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G8MNY > TECH 01.04.24 01:01l 87 Lines 4526 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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Subj: Rotator Radio Shack info
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From: G8MNY@GB7CIP.#32.GBR.EURO
To : TECH@WW
By G8MNY (Updated Jan 15)
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This is similar to the Hishmann Hit Ro 250 offset rotator, with an unusual
rotator control system with no electronics (2 diodes) but to solve the sync
issue it uses a pulsed speed feedback system. The controller has a movable
control plate with 3 switches on it. The mains is fed via slip rings to the off
home contact! And it uses a pulsed DC motor as a control servo.
Stub Clamp
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CONTROLLER ROTATOR
The rotator has split phase AC squirrel cage motor & a DC motor in the
controller. The series AC capacitor gives a 90ø leading voltage into either of
the windings determining the direction of the rotator motor. In the controller
a chain of gears turns the switch plate. In the rotator 1 gear & a worm drive
gives the same gear ratio to the well greased up stub mast champ tube from the
motor.
Both motors need regular servicing to move grease around & stop rusting in the
outside rotator etc.
DIAGRAM CAM CAM
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x = Indicator Plate Switches, >( )< = Slip Rings, * = External Connection
DC & AC motor OPERATION
On moving the control knob & plate the switches power the rotator (lamp comes
on). Low voltage AC of the right phase direction is passed to the split phase
rotator motor & DC of the right polarity is selected for the dial motor.
The dial plate above the control plate that carries the lamp, is moved around
by the DC pulsed dial motor. The "on" time of this motor just enough to make
its' own cam stay in step with the rotators' cam. The 2 Rs around the dial
motor ensure start up & decay speed are right to maintain about 50% duty power
on cycle so there is plenty of pulse width control to ensure the dial stays in
step.
When the dial plate agrees with the control plate the home contact turns off
the power & the lamp goes out.
CALIBRATION
As it is possible to get this type of servo feedback out of step, a calibrate
button is provided underneath the controller. If the controller fails to power
off after rotating this usually means the rotator has reached its mechanical
stop & is not providing any more servo pulses. Pressing the Calibrate button
then runs on the dial motor to catch up so the controller powers off OK.
Calibration should not be done often (once/10mins?) as it applies much higher
voltage to the DC motor & heats up the 27R & the stalled rotator motor. Also
the rotator motor itself is too hot to touch after doing this just once!
MODS
As with other rotators, the AC motor is well over run, so if more than 2 mins
use is needed, add a high wattage R (80R 10W) in series with neutral will
increase rotator motor run time before it overheats & burns out. This also
reduces the lamp power & increases it's lifetime too.
Why Don't U send an interesting Bul?
73 de John G8MNY @ GB7CIP
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