Yaesu G-450ADC, User Manual

Page 1: ...G 450ADC G 450CDC Antenna Rotator Controller User Manual ...

Page 2: ... kgf cm 217 ft lbs Maximum Vertical load Continuous load 100 kg or less Instantaneous load 300 kg Mast Outside Diameter φ32 to φ63 center protrudes by φ48 to φ52 Rotation Range 450 360 Rotation Time approx 56 seconds 20 Antenna K Coefficient 100 Wind Loading Area Pole type 0 5 m2 x 0 5 m Tower type 1 m2 Maximum Continuous Duty 3 minutes Rotor Dimensions and Weight φ186 x 263 mm approx 3 2 kg Contr...

Page 3: ...eved using the GL 33 mast adjustment plate Not supplied with G 450ADC per the illustrations below Mast Diameter φ32 to φ38 Use two plates Mast Diameter φ39 to φ47 Use one plate Mast Diameter φ48 to φ50 Do not use a plate The use of a mast of outside diameter greater than 51 mm 2 01 will result in off center rotation The amount of offset increases with increasing mast diameter A mast of 60 mm outsi...

Page 4: ...verlap indicator LED Indicator needle adjustment screw Left rotation switch Right rotation switch Power Switch 125mm Controller Rear Panel Adjustment potentiometer selection switch Indicator needle adjustment potentiometer Overlap LED adjustment potentiometer Rotor control interconnection jack Fuse holder This holder requires a 1 A G 450ADC or 0 5 A G 450CDC fuse If the fuse is blown replace only ...

Page 5: ...onal nut Rotator Attachment Plate Dimensions 8 4 m m 8 4 m m φ 1 1 9 φ9 4 locations The tower plate onto which the rotator unit is mounted must be drilled with four holes of 9 mm diameter equally spaced on a circle of 119 mm diameter The center to center dis tance between any two adjacent mounting holes is 84 mm ...

Page 6: ...ned weight of antenna plus mast of 10 kg or less and the product of multiplying the Antenna Wind Load Area in m2 by the Height of the Antenna Mast in m must be 0 25 or less see Figure and Table 1 Antenna Weight Mast Weight 10 kg Antenna Wind Load Area Height of Antenna Mast 0 25 Refer to the antenna manufacturer s specification sheet for determining the weight and the surface area of the proposed ...

Page 7: ...1 MHz 3 element Yagi K2 Turning Radius 4 2 m x Weight 7 5 kg 2 5 kg 42 0 Antenna Weight Mast Weight 5 kg 2 KTotal K1 K2 175 42 0 59 5 The antenna system Wind Loading Area is 0 3 m2 0 45 m2 0 75 m2 The Wind Loading Area and K factor are within the specifications for the G 450ADC 450CDC Table 1 Wind Loading Areas for Common Antennas Typical Band MHz Elements Area m2 Band MHz Elements Area m2 7 2 ele...

Page 8: ...ciated with each pin for reference later Pins 1 6 and 7 of the round connector are not used Confirm that all solder joints are firm and cleanly made as this part of the cable will be difficult to access once the rotator is installed on top of the tower Do not slide the shell onto the connector at this time 5 Crimp the supplied pin contacts onto the wires on the opposite end of the cable per the il...

Page 9: ... the wires with solder Make sure to insert the Water Resist Boot first 2 5 3 6 3 4 5 1 2 7 4 Terminal 1 6 and 7 are not used Assembly of 7 pin Metal Connector Pin 1 and 7 of the seven pin metal connector is not used as viewed from pin insertion side as viewed from solder side Wiring for the control cable identical numbers to be connected ...

Page 10: ...s to be pointing exactly to 0º If the indicator needle is not pointing exactly to 0º go to the rear panel of the controller and set the Adjust ment Potentiometer Selection Switch see Figure 2 to the right position Now use a small screwdriver to adjust the Indicator Needle Adjustment Potentiometer Fig 2 so that the in dicator needle points exactly to 0º 8 After aligning the needle to 0º set the Adj...

Page 11: ...ION 5ｰ NW E 270 300 240 330 210 180 0 90 60 120 30 150 G 450A OFF ON LEFT RIGHT OVERLAP CONTROLLER POWER Indicator needle adjustment screw Figure 1 Adjustment potentiometer selection switch Indicator needle adjustment potentiometer Overlap LED adjustment potentiometer Figure 2 ...

Page 12: ...asher becomes flat then tightened further by 1 2 to one turn maxi mum 6 Install the rotator control cable s round plug into the jack on the side of the rotator s base and tighten the connector ring to secure the connector Slide the rubber boot over the con nector while putting a slight amount of inward pressure on the rubber boot use electrical tape to secure the back end of the rubber boot to the...

Page 13: ...tenna Spring Washer Antenna Mast Mast Bearing GS 065 option Mast Bearing GS 065 option Must be parallel M8 x 16 length 16 mm Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Provide sufficient slack More than 1 m Less than 1 m ...

Page 14: ...llation 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 If an electrical storm should be reported in your area quickly unplug the control cable from the rear of the rotator s controller box and disconnect the AC cable from the wall outlet Disconnect the coaxial cab...

Page 15: ...the terminals on the back of the controller etc and make corrections before replacing the 3A fuse on the board inside the controller CAUTION Only replace with a fuse of similar type and rating 3A To measure voltage between terminals remove the connection cable to the rotor Switch Pin Voltage Power switch is in the ON position 4 5 0 V Press the LEFT switch 4 5 DC 22 V Press the RIGHT switch 4 5 DC ...

Page 16: ... cover any impairment caused by tampering misuse failure to follow instructions supplied with the product unauthorized modifications or damage to this product for any reasons such as accident excess moisture lightning power surges connection to improper voltage supply damage caused by inadequate packing or shipping procedures loss of damage to or corruption of stored data product modification to e...

Page 17: ...e decision to repair or replace this product is the sole discretion of YAESU MUSEN Other conditions YAESU MUSEN S MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL YAESU MUSEN BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF DAMAGE TO OR CORRUPTION OF STORED DATA OR FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES HOW EVER CAUSED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION TO THE R...

Page 18: ...n bolts and other fasteners sufficiently can be a cause of the antenna and associated equip ment collapsing resulting in a fatal accident or damage to houses or other property CAUTION When installing this product take care not to jam your fingers between parts or cut fingers on edges of parts If the condition of the equipment is abnormal such as emitting smoke or an unusual smell continuing to use...

Page 19: ...t be disposed as household waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment should be recycled at a facility ca pable of handling these items and their waste by products Please contact a local equipment supplier representative or service cen ter for information about the waste collection system in your country ...

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