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DATA-INTERFACE

For communicating with an external computer, the 'AutoTracker' is also available with optional two-way »RS 232 C Data Interface«. (Data format: 8-bit/no parity/1 stop bit/50 to 9,900 Baud with hardware handshake). They are particularly suitable in conjunction with 'AZ360' and 'EL90': for positioning on and tracking of non-geo-stationary objects such as stellar constellations (astronomy), orbital space stations (MIR, ISS), amateur radio satellites (OSCAR) and up onto low flighing LEO satellites, respectively such ones with ecliptic orbits. As well sun (solar panel tracking and solar energymeasurements). Another mode of application is the positioning of heavy floodlights and light deflection mirrors for outside motion picture productions, or for light guidance systems in architecture. Direction-related information is supplied to the rotor control via "RS 232 C interface". It is also possible to recall information on the rotor s operational status by means of the computer in opposite direction. The intelligent interface even allows remote-controlled operation via telephone modems.
The data interface can also be used for field strength-related positioning and tracking of telemetry signals, e. g. meteorological probes (weather balloons), radio direction finding of mobile transmitters, etc. Measured direction and field strength readings are continuously transmitted to the external computer via data interface!

Command syntax examples:

• Rotate azimuth motor to 134.56°   –   "AZ = 134.56 [CR]"   or
• Enter elevation position into computer   –   "EL = ? [CR]"
• Using the instruction-word "FOCUS" automatically starts an focussing-run.
• Using the instruction "RESULT", after each auto-focussing the automatic output of operational and performance data is induced, e. g. AZ- and EL-angle with corresponding fieldstrength. These can be transferred to a computer (as a protocol for instance), but also onto a printer directly! These data can be stored on the computer's hard disk in a file and can be used in any commercially available spreadsheet program (MS Excel etc.) or in data bases and can be displayed graphically without a special program!
  The version 'AutoTracker with semiconductors' is inserting date and time into this data string additionally. See a sample of this data string here:
  Row-no.; day; date; time; tracking-channel; AZ-angle; EL-angle; AZ-motor-pulses; EL-motor-pulses; level of analog-channel 1; 3; 4 in the format as follows: 00000 Mon 11.12.98 15:23:44 01 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000 00000.
  This data can be transferred to a modem also! Built-in filters allow a multi rotor operation at a single interface. (Not all applications have yet been discovered. What's your idea: …?)

This interface is needed for the extension "GPS CAPTURE" and for operation of the web server "EGPOSER II"as well as for the software "SatPicker I" and "SatPC I".

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MOTION CONTROL

Hardware and software extension for dynamic, controlled dialogue-guided servo speed definition. Selectable starting acceleration, slow-motion speed and braking retardation with high resolution. (Ramp control). Particularly useful for positioning and focussing of large antennas.

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GR-19

For command and control centers in studios, ctv-stations, sat-communication bureaus and ENG a 19" rack mount version is often needed. This item is easily mounted as a standard "AutoTracker" into a 19" rack with 2 HE and 290 mm. High electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and plug-in connections as well as an illuminated display are included in the price. You will also get a front safety lock (two keys) to lock certain functions and prevent any misuse.
Power supplies for logig and motors can be separated. Via a separated power input interface motors can be supplied by an extern power supply with lower or higher controlled voltage.

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SPECTRAMIZER      NEW 

This device provides an AGC-analogue-signal for a manual and automatic alignment of aerials/antennas, depending on electric field force. It was designed for "finding" as well as "tracking" of satellites but also for other "mobile" RF-signals.

An entire satellite, a specific transponder or a defined frequency can be selected via the integrated spectrum-analyser in order to generate the AGC-signal.

details in pdf-format

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EGPOSER II      NEW 

The EGPOSER II (EGis-POsition-SERver) is a web-server, making EGIS-antenna-positioners controllable by means of a computing network. A choice of satellite- positions will be made available to all clients for selection and execution via internet or intranet.

NEW: Programs, memory, logs and everything "soft" are stored undetachably on flash memory. Therefore no mechanical devices are needed!

Typical users are news-editorial departments, studios, news agencies, broadcasting services but also research establishments and public authorities.

CAUTION: The used control devices (ProfiTracker) must be provided with a RS232 interface for operation of the EGPOSER (option).

details in pdf-format

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SHELL-ANEMOMETER/WIND-SPEED-SENSOR

The Anemometer performs the measurement of the local appearing wind-speeds. The 4-wire-interface at the control unit is quite ready to read and process the signals from the anemometer.

Details:

• 3-shell-system
• shell ring outside-Ø: 120 mm
• shell-Ø: 40 mm
• profile: 70 mm
• material: ABS
• pulse transducer system: magnet/reed switch
• pulse-rate: 60 km/h = 16.8 m/sec. = 47 Hz
• suitable for mounting onto or besides the mast

ATTENTION: The 4-wire-interface can be used either to connect a satellite receiver or to connect a wind-sensor – not both.