4. Front End

4.3 Control Room

The backend systems are installed in the control room, located at the antenna's base. It is connected to the foci through the links shown in the following (red line and green line are fiber optic links) :

Fig. 4.3 : Control links

From the control room receivers, antenna and sub-reflector movement can be controlled. Moreover the new metrology system (temperature sensors) and a little antenna used for the olographic measurement of the surface can be operated.

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