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Hi-Z Receiving Array Shack Switch Using an OLED Display
Hi-Z Antennas™
Receiving Array Controller
With an OLED Display
Modern Directional control for ALL Hi-Z Antennas Receiving Arrays
Direction Control Utilizing a Fully Continuous Rotation Rotary Encoder
Crystal Clear Readout Using a High Contrast OLED Display
Flip function for direct "front to back" selection and Auto Rotate for automatic continuous
direction change
Part Number HIZ-SS2
2
Hi-Z Antennas Shack Switch 2 Rev.1 10-13-2019
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Summary of Contents for Hi-Z Antennas Shack Switch-2
- Page 1 Hi-Z Antennas™ Receiving Array Controller With an OLED Display Modern Directional control for ALL Hi-Z Antennas Receiving Arrays Direction Control Utilizing a Fully Continuous Rotation Rotary Encoder Crystal Clear Readout Using a High Contrast OLED Display Flip function for direct “front to back” selection and Auto Rotate for automatic continuous...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.7. Display Brightness ...................... 9 4.8. Rly Test, Walking 1s ....................10 4.9. Rly Test, Val ......................10 4.10. Display Volts ......................10 4.11 Enable Flip ......................11 4.12 Auto Rotate ......................11 Typical Output Switch Connections..........12 Hi-Z Antennas Shack Switch 2 Rev.1 10-13-2019... -
Page 3: Introduction
Hi-Z Receiving Array Shack Switch Using an OLED Display 1. Introduction hank you for selecting the Hi-Z Shack Switch-2 system. The Hi-Z part number “HIZ-SS2” represents our continuing use of technology. This controller is built specifically for controlling your Hi-Z Antenna Receiving Array. -
Page 4: Jumpstart, Or "Real Hams Don't Read Manuals
This supply’s minus or ground must be connected to the array ground. Either its feedline ground or a separate ground leading to the array. This is necessary because the HIZ-SS2 shack switch has an optically isolated division between its internal Hi-Z Antennas Shack Switch 2 Rev.1 10-13-2019... -
Page 5: Connecting The Wires
Consult the Hi-Z array manual for CTRL wiring. Terminal 6 is for the Auxiliary switch turned on and off via the menu. Hi-Z Antennas Shack Switch 2 Rev.1 10-13-2019... -
Page 6: Programming
Depress the Hi-Z knob again and you will see one of the Hi-Z arrays description displayed. Rotate the knob until you see the correct array you are programming the controller for. Depress the knob again and the array will be set into memory and the Hi-Z Antennas Shack Switch 2 Rev.1 10-13-2019... -
Page 7: Dir Or Angle
Aux” function is displayed. Press the knob again and the display will show if the function is enabled or disabled. Rotating the knob allows the user to select enabled or disabled. Pushing the knob will return to the direction screen. There is a little Hi-Z Antennas Shack Switch 2 Rev.1 10-13-2019... -
Page 8: Display Top
Rotating the knob will then bring up all the values available including the “Disabled” one. Select the value you want and depress the knob again and you will be back to the Direction readout screen. 4.7. Display Brightness Hi-Z Antennas Shack Switch 2 Rev.1 10-13-2019... -
Page 9: Rly Test, Walking 1S
Depressing the knob again disables this function and returns you to the direction readout screen. This is a way to test or activate the unused outputs depending on the array you have chosen. 4.10. Display Volts Hi-Z Antennas Shack Switch 2 Rev.1 10-13-2019... -
Page 10: Enable Flip
Press the knob again and rotate the knob for three choices “CW”, “CCW”, or ”Stop”. Select the direction you want and again press the knob and you will return to the Direction display screen with “Auto Rotate” enabled. The controller will continue to step Hi-Z Antennas Shack Switch 2 Rev.1 10-13-2019... -
Page 11: Typical Output Switch Connections
CTRL line of the Hi-Z array before connection to the SS2. A simple current meter connected between the Hi-Z array Ground and any of the CTRL lines coming from the array should show the amount of current being switched. NOTES Hi-Z Antennas Shack Switch 2 Rev.1 10-13-2019... - Page 12 Hi-Z Receiving Array Shack Switch Using an OLED Display Hi-Z Antennas™ Receiving Array Controller With an OLED Display Thank You for selecting Hi-Z Antennas Products. Find more information at www.hizantennas.com Our products are handled exclusively through DX Engineering www.dxengineering.com HIZ-SS2...
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