
gate mounting location. If the needle of the compass experiences deviations as it is lowered to
the proposed mounting location it indicates that there are either external magnetic fields or
concentrations of ferrous metals in the vicinity of the proposed flux gate mounting location.
Please refer to the attached drawing for the dimensions of the flux gate sensor housing.
GPS Receiver Placement
The GPS receiver/antenna assembly portion of the RC3000GPS option must be placed on the
roof of the vehicle with a clear view of the sky. The GPS is a computer-mouse shaped device
approximately 3.5 inches by 2.25 inches by 1 inch in size. The RC3000GPS antenna is supplied
with a 3.2 inch by 4.3 inch mounting plate which attaches to the bottom of the antenna and
allows the GPS to be mounted flat on the truck roof. Four #8 screws (not supplied) aligned in a
2.86 inch x 2.50 inch rectangular pattern hold the plate down. Also supplied with the GPS is a
marine mount that will allow it to be mounted to a 1” diameter mast with 14 threads per inch.
Please refer to the accompanying GPS mounting diagrams.
230 Volt Operation
The RC3000A can operate from 115VAC or 230VAC 50 – 60 HZ. A voltage switch is located in
the power entry switch. The RC3000B may be ordered in 115 or 230 VAC line voltage
configurations. If 230 VAC operation is desired, 90 or 180 volt DC motors may be used for the
azimuth and elevation axis (specify motor voltage). A 12 volt motor should still be used for the
polarization axis.
Physical Characteristics
The RC3000 is designed for rack mounting. The dimensions are 19" x 3.5" x 17.5" (width x
height x depth). The weight of the RC3000A is 19 lbs. The RC3000B weights 13lbs. The liquid
crystal display (LCD) used with the unit is designed for viewing from a 6 o'clock position. This
means that the controller should be mounted above eye level of the operator. An LCD module
designed for a 12 o'clock viewing angle is also available.
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