AlfaRadio AlfaSpid RAK Bedienungsanleitung

lfaRadio Ltd 2002-2008 2008-01-15

www.alfaradio.ca 780.466.5779

lfaSpid Rotator and Controller

Instruction Manual

This manual is for use with units sold by

lfaRadio Ltd. of

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Units sold by others may have

different firmware and may operate from different voltages.

Last updated on September 08 2008

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Introduction ............................................................................................ 4

Shipping Contents.................................................................................. 4

Technical Data ....................................................................................... 4

Control Panel ......................................................................................... 5

Rear Panel ............................................................................................. 6

Installation.............................................................................................. 7

Bench Testing..................................................................................... 8

Resetting the Controller ......................................................................... 9

Controller Operation............................................................................. 10

Function Mode.................................................................................. 10

Normal Operations Mode ................................................................. 11

Half Auto Mode................................................................................. 11

Auto Mode ........................................................................................ 11

Preset Mode ..................................................................................... 11

Setup Mode ...................................................................................... 12

Programable High Limit .................................................................... 12

Programmable Low Limit.................................................................. 13

Programmable Reset Value ............................................................. 13

Preset 1 - 6....................................................................................... 13

Mouse Controller.................................................................................. 15

Using the AlfaSpid Rotator with LONG Cable Distances ..................... 18

Warranty .............................................................................................. 21

Notes.................................................................................................... 22

This manual is for use with units sold by

lfaRadio Ltd. of

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Units sold by others may have

different firmware and may operate from different voltages.

Last updated on September 15, 2008

Table of Contents

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The AlfaSpid rotator is an extra heavy-duty rotator designed to run large

communication antennas and comes complete with an electronic control unit. The

rotator is designed to be mounted pipe to pipe or on an optional adaptor plate for

conventional in tower mounting. It can also be mounted outside of the tower on the

mast, or used in a side mount configuration.

Rotator ..................................................................................................................1

Controller...............................................................................................................1

..............................................................................................................................1

GMA Fuses ...........................................................................................................2

Optional

Custom Mouse ......................................................................................................1

Introduction

Shi

Contents

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Buttons

-Left (Decrease)

-Right (Increase)

-Setup

-Function

Indicators

-Overlap

-Not currently used

7 segment 4-digit display

- Multifunction display

Front PanelFront PanelFront Panel

Control Panel

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-Fuse Holder - Power Cord - Power Switch

- Terminal Strip 4 Pin Connector

-DB-9 connector (female) -DB-9 connector (male)

Female for CPU / RS232 Male for AlfaSpid Mouse

Rear Panel

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Wiring Connections

The rotator unit must be wired to the control unit with 4-wire cable. The gauge of

the 4-wire cable to connect the control unit to the rotator depends upon the distance

between rotator and controller. The wire for the impulse sensing may be quite thin -

#22 or similar, even for relatively long distances.

Length Gauge Motor

10 m (32') #18 (1.19 mm)

30 m (100') #16 (1.42 mm)

60 m (200') #14 (1.75 mm)

Remove cover from the motor body as shown and make connections as follows:

1 Motor Drive to 1 on controller terminal

2 Motor Drive to 2 on controller terminal

3 Impulse Sense to 3 on controller terminal

4 Impulse Sense to 4 on controller terminal

We suggest that the coax from the antenna be made with extra length to allow for

the “Over Travel” 720 degrees in total. You may wish to also allow for the coax to

come off the “South” side of the tower ( 180 degrees ).

CAUTION!:

Do not accidentally switch

the motor wires with the

impulse wires. Damage to the

control unit may occur!

Installation

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Bench Testing of Control Box

The control box is normally expected to be operated from a 12 Volt DC supply;

however it may be operated from other unregulated DC or AC sources as well. DC

or AC voltage levels between 10 and 26 Volts capable of at least 5 Amps are

acceptable, typically 12 or 14 Volts.

The polarity of the power to the control box input leads is not critical for D.C.

operation; a diode rectifier on the input will provide the proper polarity to the

electronics and provide reverse polarity protection as well as A.C. operation.

TIP: Because of several steering diodes in the motor path, the voltage delivered

to the motor (neglecting wire loss) will be about 1.4 volts less than the power supply

voltage. For longer runs and/or thin wiring a higher voltage (up to approx 24V) to

the control unit is beneficial. A simple way to estimate if the voltage to the motor is

adequate is by timing the rotation. Under no or a very small load, the 360 degree

rotation time with 12V DC at the motor is about 120 second (2 minutes). With 24 V

DC is about 60 second (1 minute). A DC Ammeter in the motor lead is also useful,

it should indicate between 1 and 3 amps with a small load. On windy days or heavy

load, the current may fluctuate up to 3 to 5 amps.

Notes – testing and troubleshooting

Pressing should make the rotator move clockwise. Pressing should make the

rotator move counter-clockwise. If rotation is reversed, switch lines 1 and 2 on the

back of the controller.

Impulse sense lines (3 & 4) have no polarity concerns.

Part of the protection circuitry involves removing motor power if the controller

receives no sense indication. If the motor turns for a few seconds and then you

hear the relay in the control box drop out, the motor has either stalled or there is a

problem in the impulse sense wiring.

It is highly recommended to ground the Control Box.

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Since there are no mechanical limits in the rotator, it may be installed with the

antenna pointing in any direction. There is no reason to locate “TRUE NORTH”

until you are ready to calibrate the control box. Use the controller to position the

antenna to physically point north, then reset the controller as follows:

Turn the unit OFF. Then while holding the button depressed turn control unit

back on. This will now show on the display. The controller is now set for

North.

Display adjustment:

Press the button to cycle thru to the normal (i.e. blank) setting until you see the

display after P5 X, (X is the mode for computer interface) It will be blinking. The

display shows the normal degree reading i.e. 30 degrees, with the left or right

arrows the display reading can be changed with out turning the rotator in this mode,

this feature can be used if, for any reason, the direction of the antenna becomes

incorrect. This may be caused by antenna to mast slippage or incorrect initial

alignment. The Rotator to mast will not slip unless there is improper installation.

See Heading Adjust (numbers blinking) else where in this document.

IMPORTANT:

The AlfaSpid rotator is now set at the counter-clockwise end of its normal rotation

range. Normal rotation range is in a clockwise direction for 360 degrees.

From the reset position, you can rotate counter-clockwise an additional 180 degrees

in over-travel, as well 360 degrees clockwise, plus an additional 180 degrees into

clockwise over-travel.

Counter-clockwise over-travel is indicated by a steady dot above the over-travel

icon. Rotation past 359 degrees into the clockwise over-travel is indicated by a

blinking dot above the over-travel icon.

Technical Note:

Resettin

the Controller

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You will need to leave sufficient coax length to accommodate the additional 180

degrees of over-travel on each end of normal rotation. Failure to do so can cause

damage to your coax and/or antennas.

The AlfaSpid controller has multiple modes of operation. You will need to become

familiar with these modes to be able to make full use of your rotator.

Function Mode

The button steps through the function menus. The leftmost character on the

display indicates the function mode you are currently in.

- Normal Operations Mode

- Half Auto Mode

- Auto Mode

- Preset Mode

Controller O

eration

The 0 in the displays to

the left will be replaced by your

actual beam heading

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- Normal Operations Mode

In Normal Operations Mode, the and buttons cause rotation as long as the

buttons are pressed. Pressing while in normal operations mode will take you

to setup mode.

- Half Auto Mode

In Half Auto Mode, the and buttons can be used to pre-select the desired

beam heading. The heading displayed on the controller will rapidly change in

the direction of desired rotation. Once the desired beam heading is shown on

the display, release the key. Approximately ½ of a second after no key presses

have been detected, the display will revert back to the actual beam heading, and

rotation towards the desired heading will take place. Pressing any key while in

transit to the desired heading will cancel the action.

- Auto Mode

In Auto Mode, the controller will respond to commands from control software

running on an attached computer. The and buttons can still be used as a

manual override.

- Preset Mode (requires optional mouse)

In Preset Mode, the and buttons cause rotation as long as the buttons are

pressed. With the optional mouse attached, the six preset buttons can be used

to select a desired beam heading. Preset beam heading values are set in Setup

Mode

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