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AlfaRadio AlfaSpid RAK - User Manual

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Copyright
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lfaRadio Ltd 2002-2008 2008-01-15
www.alfaradio.ca 780.466.5779
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lfaSpid Rotator and Controller
Instruction Manual
This manual is for use with units sold by
A
lfaRadio Ltd. of
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Units sold by others may have
different firmware and may operate from different voltages.
Last updated on September 08 2008
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Summary

Installation Guide

Wiring Connections

Details the 4-wire cable gauge needed for rotator to controller.

Motor Wiring Safety

Warns against mixing motor and impulse wires to prevent damage.

Bench Testing

Power Supply Requirements

Specifies acceptable DC/AC voltage (10-26V) and current (5A).

Controller Calibration

Resetting to North

Procedure to reset the controller to establish North.

Rotation Range and Over-travel

Defines normal rotation (360 deg CW) and over-travel limits.

Setup Menu Items

Programmable Limits & Reset

Sets clockwise/counter-clockwise limits and reset value.

Program Simulation & Heading Adjust

Sets emulation protocol and fine-tunes displayed heading.

Setup Menu - Limits and Presets

Programmable Low Limit

User-adjustable counter-clockwise travel limit.

Programmable Reset Value

Sets beam heading for power-on reset (0 or 180 degrees).

Setup Menu - Emulation and Fine-tuning

Heading Fine-tuning

Adjusts displayed heading to match known signal source.

Mouse Controller (Optional)

Troubleshooting Tips

Pre-installation Checks & Limits

Checks operation, limits, and overlap.

Wiring Resistance Tests

Explains resistance checks for motor and sense lines.

Troubleshooting Tests

Motor & Sense Circuit Tests

Tests motor rotation and sense circuit operation.

Long Cable Distance Solutions

Voltage Drop & Cable Alternatives

Addresses voltage drop and cable choice issues.

External Supply with Relays

Proposes external supply with relays for higher voltage.

Recommended Voltage;Current

Suggests typical voltage (36-50V) and current (3-5A).

Relay Board Implementation Details

Limited Warranty

Technical Specifications

RAK & BIG RAK Specs

Details specifications for RAK and BIG RAK models.

AlfaRadio AlfaSpid RAK Specifications

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BrandAlfaRadio
ModelAlfaSpid RAK
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish