AlfaRadio AlfaSpid MD-01, Manual

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If template 1: AZ, 2: AZ, is chosen, the motor can be controlled from either
of two ports.
The Controller display will show one or two descriptions depending on the
selected motor template:
 CONTROL A1 – motor template 1:AZ, 2:NC or 1:AZ, 2:AZ,
 CONTROL E2 – motor template 1:NC, 2:EL,
 CONTROL AE – motor template 1:AZ, 1:EL,
 CONTROL A2 – motor template 1:AZ, 2:AZ.
CONTROL parameter value:
 NONE - no external control. Motor controlled manually with buttons on
the controller.

COM 0 - external control with selected protocol. Can also be controlled
manually.

COM 1 - external control with selected protocol. Can also be controlled
manually.
 USB - controlled through USB D with selected protocol. Can also be
controlled manually.
 ETH - controlled through ETHERNET with selected protocol. Can also be
controlled manually.
5.2.9 Protocol (PROT.xx)
Communication protocol available between the controller and the control
device (for example, a PC program):
 SPID ROT1 - Standard communication for all A lfaSpid rotators and
controllers in Azimuth mode.
 SPID ROT2 - Standard communication for all A lfaSpid rotators and
controllers in Elevation / Azimuth mode.
 YAESU - YAESU mode may not support the full capability of
A
lfaSpid
rotators.
 SPID MD-01 - New communication protocol from SPID Elektronik.
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