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ATX 3000 Satellite Systems Corporation
Model ATX-3000
Automatic Inclined Orbit Antenna Controller
With Monitor Software Interface


The ATX-3000 Antenna Tracking Controller is a userfriendly microprocessor-based system to reliably track inclined orbit satellites.

The ATX-3000 antenna tracking controller
    Features:
  • Fully programmable positioner with memories for up to 99 satellites.
  • Automatic Calibration for true Azimuth and Elevation displayed in 0.01 degrees.
  • High resolution Brushless resolvers for ultimate position feedback.
  • RS-232/422/485 and Ethernet, + control interface, all Standard / Front panel selectable
  • New M&C monitor interface software with event triggered alarm feature and email notification to your laptop or phone.

Satellite Systems Corporation announces the new control GUI Version 1.0 for our antenna control product line. Enhanced control features and additional monitoring tools are included along with strip charting for signal strength, Azimuth & Elevation movement. Version 1.0 also includes a new event-triggered alarm feature that allows for email notification to your laptop or cell phone. Alarms are triggered via signal strength, loss of signal, and other conditions. New logging to file feature allows for analysis of controller events. Easily imported to Excel. Revolving log file saving feature.


Positioning Methods
Designate: Automatically moves the antenna in each axis to one of 99 pre-stored satellite positions.
Direct Az/El: Automatically moves the antenna in each axis to the coordinates entered via the front panel.
Jog: Manually moves the antenna in each axis in response to front panel controls.
Peak: Performs a peaking algorithm on the current target.
Step Track: Automatically performs peaking algorithm in response to input signal level decreasing below a programmable minimum.
Program Track: Automatically moves the antenna in each axis along a sidereal time tagged path.
External: Moves the antenna in each axis in response to commands received through the serial port.
 
Performance
Accuracy: Antenna pointing accuracy within ten percent of the 3dB beamwidth.
Tracking Resolution: > 0.05 degrees with properly specified position sensor.
 
Interfaces
Reference: Accepts input of linear, analog signal reference from 0 - 20 VDC. Internal op amp circuit provides pre-scaling of gain and slope of tracking reference signal. Final scaling is provided through software.
Serial Data: Accepts RS-232 or RS-485 (4-wire) data for remote monitor and control of all controller functions.
M&C: Ethernet via RJ 45 10/100 Base T. Satellite Systems Corporation ATX monitor software suite.
Front Panel: Large Graphic VFD displays antenna position, signal level and operating mode. Keypad provided for user inputs.
Motor Control: The rack mounted microprocessor controller is linked to any of SSC's motor control options by serial interface cable.
Prime Power (ACU): 90 - 260 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz, single-phase, auto sensing, 65 watts maximum.

Monitor and Control Software for ATX 3000 Antenna Controller
Event triggered alarms - Any alarm conditions can be sent to the user via email to your cell phone. Events can be triggered via signal strength, AZ, EL & POL movements, communication errors and other threshold parameters.
Large easy to read signal strength panel.
Event triggered alarms / Easy to use email control. Email multiple users / Multiple alarm parameters.
Status monitor – The status monitor panel allows for immediate real time data of your systems status.
Strip Chart utility – Strip charting utility allows for recording of signal strength and AZ&EL motor movements. Events are recorded and presented on time based event chart. Additional logging feature allows for tab delimited file that can be imported into your favorite spreadsheet program. The log files can be automatically saved and restarted on a daily basis and pulled up later for review of tracking performance.
Revolving log file saving feature allows user to automatically back up log files for later analysis of controller events. Easily imported to Excel or other spread sheet programs.

Antenna Drive Units for AC Motors
Solid-state variable frequency 3 phase AC motor controllers with microprocessor motor speed management.
Static braking with torque at 150% of rated motor torque.
Variable speed control 0 to 60 Hz with constant torque.
Low frequency voltage boost 150% starting torque under 20% speed.
Local jog control and Emergency Stop switch are provided at the ADU.
Optional handheld remote jog control is available.
HP configuration options:

1 - 10 hp available. * Other higher HP options available, please contact the factory.

Dimensions
ACU: 1 RU, 19" x 18.5" x 1.75"
ADU: Dual axis 3 phase AC motor control unit is a NEMA-4 outdoor enclosure 16"W x 20"H x 9"D. Larger voltage or Horsepower may require larger enclosure.

Interconnections
Local AC mains is required at the ADU.
A two conductor, 20 gauge shielded cable from the ADU to indoor ACU interface is required.
Required Limit switches connect to ADU.
Extra Emergency stop switches may connect to ADU.
High resolution optical position encoders or absolute, brushless resolvers mount directly on antenna Az and El pivot axis.
 
Options
Motors, Gear reducers, Jack screws, Limit switches, Emergency stop switches, umbilical control.
 
Beacon Receivers
Designed to work in concert with SSC Model 3430 / 3434 line of Beacon Tracking Receivers.
 
Remote Spectrum Monitoring
Our ATX 3000 is designed to interface perfectly with the DTi Remote Carrier Monitor. Great for antenna control and beacon monitoring and analysis.

Please visit www.satsyscorp.com for additional equipment including:
  • Upconverters,
  • Downconverters,
  • Redundancy switches,
  • & RF switches.


  • Part Numbering Information

    1. Please choose your acu configuration from the following table: Example: ACU3000 – A-C2-E0

    ACU3000
    AC system
    A
    Resolver
    C2
    No Pol
    E0
    OR
    OR
    OR
    DC system
    D
    Encoder
    C3
    Pol Motor Only
    E1
    OR
    Resolver
    E2
    OR
    Encoder
    E3
    OR
    POT
    E4
    POT can be used with encoder or resolver sensor


    2. Please choose your adu configuration from the following table: Example: ADU3000 – F22-F22-PO-HO

    Two voltage configuration options: (must be specified at time of order.)
    220 - 240 Volts, 47 - 63 Hz single- or three-phase prime power, 220 - 240 Volts three-phase motors.
    - OR -
    380 - 460 Volts, 47 - 63 Hz single- or three-phase prime power, 380 - 460 Volts three-phase motors.
    (A single-phase 90 - 260 VAC, 47 - 63 Hz, 45 watts maximum is also require for outdoor controls).


    AC ADU3000
    Prime Power
    at Antenna
    AZ Horse
    Power
    EL Horse
    Power
    Pol Motor
    Electric Brakes
    208 - 240 Volts
    3 phase
    D
    240 Volt 1 HP
    11D
    240 Volt 1 HP
    11D
    No Pol MTR
    P0
    No
    H0
    OR
    OR
    OR
    OR
    OR
    380 – 480 Volts
    3 phase
    F
    240 Volt 2 HP
    12D
    240 Volt 2 HP
    12D
    24 Vdc
    P1
    24 VDC
    H1
    OR
    OR
    OR
    OR
    240 Volt 3 HP
    13D
    240 Volt 3 HP
    13D
    220 VAC
    P2
    220 VAC
    H2
    OR
    OR
    380 – 480 Volts
    1 HP
    21F
    380 – 480 Volts
    1 HP
    21F
    OR
    OR
    380 – 480 Volts
    2 HP
    22F
    380 – 480 Volts
    2 HP
    22F
    OR
    OR
    380 – 480 Volts
    3 HP
    23F
    380 – 480 Volts
    3 HP
    23F
    OR
    OR
    380 – 480 Volts
    4 HP
    24F
    380 – 480 Volts
    4 HP
    24F
    OR
    OR
    380 – 480 Volts
    5 HP
    25F
    380 – 480 Volts
    5 HP
    25F
    OR
    OR
    380 – 480 Volts
    7 HP
    27F
    380 – 480 Volts
    7 HP
    27F
    OR
    OR
    380 – 480 Volts
    10 HP
    30F
    380 – 480 Volts
    10 HP
    30F

    Please contact your local SSC sales representative
    for pricing, delivery, and additional options.


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