- Cutsheets 5
- Manuals 6
- Accessories 7
- Software 5
- Additional Resources 11
RC2500
Dual Axis Antenna Controllers
The RC2500 Dual Axis Antenna Controller is designed to control antennas which use resolver based position sensors and employ an Antenna Interface Unit (AIU) at the antenna mounting pad. The RC2500 is available in both non-tracking and inclined orbit satellite tracking configurations.
For sales or pricing inquiries please e-mail:
sales@researchconcepts.com
Cutsheets
RC2500 Cutsheet
RC2500 Satellite Antenna Controller.
RC2500 Cutsheet
AIU3 Cutsheet
AIU3 Dual-speed interface box. AIU3 Cutsheet
AIU4 Cutsheet
AIU4 Single-speed interface box. AIU4 Cutsheet
RCI Web Server Cutsheet
Easy to use Ethernet remote control option for RC1500, RC2000, RC2500 and RC3000 Satellite Antenna Controllers. RCI Web Server Cutsheet
RC2500 AIU-2 cut sheet
This file is a 1 page ‘slick’ on the Antenna Interface Unit for use with the RC2500 ACU. RC2500 AIU-2 cut sheet.pdf
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Manuals
RC2500 Manual
This file contains the installation, configuration and operating instructions for the RC2500. RC2500 Manual
RCI Web Server Manual
Contains the installation, configuration and operating instructions for the RCI Web Server. RCI Web Server Manual
AIU2 Manual
AIU2 Dual-speed interface box for 36VDC motors. AIU2 Manual
AIU3 Manual
AIU3 Dual-speed interface box. AIU3 Manual
AIU4 Manual
AIU4 Single-speed interface box.
AIU4 Manual
RC2500 AIU Drawings
RC2500 AIU Drawings.pdf
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Accessories
RCI Web Server
The Research Concepts Web Server provides operators the ability to control an RC1500, RC2000, RC2500, or RC3000 antenna controller via any device with a web browser. Allowing for remote operation and eliminating the requirement for serial port connections.
RCI Web Server Cutsheet
RCI Web Server Manual
AIU4 – Single Speed Antenna Interface Unit
The AIU4 is an outdoor box designed to interface an RC2500 or RC4500 to 3-Phase AC motors.
AIU4 Cutsheet
AIU4 Manual
Serial Protocol Converter
An RS-422 to RS-232 protocol converter to connect RS-232 PC serial ports to RC1500, RC2000 and RC2500 Satellite Antenna Controllers.
Serial Protocol Converter Instructions
RC2500 Resolver Interface Using Synchro Cabling
RC2500 Resolver Interface Using Synchro Cabling.pdf
RC2500 Resolver Mounting Hardware
This file describes the hardware required and procedures necessary for mounting the RC2500 antenna controller to the resolver. RC2500 Resolver Mounting Hardware.pdf
RC2500 Resolver Mounting Hardware (Datasheet)
This is the datasheet for the Synchro-Brushless Resolver. RC2500 Resolver Mounting Hardware (Datasheet).pdf
16-Bit Resolver
Write up describing the 16-bit resolver used by RCI controllers.
MOOG Part Number: 11-BHW-48F/J040
16-Bit Resolver Cutsheet
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Software
RC2500
This is a Set of files that comes with the RC2500 series of antenna controllers. RC2500.Zip
RC2500
This file contains the program that controls the serial communications for the RC2500 antenna controller and runs in Windows. Winrc2500demo104.exe
RC2500 MIB
Management Information Base for RC2500 Antenna Controllers RC2500.MIB
ACU Finder App
This program will help find any RCI antenna controller on the local LAN by using broadcast pings.
ACU Finder
UDP Test Program
Sample program for developing IP/UDP based Monitor and Control systems.
UDP Test
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Additional Resources
Inclined Orbit Tracking Satellite Antenna Controllers
Describes the inclined orbit satellite tracking algorithms employed by the RC1500, RC2000, and RC2500 Satellite Antenna Controllers. Inclined Orbit Tracking Satellite Antenna Controllers
EPROM Update Instructions
Instructions for updating the EPROM in the RC1500, RC2000 and RC2500 Satellite Antenna Controllers. EPROM Update Instructions
RC2500 Interface Specifications
RC2500 Interface Specifications.pdf
RC2500 AIU Board Set
This file contains two sections, one describing the interface and the other describing the board set. The section of this document titled ‘RC2500 Interface to the AIU’ provides a detailed description of the interface of the RC2500 to an Antenna Interface Unit (AIU). This document also describes a board set that is available from Research Concepts that can be used to construct an AIU. RC2500 AIU Board Set.pdf
RC2500 Antenna Controller Resolver Mounting Hardware
RC2500 Antenna Controller Resolver Mounting Hardware.pdf
RC2500 Resolver Interface Using Synchro Cabling
RC2500 Resolver Interface Using Synchro Cabling.pdf
RC2500 AIU Board Set (Schematic)
This file contain the schematics of the RC2500 AIU Boardset. This boardset can be used to construct an AIU for the RC2500. RC2500 AIU Board Set (Schematic).pdf
RC2500 AIU Board Set Limit Switch Circuit Overview
This file contains the limit switch circuit for the AIU for the RC2500. RC2500 AIU Board Set Limit Switch Circuit Overview .pdf
Motorized Feed Control Boards for the RC2500
This file describes the optional motorized feed control boards for the RC2500 antenna controller. Motorized Feed Control Boards for the RC2500.pdf
RC2500 Resolver Mounting Hardware
This file describes the hardware required and procedures necessary for mounting the RC2500 antenna controller to the resolver. RC2500 Resolver Mounting Hardware.pdf
RC2500 Resolver Mounting Hardware (Datasheet)
This is the datasheet for the Synchro-Brushless Resolver. RC2500 Resolver Mounting Hardware (Datasheet).pdf
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