RCU Remote Control Unit

AL-2005

The AL-2005-RCU is an Ultra compact, cost effective Hand-Held Remote Control Unit designed to manually control and display the position of an Elevation over Azimuth Digital Tracking Pedestals. The RCU is ideal for service technicians and/or applications requiring manual operation only. However, the RCU can be also connected to a host computer via RS422 communication link while switching the "Local/Remote" switch to "Remote position".

Front Panel Operation

The AL-2005-RCU front panel consists of the following:

• On/Off Switch
• AZ.&EL. Display
• "Modes" Selector
• Enter Bottom
• Local/Remote
• Joystick
• Coarse/Fine Switch

One Control & Feedback cable is connected between the RCU and the EL/AZ Digital Tracking Pedestal, the RCU Power-In is 24VDC supplied from the Pedestal SDA's via Control & Feedback cable. A remote/Local switch allows the user to select Local (joystick) control or Remote (Slave) control. An Offset mode allows the user to adjust the azimuth reading for true north. The joystick allows simultaneous motion of both axes while the position read-out of the azimuth and elevation is displayed of both axes while the position read-out of the azimuth and elevation is displayed on the front panel display.

Modes of Operation

• Point
• Slew
• STBY
• Zeroing
• Offset

Key Features

• Flexible adaptation to different kinds of antenna
• Unique elevation drive design allows continuous azimuth rotation without slip rings for elevation drive (in some models)
• Slip ring and rotary joint options
• Brushless motors
• Operates under harsh environmental conditions

Benefits

• Designed to meet customer's specifications