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EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M USB Kit V2.2
Instructions
Congratulations for buying your EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M (shortly ERC-M). This
document will guide you through the needed steps for assembly and configuration of
the ERC-M. You will reach the best result by following these instructions step by step.

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Safety-Instructions ................................................................................................................. 2
1. Bill of material (BOM) ....................................................................................................... 3
2. Preparation of USB-modul ................................................................................................. 4
3. Assembly of the PCB ......................................................................................................... 5
5. Insert ICs .......................................................................................................................... 11
6. Establishing the USB-connection ..................................................................................... 11
7. The Service-Tool .............................................................................................................. 12
7.1 Configuration of the COM-Port ................................................................................. 12
7.2 Read the ERC-M-configuration-parameters .............................................................. 12
7.3 Language .................................................................................................................... 12
7.4 Other functions of the Service Tool ........................................................................... 12
8. Theory of operation .......................................................................................................... 13
9. Calibration ........................................................................................................................ 13
10. First check of calibration with Rotor-Control M ........................................................... 14
11. Connect the ERC-M to other programs .......................................................................... 15
Appendix .............................................................................................................................. 16
Appendix 1: Pin-out of D-SUB15 ERC-M ...................................................................... 16
Appendix 2: Pin-out of the HID-connector on ERC-M ................................................... 16
Appendix 3: Schematics ................................................................................................... 17
___________________________________________________________________________
© Ing.-Büro E. Alba de Schmidt
Gartenstr. 21
86703 Rögling / Germany
This document is for the user only. Any publishing (printed or in electronic form) is not allowed.
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20240514
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www.schmidt-alba.de
email :
erc@schmidt-alba.de

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations for buying your EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M (shortly ERC-M). This document will guide you through the needed steps for assembly and configuration of the ERC-M. You will reach the best result by following these instructions step by step. Table of contents Safety-Instructions .........................

  • Page 2: Safety-Instructions

    EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M USB Kit V2.2 Instructions Safety-Instructions  Don’t continue using the product if it is damaged.  Keep electronic assemblies and components away from children!  Products that carry electric voltages must be handled by taking care about the valid instructions and regulations.

  • Page 3: Bill Of Material (Bom)

    EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M USB Kit V2.2 Instructions 1. Bill of material (BOM) The BOM is in the order how you should use the parts. ERC-M USB Kit V2.2 Bill Of Material QTY Type Value Reference Comments 1 USB-module FTDI 1 Pinheader...

  • Page 4: Preparation Of Usb-Modul

    EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M USB Kit V2.2 Instructions 2. Preparation of USB-modul Solder the 8-pin pin-header 90° to the top-side of the USB-module. Take care, that the longer side of the pins is soldered to the USB-Module. Top-side of the USB-module Bottom-side of the USB-module...

  • Page 5: Assembly Of The Pcb

    EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M USB Kit V2.2 Instructions 3. Assembly of the PCB Assemble and solder the components according to the following drawings. Please read the following instructions before you start: 1. The vertical assembled Diodes should have a distance (1-2mm) to the PCB while soldering.
  • Page 6 EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M USB Kit V2.2 Instructions ___________________________________________________________________________ © Ing.-Büro E. Alba de Schmidt Page 6 of 17 web : www.schmidt-alba.de Gartenstr. 21 20240514 email : erc@schmidt-alba.de 86703 Rögling / Germany This document is for the user only. Any publishing (printed or in electronic form) is not allowed.
  • Page 7 EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M USB Kit V2.2 Instructions ___________________________________________________________________________ © Ing.-Büro E. Alba de Schmidt Page 7 of 17 web : www.schmidt-alba.de Gartenstr. 21 20240514 email : erc@schmidt-alba.de 86703 Rögling / Germany This document is for the user only. Any publishing (printed or in electronic form) is not allowed.
  • Page 8 EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M USB Kit V2.2 Instructions Check carefully the assembly. So, this is how it should look like. ___________________________________________________________________________ © Ing.-Büro E. Alba de Schmidt Page 8 of 17 web : www.schmidt-alba.de Gartenstr. 21 20240514 email : erc@schmidt-alba.de 86703 Rögling / Germany...

  • Page 9: Connection Of The Dc-Supply And Check Of The Voltage-Regulator

    4. Connection of the DC-supply and check of the voltage-regulator Now put the jumper on the 1x2 pinheader JP1 (the jumper supplies the ERC with +5V). After checking all assembled components for identity, polarization and solder-bridges, prepare a DC- cable with 10 to 15VDC by using the DC-connector supplied with the kit or use any other DC-supply with that voltage and an appropriate DC-Connector of 2.1/5.5mm.
  • Page 10 EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M USB Kit V2.2 Instructions Testpoint +5V Testpoint +12V ___________________________________________________________________________ © Ing.-Büro E. Alba de Schmidt Page 10 of 17 web : www.schmidt-alba.de Gartenstr. 21 20240514 email : erc@schmidt-alba.de 86703 Rögling / Germany This document is for the user only. Any publishing (printed or in electronic form) is not allowed.

  • Page 11: Insert Ics

    6. Establishing the USB-connection Plug the USB-B-connector to the ERC-M and the USB-A-connector to a free USB-connector on your Depending on your operating-system, you will be asked to install an USB-driver. This driver is available in the data-package of ERC-M.

  • Page 12: The Service-Tool

    COM-Port. Choose the right COM-Port. The Service Tool will check the availability of the ERC-M at the chosen COM-Port. If successful, the Service Tool will read the configuration-parameters of the ERC-M and populates the configuration- and the calibration-windows.

  • Page 13: Theory Of Operation

    232A) or DCU-1 protocol from the programs that support controlling rotators. The ERC-M takes the task to move the rotator to the desired position or to stop the rotator while it is moving. Also changes of the direction are possible while the rotator is moving. The current position of the rotators is calculated from the measured rotor-feedback-voltages AZ and EL.

  • Page 14: First Check Of Calibration With Rotor-Control M

    1 EL if you have calibrated an elevation-rotator  ADC-data First value is the range of voltage that has been chosen by the ERC in order to optimize the resolution (auto-range measurement).  0/1/2 for axis 1 = range 16V/8V/4V ...

  • Page 15: Connect The Erc-M To Other Programs

    AZ only 11. Connect the ERC-M to other programs Please take care about the following issues, if you want to control your ERC-M with other programs : Choose the right COM-port COM-port-speed in the program must be same as in ERC-M...

  • Page 16: Appendix

    EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M USB Kit V2.2 Instructions Appendix Appendix 1: Pin-out of D-SUB15 ERC-M Connector seen from outside to the female connector on ERC-M or on the back of the desktop- housing. Appendix 2: Pin-out of the HID-connector on ERC-M 8 10 12 14 16...

  • Page 17: Appendix 3: Schematics

    EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL M USB Kit V2.2 Instructions Appendix 3: Schematics ___________________________________________________________________________ © Ing.-Büro E. Alba de Schmidt Page 17 of 17 web : www.schmidt-alba.de Gartenstr. 21 20240514 email : erc@schmidt-alba.de 86703 Rögling / Germany This document is for the user only. Any publishing (printed or in electronic form) is not allowed.

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