FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
“PWR” ROCKER SWITCH
Located in the lower left hand corner of
the front panel, this button controls AC
power to the unit.
DIGITAL DISPLAY
The digital display panel shows (from left
to right):
MODE, SPEED, and
HEADING / PROGRAMMING
data.
Display Digit:
#1: (full left): shows the selected MODE for operation or programming.
#2: Indicates the positioner travel SPEED in relative numbers from 0 to 9.
#3, Indicates, an ”L” for a Limit zone or a digit when programming in a high gear ratio.
#4, 5, 6, 7: Indicates HEADINGS, Azimuth or Elevation, in degrees and programming
data.
MODE BUTTONS
The Mode buttons are used to cycle through and select among 3 operational or "RUN"
modes, and 17 "PROGRAM" mode positions. See RUN MODES and PROGRAM
MODE details following this section.
“SPEED” BUTTONS
The speed buttons control the positioner's rate of speed in relative increments. "1" is
the slowest speed, "9" is the fastest. ‘0’ IS DISPLAYED WHEN THE ROTATOR IS
NOT MOVING. The top button increases the speed, the lower button decreases speed.
Lowest speed available DEFAULTS TO 1 but can be set to any number between 1 and
9 in program mode P5. Speeds can be altered for travel in any of the run modes, but
must be returned to speed 9 for full speed and full ramp functions.
“CW" (“UP”) and "CCW” (“DOWN“) BUTTONS
The "CW" and "CCW" buttons activate the positioner directly in Mode 0, Mode 1 and
Mode 2. These buttons also are used in the PROGRAMMING MODE to make
changes to factory defaults and for selecting preset headings.
NOTE: Throughout this manual you will see different words for the same item. Some
common terms would be: Sometimes we just get tired saying the same old thing.
RC-2800PX = Controller, Control box, box or unit.
DISPLAY = Readout, Heading,
ROTATOR = Positioner, Rotor
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