The sat-nms ACU19V2 is an advanced automatic tracking antenna controller. It can be used as a cost efficient antenna tracking system to replace the Vertex / General Dynamics Satcom Technologies Model 7200 Antenna Control Unit keeping the outdoor 7150 Antenna Drive Unit as it is. The replacement is simple plug & play by reusing the existing cables. The system is based on the sat-nms ACU-ODM Module and provides Model 7200 ACU fully compatible rear panel connectors in the 19 inch 1RU chassis. The sat-nms ACU19V points any antenna size precisely on the satellite and performs a fully automatic and accurate inclined orbit satellite tracking with an improved adaptive tracking algorithm. The sat-nms ACU19V records the tracked positions over several days and calculates based on this data a precise mathematical model, which is used to predict the antenna position. This reduces the step-track failures and provides continuous operation in case of a beacon receive failure. In the Program Tracking Mode the antenna follows a path defined by a file that contains time stamped azimuth, elevation and polarization values. These values have usually been calculated by external software.

This chapter gives a short overview to the interfaces of sat-nms ACU19V2. For more detailed informations refer to the chapters below. The following pictures show the front and rear view of the unit.

sat-nms ACU19V2 Front panel view

sat-nms ACU19V2 rear view