Ethernet Node Controller for Main Reflector of Radio Telescope

Abstract

An Ethernet node controller for main reflector of radio astronomical telescope is provided. The controller completes the communication with the main control PC, as well as control and monitoring of actuators through Ethernet and embedded technology. The system is made up of embedded processor and peripheral circuit, Ethernet communication module, power management module, motor control feedback module, data storage and time module, display module, motor control module and interface circuit. The controller uses LPC2368 as the core, DM9161 as the network communication physical layer chip, FM3130 to realize of data storage and real-time clock function. Motor controller can store the control algorithm and control data. And through the Ethernet receive and process control command and control data from the control PC to implement the control of actuators. At the same time, the controller also has regular state detection and alarm function, through the manual control module to achieve positive or reversal control operation of the corresponding channel actuators motor.