erc EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M User Manual

EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M V2.2 Instructions
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Instructions
Congratulations for buying your EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M (shortly ERC-M). This
document will guide you through the needed steps for assembly and configuration of
the ERC-M. You will reach the best result by following these instructions step by step.
Table of contents
Safety-Instructions ................................................................................................................. 2
1. ERC-M USB ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Bill of material (BOM)................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Preparation of USB-modul........................................................................................... 4
1.3 Assembly of the ERC-M USB PCB............................................................................. 4
1.4 Connection of the DC-supply and check of the voltage-regulator............................... 8
1.5 Insert ICs and the USB-module ................................................................................... 9
1.6 Establishing the USB-connection................................................................................. 9
2. ERC-M RS232 ................................................................................................................. 10
2.1 Bill of material (BOM)............................................................................................... 10
2.2 Assembly of RS232 cable .......................................................................................... 11
2.3 Assembly of the ERC-M RS232 PCB........................................................................ 12
2.4 Connection of the DC-supply and check of the voltage-regulator............................. 16
2.5 Insert ICs .................................................................................................................... 17
3. LAN-Interface (optional) ................................................................................................. 18
3.1 Bill of material ........................................................................................................... 18
3.2 Assembly of the LAN-Interface................................................................................. 18
3.4 Check of the DC/DC-converter.................................................................................. 20
3.5 Device-Installer .......................................................................................................... 21
3.6 Installation of the COM-Port-Redirector (CPR) ........................................................ 21
4. Rotor-Card (optional)....................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Bill of material ........................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Assembly of the Rotor-Card PCB.............................................................................. 23
4.3 Connection of the Rotor-Card .................................................................................... 25
4.4 Test of Rotor-Card ..................................................................................................... 26
4.5 Installation of the Rotor-Card into a control-box....................................................... 26
5. SlimLine housing (optional)............................................................................................. 28
6. HID AZ/AZ or AZ/EL and desktop housing (optional)................................................... 29
6.1 Bill of material ........................................................................................................... 29
6.2 Assembly of bottom-side HID-PCB .......................................................................... 30
6.3 Assembly of top-side HID-PCB AZ/AZ (dual azimuth) ........................................... 31
6.4 Assembly of top-side HID-PCB AZ/EL (azimuth&elevation) .................................. 33
6.5 Cable to connect the HID to ERC-M ......................................................................... 35
6.6 Cable to connect the ERC-M to rear-side D-SUB ..................................................... 35
6.7 Mechanical integration into the desktop-housing ...................................................... 36
7. The Service-Tool.............................................................................................................. 38
7.1 Configuration of the COM-Port ................................................................................. 38

erc EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M Specifications

General

Brand	erc
Model	EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Safety-Instructions

1. ERC-M USB

1.3 Assembly of the ERC-M USB PCB

Step-by-step assembly of the ERC-M USB printed circuit board.

1.4 Connection of the DC-supply and check of the voltage-regulator

Connecting power and verifying voltage regulator function.

1.5 Insert ICs and the USB-module

Inserting integrated circuits and the USB module into sockets.

1.6 Establishing the USB-connection

Connecting the ERC-M to a PC via USB for initial setup.

2. ERC-M RS232

2.2 Assembly of RS232 cable

Instructions for assembling the RS232 communication cable.

2.3 Assembly of the ERC-M RS232 PCB

Step-by-step assembly of the ERC-M RS232 printed circuit board.

2.4 Connection of the DC-supply and check of the voltage-regulator

Connecting power and verifying voltage regulator for the RS232 version.

2.5 Insert ICs

Inserting integrated circuits into the RS232 module.

3. LAN-Interface (optional)

3.2 Assembly of the LAN-Interface

Step-by-step assembly of the optional LAN interface.

3.4 Check of the DC/DC-converter

Verifying the functionality of the DC/DC converter for the LAN interface.

3.5 Device-Installer

Installing the software to assign an IP address to the LAN unit.

3.6 Installation of the COM-Port-Redirector (CPR)

Setting up the COM-Port-Redirector for LAN communication.

4. Rotor-Card (optional)

4.2 Assembly of the Rotor-Card PCB

Step-by-step assembly of the Rotor-Card printed circuit board.

4.3 Connection of the Rotor-Card

Connecting the assembled Rotor-Card to the ERC-M.

4.4 Test of Rotor-Card

Performing an electrical test of the Rotor-Card.

5. SlimLine housing (optional)

6. HID AZ/AZ or AZ/EL and desktop housing (optional)

6.2 Assembly of bottom-side HID-PCB

Assembling the bottom side of the HID printed circuit board.

6.3 Assembly of top-side HID-PCB AZ/AZ (dual azimuth)

Assembling the top side of the HID PCB for dual azimuth configuration.

6.4 Assembly of top-side HID-PCB AZ/EL (azimuth&elevation)

Assembling the top side of the HID PCB for azimuth/elevation.

6.5 Cable to connect the HID to ERC-M

Cable assembly for connecting the HID to the ERC-M unit.

6.6 Cable to connect the ERC-M to rear-side D-SUB

Cable assembly for connecting the ERC-M to a rear D-SUB port.

6.7 Mechanical integration into the desktop-housing

Mechanically integrating the ERC-M and HID into the desktop housing.

7. The Service-Tool

7.1 Configuration of the COM-Port

Configuring the COM port for the Service Tool operation.

7.2 Read the ERC-M-configuration-parameters

Reading configuration parameters from the ERC-M.

8. Theory of operation

9. Calibration

Calibrating the ERC-M for accurate rotator feedback.

10. First check of calibration with Rotor-Control M

Initial calibration check using the Rotor-Control M software.

11. Connect the ERC-M to other programs

Appendix1: Pin-out of D-SUB15 ERC-M

Appendix2: Pin-out of mini-DIN rotor-card

Pinout details for the mini-DIN rotor-card connector.

Appendix4: Pin-out of the HID-connector on ERC-M

Pinout of the HID connector on the ERC-M unit.

Appendix5: Schematics Rotor-Card

Electrical schematic diagram for the Rotor-Card.

Appendix6: Schematics ERC-M

Electrical schematic diagram for the ERC-M unit.

Appendix7: Schematics HID

Electrical schematic diagram for the HID unit.