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AvL Technologies Intelligent Terminal Controller Explorer

About

The AvL Technologies Intelligent Terminal Controller Explorer is a control system designed for satellite communication antennas. It manages antenna positioning, signal acquisition, and RF chain components such as receivers and modems. The device provides real-time telemetry, fault monitoring, and system diagnostics through a web-based interface and WebSocket communication, enabling precise control and reliable operation of satellite terminals in both fixed and mobile environments.

This connector integrates the AvL Technologies Intelligent Terminal Controller (ITC) Explorer into DataMiner using an HTTP connection with WebSocket-based communication for real-time data exchange.

Configuration

Connections

HTTP Connection – ITC Explorer

This connector uses an HTTP connection combined with WebSocket communication and requires the following input during element creation:

HTTP CONNECTION:

  • IP address/host: The IP address or hostname of the ITC Explorer device.
  • IP port: The port used by the web interface (typically 80 or 443).
  • Bus address: Not required.

Initialization

After element creation:

  1. Configure authentication credentials (username and password).
  2. Verify that the WebSocket connection is established.

Web Interface

The web interface is only accessible when the client machine has network access to the device.

How to Use

General Page

This page provides high-level system and antenna information:

  • Active Signal Source
  • Antenna Name
  • Bandwidth Units
  • Core Version
  • Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP)
  • Maximum Spectral Density
  • Gain-to-Noise Ratio (G/T)
  • Local Oscillator Frequency
  • Reflector Size
  • Azimuth, Elevation, Polarization
  • BUC Transmit Frequency
  • BUC Temperature
  • Position

Authentication Page

On this page, you can specify the username and password for the WebSocket connection and view the login and connection status.

Alarms Page

This page displays system faults and warnings:

  • Fault Summary
  • Warning Summary
  • Detailed reasons for Azimuth motor, Elevation motor, Polarization motor, and Transmit modules

Receiver Page

On this page, you can monitor multiple receiver types:

  • AVL Receiver:

    • Fault status and reason
    • Lock status
    • Frequency
    • Signal strength

  • Virtual Receiver:

    • Lock status
    • Frequency
    • Signal strength

  • Power Receiver:

    • Fault status
    • Lock status
    • Frequency
    • Signal strength

Modems Page

This page provides modem-related information:

  • Power Modem:

    • Fault status
    • Lock status
    • Signal strength
    • Frequency
    • Manufacturer
    • Model
    • Serial number
    • Software revision

  • Direct Modem:

    • Fault status
    • Lock status
    • Frequency
    • Signal strength
    • Manufacturer
    • Model

License Information

This page displays license status and version details for:

  • AHRS
  • Geo acquisition
  • Generic motors
  • O3b
  • Peaking methods
  • TLE package
  • Web server
  • Power receiver
  • AVL receiver

Notes

  • Communication relies on WebSockets for real-time updates; loss of WebSocket connectivity impacts data freshness.
  • Authentication must be valid for successful data retrieval.
  • Some parameters depend on active hardware modules and may not be available in all configurations.
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