Advent Dcu5000

TECHNICAL OPERATION HANDBOOK
for
ADVENT DCU5000 DRIVE CONTROL UNIT
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AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET
ISS DATE ECR PAGE DESCRIPTION
A 01/03/07 Initial release.

B 12/08/08 Correction to F20 alarm description.
209297 – DCU5000 Drive Control Unit Page 2 of 42

EMC DECLARATION

WARNINGS AND HAZARDS

Failure to operate and use the equipment other than instructed in the
manual may result in ELECTRIC SHOCK.
HAZARDOUS WARNING LABELS
Hazardous AC voltages present
NON-IONISING RADIATION
Possible source of radiation hazard, normally located

at waveguide connections, waveguide joints and
antennas.
CAUTION – HEAVY ITEMS
Some items of equipment may weigh in

excess of 25kg, do not attempt to move
or lift without assistance
CAUTION – MOVING PARTS
During operation of the antenna there

will be moving parts; do not touch
whilst in motion

CONTENTS
AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET 2
EMC DECLARATION 3
WARNINGS AND HAZARDS 4
CONTENTS 5
1. INTRODUCTION 7
2. SPECIFICATION 8
2.1. PHYSICAL 8
2.2. ANGULAR POSITIONAL DISPLAY 8
2.3. ANGULAR CONTROL 8
3. REAR PANEL 9
3.1. AC POWER 9
3.2. ACU I/F 9
3.3. SENSORS 1 10
3.4. SENSORS 2 11
3.5. AZIMUTH, ELEVATION AND POLARISATION MOTOR CONNECTORS 12
4. FAULT CODES 13
4.1. FAULT NUMBER CODING 13
4.2. F1: DCU POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE LOW 14
4.3. F2: DCU MOTOR SUPPLY FAILURE 14
4.4. F3: MOTOR DRIVE MODULE INHIBIT 14
4.5. F4: INCLINOMETER FAILED 14
4.6. F5: INCLINOMETER SUSPECT 14
4.7. F6: STALL DETECTED 14
4.8. F7: FREEWHEEL DETECTED 15
4.9. F8: END OF TRAVEL DETECTED 15
4.10. F9: TX POL SWITCH FAILED 15
4.11. F10: AZIMUTH STOW SENSOR FAILED 15
4.12. F11: ELEVATION STOW SENSOR FAILED 15
4.13. F12: POL STOW SENSOR FAILED 15
4.14. F13: EL DP SENSOR FAILED 15
4.15. F14: FA DP SENSOR FAILED 15
4.16. F15: EL STOWED SENSOR FAILED 15
4.17. F16: FPGA PROGRAMMING FAILED 16
4.18. F17: MANUAL BRAKE OVERRIDE ON 16
4.19. F18: AZIMUTH STOWING FAILED 16
4.20. F19: ELEVATION STOWING FAILED 16
4.21. F20: POL STOWING FAILED 16
4.22. F21: EL DP STOWING FAILED 16
4.23. F22: FA DP STOWING FAILED 16
4.24. F23: POWER UP STATE SUSPECT 16
4.25. F24: STOW SENSOR POWER FAILED 16
4.26. F25: MRD POWER FAILED 17
4.27. F26: INCLINOMETER POWER FAILED 17
4.28. F27: FPGA WATCHDOG TRIGGERED 17
4.29. F28: GPS COMMS. FAILURE 17
4.30. F29: COMPASS COMMS. FAILURE 17
4.31. F30: FEED DRIVE FAILURE 17

4.32. F31: HHC OVERIDE ACTIVE 17
4.33. F33: FIN 1 OVER TEMPERATURE 17
4.38. F38: WGS POWER SUPPLY ALARM 17
4.39. F39: FAN POWER SUPPLY ALARM 18
4.40. F40: BRAKE POWER SUPPLY ALARM 18
4.41. F41: FEED POWER SUPPLY ALARM 18
4.42. F42: GPS/COMPASS POWER SUPPLY ALARM 18
4.43. F43: STATUS POWER SUPPLY ALARM 18
4.44. F44: AZ BRAKE DISCONNECTED 18
4.45. F45: EL BRAKE DISCONNECTED 18
4.46. F46: POL BRAKE DISCONNECTED 18
4.47. F47: AXIS 4 BRAKE DISCONECTED 18
4.48. F48: AXIS 5 BRAKE DISCONNECTED 18
4.49. F49: MAIN UNIT FAN SERVICE 18
4.50. F50: HEATSINK FAN SERVICE 18
4.51. F51: E2PROM CHECKSUM ERROR 18
4.52. F52: SOFTLIMIT DATA ERROR 18
4.53. F53: WOODED AREA DATA ERROR 19
4.54. F54: CAL. AREA DATA ERROR 19
4.55. F55: FPGA COMPATIBILITY WARNING 19
4.56. F56: EXT FLASH ERROR 19
4.57. F58: HEATSINK FAN STALL DETECTED 19
4.58. F59: HMR3300 TEMPERATURE WARNING 19
4.59. F60: HMR3300 TEMPERATURE ALARM 19
4.60. F61-F64 ALARM ERROR 19
5. REMOTE CONTROL 20
5.1. INTRODUCTION 20
5.2. SET UP 20
5.3. PACKET STRUCTURE 20
5.4. COMMANDS, QUERIES AND RESPONSES 21
5.5. REMOTE COMMANDS 23
6. MAINTENANCE & FAULT FINDING 37
6.1. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 37
6.2. ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES (ESD!) 37
6.3. TEST/ALIGNMENT OF UNITS FITTED WITH AC/DC POWER SUPPLY 37
6.4. SATELLITE TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT 37
7. WARRANTY 39
7.1. WARRANTY INFORMATION 39
7.2. CLAIM FOR DAMAGE IN SHIPMENT 39
7.3. FIELD SERVICE 39
7.4. SHIPMENT OF REPAIR PARTS TO FIELD 39
7.5. RETURN PROCEDURES 39
7.6. TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING 40
7.7. AUTHORISATION FOR EVALUATION 40
8. FIGURES 41
FIGURE 1 – DCU5000 LAYOUT 42

1. INTRODUCTION
The DCU5000 is a drive control unit designed to drive any of the current Advent range of
motorised antennas.
The unit is a 1U high, half width, 360mm deep chassis and is mains powered. (90-264V AC.
47-63 HZ. <100VA). The DCU5000 has a RS485 serial communications interface allowing the
unit to be controlled using a SatFinder, ACU4XXX, or ACU5XXX to implement the autoSearch
and autoTrack control of an antenna system.

2. SPECIFICATION
This section is for illustrative purposes only and does not form the basis for any contractual
obligation.
2.1. PHYSICAL
Dimensions Half width, 1U chassis x 360 mm deep.
Weight 2.0 kg approx.
Power Connector 3 Pin IEC plug with dual fusing
AC Supply 90-264V AC. (47-63Hz)
Consumption < 100VA
Temperature Range -20 to +50°C operating.
-40 to +80°C storage.
2.2. ANGULAR POSITIONAL DISPLAY

Azimuth ±0.1°
Elevation ±0.1°
Polarisation ±0.1°
2.3. ANGULAR CONTROL

The maximum angular rates are determined by the antenna type and version the
DCU5000 is controlling.

3. REAR PANEL
! CAUTION: The side ventilation grills must be kept clear to allow adequate airflow
3.1. AC POWER
Power in the range 90 – 264Vac is connected by means of a 3 pin IEC connector at
the rear panel.
Live & Neutral conductor fusing is employed.
The two fuses integrated into the IEC connector should be ceramic at T6.3A rating
each.
The total power consumption is typically less than 100watts.
! NOTE: A separate EMC earth should be connected to the earth point provided.
3.2. ACU I/F

This is designed to directly connect to the serial communications cable from an Advent
SatFinder, ACU4XXX or ACU5XXX control unit.
Detailed descriptions are beyond the scope of this manual. Contact Advent
Communications for further guidance and information.
Connector: 15-pin female D-type.
Pin Number Signal description
1 RS485 RX-A.
9 RS485 RX-B.
2 RS485 TX-A.
10 RS485 TX-B.
3 GND
4 Stow Switch COM

11 Stow Switch NC
12 Stow Switch NO
13 TX Switch COM
5 TX Switch NO
6 TX Switch NC
7 Manual Brake Override Azimuth axis.

8 Manual Brake Override Elevation axis.
14 Manual Brake Override Polarisation axis.
15 GND

3.3. SENSORS 1
This interface is designed to interface with any position, limit switches or sensors fitted
to the antenna.
Connector: 25-pin male D-type.
Pin Number Sensor Signal description
1 +12V DC supply.
2 Sensor 1 Signal input.
14 GND
3 +12V DC supply.
16 GND
4 +12V DC supply.
17 GND
6 +12V DC supply.
19 GND
7 +12V DC supply.
20 GND
9 +12V DC supply.
22 GND
12 TX Position NO
13 micro-switch NC
25 Common
24 Stow Position NO
23 micro-switch NC
11 Common

3.4. SENSORS 2
This interface is designed to interface with any antenna fitted compass, GPS,
inclinometer or waveguide switch.
Connector: 25-pin female D-type.
Pin Number Sensor Signal description
1 RS232 – TX
2 RS232 – RX
3 Compass Compass +12V DC power. (0.5A max.)
4 GND
5 GND
6 GPS +12V DC power. (0.5A max.)
7 RS232 – TX
8 GPS RS232 – RX
9 GPS Enable
10 GND
14 Trigger 1.
15 Trigger 2.
16 Delta Pulse Width.
17 Angle sign.
18 Inclinometer Pulse width 1.
19 +12V DC supply.
20 Pulse width 2.
21 GND
22 GND
23 Drive position 1.
11 Drive GND.
24 Waveguide Drive position 2.
12 Switch Monitor position 1.
25 Monitor GND.
13 Monitor position 2.

3.5. AZIMUTH, ELEVATION AND POLARISATION MOTOR CONNECTORS

This interface is designed to directly drive an Advent standard stepper motor drive.
These use 2-phase stepper motors with an MRD (motor rotation detector) PCB and an
optional brake.
Connector: 15-pin male D-type.
Pin Number Signal description
1 Motor phase +A.
2 Motor phase -A.
9 Motor phase +A.
10 Motor phase -A.
3 Motor phase +B.

4 Motor phase -B.
11 Motor phase +B.
12 Motor phase -B.
5 Brake active pull down.

13 Brake supply (+12V DC)
6 MRD +5V DC supply.

7 MRD GND.
14 MRD signal.
15 MRD GND.
8 Motor presence detector

4. FAULT CODES
4.1. FAULT NUMBER CODING
DCU5000 Fault List
Fault Code Alarm Latched Brief Description
F1 9 +12V power supply voltage low.
F2 9 +36V DC motor supply failure.
F3 Motor drive module inhibited.
F4 9 Inclinometer failure.
F5 9 Inclinometer suspect.
F6 9 Drive stall detected.
F7 9 Drive freewheel detected.
F8 Drive end of travel detected.
F9 9 Waveguide polarisation switch failure.
F10 Azimuth sensor failure.
F11 9 Elevation sensor failure.
F12 Polarisation sensor failure.
F13 Elevation deployment sensor failure. (Lynx 2000)
F14 Feedarm deployment sensor failure. (Lynx 2000)
F15 Elevation stow sensor failure. (Lynx 2000)
F16 FPGA programming failure.
F17 Manual brake override on.
F18 Azimuth axis stowing failure.
F19 Elevation axis stowing failure.
F20 Polarisation axis stowing failure,
F21 Elevation deployment axis stowing failure. (Lynx 2000)
F22 Feedarm deployment axis stowing failure. (Lynx 2000)
F23 9 Power up state suspect.
F24 Stow sensor power supply alarm.
F25 MRD power supply alarm.
F26 Inclinometer power supply alarm.
F27 FPGA watchdog triggered.
F28 GPS comms. failure
F29 Compass comms failure.
F30 Feed drive failure.
F31 Handheld Controller override active.
F32 Alarm Error.
F33 Fin 1 over temperature.
F36 Fin 4 over temperature. (DCU4000 only)
F37 Fin 5 over temperature. (DCU4000 only)
F38 WGS power supply alarm.
F39 Fan power supply alarm.
F40 Brake power supply alarm.
F41 Feed power supply alarm. (DCU4000 only)
F42 GPS/Compass power supply alarm.
F43 Status power supply alarm.
F44 Azimuth brake disconnected.
F45 Elevation brake disconnected.
F46 Polarisation brake disconnected.
F47 Axis 4 brake disconnected.
F48 Axis 5 brake disconnected.
F49 Main Unit fan service warning.
F50 Heatsink fan service warning.
F51 E2PROM checksum error.
F52 Softlimit data error. Reverted to defaults.
F53 Wooded Area data error. Reverted to defaults.
F54 Calibration data error. Reverted to defaults.
F55 FPGA compatibility warning.
F56 External flash erasing/writing error.
F57 Antenna Type alarm.
F58 Heatsink fan stall detected.
F59 HMR3300 temperature warning.
F60 HMR3300 temperature alarm.

The standard Advent antenna controllers decode the DCU alarms to give a text
description and a fault code number as shown in the table above. The fault code
makes the communication of the faults seen to Advent Customer support less
ambiguous.
4.2. F1: DCU POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE LOW
The internal +12V supply has been measured at below 9.5V. The voltage supplied
from the 12V nominal supply is approaching the minimum required to drive the
antenna.
This alarm is latched, and has to be cleared through the alarm clear menu option.
4.3. F2: DCU MOTOR SUPPLY FAILURE

The antenna +36V motor supply is out of specification. This means the motor power
may not be sufficient to drive the motors so the antenna may stall if moved.
4.4. F3: MOTOR DRIVE MODULE INHIBIT
The stepper motor drive module has inhibited itself.
Possible causes:
Over temperature. The module has overheated due to a combination of high
ambient temperature and long driving periods of the motors. Check for an over
temperature alarm, and check the current fin temperatures.
Check that the side ventilation grills are clear to allow adequate airflow
A short circuit of one of the stepper motor windings also causes the motor
module to inhibit.
4.5. F4: INCLINOMETER FAILED
The inclinometer, if fitted to the elevation axis, has stopped responding to data
requests. The RF angle will be estimated using the systems internal elevation axis
based on motor turns and pulse counting. Possible causes:
Inclinometer broken.
Inclinometer disconnected, or wire crimp failure.
4.6. F5: INCLINOMETER SUSPECT
The RF angle calculated from the inclinometer, if fitted, and the internal elevation axis
disagree by more than 15°. Possible causes:
Antenna base on a very steep slope.
If the elevation axis display on antenna controller is continuously approximately
45°±5° and no inclinometer error is reported, possible inclinometer connector crimp
failure.
4.7. F6: STALL DETECTED

A drive axis stall has been detected. It is possible that a stall on an axis can clear itself
and this alarm shows the cause of the axis becoming uncalibrated.
Possible causes:
Axis hitting physical end stop.
Moving antenna under high wind or snow loading.

4.8. F7: FREEWHEEL DETECTED

A drive axis freewheel has been detected. It is possible that a freewheel on a drive
display can clear itself and this alarm shows the cause of the axis becoming
uncalibrated.
Possible causes:
Axis hitting physical end stop.
Moving antenna under high wind or snow loading.
4.9. F8: END OF TRAVEL DETECTED
A drive axis travel limit has been detected. The axis causing this will become
uncalibrated.
Possible causes:
Severe axis stall or freewheel causing the calculated angle which the soft stop
uses to be seriously in error.
4.10. F9: TX POL SWITCH FAILED

The TX polarisation switch, if fitted, has been detected in an illegal state or will not
respond to switch commands. Possible causes:
Manual operation of the switch with the DCU on will trigger this alarm.
Switch is disconnected.
Switch is stuck or jammed.
4.11. F10: AZIMUTH STOW SENSOR FAILED

The sensor used to detect the azimuth tab markers has failed. Possible causes:
Sensor disconnected.
Sensor failure.
Metal stuck in sensor.
4.12. F11: ELEVATION STOW SENSOR FAILED
The sensor used to detect the elevation tab markers has failed. Possible causes:
Sensor failure.
4.13. F12: POL STOW SENSOR FAILED

The sensor used to detect the polarisation markers has failed. Possible causes:
Sensor failure.
4.14. F13: EL DP SENSOR FAILED

Currently not used in the DCU5000 system. If seen please report the occurrence to
Advent Communications customer support.
4.15. F14: FA DP SENSOR FAILED

4.16. F15: EL STOWED SENSOR FAILED

4.17. F16: FPGA PROGRAMMING FAILED

The field programmable gate array IC has failed to be programmed. Possible causes:
FPGA IC failure.
FPGA IC connection failure.
4.18. F17: MANUAL BRAKE OVERRIDE ON

The manual brake override is in use.
Possible causes:
The manual brake override switch has not been put back into the automatic
position.
4.19. F18: AZIMUTH STOWING FAILED

The system failed to detect the correct azimuth stow sensor. The system will search
±10° from its expected stow position for the tab marker. Possible causes:
Excessive stall or freewheel has uncalibrated the axis so much the systems azimuth
angle is in error by more than 10°. Action: re-calibrate axis.
The stow marker is not present.
The stow sensor or drive circuit has failed.
4.20. F19: ELEVATION STOWING FAILED
The system failed to detect the elevation stow sensor in at its expected position.
Possible causes:
Excessive stall or freewheel has uncalibrated the axis so much the systems internal
elevation angle is in error by more than 2°. Action: re-calibrate axis.
The stow marker is not present.
4.21. F20: POL STOWING FAILED
The system failed to detect the polarisation stow sensor in at its expected position.
Possible causes:
Excessive stall or freewheel has uncalibrated the axis so much the systems
polarisation angle is in error by more than 2°. Action: re-calibrate axis.
The stow actuator is not present.
The polarisation calibration data has been corrupted.
4.22. F21: EL DP STOWING FAILED
4.23. F22: FA DP STOWING FAILED

4.24. F23: POWER UP STATE SUSPECT

The system has been powered down when not physically stowed. The alarm warns the
user that the system is not physically stowed.
4.25. F24: STOW SENSOR POWER FAILED

The stow sensor power supply is out of specification. Either the supply has been
shorted on the antenna, or an internal DCU5000 supply rail has failed.

4.26. F25: MRD POWER FAILED

The MRD power supply is out of specification. Either the supply has been shorted on
the antenna, or an internal DCU5000 supply rail has failed.
4.27. F26: INCLINOMETER POWER FAILED
The inclinometer power supply is out of specification. Either the supply has been
4.28. F27: FPGA WATCHDOG TRIGGERED

The hardware watchdog in the FPGA has timed out. All motor drive and brake outputs
are disabled. The system will not be able to be driven. Power cycling the DCU5000 will
reset the FPGA watchdog.
This alarm is triggered by a serious software timing error which should never
occur. If seen, please report the occurrence to Advent Communications
customer support.
4.29. F28: GPS COMMS. FAILURE
Serial communications with the GPS unit has been lost.
4.30. F29: COMPASS COMMS. FAILURE
Serial communications with the compass unit has been lost.
4.31. F30: FEED DRIVE FAILURE
The polarisation mode compensation feed drive has detected an illegal state.
4.32. F31: HHC OVERIDE ACTIVE
An HHC option is not available with the DCU5000. This alarm should never be
triggered, if seen please report the occurrence to Advent Communications customer
support.
4.33. F33: FIN 1 OVER TEMPERATURE

The measured temperature of heatsink fin 1 has exceeded 90°C. The operating
temperature of the unit is out of specification, the unit side ventilation grills are blocked,
or the units cooling fan have failed.

The DCU5000 does not have a heatsink fin 4. This alarm should never be triggered, if
seen please report the occurrence to Advent Communications customer support.

The DCU5000 does not have a heatsink fin 5. This alarm should never be triggered, if
4.38. F38: WGS POWER SUPPLY ALARM
The waveguide switch power supply is out of specification. Either the supply has been

4.39. F39: FAN POWER SUPPLY ALARM

The internal heatsink fan power supply is out of specification.
4.40. F40: BRAKE POWER SUPPLY ALARM
The brake power supply is out of specification. Either the supply has been shorted on
the antenna, or an internal DCU5000 supply rail has failed.
4.41. F41: FEED POWER SUPPLY ALARM

The DCU5000 does not have a feed power rail. This alarm should never be triggered, if
4.42. F42: GPS/COMPASS POWER SUPPLY ALARM

The GPS/Compass power supply is out of specification. Either the supply has been
4.43. F43: STATUS POWER SUPPLY ALARM
The DCU5000 does not have a status power rail. This alarm should never be triggered,
if seen please report the occurrence to Advent Communications customer support.
4.44. F44: AZ BRAKE DISCONNECTED
The DCU5000 is expecting a brake to be fitted on the azimuth axis. The brake has not
been detected on power-up.
4.45. F45: EL BRAKE DISCONNECTED
The DCU5000 is expecting a brake to be fitted on the elevation axis. The brake has not
been detected on power-up.
4.46. F46: POL BRAKE DISCONNECTED

The DCU5000 is expecting a brake to be fitted on the polarisation axis. The brake has
not been detected on power-up.
4.47. F47: AXIS 4 BRAKE DISCONECTED
The DCU5000 does not have an axis 4 drive. This alarm should never be triggered, if
4.48. F48: AXIS 5 BRAKE DISCONNECTED

The DCU5000 does not have an axis 5 drive. This alarm should never be triggered, if
4.49. F49: MAIN UNIT FAN SERVICE

The main unit fan run time has exceeded the service time programmed. Consider
replacing the DCU5000 main cooling fan, contact Advent Communications customer
support for further information.
4.50. F50: HEATSINK FAN SERVICE

The heatsink fan run time has exceeded the service time programmed. Consider
replacing the DCU5000 heatsink cooling fan, contact Advent Communications
customer support for further information.
4.51. F51: E2PROM CHECKSUM ERROR

A checksum error has been detected in a page of the E2PROM memory area.
4.52. F52: SOFTLIMIT DATA ERROR

An error has been detected whilst reading the units softlimit settings. The values have
been set to their default values. If the antenna system requires restricted antenna
movement, check values and confirm the safe operation of the antenna system.

4.53. F53: WOODED AREA DATA ERROR

An error has been detected whilst reading the units wooded area settings. The values
have been set to their default values. If the system requires restricted wooded area
antenna movement, check values and confirm the safe operation of the antenna
system.
4.54. F54: CAL. AREA DATA ERROR
An error has been detected whilst reading the units calibration settings. The values
have been set to their default values.
4.55. F55: FPGA COMPATIBILITY WARNING

The FPGA version is not compatible with the unit software installed. If seen please
report the occurrence to Advent Communications customer support.
4.56. F56: EXT FLASH ERROR
An error has been detected erasing or writing to the DCU5000 flash memory chip.
4.57. F58: HEATSINK FAN STALL DETECTED

The heatsink fan on the motor drive output stage has been detected to be not turning.
This could result in the output stage overheating and shutting down to prevent thermal
damage.
4.58. F59: HMR3300 TEMPERATURE WARNING
The HMR3300 compass unit, if fitted, has detected a device temperature below -10°C
during this session of operation.
4.59. F60: HMR3300 TEMPERATURE ALARM
The HMR3300 compass unit, if fitted, has detected a device temperature below -20°C
during this session of operation.
4.60. F61-F64 ALARM ERROR
These alarms should never be triggered, if seen please report the occurrence to

5. REMOTE CONTROL
5.1. INTRODUCTION
The DCU5000 is designed to be operated remotely by a SatFinder, ACU control
system. The unit is controlled using a remote command set, which is documented
here.
The remote command set enables control of all operational functions of the unit and
querying of the current status of the unit.
The complete list of user commands and queries available with this unit is listed in the
following tables.
5.2. SET UP
5.2.1. INTERFACE
The DCU5000 only has an RS485 remote interface. See section 3.2 for RCM
connector wiring.
5.2.2. BAUD RATE
The DCU5000 remote interface has a fixed baud rate of 9600.
5.2.3. ADDRESS
The DCU5000 has a fixed address of 180.
5.2.4. SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
Any remote control and monitoring software (not supplied) must have the following
parameters set:
• RS485 interface. (4 wire version)
• Address: 180.
• Baud rate: 9600.
• 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.
5.3. PACKET STRUCTURE

Advent uses a non-printable packet format. This means that the full range of 255
ASCII characters can appear in the message.
The format of all messages is:
[STX] [BYTE COUNT] [ADDRESS] [DATA....] [CHECKSUM] [ETX]
STX (start of transmission)

STX is the ASCII character 2. It is one byte in size and is used to represent the start of
each message.
BYTE COUNT
The BYTE COUNT is one byte in size and is the total number of bytes in the packet,
i.e. number of data bytes plus five (one each for STX, BYTE COUNT, ADDRESS,
CHECKSUM and ETX).
ADDRESS
The ADDRESS is one byte in size. This is the address of the equipment to which the
packet is being sent. Unique addresses can be in the range 001 to 255.
DATA
This is the actual data being sent to the equipment. In any one packet, the maximum
number of data bytes is 250. The DATA section includes the remote command and
any associated parameters.

CHECKSUM
The CHECKSUM is one byte in size and is included for error detection. It is the modulo
addition of all ADDRESS and DATA bytes.
Here is a typical example calculation:
[STX][BYTE COUNT][ADDRESS][DATA..…][CHECKSUM][ETX]
[2] [8] [5] [97 98 99] [43] [3]
The checksum is calculated as follows:
CHECKSUM = (5 + 97 + 98 + 99) mod 256 = 43
ETX (end of transmission)
ETX is the ASCII character 3. It is one byte in size and is used to represent the end of
each message.
5.4. COMMANDS, QUERIES AND RESPONSES
5.4.1. DEFINITIONS.
A command is an instruction sent from the remote controller to the unit to change
some operating parameter or display mode.
A query is an instruction sent from the remote controller to the unit for the unit to report
one, or many, operating parameter.
A response is some data sent from the unit to the remote controller that gives the
answer to a query.
5.4.2. RESPONSE TO VALID COMMANDS
The response to a valid remote command is an echo back of the command (with
associated parameters). This indicates that the command has been accepted and the
unit will attempt to action the command.
Note: Receiving a response of this type does not mean that the command has been
actioned. Generally, the action will occur after the response has been sent. This is to
ensure that all responses are returned quickly. (Average response time <300ms). If
you want confirmation that a change has taken place, you must send a query and then
look at the response.
Example
Command to set the transmit gain to -20.0dB.
The command is ‘GT’ and the valid range for the parameters is 000 to 400.
Command sent GT200

Response from unit GT200
Result – this response indicates that the unit will set the transmit gain to –20.0dB
5.4.3. RESPONSE TO INVALID COMMANDS

A message can be invalid for two reasons: invalid command and invalid parameters
Error 1 – invalid command
If the command is invalid, the response will be the first character of the command sent
followed by “Error”
Example
Command sent G200

Response from unit G Error

Result – the response indicates that the command was not valid (the command sent
should have been GT200 as in the example above). The unit will not action this
command.
Error 2 – invalid parameters

Responds with current settings
Example
Command sent GT500

Response from unit GT200
Result – the response indicates that the parameters were not valid (-50.0dB is outside
the range for this unit). Response indicates that the current value is –20.0dB i.e. no
changes have been made.

5.5. REMOTE COMMANDS

5.5.1. STANDARD ADVENT REMOTE COMMANDS
Query Model ID
Command: QM
Response: RMODL<Model Text>
<Model Text> DCU5XXX
50YY: NewSwift
52YY: Mantis
53YY: FlyDrive.
54YY: Summit.
YY: Antenna dia. in units of 10cm.
Query Serial Number

Command: QSN
Response: Serial No. xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx Seven digit unit serial number
Query Software revision

Command: QSR
Response: Software Rev. a.aab.bbc.cc
unit revision a.aa
antOS revision b.bb
antenna control revision c.cc
Query Software Part Number

Command: QSPN
Response: SPN<Software Part No String>
<Software Part No String> : ASCII software part number string, max 30 characters.
Query FPGA revision

Command: QFR
Response: FRxx.yy
FPGA revision : xx.yy
xx,yy Number 00-99
Query local/remote lock

Command: QSL
Response: SLR
x ‘R’ : Remote only option
Set local/remote lock

Command: SLx
Response: SLx
x ‘L’: Local
‘R’ : Remote (Only option as the unit has no front panel)

5.5.2. CONTROL REMOTE COMMANDS
Rate Command
Command: Rn±xxx
Response: Rn±xxx
n Axis. A: Azimuth
E: Elevation
P: Polarisation
±xxx Rate in 0.1°/s units.
Goto Command
Command: Gn±xxxx
Response: Gn±xxxx
n Axis. A: Azimuth
E: Elevation
P: Polarisation
±xxxx Position in 0.1° units. Based on internal angles.
Jog Command
Command: Jn±xxx
Response: Jn±xxx
n Axis. A: Azimuth
E: Elevation
P: Polarisation
±xxx Movement in 0.01° units.
Read Jog movement size

Command: RJM
Response: JM±xxx
Read actual angle jogged from last jog command.
±xxx Angle moved. Units 0.01°
Read movement state

Command: RMS
Response: MSab
a Goto State. 0: Inactive.
1: Active.
b Jog State. 0: Inactive.
1: Active.
Waveguide Switch Control

Command: SWx
Response: SWx
x Required Position. A : Position A..
B : Position B.
Calibration command
Command: C
Response: C
Enter re-calibration mode.

Deploy Command
Command: Dxxx
Response: Dxxx
xxxx Required deployed RF elevation angle. Units 1°.
Only accurate when the system is deployed on level ground.
Stow command
Command: S
Response: S
Halt command
Command: H
Response: H
Set Elevation Angle

Command: SEC±xxx
Response: SEC±xxx
±xxx New Elevation angle, in range 0° to 90°. Units 0.1°.
Only works if system deployed, elevation axis calibrated, and no inclinometer error.
Clear Alarms
Command: CA
Response: CA
Monitoring start
Command: MMS
Response: MMS
Monitoring finish
Command: MMF
Response: MMF
Reset Mantis Angles. (Mantis systems Only)

Command: RMA
Response: RMA
Resets all Mantis axis to the stowed position values.

Query Monitoring Voltages

Command: QMV
Response: MV±aaa±bbb±ccc±ddd±eee±fff±ggg±hhh±iii±jjj±kkk±lll
±aaa 36V motor supply. Units 0.1V.
±bbb 12V electronics supply. Units 0.1V.
±ccc 5V MRD supply. Units 0.1V.
±ddd 12V Inclinometer supply. Units 0.1V.
±eee 12V Stow sensors supply. Units 0.1V.
±fff 15V Waveguide switch supply. Units 0.1V.
±ggg 12V brake drive supply. Units 0.1V.
±hhh Variable heatsink fan supply. Units 0.1V.
±iii 12V compass supply. Units 0.1V.
±jjj 5V/12V switchable GPS supply. Units 0.1V.
±kkk 12V external status supply. Units 0.1V.
±lll Motor current. (Units. 0.1A)
Query Monitoring Temperatures

Command: QMT
Response: MT±aaaa±bbbb±cccc±dddd±eeee±ffff
±aaaa Internal ambient temperature. Units 0.1°C.
±bbbb Heatsink fin 1 temperature. Units 0.1°C.
±cccc Heatsink fin 2 temperature. Units 0.1°C.
±dddd Heatsink fin 3 temperature. Units 0.1°C.
±eeee Heatsink fin 4 temperature. Units 0.1°C.
±ffff Heatsink fin 5 temperature. Units 0.1°C.
----- Fin not fitted.
Read DCU GPS Position

Command: RDGPS
Response: RDGPSabbbb.bbbbccccc.cccc±ddd.deeeeeeffffffff
a Unit Status a: Not fitted.
b: Searching.
c: Current valid GPS data.
d: Serial comms failure.
bbbb.bbbb Latitude data. Format: ddmm.mmmX
dd: Degrees (00-90)
mm.mmm Minutes.
X Hemispere. (N/S)
ccccc.cccc Longitude data. Format: dddmm.mmmX
ddd: Degrees (00-180)
mm.mmm Minutes.
X Hemispere. (E/W)
±ddd.d Magnetic variation.
eeeeee Current time. Format: HHMMSS
HH Hours.
MM Minutes.
SS Seconds.
ffffffff Current Date. Format: ddmmyyyy
dd Day.
mm Month.
yyyy Year.

Read DCU Compass heading

Command: RDCMP
Response: RDCMPabbbb[±ccc±ddd] [] :Optional fields
a Unit Status. a: Not fitted.
b: Data valid.
c: Data invalid.
d: Serial comms. failure.
e: Calibration mode.
bbbb Magnetic heading. (Units 0.1°, range 0.0° to 359.9°)
±ccc Pitch angle. (Units 0.1°, range ±60.0°)
±ddd Roll angle. (Units 0.1°, range ±60.0°)
Pitch and roll angles are optional. Default to 0.0,0.0 unless an HMR3300
compass unit in use.
Compass Offset value

Read: RDCOS
Write: WDCOS±xxxx
Response: RDCOS±xxxx
xxxx Compass offset value. Units 0.1°
The new compass offset takes about 1 second to update. During this time, the offset value
is fixed at -800.0°.
Query Compass data

Command: RDCDT
Response: RDCDTW<Data Field>
W : Compass Type ‘a’ : Not fitted. (End of message)
‘b’ : C100 type
‘c’ : HMR3300
C100 Data Field. This is the only compass type currently.

XXXXXXX,A,B,C100,YY/MM/DD,D,E,F
XXXXXXX : Compass serial number.
A : Software version.
B : Hardware version.
C100 : Compass type (C100!).
YY/MM/DD : Factory calibration date.
D : Calibration noise score.
E : Calibration magnetic environment.
F : Calibration count.
HMR3300 Data Field.

Information string showing unit type and software version. Variable length.
Put Compass into calibration mode

Command: WCSCC
Response: WCSCC
C100 Compass: The calibration responses and final results are output using the QUD
responses.

Next calibration point

Command: WCNCP
Response: WCNCP
C100 Compass: The calibration responses and final results are output using the QUD
responses.
Abort calibration procedure

Command: WCSCA
Response: WCSCA
Reset Pitch Angle (HMR3300 only)

Command: WCRPA
Response: WCRPA
Sets the HMR3300 pitch angle to 0°.
Reset Roll Angle (HMR3300 only)

Command: WCRRA
Response: WCRRA
Sets the HMR3300 roll angle to 0°.

Programmed Data Block

Command: MPD
Response: PDXY<Data Field>
X: Antenna Type identifier.
Y. Message coding structure identifier.
Mantis Antennas. X: ‘a’.
Y <Data Field>
‘0’ Null data field. No programmed data.
‘A’ ±rrr (NOT IMPLEMENTED YET)
NewSwift Antennas X: ’b’
Y <Data Field>
‘A’ ±aaaaa±bbbbb±ccccc±ddddd±eeeee±fffff±ggggg±hhhh±iiii±jjjj±kkkk±llll±
mmmm±nnn±ooo
‘B’ ±aaaaa±bbbbb±ccccc±ddddd±eeeee±fffff±ggggg±hhhh±iiii±jjjj±kkkk±llll±
mmmm±nnn±ooo±rrr (NOT IMPLEMENTED YET)
FlyDrive Antennas X: ‘c’
Y <Data Field>
‘A’ ±ccccc±ddddd±ggggg±hhhh±iiii±jjjj±kkkk±llll±mmmm±nnn±ooo±ppp±rrrr
Summit Antennas X: ‘d’
Y <Data Field>
‘A’ ±aaaaa±bbbbb±ccccc±ddddd±eeeee±fffff±ggggg±hhhh±iiii±jjjj±kkkk±llll±
mmmm±nnn±ooo±rrr
Coding :
±aaaaa : Azimuth ACW Tab Negative edge. (Units 0.01°)

±bbbbb : Azimuth ACW Tab Positive edge. (Units 0.01°)
±ccccc : Azimuth Stow Tab Negative edge. (Units 0.01°)
±ddddd : Azimuth Stow Tab Positive edge. (Units 0.01°)
±eeeee : Azimuth CW Tab Negative edge. (Units 0.01°)
±fffff : Azimuth CW Tab Positive edge. (Units 0.01°)
±ggggg : Polarisation ACW edge. (Units 0.01°)
±hhhh : Polarisation Stow Park. (Units 0.1°)
±iiii : Position 1. Int El axis. (Units 0.1°)
±jjjj : Position 1. Inclinometer reading. (Units 0.01°)
±kkkk : Position 1. Estimated RF angle. (Units 0.01°)
±llll : Position 2. Int El axis. (Units 0.1°)
±mmmm : Position 2. Inclinometer reading. (Units 0.01°)
±nnn : Inclinometer calibration offset. (Fine trim) (Units 0.01°)
±ooo : Elevation stow depression position (1). (Units 0.1°)
±ppp : Elevation stow depression position 2. (Units 0.1°)
±rrrr : Compass Offset. (Range : ±180.0) (Units 0.1°)

Pre-programmed data block

Command: MRD
Response: RDz±aaa±bbb±ccc±ddd±eee±fffggghhhiiijjkkllmnopqrstv
z : Message Version. ‘a’ : Mantis antenna coding.
±aaa : Azimuth limit. Clockwise.(Units 1°)

±bbb : Azimuth limit. Anti-Clockwise.(Units 1°)
±ccc : Elevation up limit.(Units 1°)
±ddd : Elevation down limit. (Units 1°)
±eee : Polarisation limit. Clockwise.(Units 1°)
±fff : Polarisation limit. Anti-Clockwise.(Units 1°)
ggg : Azimuth max motor rate.(Units 0.1°/s)
hhh : Elevation max motor rate.(Units 0.1°/s)
iii : Polarisation max motor rate.(Units 0.1°/s)
jj : Azimuth motor current.(Units 0.1 A)
kk : Elevation motor current. (Units 0.1 A)
ll : Polarisation motor current. (Units 0.1 A)
m : Azimuth motor fitted. ‘0’ : Not fitted.
‘1’ : Fitted.
n : Elevation motor fitted. ‘0’ : Not fitted.
‘1’ : Fitted.
o : Polarisation motor fitted. ‘0’ : Not fitted.
‘1’ : Fitted.
p : Pol. WGS fitted. 0: No WGS fitted.
1: WGS fitted.
q : Feed Drive fitted. 0: No Feed Drive fitted.
1: Feed Drive fitted.
r : GPS fitted. 0: No GPS fitted.
1: GPS fitted.
s : Compass fitted. 0: No compass fitted.
1: Compass fitted.
t : Compass Type ‘a’: Compass not fitted.
‘b’: C100 engine.
‘c’: HMR3300.
v : Compass fixing. ‘0’: N/A.
‘1’: Vehicle fixed.
‘2’: Antenna fixed.

Pre-programmed data block

Command: MRD
Response: RDz±aaa±bbb±ccc±ddd±eee±fff±ggg±hhh±iii±jjjkkklllmmmnnnoooppqqrrsstt
uvwxyz±AAA±BBB±CCCD±EEE±FFF±GGGHIJKLM
z : Message Version. ‘b’ : Non Mantis antenna coding.
±aaa : Azimuth limit. Clockwise.(Units 1°)

±bbb : Azimuth limit. Anti-Clockwise.(Units 1°)
±ccc : Elevation up limit.(Units 1°)
±ddd : Elevation down limit. (Units 1°)
±eee : Polarisation limit. Clockwise.(Units 1°)
±fff : Polarisation limit. Anti-Clockwise.(Units 1°)
±ggg : Axis 4. Clockwise.(Units 1°)
±hhh : Axis 4. Anti-Clockwise.(Units 1°)
±iii : Axis 5. Clockwise.(Units 1°)
±jjj : Axis 5. Anti-Clockwise.(Units 1°)
kkk : Azimuth max motor rate.(Units 0.1°/s)
lll : Elevation max motor rate.(Units 0.1°/s)
mmm : Polarisation max motor rate.(Units 0.1°/s)
nnn : Axis 4 max motor rate.(Units 0.1°/s)
ooo : Axis 5 max motor rate.(Units 0.1°/s)
pp : Azimuth motor current.(Units 0.1 A)
qq : Elevation motor current. (Units 0.1 A)
rr : Polarisation motor current. (Units 0.1 A)
ss : Axis 4 motor current. (Units 0.1 A)
tt : Axis 5 motor current. (Units 0.1 A)
u : Azimuth motor fitted. ‘0’ : Not fitted.
‘1’ : Fitted.
v : Elevation motor fitted
w : Polarisation motor fitted.
x : Axis 4 motor fitted.
y : Axis 5 motor fitted.
z : Upper wooded area type. ‘0’ : Off.
‘1’ : Inner.
‘2’ : Outter.
±AAA : Upper AZ left. (Units 1°)
±BBB : Upper AZ right. (Units 1°)
±CCC : Upper Elevation limit. (Units 1°)
D : Lower wooded area type. ‘0’ : Off.
‘1’ : Inner.
‘2’ : Outter.
±EEE : Lower AZ left. (Units 1°)
±FFF : Lower AZ right. (Units 1°)
±GGG : Lower Elevation limit. (Units 1°)
H : Pol. WGS fitted. ‘0’: No WGS fitted.
‘1’: WGS fitted.
I : Feed Drive fitted. ‘0’: No Feed Drive fitted.
‘1’: Feed Drive fitted.
J : GPS fitted. ‘0’: No GPS fitted.
‘1’: GPS fitted.
K : Compass fitted. ‘0’: No compass fitted.
‘1’: Compass fitted.
L : Compass Type ‘a’: Compass not fitted.
‘b’: C100 engine.
‘c’: HMR3300.
M : Compass fixing. ‘0’: N/A.
‘1’: Vehicle fixed.
‘2’: Antenna fixed.

5.5.3. UPDATE STATUS COMMANDS
Differential
Command: QUD
Response: See below.
UD If no update required.
RSA Request to stop AutoActions. (The STOP key has been pressed, any controller
MUST STOP any action in progress.)
Or one of the following update responses.

UA……..
US……..
UC……..
UL……..
UW…….
UE……..
MD…….
TTR…….
CC……
CF…..
See below for message coding details.
Angles
Command: QUA
Response: UA±wwww±xxxx±yyyy±zzzz
±wwww Azimuth angle. Fixed length. Units 0.1°.
±xxxx RF Elevation angle. Fixed length. Units 0.1°.
Based on inclinometer readings.
±yyyy Internal Elevation angle. Fixed length. Units 0.1°.
±zzzz Polarization angle. Fixed length. Units 0.1°.
State
Command: QUS
Response: USABCBEFGH
A System mode O : Operational
T : Test
U : DUT
B System Monitoring 1 : On
0 : Off
C System State a : STOWED.
b : STOWING.
c : DEPLOYED.
d : DEPLOYING.
e : CALIBRATING.
f : HALTED.
g : MEASURING. (Test Mode Only)
D Azimuth State.
E Elevation State.
F Polarisation State.
G Axis 4 state.
H Axis 5 state.
Axis states as system states, excluding measuring and halted.

Calibration
Command: QUC
Response: UCabcde
a Azimuth calibration C : Calibrated.
U : Uncalibrated.
b Elevation calibration
c Polarization calibration
d Axis 4 calibration
e Axis 5 calibration
Limit States
Command: QUL
Response: ULABCDE
A Azimuth limits
B Elevation limits
C Polarisation limits
D Axis 4 limits
E Axis 5 limits
Limit coding a : OK.

b : Clockwise softlimit.
c : Anti-Clockwise softlimit.
d : Clockwise freewheel.
e : Anti-Clockwise freewheel.
f : Clockwise travel limit.
g : Anti-Clockwise travel limit.
h : Clockwise Stall.
I : Anti-Clockwise Stall.
Waveguide Switch Position

Command: QUW
Response: UWx
x A : Position A.
B : Position B.
M : Moving
E : Error

Alarms
Command: QUE
Response: UEwwwwxxxxyyyyzzzz
wwww Alarm1 coded status
xxxx Alarm2 coded status
yyyy Alarm3 coded status
zzzz Alarm4 coded status
Alarm coded status: Hexadecimal coding. Fixed length.

Alarm 1 Bit 1 LSB +12V Power supply voltage low.
Bit 2 +36V Motor supply voltage failure.
Bit 3 Motor drive inhibit.
Bit 4 Inclinometer failure.
Bit 5 Inclinometer suspect. (Deployed only)
Bit 6 Drive stall detected.
Bit 7 Drive freewheel detected.
Bit 8 Drive travel limit detected.
Bit 9 Waveguide switch failure.
Bit 10 Azimuth stow sensor failure.
Bit 11 Elevation stow sensor failure.
Bit 12 Polarization stow sensor failure.
Bit 13 ‘Stow 4’ sensor failure.
Bit 16 MSB FPGA programming failure.
Alarm 2 Bit 1 LSB Manual brake override active.

Bit 2 Azimuth stowing failure.
Bit 3 Elevation stowing failure.
Bit 4 Polarization stowing failure.
Bit 5 Axis 4 stowing failure.
Bit 6 Axis 5 stowing failure.
Bit 7 Power up state suspect.
Bit 8 Stow sensor supply error
Bit 9 MRD supply error
Bit 10 Inclinometer supply error
Bit 11 FPGA watchdog triggered.
Bit 12 GPS communications failure.
Bit 13 Compass communications failure.
Bit 14 Feed drive failure.
Bit 15 Hand held controller override active.
Bit 16 MSB ACU-DCU serial link failure. (ACU use only.)

Alarm 3 Bit 1 LSB Fin 1 over temperature.

Bit 2 Fin 2 over temperature.
Bit 6 WGS supply failure.
Bit 7 Fan supply failure.
Bit 8 Brake supply failure.
Bit 9 Feed supply failure.
Bit 10 GPS/Compass supply failure.
Bit 11 Status supply failure.
Bit 12 Azimuth brake disconnected.
Bit 13 Elevation brake disconnected.
Bit 14 Polarisation brake disconnected.
Bit 15 Axis 4 brake disconnected.
Bit 16 MSB Axis 5 brake disconnected.
Alarm 4 Bit 1 LSB Main unit fan over MTBF.

Bit 2 Heatsink fan over MTBF.
Bit 3 E2PROM Checksum error.
Bit 4 Softlimit data error. Reverted to defaults
Bit 5 Wooded area data error. Reverted to defaults.
Bit 6 Calibration area data error. Reverted to defaults.
Bit 7 FPGA compatibility warning.
Bit 8 External Flash Erasing/writing error.
Bit 9 Antenna Type Alarm.
Bit 10 Heatsink fan stall detected
Bit 11 HMR3300 temperature warning.
Bit 12 HMR3300 temperature alarm.
Bit 13 Not used.
Bit 14 Not used.
Bit 15 Not used.
Bit 16 MSB Not used.

Monitoring data
Command: QMD
Response: MD±aaa±bbb±cccc±ddd±eeee
±aaa Stow Detectors : Decimal number. Fixed length.
Bit 1 LSB Stow 1
Bit 2 Stow 2
Bit 3 Stow 3
Bit 4 Stow 4
Bit 5 Stow 5
Bit 6 Stow 6
Bit 7 Not used.
Bit 8 MSB Not used.
±bbb MRD detectors : Decimal number. Fixed length.
Bit 1 LSB MRD 1
Bit 2 MRD 2
Bit 3 MRD 3
Bit 4 MRD 4
Bit 5 MRD 5
Bit 6 Not used
Bit 7 Not used
Bit 8 MSB Not used
±cccc Inclinometer reading. Fixed length. Units 0.01°.
±ddd DCU supply voltage. Fixed length. Units 0.1V.
±eeee Stall Data. Largest seen since last reset. Variable length.
Test Tab Measure Results

Command:
Response: TTR±xxxxx±yyyyy±aaaaa±bbbbb
Returned after the successful completion of a force axis tab measurement, in response to
a QUD message.
±xxxxx Edge 1. CW 1a Fixed length, units 0.01°.

±yyyyy Edge 2. CW 2a
±aaaaa Edge 3. ACW 2b
±bbbbb Edge 4. ACW 1b
Compass calibration position request

Command:
Response: CCxxxx
Requests vehicle to position x°. xxxx is variable length.
xxxx : 0° to 315° in 45° steps.
Compass calibration results

Command:
Response: CFx,y,z
Calibration finished.
x : Cal. Score (0-9)
y : Magnetic environment. (0-9)
z : Calibration count (1-255)
5.5.4. TEST AND SET- UP COMMANDS

The unit has a number of remote commands that are used during the testing and
setting up of the antenna system. The detailed descriptions of these are beyond the
scope of this manual.

6. MAINTENANCE & FAULT FINDING

6.1. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Check the rear and side ventilation grills are clear of obstructions to ensure an adequate
airflow.
6.2. ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES (ESD!)

OBSERVE
PRECAUTIONS Some components are static sensitive and
FOR HANDLING certain handling precautions must be taken to
ELECTROSTATIC
SENSITIVE prevent these being permanently damaged
DEVICES by static charges or fast surges.
Before removing a Module or Printed Circuit Board containing static sensitive devices,
a wrist strap and earth cord must be used to discharge static.
Place the board in a conductive plastic bag before transporting.
When removing a CMOS static sensitive component from a PCB, the following
equipment should be used:
a. A workbench with an earthed conductive surface

b. Metallic tools earthed permanently or by repeated discharges.
c. Low-voltage earthed soldering iron.
d. An earthed wrist strap and a conductive earthed seat cover for the operator, whose
outer clothing must not be of man-made fibre.
6.3. TEST/ALIGNMENT OF UNITS FITTED WITH AC/DC POWER SUPPLY
WARNING Hazardous voltages are present with lid removed
Diagnostic work on AC powered units or PCBs must be carried out in a test area
designated and equipped for live testing. If units have recently been in operation, time
must be allowed for the discharge of capacitors before handling the unit.
6.4. SATELLITE TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT
Radiation Hazard warnings should be prominently displayed and a safe area around
any live transmissions should be coned off. Normal electrical good practice is to be
observed at all times and all cables, connectors and waveguide couplings should be
inspected for integrity.
The following recommended good practise should be complied with whenever

applicable:-
Before beginning a start-up procedure of a High Power Travelling Wave Tube Amplifier
(HPTWTA), or SSPA.
Proper integrity/serviceability of the output waveguide system, correct fitment of the

waveguide terminating loads.
Correct operation of waveguide switches and phase combining units.
When transmission with an antenna system is to be carried out, the area in front of the
antenna must be coned off.
Immediately after the powering up of a high power amplifier or SSPA, carry out the
following checks:

A. Check, using a radiation hazard meter for RF leakage from all waveguide
flanges. These must not exceed currently accepted safe microwave radiated
levels.
B. Check for any a typical heating of waveguide components, using a Temperature

Probe and Digital Volt Meter (waveguide load will get hot during operation, but
interconnections should not).
C. When transmitting through the antenna system, check that spurious radiations at
rear and sides of the antenna and outside the coned areas do not exceed
currently accepted safe microwave radiated levels. DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL
ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE CORRECT.

7. WARRANTY
7.1. WARRANTY INFORMATION
Under recommended use and service, all Advent products are warranted against defects in
material and workmanship to twelve (12) months from the date of original shipment.
Advent's obligation is limited to repairing or replacing, at our plant, products, which prove to
be defective during the warranty period.
Under no circumstances shall the warranty be transferred or assigned to any third party
unless the consent in writing has first been obtained from Advent. Advent shall not be under
any liability for warranty in respect of any equipment, which shall be sold by the Customer to
any third party unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Advent is not liable for consequential damage resulting from the use of Advent equipment.
Tubes are covered by the respective manufacturer's warranty, which applies from the date of
shipment.
7.2. CLAIM FOR DAMAGE IN SHIPMENT
Your unit should be inspected and tested as soon as it is received. Claims for damage should
be filed with carrier.
7.3. FIELD SERVICE

Advent will make field warranty repairs, at Customer's request, where (in Advent's judgement)
practicable. The Customer will be responsible for all transportation charges, per diem, and
current daily engineering labour rate. A purchase order for these services must be issued
prior to field service.
7.4. SHIPMENT OF REPAIR PARTS TO FIELD
A purchase order for warranty repair parts must be issued prior to sending parts to field. Parts
will be priced at current prices and payment if full will be due if failed parts are not returned
within 30 days (regardless of responsibility) of receipt of warranty parts.
If parts are shipped within the prescribed time, a credit will be given.
7.5. RETURN PROCEDURES
All claims under warranty must be made promptly after occurrence of circumstances giving
rise to the claim and must be received within the applicable warranty period by Advent or its
authorised representative. Advent reserves the right to reject any warranty claim not promptly
reported. After expiration of the applicable warranty period, products are not subject to
adjustment.
Before any Product is returned for repair and / or adjustment, authorisation from Advent for the
return and instructions as to how and where the Product should be shipped must be obtained.
The Product type, serial numbers, and a full description of the circumstances giving rise to the
warranty claim should be included. Such information will help establish the cause of failure
and expedite adjustment or repair.
IMPORTANT
Any Product returned without complete information will be considered not to have met all
contractual requirements. Information required includes (as a minimum): Model Number,
Serial Number, Description, Hours of Use, Type of Failure, and Operating Conditions during
failure.

7.6. TRANSPORTATION AND PACKAGING

Any Product returned for examination must be sent prepaid via the means of transportation
indicated as acceptable by Advent. Advent reserves the right to reject any warranty claim on
any item that has been altered or has been shipped by non-acceptable means of
transportation. Returned Products should be carefully packed and unless otherwise indicated,
shipped to:
Preston Hill House
Nashleigh Hill
Chesham
Buckinghamshire HP5 3HE
England
7.7. AUTHORISATION FOR EVALUATION
When any Product is returned for examination and inspection, or for any other reason,
Customer and its shipping agency shall be responsible for all damage resulting from improper
packing or handling, and for loss in transit, notwithstanding any defect or non-conformity in the
Product. By returning a Product, the owner grants Advent permission to open and inspect the
returned Product to determine the cause of failure, and Advent's determination with regard
thereto shall be final.
If it is found that the Product has been returned without cause and is still serviceable, the
Customer will be notified and the Product returned with appropriate inspection charges billed,
at Advent's discretion, to the Customer.

8. FIGURES

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ADVENT DCU5000 DRIVE CONTROL UNIT

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AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET

ISS DATE ECR PAGE DESCRIPTION

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WARNINGS AND HAZARDS

HAZARDOUS WARNING LABELS

Hazardous AC voltages present

Possible source of radiation hazard, normally located

CAUTION – HEAVY ITEMS

Some items of equipment may weigh in

CAUTION – MOVING PARTS

During operation of the antenna there

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2.2. ANGULAR POSITIONAL DISPLAY

2.3. ANGULAR CONTROL

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3.2. ACU I/F

4 Stow Switch COM

7 Manual Brake Override Azimuth axis.

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3.5. AZIMUTH, ELEVATION AND POLARISATION MOTOR CONNECTORS

3 Motor phase +B.

5 Brake active pull down.

6 MRD +5V DC supply.

8 Motor presence detector

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4.3. F2: DCU MOTOR SUPPLY FAILURE

4.7. F6: STALL DETECTED

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4.8. F7: FREEWHEEL DETECTED

4.10. F9: TX POL SWITCH FAILED

4.11. F10: AZIMUTH STOW SENSOR FAILED

4.13. F12: POL STOW SENSOR FAILED

4.14. F13: EL DP SENSOR FAILED

4.15. F14: FA DP SENSOR FAILED

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4.17. F16: FPGA PROGRAMMING FAILED

4.18. F17: MANUAL BRAKE OVERRIDE ON

4.19. F18: AZIMUTH STOWING FAILED

4.23. F22: FA DP STOWING FAILED

4.24. F23: POWER UP STATE SUSPECT

4.25. F24: STOW SENSOR POWER FAILED

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4.26. F25: MRD POWER FAILED

4.28. F27: FPGA WATCHDOG TRIGGERED

4.33. F33: FIN 1 OVER TEMPERATURE

4.35. F35: FIN 3 OVER TEMPERATURE

4.37. F37: FIN 5 OVER TEMPERATURE

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4.39. F39: FAN POWER SUPPLY ALARM

4.41. F41: FEED POWER SUPPLY ALARM

4.42. F42: GPS/COMPASS POWER SUPPLY ALARM