S3 Satcom SATSIO
This protocol monitors the activity of the S3 Satcom SATSIO device. Communication with the device happens via a proprietary serial protocol.
The S3 Satcom SATSIO is an antenna controller unit capable of both NORAD tracking and conventional step tracking of small antennas.
About
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 | v1.xx and v2.xx |
System Info
| Range | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant | Linked Components | Exported Components |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | No | Yes | - | - |
Configuration
Connections
Serial Main Connection
This connector uses a serial connection and requires the following input during element creation:
SERIAL CONNECTION:
- Direct connection:
- Baudrate: Baudrate specified in the manual of the device.
- Databits: Databits specified in the manual of the device.
- Stopbits: Stopbits specified in the manual of the device.
- Parity: Parity specified in the manual of the device.
- FlowControl: FlowControl specified in the manual of the device.
- Interface connection:
- IP address/host: The polling IP of the device.
- IP port: The IP port of the device.
- Bus address: The bus address of the device.
Web Interface
The web interface is only accessible when the client machine has network access to the product.
How to use
The element created using this protocol has the following data pages:
- General: Displays general information such as the Current Satellite being tracked, the Beacon Receiver Level and the satellite position.
- Antenna Controller: Allows you to configure the antenna controller, e.g., set the Tracking Mode or select the Satellite.
- Setup-1: Allows you to set the Site Coordinates, and configure the Beacon Options and Tracking Options.
- Setup-2: Displays the Motors and Polarisation Options and Encoder Offsets and Soft Limits.
- Parallel I-O: Displays the Opto-Isolated Inputs and the Relay Outputs Tables.
- Environmental Status: Displays environmental alarms and data of the device.