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cursor moves to the next location; the 10’s place. Using the same
procedure as before; select the value with the CCW and CW buttons
and then press the Mode button when the correct number is
displayed. The 1’s place value is now selected; select the value and
press the Mode button. The current heading is now saved to
memory and the new heading is displayed. If you make an error, just
repeat the process by Power Cycling the controller.
Configuration Settings
There are 3 Power-On Configuration Settings classes:
•
Antenna Configuration
•
Sensor Configuration
o
Set Declination
o
Set Sensor Pitch Offset
•
Change Baud Rate
To change any of the 3 Power-On Configuration values, press and
hold the “CCW” button and turn ON the controller. A menu choice
will be displayed. Press the button that corresponds to the function
for which you wish to make a change.
Antenna
Configuration
The Rotor controller will stop the rotation on the degree position
requested when turning in the Automatic Mode and the Remote
Control Mode. It you notice turn inaccuracies you can adjust the
system response by setting the Antenna calibration to 1 of 3 different
timing modes. Small turning errors can occur due the nature of a
small, low power system. Differences in the antenna systems mass
and cabling load can cause motor stop and start times to vary. These
errors are less than 1/10 of a degree, but over time, errors of a
degree or more can be seen based on external environmental
influences.
To set the Controller to one of the 2 optional timing modes, do the
following; turn ON the controller and when the “Portable Rotation”
message is displayed, hold down the CW button [right button].
Continue holding the button until the “Config / AC MD BR” message
is displayed then release the buttons. When using the
Magnetometer option, it is recommended to use the Default setting.
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ComErr01
NStatACK
Rotor unit failed to respond to a Calibrate
command.
ComErr02
No ACK
Rotor unit failed to respond to an Az/EL Move
Command
ComErr03
No ACK
Rotor unit failed to respond to a Stop command
ComErr04
No ACK
Rotor unit failed to respond to a Set AZ or El
position command
ComErr05
No ACK
Rotor unit failed to respond to a Get AZ or El
position command
ComErr06
No ACK
Rotor unit failed to respond to a Get Status
command
HALTING!
LowVolts
Input voltage is below minimum operating range of 11.50
VDC. System has stopped motor operations and is now
faulted. Turn off the system and resolve under voltage
problem.
