Yaesu G-1000SA User Manual
Yaesu G-1000SA User Manual

Yaesu G-1000SA User Manual

Antenna rotator & controller

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G-800SA
G-1000SA
Antenna Rotator & Controller
User Manual
VERTEX STANDARD CO., LTD.
4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan
VERTEX STANDARD
US Headquarters
10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.
YAESU EUROPE B.V.
P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands
YAESU UK LTD.
Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close
Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
VERTEX STANDARD HK LTD.
Unit 5, 20/F., Seaview Centre, 139-141 Hoi Bun Road,
Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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  • Page 1 4-8-8 Nakameguro, Meguro-Ku, Tokyo 153-8644, Japan VERTEX STANDARD US Headquarters 10900 Walker Street, Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A. YAESU EUROPE B.V. P.O. Box 75525, 1118 ZN Schiphol, The Netherlands YAESU UK LTD. Unit 12, Sun Valley Business Park, Winnall Close Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0LB, U.K.
  • Page 2 The control cable attached to this rotator could, in the event of a nearby or direct lightning strike, carry lethal voltages down the cable and into your home. Yaesu strongly recommends the installation of suitable lightning arrestors on all control cables and coaxial lead-in cables from your antenna installation. See your dealer for details of available light- ning-protection devices.
  • Page 3 Instead of the usual AC motor drive used in older rotator designs, the G-800SA and G-1000SA use a DC motor, obviating the need for a large starting capacitor with its potential for failure exposed to outside temperature varia- tions.
  • Page 4: Front Panel

    This holder requires a 2-A fuse for 117V AC. If the fuse is blown, replace only with a fuse of the same rating. AC Cable Connect this cable to the 117V AC wall outlet. G-800SA/G-1000SA User Manual ” position while...
  • Page 5 The following pages described typical antennas which are acceptable for installation with the G-800SA or G-1000SA. The discussion below assumes maximum wind speeds of 30 meters per second, and it is recommended that you include a safety margin of at least 40% to account for higher wind gusts or other factors which might potentially cause damage to your installation.
  • Page 6: Antenna Considerations

    “K” factor (see below) must not exceed 180 (G-800SA) or 230 (G-1000SA), where K = [ Antenna Turning Radius ( m) ] x [ Antenna + Mast Weight ( kg )] . Refer to the antenna manufacturer’s specification sheet for determining the turning radius and weight of the antenna.
  • Page 7: Control Cable Installation

    Do not slide the shell onto the con- nector at this time. Pin No. 7 for the metal connector is not used. G-800SA/G-1000SA User Manual ABLE REPARATION 5. Crimp the supplied pin contacts onto the wires on the opposite end of the cable, per the illustration below.
  • Page 8 12. Set the SELECT SWITCH on the rear panel to the left ( OPERATION MODE POWER switch “OFF.” 13. This completes the ground-based testing of the ro- tator and controller. Controller Rear Panel G-800SA/G-1000SA User Manual LIGNMENT ) position, and turn the...
  • Page 9 Replace the needle and bezel in the same direction as they were before (see diagram at the right). G-800SA/G-1000SA User Manual EADING HEET Azimuth Indicator Needle...
  • Page 10 (see Figure 2). 3. If a thrust bearing (such as the optional Yaesu model GS-065) is to be utilized, mount it on the top of the tower (see Figure 3) using the supplied hardware.
  • Page 11 Mounting the Rotator and Antenna NSTALLATION OF THE OTATOR AND NTENNA ON OWER Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Mast Mast Gauge Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 G-800SA/G-1000SA User Manual Page 9...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Approx. 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs) 200 x 130 x 193 mm (7.8 x 5.1 x 7.6 inch) Approx. 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs) Rotator Attachment Dimensions G-800SA/G-1000SA User Manual G-1000SA 117 VAC, 50/60 Hz 20 VDC Approx. 55 second 450° +0°/–5°...
  • Page 13: Accessories And Options

    Square Nut Plastic Dial Heading Sheet If any of these items are missing or damaged, save the packing material and notify the shipping company (or the shop where your bought it). G-800SA/G-1000SA User Manual PTIONAL GC-038 Mast Clamp GS-050 Thrust Bearing (for 50 mm mast)
  • Page 14: Circuit Diagram

    Circuit Diagram Page 12 G-800SA/G-1000SA User Manual...
  • Page 16 Copyright 2003 Vertex Standard Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced without the permission of Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.

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