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Starkville, MS 39759 USA

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(662) 323-9538 FAX: (662) 323-6551

CD-4511 / CD-4511X

Antenna Rotator CD-451I

has 110 VAC Controller CD-

45IIX has 220 VAC Controller

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The CD-45-II Rotator consists of a bell-type rotator,
a metered control unit and the necessary mounting
hardware. The rotator is designed to mount on a
plate inside a tower or on a mast. The rotator unit
must be wired to the control unit with a 7 or 8 wire
cable. The control unit must be placed inside the
house or another protected location.

The CD-45-II now features a NEW 8 pin connector
on the rear panel of the control unit for easy
connection to your cable.

Included with this product are the following:

A. Instruction Manual
B. Rotator Unit

C. Controller Unit

D. Mounting Hardware Pack E.

Due to the wide variety of towers available, each
installation will have different requirements. The
gauge of the cable to connect the control unit to the
rotator depends upon the distance between the
rotator and control. The longer the distance, the
larger the diameter of the wire required. Various
antennas or beams require different installation
methods. For this reason, the owner must procure
the remainder of the ,components after checking
their compatibility. In general, these will be:

A. The beam or antenna desired and a suitable

antenna mast

B. A tower or other mechanism to position the

rotator and beam for safe and effective rotation
(see CAUTIONS):

C. 7-wire cable to connect the control to the rotator

(see Section V).

D. Coaxial cable to connect the beam to the

communications equipment.

E. Appropriate guy wires as required.

F.

Ground Hardware.

Figure 1

Rotator and Control Unit

Summary of Contents for CD-4511

Page 1: ...on Manual B Rotator Unit C Controller Unit D Mounting Hardware Pack E Due to the wide variety of towers available each installation will have different requirements The gauge of the cable to connect the control unit to the rotator depends upon the distance between the rotator and control The longer the distance the larger the diameter of the wire required Various antennas or beams require differen...

Page 2: ...otected Meter Transformer 120 VAC 23 VAC Optional 220 VAC 23 VAC continuous duty Meter DC Voltmeter 1000 ohms volts 1 MA full scale Meter Scale Direct Reading North centered 5 degree increments Optional Direct Reading South centered 5 degree increments Maxumim Antenna Size A Tower mounted as per Figure 3 8 5 square feet 79 sq m of wind surface area B Outside tower or mast mounted as per Fig 5 or 7...

Page 3: ...gh wind see Unbalanced Weight and Wind Pressure 2 An Outside Tower Mount as per Figure 7 is the best type of installation when not using an inside tower mount The rotator is not as well protected but the installation is simpler 3 A telescoping or other type mast as shown in Figure 6 can also be used The lower mast support is required for this installation There are variations of mounting generally...

Page 4: ...r is unterminated However if an 8 wire cable is used the Ham IV rotator can be installed at a later time without changing the cable or control If the Hy Gain Ham IV is required due to a larger antenna being installed it will only be necessary to purchase the Ham 1V Rotator Part Number 5137201 The control units and cable requirements are identical therefore only the installation of the heavier duty...

Page 5: ...shing Note that the tower plate must be cut out to allow the connecting cable to pass through the plate 2 Reattach the wires in the same manner as used in the trial assembly and secure the wires to the tower in such a manner that the wires will not be strained 3 The rotator is attached to the tower plate by means of fourbolts and lockwashers see Figure 3 Spacer washers must be used between the rot...

Page 6: ...ly to approximately 100 inch pounds of torque 8 Return the rotator to the full CW S position Mount the beam pointing South The coaxial cable should be looped in such a manner that it will not foul or tangle when the beam turns around in a circle to the full 3600 counterclockwise position The antenna rotates S to F counterclockwise on the first turn therefore slack should wrap counterclockwise arou...

Page 7: ...minals on the rotator See Figure 4 3 Tape the rotator control cable to the mast at points 18 to 24 apart 4 Connect the antenna cable to the antenna follow manufacturer s recommendation Make sure you have enough slack for the 360 rotation The antenna rotates S to E counterclockwise during its first turn therefore slack should wrap counterclockwise around the mast See Figure 6 5 Attach the mast guy ...

Page 8: ...Figure 6 Mast Mounted Rotator Figure 7 Rotator Mounted on Tower Top Plate ...

Page 9: ...ly drilled A fifth hole must be drilled to cut to clear the control cable 3 Connect the control cable to the rotator after pass ing it through the tower plate Tighten the mounting bolts securely 4 Assemble the mast and antenna to the top of the rotator using the U bolts nuts and lockwashers through the rotator and clamps as shown in Figure 7 The maximum mast diameter that may be used is 2 1 16 O D...

Page 10: ...s operation the thermal switch comes into play This protective device in the transformer automatically shuts off power if the rotator is used continuously for too long It will automatically reset after 10 minutes 1 Tom the Control Unit Power ON with the upper right ON OFF switch The meter should be illuminated and the needle should be to the right 2 Depress the brake lever center and hold Depress ...

Page 11: ...e in the exact sequence as they were removed 3 Remove the top and bottom covers 4 Slip the lamp and holder off the lamp holder bracket Loosen the hex nut on the transformer that is holding the lamp holder bracket and swing the bracket clear of the wires leading to the printed circuit board If your beam was installed originally using the CD 45II with a North center scale the antenna mast must be lo...

Page 12: ...ifferent oper ating voltages This results in sluggish or non operating performance burned out motors overheated transformers and burned out rotator potentiometers etc Most operational difficulties with rotators are traceable to broken shorted or grounded wires usually at the terminal strips Time spent in cutting the leads to exact lengths tinning forming and wrapping around terminals cutting insul...

Page 13: ...e power transformer which could cause the line fuse to blow or overload the rectifier circuit so that the 1 8 amp fuse blows For full explanations refer to Figure 8 HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS Be sure to check your rotator cable for shorting open circuits incorrect wiring intermittent connections shorted terminals poor lead dress at terminals rodent damage and mast support or thrust b i bi di 1 Voltages w...

Page 14: ...of control wires for loose connections caused by wind 2 Tape down control cable securely all the way to rotator 3 Check motor winding through control cable as outlined in Table 2 4 Check cable between leads Static lightning charges or direct hits will cause carbon arcs in control cable at numerous spots along the cable that cannot be seen This resistive path will break down with voltage applied to...

Page 15: ...id 9 18 520057 Screw 6 32 x 3 8 Pan Head 1 19 567105 Washer 1 20 640076 Socket 8 pin 1 21 5088400 Lever Switch for S 3 S 4 S 5 1 22 450403 Relief Strain Heyco 3772 220 V version 2 23 506665 Screw 6 32 x 1 4 round head 2 24 560068 Washer Back up 220V version 1 25 1073501 Transformer Power 220V version 1 26 1073301 Transformer Power 120V version 1 27 5020200 Transformer Meter 220V version 1 28 50177...

Page 16: ...Part No No Description Qty 40 506325 Bolt Hex Head 1 4 20 x 3 4 1 41 567110 Lockwasher Int 1 4 2 42 567120 Flatwasher 1 4 2 43 556960 Nut Hex 1 4 20 1 44 550029 Nut Wing 1 4 20 1 45 710083 Holder Bulb 1 46 567125 Lockwasher 10 Internal 4 Figure 9 Wiring Schematic ...

Page 17: ...Figure 11 Control Unit Back View Figure 10 Control Unit Top View ...

Page 18: ...6 Motor Assy l 25 5039800 Board Terminal 1 30 5105700 Screw 12 24 x 3 4 4 5042510 Accessory Kit 1 51 107632061 Screw round head 2 52 110820035 Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 4 53 5035100 Clamp mast 4 54 5035200 U bolt 4 55 5050200 Flat washer 4 56 5091400 Grommet 1 57 5033900 Terminal cover 1 58 556960 1 4 20 Nut 8 59 567115 1 4 split lockwasher 12 870598 Parts Pack Connectors 1 60 640077 Plug cinch 8 pin 1 ...

Page 19: ...Figure 13 Overall View of CD 45II Rotator ...

Page 20: ...Figure 14 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 21: ...d no liability is assumed by Hy Gain as to its accuracy or completeness Changes maybe made from time to time so the user should verify all factors that may be critical This information is not to be construed as to authorizing or advising use of any patented invention HOLES TO BE 17 64 CLEARANCE DRILL ...

Page 22: ...r warranty provided the product is returned postage prepaid to Hy Gain with a personal check cashiers check or money order for 8 00 covering postage and handling 3 Under no circumstances is Hy Gain liable for consequential damages to person or property by the use of any Hy Gain products 4 Out of warranty Service Hy Gain will repair any out of warranty product provided the unit is shipped prepaid A...

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