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Orbitracs OPM ACU

The Orbitracs OPM ACU connector facilitates the operation and monitoring of tracking systems.

About

This connector uses SNMP to extract the relevant information used to monitor and manage Orbitracs OPM ACU events.

Version Info

Range Key Features Based on System Impact
1.0.0.x [SLC Main] Initial version - -

Product Info

Range Supported Firmware
1.0.0.x RU-5.7-202

System Info

Range DCF Integration Cassandra Compliant Linked Components Exported Components
1.0.0.x No Yes - -

Installation and configuration

Creation

SNMP Main connection

This connector uses a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) connection and requires the following input during element creation:

SNMP CONNECTION:

  • IP address/host: 80.13.26.167 (Simulation provided by the vendor)
  • Device address: not required

SNMP Settings:

  • Port number: 161
  • Get community string: public
  • Set community string: private

Usage

General

This is the default page. Here some general information is displayed. This includes the Station Name and Location (Latitude, Longitude and Altitude), UTC Clock, present pointing satellite (Orbit Position, Satellite Name and Offset (fine-pointing offset)), station Clock Status (GPS synchronized), button to force the clock synchronization.

Repointing:

  • Select Satellite drop-down list (created from the satcat.ocf file) from where an existing satellite can be selected. Saves the last selected satellite.
  • Increment arrow selection. To select a position with 0.01ø, 0.05ø or increments (West or East). Repetitive and can be mixed with the other increments commands below. To be terminated by GO for validation. Time-out of 5 sec.
  • Position Input, free orbit position input. Format "p+xxx.xx" or "p-xxx.xx". Format should be respected, insert leading zeros if needed.

Following settings are provided with page buttons:

  • Console: Console Line, allow display the on-going process after Force Sync, Repointing or Fine-pointing.
  • Maintenance: Start and operate the OPM in DOS mode.

Fine-pointing

This page contains information/options for a fine-pointing offset. OPM ACU Status: indicate if the pointing correction has been established (On Target) or if is still Moving. Offset: Indicate fine-pointing offset. Directions arrow selection (Left, Right and Up, Down) of 0.1ø increments with maximum value of 1.9ø.

The page button Console (described above) is presented too on this page.