Mounting the device and antenna
It is important that both the Satran and its antenna is mounted properly to minimize the risk of
damage to the unit or its surroundings.
The rotator should always be mounted facing upwards to prevent rain or dust entering it.
Satran MK2 is intended for all cables running through the center of it down the mounting pipe. On
the side of the rotator there is a rubber gasket for the antennas coaxial cable. If the pipe your Satran
is mounted to is taller than the control cable, you need to drill a hole in the pipe approx 1 meter
below the top where the cable can exit for connection with the control box.
The DC power jack on the power cable is not waterproof and should be protected or sealed from the
elements if it is mounted outdoors.
The control box should be securely mounted with the cables coming out from the bottom, using a
rubber gasket for the cables and the silicone-sealed lid completely fastened.
A maximum antenna weight of 700 grams including any counterweight is recommended. It should
be balanced with a small offset of approx 1/5 of the antennas weight in the front of the rotator to
prevent unnecessary stress to the motors and gears.
Satran does not know what is north or south. When you mount the rotator, connect power to it and
let it finish initialization. Then put a compass along the top bracket or antenna and manually turn
the entire rotator until the ”front” is facing 0 degrees north. Now tightly fasten the screws on the
rotator mount. Remove and reconnect power again and make sure that sensors has been read
correctly and that it is still facing north, otherwise redo the procedure and adjust.
Use plastic wire straps to fasten any cables to prevent strain on the connectors and other damage
that could be caused by strong gusts of wind or that bloody thing called gravity.
Reset to factory defaults
If you need to reset the wifi settings and start the default Access Point again, you need to reset the
controller to factory defaults. Do this by pressing and holding the small ”RESET”-button on the top
left of the controller board for a minimum of 3 seconds until a second blue LED-light turns on.
Release the button and wait 10 seconds for the Satran to reset and reinitialize.
Powering up or down
To turn off the Satran; you just disconnect the power. There are not any manual boot sequences or
commands. When you reconnect power again it will boot up in a clean state, but remembering any
saved wifi credentials and calibrations.
It is recommended to always disconnect power when the device is not in active use.
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