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microHAM ARCO - User Manual

microHAM ARCO
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ARCO
Smart Antenna Rotator
Controller
microHAM
www.microham.com
microHAM s.r.o.
Maticna 28
92401 Galanta
Slovakia
tel. +421 2 45945100
Preliminary
2021
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microHAM ARCO Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAntenna Rotator Controller
Supported RotatorsYaesu, Prosistel
ControlUSB
InterfaceUSB
CompatibilityWindows, Linux, Mac OS

Summary

2 - PANEL DESCRIPTION

Front Panel

Describes the front panel components and their functions.

Rear Panel

Details the connectors and ports on the rear of the ARCO unit.

3 - SETUP

Rotator Preset

Explains the process of synchronizing the antenna rotator with its sensor.

Rotator Center

Instructions on how to set the rotator to its mechanical center.

Calibration

Details the process of calibrating the antenna position and limits.

5 - SETTINGS MENU

General

Covers general settings like rotator name, location, time, and screensaver.

Appearance

Settings for customizing the look of the main screen and map.

Rotator - Settings

Configuration options for the connected rotator model, sensor, and motor.

Rotator - Link

Setup for multi-controller environments and synchronization groups.

Heading

Details settings for antenna aiming, calibration points, and speed.

LAN

Configuration for connecting the ARCO to a local Ethernet LAN network.

Internet Remote Control

Setting up remote control via a client-server connection over the Internet.

System

Information on firmware updates, configuration saving/loading, and protocols.

USB Firmware Update

Procedure for updating the ARCO firmware using a USB flash drive.

USB Serial Port

How the ARCO installs as a serial port on various operating systems.

APPENDIX C - CUSTOM ROTATOR SETTINGS & CONNECTIONS

SENSOR: POT

Wiring instructions for POT (potentiometer) sensors.

SENSOR: RHEO

Wiring instructions for RHEO (rheostat) sensors.

SENSOR: REED CONTACT

Wiring instructions for magnetic reed contact sensors.

SENSOR: HALL or PWM

Wiring instructions for HALL or PWM sensors.

SENSOR: DIGITAL ENCODER

Wiring instructions for digital quadrature encoders.

SENSOR: SEI BUS ENCODER

Wiring instructions for SEI BUS absolute encoders.