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Congratulations on purchasing your EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL (ERC). This document will guide you
through the needed steps for assembly, configuration and installation of the ERC. You will obtain the
best result by following these instructions step by step.
Table of contents
Safety-Instructions ................................................................................................................. 2
1. Bill of Material (BOM) ...................................................................................................... 3
2. Preparation of USB-module ............................................................................................... 4
3. Assembly of PCB ............................................................................................................... 5
5. Insert ICs and Jumper for Power/Reset .............................................................................. 7
6. Establishing the USB-connection ....................................................................................... 8
7. The Service-Tool ................................................................................................................ 9
7.1 Configuration of the COM-Port ................................................................................... 9
7.2 Read the ERC-configuration-parameters ..................................................................... 9
7.3 Language ...................................................................................................................... 9
7.4 Configuration of the AUX-relay .................................................................................. 9
7.5 Other functions of the Service Tool ............................................................................. 9
8. Installation of the ERC ..................................................................................................... 10
9. Theory of operation .......................................................................................................... 10
10. Calibration ...................................................................................................................... 10
11. First check of calibration with Rotor-Control M ........................................................... 11
12. Connect the ERC to other programs .............................................................................. 12
Appendix A: Schematics ...................................................................................................... 13
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© 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.
ERC USB V4.4
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Instructions Congratulations on purchasing your EASY-ROTOR-CONTROL (ERC). This document will guide you through the needed steps for assembly, configuration and installation of the ERC. You will obtain the best result by following these instructions step by step. Table of contents Safety-Instructions ......................... -
Page 2: Safety-Instructions
ERC USB V4.4 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 in accordance with instructions and regulations to avoid damage to equipment and personnel. -
Page 3: Bill Of Material (Bom)
ERC USB V4.4 Instructions 1. Bill of Material (BOM) The Bom is in the order how you should use the parts. ERC USB V4.4 Bill Of Material QTY Type Value Pitch Reference Comments 1 USB-Module FTDI 1 Pinheader 1x8 pol. -
Page 4: Preparation Of Usb-Module
ERC USB V4.4 Instructions 2. Preparation of USB-module Solder the 8-pin pin-header 90° to the top-side of the USB-module as shown in the picture below. Top-side of USB-module Bottom-side of USB-module 8-pin-header assembled and soldered to top-side of the USB-module ___________________________________________________________________________ ©... -
Page 5: Assembly Of Pcb
ERC USB V4.4 Instructions 3. Assembly of PCB Assemble and solder the components according to the following drawings. As the last step, assemble and solder the prepared USB-module on the PCB. Please read the following instructions carefully before you start: 1. - Page 6 ERC USB V4.4 Instructions ___________________________________________________________________________ © Ing.-Büro E. Alba de Schmidt Page 6 of 13 web : www.schmidt-alba.de Gartenstr. 21 20240513 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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Page 7: Insert Ics And Jumper For Power/Reset
ERC USB V4.4 Instructions Check the assembly carefully to insure it resembles this photo. After assembly, attach the 4 bolts and the 2 mounting angles with nuts for mounting. Use spring- washers below the nuts. 5. Insert ICs and Jumper for Power/Reset The pins of the ICs have to bend before you can put them into their sockets. -
Page 8: Establishing The Usb-Connection
Instructions 6. Establishing the USB-connection Plug the USB-B-connector to the ERC and the USB-A-connector to a free USB-connector on your PC. Depending on your operating-system, you will be asked to install an USB-driver. This driver is available on the Website from FTDI: https://ftdichip.com/Drivers/vcp-drivers/... -
Page 9: The Service-Tool
COM-Port. Choose the right COM-Port. The Service Tool will check the availability of the ERC at the chosen COM-Port. If successful, the Service Tool will read the configuration-parameters of the ERC and populates the configuration- and the calibration-windows. -
Page 10: Installation Of The Erc
Hygain DCU-1 protocol from the programs that support controlling rotators. The ERC 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-voltage. -
Page 11: 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 12: Connect The Erc To Other Programs
By clicking the button PARK, the rotator move to the configured parking position. 12. Connect the ERC to other programs Please take care about the following issues, if you want to control your ERC with other programs: Choose the right COM-port... -
Page 13: Appendix A: Schematics
ERC USB V4.4 Instructions Appendix A: Schematics ___________________________________________________________________________ © Ing.-Büro E. Alba de Schmidt Page 13 of 13 web : www.schmidt-alba.de Gartenstr. 21 20240513 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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