AvL Technologies AAQ Controller
About
The AvL Technologies AAQ Controller connector enables DataMiner to monitor AvL Technologies' Antenna Acquisition and Pointing (AAQ) systems. It communicates with the device using SNMPv2, providing real-time access to system state, health, positioning, and configuration data. The connector retrieves information such as antenna position, motor status, limit switches, GPS data, and more, allowing for comprehensive remote monitoring of the antenna system.
Configuration
Connections
SNMP Connection
This connector uses a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) connection and requires the following input during element creation:
- IP address/host: The polling IP or URL of the destination.
SNMP Settings:
- Port number: The port of the connected device, by default 161.
- Get community string: The community string used when reading values from the device (default: public).
- Set community string: The community string used when setting values on the device (default: private).
Web Interface
The web interface of the device is only accessible when the client machine has network access to the product.
How to Use
The connector provides a structured view of the AvL AAQ Controller, with dedicated pages for System, Azimuth, Elevation, Polarity, Wing, and GPS data. Each page displays real-time values for key parameters such as position, health, limit switches, and motor status.
The connector uses SNMPv2 polling to retrieve all data; no SNMP traps are processed.
On the System page, you can view the current system state, check if the antenna is homed, and see if the signal is locked. This allows you to quickly assess the operational status of the antenna system.
The Azimuth and Elevation pages display the current positions and the status of limit switches. For example, you can verify if the antenna is stowed or if any axis has reached its movement limit, which is essential for safe operation.
On the Polarity and Wing pages, you can monitor the health and initialization status of the motors, as well as the deployment state of reflector wings. This helps in identifying hardware issues or misconfigurations.
The GPS page provides real-time information about the antenna's location, heading, pitch, and roll, which is useful for mobile or transportable systems.
All relevant alarms are automatically generated based on parameter thresholds and status values as defined in the protocol.