Hy-Gain RBD-5 Instruction Manual

RBD-5
Rotator Brake Delay Kit
For All Models of Hy-gain
TailTwister and HAM Series Rotators |
308 Industrial Park Rd.
Starkville, MS. 39759 USA
Ph: (662) 323-9538 Fax: (662) 323-5803
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The RBD-5 consists of a small circuit board that has been assembled and pre-
wired at the factory. The RBD-5 is designed to mount inside all Hy-gain
TailTwister® and HAM@® series rotator control boxes. The RBD-5 is not
compatible and cannot be used with the DCU-1 and DCU-1X rotator controllers.
The RBD-5 is also not compatible with the early HAM-M controllers. All
mounting hardware required for mounting the RBD-5 is supplied with the kit.
The RBD-S features a timing circuit designed to provide a 5-second delay for
the mechanical brake systems on Hy-gain TailTwister® and HAM® series
rotators. This delay enables the rotator to slow to a stop before the brake
solenoid re-engages the brake wedge inside the rotator. This prevents the brake
system from accidentally damaging the rotator if the brake is engaged before the
rotator has come to a stop. This is especially helpful if rotating antennas during
weather conditions where high winds are present that would require a little more
time for the rotator to slow down.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Included with this product are the following:
e Installation Sheet
e Assembled & Pre-Wired Circuit Board
e Mounting Hardware Bag