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Introduction
Thank you for the purchase of the Portable Rotation 12 Volt Dual Axis
Portable Rotator system, Model 12PRSAT.
This system is designed with a simple to use user interface allowing
easy operation while still offering advanced features like ‘Auto Turn,’
‘Any-Direction Calibration’ and Remote Computer Control. The
12PRSAT is a 12 Volt DC portable dual axis rotor system designed for
portable satellite operations. The system is designed to support a
dual antenna (VHF / UHF) installation; one antenna on each arm for a
total balanced load of 8 pounds.
Key Features and Specifications
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Nominal Az/El rotation speed of 1 RPM, or 6 degrees per-second
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3 button user interface with backlight 2x8 character LCD and 2
Notification LEDs on the Hand-held Controller and Audio
annunciation for Reset and Return to Home conditions.
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Full +/- 540 degree Azimuth rotation with 1 degree minimum
movement
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180 degree Elevation movement – Limited from 0 to 180 degree. 1
degree minimum movement / resolution
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Pulse-width modulation motor control with two user-controlled
turning speeds
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3 Modes of operation:
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Manual antenna movement
o
Automatic antenna movement
o
Remote computer controlled movement
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Integrated Magnetometer system provides Auto Antenna Calibration
and return to Home Position accuracy
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User programmable Vanity Display message
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‘Any-Direction Calibration’ offering easy antenna system deployment
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Antenna Rotation Jam detection with auto stop
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USB Computer interface supporting the GS232A Az/El Rotator Control
Protocol.
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12.0 Volt to 14 Volt DC Operation (13.0 Volts DC Nominal)
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170 mA idle current, less than 500mA normal turning current at 12.5
Volts DC, both axis – Power Supply reserve capacity minimum of 1.5
Amp
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50 Foot 4 conductor rotor cable – Minimum wire gauge s:ize: 18 AWG
– Max length supported : 100 Feet
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Quick User Reference
USB Computer Control Port
4 Conductor
Rotor Cable
Connection
On/Off
Switch
12VDC
Power
Multifunction Button s
Press to Turn Counter Clockwise
Press to Turn Clockwise or Up
While Pressing CCW or CW in Manual turn
Mode, press to turn at full turn rate
- Use CCW and CW to set values using
MODE Button.
- Step through 100s, to 10s, to 1s. After
entering 1s value, auto turn starts.
Press and hold for 1 Second
Then select:
- Manual Turn Azimuth
- Manual Turn Elevation
- Enter AutoTurn Mode
Fault LED turns on if Rotation is
blocked. Will flash when sending
data in Remote Mode
Turn LED turns on during
any Turn operation
Backlighted 2x8 LCD with User
Programmable Top Line
Press all 3 buttons with power on to
read Power supply Voltage, GPS
position, or force an Auto Calibrate
operation if options are installed
Single ‘Beep’ Tone – Power On Reset or Reset or Rest caused by Motor Controller
turn Failure.
Dual ‘Beep” Tone – Return to Home operation has completed successfully.
