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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 ...

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    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 .............................................................................. 3 Technical ...

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

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    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 Indicators -Overlap -Not currently used 7 segment 4-digit display - Multifunction display Front Panel Front Panel Front Panel Control Panel ...

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    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-9 connector (female) Rear Panel ...

  • AlfaRadio AlfaSpid Rotator and Controller - page 6

    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. The gauge of the 4-wire cable to connect the control unit to the rotator depends upon the distance between rotator and contr ...

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    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. DC or AC voltage levels between 10 and 26 Volts c ...

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    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. There is no reason to locate “TRUE NORTH” until you are ready to calibrate the control box. ...

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    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. Failure to do so can cause dam age to your coax and/or antennas. The A lfaSpid co ...

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    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. Pressing while in normal operations mode will take you to setup mode. - Half Auto Mode In Ha ...

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    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. T he display cycles through each of the setup menu items. - Programmable High Limit Default flashing “DOT” 180 - Programmable Low Limit Default not flashing “DOT” 180 - Prog ...

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    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. Use the ...

  • AlfaRadio AlfaSpid Rotator and Controller - page 13

    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. When set to emulate another brand of rotator, the AlfaSpid will respond to commands, and send responses back to the ...

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    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. - Left (Decrease) - ...

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    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. It is important t ...

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    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. ( a small 12 Volt battery will work just ...

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    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 relatively low voltage DC, a comb ination of long cable runs and/or thinner than requir ed cable may reduce the voltage at the motor to an unacceptab ...

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    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. A relay capable of 5 to 10 amps DC is adequate. The diode in series with Relay K1 is any general ...

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    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. Warrants to the user, who origina lly purchased the product, that the product will be free from defects in ma terial and workmanship for the following periods ...

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    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: ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ______ ...

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    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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