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Specifications
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12.0 Volt to 14 Volt DC Operation (13.0 Volt Nominal)
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150ma idle current
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Maximum Antenna load of 10 LBS
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Rotor Head weight, including 18 inch arms: 7.5 lbs
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Controller Weight: 8 Ounces
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4 conductor rotor cable – Minimum Gauge Size of 18 – Max Length supported
– 100 Feet
Limitations
The 12PRSAT Az/El Rotor unit is not designed for permanent outside installation. The
system is designed to be used for portable operations with antennas like what is sold
by companies like Arrow, Elk Antennas. Non portable antennas like those offered by
M2 can also be used as long as the maximum weight limitation is not reached.
Exceeding the specified maximum antenna weight may damage the Rotor Unit and will
void all expressed or implied warranties. Using oversized antennas will cause tracking
failures. It is not designed to withstand long term harsh and extremely wet winter
conditions.
Don’t:
Install Antennas Heavier than 8 pounds
Operate with off center loading; make sure the antenna is balanced at the
rotor mounting points
Leave Rotor in extreme wet environments for extended times or in high wind
conditions
Manually force the movement of the antenna system, you will damage the
mechanical system
Included Items
The following items are included as part of the Portable Rotator system:
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1 - 12PRSAT Portable Antenna Az/El Rotor Controller
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1 - 12PRSAT Portable Antenna Az and El Rotor Mast Units
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‘U’ Bolt hardware to attach Rotor Unit to antenna mast
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2 – 18 inch long fiberglass cross bars
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1 - 50 Ft - 4 conductor shielded cable with screw type connectors
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4 – 6 inch Velcro cable ties
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1 - 6 Foot Pigtail Power cable (2.1mm x 5.5mm, Center Pin Positive)
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1 - 3 Foot USB Cable
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1 - Small Magnetic Compass
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1 - Extra Set of water seals (in small bag)
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1 - User’s Manual
Before First Use
Inspect the contents of the box and verify that the contents of the box match the
above list.
Rotor System Power
You will need to attach a 12 Volt power source to the ends of the provided cable. The
cable ships with a 15Amp Anderson Power Pole connector already installed. If you are
going to make your own power cable the Positive lead on the provided power cable
has the White Stripe.
Note: The controller electronics will work at a voltage as low as 9 Volts, but that is not
enough Voltage to operate the Rotor’s DC motors. The controller senses the power
supply voltage and will not operate below 11.5 VDC or over 14.2 VDC.
The Rotor System power connections are reverse polarity protected and include a
thermal resetting fuse. The 12 Volt accessory port is not reverse polarity protected
but includes a 200ma thermal resetting fuse.
Rotor System Assembly
The Rotor System is shipped disassembled to keep the shipping size as small as
possible. Assembly is straight forward:
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Place the Elevation Unit on a table or other surface with the mounting plate
and set screws facing up (unit upside down).
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Place the Elevation unit on top of the Elevation unit aligning the set screws
with the notches in the drive shaft.
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Make sure water seal is seated properly.
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Pressing down with light pressure tighten the set screws
