PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

Antenna Position Controller

APC400
The APC400 is an innovative rack
mountable antenna control unit that provides
two or three axis control of the antenna
motorization system.
APC400 FEATURES
• Downloadable software updates
• 63 satellite position storage

• Complete configuration through front

Antenna positioning may be accomplished panel
manually using the jog feature, or by
moving to previously stored satellite APC400TRK FEATURES
positions.
• Tracking options include Step Track,
SmarTrack® and Ephemeris Track
The APC400 interfaces to antenna
• Built-in analog and digital interface for
mounted absolute position resolvers to optional beacon receiver for SmarTrack®
determine antenna pointing angles. options
• Ability to SmarTrack® from position
When ordered with any of the available history
tracking versions, the APC400 is capable
of tracking inclined orbit satellites. • SmarTrack® utilizes ASC’s patented
three-point tracking for 25% less wear on
jacks
Tracking accuracy is typically better than
10% of the receive 3 dB beamwidth in • Completes satellite long-term orbit model
winds up to 35 mph gusting to 45 mph. in only 6 hours
• Ephemeris option includes NORAD and
Intelsat program tracking algorithms
• Automatic Look Angle Calculation
• Stand Alone Simulation Mode
 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Antenna Position Controller APC400

MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENTAL

Mounting……………………………………..Rack Mountable Operational Environment……………Indoor Use Only
Height…………………………………………2 RU Height (NEMA Compliant))
per ANSI / EIA 310-D-1992
Operational Temperature…...............0°C to 50°C, 5 - 95% Relative
Chassis Depth……………………………...10.75 in Humidity Non-Condensing
Front Panel Handle Protrusion………….1.0 in
Storage Temperature…………………20°C to +60°C, 5 - 95% Relative
Weight…………………………………….....3.0 lb Humidity Non-Condensing

ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY ALARM AND AUXILIARY

AC Input Power……….Single Phase, 100 - 250 VAC CONTACT RELAYS
50/60 Hz @ 1.5 Amps Max Maximum Load Ratings………..100 VAC @5.0 A/24 VDC @ 1.0 A
Fuse…………………….1.6 Amp Slow Blow Type (Little Fuse Position Encoding……………….Absolute, Single Speed Resolver to
(P/N 31301.6 Equivalent) Digital Conversion
Ethernet Port ………...IEEE802.3 10 Mbps / IEEE 802.3u 100 Mbps
M & C Serial Port…….RS232, DB25 Female Connector
M & C Interfaces……..SNMP and APC100 Emulation
CONFIGURATIONS
For a complete control system (less motorization package), refer to the part numbers and descriptions listed below. All systems include an
LMKVS local motor controller, handheld control unit, and absolute position resolvers for the azimuth and elevation axes. The interconnecting
control cable used between the APC400 and the local motor controller is available in lengths of 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 feet. Motorization
kits ordered separately consist of motors, limit switches, variable frequency drives and accessories are antenna size dependant. Optional
polarization drive kits are also sold separately.

CONTROLLER ONLY SYSTEM P/N DESCRIPTION

APC400 …………………Non Tracking
APC400TRK-ST………..Step Track
APC400TRK-SM ………Step Track and SmarTrack®
APC400TRK-E …………Step Track and Ephemeris
Track
APC400TRK-SE………..Step Track, SmarTrack®,
and Ephemeris Track
ACS400 ……………………APC400 with no tracking options
ACS400-XXX ……………..APC400 without tracking option
ACS400TRK-ST ………….APC400 with Step Track
ACS400TRK-ST-XXX ……APC400 with Step Track and control cable of desired length
ACS400TRK-SM…………..APC400 with Step Track and SmarTrack
ACS400TRK-SM-XXX ……APC400 with Step Track and SmarTrack. Includes control
cable of desired length
ACS400TRK-E…………….APC400 with Step Track and Ephemeris Track
ACS400TRK-E-XXX ……..APC400 with Step Track and Ephemeris Track. Includes
control cable of desired length
ACS400TRK-SE …………APC400 with Step Track, SmarTrack, and Ephemeris Track
ACS400TRK-SE-XXX …...APC400 with Step Track, SmarTrack, and Ephemeris Track.
Includes control cable of desired length

Note: -(XXX) in any system part number is replaced with the control cable length
desired, in 100 FT increments

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