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Yaesu GS-232B Manual

Computer control interface for antenna rotators
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GS-232B
Computer Control Interface for
Antenna Rotators
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
Tennozu Parkside Building
2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan
YAESU USA
6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU UK
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.

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  • Page 1 GS-232B Computer Control Interface for Antenna Rotators YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. Tennozu Parkside Building 2-5-8 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0002 Japan YAESU USA 6125 Phyllis Drive, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU UK Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
  • Page 3 The async serial line can be configured for serial data GX-500 Automatic Control Adapter, follow the proce- rates from 1200 to 9600 baud. The GS-232B has a DB-9 dures in the GX-500 manual before installing the GS- “male” connector for connection to the (RS-232C) COM 232B.

  • Page 4: Connector Pinouts

    eneral onnector inouts Power Requirements: Serial I/O: DC 12 V, 70 mA Case Size: 4.3” (W) x 0.8” (H) x 5.4” (D) 9-pin DB-9 connector (RS-232C connector) (110 x 21 x 138 mm) Pin 2 - Tx Data Weight (approx.): 13.4 oz.
  • Page 5 upplieD ccessories vailable ptions Connection Cable  Control cable for the Azimuth Rotator 1 ....1 pc C-1000 (“5-pin”  “Min-DIN” cable) (for SDX series Azimuth Rotator)  Control cable for the A Rotator 2 ....1 pc PA-44B, PA-44C, PA-44U, PA-44H 3 AC Adapter (“Dual 5-pin”...

  • Page 6: P Ower & C Ontrol C Onnections

    Negative ceived from the GS-232B. (–) DC terminal. The GS-232B requires 70 mA. The supplied cable has a 500-mA fast-blow fuse. Use only the same type fuse for replacement.
  • Page 7 Negative terminal, and the black lead connects to the Negative (–) DC terminal. The GS-232B requires 70 mA. The (–) DC terminal. The GS-232B requires 70 mA. The supplied cable has a 500-mA fast-blow fuse. Use only supplied cable has a 500-mA fast-blow fuse.

  • Page 8: P Ower & C Ontrol

    Negative  Connect the 8-pin connector of the C-1000 Connec- (–) DC terminal. The GS-232B requires 70 mA. The tion cable to the exposed 8-pin connector located the supplied cable has a 500-mA fast-blow fuse. Use only rear left corner in the controller.
  • Page 9 ) on the computer keyboard to dis- ntEr cable to the RS-232C connector on the rear panel of able the 450° rotation capability of the GS-232B. To restore 450° rotation capability, press [ P45 ]  [  ] (P, the GS-232B.
  • Page 10 DXa/DXc/sDX series zimuth otator Azimuth Offset Null Azimuth A-D Calibration  From the Controller panel, set the Rotator fully coun-  From the Controller panel, set the Rotator fully clock- ter-clockwise (set to 0°). wise (to the right).  Press [ O ]  [  ] (the letter “oh,” and “E ...
  • Page 11 G-400 a zimuth otator Azimuth Offset Null Azimuth A-D Calibration  From the Controller panel, set the Rotator fully coun-  From the Controller panel, set the Rotator fully clock- ter-clockwise (set to 0°). wise (to the right).  Press [ O ]  [  ] (the letter “oh,” and “E ...
  • Page 12 G-5400b/-5600b a otator Azimuth Offset Null Azimuth A-D Calibration  From the Controller panel, set the Rotator fully coun-  From the Controller panel, set the Azimuth Rotator ter-clockwise (set to 0°). fully clockwise (to the right).  Press [ O ]  [  ] (the letter “oh,” and “E ...
  • Page 13 G-5400b/-5600b a otator Elevation Offset Null Elevation A-D Calibration  From the Controller panel, set the Elevation Rotator to  From the Controller panel, set the Elevation Rotator to the “left” horizon (down, set to 0°). full scale (180°: “right” horizon). ...
  • Page 14 G-5500 a otator Azimuth Offset Null Azimuth A-D Calibration  From the Controller panel, set the Rotator fully coun-  From the Controller panel, set the Azimuth Rotator ter-clockwise (set to 0°). fully clockwise (to the right).  Press [ O ]  [  ] (the letter “oh,” and “E ...
  • Page 15 G-5500 a otator Elevation Offset Null Elevation A-D Calibration  Press [ O2 ]  [  ] (the letter “oh,” “2,” and “E ”)  From the Controller panel, set the Elevation Rotator to ntEr on the computer keyboard to activate the elevation full scal (180°: “right”...
  • Page 16 G-500 e levation otator Elevation Offset Null Elevation A-D Calibration  Press [ O2 ]  [  ] (the letter “oh,” “2,” and “E ”)  From the Controller panel, set the Elevation Rotator to ntEr on the computer keyboard to activate the elevation full scale (180°: “right”...
  • Page 17 If you wish, you can mount the GS-232B on top of your After installation and calibration, the Control Interface Rotator Controller using the two supplied hook-and-loop can accept commands entered directly from the keyboard, fastener strips. Just remove the backing from one side of...
  • Page 18 ommanD L ( D ) In the following command descriptions, the elevation ver- sion of each command, where there is one, is shown in pa- Start turning the rotator to the left (down). rentheses (but don’t type the parentheses). Remember that A ( E ) elevation commands require the G-5400B, G-5600B or Stop azimuth (elevation) rotation.
  • Page 19 Turn to aaa degrees azimuth, where aaa is a three-digit ries are still cleared), or until the controller is turned off number between “000” and “360” or “450” (depend- or by toggling the GS-232B off and on. ing on rotator type). Rotation starts upon execution of the command.
  • Page 20 ommanD Elevation Control Commands Return serial number of currently selected memorized These commands are only for az-el operation. Note that point [nnnn], and total number of memorized points an azimuth angle must always be supplied when chang- [mmmm], in the form =nnnn=mmmm. Must be proceed- ing elevation, and that a setting point consists of a pair of ed by either a long-form [ M ] or [ W ] , and a T command.
  • Page 21 “? >” error prompt is returned, but memories are Counter Clockwise Rotation still cleared), or until the controller is turned off or by tog- CW/CCW Rotation Stop gling the GS-232B off and on. Antenna Direction Value Antenna Direction Setting. MXXX Time Interval Direction Setting.
  • Page 22 ommanD Returned by [ H2 ] Command: Returned by [ H3 ] Command: ---- ------ HELP COMMAND 2 ---------- ---------- HELP COMMAND 3 ---------- UP Direction Rotation P45 Set_mode 450 Degree DOWN Direction Rotation P36 Set_mode 360 Degree UP/DOWN Direction Rotation Stop Swicth N Center/S Center Antenna Direction Value -------------------- MODE --------------------...
  • Page 23 Email: sales@yaesu.co.uk Declaration of Conformity Nr. YUK-DOC-0313-14 We, Yaesu UK Ltd. certify and declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 1999/5/EC and 2011/65/EU. Type of Equipment Computer Control Interface for Antenna Rotators...
  • Page 24 Copyright 2016 YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. 1606S-DO Printed in Japan No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.