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- Page 1 SDA 100 Controller Operators Manual 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
- Page 2 “Transceiver Interface” section. Other options that are available with the SDA 100 controller are the Tuning Relay, Remote Driver Board and Advanced Lightning Protection (ALP). These options will have different wiring configura- tions on the back of the controller.
- Page 3 Power outlet from Tuning Relay option USB B plug for soft- Remote RJ45 outlet for power supply 3.5mm stereo plug ware upload Remote driver board option 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
- Page 4 COARSE UP / DOWN Adjusts the frequency by 100Khz either up or down. FINE UP / DOWN Adjusts the frequency by 10Khz either up or down. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
- Page 5 180 function is an excellent tool for short path / long path operation, or for pick- ing up that elusive multiplier in the heat of a contest! At SteppIR, we think the best use for this function is when we want to show off the great front to back performance of the antenna!
- Page 6 The following options can be selected in the SETUP menu. RETRACT ELMENTS CALIBRATE CREATE, MODIFY TRANCEIVER SETUP FACTORY DEFAULT TEST MOTORS OPTIONS MENU 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
- Page 7 The entire process takes less than a minute. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
- Page 8 The create, modify menu allows you to change the length of any of the SteppIR elements for each master antenna segment. You can use this feature to try out your own antenna designs, or to “tune out”...
- Page 9 1 & 2). The frequency range is identical for the all three direction modes of the antenna (NORM, 180 degrees, and BI (3/4)). If you select “NO”, no changes will be made, your antenna segment will be just as it was before. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
- Page 10 There is a second 9 pin D-sub connector below the first called “data out”, this connector is used in the event you stack two SteppIR Yagi anten- nas, it allows the two controllers to communicate to each other, so that when any change in frequency on one of the controllers, the other will follow.
- Page 11 To use the transceiver interface you must put the controller into AUTOTRACK mode so the amber light in on. When you tune your rig the SteppIR controller will now automatically re- adjust every 50 KHz. To disable automatic tracking simply select the AUTOTRACK mode so the amber light is off.
- Page 12 Check to see if there is any copper tape sticking out of any of the element housings. If there is copper sticking out run the “Calibrate” function and this will bring the tape home (Reference this manual). 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
- Page 13 To activate the 30m/40m or 80m dipole option use the BAND up and down to make the “40m” or “80m” flash. Then press the SELECT button to enter the menu and select “YES” to enable the option. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
- Page 14 TRANCEIVER INTERFACE This option is used to link a radio, computer or another SteppIR controller to the SteppIR SDA 100 controller. This option is physically located on the back of the controller with two 9 pin Dsub connector in the “Data In / Radio”...
- Page 15 This can be used if the station has many different radio’s linked to a computer and will allow the user to control everything from the computer. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
- Page 16 This will also act as a grounding plate and should be connected to a good ground. Refer to Figure 8 for wiring details. 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
- Page 17 This option does not 100% guarantee that your controller is protected against lightning or static build up. This option is intended to greatly reduce the chance of blow- ing a driver chip from lightning and static. WARNING 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
- Page 18 2112 116TH AVE NE SUITE 1-5, BELLEVUE WA, 98004 WWW.STEPPIR.COM TEL: (425)-453-1910 FAX: (425)-462-4415...
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