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AvL Technologies AAQ Controller

About

The AvL Technologies AAQ Controller connector is designed for DataMiner integration with AvL Technologies' Antenna Acquisition and Pointing (AAQ) systems. It provides SNMPv2-based access to system state, axis positions, motor and limit switch status, and GPS data, supporting comprehensive remote monitoring.

Key Features

  • SNMPv2-based monitoring: Real-time polling of all relevant device parameters.
  • Comprehensive status pages: System, Azimuth, Elevation, Polarity, Wing, and GPS.
  • Automatic alarm generation: Alarms based on parameter thresholds and status values.

Use Cases

Use Case 1: Remote Antenna Health Monitoring

Challenge: Ensuring continuous operational status of remote antennas.

Solution: Use the connector to monitor system state, motor health, and limit switches in real time.

Benefit: Early detection of faults and reduced downtime.

Use Case 2: Automated Safety and Positioning

Challenge: Preventing mechanical damage due to limit violations.

Solution: Monitor and alarm on stow positions and limit switch activations.

Benefit: Improved safety and reduced risk of hardware failure.

Technical Reference

Prerequisites

  • DataMiner version 10.3.0.0 - 12752 or higher.
Note

For detailed technical information, refer to our technical documentation.