Screen 2

# Description
1 Search list DROPDOWN Menu (see Table 1.1)
2 Input characters will appear in this field
3 F1: BACK up cursor, deleting input as you go (like the backspace key on a computer keyboard)
4 F2: Change characters being input from LETTERS to NUMBERS
5 F3: Change characters being input from UPPERCASE to lowercase (and the reverse)
6 F4: Go to next Button Ribbon for MORE options (see Figure 1-14b)
7 F1: change characters from lowercase to UPPERCASE
8 F2: CLEAR selected field
9 F4: go back to PREVIOUS Button Ribbon
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1
2 3

Figure 1-14c: Search Screen with Open Dropdown Menu
# Description
1 Opened DROPDOWN Menu display. Pressing ENTER key for a selected item/page will allow you
to JUMP to that item/page.
2 F1: Navigate DOWN by 1 page in DROPDOWN Menu
3 F2: Navigate UP by 1 page in DROPDOWN Menu
1 2
Figure 1-14d: Search Screen with Item Selected

# Description
1 Search item will appear in this field once it has been selected from DROPDOWN Menu
2 DROPDOWN menu arrow (see Table 1.1)
3 Notice the entire field has been enveloped by a dashed line, because an item from menu has already
been selected.
4 F4: Cancel Search, exit SEARCH SCREEN and return to previous screen
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3. Faults Screens
These screens give detailed lists of problems or events currently seen, latched since last clearing event,
and alarms cut off (in other words, acknowledged and masked). See Appendix A (Table A.2) for faults.
Path: HOME SCREEN -> F2 (PARAMETERS) -> (see SEARCH or SHORTCUTS page for current Page #)

4. General Configuration (GENERAL CONFIG)
The GENERAL CONFIG screen provides a display only for some of the NGC-IDU tracking parameters.
See Appendix C for parameter field descriptions.

5. Info/Help Screen
This screen gives access to some serial numbers and software version reports. The contents will vary with
the system. See Appendix C for parameter field descriptions.

6. Limits Screen
The LIMITS screen provides information associated with all system hard/soft limits. See Appendix C
(Tables C.3 & C.4).

7. Motorization Screens
These screens give access to the position loop closure parameters used to tune the axis responses for a
particular antenna. See Appendix C for parameter field descriptions.

8. Platform Info Screens
These screens give access to the center offsets, resolver/encoder settings, limits, and other settings
associated with the mount or pedestal. See Appendix C for parameter field descriptions.

9. SRT Info Screens
OPTION: These screens give the parameters and status for the SRT, if installed. See Appendix C for parameter field
descriptions.

10. System Configuration (SYSTEM CONFIG)
This screen gives the local/remote/local handheld status. See Appendix C for parameter field descriptions.

11. Target Info Screen
This screen provides a view of the current platform angles and the target platform angles in both the
platform and the global coordinate systems. See Appendix C for parameter field descriptions.

12. Track Summary Screen
This screen provides a display only for some of the NGC-IDU tracking parameters. See Appendix C for
parameter field descriptions.
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13. VFD Info Screens
These screens provide access to a great deal of internal data for the VFDs, gathered over the Modbus.
See Appendix C for parameter field descriptions.

14. Path Planning
This screen is used to configure movement parameters for systems with both motorized main dish axes
and a subreflector tracker. The preposition tolerance and the path loss allowance are used to determine
how much distortion the controller will allow caused by the SRT being moved away from center. See
Appendix C for parameter field descriptions.

15. PS Info
This screen is used to configure power supply monitoring voltages. Generally, the factory settings should
be left alone. See Appendix C for parameter field descriptions.

16. Command Bits Screens (Cmd Bits, Az & El)
This screen is for ASC Signal use only.

17. Limit Switch Mask & Supp. Limit Info (Az & El) Screens
This screen is used to enable/disable unusual limit switches from their defaults. Generally, the factory
settings should be left alone. See Appendix C for parameter field descriptions.

18. Voltage Monitor Mask
This screen is used to configure which DC voltage buses should be monitored by the software. Not all
NGC-ODUs may have the same power supplies. Generally the factory settings should be left alone. See
Appendix C for parameter field descriptions.
Figure 1-15: Voltage Monitor Mask (bitmask edit screen)
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1.3.3 Shortcuts
The Shortcuts feature may be used to quickly find a particular Parameter Screen by pressing the soft key
labeled Shortcuts [F4] from the Parameter Screen. The Shortcuts are displayed on multiple pages. Press
F4 again to display the next Shortcut page as necessary. When youve located the desired Parameter
Screen in the list of shortcuts, enter the corresponding page number in the Jump to Page box using the
keypad and press Enter.
Once the desired Parameter Screen has been navigated to, certain list parameters can be changed by
highlighting them with the up/down arrow keys, pressing Enter, selecting the, pressing Enter again, and
then pressing the Save [F1] soft key.
Path: HOME SCREEN -> F2 (PARAMETERS) -> F4 (SHORTCUTS)

Figure 1-16: Shortcuts Screen
# Description
1 Titles/Names of listed items
2 Parameter Page #s of listed Items
3 Shortcut List, COLUMN 1
5 F2: Go back to previous page
6 F3: Go to SEARCH SCREEN
7 F4: Go to next SHORTCUTS SCREEN
8 Shortcut List, COLUMN 2

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2.0 ODU System & Parts Overview
2.1 ODU with Parts Numbered
11
12 14 15
10
8
24
13
16
17
18
7
19
6
5 20
4
21
3
2
1
22 25
23 26
Figure 2-1: NGC Outdoor Unit

It may be necessary to refer back to Figure 2-1 (for numbers) throughout the sections that follow.
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TABLE 2.1: NGC Outdoor Unit Parts List (Compare to Figure 2-1)
# Part Description Reference Paragraph
1 A1 Master Controller (MC-7) 2.3
2 A2 El ACU: Elevation Axis Control Unit 2.4
3 A3 El ASU: Elevation Axis Sending Unit 2.5
4 A4 Az ACU: Azimuth Axis Control Unit 2.4
5 A5 Az ASU: Azimuth Axis Sending Unit 2.5
6 A6 Pol ACU: Polarization Axis Control Unit (OPTION) 2.4 (AC Pol Drive only)
7 A7 Pol ASU: Polarization Axis Sending Unit (OPTION) 2.5 (AC Pol Drive only)
8 A8 El VFD: Elevation Variable Frequency Drive 2.6
9 A9 Az VFD: Azimuth Variable Frequency Drive 2.6
10 A10 Power Supply Board 2.7
11 TH1 Thermostat (OPTION) 2.8
12 PMIA Polarization Motor Interface Assembly (OPTION) 2.8 (AC Pol Drive only)
13 HTR1 Heater (OPTION) 2.8
14 TB4-CB Circuit Breakers of TB4 2.8
15 TB4-TB Terminal Block of TB4 2.8
16 CB3 Tech Power Circuit Breaker 2.8
17 CB2 El VFD Circuit Breaker 2.8
18 CB1 Az VFD Circuit Breaker 2.8
19 TB3 (K2) Terminal Block 3/K2 Down Contactor 2.8
(OPTION: K2 only present if Heater is installed)
20 TB2 Terminal Block 2: 3-Phase Mains Utility Power 2.8
21 TB1 Terminal Block 1: 1-Phase Mains Technical Power 2.8
22 A13 External Wiring Interface (EWI)-1 2.9
23 SPU 1 Surge Protection Unit 1 2.8
24 ESTOP Emergency Stop 2.8
25 K1 Az & El Drive Low Temperature Protect 2.8
26 NGC Bus Cables 2.8
7-Segment Numeric Display: see Error Code table in Section 2.3

NOTE: If the system is using a DC Stepper Pol Drive, then it simply connects to the SPU-1. No additional wiring
information is needed. All Pol Drive wiring information provided in this manual is for systems with AC Pol Drives
only.
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2.2 ODU Connectors & Cable Glands
Pol Position Resolver

(AC Pol Drive only)
J1
Az Position Mains power entry
Resolver
El Motor
El Position
Resolver
J3
J2
Az Motor
Tethered Az Limits
plug El Limits
Pol Motor Limits

(AC Pol Drive only)
Fiber
Figure 2-2: ODU Interface Connectors & Cable Glands
TABLE 2.2: ODU Connectors & Cable Glands

Connector or Gland Part/Name Purpose
J1 NGC bus OUT
J2 NGC bus IN
J3 & tethered plug HANDHELD CONNECTION JACK
Fiber Connection to the NGC-IDU
El Position Resolver Elevation angle feedback
El Limits Elevation limits feedback
Az Position Resolver Azimuth angle feedback
Az Limits Azimuth limits feedback
Pol Position Resolver Polarization angle feedback (AC Pol Drive only: see NOTE)
Pol Motor Limits Polarization limits feedback (AC Pol Drive only: see NOTE)
El Motor Elevation motor drive (3-Phase AC)
Az Motor Azimuth motor drive (3-Phase AC)
Mains Power Entry Mains AC from grid
NOTE: If the system is using a DC Stepper Pol Drive, then it simply connects to the SPU-1. No additional wiring
only.
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2.3 A1 Master Controller (MC-7)
MC-7 PWA is master controller for the NGC Outdoor Unit (NGC-ODU). PWA is responsible for supervisor
functionality for the entire ODU. It interfaces with NGC Indoor Unit (IDU) via an onboard fiber optic interface
and with Handheld Terminal via a serial interface. PWA communicates with its various peripherals (i.e., ASU-2,
ACU-2, etc.) via the proprietary NGC Bus.
MC-7 has a USB slave port which may be used to update firmware in combination with jumper JP1 on the
board. When the system is powered up with JP-1 installed, and MC-7 is connected to PC in this mode, the MC-
7 appears as a USB flash disk drive. Technicians can erase firmware by erasing the file that appears in the
folder, and can update firmware by dragging the binary file and dropping it into that folder.
Figure 2-3: Master Controller PWA

# Part Description
1 U18 100BaseFX Optical transceiver with integral ST jacks. Used to connect NGC IDU-to-ODU
2 TX Fiber TX Connection to NGC-IDU
3 RX Fiber RX Connection to NGC-IDU
4 J2 External NGC bus
5 J3 Motor Power, 11.5-30 VDC (Factory Wired). Powers subordinate motors in accessories such
as SRT & DC Pol Drive
6 J1 +12VDC/-12VDC Power Supply (Factory Wired). Systems power logic. All other boards
powered by NGC bus
7 J7 Internal NGC bus 2: Connection to ASU, ACU, etc.
12 J12 Handheld Terminal Connector: Connects Handheld-to-ODU through the jack
13 J4 Customer ESTOP: Allows customer/integrator to add custom relay or switch to ESTOP chain.
Circuit must be completed for system to operate, so its factory supplied with jumper plug
J6 ODU ESTOP: Factory-wired to chassis ESTOP switch
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TABLE 2.3: MC-7 PWA Front Edge Indicator LEDs and Display
Display # LED Name
DS10 RED E-STOP
DS9 YELLOW LINK / ACT
DS11 GREEN WIFI LINK
DS8 GREEN NGC BUS ACT
DS7 GREEN RUN
DS6 RED FAULT
DS3 GREEN +3.3V
DS2 GREEN +5V
DS1 GREEN +12V
DS13 GREEN -12V
DS12 GREEN MOTOR PWR
TABLE 2.4: MC-7 PWA Indicator LEDs Description

Display # LED Function
DS1 GREEN +12V P/S. ON = A10 (Pri P/S) PS2 on and operating
DS2 GREEN +5V power. ON = +5V power on the card is good
DS3 GREEN +3.3V power. ON = +3.3V power on the card is good
DS4 GREEN USB Link. ON = USB bus power OK
DS5 YELLOW USB Connect. ON & flashing indicates data is on USB bus
DS6 RED MC Card Fault. ON = MC card has a fault
DS7 GREEN RUN=MC condition is RUN. Flashing=MC card operating and OK
DS8 GREEN Bus Activity. ON = flashing on & off at high rate means bus is busy & OK
DS9 YELLOW Link/Act (fiber to IDU activity). ON = flashing on & off means link to IDU is active/good
DS10 RED E-STOP. ON = ESTOP function activated
DS11 GREEN WIFI Link. ON = WIFI link is on and is OK
DS12 GREEN Motor Power. ON = A10 (Pri P/S) PS1 is on and operating
DS13 GREEN -12V P/S. ON = A10 (Pri P/S) PS3 is on and operating
TABLE 2.5: MC-7 Jacks & Plugs
Part Function
J1 +12VDC/-12VDC Power Supply (Factory Wired). System power logic. All other boards powered by NGC bus
J2 External NGC bus
J3 Motor Power, 11.5-30 VDC (Factory Wired)
J4 Customer ESTOP: allows customer/integrator to add custom relay or switch to ESTOP chain. Circuit must
be completed for system to operate, so it is factory supplied with a jumper
J5 Internal NGC bus 1
J6 ODU ESTOP. Factory-wired to chassis ESTOP switch
J12 Handheld terminal connector
P1 USB slave device connector
P2 Factory use only
P3 Factory use only
P5 Expansion I/O (ASC Signal use only)
P8 NGC bus monitor (RS-485 levels)
P9 Factory use only
P10 Power supply monitoring jumpers (Factory installed)
P11 AS-1 (compass/GPS) interface. NOT USED in this application
U18 100BaseFX optical transceiver with integral ST jacks. Connects the NGC-ODU to the NGC-IDU
TABLE 2.6: MC-7 Switches
Part Function
SW1 Reset switch
SW2 16-position rotary switch. Factory set to 0. DO NOT change settings!
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TABLE 2.7: MC-7 Jumpers
Part Function
JP1 USB Load jumper
JP2 NGC bus termination jumper. DO NOT install
JP3 Factory use only. DO NOT install
TABLE 2.8: MC-7 Test Points
Part Function
TP1 +5VDC
TP2 +3.3VDC
TP3 Ground
TP4 -12VDC
TP5 Reset
TP6 NGC bus transmit enable line
TP7 100BaseFX PHY interrupt line
TP8 AS-1 interface transmit (TTL)
TP9 AS-1 interface receive (TTL)
2.4 A2/A4/ (OPTION) A6 Axis Control Units (ACU)

An Axis Control Unit (ACU) is a device which provides loop closure by driving a motor (often through a VFD or
other motor controller) in response to angular feedback and limit conditions from an Axis Sending Unit (ASU)
There are five roles an ACU can assume: Azimuth Control Unit (for a single axis), Elevation Control Unit,
Polarization Control Unit (AC Pol Drive only), and (in dual-motorized Azimuth systems where there will be two
ACUs acting in concert) Azimuth CCW Control Unit and Azimuth CW Control Unit.
The role assumed is controlled solely by the rotary switch SW1. See Appendix A (Table A.2) for a more
detailed Faults Glossary.

Figure 2-4: Axis Control Unit PWA
# Part Name
1 P9 NGC bus
2 P5 VFD Power Control Interface (Az & El only)
3 P4 Motor Control Interface
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TABLE 2.9: Axis Control Unit PWA Front Edge Indicator LEDs & Display
Display # LED Name
DS19 NONE NOT USED
DS18 NONE NOT USED
DS17 NONE NOT USED
DS16 (NOT USED in Pol) RED VFD FAULT
DS15 NONE NOT USED
DS14 (displayed ONLY on Az GREEN VFD PWR CNTRL
ACU)
DS13 (NOT USED in Pol) RED LOW TEMP
DS12 GREEN BRAKE RELEASE
DS11 NONE NOT USED
DS10 GREEN VFD ENABLE
DS9 (CW CMD in Az & Pol) GREEN UP CMD
DS8 (CCW CMD in Az & Pol) GREEN DOWN CMD
DS7 GREEN RUN
DS6 RED FAULT
DS3 GREEN +12V
DS1 GREEN +3.3V
TABLE 2.10: Axis Control Unit PWA Indicator LEDs Description
DS6 RED ACU Card Fault. ON = Axis Control card has a fault
DS7 GREEN RUN = Axis Control condition is RUN. Flashing=Axis Control is operating/OK
DS8 GREEN Down (CCW) ON = Axis Control commanded associated axis to move down or in CCW direction
DS9 GREEN Up (CW) ON = Axis Control has commanded associated axis to move up or in CW direction
DS10 GREEN VFD Enable. ON = VFD Enabled
DS11 GREEN TRQVEL. (not used)
DS12 GREEN Brake Release. ON = the brake has been commanded to release
DS13 RED Low Temperature. ON = cabinet temperature is below -10C
DS14 GREEN VFD Power Control (Az ACU only). ON = system detected temperature warmer than -10C, & K2
is told to supply power to Az & El VFDs (K2 only present if low temp option installed)
DS15 GREEN spare output
DS16 RED VFD Fault. ON = system has detected a fault in the VFD
DS17 GREEN spare input
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TABLE 2.11: ACU Jacks & Plugs
Part Function
P1 Modbus Interface to VFD (Az & El only)
P2 USB slave port
P3 Isolated VFD power interface (Az G7 VFDs only)
P4 Motor Control Interface
P5 VFD Power Control Interface (Az & El only)
P6 Factory use only
P7 Factory use only
P8 JTAG port
P9 NGC bus
P10 NGC bus monitor port (RS-485 levels)
P11 NGC bus
P12 Factory use only
P13 Brake release
TABLE 2.12: ACU Switches

Part Function
SW1 16-position rotary switch. See Appendix A (Table A.2)
SW2 Hardware reset switch
TABLE 2.13: ACU Jumpers

Part Function
JP1 USB Load Jumper
JP2 Factory use only
JP3 NGC bus termination jumper (NOT USED)
TABLE 2.14: ACU Test Points

Part Function
TP2 Modbus TX (TTL)
TP3 +3.3VDC power
TP4 Modbus RX (TTL)
TP5 Digital ground (GND)
TP6 Velocity control voltage (0-3.3V, Az G7 VFDs only)
TP7 Factory use only
TP8 Reset line
TP9 NGC bus ground/return
TP10 NGC bus transmit enable
TP11 -12VDC power voltage
TP12 Factory use only
A2 El ACU: The El ACU receives commands from the MC and in turn directs the El Variable Frequency Drive
(VFD) to operate the Elevation motor.
A4 Az ACU: The Az ACU has the same functionality as the El ACU but for the Az axis.
OPTION: A6 Pol ACU (AC Pol Drive only): The Polarization (Pol) ACU receives commands from the MC and
in turn operates a solid state relay. The output of the relay drives the Pol motor at a constant speed.
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2.5 A3/A5/ (OPTION) A7 Axis Sending Units (ASU)
An Axis Sending Unit (ASU) is the device that reads angular feedback and the limit conditions from an axis,
and provides it to the rest of the system. There are three roles an ASU can assume: Azimuth Sending Unit,
Elevation Sending Unit, and Polarization Sending Unit (AC Pol Drive only). The role assumed is controlled
solely by the rotary switch SW2. Resolver frequency is fixed at 2kHz.
Figure 2-5: Axis Sending Unit PWA

# Part Name
1 P1 Resolver Interface
2 P8 Limit Switch Input
3 P5 NGC bus
TABLE 2.15: Axis Sending Unit PWA Front Edge Indicator LEDs & Display
Display # LED Name
DS11 NONE NOT USED
DS10 (NOT USED IN Az & Pol) AMBER EL LOW
DS9 NONE NOT USED
DS8 NONE NOT USED
DS7 NONE NOT USED
DS6 NONE NOT USED
DS5 NONE NOT USED
DS4 (CW Limit in Az & Pol) RED EL UP LIMIT
DS3 (CCW Limit in Az & Pol) RED EL DOWN LIMIT
DS1 GREEN RUN
DS2 RED FAULT
DS22 GREEN -12V
DS17 GREEN VENC
DS16 GREEN +3.3V
DS15 GREEN -5VFS
DS14 GREEN +5VFS
DS13 GREEN +12V
DS12 NONE NOT USED
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TABLE 2.16: Axis Sending Unit PWA Indicator LEDs Description
DS1 GREEN RUN=Axis Sending Unit condition is RUN. ON=Axis Control operating OK
DS2 RED Card Fault. ON = Axis Sending Unit card has a fault
DS3 RED EL DOWN LIMITLower (El)/CCW (Az & Pol) limit. Flashing = antenna in El lower or Az/Pol
CCW limit
DS4 RED EL UP LIMITUpper (El)/CW (Az & Pol) limit. ON = antenna in El upper or Az/Pol CW limit
DS5 GREEN Lower (El)/CCW (Az & Pol)antenna in lower or CCW sector
DS6 GREEN Upper (El)/CW (Az & Pol)antenna in upper or CW sector
DS7 GREEN El Stow/Az Center Limitnormally not used
DS8 RED El Strut Interlock indicates El Strut has been secured down for non movement (battened
down for weather)normally not used
DS9 AMBER El Creep (antenna on back in creep zone)normally not used
DS10 AMBER El Low (El Low Status)antenna in low El zone (option)
DS11 RED Axis Interlock1 or more axes at limit (normally not used)
DS12 GREEN General Purpose
DS14 GREEN +5V Fused. ON = the +5V Fused power is OK
DS15 GREEN -5V Fused. ON = the -5V Fused power is OK
DS17 GREEN VENC [Voltage to Encoder]+5V or +6V (not yet used)
DS22 GREEN -12V P/S. ON = A10 (Pri P/S) P/S3 is operating and good
TABLE 2.17: ASU Jacks & Plugs

Part Function
P1 Resolver interface
P2 USB slave interface
P3 Factory use only
P4 Serial encoder interface (SSI bus)
P5 NGC bus
P6 JTAG port
P7 NGC bus
P8 Limit switch input
P9 Spare inputs/outputs (ASC Signal use only)
P12 NGC bus monitor (RS-485 levels)
TABLE 2.18: ASU Switches

Part Function
SW1 Reset switch
SW2 16-position rotary switch. See Appendix A (Table A.2)
SW3 Resolver reference gain (transformation ratio)
TABLE 2.19: ASU Jumpers

Part Function
JP2 USB Load jumper
JP3 Factory use only
JP4 NGC bus termination (do not install)
JP5 Encoder power supply selection (5VDC/6VDC)
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TABLE 2.20: ASU Test Points
Part Function
TP1 +5VDC
TP2 +3.3VDC
TP3 Cosine reference
TP4 Ground
TP5 Ground
TP6 Sine reference
TP7 Reset
TP8 -5VDC
TP9 SSI bus data
TP10 SSI bus clock
TP11 Ground
TP12 NGC bus transmit enable
TP13 +6VDC for encoder
TP14 +5VDC for encoder
TABLE 2.21: ASU Potentiometers

Part Function
VR1 Symmetry adjustment for reference sinewave
VR2 Amplitude adjustment for reference sinewave
A3 El ASU: The El ASU receives sensor data from the following locations:
Up and Down limit switches
Low Elevation status switch (customer option)
Analog SIN / COS resolver data which it turns to digital
A5 Az ASU: The Az ASU receives sensor data from:
NOTE: the NGC does not use EAST/WEST in calculating Az, ONLY Az Clockwise/Counterclockwise
Clockwise (CW) and Counter-Clockwise (CCW) limit switches
Analog Resolver signals
OPTION: A7 Pol ASU (AC Pol Drive only): The Pol ASU receives sensor data from the following locations:
CW and CCW limit switches
Analog SIN / COS resolver data which it turns to digital
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2.6 A8/A9 Elevation/Azimuth VFD
A8 El VFD: The El VFD receives commands from the El ACU and creates a variable frequency rotating
electrical field to drive the El motor.
A9 Az VFD: The Az VFD has the same functionality as the El VFD but for the Az axis
1 2 3 4 5 6
Figure 2-6: VFD (cover off & terminals exposed)

WARNING: LETHAL VOLTAGES are present in the exposed terminals shown above (Figure 2-6)
# Part Name Description
1 R/L1 VFD AC Line Input Phase #1
2 S/L2 VFD AC Line Input Phase #2
3 T/L3 VFD AC Line Input Phase #3
4 U/T1 VFD Motor Output Phase #1
5 V/T2 VFD Motor Output Phase #2
6 W/T3 VFD Motor Output Phase #3
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The following table defines the different Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) sizes utilized by the four variants of
the NGC-ODU. Note that all the below VFDs are manufactured by the Yaskawa Electric Corporation.
TABLE 2.22: VFD Sizes
NGC-ODU ASC Signal Yaskawa P/N Horsepower Input Voltage Rate Output
Model P/N Current
NGC-ODU-208-3 7578893 CIMR-VU2A0012FA 3 HP 200-240 VAC 11 Amps
NGC-ODU-380-3 7578894 CIMR-VU4A0005FA 3 HP 380-480 VAC 4.8 Amps
The following table provides a description of the VFD terminals that are hardwired to the ACU board. The
wiring is identical for both the El and Az VFDs (A8 & A9 respectively).
TABLE 2.23: VFD Terminals Descriptions
VFD Name Function
Terminal
A1 Analog Input 1 Frequency reference input. This input requires an analog voltage that is
proportional to the desired VFD output frequency. This terminal is wired
to the ACU board but is not currently used. When used, it is configured
by VFD parameter B1-01. See terminal RP for the drive signal input
currently being used in the ODU.
AC Analog Common Common terminal use for all analog inputs and outputs.
AM Analog Monitor Terminal is configured as a current monitor output and produces an
analog voltage proportional to the VFD output current. Terminal AM is
configured by VFD parameter H4-01.
P1 Photocoupler Output 1 Output terminal configured as VFD Ready Signal. Terminal is
configured by VFD parameter H2-02. P1 is pulled low with respect to
PC when the drive is ready for operation. A VFD fault or other condition
causing the drive not to be ready will result in P1 being forced high with
respect to PC.
PC Photocoupler Output Common VFD Ready Signal Return.
RP Pulse Train Input Frequency reference input. This terminal is configured by VFD
parameter B1-01 and requires a pulse train input signal with a response
frequency proportional to the desired VFD output frequency.
S1 Input 1 Forward Control Signal (In). S1 is a photocoupler input. When S1 is
connected to terminal SC (Sequence Common) through the ACU board,
the VFD will operate the motor in the forward direction. The term
forward is relative to the VFD and does not indicate the actual direction
the antenna will move.
S2 Input 2 Reverse Control Signal (In). S2 is a photocoupler input. When S2 is
connected to terminal SC (Sequence Common) through the ACU board,
the VFD will operate the motor in the reverse direction. The term
reverse is relative to the VFD and does not indicate the actual direction
the antenna will move.
SC Sequence Common Return signal for S1 and S2 input terminals.
S+ Communications Output (+) These terminals are used for the Modbus communications between the
S- Communications Output (-) VFD and the ACU board. Various information is exchanged between the
R+ Communications Input (+) VFD and the ACU via the Modbus serial link, such as VFD type, DC bus
R- Communications Input (-) voltage, etc.
IG Shield Ground Shield terminal for Modbus interface cable.
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The following table provides a list of the VFD parameters programmed differently from the manufacturers
default setting. Values are shown for both 208 and 380 VAC ODUs. The only parameter specific to the
antenna, and must be set at the time of installation, is the Motor Rated Current parameter (see E2-01). For a
list of all parameters, refer to the Yaskawa V1000 technical manual, which can be obtained from Yaskawa
Corporations website.
TABLE 2.24: VFD Parameters (208VAC & 380VAC)

Value for Value for
Parameter Name Description NGC-ODU- NGC-ODU-
208-x 380-x
Value 0 allows operation only.
Access Level
A1-01 Value 1 allows access to A2-01 through A2-32. 0 0
Selection
Value 2 allows access to all parameters.
Frequency
B1-01 Reference Selection Value 4 configures RP as the frequency reference input. 4 4
1
DC Injection Braking
B2-04 DC injection braking time at stop in seconds. 0 0
Time at Stop
Speed Search Speed search operating current as a percentage of drive
B3-02 150 150
Deactivation Current rated current.
C1-01 Acceleration Time 1 Accel. time in secs. from 0 to maximum output frequency 0.3 0.3
C1-02 Deceleration Time 1 Decel. time in secs. from maximum output frequency to 0 1.0 1.0
S-Curve
C2-01 Characteristic at S-Curve characteristic at accel start in seconds. 0 0
Accel Start
S-Curve
C2-02 Characteristic at S-Curve characteristic at accel end in seconds. 0 0
Accel End
S-Curve
C2-03 Characteristic at S-Curve characteristic at accel start in seconds. 0 0
Decel Start
Torque
Sets delay time for applying torque compensation in
C4-02 Compensation Prim 300 300
milliseconds.
Delay Time 1
Sets Duty mode. Value 0 = Heavy Duty. Value 1 = Normal
C6-01 Duty Mode Selection 0 0
Duty.
Frequency Preset for analog frequency reference in Hz. Not currently
D1-01 6 6
Reference 1 used by the ODU.
Jump Frequency
D3-04 Jump frequency width in Hz. 0 0
Width
Max Output
E1-04 Maximum VFD output frequency in Hz. 80 80
Frequency
E1-05 Max Voltage VFD maximum output voltage (VAC) 208 380
E1-06 Base Frequency Base frequency in Hz. 80 80
Mid Output
E1-08 Middle output frequency voltage in Hz. 24 24
Frequency Voltage
Minimum Output
E1-10 Minimum output frequency voltage in Hz. 24 24
Frequency Voltage
Motor No-Load Motor no-load current at rated voltage and frequency in
E2-03 1.26 1.26
Current Amps.
Motor Line-to-Line
E2-05 Line-to-line resistance of motor stator winding in Ohms. 1.6 1.6
Resistance
Motor Leakage Sets voltage drop due to motor leakage inductance as a
E2-06 1.3 1.3
Inductance percentage of motor rated voltage.
Motor Iron Loss for
E2-10 Torque Motor iron loss in Watts. 11 11
Compensation
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Value for Value for
Parameter Name Description NGC-ODU- NGC-ODU-
208-x 380-x
Determines function of VFD terminal P1 (open-collector
Terminal P1 output). Value 6 sets terminal P1 to function as a Drive
H2-02 6 6
Function Selection Ready output. Used to indicate to ACU board that the VFD
is ready to operate and no VFD faults are present.
Terminal A2 Determines function of VFD analog input terminal A2.
H3-10 000F 000F
Function Selection Value 000F sets terminal A2 to Not Used.
Analog Input Filter Sets time constant for first order filter applied to analog
H3-13 0.1 0.1
Time Constant inputs A1 and A2 in seconds.
Determines the monitor function of VFD analog output
Multi-Function
H4-01 terminal AM. Value 103 sets terminal AM to monitor the 103 103
Analog Output
VFD output current.
Sets the drive slave address used for Modbus
H5-01 Drive Node Address 1 1
communications. The value set is in hexadecimal value.
Communication
H5-02 Sets Modbus communications speed. Value 4=19200 bps 4 4
Speed Selection
Communication
Value 0 disables Modbus communication error detection.
H5-05 Fault Detection 0 0
Value 1 enables Modbus communication error detection.
Selection
Value 0 disables RTS control for Modbus communications.
RTS Control When control is disabled, RTS is always ON. Value 1
H5-07 0 0
Selection enables RTS Control. When enabled, RTS turns on when
sending.
Sets the VFD terminal RP input frequency that is equal to
Pulse Train Input
H6-02 100% of the signal selected as the input value in VFD 1050 1050
Scaling
parameter H6-01. Value is in Hz.
Sets overload protection function characteristics according
Motor Overload
L1-01 to the motor being used. Value 2 is used when operating a 2 2
Protection Selection
drive duty motor with a torque ratio of 1:10.
Value 0 disables stall prevention. When disabled, VFD runs
Stall Prevention
at set frequency reference. In this mode, a heavy load may
L3-05 Selection During 0 0
cause motor to stall and present overcurrent or overload
Run
fault on VFD.
Torque Detection Sets torque detection level 1 as a % of motor rated torque
L6-02 160 160
Level 1 for torque detection function 1.
Torque Detection Sets torque detection level 2 as a % of motor rated torque
L6-05 10 10
Level 2 for torque detection function 2.
Output Phase Loss
L8-07 Value 0 disables output phase loss detection. 0 0
Protection
Value 0 disables carrier frequency reduction. This keeps
Carrier Frequency
L8-38 output carrier frequency constant when VFD is operating at 0 0
Reduction
high current outputs.
2.7 A10 Power Supply Board

The A10 supplies all of the power required for the ODU. All power is supplied over NGC Bus connections.
PS1: +24 VDC Power Supply
PS2: +12 VDC Power Supply
PS3: -12 VDC Power Supply
NOTE: All PWAs are powered by PS2: +12V, while PS1: +24VDC is for powering external DC motors. PS3: -12V is used
for resolver on ASU PWAs only.
A10 is a module that consists of three separate power supplies to provide +24 VDC, +12 VDC, and -12VDC to
the ODU electronics and NGC Bus. All power supplies are manufactured by XP Power. PS3 provides -12VDC
power and is generated by simply reversing the output polarity of the power supply relative to PS1 and PS2
(the +DC side of PS3 is tied to chassis ground). Table 2.25 provides P/Ns and specifications for each power
supply.
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TABLE 2.25: A10 P/Ns & Specifications
A10 ASC Signal XP Power P/N Input Voltage Output Voltage Output Current Output
Designation P/N Power
PS1 7579729 ECM14US24 80-264 VAC 24 VDC 5 Amps 120 Watts
PS2 7579730 ECM40US12 90-264 VAC 12 VDC 3.5 Amps 40 Watts
PS3 7579731 ECL10US12-T 85-264 12 VDC .83 Amps 10 Watts
NOTE: Refer to appropriate ODU schematic (7579836 for 280VAC, 7579837 for 380VAC) for power supply wiring details.
2.8 Miscellaneous Parts Descriptions

TH1 Thermostat: TH1 controls power to the heater (customer option)
Polarization Motor Interface Assembly (AC Pol Drive only):
T1 Transformer: provides power to drive Pol motor through K3
K4 Pol Brake: applies power to remove brake action when Pol motor is commanded to operate
K3 Pol CW/CCW solid state relay (SSR)
HTR1 Heater: Heater 72, 800W
CB3 Tech Power: Technical mains power = 20 Amp (2-pole Breaker)
CB2 El VFD: El VFD mains power = 20 Amp (380VAC) or 30 Amp (208VAC)
CB1 Az VFD: Az VFD mains power = 20 Amp (380VAC) or 30 Amp (208VAC)
Circuit Breakers of TB4: CB8 through CB4 reside on top of this section of TB4. CB8 is the circuit breaker
closest to A12 and CB4 is closest to CB3.
CB8 Pol Drive / Pol L1 (customer option, AC Pol Drive only)
CB7 Heater (customer option) / Htr L1
CB6 VFD Power Control / To K1-1 (customer option)
CB5 Secondary (Sec) Power Supply (P/S) (customer option) / Sec P/S L1
CB4 Primary (Pri) P/S / Pri P/S L1
SPU 1 (Surge Protection Unit): The SPU PWA supplies lightning protection on the NGC Bus: J2 bus in and
J1 bus out.
K1 (Az & El Drive Low Temperature Protect): K1 is controlled by the MC through the Az ACU PWA in order
to protect the VFDs from damage caused by operating below -10C.
NGC Bus Cables: NGC Bus cables and connectors pin-out by pin number:
TABLE 2.26: NGC Bus Cable Pin-Out
Pin # Name Purpose
1 +12V DC nominal LOGIC
2 -12V DC nominal LOGIC
3 Ground DC Return MOTOR
4 +24V MOTOR (DC)
5 -24V MOTOR (DC)
6 Ground DC return LOGIC
7 Telemetry Bus A
8 Telemetry Bus B
NOTE: NGC Bus cables are NOT Ethernet and NOT compatible with Ethernet. Though they are Cat-5, DO NOT
attempt to hook up a PC to NGC Bus cables via Ethernet.
NOTE: Refer to schematic #7579836 (208VAC) or schematic #7579837 (380VAC)
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2.9 Terminal Blocks (TB1-TB4)
Terminal Block of TB4:
Pri P/S L2
Sec P/S L2
VFD Pwr Ctrl L2
Htr L2
Pol L2
TABLE 2.27: TB4 Designations
TB4 Designations Description
TB4-1 L2 Primary Power Supply AC Return
TB4-2 L2 Secondary Power Supply AC Return
TB4-3 L2 VFD Power Control AC Return
TB4-4 L2 Heater AC Return
TB4-5 L2 Polarization Interface AC Return
TB4-CB4 L1 Primary Power Supply AC Line3 Amp Circuit Breaker
TB4-CB5 L1 Secondary Power Supply AC Line3 Amp Circuit Breaker
TB4-CB6 L1 VFD Power Control AC Line3 Amp Circuit Breaker
TB4-CB7 L1 Heater AC Line5 Amp Circuit Breaker
TB4-CB8 L1 Polarization Interface AC Line3 Amp Circuit Breaker

2.9.1 Terminal Block 3 (K2)
TB3 (K2): K2 is a contactor that is utilized if the heater option is installed. Otherwise, it is a terminal block
(TB3). TB3 is a 3-pole terminal block that simply passes the 3-phase power from TB2 to the VFD circuit
breakers. If the low temp option (NGC-201) is installed in the ODU, TB3 is removed and replaced with
contactor K2. K2 is controlled by the Az ACU board through solid state relay K1 to remove AC input power
from the VFD circuit breakers (CB1 & CB2) when the cabinet internal temperature falls below -10C.
TB3-1 Utility Power Pass-Thru Phase #1

2.9.2 Terminal Block 2
TB2 3-Phase Mains Utility Power: TB2 is a 3-pole terminal block that provides a means for supplying 3-
phase power to the VFDs (i.e., utility power). If it is desired to power all electronics from a single 3-phase
power supply, jumpers must be installed between TB1 and TB2. Refer to the label found on the inside
cover of the ODU for jumper requirements and specific voltage requirements.
TB2-1 Utility Power Input Phase #1

2.9.3 Terminal Block 1
TB1 1-Phase Mains Technical Power: TB1 is a 2-pole terminal block that provides means for supplying
single phase power to the electronics in the ODU independently from the VFDs (i.e., technical power from
an uninterruptable power supply).
TB1-1 Technical Power Input Phase #1
TB1-2 Technical Power Input Phase #2
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2.10 A13 External Wiring Interface (EWI)-1
EWI-1 is used on the following NGC-ODU systems:
NGC-ODU-208-3
NGC-ODU-208-5
NGC-ODU-380-3
NGC-ODU-380-5
Refer to page 47 for an example.
Figure 2-7: External Wiring Interface

2.10.1 EWI-1 External Wiring Interface Board
The External Wiring Interface board provides a simple, single point of termination for most field-installed
wiring.
Table 2.31: EWI-1 Connectors
Ref Function Connector Type Notes
Des
J1 Elevation Resolver Pluggable terminal block Customer terminates mating connector
J2 Elevation hard limits Pluggable terminal block Customer terminates mating connector
J3 Low Elevation Pluggable terminal block Optional. Customer terminates mating connector
J4 Azimuth Resolver Pluggable terminal block Customer terminates mating connector
J5 Azimuth Limits Pluggable terminal block Customer terminates mating connector
J6 Polarization Resolver Pluggable terminal block Customer terminates mating connector
J7 Pol Motor/Limits Pluggable terminal block Customer terminates mating connector
J8 Elevation resolver MTA Interconnect cable is factory installed
J9 Elevation limits MTA Interconnect cable is factory installed
J10 Azimuth Resolver MTA Interconnect cable is factory installed
J11 Azimuth Limits MTA Interconnect cable is factory installed
J12 Polarization Resolver MTA Interconnect cable is factory installed. (AC Pol Drive only)
J13 Polarization Limits MTA Interconnect cable is factory installed. (AC Pol Drive only)
J14 Polarization Control MTA Interconnect cable is factory installed. (AC Pol Drive only)
NOTE: If the system is using a DC STEPPER POL DRIVE, then it simply connects to the SPU-1. No additional wiring
only.
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2.10.2 EWI-1 J1/J4/J6 Elevation/Azimuth/Polarization Resolver Connectors
The J1, J4, and J6 connectors of the EWI-1 are designed to connect to a cable connected to a standard
Size 11 resolver. During installation, the installer will terminate the wires to the pluggable terminal blocks.
Table 2.32: EWI-1 J1/J4/J6 Pin-out
Pin Function Mating wire color
1 R1 Resolver reference Green
2 R2 Resolver reference return Black
3 Shield ground Shield
4 S3 sin signal Red
5 S1 sin signal Black
7 S4 cosine signal White
8 S2 cosine signal Black

2.10.3 EWI-1 J2 Elevation Hard Limit Connector
The J2 connector of the EWI-1 is designed to connect to a cable connected to a limit switch. During
installation, the installer will terminate the wires to the pluggable terminal block.
Table 2.33: EWI-1 J2/J5 Pin-out
1 Up limit (varies)
2 Down limit (varies)
3 Limit common (varies)

2.10.4 EWI-1 J3 Low Elevation Connector
The J3 connector of the EWI-1 is designed to optionally connect to a low Elevation sensor. This may be
used as a mute function for a transmitter to prevent ground irradiation. During installation, the installer will
terminate the wires to the pluggable terminal block.
Note that the low Elevation common and the Elevation limit common are bussed together.
Table 2.34: EWI-1 J3 Pin-out
1 Low Elevation Status (varies)
2 Low Elevation common (varies)

2.10.5 EWI-1 J5 Azimuth Hard Limit Connector
1 Clockwise limit (varies)
2 Counterclockwise limit (varies)
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2.10.6 EWI-1 J7 Polarization Motor/Limits Connector (AC Pol Drive only)
The J7 connector of the EWI-1 is designed to connect to a cable connected to a limit switches and to the
motor. During installation, the installer will terminate the wires to the pluggable terminal blocks.
Note the motor common and the motor brake return are bussed together.
1 Clockwise Limit (varies)
2 Limit Common (varies)
3 Counterclockwise Limit (varies)
4 Clockwise command signal (varies)
5 Counterclockwise command signal (varies)
6 Motor common (varies)
7 Motor Brake return (varies)
8 Motor Brake drive (varies)
9 Protective earth ground (varies)
10 Ground (varies)
2.11 A13 External Wiring Interface (EWI)-2

The External Wiring Interface board provides a simple, single point of termination for most field-installed wiring.
The EWI-2 is designed for systems with high-accuracy SSI-based optical encoders, including the following
specific kits:
NGC-ODU-208-3-HA NGC ODU, 208 VAC, 3HP, HIGH ACCURACY
In these systems, the EWI-2 is a factory replacement for the EWI-1. Also, note that the cabinet wiring from J8
and J10 to the ASU-2s will be different than in the NGC-ODU-208-3, NGC-ODU-208-5, NGC-ODU-380-3, and
NGC-ODU-380-5.
The following figure shows the board layout:

Figure 2-8: EWI-2 board
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Table 2.37: EWI-2 Connectors
Ref Function Connector Type Notes
Des
J1 Elevation Encoder Pluggable terminal block Customer terminates mating connector
J2 Elevation hard limits Pluggable terminal block Customer terminates mating connector
J3 Low Elevation Pluggable terminal block Optional. Customer terminates mating connector
J4 Azimuth Encoder Pluggable terminal block Customer terminates mating connector
J5 Azimuth Limits Pluggable terminal block Customer terminates mating connector
J6 Polarization Resolver Pluggable terminal block Customer terminates mating connector
J7 Polarization Motor/Limits Pluggable terminal block Customer terminates mating connector
J8 Elevation resolver MTA Interconnect cable is factory installed
J9 Elevation limits MTA Interconnect cable is factory installed
J10 Azimuth Resolver MTA Interconnect cable is factory installed
J11 Azimuth Limits MTA Interconnect cable is factory installed
J12 Polarization Resolver MTA Interconnect cable is factory installed. (AC Pol Drive only)
J13 Polarization Limits MTA Interconnect cable is factory installed. (AC Pol Drive only)
J14 Polarization Control MTA Interconnect cable is factory installed. (AC Pol Drive only)
NOTE: If the system is using a DC STEPPER POL DRIVE, then it simply connects to the SPU-1. No additional wiring
only.

2.11.1 EWI-2 J1/J4 Azimuth/Elevation SSI Bus Connector
The J6 connector of the EWI-2 is designed to connect to a cable connected to an SSI-bus optical encoder.
During installation the installer will terminate the wires to the pluggable terminal blocks. Note that the
installer must verify the voltage level on pin 7, which is controlled by JP5 on the ASU-2 PWA, which should
be left at the factory setting of 2-3.
WARNING: Do not splice the SSI bus wire.
Table 2.38: EW2-1 J6 Pin-out
Pin Function Mating wire color (7581765 17-bit encoder)
1 Data Pink
2 /Data Gray
3 Chassis ground Shield
4 Clock Yellow
5 /Clock Green
7 +5VDC power White
8 Power return Brown

2.11.2 EWI-2 J2 Elevation Hard Limit Connector
Table 2.39: EWI-2 J2/J5 Pin-out
1 Up limit (varies)
2 Down limit (varies)
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2.11.3 EWI-2 J3 Low Elevation Connector
The J3 connector of EWI-2 is designed to optionally connect to a low Elevation sensor. This may be used
as a mute function for a transmitter to prevent ground irradiation. During installation, the installer will
terminate the wires to the pluggable terminal block.
NOTE: the low Elevation common and the Elevation limit common are bussed together.
1 Low Elevation Status (varies)
2 Low Elevation common (varies)

2.11.4 EWI-2 J5 Azimuth Hard Limit Connector
The J5 connector of EWI-2 is designed to connect to a cable that is connected to a limit switch. During
1 Clockwise limit (varies)
2 Counterclockwise limit (varies)

2.11.5 EWI-2 J6 Polarization Resolver Connector (AC Pol Drive only)
The J6 connector of EWI-2 is designed to connect to a cable connected to a standard resolver. Polarization
drives are not supplied with high-resolution optical encoders as a standard product. During installation, the
installer will terminate the wires to the pluggable terminal block.
Table 2.42: EW2-1 J6 Pin-out
1 R1 Resolver reference Green
2 R2 Resolver reference return Black
4 S3 sin signal Red
5 S1 sin signal Black
7 S4 cosine signal White
8 S2 cosine signal Black

2.11.6 EWI-2 J7 Polarization Motor/Limits Connector (AC Pol Drive only)
The J7 connector of the EWI-2 is designed to connect to a cable connected to a limit switches and to the
motor. During installation, the installer will terminate the wires to the pluggable terminal blocks. Note that
the motor common and the motor brake return are bussed together.
Table 2.43 EWI-2 J7 Pin-out
1 Clockwise Limit (varies)
2 Limit Common (varies)
3 Counterclockwise Limit (varies)
4 Clockwise command signal (varies)
5 Counterclockwise command signal (varies)
6 Motor common (varies)
7 Motor Brake return (varies)
8 Motor Brake drive (varies)
9 Protective earth ground (varies)
10 Ground (varies)
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3.0 ODU System & Parts Troubleshooting
While performing circuit tracing and analysis refer to 7579836 (208VAC) or 7579837 (380VAC) to drill down to
faulty Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) [list is in Section 5.0: NGC Antenna Controller Unit Spares Kits]
WARNING: Steps MUST be performed by qualified technical personnel! Danger of serious injury or death from
electrical shock!
3.1 Antenna JOG/Movement Issues

Figure 3.1a: Troubleshooting Flowchart #1a
Figure 3.1b: Troubleshooting Flowchart #1b
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Figure 3.1c: Troubleshooting Flowchart #1c
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Figure 3.2: Troubleshooting Flowchart #2
One axis (Az or El) will NOT move

For Az,
Check all control Ensure motors ensure CW
electrical are strapped soft limit is
connections in for the proper greater than
Ensure axis Check voltage. CCW soft
Ensure ALL Ensure ACU & ASU handheld Check NGC-ODU
between ACU & Check limit. For El,
Circuit axis VFD PWAs are and/or VFD front installation ensure UP
Breakers contactor connected by NGC-IDU panel for VFD, plus
between ACU & drawing soft limit is
(CB) are is pulled examining for axis & VFD against wiring greater than
CLOSED IN LEDs on their VFD faults EWI-1 for loose
or disconnected of motors DOWN soft
front sides faults limit
wires
If VFD has a major fault it

If contactor not pulled If LEDs not
will not move motor.
in & outside If contactor is functioning
Make sure NGC-ODU will not
temperature is below pulled in, ensure properly, ensure
VFD is in automatically clear all
-10C, check heater heater is NGC bus cables
Remote unexpected VFD faults
wiring & connection installed and (CAT-5 jumpers)
Mode due to need for
to appropriate ACU working are connected
maintenance personnel to
PWA firmly and correctly
find root of problem
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3.2 Directional/Axis Issues

Az and/or El movement
direction
Do Az & El display the

proper values for their YES
correct directions?
Move to next
flowchart
NO
Check the encoder NO
invert setting
Reset
Are you in
properly and Invert setting
NO YES Southern
recalibrate correct?
Hemisphere?
axis
YES
Make sure that the correct

instructions were followed for
installing antenna in the
Southern Hemisphere


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3.3 Movement & Wiring Troubleshooting Scenarios/Solutions
Scenario 1: The Azimuth and/or Elevation wont go to input position when commanded (or moves
unnecessarily slow once commanded), but it will still manual jog normally.
Solution: Check motorization parameters, such as maximum speed and proportional gain (Kp), for correct
values. If these have been altered it is possible that jog (which is a direct rate command) will work but not
the position loop.
Scenario 2: Az and/or El will move, but the antenna is moving in the wrong direction from what is being
commanded.
Solution: Ensure that none of the wiring has been changed. Exchanging any two of the phases will cause
the antenna motor to run in a backward or incorrect direction.
Scenario 3: Antenna feedback is jittering excessively (more than +/- 0.006 degrees) when the antenna is not
in being moved.
Solution: Check the resolver wiring for poor grounding and/or other sources of noise, such as routing too
close to motors.
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3.4 AC Polarization Drive Troubleshooting Issues
OPTION: these flowcharts only apply to systems in which an AC Pol drive is present.

Figure 3.12: AC Pol Troubleshooting Flowchart #1

Pol drive moves, but the
displayed values make no
sense.
Ensure resolver gear

Are the values Pol drive 2:1 ratio?
ratio is correctly
platform NO Do values jump at
configured for each
coordinates? repeatable location?
axis.
YES
Switch display to Generally, 2:1 resolver ratios YES
Global coordinates & are common for Pol drives of
check the values. If large antennas, while 1:1 is Ensure resolver
they are correct, there used for smaller antennas and was centered
is no problem. for Az & El axes during
installation. If it
was not, this
will need to be
At high elevations, there Refer to installation guide to remedied.
can be a Pol skew confirm this setting is correct.
caused by Az coinciding
with Pol. However, the
reported value is correct.
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3.5 DC Stepper Polarization Drive Troubleshooting Issues
OPTION: these flowcharts only apply to systems in which a DC Pol drive is present.

Figure 3.15: DC Pol Troubleshooting Flowchart #1
Polarization axis moves in the correct direction, but times
out too quickly
Is axis timeout Does motor connection have

NO
setting too short? too much play?
YES YES
Increase axis Check motor drive connection for excessive

timeout setting. backlash. Correct/adjust as needed.
Figure 3.16: DC Pol Troubleshooting Flowchart #2
3.6 Other AC Pol Drive Troubleshooting Scenarios/Solutions
Scenario 1: Polarization axis is not displayed on Handheld Controller terminal.
Solution: Ensure system parameter Axis Count is set to use Pol drive.
Scenario 2: Polarization axis will not move at all, brake not being disengaged.
Solution: Make sure brake delay parameter is non-zero. A setting of 0 disables the brake release
command.
Scenario 3: Polarization axis moves, but displayed values do not change
Solution: Check encoder/resolver coupling to axis. It may have come loose. Repair and recalibrate axis.
Scenario 4: Polarization axis moves, but in the wrong direction
Solution: Ensure wiring to motor is correct and has not changed. Exchanging any two of the phases will
cause the motor to run backward.
Scenario 5: Polarization axis moves, but displayed values go the wrong way
Solution: Check encoder/resolver invert setting (note that changing the invert should not be used to
correct improper movement direction).
Scenario 6: Polarization axis oscillates excessively when commanded to move after reaching final location.
Solution: One or both of the Polarization coast (deadband) parameters are too small. The Pol drive is
single speed and the coast needs to be realistic. A small overshoot which is quickly corrected is usually
OK.
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3.7 Other DC Pol Drive Troubleshooting Scenarios/Solutions
Scenario 1: Polarization axis is not displayed on Handheld.
Solution: Ensure system parameter Axis Count is set to use Pol drive.
Scenario 2: Polarization axis wont move at all, brake not being disengaged.
Solution: Make sure brake delay parameter is non-zero. A setting of 0 disables the brake release
command.
Scenario 3: Polarization axis moves, but displayed values dont change
Solution: Check the encoder/potentiometer coupling to axis. It may have come loose. Repair this and
recalibrate the axis.
Scenario 4: Polarization axis moves, but displayed values go the wrong way
Solution: Check the encoder invert (note that changing the invert should not be used to correct improper
movement direction).
Scenario 5: Polarization axis oscillates excessively when commanded to move after reaching final location.
Solution: One or both of the Polarization coast (deadband) parameters are too small. The Pol drive is
single speed and the coast needs to have a realistic value. A small overshoot which is quickly corrected is
usually OK.
Scenario 6: DC Pol Drive is experiencing a Feedback Failure.
Solution 1: A Feedback Failure is usually caused by setting the wrong Pol Encoder Type. Check to ensure
that this has been set properly.
Solution 2: If Pol Encoder Type is set properly, but the failure persists, it is possible that the encoder
and/or potentiometer have not been properly connected. Another possibility is that one or both of these
devices have been damaged somehow, or are otherwise malfunctioning, and may need to be replaced.
Solution 3: Check the parameter value for the Pol Ratio. The wrong Pol Ratio parameter value can also
cause both overshooting and undershooting.
3.8 Other Troubleshooting Scenarios/Solutions
Scenario 1: The Handheld terminal is not working.
Possible Solutions:
Ensure DIN connector is firmly installed.
Ensure POWER LED on handheld terminal is lit.
Try pressing the 1/0 POWER button.
Scenario 2: NGC-IDU reports cabinet communications fault.
Possible Solutions:
Check to ensure fibers (ST connectors) are not reversed.
The NGC IFL is not multiplexed, so one fiber should act for one direction.
Scenario 3: System reports a Compass or GPS fault, but there is no GPS or Compass installed
Solution: Ensure system has an operational configuration of Fixed. Even if system is a mobile
platform, mobile has a specific meaning in the NGC and mobile systems must have AS-1
GPS/Compass units installed.
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4.0 Cleaning, Inspections, & Maintenance
This section contains periodic preventive maintenance instructions for the NGC Antenna Controller Outdoor
Unit. Provided in this section are inspection and preventive maintenance procedures including cleaning,
lubrication and painting procedures deemed within the capabilities of the average station technician. Refer to
the applicable vendor manuals for any repair procedures not included in this section.
An operational checkout procedure provides an accurate indication of the overall Antenna performance and
should be performed at monthly intervals. This procedure is performed during the various modes of normal
operation of the Antenna. In addition, the operational checkout procedure should be performed after any
repairs or adjustments have been made, or whenever performance seems abnormal or degraded. If any
discrepancy in performance exists and the condition cannot be readily remedied, conventional troubleshooting
procedures should be followed to locate the fault. After the trouble is determined and the repairs effected, a
final operational checkout procedure should be performed to verify that all discrepancies have been corrected.
WARNING: SERVICE PERSONNEL MUST OBSERVE ALL SAFETY REGULATIONS AT ALL TIMES. Do not
perform any maintenance tasks on this equipment without first turning OFF main power supply. Under certain
conditions, dangerous potentials may exist when main supply power controls are in OFF position due to charges retained
by capacitors. Always discharge and ground all circuits after removing power.
4.1 General Cleaning

To prevent the excessive accumulation of dust and dirt as well as to perform the removal of such
contaminants, thoroughly clean the equipment whenever visually inspecting the NGC ODU components. No
special cleaning procedures are required. However, a thorough cleaning in accordance with the following
procedures is required to assure continued trouble-free operation.
WARNING: Use cleaning solvents outside or in a well ventilated room with free air circulation, in accordance with the
manufacturers specifications. Avoid breathing fumes and excessive skin contact with the solvents. Keep solvents away
from open flame.

4.1.1 Cleaning Electrical Parts
Minor cleaning, such as the removal of dust and loose foreign particles can be accomplished by
vacuuming, using a soft brush or lint-free cloth, and/or by blowing out the dust and dirt with low
pressure (5 to 25 psi), dry compressed air.
When using air to blow off the contaminants, take care when directing the air stream near and/or on
delicate parts.
To remove imbedded dirt, grease, or oil from electrical parts, use a 50% solution of rubbing alcohol and
apply with a soft bristle brush.
It may be necessary to brush some parts vigorously with a stiff bristle brush to remove imbedded and
hardened dirt particles.
Avoid excessive use of cleaning solvent on electrical insulation. After cleaning, allow the cleaned parts
to dry for 10 to 15 minutes before placing the equipment into operation.

4.1.2 Cleaning Mechanical Parts
Clean mechanical parts by first removing dust, dirt and other loose contaminant's with a scraper, stiff
brush (bristle, or wire in the case of rust or other corrosion) or cloth or compressed air at 25 to 40 psi.
Any accumulated dirt, corrosion, grease, or oil deposits that require further cleaning may be removed
with a bristle or wire brush and a cleaning solvent such as rubbing alcohol, or equivalent.
After cleaning, allow the parts to dry completely before placing the equipment into operation.
Clean and paint aluminum, galvanized and plastic surfaces in accordance with the procedures outlined
in the Preservation of Component Parts section.
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4.2 Inspections
The frequency of inspection is contingent upon the operational environment in which the antenna is located. A
visual inspection of the antenna components should be performed at least monthly.
Where there are no established wear limits, perform a visual inspection to locate worn or damaged parts
which could cause improper functioning of the Antenna.
In the absence of any special inspection requirements, operational tests are the most effective means of
isolating parts and assemblies requiring further inspection.
Any condition noted during inspection that may preclude continued proper operation of the Antenna prior to
the next scheduled inspection should be noted. The discrepancy should be corrected (repaired or replaced)
immediately or at the conclusion of the inspection procedure.
Inspection of the ODU conforms generally to standard visual inspection procedures performed on
electromechanical equipment. In addition to these standard procedures, annually perform the following checks
and visual inspections for the specific conditions noted:
When an anomaly occurs with the ODU, it is almost always in the form of moisture buildup or the gasket
losing its integrity. When the gasket loses integrity, replace it. Minor repairs can be made with RTV.
RTV (Room-Temperature Vulcanizing silicone) authorized for use on NGC-ODU:
RTV-3145 (MIL-A-48148): a one-part, clear, 48-hour/moisture cure, 1-hour-to-tack-free compound.
It is safe to use around electronics.
CAUTION: D O N O T U S E RTV- 732 . THIS COMPOUND HAS CORROSIVE PROPERTIES, AND ITS USE MAY RESULT IN
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO ELECTRONICS AND METAL PARTS.
Inspect all wiring, and cables for discoloration and burned insulation, moisture entry, corrosion, dirt, breaks,
security of connection, physical damage and other signs of deterioration. Examine connections for dirt,
corrosion and mechanical defects. Check for loose or broken lacing and cut, abraded, frayed, brittle and
cracked insulation.
Examine connectors for corrosion, broken inserts and stripped threads. Check connector shells for
distortion and dents, and contact pins for bends, misalignment or other deformities. Check connector
inserts for cracks, and carbon tracking, burns or charring indicating arc-over.
Check all electrical components for dirt, cracks, chips, breaks, discoloration and other signs of deterioration
and damage. A discolored, blistered or burnt condition is evidence of overload.
Operate Azimuth and Elevation drives as well as feed rotation in both the plus and minus direction at least
once every three weeks during antenna down time. Ensure antenna is under observation during operation
to prevent injury or damage. Check that the limit switches provided at the end points stop antenna and feed
movement and limit travel to prevent structural interference and damage. Periodically check all limit switch
mounting hardware to ensure connections are tight. Check motor and limit switch junction boxes for
possible water entry. Check actuating arm on each feed limit switch for free movement without binding.
4.3 Preservation of Component Parts (Aluminum Only)
Remove all loose paint and corrosion from Aluminum Parts by scraping, wire brushing or using steel wool.
Edges of existing paint can be blended with metal surface with fine grit sandpaper.
Wipe surface to be painted with a soft rag dampened in trichloroethylene, lacquer thinner or equal. Be
certain to remove all loose paint, corrosion, imbedded dirt, grease and oil deposits or paint will not adhere
to surface.
Lacquer thinner will dissolve paint if applied heavily and rubbed vigorously. Do not use bleach, soap
solutions or kerosene as it is difficult to remove the residue. Allow cleaned surface to dry thoroughly before
priming.
Prime cleaned surface by applying zinc chromate primer or equivalent. Primer can be applied with a brush,
roller, or pressurized spray. If necessary, thin primer with lacquer thinner to proper consistency. Feather
primer onto adjacent painted surfaces. Allow primer to thoroughly dry before applying the finish paint coat.
Paint over the primed surfaces and blend with the existing painted surface. The paint can be applied with a
brush, roller or pressurized spray. If necessary, thin the paint with the appropriate thinner to the proper
consistency. Thoroughly remove all foreign matter, visible and invisible, before applying any conformal
coating (primer or paint). Failure to do so will materially affect the functionality and longevity of the coating.
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4.4 Presence of Moisture/Water
In the unlikely event that moisture or water comprises the insides of the NGC-ODU, shut down the system
immediately. Remove all power to the system, do what you can to ensure ODU is able to dry out, and (most
importantly) contact ASC Signal Technical Support immediately (see Appendix D). If large amounts of
water get into the ODU box, it can cause permanent damage, and replacement of the entire NGC-ODU will
likely be necessary. For this reason, keeping a regular schedule for routine maintenance is essential to prevent
such events from occurring.
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5.0 NGC-ODU Spare Kits
Below is the list of spares kits available to support the maintenance of the NGC-ODU. Refer to the instructions
supplied with each kit for the exact procedure to be performed in the replacement for each.
5.1 VFDs
All VFD Spares kits include Modbus and ACU Interface cables. The VFDs come pre-programmed with all
parameters except Motor Rated Current, which is antenna mount and axis specific, set at time of installation
via the handheld.
NGC-SPR-VFD-208-3 (208VAC 3HP VFD/Filter)
NGC-SPR-VFD-208-3-HA
5.2 Power Supplies
The NGC-SPR-ODU-PS (Power Supply Module Includes):
+24VDC 140W PS
+12VDC 40W PS
-12VDC 10W PS
All associated AC Input & DC Output Cabling
Power Supplies installed on mounting bracket
5.3 Boards
NGC-SPR-MC7 MC-7 (comes programmed and Installed on its mounting bracket.)
NGC-SPR-ACU-2 ACU-2 (comes programmed. It is not axis dependant as the axis is configured with an
onboard switch. Comes Installed on its mounting bracket.)
NGC-SPR-ASU-2 ASU-2 (The board comes programmed. It is not axis dependant as the axis is configured
with an onboard switch. Comes Installed on its mounting bracket.)
NGC-SPR-EWI-1 (EWI-1)
NGC-SPR-SPU-1 (SPU-1) (The board comes with its associated cables.)
NOTE: Spare ACU & ASU Printed Wiring Assembly (PWA) cards come supplied with rotary switch settings that have not
been set for their functions. These must be set in accordance with provided information. Failure to do this will result in a
Fault (02 code).
5.4 Pol Drive Related
NGC-SPR-ODU-POL: Pol Interface Assembly, P/N 7579749. Kit includes all associated cabling.
5.5 Low Temp Related
NGC-SPR-ODU-HTR: Kit includes both the heater and thermostat
NGC-SPR-ODU-HTRRLY: Contactor relay. Kit Includes noise suppressing capacitor & associated coil
control wiring
NGC-SPR-ODU-SSR K1: Solid State Relay. Kit Includes all associated DC control wiring
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5.6 Circuit Breakers
NGC-SPR-BKR-20-3: 3-Pol 20 Amp Used in 380VAC ODU
NGC-SPR-BKR-30-3: 3-Pol 30 Amp Used in 208VAC ODU
NGC-SPR-BKR-20-2: 2-Pol 20 AmpUsed in both 208VAC and 380VAC ODUs
NGC-SPR-BKR-3-1: 3-Amp Wago Supplementary Breaker1 each to protect Primary PS, K1 SSR, & Pol
Interface
NGC-SPR-BKR-5-1: 5-Amp Wago Supplementary BreakerUsed to protect heater
5.7 Spare E-Stop
NGC-SPR-ODU-STP (E-Stop)
Kit includes the following:
E-Stop Switch
Contact Block
E-Stop Legend
Associated MC-7 Interface Cable
5.8 Spare Handheld Terminal
NGC-SPR-ODU-HH (spare Handheld Terminal)
Kit includes the following:
Programmed Handheld Controller terminal
Tethered Plug (P/N 7579811)
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APPENDIX A: PWA Display Codes & NGC-ODU Faults Glossary
The seven segment display on each of the PWAs is used to communicate status and error code messages to
the user. On power up or reset, the display on each PWA will show the build ID of the current software in a 2
cycle sequence. For example, the card would indicate it is running software build 1031 by displaying 10 for
about 2 seconds followed by 31 for two seconds before going to .
7-Segment Numeric Display: see Error Code Table A.1
A.1 PWA Error Codes

The following table provides a list of error codes that will be displayed when the applicable error is detected.
Table A.1: Error Codes

Code Description
Wrong software has been loaded. For example, ASU
01
software loaded on ACU board.
The rotary switch is set to an invalid setting for the
02 type of board. For example, the ASU board has
switch set to value other than 5, 6, or 7.
Applies to ASU board only. The axis position filtering
03
on the ASU has been disabled from the handheld.
The firmware file that has been downloaded to the
04 board has failed its CRC check. Data is corrupted
and the file has not been used.
Firmware file sent does not have a header section to
05
identify it and cant be downloaded via the network.
A.2 PWA Rotary Switch Settings:

Item Setting
MC 0
ACU Az 0
ACU El 3
ACU Pol 4
ASU Az 5
ASU El 6
ASU Pol 7
A.3 NGC-ODU Faults Glossary (see following pages for Glossary Table)
For the sake of efficiency and brevity, the following simple abbreviations have been used in the Glossary
Abbreviations Key
Az = Azimuth
El = Elevation
Pol = Polarization
IDU = NGC-IDU (refers to the same thing)
ODU = NGC-ODU (refers to the same thing)
Temp = Temperature
SRT = Subreflector Tracking
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TABLE A.2: Faults Glossary
Alarm/Fault/Event Meaning Action Required
AC (Mains) Voltage Error Power outside of expected parameters Check 3 Phase AC power
Az Antenna Control Unit Az ACU off bus or has a major problem Check Az ACU PWA & associated
wiring
Az Antenna Control Unit 2 Az ACU 2 off bus or has major problem. Only occurs Check Az ACU 2 PWA &
on dual-drive systems. associated wiring
Az Interlock
Az Sending Unit Fault Az ASU off bus or has major problem. Only occurs on Check Az ASU PWA & associated
dual-drive systems. wiring
Az1 VFD Fault Reported VFD reports a major fault Check VFD
Az1 VFD Overload Fault VFD reports a major fault Check VFD
Az2 VFD Fault Reported VFD reports a major fault Check VFD
Az2 VFD Overload VFD reports a major fault Check VFD
Reported
Az Axis Timeout IDU acknowledges ODU reports Az axis timeout Reported by IDU
Az CCW Hardware Limit Az CCW switch is closed. Normal when Az drive is at hard
limit
Az CCW Soft Limit IDU acknowledges ODU signals Az CCW soft limit Reported by IDU
alarm
Az CW Hardware Limit Az CW switch is closed. Normal when Az drive is at hard
limit
Az CW Soft Limit IDU acknowledges ODU signals Az CW soft limit Reported by IDU
alarm
Az Resolver Fault IDU acknowledges that ODU signaled Az resolver Reported by IDU
fault
Beacon Communications IDU reports beacon receiver communications is down Reported by IDU
Box Limit IDU reports antenna is in a box limit Reported by IDU
Cabinet Bus Voltage Bus voltage out of range Check power supplies
Error
Cabinet Open Fault Not used Reserved
Cabinet Setup Parameters are not consistent (also known as Review parameters & fix
parameter conflict)
Cabinet Temp High Fault Temp in cabinet is too high Consider heat shield kit
Cabinet Temp Low Fault Temp in cabinet is too low Check heater functionality
Compass Calibration Compass is not calibrated Mobile systems only
Fault
El Antenna Control Unit Elevation ACU is off the bus or has a major problem Check El ACU PWA
El Creep Activated None, in fixed ODU Ensure system not in mobile op-
config
El Interlock Note used Reserved
El Sending Unit Fault El ASU is off the bus or has a major problem. This Check El ASU PWA & associated
only occurs on dual-drive systems. wiring
El VFD Fault Reported VFD reports a major fault Check VFD
El VFD Overland VFD reports a major fault Check VFD
Reported
El Axis Timeout IDU acknowledges ODU reports El axis timeout Reported by IDU
El Down Hardware Limit Elevation Down switch is closed. Normal when El drive at hard limit
El Down Soft Limit IDU acknowledges ODU signaled down soft limit Reported by IDU
alarm
El Resolver Fault IDU acknowledges ODU signaled Az resolver fault Reported by IDU
El Up Hardware Limit Elevation Down switch is closed. Normal when El drive at hard limit
El Up Soft Limit IDU acknowledges ODU signaled up soft limit alarm Reported by IDU
ESTOP Fault ESTOP active Clear ESTOP
External Interface Not used Reserved
GPS or Attitude Sense AS-1 not functional Mobile systems only
Fault
Handheld Malfunction Not used Reserved
IDU Overtemp IDU reports over Temp Reported by IDU
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IDU Undertemp IDU reports under Temp Reported by IDU
Interfacility Link Failure (Cannot be reported) Reported by IDU
Loss of Config Data IDU reports coming loss of data from full disk drive Reported by IDU
Low El Low El switch is closed No action required
Low Signal Alarm IDU reports low signal alarm Reported by IDU
MC-6 BIT Failed Major Built In test error Replace MC-6
ODU Power Supply Fault One or more power supplies defective Determine with one(s), replace
Pol Antenna Control Unit Pol ACU is off the bus or has a major problem Check Pol ACU PWA. Ensure Pol
isnt mistakenly enabled
Pol Interlock Not used Reserved
Pol Sending Unit Fault Pol ASU is off the bus or has a major problem Check Pol ASU PWA. Ensure Pol
isnt mistakenly enabled
Pol Axis Timeout IDU acknowledges ODU reports Pol axis timeout Reported by IDU
Pol CCW Hardware Limit Pol CCW switch is closed Normal when Pol drive at hard limit
Pol CCW Soft Limit IDU acknowledges ODU signals CCW soft limit alarm Reported by IDU
Pol CW Hardware Limit Pol CW switch is closed. Normal when Pol drive at hard limit
Pol CW Soft Limit IDU acknowledges ODU signals CW soft limit alarm Reported by IDU
Pol Resolver Fault IDU acknowledges ODU signaled Az resolver fault Reported by IDU
Rain Detected IDU reports rain signature present in beacon signal Reported by IDU
RPI5 BIT Fault IDU reports BIT failed Reported by IDU
Satellite Data Alarm IDU reports tracking data is defective or expired Reported by IDU
SCP BIT IDU reports BIT failed Reported by IDU
Spectrum Analyzer BIT IDU reports BIT failed Reported by IDU
SRT CCW Software Limit SRT accessory is at a soft limit Normal condition
SRT Communications No communications with SRT Ensure SRT is not provisioned
incorrectly; check NGC bus cables
SRT CW Software Limit SRT accessory is at a soft limit Normal condition
SRT Down Software Limit SRT accessory is at a soft limit Normal condition
SRT Temp Fault SRT accessory Temp out of range No action required
SRT Up Software Limit SRT accessory is at a soft limit Normal condition
SRT X Fault SRT motor fault Diagnose problem
SRT X Position Lost SRT potentiometer rescaled Normal if temp changing widely
SRT X Timeout SRT did not respond Diagnose problem
SRT Y Fault SRT motor fault Diagnose problem
SRT Y Position Lost SRT potentiometer rescaled Normal if temp changes widely
SRT Y Timeout SRT did not respond Diagnose problem
SRT Z Fault SRT motor fault Normal if temp changes widely
SRT Z In Limit SRT accessory is at a soft limit Normal condition
SRT Z Out Limit SRT accessory is at a soft limit Normal condition
SRT Z Position Lost SRT potentiometer rescaled Normal condition
SRT Z Timeout SRT did not respond Diagnose problem
Strut Interlock Not used Reserved
System Interlock Not used Reserved
Temp Override Temp is overridden Cancel the override
Tracking Fault IDU reports tracking failed Reported by IDU
Uncommanded Move Antenna moved on its own Diagnose problem
Detected
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APPENDIX B: Theory of Operation
Figure B-1: NGC-ODU Block Diagram (AC Pol Drive)
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Figure B-2: NGC-ODU Block Diagram (DC Pol Drive)

Figure B-3: NGC Antenna Control System Block Diagram (AC Pol Drive)
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Figure B-4: NGC Antenna Control System Block Diagram (DC Pol Drive)
B.1 Role of the NGC-ODU in the System
The division of responsibilities between the NGC-ODU and the NGC-IDU is fairly simple. The NGC-ODU is
fundamentally responsible for pointing the antenna. The NGC-IDU is responsible for determining where the
antenna should be pointing. To accomplish this split, the NGC-ODU hosts electronics and software to
implement:
All interfaces to the drive electronics and feedback mechanisms, including all coordinate transformations
All platform-specific accessory electrical interfaces
The outside handheld terminal maintenance interface
B.2 Basic Structure of the NGC-ODU Control Electronics
Refer to Figures B-1 through B-4 for visual descriptions of NGC-ODU arrangement.
Conceptually, the NGC-ODU control electronics consist of:
The MC-7 PWA, with the fiber interface, Handheld terminal interface, persistent memory, temperature
sensor, and NGC Bus primary station interface
Two or more Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) units, which provide a regenerated variable-frequency AC
signal to the main axis AC motors
Two or more ASU-2 PWAs, which contain interfaces for the axis angle encoder/resolvers and limit switches
Two or more ACU-2 PWAs, with primary interface to the power motor drive electronics. The ACU-2 PWAs
implement closed-loop motor control with information sent to them by the ASU-2 PWAs. They also implement
the Modbus interface to the VFDs. These cards are interconnected by the NGC Bus. See Figures B-1 & B-2.
Possibly, optional components such as an external SRT carriage, depending on ordering.
OPTION: DC Stepper Pol Drive option, which connects through SPU-1. Unlike the AC Pol Drive, the DC Pol
Drive does not have a resolver or limit switches. See Figures B-2 & B-4.
B.3 NGC Bus
The NGC-ODU is implemented by multiple microprocessor-based PWAs tied together on a daisy-chained
power + RS-485 half-duplex serial bus (8 wires). This structure is adapted from the cellular base station
antenna standard called the Antenna Interoperability Standards Group (AISG bus). However, since the poll-
response HDLC message protocol used by that standard use would require too much overhead, the NGC
substitutes a Time Division Multiplexed Access (TDMA) data link layer.
The NGC Bus has a basic frame rate of 5 Hz. Every 200ms the primary station, the MC-7 PWA, transmits a
message onto the bus that can be up to 40ms long. The next 160ms are divided into 10ms time slots. Each
secondary PWA transmits a shorter in a prearranged time slot based on its role in the system. The bit rate is
fairly high for a serial bus (115.2kpbs) so a reasonable amount of information is transferred in each frame.
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All Stations listen to all transmissions, even their own, and process all the data as encountered. As a result, for
example, the ACU-2 receives the current position angle from the ASU-2 directly, in real time. There is limited
tolerance for protocol errors; if two or more messages are lost, the control system will stop movement until a
stable link is restored.
The NGC Bus may be carried by one of two standard commercial cables:
Ordinary CAT-5 eight-pin network patch cables if the total current draw of the subordinate cards is small
(less that 570 mA). These are commonly used for Ethernet, although in this application the wiring is used
completely differently.
AISG cables, available from several cellular equipment manufacturers, may be used for external
connections. These cables use IEC 60130-9 circular connectors.
NOTE: These cables cannot be used in cases where it is necessary to carry -12v power, specifically in applications using
multiple Outdoor Units interfacing to analog resolvers.
B.4 Operational Configurations
The NGC system has several basic operational configurations. An operational configuration is the
fundamental geometry of the Earth Station and the control equipment. It is used as a key for the system to use
or suppress information and algorithms. This simplifies the user interface and avoids errors.
Fixed Operational Configuration (1) is the standard configuration where the NGC system is interfaced to a
normal, Elevation-over-Azimuth pedestal.
Mobile Operational Configuration (2) is used with ASC Signal Standard Profile (SPP) and Low Profile (LPP)
Positioners. It differs from the Fixed (1) configuration as follows:
Functionality associated with automatic determination of system compass heading, etc., is enabled by
this mode
Manual entry of some fields (e.g., site latitude) is inhibited
Some features are disabled, e.g., automatic tracking resume
Some features are added, e.g., automatic acquisition assist
SRT Only Operational Configuration (4) is used with non-motorized main dishes that have motorized SRTs.
SRT Only Operational Configuration (4) differs from the Fixed (1) configuration as follows:
Parameters associated with command of the Az and El main dish are removed. The main dish bore-
sight angle is configured by the user. The Azimuth and Elevation axes appear to be locked.
Alarms associated with main dish movement are removed from the system.
The inclinometer and compass, if present, are ignored.
SRT Only Slave Mode Operational Configuration (5) is a variant of the SRT Only mode where the system can
be connected by serial link to a master controlling system to command pointing angles. The only difference
between this mode and (4) is the provision of a fourth state for the Local Remote variable called slave, in
which the commanded position comes in through a serial port to the NGC-ODU-SRT.
B.5 Movement Control and Monitoring
The NGC-ODU implements movement when commanded by either the NGC-IDU or the Handheld Controller
terminal. This movement normally consists of either an open-loop rate command (used to jog or slew) or a
closed-loop position designate command (used to set position). Tracking, for example, always uses the
position loop to order the NGC-ODU to point at specific angles.
The NGC-IDU always commands the NGC-ODU in true Azimuth and Elevation coordinates. The NGC-ODU
performs all needed transforms to and from the global system to the platforms frame of reference.
Position loop control has priority over rate loop control at all times. If the NGC-ODU is commanded to a target
angle and movement is enabled, it will ignore any rate loop (jog) command.

B.5.1 Angular Feedback
Angular feedback may come from a variety of devices, including sin-cos resolvers and several types of
optical encoders. Consult your data sheet for details.
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Resolver feedback is oversampled and averaged by the ASU-2 to lower the noise amplitude. This has the
effect of giving what seems to be increased apparent resolution, but the resolver-to-digital interface is still a
16-bit device so the true resolution remains at 0.0055 degrees. Accuracy of the angle read depends on the
resolver device itself, the trim (symmetry) of the ASU-2s reference signal, and the routing of wiring on the
pedestal. Because the digital conversion is in the NGC-ODU, and very near the resolver, it should be
possible in all cases to create a quiet electrical system for maximum accuracy.
Note that all angular feedback in the standard NGC-ODU is reported to the nearest 0.001 degrees (3.6 arc
seconds) regardless of the resolution of the encoder or resolver.

B.5.2 Limit Switches
Limit switches are normally-closed switches that open when the limit is encountered. Each axis has two,
one at the counterclockwise (or down) range of travel, one at the clockwise (or up) range of travel. It is
normal practice to set software limits just inside the physical limit switches as a failsafe.
In the NGC system, hard limits take precedence over soft limits, so if both are present, the hard limit is the
one reported. Note also that the NGC system always reports specific limits, and does not use a summary
limit alarm like some control systems.

B.5.3 Emergency Stop / Interlocks
Each ACU-2 PWA is directly provided with the emergency stop signal, so the card can detect the condition
as soon as possible.

B.5.3 Rate Loop Control (Jogging)
Jog commands are implemented by directly sending a drive signal to the axis in question. Only one axis at
a time may be jogged, by design, because of the way the command is coded. The magnitude of the drive
signal is user-selectable for Azimuth and Elevation, but not for AC Polarization due to limitations in the
drive circuits themselves.

B.5.4 Closed Position Loop Control Azimuth and Elevation
Most antenna movements are governed by a closed position loop. In this kind of control system, the NGC-
IDU or the Handheld Controller terminal gives the control system a desired angle and permission to move,
and the control system attempts to match the angle as exactly as possible within certain parameters.
The NGC-ODUs Azimuth and Elevation axes are implemented as proportional-integral-differential (PID)
feedback control systems. This is among the most common feedback control systems, and the most tried-
and-true. A PID controller works by periodically computing the current error, feeding that error through
three parallel paths, and then summing the result, which is used as the new rate command for the axis.
This provides a highly tunable, very sensitive control system, which can be adapted to almost any
antennas dynamics if the installer is patient.
The computation is always performed in the ACU-2, and the period of computation is 200ms in the NGC
system. The elements of the sum are as follows:
Proportional: the pointing error is multiplied by a gain parameters Kp
Integral: the average error over a programmable window is multiplied by another parameter Ki
Derivative: the difference between two errors a programmable window apart is multiplied by another
parameter Kd (which is always implicitly negative in this system)
(The gain parameters Kp, Ki, and Kd are represented in the NGC system as fractions of two large
numbers. The reason for this is it makes for excellent range in the numbers, and is easily represented by
SNMP.)
The final sum is collared by clamping at a maximum rate and a minimum rate. The maximum rate,
obviously, is necessary because of the range of the drive signal. The minimum rate, combined with the
programmable deadband, is used to make the antenna quiet down once it gets into the range where
resolver/encoder noise is significant. This adds a small amount of hysteresis to the position loop to keep it
from hunting.
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Tuning a PID controller is as difficult as the desired performance makes it. For most applications it is very
easy to get to a reasonable set of parameters. For demanding applications it may take several iterations.
Generally speaking, in practice it has been a good idea to set the derivative constant to 0; a PI controller
seems to work well, since the purpose of the Kd constant is usually to quiet down initial jumps (which do
not apply here).
The default parameters should be adequate for most applications. There are some signs, however, that the
parameters for an axis might require adjustment:
Spurious-looking movement timeouts caused by the antenna not reaching its commanded angle
Ringing, or excessive overshoot and oscillation
One way to create a need for tuning is to narrow the axis deadband. This may be required by the link
budget; if so, this section will describe how to adjust the system to achieve better results.
Antenna positioners are nonlinear systems (due to friction, unbalanced mechanical structures, wind, and
other effects) so tuning them optimally (that is, critical damping) may not be possible for all angles and all
situations. Fortunately they are not usually extremely dynamic systems and are fairly slow, so finding
acceptable settings is not difficult.

B.5.5 Closed Loop Position Control Polarization
The NGC systems AC Polarization axis is implemented as an on-off control system with a deadband.
When the axis error reaches the deadband threshold, power is removed and the axis is allowed to coast
into the final position. This is not as accurate as the proportional system, but small Polarization errors are
of less consequence in the real world.
The NGC systems DC Polarization axis is also implemented as an on-off control system with a deadband.
However, it is generally more accurate than the AC Pol Drive system due to the fine resolution of the
stepper-motor-based Pol Drive. The stepper motor also allows for multiple speeds.

B.5.6 Coordinate Transformations
The NGC-ODU presents an idealized antenna to the NGC-IDU, where any platform attitude (tilt, roll, pitch,
compass heading) has been taken out by mathematical transforms. This frees the NGC-IDU to give true
pointing angles (Azimuth relative to true North, Elevation relative to the horizon) without being concerned
about the platforms attitude. As a result, commands to change the Azimuth from the NGC-IDU may cause
both Azimuth and Elevation axes to move if, for example, the kingpost is tilted.
NOTE: the NGC-ODU is not designed to correct for orthogonal errors; Azimuth is assumed to be truly perpendicular
to Elevation. In practice these errors are small enough they can be accounted for with per-satellite offsets.
This design decision was made because it simplifies the design of the real-time system. It was enabled by
the availability of inexpensive, fast 32-bit microcontrollers that can easily handle the computational burden.
B.6 Motorized SRT carriage option
Some antenna systems can include the SRT Carriage Assembly, which may be used to move the antennas
main beam over a small range to track the satellite by altering the optics of the antenna slightly without
moving the main dish.
An SRT may motorize two or three axes depending on system requirements. The X and Y axes correspond to
Azimuth and Elevation and allow for tracking small movements. The Z axis corresponds to focal depth and is
used to compensate for defocusing effects such as those due to asymmetrical solar heating of the antenna.
Each axis of the NGC-SRT is independently motorized and controlled using devices interconnected using the
multi-station NGC bus. Each axis consists of a control electronics PCB called the SCU-1, a DC stepper motor
actuator to drive the axis, and a sealed potentiometer to provide position feedback.
The DC stepper motor design was chosen for its accuracy, simplicity, and availability. A DC stepper motor
itself is quite accurate in open loop operation due to the design of the motor, so the potentiometer primarily
serves as a form of backup position sensing. (The potentiometer also serves as an effective travel limit sensor,
eliminating the need for separate limit switches.) The DC stepper motor can drive the actuation drive screw
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directly, without the need for reduction gearing. The DC stepper motors are selected from standard NEMA form
factors for such motors, allowing for multiple supply sourcing.
Each axis can operate in closed-loop position mode or an open-loop rate movement mode (jogging). The
closed-loop position mode is used for most operations during pointing and tracking. Each NGC-SRT axis
stores its closed-loop position to the maximum available resolution in a ferromagnetic memory device to
provide persistent position measurements beyond the resolution of the feedback potentiometer.
Each axis has dedicated control electronics that implement microstep control and precise control of motor
currents and torque, and which provide over-current protection via electronic circuit breakers.
The axes are truly independent; the NGC may move all axes of the SRT simultaneously. The power supply in
the ODU is designed to be able to provide sufficient current for this configuration.
Because the SRT Carriage is an NGC Bus device, an SRT Carriage may be used with any of the NGC-ODU
options as an optional accessory device. There are no restrictions on combinations of ODU equipment and
SRT carriages as long as an adequate 24VDC power supply is present in the ODU. The SRT Carriage may
also be used with a simple, dedicated NGC-ODU that contains only an MC-6 processor module and a power
supply, for cases where main dish motorization is not desired or required.
Obviously, during installation and setup, it is not desirable to treat the SRT as a transparent device. The SRT
may be controlled and configured from the Handheld Controller terminal if desired. Further, jogging is not
handled transparently and the user must decide which axes to jog.

B.6.1 Multi-Axis Path Planning
For systems with both motorized main axes and an SRT, it is necessary to allocate movement between the
two motorization systems. This is done by a software function called the path planner. The path planner
algorithm minimizes main dish movement while also minimizing signal loss due to subreflector offset.
Whenever possible, the path planner prefers to move the SRT, as long as the movement does not result in
violating signal loss constraints (loss/distortion tolerance) or the SRT limits of movement.
When the path planner decides it needs to move the main dish, it optimizes the SRT and main dish
movement to create a combined position that matches a bias point which is derived from the (transformed)
target vector and the previous position. If this vector would violate the loss constraints from the target
vector, because the SRT is too far from center, the path planner computes a modified optimum point by
interpolation at about 50% of the loss constraint. It then computes a main dish pointing vector to make the
main dish point at the optimum point and offset to the SRT to achieve the desired target point and (then)
any errors in the main dish pointing realization.
The SRT is generally much slower than the main dish motorization, so combined movements have to be
synchronized to avoid temporary signal drops. The path planner computes a series of small movements of
all axes at the same time to minimize losses. (This is why it is called a path planner.)
B.7 Platform-Specific Accessories

AS-1 attitude sensor
Mobile systems are equipped with an attitude sensor to detect roll, pitch, and compass heading, as well as
supplying GPS time and location. In the fixed antenna, the AS-1 may be installed to supply GPS time and
location to the system. This is helpful for keeping the system clock synchronized closely to UTC for program
tracking.
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APPENDIX C: Glossary Tables
This section lists all handheld terminal parameters in alphabetical order. Each parameter is accompanied by a
description of the function, the range (or cross-reference), whether or not it is configurable, and the option (if
any) with which it is associated.
Abbreviations Key
Az = Azimuth
El = Elevation
Pol = Polarization
IDU = NGC-IDU (refers to the same thing)
ODU = NGC-ODU (refers to the same thing)
Temp = Temperature
SRT = Subreflector Tracking
Table C.1: List of Handheld Terminal Parameters
Parameter Name Function Units & Range Config Option
ACO Vector Alarms currently reported by IDU that have been cut-off See Table A.2 No --
(acknowledged) by the user.
ACO Vector 2 Alarms currently reported by ODU that have been cut-off See Table A.2 No --
(acknowledged) by the user
ACO Vector 3 More alarms currently reported by ODU that have been cut- See Table A.2 No --
off (acknowledged) by the user
Antenna Size IDUs antenna size. Note antenna size is not used by ODU Meters No --
for any purpose.
AS1 version Version of AS-1 firmware. String No AS-1
Az Brake Delay Time delay between actuating Az brake release & turning Seconds, Yes --
on drive signal to Az motor. When set to 0.0, brake release 0 to 2.0
function is disabled.
Az CCW Plat Software limit, which is the minimum legal value of Current Degrees, -360 to Yes --
SW Limit Platform Az. If the Target Platform Az is lower than this, an 360
impossible angle will be declared.
Az Center Offset added to raw resolver offset to get to current platform Degrees, -180 to Yes, --
Offset Az 360
Az Cmd Az drive error tolerance. When difference between target Degrees, Yes --
Deadband platform Az & current platform Az is less than this value, the 0 to 1.0
Az command is completed. Note that the system will allow a
slightly larger error without declaring a timeout in order to
prevent resolver jitter from causing spurious errors.
Az CW Plat SW Software limit, which is maximum legal value of Current Degrees, Yes --
Limit Platform Az. If Target Platform Az is greater than this, an -360 to 360
Az Derivative Distance between samples in Integration buffer in Az axis 0 to 5 Yes --
Time PID to use as derivative difference signal
Az Encoder Az axis angle feedback device type & architecture, selected See Table C.2 Yes --
Type from a list of predefined types.
Az Integrator Az Axis PID integrator depth in samples 0 to 100 Yes --
Depth
Az Integrator Number of seconds of samples to integrate in the Az PID 0 to 5 Yes --
Time control block
Az Invert Indication of whether Az resolver/encoder is mounted so it Normal/invert Yes --
counts backward from the true angle
Az Limit Summary of Az limit conditions. System shows highest See Table C.3 No --
priority limit.
Az Max Rate Az maximum rate (usually 1000) 10 to 1000 Yes --
Az Min Rate Minimum drive rate to the Az VFD. Motors will lose torque in 10 to 1000 Yes --
a non-linear fashion below a certain frequency, so this
parameter is used in combination with deadband to produce
an appropriate response.
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Az Motor Rated VFD parameter indicating the maximum sustained current Amperes, Yes --
Current that should be generated for the Az motor. Consult 0 to 20.0
installation drawing for motor kit for correct value.
Az Overcurrent Permissible time limit for temporary Az axis overcurrent Seconds, Yes --
Time condition during motor startup. 0 to 0.6
Az Pos CCW Not used in this system, see platform limits. Ignore No --
Limit
Az Pos CW Not used in this system, see platform limits. Ignore No --
Limit
Az Pulse Time Not used in this system. Ignore No --
Az Pulse Not used in this system. Ignore No --
Tolerance
Az Pulse Tries Not used in this system. Ignore No --
Az Ratio Az encoder turns ratio. The number of times the resolver or Usually 1/1 Yes --
encoder turns per turn of the main axis.
Az Resp Number of seconds with no discernable movement tolerated Seconds, Yes --
Timeout by Az axis control loop when position loop is enabled 0 to 10
Az Supp. Limit This field reports additional inputs from the Az ASU that do See Table C.5 No --
Info not contribute to limits or alarms
Az1 Command Diagnostic indication of Az outputs to VFD Internal use only No --
Bits
Az2 Command Diagnostic indication of Az outputs to VFD Internal use only No --
Bits
Azimuth Kd Az axis PID controller derivative gain coefficient Fraction Yes --
Azimuth Ki Az axis PID controller integration gain coefficient Fraction Yes --
Azimuth Kp Az axis PID controller proportional gain coefficient Fraction Yes --
Beacon LNB IDU reported LNA/LNB local oscillator frequency Display only No --
Local Osc
Beacon Rain Not used in this system Ignore No --
State
Beam Width IDUs calculated 3dB BW degrees No --
Cab Health Overall summary of ODU status Text No --
Cab Power Power status of ODU See Table C.7 No --
Status
Cab Temp Approximate Temp inside ODU Degrees C No --
Comm. Bus NGC Bus station status See Table C.8 No --
Present
Compass Cal Compass setting for AS-1. Not used in fixed system See Table C.9 No AS-1
Status
Compass Magnetic declination calculated from GPS position. The Degrees, No AS-1
Deviation AS-1 includes an algorithm to account for magnetic pole -180.0 to 180.0
movement over time.
Compass Fault AS-1 compass error indicator. See Table C.10 No AS-1
Compass Mode This field controls how compass & inclinometer are used to See Table C.11 Yes AS-1
process coordinate transforms. Can be selected from list of
predefined modes.
Current Az Current global Az calculated from platform angles, attitude, Degrees, No --
& SRT position 0 to 360
Current El Current global El calculated from platform angles, attitude, & Degrees, No --
SRT position -90 to 90
Current Plat Az Current platform Az reported by AZ Sending Unit Degrees, No --
-360 to 360
Current Plat Az Not used Ignore No --
Wrap
Current Plat El Current platform El reported by El Sending Unit Degrees, No --
-360 to 360
Current Plat Pol Current platform Pol reported by Pol Sending Unit Degrees, No --
-360 to 360
Current Pol Current global Pol calculated from platform angles, attitude, Degrees, No --
& SRT position. -180 to 360
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Current Sat ID Index into working set of current satellite in IDU 0 to 63 No --
Current Time Current UTC time from GPS or IDU No --
El Brake Delay Time delay between actuating El brake release & turning on Seconds, Yes --
drive signal to El motor. When set to 0.0, brake release 0 to 2.0
function is disabled.
El Center Offset Offset added to raw resolver offset to get to current platform Degrees, Yes --
El. -180 to 360
El Cmd El drive error tolerance. When the difference between the Degrees, Yes --
Deadband target platform El & the current platform El as is less than 0 to 1
this value, the El command is completed. Note that the
system will allow a slightly larger error without declaring a
timeout in order to prevent resolver jitter from causing
spurious errors.
El Command Diagnostic indication of Az outputs to VFD Internal use only No --
Bits
El Derivative Distance between samples in Integration buffer in El axis 0 to 5 Yes --
Time PID to use as derivative difference signal
El Down Plat Software limit, which is the minimum legal value of Current Degrees, Yes --
SW Limit Platform El. If the Target Platform El is lower than this, an -180 to 180
El Encoder El axis angle feedback device type & architecture, selected See Table C.2 Yes --
Type from a list of predefined types.
El Integrator El Axis PID integrator depth in samples 0 to 100 Yes --
Depth
El Integrator Number of seconds of samples to integrate in the El PID 0 to 5 Yes --
Time control block
El Invert Indication of whether El resolver/encoder is mounted so it Normal/invert Yes --
counts backward from the true angle
El Limit Summary of Az limit conditions. System shows highest See Table C.4 No --
priority limit
El Max Rate El maximum rate (usually 1000) 10 to 1000 Yes --
El Min Rate Minimum drive rate to the El VFD. Motors will lose torque in 10 to 1000 Yes --
a non-linear fashion below a certain frequency, so this
parameters is used in combination with the deadband to
produce an appropriate response.
El Motor Rated VFD parameter indicating the maximum sustained current Amperes, Yes --
Current that should be generated for the El motor. Consult 0 to 20.0
installation drawing for motor kit for correct value.
El Overcurrent Permissible time limit for temporary El axis overcurrent Seconds, Yes --
Time condition during motor startup. 0 to 0.6
El Pos Down Not used in this system Ignore No --
Limit
El Pos Up Limit Not used in this system Ignore No --
El Pulse Time Not used in this system Ignore No --
El Pulse Not used in this system Ignore No --
Tolerance
El Pulse Tries Not used in this system Ignore No --
El Ratio El encoder turns ratio. The number of times the resolver or Usually 1/1 Yes --
encoder turns per turn of the main axis.
El Resp Number of seconds with no discernable movement tolerated Seconds, Yes --
Timeout by El axis control loop when position loop is enabled 0 to 10
El Supp. Limit This field reports additional inputs from the El ASU that do See Table C.6 No --
Info not contribute to limits or alarms
El Up Plat SW Software limit, the maximum legal value of Current Platform Degrees, Yes, --
Limit El. If Target Platform El is greater than this, an impossible -180 to 180 mandat
angle will be declared. ory
Elevation Kd El axis PID controller derivative gain coefficient Fraction Yes --
Elevation Ki El axis PID controller integration gain coefficient Fraction Yes --
Elevation Kp El axis PID controller proportional gain coefficient Fraction Yes --
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EStop E-Stop status True/false No --
Commanded
Fault Vector Alarms reported by IDU See Table A.2 No --
Fault Vector 2 Alarms reported by ODU See Table A.2 No --
Fault Vector 3 Alarms reported by ODU See Table A.2 No --
Fix Sat ID Not used in this system Ignore No --
GPS Fault AS-1 fault reported (not used in fixed antennas) See Table C.12 No AS-1
GPS Quality AS-1 quality reported (not used in fixed antennas) See Table C.13 No AS-1
GPS Sat Count GPS satellite count reported (not used in fixed antennas) 0 to 12 No AS-1
HH Jog Speed Jog speed for Az & El axes 0 to 9 No --
HH Version Version of HH firmware string No --
Latched Fault Alarms reported by IDU since last time latch was cleared See Table A.2 No --
Vector including ones that have gone away
Latched Fault Alarms reported by ODU since last time latch was cleared See Table A.2 No --
Vector 2 including ones that have gone away
Latched Fault More alarms reported by ODU since last time latch was See Table A.2 No --
Vector 3 cleared including ones that have gone away
Limit Switch This field allows the advanced user to disable the use of any See Table C.14 Yes --
Mask or all limit switch inputs. This is used for nonstandard
configurations & should not be set without ASC signal
direction.
Local Remote Commanding presence indication See Table C.15 No --
Low Signal IDU current low signal alarm Boolean No --
Alarm
Low Signal IDUs low signal level, where unit stops tracking dB No --
Level
Main Dish For SRT-only operational configurations, this is the true Az Degrees, Yes --
Motorless Az when the SRT is centered. (Not used in other 0..359.999
configurations)
Main Dish For SRT-only operational configs, this is true El when SRT Degrees, -90..90 Yes --
Motorless El is centered. (Not used in other configurations)
MFB1 Version Not used in this system Ignore No --
Move Az Fault Summary of Az fault conditions. System shows highest See Table C.16 No --
priority fault
Move EL Fault Summary of El fault conditions. System shows highest See Table C.16 No --
priority fault
Move Pol Fault Summary of Pol fault conditions. System shows highest See Table C.16 No Pol
priority fault Drive
Movement CMD Various commands useful in some configurations, such as See Table C.17 No --
SRT lock, Pol self test (future use) , selected from a list.
Movement Bit vector of Az, El, Pol permissions allowed by IDU Internal use only No --
Permission
Movement Not used Ignore No --
State
Nutator Act Not used in this system Ignore No --
Rate
Nutator Angle Not used in this system Ignore No --
Nutator CMD Not used in this system Ignore No --
Rate
ODC Version Version of MC-7 firmware string no --
ODU 12V Trip Time delay before 12VDC or -12VDC alarm signals. Allows Seconds, --
Delay system to avoid signaling false power supply alarms during 0 To 30
startup inrush.
ODU Minus 12V Measured voltage of -12VDC power supply, approximately Volts No --
ODU Minus 12V Allowable error in -12VDC power supply before alarm Volts, Yes --
Range signals 0 to 2.0
ODU Motor Measured voltage of DC motor power supply, Volts No --
Voltage approximately. Usually 24VDC.
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ODU Mtr V. Trip Time delay before motor (usually 24VDC) power alarm is Seconds, --
Delay signaled. Allows system to avoid signaling false power 0 to 30
supply alarms during startup inrush.
ODU Mtr Volt Allowable error in Motor power supply before alarm signals Volts, Yes --
Range 0 to 5.0
ODU Normal Normal voltage power supply, usually a 24VDC. Volts, Yes --
Mtr Volt 11.5 to 30.0
ODU Plus 12V Measured voltage of 12VDC power supply, approximately Volts No --
ODU Plus 12V Allowable error in 12VDC power supply before alarm is Volts, Yes --
Range signaled 0 to 2.0
ODU Volt. Mon. Configures which voltages the ODU monitors. Allows non- See Table C.18 Yes --
Mask configured power supplies to be masked from the alarm.
Operational Basic setup parameters used to tell the ODU what kind of See Table C.19 Yes, --
Config pedestal & equipment it is running on. Be very careful to critical
get this right.
Path Loss Loss target for SRT before both SRT & main dish are dB, 0 to 12 Yes SRT
Allowance moved
Path Loss target for SRT when both SRT & main dish are moved dB, 0 to 12 Yes SRT
Preposition Tol
Platform Direc Not used in this system Ignore No --
Prime
Platform True heading that corresponds to 0 degrees for platform Az Degrees, Yes, AS-1
Direction 0 to 359.999 typically
0
Platform Not used Ignore No --
Moving Fault
Platform Pitch Angle of kingpost side-to-side; that is, around a vector Degrees, Yes, AS-1
pointing straight out toward 90 degrees, typically. -10 to 10 typically
0
Platform Pitch Pitch calibration factor used to correct for non-orthogonal Degrees Yes AS-1
Offset AS-1 mounting. Usually set to 0.0.
Platform Pitch Not used in this system Ignore No --
Prime
Platform Roll Angle of kingpost side-to-side; that is, around a vector Degrees, Yes AS-1
pointing straight out from 180 degrees, typically. Usually set -10 to 10
to 0.0.
Platform Roll Roll calibration factor used to correct for non-orthogonal AS- Degrees Yes AS-1
Offset 1 mounting
Platform Roll Not used in this system Ignore No --
Prime
Pol Brake Delay Time delay between actuating Pol brake release & turning Seconds, Yes Pol
on drive signal to Pol motor. When set to 0.0, brake release 0 to 2.0 Drive
function disabled.
Pol CCW Coast Distance from target platform Pol that NGC cuts power to Degrees, Yes Pol
Pol motor in the CCW direction. 0 to 1.0 Drive
Pol CCW Plat Software limit, which is minimum legal value of Current Degrees, Yes Pol
SW Limit Platform Pol. If Target Platform Pol lower than this, -360 to 360 Drive
Pol Center Offset added to raw resolver offset to get to current platform Degrees, Yes Pol
Offset Pol -180 to 360 Drive
Pol CW Coast Distance from target platform Pol that NGC cuts power to Degrees, Yes Pol
Pol motor in the CW direction 0 to 1 Drive
Pol CW Plat SW Software limit, which is the max legal value of Current Degrees, Yes Pol
Limit Platform Pol. If Target Platform Pol is greater than this, an -360 to 360 Drive
Pol Encoder Pol axis angle feedback device type & architecture, selected See Table C.2 Yes Pol
Type from a list of predefined types. Drive
Pol Invert Indication of whether Pol resolver/encoder is mounted so it Normal/invert Yes Pol
counts backward from the true angle Drive
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Pol Limit Summary of Az limit conditions. System shows highest See Table C.3 No Pol
priority limit Drive
Pol Motor Type Used with DC Pol Drives only. See Table C.20 No Pol
Drive
Pol Pos CCW Not used in this system Ignore No Pol
Limit Drive
Pol Pos CW Not used in this system Ignore No Pol
Limit Drive
Pol Ratio Pol encoder turns ratio. The number of times the resolver or Usually 1/1 or 2/1 Yes Pol
encoder turns per turn of the main axis. Drive
Pol Resp Number of seconds with no discernable movement tolerated Seconds, Yes Pol
Timeout by Pol axis control loop when position loop is enabled 0 to 10 Drive
Pol Temp Reported Temp of smart Pol drive. May not be used in this Degrees, C No Pol
system. Drive
Pol Setup Indicates whether or not a Pol drive is present, selected See Table C.21 Yes --
from a list of predefined options.
Premovement How long to wait before moving is alarm is installed Seconds, 0..20 Yes --
Timer
SCP Version IDU software version reported String No --
Signal Strength IDU signal strength dB No --
Site Altitude Site altitude, in meters Meters, -100 to Yes --
10000
Site ID Name of site String Yes --
Site Latitude Latitude, in degrees north. If AS-1 installed, cannot edit Degrees, Yes --
value -90 to 90
Site Longitude Longitude, in degrees WEST. If AS-1 installed, cannot edit Degrees, Yes --
value -180 to 180
SmarTrack IDU SmarTrack tracking cycle time Display only No --
Cycle Time
SRT Axes SRT master configuration field, selected from a list of See Table C.22 Yes SRT
Present predefined options.
SRT Axis Timeout value for all SRT axes. Minimum time to drive Seconds, Yes SRT
Timeout motors without seeing any feedback change. 0.0 to 5.0
SRT Current X Current side-to-side offset of SRT Degrees No SRT
Delta
SRT Current Y Current up-&-down offset of SRT Degrees No SRT
Delta
SRT Current Z Current in-&-out offset of SRT Inches No SRT
Delta
SRT Movement Operational commands sent to SRT, selected from a list of See Table C.23 No SRT
Cmd predefined commands.
SRT Overall Overall summary of SRTs current state See Table C.24 No SRT
Status
SRT Soft Limit Used in calibration of X & Y to ascertain position for soft Degrees No SRT
Margin limits versus detected hard limits
SRT Target X Commanded side-to-side offset of SRT Degrees No SRT
Delta
SRT Target Y Commanded up-&-down offset of SRT Degrees No SRT
Delta
SRT Target Z Commanded in-&-out offset of SRT Inches No SRT
Delta
SRT Temp Reported Temp of SRT PWAs in SRT drive. May not be Degrees, C No SRT
used in this system.
SRT Temp SRT Temp sensor state See Table C.25 No SRT
Status
SRT X Axis Motor type for attached stepper motor to the X SRT axis, See Table C.20 Yes SRT
Motor Type selected from a list of predefined motors. Controls amount
of current delivered to motor & holding torque.
SRT X Axis Summary of side-to-side (X axis) fault conditions. System See Table C.16 No SRT
Move Fault shows highest priority fault
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SRT X Limit Summary of current limit states of the X axis See Table C.3 No SRT
Status
SRT X Range Calibrated side-to-side range of SRT Degrees No SRT
SRT X Scale Relationship between X offset & cross-El beam Fraction Yes SRT
displacement
SRT Y Axis Motor type for attached stepper motor to the Y SRT axis, See Table C.24 Yes SRT
SRT Y Axis Summary of up-&-down (Y axis) fault conditions. System See Table C.16 No SRT
Move Fault shows highest priority fault
SRT Y Limit Summary of current limit states of the Y axis See Table C.4 No SRT
Status
SRT Y Range Calibrated up-&-down range of SRT Degrees No SRT
SRT Y Scale Relationship between Y offset & El beam displacement Fraction Yes SRT
SRT Z Axis Motor type for attached stepper motor to the Z SRT axis, See Table C.20 Yes SRT
SRT Z Axis Summary of in-&-out (Z axis) fault conditions. System See Table C.16 No SRT
Move Fault shows highest priority fault if more than one applies.
SRT Z Limit Summary of current limit states of the Z axis. See Table C.26 No SRT
Status
SRT Z Range Calibrated in & out range of SRT Inches No SRT
SRT Z Scale Relationship between Z offset & step size of motors Fraction Yes SRT
SRT Z Soft Used in calibration of X & Y to ascertain position for soft Inches No SRT
Limit Margin limits versus detected hard limits
Step Cycle IDU step cycle threshold Display only No --
Thresh
Step Cycle IDU tracking cycle time Display only No --
Time
Target Az Commanded Az for entire antenna subsystem (main dish Degrees, No --
plus subreflector if included) in the global (horizon) 0 to 360
coordinate system
Target El Commanded El for entire antenna subsystem (main dish Degrees, No --
plus subreflector if included) in the global (horizon) -90 to 90
coordinate system
Target Platform Commanded Az for main dish Az axis in platform Degrees No --
Az coordinates
Target Platform Commanded El for main dish El axis in platform coordinates Degrees No --
El
Target Platform Commanded Pol for main dish Pol axis in platform Degrees No Pol
Pol coordinates Drive
Target Pol Commanded Pol for entire antenna subsystem (main dish + Degrees, No Pol
subreflector if included) in global coordinate system -180 to 360 Drive
Track Mode IDU parameter indicating kind of tracking See Table C.27 No --
Track State IDU tracking state, not used by ODU See Table C.28 No --
VFD Count Number of VFDs 2 (Az, El) Yes --
3 (Az1, Az2, El)
VFD El Modbus link status for El VFD See Table C.29 No --
DataLink Status
VFD El Drive Summary of drive status for El VFD See VFD manual No --
Status
VFD El Fault Summary of VFDs fault status report, El VFD See VFD manual No --
Contents
VFD El Freq Ref Frequency ref of El VFD Hz No --
VFD El Reported Temp of El VFD heatsink. Note not all VFDs have Degrees, C No --
Heatsink Temp this ability.
VFD El Input Summary of input status for El VFD See VFD manual No --
Status
VFD El Inverter Summary of VFDs inverter status report, El VFD See VFD manual No --
Status
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VFD El Lcl/Rem Reports state of El VFD Modbus. Should normally be in Local/remote VFD --
Status Remote state. Local state will prevent correct operation.
VFD El Main DC Main DC bus voltage of El VFD Volts No --
Volts
VFD El Output Amperage being delivered to the El motor. Amperes No --
Current
VFD El Output Current true frequency commanded of the El motor. Hertz No --
Freq
VFD El Product VFD make & model for El axis. Automatically detected from V1000 No --
Code VFD over modbus.
VFD1 DataLink Modbus link status for AZ1 VFD See Table C.29 No --
Status
VFD1 Drive Summary of drive status for AZ1 VFD See VFD manual No --
Status
VFD1 Fault Summary of VFDs fault status report, AZ 1 VFD See VFD manual No --
Contents
VFD1 Freq Ref Frequency ref of AZ1 VFD Hz No --
VFD1 Heatsink Reported Temp of AZ1 VFD heatsink. Note not all VFDs Degrees, C No --
Temp have this ability.
VFD1 Input Summary of input status for AZ1 VFD. List No --
Status
VFD1 Inverter Summary of VFDs inverter status report, AZ 1 VFD See VFD Manual No --
Status
VFD1 Lcl/Rem Reports state of AZ1 VFD Modbus. Should normally be in Local/remote VFD --
Status Remote state. Local state will prevent correct operation.
VFD1 Main DC Main DC bus voltage of AZ1 VFD Volts No --
Volts
VFD1 Output Amperage being delivered to the AZ1 motor. Amperes No --
Current
VFD1 Output Current true frequency commanded of the AZ1 motor. Hertz No --
Freq
VFD1 Product VFD make & model for AZ1 axis. Automatically detected G7 or V1000 No --
Code from VFD over modbus.
VFD2 DataLink Modbus link status for AZ2 VFD. (Not used in single Az See Table C.29 No Dual az
Status motor configurations) drive
VFD2 Drive Summary of drive status for AZ2 VFD. (Not used in single See VFD manual No Dual az
Status Az motor configurations) drive
VFD2 Fault Summary of VFDs fault status report, AZ 2 VFD. (Not used See VFD Manual No Dual az
Contents in single Az motor configurations) drive
VFD2 Freq Ref Frequency ref of AZ2 VFD. (Not used in single Az motor Hz No Dual az
configurations) drive
VFD2 Heatsink Reported temp of AZ2 VFD heatsink. Not all VFDs have this Degrees, C No Dual az
Temp ability. (Not used in single Az motor configurations) drive
VFD2 Input Summary of input status for AZ2 VFD. (Not used in single See VFD Manual No Dual az
Status Az motor configurations) drive
VFD2 Inverter Summary of VFDs inverter status report, AZ 2 VFD. (Not See VFD Manual No Dual az
Status used in single Az motor configurations) drive
VFD2 Lcl/Rem Reports state of AZ2 VFD Modbus. Should normally be in Local/remote VFD Dual az
Status Remote state. Local state will prevent correct operation. drive
(Not used in single Az motor configurations.)
VFD2 Main DC Main DC bus voltage of AZ2 VFD. (Not used in single Az Volts No Dual az
Volts motor configurations) drive
VFD2 Output Amperage being delivered to AZ2 motor. (Not used in single Amperes No Dual az
Current Az motor configurations.) drive
VFD2 Output Current true frequency commanded of AZ2 motor. (Not Hertz No Dual az
Freq used in single Az motor configurations) drive
VFD2 Product VFD make & model for AZ2 axis. (Not used in single Az G7 No Dual az
Code motor configurations). Automatically detected from VFD drive
over modbus.
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Table C.2: Encoder/Resolver Types
The NGC-ODU typically only allows the use of standard resolvers unless an EWI-2 is installed.
Value Meaning Comment
---- No device present, option not selected
Dynapar 17 Dynapar 17-bit SSI encoder (requires EWI-2) For future use.
Heidenhain 26 Heidenhain 26-bit SSI encoder (requires specialized wiring). This Contact ASCI Signal.
is the standard setting for the 8.1m mount.
potentiometer Analog potentiometer (not supported in current release of software) For future use only
Renishaw Renishaw SSI encoder (requires specialized wiring) Contact ASCI Signal.
Resolver Standard sin/cos resolvers. Normal setting for most antennas. Almost always correct setting
unless system is different
Resolver 18-to-1 ASC Signal assembly 7543381 (not supported in current release of For future use only
software)
Table C.3: Axis Limit Conditions, Azimuth, Polarization, & SRT X axes
These are limit conditions commonly reported by the NGC-ODU for axes with clockwise and counterclockwise directions.
CCW limit Counterclockwise hardware limit This takes precedence over soft CCW limit
Soft CW limit Clockwise software limit Configurable limit
CW limit Clockwise hardware limit This takes precedence over soft CW limit
Limit fault Usually means both hard limits active at the same time Repair required
off No limit active
Soft CCW limit Counterclockwise software limit Configurable limit
Table C.4: Axis Limit Conditions, Elevation & SRT Y axes
These are the limit conditions commonly reported by the NGC-ODU for axes with up and down directions.
Down limit Down hardware limit This takes precedence over the soft down limit
Limit fault Often means both hard limits active at same time Repair required
off No limit active
Soft Down limit Down software limit Configurable limit
Up limit Up hardware limit This takes precedence over the soft up limit
Soft Up limit Up software limit Configurable limit
Table C.5: Supplementary Azimuth axis inputs
These are extra inputs to the Azimuth axis that can be used with customized installations of the NGC-ODU. For a typical
fixed antenna, none of these are used.
Axis Interlock Axis interlock input is active. Not used in this system presently. Not used
CCW Sector Counterclockwise sector switch active. Not used in this system presently. Not used
Center active Center switch active. Not used in this system presently. Not used
CW Sector Clockwise sector switch active. Not used in this system presently. Not used
Strut Interlock Strut interlock input is present. Not used in this system presently. Not used
Table C.6: Supplementary Elevation axis inputs
These are extra inputs to the El axis that can be used with customized installations of the NGC-ODU. For a typical fixed
antenna, none o f these are used except the low El input.
Creep Active Antenna El in up direction is severely rate-limited. Normal Trifold positioner is only normal
during stow cycles. application
Low El Alarm Low El input switch is active Usually wired in parallel with a
transmit mute function
Lower Sector Lower sector switch active. Not used in this system presently. Not used
Stow Limit Antenna is stowed. Trifold positioner is only normal appl.
Strut Strut interlock present. When enabled, it disables El axis to Standard profile Trifold positioned is
Interlock prevent damage. only normal appl.
Upper Sector Upper sector switch active. Not used in this system presently. Not used
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Table C.7: Cabinet power status fields
This is a summary field for cabinet power.
??? Not reported or out of range Indicates trouble in sensor circuits or power configuration
High voltage An overvoltage has been detected Check power
Low voltage An undervoltage has been detected Check power
Normal Power is all in range None
Table C.8: NGC Communications Bus Entities
These are the PWAs that may be installed on the NGC Bus.
Az ASU Az axis sending unit
Az CCW ACU Counterclockwise Az axis control unit for dual-VFD Az systems
Az CW ACU Clockwise Az axis control unit for dual-VFD Az systems
El ACU El axis control unit
El ASU El axis sending unit
MC-7 Board Master control board for NGC-ODU
Pol ACU Pol axis control unit Optional
Pol ASU Pol axis sending unit Optional
Single Az ACU Az axis control unit for single-VFD Az systems
SRT X Axis SRT side-to-size axis control board Optional
SRT Y Axis SRT up-&-down axis control board Optional
SRT Z Axis SRT in-&-out axis control board Optional
Table C.9: Compass Calibration Statuses
These are the legal values for the compass calibration field.
??? Value out of range or compass not provisioned This is the normal state if no AS-1 is installed
Calibrated Normal operation This is the normal state if an AS-1 is installed
Calibrating Compass is in calibration cycle Optional
Uncalibrated Compass has not been calibrated Optional. Only used if AS-1 is present
Table C.10: Compass Faults
These are the compass faults that may be reported.
??? Compass not provisioned Normal state is no AS-1 is installed.
data from compass Compass is normal. Optional. Data received from compass
no data from comp Compass is not responding. Optional. No data from compass received
Table C.11: Compass Mode
These are the compass modes that may be selected in the TriFold configuration. For a fixed antenna this is almost
always set to ignore.
??? Value out of range
Fixed Compass has been overridden by the IDU by automatic calculation. Optional
Ignore Compass & inclinometer functions are disabled. This is the normal state for a fixed antenna.
Locked Compass reading has been locked into memory. Optional
Override Compass has been overridden by the IDU by direct manual entry. Optional
Using Compass being used by system. Not normally left in this state very long, as compass may be Optional
noisy.
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Table C.12: GPS Faults
This is a list of GPS faults that may be reported by an AS-1 module.
No data from dev Device is supposed to be present but Optional
No satellite fix GPS is attempting to lock Optional
Satellite fixed GPS is completely locked Optional
Table C.13: GPS Quality
This is the GPS quality returned by the AS-1.
??? No GPS installed or not working
Good GPS quality is good Optional
Marginal GPS quality is marginal Optional
None GPS is not locked Optional
Table C.14: Limit Switch Mask Fields
These fields allow the user to disable unused limit inputs.
CCW Sector Counterclockwise sector switch active. Not used in this system Not used
presently.
Center active Center switch active. Not used in this system presently. Not used
Creep Active Antenna El in the up direction is severely rate-limited. This is Trifold positioner only normal appl.
normal during stow cycles.
CW Sector Clockwise sector switch active. Not used in this system presently. Not used
Low El Alarm Low El input switch is active Usually wired in parallel with a
transmit mute function
Lower Sector Lower sector switch active. Not used in this system presently. Not used
Stow Limit Antenna is stowed. Trifold positioner is only normal
application
Strut Strut interlock present. When enabled, it disables El axis to prevent Standard profile Trifold positioned
Interlock damage. is only normal appl.
Upper Sector Upper sector switch active. Not used in this system presently. Not used
Table C.15: Local Remote settings
These are the values for local/remote.
Local TPU or Remote TPU has control
Remote SNMP Agent or M&C port has control
Local handheld Handheld terminal has control
---- Field not updated
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Table C.16: Axis Movement Faults
These are the axis movement faults that can be reported. Not all axes report all faults.
Cleared No fault Normal
commBus fault Issues detected with serial bus
Feedback failure Connection to resolver, encoder, or potentiometer has
completely failed
High temp Component is too hot. Not all axes report
Impossible angle Target angle for axis is out of software limits. Correct
angle to clear fault.
In calibration Axis being calibrated. Factory/directed use only Only SRT & some Pol axes support this
In confidence test Axis is being self-tested. Factory use only Only SRT & some Pol axes support this
In self test Axis is being self-tested. Factory use only. Only SRT & some Pol axes support this
Interlock Interlock signal present Usually means ESTOP
Low temp Component is too cold. Not all axes report
Maintenance Factory use only.
mode
Not calibrated Axis needs to be calibrated. Only SRT & some Pol axes support this
Overcurrent Motor overcurrent alarm Only SRT & Pol axes support this
Parameter conflict Parameters do not make sense. Correct the parameters
Reading lost Resolver, encoder, or potentiometer connection gave Not all axes report
unexpected result. This happens occasionally. Only a
problem if frequent.
Software lock Axis was locked by software command
Timeout Movement timeout was detected.
Uncommanded Movement detected for no reason. Can happen if
move resolver settings changed, in which case it should be
ignored.
Undervoltage Voltage is too low for motor to run. Not all axes report
VFD fault VFD reports serious error. Az or El axes only
Table C.17: Movement command enumerations
These are some commanded functions that can be entered.
??? No value
confidence test (Pol) Confidence-test Pol. Factory use only. Do not use
cont's confidence test (Pol)" Confidence-test Pol. Factory use only. Do not use
lock Lock SRT
no operation Normal reading
reCalibrate (Pol) Recalibrate Pol
Resume automatic Unlock SRT
self test (Pol) Self-test Pol
Table C.18: Voltage Monitor Mask values
Since there are several possible power supply configurations, the NGC-ODU has a configuration field to deal with
variations without generating spurious alarms.
Minus 12V A Ignore -12VDC monitoring (recommended if no resolvers
are present in system)
Minus 12V B Not used Future redundant power supply option
Motor Voltage A Ignore motor voltage monitoring (not recommended if SRT
or DC Pol drive present)
Motor Voltage B Not used Future redundant power supply option
Plus 12V A Ignore +12VDC monitoring (not recommended) Do not mask
Plus 12V B Not used Future redundant power supply option
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Table C.19: Operational Configurations
This field gives the NGC-ODU system information about the kind of antenna it is controlling.
Fixed System whose geographic location is not normally assumed to change Normal setting for non-
Trifold positioners
Fixed equat mount For future use only Do not use
Mobile ant paused One whose location changes, including frequently, & includes an AS-1 Trifold packages ONLY
to determine location & attitude automatically
Slave SRT only For future use only NGC-ODU-SRT only
SRT only Main reflector not motorized & cannot move, but SRT is installed. NGC-ODU-SRT only
Table C.20: Stepper Motor types

This field allows the SRT controller to be told what specific DC motors are installed in the SRT.
---- Not provisioned ---
??? Value of range Optional
NEMA 23 HIS NEMA 23 motor. Normal for 3.5m SRT Optional
NEMA 34 HIS NEMA 34 motor. Normal for 8.1m SRT Optional
Unknown Not configured Optional
Table C.21: Polarization Axis Setup

This field configures the expected geometry of the Polarization subsystem.
---- Value not valid Should be fixed
??? Value out of range Should be fixed
Main no Pol Motorized main dish with no Pol drive May automatically correct itself to match operational config
Main use Pol Motorized main dish with Pol drive May automatically correct itself to match operational config
No main no Pol SRT-only system with no Pol drive May automatically correct itself to match operational config
No main use Pol SRT-only system with Pol drive May automatically correct itself to match operational config
Table C.22: SRT Axes Present field

This field configures the expected geometry of the SRT.
??? Value out of range Correct this, it may lead to problems
Not present No SRT should be present
XY present A two-axis SRT is present Optional
XYZ present A three-axis SRT is present Optional
Table C.23: SRT Movement Command

This field gives access to the SRT diagnostic and maintenance commands.
No operation Default state Optional
Lock XYZ Lock all SRT axes Optional
Resume automatic Unlock all locked axes Optional
Recalibrate Recalibrate SRT. Warning: this moves SRT to all limits of operation. Optional
Self test Check SRT for functionality without disturbing position more than slight amount Optional
Lock XY Lock XY axes but not Z axis (if present) Optional
Confidence test Confidence-test of SRT. Factory use only. Optional
Cons confidence test Continuous confidence-test of SRT. Factory use only. Optional
??? Value out of range Optional
--- No value reported Optional
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Table C.24: SRT Overall Status
This field gives a summary of the SRT. The SRT is a plug-and-play accessory to the NGC-ODU.
Absent No SRT is detected
Present & disabled SRT detected but not provisioned Optional
Present but faulted SRT detected but in fault state Optional
Operational SRT detected & online Optional
Locked SRT present but movement frozen Optional
LockedXY unlockZ SRT present but movement frozen in XY. Optional
---- No value reported
Table C.25: SRT Temperature Status

This field gives a summary of the SRT temperature.
Ok Temp available & in range Optional
Low temp Temp too low Optional
High temp Temp too high Optional
Sensor fault Temp sensor offline Optional
Temp not available No temp sensor on board(s) Optional
---- No value reported
Table C.26: SRT Z Limit status field

This field tells if the Z axis of an XYZ SRT has a limit fault.
---- Not provisioned
In limit Not used SRTs do not have hardware limits
Off Not in limit Optional
Out limit Not used SRTs do not have hardware limits
Soft in limit At software in limit Optional
Soft out limit At software out limit Optional
Table C.27: Track Mode enumeration

These are merely reported by the NGC-ODU from data supplied by the NGC-IDU.
---- No data from NGC-IDU
Adaptive cont step NGC-IDU reports interpolative tracking is selected
Intelsat NGC-IDU reports Intelsat tracking is selected
Intelsat adaptive NGC-IDU reports Intelsat tracking with peak optimization is selected
No track supported NGC-IDU reports no tracking is enabled Unusual
Norad NGC-IDU reports NORAD tracking is selected
Norad adaptive NGC-IDU reports NORAD tracking with peak optimization is selected
Smart first order Not used
Smart orbital NGC-IDU reports SmartTracking is selected
Step NGC-IDU reports 3PP step tracking is selected
Stop NGC-IDU reports no tracking is configured
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Table C.28: Track State field meanings
These are merely reported by the NGC-ODU from data supplied by the NGC-IDU.
---- No data from NGC-IDU
faulted NGC-IDU reports track fault Usually means data error, and not antenna
problem
Not present No tracking enabled
Not tracking NGC-IDU reports it is not tracking
Paused NGC-IDU reports track paused
Predictive track NGC-IDU reports it is in prediction mode Optional
Step tracking NGC-IDU reports it is in beacon tracking mode
Table C.29: VFD DataLink Status

These are the statuses of the modbus for each control unit.
---- No data from ACU Transient
??? Value out of range Transient
Down Modbus link is down
Impaired Modbus link is working but with errors
Unknown ACU is not sure Transient
Working Modbus link is OK
Table C.30: Diagnostic Commands

Command Purpose Consequences
Request All Rev Nums (10) Send all software revisions to handheld None
Pitch Roll Zero Level (25) Calibrate inclinometer in AS-1 assuming Can damage pointing accuracy in
platform is level and Azimuth axis is mobile systems if incorrectly used.
perpendicular to the ground right now.
Low Temp Override (33) Tells system to ignore low temperature alarms. Can cause VFDs to be permanently
damaged if temperature is in fact
below minus-10C.
Toggle Console Wifi (65) Turns console Wi-Fi port on/off None
Calibrate Compass (67) Start compass calibration sequence for AS-1 Can damage pointing accuracy in
mobile systems if incorrectly used.
Send Az ASU Stats (70) Send statistics on ASU to handheld None
Send El ASU Stats (71) Send statistics on ASU to handheld None
Send Pol ASU Stats (72) Send statistics on ASU to handheld None
Send MC-7 Stats (73) Send statistics on MC-7 to handheld None
Request Maint. Mode (77) Go into maintenance mode Can impair system function
Toggle Az Axis Filter (80) Turn Az axis filter off None that survive power cycle.
Toggle El Axis Filter (81) Turn El axis filter off None that survive power cycle.
Toggle Pol Axis Filter (82) Turn Pol axis filter off None that survive power cycle.
Reset Defaults (90) Reset all cards to factory default All saved settings will be lost.
Save Baseline Save all parameters to handheld memory
Restore Baseline Restore parameters from handheld memory All saved (non-baseline) settings
may be lost.
Reset MC-7 Soft-reset MC-7 PWA None
WARNING: DO NOT ENTER THESE DIAGNOSTIC COMMANDS UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO SO BY ASC SIGNAL
TECHNICAL SUPPORT OR BY EXPLICIT INSTRUCTIONS IN AN ASC SIGNAL MANUAL. Improper use of these commands can
compromise system performance and/or result in a total loss of configuration data.
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APPENDIX D: EQUIPMENT ISSUES & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
REPORTING EQUIPMENT LOSS OR DAMAGE
If you find equipment was damaged during the shipping process, file a claim with the carrier. Follow the Reporting Visible
Loss or Damage or Reporting Concealed Damage procedures to file a claim with a carrier.
REPORTING VISIBLE LOSS OR DAMAGE
Make a note of any loss or evidence of external damage on the freight bill or receipt, and have it signed by the carriers
agent. Failure to adequately describe such external evidence of loss or damage may result in the carrier refusing to honor
a damage claim. The form required to file such a claim will be supplied by the carrier.
REPORTING CONCEALED DAMAGE
Concealed damage means forms of damage which do not become apparent until the unit has been unpacked and/or
signed for. For example, contents may be damaged in transit due to rough handling, even though the carton may not
show external damage. If you discover concealed damage after unpacking the unit, make a written request for an
inspection by the carriers agent, then file a claim with the carrier since such damage is usually the carriers responsibility.
INVENTORY EQUIPMENT RECEIVED
After opening your shipment, you should immediately take inventory of all parts and components. Check each item
received in your shipment against the packing slip included with the shipment. If any items are missing, please notify ASC
Signal Corporation immediately by contacting you sales representative or ASC Signal Customer Service.
RETURNING DAMAGED/DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT

ASC Signal strives to ensure all items arrive safely and in working order. Despite these efforts, equipment is at times
received with damage or faults. When this occurs, it may be necessary to return some items to ASC Signal for either
repair or replacement. Returns can be expedited using the following procedure:
Step 1: Call ASC Signal Technical Support and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number, as well as the
address to which you should forward the material(s).
Step 2: Tag or identify the defective equipment, noting the defect or circumstances. Also, be sure to write the RMA
number on the outside of the carton. It would be helpful to reference the ASC Signal sales order and purchase order
number, as well as the date the equipment was received.
Step 3: Pack the equipment in the original container with protective packing material. If the original container and packing
material are no longer available, pack the equipment in a sturdy corrugated box and cushion it with appropriate packing
material.
Step 4: Be sure to include the following information when returning the equipment:
Company Name, Address (City, State and Zip Code), and Telephone Number
RMA Number*
Problem/Damage Description**
Contact Name
* Absence of the RMA number will cause a delay in processing your equipment for repair. Be sure to include the RMA
number on all correspondence.
** All installation, adjustment and operational information must be strictly adhered to in order to achieve warranted
performance specifications.
Step 5: Ship the equipment to ASC Signal Corporation via UPS, U.S. Postal Service, or other appropriate carrier, with the
freight both prepaid and insured. The material should be forwarded to the address given by your ASC Signal Customer
Service contact.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT CONTACT INFO

For technical support, contact information, and/or technical documentation:
ASC Signal Corporate Website: www.ascsignal.com

ASC Tech Support Phone: (214) 291-7659
ASC Tech Support Email: SatComTechSupport@ascsignal.com

1120 N Jupiter Road, Suite 102
Plano TX 75074
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NGC-ODU

Antenna Control Unit

Advanced Technical Manual

Manual# 7580368 Revision F

ASC Signal Corporation

Open Source Software Notice

ASC Signal Corporation

I.II Personnel Requirements

I.III Miscellaneous Notices

I.IV Warning Symbols

WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

WARNING! REFER TO MANUAL

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

I.VI Summary of Safety Precautions

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTION

ESSENTIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENT

I.VIII Parts Verification

STOP! READ BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY OR INSTALLATION!

Figure 1-1: Handheld Controller with Connection Cable

Figure 1-2: Handheld Keypad

Figure 1-4a: Home Screen

Figure 1-4b: Button Ribbon Options, HOME SCREEN 2

Figure 1-4c: Button Ribbon Options, HOME SCREEN 3

Figure 1-5: Jog Screen

To manually jog the antenna, perform the following actions:

Path: HOME SCREEN -> F1 (JOG) -> F4 (GoTo)

Figure 1-6: GoTo Screen

Path: HOME SCREEN -> F2 (PARAMETERS)

Figure 1-7b: Parameters Screen (Edit Mode)

Figure 1-7c: Button Ribbon Options, Parameters Edit Mode 2

Figure 1-8b: Button Ribbon Options, Current Faults 2

Figure 1-9: Message Log

Path: HOME SCREEN -> F4 (MORE) -> F2 (INSTALLATION)

Figure 1-10: Installation Screen

Path: HOME SCREEN -> F4 (MORE) -> F3 (DIAGNOSTIC CMDS)

Figure 1-11: Diagnostic Commands Screen

1-12b: Button Ribbon Options, Password Screen 2

Figure 1-12c: Button Ribbon Options, Password Screen 3

1. Edit Fractions Screen

Figure 1-13: Edit Fraction Screen

Path: HOME SCREEN -> F2 (PARAMETERS) -> F4 (SHORTCUTS) -> F3 (SEARCH)

Figure 1-14a: Search Screen

Figure 1-14b: Button Ribbon Options, Search Screen 2

Figure 1-14d: Search Screen with Item Selected

Figure 1-15: Voltage Monitor Mask (bitmask edit screen)

Path: HOME SCREEN -> F2 (PARAMETERS) -> F4 (SHORTCUTS)

Figure 2-1: NGC Outdoor Unit

7-Segment Numeric Display: see Error Code table in Section 2.3

Pol Position Resolver

Pol Motor Limits

Figure 2-2: ODU Interface Connectors & Cable Glands

TABLE 2.2: ODU Connectors & Cable Glands

Figure 2-3: Master Controller PWA

TABLE 2.4: MC-7 PWA Indicator LEDs Description

2.4 A2/A4/ (OPTION) A6 Axis Control Units (ACU)

TABLE 2.12: ACU Switches

TABLE 2.13: ACU Jumpers

TABLE 2.14: ACU Test Points

Figure 2-5: Axis Sending Unit PWA

TABLE 2.17: ASU Jacks & Plugs

TABLE 2.18: ASU Switches

TABLE 2.19: ASU Jumpers

TABLE 2.21: ASU Potentiometers