One Cable - Antennas Direct
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1. and tightening the two C clamps evenly using the four nuts See Fig 2 Attach the antenna to the rotator using a very short approx 12 inch stub mast and the two U bolts Tighten the two C clamps evenly using the nuts Use the shortest possible stub mast to minimize wind loading See Fig 3 Make certain the small end of the antenna is pointing in the direction of the arrow and North line Secure the completed assembly to fixed mast and align with the antenna pointing NORTH Assembly Diagram Contents QTY U Bolt 1 4 20UNC 2PC C Clamp 4PC Nut 1 4 20UNC 8PC Bolt 1 4 20UNCX70L 4PC Rubber Cable Boot 2PC Rubber Blanking Boot 1PC ROTR 100 INSTALLATION GUIDE CAUTION Installation of this product near power lines is dangerous This product and attached antenna must be installed well clear of any overhead power lines Failure to do so could lead to severe injury or even death E O p p r GE COAX CABLE CONNECTIONS Prior to making these connections unplug the rotator controller and receiving equipment from 120 VAC power source Install rubber boots onto cable attaching connecters 1 USING THE ANTENNA COAX CABLE FOR ROTATOR POWER CONTROL This unit is designed to be capable of using the same coax cable for passing both received VHF UHF signals and providing rotator power and control See Fig 4 Connect the antenna to the drive unit s TO ANTENNA jack using a sufficient length2. dealer if unknown please contact Pro Brand International Inc 1900 West Oak Circle Marietta GA 30062 Telephone 770 423 7072 PBI at its option will either repair or replace the defective product at no charge to you This warranty covers parts but does not cover any costs incurred in removal shipping or reinstallation of the product This limited warranty does not apply if the product is damaged deteriorates malfunctions or fails from misuse improper installation abuse neglect accident tampering modification of the product as originally manufactured by PBI usage not in accordance with product instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind lightning ice or corrosive environments such as salt spray and acid rain The 1 Year Warranty is provided on the condition that the equipment is properly delivered with all handling and freight charges prepaid to your PBI distributor for return to our factory for repair or replacement PBI distributors will arrange for the replacement or repair and return to you without charge the product which failed due to defective material or workmanship PBI WILL NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE 1 YEAR PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY The foregoing shall be the sole and exclusive remedy
3. down 5 4 3 2 1 0 During that countdown you have chance to cancel the command by pressing ESCape DELETING ALL STORED LOCATIONS To delete all stored locations press DELETE 00 DELETE The display will then count down 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 During that countdown you have chance to cancel the command by pressing ESCape TOTAL RESET COMMAND In the highly unlikely event that the software becomes locked up it is possible to reset all data in the unit s memories This is achieved by pressing DELETE 00 STORE The display will then count down 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 During that countdown you have chance to cancel the command by pressing ESCape After this command it will be necessary to set up and store all desired locations RESYNCHRONIZATION This is performed when the antenna is first installed Normally further resynchronization is not needed However in the most severe conditions of wind and heavy loading it may become necessary Resynchronization is achieved by pressing STORE 00 STORE The display will then count down 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 During that countdown you have chance to cancel the command by pressing ESCape The rotator performs a synchronization sequence then turns to 000 ESCape KEY For command involving multiple button presses if the ESCape key is pressed before the final key press previous keyed inputs are canc
4. of any person whether in contract tort or otherwise and PBI shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damage or commercial loss or from any other loss or damage except as set forth above Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Meeker Brand ternational Inc 8 Pro Brand International Inc 1900 West Oak Circle Marietta GA 30062 USA 770 423 7072 FAX 770 423 7075 www eagleaspen com
5. of coax cable to allow for mast rotation 1 25 turns and a rain drip loop Connect the drive unit FROM CONTROLLER jack to the indoor controller via the main coax downlead Due to voltage drops the maximum coax cable length is 200 with solid copper conductor RG 6 U coax or 75 with copper covered steel conductor RG 6 U coax cable If it is desired to use a preamplifier see below Using A Preamplifier Or Amplified Antenna Only a suitable preamplifer designed for powering by 17 VDC at less than 50mA may be inserted between the antenna and drive unit s TO ANTENNA jack Contact Pro Brand for a suitable preamplifier The preamplifier is powered from the rotator controller When using a preamplifier that does not conform to the above specification or where it is desired to use separate rotator and antenna cables see USING SEPARATE COAX CABLES FOR THE ANTENNA AND THE ROTATOR Page 4 ROTR 100 INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 USING SEPARATE COAX CABLES FOR THE ANTENNA AND THE ROTATOR If it is NOT desired to use the rotator s power coax for passing VHF UHF signals or it is desired to use a preamplifier that does NOT conform to the specification of 17 VDC at less than 50mA power then a separate coax cables must be used for the signal feed and rotator power control feed See Fig 5 Install a separate VHF UHF signal coax cable for the antenna and pre amp if used Do not connect anything to the drive unit s TO ANTENNA jack b
6. 00 INSTALLATION GUIDE REMOTE CONTROL KEYS POWER Switch Controller between stand by and ready 0 9 numeric keys Used for moving to or storing desired location numbers and direction angles ESC Cancel current operation or programming mode Stop antenna moving lt q orp Manually move the antenna clockwise or counter clockwise Aoryv Move between saved locations Store Save current location as a designated position Delete Deleting a single stored location or all stored locations Recall Recall a saved antenna position REMOTE CONTROL COMMANDS xx 01 to 99 Store a memory location STORE xx STORE Move to a memory location RECALL xx or UP DOWN Move to an angle abc abc 000 to 450 or LEFT RIGHT Delete a memory location DELETE xx DELETE Delete all memory locations DELETE 00 DELETE Resynchronization USING A UNIVERSAL REMOTE STORE 00 STORE CONTROL There is a limited compatibility with many Total reset Universal Remote Controls The rotator may DELETE 00 STORE emulate a Toshiba satellite receiver It will normally be necessary to program the rotator Cancel a command using the original remote control The ESCape Universal Control will usually offer the basic functions of Power and Channel programmed position UP DOWN ROTR 100 INSTALLATION GUIDE NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Th
7. Eagle Aspen HDTV ROTATOR MODEL ROTR100 INSTALLATION GUIDE ONE CABLE OFF AIR ANTENNA ROTATOR AND CONTROLLER MADE IN CHINA ROTR100 INCLUDED PARTS i i A DRIVE UNIT CONTROL UNIT REMOTE 1 REMOTE CONTROL T 2 AA BATTERIES INCLUDED k BBA ty NOTE Length of antenna boom may not exceed 131 SPECIFICATIONS Rotation Time 60 seconds max for 360 deg Total Rotation 450 deg 1 25 rotations Motor Voltage 18VDC Motor Current 350 mA max Mechanical Torque 120 inch lbs Return Accuracy 2 deg Position Sensor Hall sensor Signaling Format DiSEqC 1 2 Pre amplifier Power 17VDC at 50mA max when used See notes Page 6 Attenuation Drive Unit 1dB max 54 806MHz Attenuation Control Unit 1dB max 54 806MHz Input Power 120VAC 20W Coax Cable Length 200 max RG 6 solid copper center conductor with no pre amplifier 150 max as above but with an 80mA pre amplifier See notes Page 6 75 max RG 6 copper covered steel with no pre amplifier Remote Control Codes Compatible with many Universal Controllers See Remote Control Commands Page 8 The above specifications are typical and subject to normal manufacturing and service tolerances These specifications are subject to change without notice INSTALLATION GUIDE VERIFYING ROTATOR OPERATION AND PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION It is most convenient to make yourself familiar with the operation of the rota
8. elled A rotation to either a preset location or a digital compass location may be cancelled during the rotation by pressing the ESCape key The display will then show the digital compass angle location NOTES INITIAL POWERING When the rotator is first powered it may turn immediately This action is caused by a power interruption after the previous command but before it is completed This is to keep the antenna position synchronized with the position displayed on the controller DISPLAY BLINKING When the rotator is turning display is blinking the system will not process commands entered though the controller except for an ESCape command to stop the rotation COAX CABLE TYPE Do not use coax cable with a copper covered steel center conductor as it has approximately three times the DC resistance of coax with solid copper center conductor AUTOMATIC PRE AMPLIFIER POWER If a DC short is present or if maximum pre amplfier current is exceeded the pre amplifier power will automatically switch off To restore pre amplifier power perform a hard reset unplug and plug it back in GROUNDING In order to provide increased immunity against lightning related static and surge conditions the coax cable may pass through a well specified grounding block at the entrance to the house building The grounding block case is closely connected to a nearby ground rod Follow the antenna manufacturer s instructions and local electrical codes ROTR 1
9. ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to C which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for Help CAUTION Installation of this product near power lines is dangerous This product and attached antenna must be installed well clear of any overhead power lines Failure to do so could lead to severe injury or even death ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pro Brand International Inc PBI warrants this Eagle Aspen product against any defects in materials or workmanship within 1 one year from date of purchase No warranty claim will be honored unless at the time the claim is made you present proof of purchase to an authorized PBI
10. icate the current position e g 186 degrees or the current channel e g P27 Switch the unit OFF by pressing the POWER button again When the unit is OFF only the POWER button is functional MOVING THE ANTENNA MANUALLY Press the LEFT arrow to make the antenna turn counter clockwise or the RIGHT arrow to make the antenna turn clockwise When the rotator is turning the display will indicate the digital compass angle position When 000 has been reached pressing the left arrow will have no effect similarly when 450 has been reached pressing the right arrow will have no effect Note that a single quick press of left or right will move the antenna approximately 1 degree Rotation speed is approximately 6 degrees per second or one minute per rotation MOVING THE ANTENNA DIRECTLY TO A DIGITAL COMPASS LOCATION You may turn the antenna directly to a digital compass location by pressing 3 digits in sequence on the remote The 3 digits will normally be in the range 000 to 360 but may be 000 to 450 see minimizing rotation time For example press 090 to point east press 180 to point south 270 to point west 000 or 360 to point north MINIMIZING ROTATION TIME Note that the rotator is capable of turning 450 degrees even though only 360 deg is needed to cover all possible directions The reason for this feature is to minimize rotation time when the most frequently used locations are sl
11. ightly either side of north e g north west 315 deg and north east 045 deg 000 deg is the same position as 360 deg 090 deg is the same position as 450 deg etc For example if north west and north east are the most common locations then use 405 deg for north east not 045 deg STORING A DIGITAL COMPASS LOCATION First optimize the antenna position manually using the left and right buttons on the remote e Decide what preset number you wish to give to the location It is convenient to assign locations the same number as the TV channel number Note that the preset channel number range is from 01 to 99 Do NOT use 00 as that is reserved for other functions For example to store a location as Position 07 press STORE 07 STORE That position is now stored MOVING THE ANTENNA TO A STORED LOCATION Press the RECALL key followed by the two digit stored location e g RECALL 07 The rotator will start turning to the stored location MOVING THE ANTENNA BETWEEN STORED LOCATIONS You may move the rotator between stored locations by pressing the UP or DOWN keys The display will cycle through the stored locations e g P08 P13 P22 P35 The rotator will only start moving after the key has been released for half a second ROTR 100 INSTALLATION GUIDE DELETING A SINGLE STORED LOCATION For example to delete stored location 07 press DELETE 07 DELETE The display will then count
12. tor from the comfort of your living room rather than after installation Unpack the Drive Unit the Controller and the Handheld Remote Control Install batteries in the Remote Control Connect a short piece of coaxial cable form the controller s ROTATOR jack to the drive unit s FROM CONTROLLER JACK Plug the controller into a 120VAC power source e Switch the unit on Set the unit to 000 degrees by performing a RESYNCHRONIZATION as outlined in that section Ensure that the North mark on the body is aligned with the arrow on rotating shaft 3 deg Make yourself familiar with the available functions see Remote Control Commands Page 7 Return the unit to 000 degrees in preparation for installation NOTE Before proceeding to roof see Rotator Drive Units Assembly Page 2 ROTR 100 INSTALLATION GUIDE ROTATOR DRIVE UNIT ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Ensure the controller is set to 000 degrees North Ensure that the drive unit s arrow and North line are aligned Switch off and unplug from 120VAC for the duration of the installation process First ensure that the proposed location of the rotator antenna masts and the antenna are well clear of any overhead power lines Refer to the Antenna Installation Safety Sheet normally supplied with an off air antenna Ensure the antenna mast is perfectly vertical prior to installation Attach the Rotator to the mast by installing the four bolts
13. ut do install the supplied rubber blanking weather boot Do not connect anything to the controller s RECEIVER jack OPTIONAL SHORT STUB MAST PREAMPLIFIER a IN RG6 COAX SHORT STUB MAST PREAMPLIFIER PREAMPLIFIER DRIVE UNIT OPTIONAL gt V OUT DRIVE UNIT ROM CONTROLLER TO ANTENNA NOT CONNECTED lt FROM CONTROLLER USE 2 CABLE BOOTS USE 1 CABLE BOOT TO RECEIVING TV EQUIPMENT AND 1 BLANKING BOOT OR PREAMP POWER SUPPLY A DRIP LOOP RG6 COAX BACK OF CONTROLLER BACK OF CONTROLLER CY RECEIVER TV OUTPUT NOT CONNECTED RG6 COAX MAIN DOWNLEAD 120 VAC ONLY A COMPATIBLE ROTATOR OUTPUT TO RECEIVER TV ROTATOR PREAMPLIFIER MAY BE USED INPUT INPUT IN THIS CONFIGURATION FIG 4 FIG 5 SINGLE COAX CABLE INSTALLATION WITH SEPARATE ROTATOR AND ANTENNA COMPATIBLE PREAMPLIFIER CABLE INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER Install the controller within range of the infra red handheld remote control Connect as shown in Fig 4 or Fig 5 Power Left Right Button Counter Clockwise Clockwise Button Button ROTATOR_RECEIVER 3 Digit Power LED Display Indicator 120 VAC Power Cord 18VDC Out ROTR 100 INSTALLATION GUIDE OPERATING THE SYSTEM POWERING THE SYSTEM Plug the control unit in to the 120 VAC power source This puts the unit into OFF STANDBY mode Note the green LED on the display Press the POWER button to switch the unit on The display will ind
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