Rc-1216H Setup For Rotator Control - Microbit RC-1216H User Manual

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RC-1216H

RC-1216H setup for Rotator control

The RC-1216 can be configured to remote control rotators. At this moment it support Prosistel
rotators with the D-type control box, AlfaSpid rotators, rotators controlled by Green Heron
control box and other rotators with serial interfaces using the DCU-1 protocol. The controls
and indicators are quite simple, you have digital azimuth indicator and analog indicator which
shows the approximate direction. There are also 8 memory buttons which you can program to
your favorite directions.
A serial cable has to be connected from the RC-1216H to the rotator control box or serial
interface. The example shows cabling for the Prosistel rotators. If you have others check the
rotator manual for the connector pinning so you make proper cables.
If you have your remote station far away and do not have any other way of switching on/off
the 230VAC, you can use the RC-1216H PWR SW relay to control an external relay. A
possibility to control the 230VAC will save car journeys. Remember that the relay should be 2
pole and should handle the Current and Voltage needed by the Rotator. The PWR SW relay is
controlled by the "MAIN PWR" Button. The "MAIN PWR" Button must be activated for the
software function even if you don't have connected anything to the PWR SW relay.
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Rev. PA9 – 2014 Sept 10
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