User manual
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Copyright Alfa Radio Ltd. 2008-09-15 www.alfaradio.ca 780 466 5779 Alfaspid-AZ-EL-2008-08-15-manual.doc
- Auto ( CPU ) Mode
In Auto Mode, the controller will respond to commands from control
software running on an attached computer. The
, , , buttons
can still be used, but pressing of any of them will cause cancelling the
data from software.
Setup Mode
The
button steps through the setup menu, for modes other than
manual control operate as STOP. The display cycles through each of
the setup menu items.
- Rotator Transmission
- Program Simulation
- Heading Adjust
- Programmable High Limit Default flashing “DOT” 180
- Programmable Low Limit Default not flashing “DOT” 180
- Rotator Transmission
This value defines the resolution of controller operation.
1.0 means operating with 1 degree accuracy, 0.5 means 0.5 degree
accuracy. On customized units this may be some other value.
0.25, 0.5, 1.0
- Program Simulation
Program Simulation allows the user to set the serial communication
protocol used by the rotator. When set to emulate another brand of
rotator, the AlfaSpid will respond to commands.
If your favourite software supports a rotator, chances are, the
AlfaSpid will be able to interface to your software. There are 2
modes available: