RUN MODE DESCRIPTIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
RUN MODES:
Modes 0, 1, AND 2 are RUN modes that activate the positioner with manual or pre-
set commands. Momentarily push either MODE button to cycle through Modes 0, 1, and 2.
MODE 0
: Manual operation mode. Pushing the CCW or DOWN button activates the rotator in the
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE direction and the HEADING count will go down. Pushing the CW or
UP button activates the rotator in the CLOCKWISE or UP direction and the HEADING count
will go up. The positioner runs while "CCW" or "CW" button is depressed, ramping up from
minimum programmed speed to the maximum (9) and stopping, WITHOUT ramp down, when
the button is released.
When reversing direction there is a 2-3 second delay before posi-
tioner activation.
This delay reduces stress on your antennas, tower and guy system.
NOTE:
Rotation direction,
i.e.,
CW / UP or CCW / DOWN is defined as if you are looking down on
the rotator / antenna from above. There is
no
automatic
speed ramp down
when operating
in Mode 0 EXCEPT AS YOU APPROACH A LIMIT. Small movements of positioner may not
allow full speed to be reached.
(Special programming will soon be available at our web site (www.m2inc.com) that can be
downloaded directly into your RC-2800PX to reduce the ’reverse delay’ to .1 sec for special
applications). General updating will be available from the web site as well.
MODE 1
: Computer control or Manual preset mode. When computer control is activated, a “1”
automatically appears in the MODE # location on the display. Manually the "CW" / UP and
"CCW" / DOWN buttons can be used to select a heading on the display from the full range of
rotation. AFTER the button is released, there is a short delay before positioner activation, al-
lowing time to adjust or "bump" your selection. As the positioner begins to run, the speed
ramps up from the minimum programmed speed to the maximum. As the target heading is
approached, the speed ramps down to stop. The positioner may then "bump" several times
until within about .5 degrees of preset. To STOP or cancel a preset ANY TIME, TOUCH ei-
ther mode button.
MODE 2
: Programmable preset mode. Press the "CW" / UP and "CCW" / DOWN buttons to cycle
through 10 PRESET headings you program into Modes 20-29. Heading selections are shown on
display. After a short pause, allowing you to confirm you selection, the positioner will proceed to the
displayed heading the same as in MODE #1. Typically, these presets are programmed for frequently
used headings and / or stow positions for parking or extreme weather. TO STOP OR CANCEL A
PRESET IN MID TRAVEL TOUCH EITHER MODE BUTTON.
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