Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AlfaSpid Rotator and Controller AlfaRadio
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Copyright A lfaRadio Ltd 2002-2006 2006-01 -09 www.alfaradio.ca 780.466.5779 A lfaSpid Rotator and Controller Instruction Manual.
A lfaSpid Rotator www.alfaradio.ca Page 2 Page 2 of 21 A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Cana da T 5M 1X8 780 466 5779 Introduction ......................................................................................... 3 Shipping Contents .
Page 3 of 21 www.alfaradio.ca A lfaSpid Rotator A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1 X8 The A lfaSpid rotator is an extra heavy-duty rotator designed to run large communication antennas an d comes complete with an electronic control unit.
A lfaSpid Rotator www.alfaradio.ca Page 4 Page 4 of 21 A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Cana da T 5M 1X8 780 466 5779 Buttons -Left (Decrease) -Right (Increase) -Setup -Function Ind.
Page 5 of 21 www.alfaradio.ca A lfaSpid Rotator A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1 X8 -Fuse Holder - Power Cord - Power Switch - Terminal Strip -DB-9 connector (male) -DB.
A lfaSpid Rotator www.alfaradio.ca Page 6 Page 6 of 21 A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Cana da T 5M 1X8 780 466 5779 Wiring Connections The rotator unit must be wired to the control unit with 4-wire cable.
Page 7 of 21 www.alfaradio.ca A lfaSpid Rotator A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1 X8 Bench Testing of Control Box The control box is normally expecte d to be operated from a 12 Volt DC supply; however it may be operat ed from other unregulated DC or AC sources as well.
A lfaSpid Rotator www.alfaradio.ca Page 8 Page 8 of 21 A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Cana da T 5M 1X8 780 466 5779 Since there are no mechanical limits in the rotator, it may be installed with the antenna pointing in any direction.
Page 9 of 21 www.alfaradio.ca A lfaSpid Rotator A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1 X8 Technical Note: You will need to leave su fficient coax lengt h to accommodate the additional 180 degrees of over-travel on each end of normal rotation.
A lfaSpid Rotator www.alfaradio.ca Page 10 Page 10 of 21 A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 S t. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1X8 780 466 57 79 - Normal Operations Mode In Normal Operations Mode, the and buttons cause rotation as long as the buttons are pressed.
Page 11 of 21 www.alfaradio.ca A lfaSpid Rotator A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1 X8 Setup Mode The button steps through the setup menu.
A lfaSpid Rotator www.alfaradio.ca Page 12 Page 12 of 21 A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 S t. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1X8 780 466 57 79 - Programmable Low Limit The Programmable Low Limit is a user adjustable counter- clockwise travel limit value. By increasing this value, the minimum counter-clockwise rotation travel can be restricted.
Page 13 of 21 www.alfaradio.ca A lfaSpid Rotator A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1 X8 - Program Simulation Program Simulation allows the user to set the serial communication protocol used by the rotator.
A lfaSpid Rotator www.alfaradio.ca Page 14 Page 14 of 21 A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 S t. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1X8 780 466 57 79 The optional mouse controller allows easy desktop access to the most commonly used front panel controls. These buttons are functionally equivalent to the c orresponding front panel controls.
Page 15 of 21 www.alfaradio.ca A lfaSpid Rotator A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1 X8 A lfa Radio Ltd. Trouble shouting tips Before contacting A lfaRadio Ltd. Please make the following tests:. The following are some trouble shouti ng tips, if for some reason your A lfaSpid will not operate correctly.
A lfaSpid Rotator www.alfaradio.ca Page 16 Page 16 of 21 A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 S t. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1X8 780 466 57 79 Be careful not to over wind yo ur coax with the next test, as there will be no protection from over turning. Find a small 12 volts supply which will deliver 3 to 4 amps.
Page 17 of 21 www.alfaradio.ca A lfaSpid Rotator A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1 X8 Using the A lfaSpid Rotator with LONG Cable Distances By VE6JY Since the motor uses.
A lfaSpid Rotator www.alfaradio.ca Page 18 Page 18 of 21 A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 S t. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1X8 780 466 57 79 Relays chosen should be suitable for t he proper coil voltage as well as appropriate current carrying capability.
Page 19 of 21 www.alfaradio.ca A lfaSpid Rotator A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1 X8 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY AlfaSpid Rotator and controller A lfa Radio Ltd.
A lfaSpid Rotator www.alfaradio.ca Page 20 Page 20 of 21 A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 S t. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1X8 780 466 57 79 NOTES: ________________________________ _____________________.
Page 21 of 21 www.alfaradio.ca A lfaSpid Rotator A lfa Radio Ltd. 11211 - 154 St. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5M 1 X8 Typical travel of the A lfaSpid Rotator.
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