User guide

RFM-1000/1100 Technical Manual

SPECIAL FUNCTIONDip Switch Settings

The Dip Switches may be configured to operate the mount in a special way depending upon their

settings. The position of these switches will only be checked at POWER ON. After the settings have been

changed the controller will follow the commands given by the changed settings. The "Special Functions"

will perform the following actions:

To EXIT any of the following functions press SEARCH and STOW at the same time then

release. This will power OFF the controller and allow you to change the dip switch settings.

SHOW Mode

When the switches are in this position and the SEARCH button is pressed, the mount will

 Raise in Elevation,

 Skew a predetermined amount,

 Rotate 45% in Azimuth,

 Simulate peaking on a satellite,

 Pause and then return to the stowed position and will continuously repeat this procedure until the

dish is stowed. It is designed to show the mount in all its movements for display purposes.

MANUAL Movement AZimuth

When the switch is in this position and the power is turned ON, press the SEARCH button and the

mount will respond by moving clockwise. Press the STOW button and the mount will respond by moving

counterclockwise in azimuth

MANUAL Movement ELevation

When the switch is in this position and the power is turned ON, press the SEARCH button and the

mount will respond by moving UP. Press the STOW button and the mount will respond by moving DOWN

in elevation.

MANUAL Movement SKew

When the switches are in this position and the power is turned ON, press the SEARCH button and

the antenna will respond by rotating clockwise. Press the STOW button and the antenna will respond by

rotating counterclockwise in skew.

Note: It is the responsibility of the person changing the settings to return them to the proper configuration

following any Special Setting change. Only change the dip switch configuration when the power is OFF.

If your system does not seem to operate properly, turn the power off (see procedure above) and check the

position of the Dip Switches.