Cutsheets

RC1500A cut sheet

RC1500A Single-Axis Satellite Antenna Controller. RC1500A Cutsheet

RC1500B cut sheet

RC1500B Single-Axis Inclined Orbit Satellite Tracker. RC1500B Cutsheet

Rotating Feed Drive cut sheet

Motorized feed control option for the RC1500 and RC2000 Satellite Antenna Controllers.
Rotating Feed Drive Cutsheet

RCI Web Server cut sheet

Easy to use Ethernet remote control option for RC1500, RC2000, RC2500 and RC3000 Satellite Antenna Controllers. RCI Web Server Cutsheet

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Manuals

RC1500A Manual

Contains the installation, configuration and operating instructions for the RC1500A Single-Axis Satellite Antenna Controller. RC1500A Manual

RCI Web Server Manual

Contains the installation, configuration and operating instructions for the RCI Web Server. RCI Web Server Manual

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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

Rotating Feed Drive

The rotating feed drive option allows for control of feeds that employ a 24VDC motor and potentiometer feedback. This option can be added to both the RC1500 and RC2000 product lines.
Rotating Feed Drive Cutsheet Rotating Feed Drive Installation Instructions

Actuator Cable

The perfect cable for connecting an RC1500 or RC2000 Satellite Antenna Controller to a single low voltage, DC linear actuator with pulse type position encoders. Actuator Cable CBL-2_16-3_18

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

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Software

RC1500

This file contains the demo program that controls the serial communications for the RC1500 antenna controller and runs in Windows. WinRC1500demo.zip

RC1500 MIB

Management Information Base for RC1500 Antenna Controllers RC1500.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

90VDC or 180VDC motors used with the RC1500 or RC2000

Describes a method for interfacing the RC1500 and RC2000 antenna controllers to antennas which are powered by 90 Volt or 180 Volt DC motors. Large Motor Antennas used with the RC1500 or RC2000

Controller retrofit for Comtech 3.8 Meter Antenna

Describes how to replace a Comtech EC6 and EC8 controller using RC1500 and RC2000 Satellite Antenna ControllersController retrofit for Comtech 3.8 Meter Antenna

EPROM Update Instructions

Instructions for updating the EPROM in the RC1500, RC2000 and RC2500 Satellite Antenna Controllers. EPROM Update Instructions

RC1500 Legacy Items

The following links contain legacy White Papers and software for the RC1500 Satellite Antenna Controller. Single Axis Tracking with the RC1500B RC1500 Antenna Controller Implementation Computer Control of Satellite Antennas RC1500B Quickstart Guide Interfacing an iDirect Modem to Inclined Orbit Tracking Antenna Controller RC1500B Antenna Controller Drawing RC1500 Preliminary

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