Hy-Gain AR-500 Instruction Manual

PROGRAMMABLE
WITH INFRARED
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
OUTDOOR DRIVE UNIT
STEP 1 DRIVE UNIT CONNECTION
Up to 280' (84m) of 20AWG 3 conductor
use heavier gage wire. To attach cable to the drive unit, snap open the cover
using a screw driver and connect the cable as shown. Remove the grommet
and insert the cable thru the slot. Press the grommet back into the housing.
Separate leads for 1 1/2" (4cm) and strip off the insulation for 1/2" . Find the
silver or wide jacketed lead and connect it to Terminal 1. Connect the adjacent
lead to Terminal 2, and the next lead to Terminal 3. If 4 wire cable is used,
connect both wire 3 and 4 to Terminal
which can short between terminals. Recheck the wiring order and securely
close the cover. To avoid moisture collecting in the cable be sure jacket of
cable passes thru the grommet.
STEP 2 DRIVE UNIT MOUNTING
If not mounted inside a tower, attach the drive unit to the support mast by
loosening the nuts enough to get the clamps over the mast. Lower the drive
unit until the cast nose of the drive housing sits on top of the support mast
and tighten the nuts. Moderate tightening of the nuts with a 7/16" wrench will
cause the teeth to grip the mast securely. Do not over tighten to the point
that you deform the mast, since this will reduce its strength.
Mast diameters of 1 1/4" to 2' (3-5cm) may be used. The 1 1/2" (3.8cm) size
or larger is recommended for unguyed masts over 6' long, or where large
antennas are used. If guy wires are used, fasten two through each of the two
holes of the lower clamp.
CAUTION:
Select a mounting location where the antenna cannot come in contact
with power lines while it is being installed, and where the installation
will not fall across power lines if a guy wire should fail
STEP 3 ANTENNA/CABLE
After connecting the antenna lead-in cable to the antenna fasten it to the
antenna mast using stand-off insulators as shown. Provide a generous loop
at the drive unit and attach lead-in cable to the support mast with stand-off
insulators approximately every four feet. Tape the rotator control cable directly
to the support mast.
INDOOR CONTROL UNIT
STEP I - Determine proper rotor cable size and strip about 1/2" of each conductor
Jacket Off. Insert bare conductor
as shown in fig.l , Then, release jacket to secure on connector
fig. I
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STEP 2 - Plug power cord of the control unit into AC outlet. Then, turn on.
STEP 3 - While power on, the CHANNEL display u , and the ANT POSITION display U.U
Press the "INITIAL"
return initial(lamp "
After lamp " 4" stop blink, this mens that the control unit and rotator have
already zeroed; synchronized
STEP 4 - Press "INITIAL" Key, then, ANT POSITION display will show 36 to O.
ANTENNA ROTATOR
REMOTE
INSTALLATION
cable may be used. For .longer runs,
3. Make sure there are no loose
INSTALLATION
INS TALLATION & PROGRAMMING
into connector plate of rear of control unit
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fig.2.
key, control unit and rotator will synchronously
" will blink about 96 seconds).
operation can now begin.
Hy-Gain
Drive Unit
Second Wire
to #2
Terminal
strands
Silver (or Wide Wire)
Cast Nose
of Housing
Support Mast
Lower Clamp
Guy Wire
Stand-Off
Loop to allow
full turn of antenna
STEP
per fig.2.
Stand-off
Lead-in
112"
3 wire #3 to #3
2 wire #2 to #2
I wire #1 to #1
CHANNEL
AR-500/X
Third Wire
to #3
Cover
STEP 1
to
Drive
STEP 2
Shielded
cable only
Antenna
Drive
3
Control Cable
Tape to Mast
Antenna
Support Mast
Cable
A B
ANT POSITION
SENSOR
88 0
J
DEG. Xto
unit
C D
U L