General Dynamics 500 Tracking Receiver
This is a serial connector that shows the status of the different parameters of a General Dynamics 500 Series Analog Tracking Receiver.
About
The General Dynamics 500 Series Analog Tracking Receiver has 2 models:
- The Model 520 is a high-performance pseudo-monopulse tracking receiver using an analog signal.
- The Model 550 is a general-purpose pseudo-monopulse tracking receiver employing digital signal detection and offering beacon power spectrum displays and internal BDC options.
The connector communicates via serial communication.
Version Info
| Range | Description | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | Initial version | No | Yes |
Product Info
| Range | Supported Firmware Version |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | D.3.1.2 |
Installation and Configuration
Creation
Serial main connection
This connector uses a serial connection and requires the following input during element creation:
Serial Connection:
- IP address/host: The polling IP of the device, e.g., 10.11.12.13.
Serial Settings:
- Port number: The port of the connected device. Default port: 5060.
- Type of port: UDP/IP.
Usage
General Page
This page contains general information, such as Software Revision, Hardware Revision, Local/Remote Control, etc.
There are also several page buttons, which open the following subpages:
- Faults: Contains Faults Status Information, such as Temperature, PLL, Track, Autophase Status, etc.
- Spurs: Contains the Spurs Table, which contains parameters such as Spur Start Frequency, Correction Frequency, etc. This table allows you to correct spurious signals.
- Bands: Contains the Bands Table, which is used to operate the RF Chain, as well as parameters such as Band Start Frequency, Local Oscillator Frequency, etc.
Receiver Page
This page contains configuration and status information about the receiver, with parameters such as the Voltage Controller Oscillator, the Narrow Band Sweep Width, and the Beacon Control.
From version 1.0.0.2 onwards, a number of additional parameters are available on this page. These include frequency-related parameters, BITE Generator information, and three new configuration sections, related to IP/Serial, the Sum ADC channel and the Error DAC channel.
In order to properly configure the Serial parameters or the Sum ADC parameters, select a value and then use the Send to Receiver button to send the configuration to the tracking receiver. You do not need to fill in all values in the sections. If a value isn't filled in, the current value will be used to configure the tracking receiver.
Monopulse Page
This page shows information and allows you to change settings that relate to Monopulse-only tracking receivers. It contains parameters such as Scanning Mode, XEL Axis Tracking Slope, XEL Axis Phase Shifter, etc.
It also contains buttons to Clear the Track Fault and to start the XEL Autophase or EL Autophase process.
I/O Status Page
This page contains information about the current I/O of the tracking receiver. It includes parameters such as the Tracking Unit Temperature and the Signal Strength.