Hi-Z Antennas Hi-Z 3 Triangular Array Local and Remote Control
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1. Universal Device Control Systems www udcsys com Hi Z Antennas Hi Z 3 Triangular Array Local and Remote Control System HZ3AC User Manual Version 2 1 May 2014 Universal Device Control Systems Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved Section Content Page I General Description l II Control System Installation l II Control System Operation 2 IV System Control Button Label Customization 3 V Trouble Shooting 3 VI Remote Control Operation 4 Section I General Description The HZ3AC Control System provides users the ability to implement local direction control of a Hi Z Antennas 3 Element Triangular Array receive antenna system with the click of a mouse The control system can also be used for direction control while operating from a remote location using a remote desktop application or the UDCS N4PY Integrated Server System over a reliable Internet connection Control system ports not used for the preconfigured application can be used for other station control functions Refer to the Application Notes Page at www udcsys com for details HZ3AC Control System Block Diagram Antennas Hi Z Phase HZ3AC Station 3 Controller Controller Radio Computer D HZ3AC Controller Hi Z 3 Direction Select RS Section II Installation Please read and understand instructions in this manual and the Control System Software Quick Start Guide before starting the installation process Control Software is available for download at udcs weebly2. Window Default Label HZ3AC Settings Control Window 1 Click Settings 2 Default Label Displayed in the Call Sign area in Settings CallSign HZ3AC 3 Place cursor at the end of the last letter in the default label 4 Backspace to remove default label and type the desired label text Call Sign RX ANT DIR SEL 5 Hit the Enter Key to complete label change Control Switch Label Customization Customizing Default Labels Label customization Steps 7 1 Right Click on the center direction indicator label Dir 1 Dir 4 Default Labels appear Follow steps 1 7 to change the default control switch top center label U Place cursor at the end of Dir 2 and backspace to clear the label Switched Group Ports 1 HEZ 3 Direction 4 iN NE Type the desired direction label Select RS change 5 Hit the Enter Key to change the label Do not change or delete the RS function symbol 6 Spaces can be added between NE and SE to center labels 7 lt lt N NE gt gt Add indicator arrows if desired Section IV Troubleshooting 1 Verify the USB cable is connected to the station control computer 2 Verify the DC Power cable is connected to the station supply as shown in Figure 1 and power is on 3 Verify control leads 1 and 2 actions are functioning properly using a multi meter while switching controller directions Direction 1 N Control 1 GND Control 3 amp 4 GND Control 2 GND Control 1 amp 4 GND Con
3. com Controller Software Installation Refer to the Control Software Quick Start Guide for details e Insert the Control Software CD in the CDROM DVD drive on the station computer Start the installation process by clicking Install Click OK and follow the installation prompts and click Finish to run the default application Ignore the hamShack Switch Not Found message by clicking OK After the default control window appears exit the program System Hardware Installation Refer to Figure 1 on Page 2 e Plug the HZ3AC USB cable into an unused USB port on the station computer Connect the red and black power cable to the station 13 8 Volt DC supply Start the HZ3AC Control Program by clicking on the hamShack Switch desktop icon Verify control lead 1 and 2 functionality against the Hi Z Truth Table on page 3 Section IV Connect Hi Z 3 power and control leads 1 4 to barrier strip positions as shown in Figure 1 l Figure 1 HZ3AC to Hi Z 3 Phase Box Control and Power Lead Connections Prewired Connections i K es End User Connections ee ij oe 2 amp Sp CTRL 1 Gr ound Section III Control System Operation To change Hi Z 3 receive antenna system direction click the desired control button No Direction Selected Direction 1 North Direction 2 Northeast Switched Group Ports 1 Switched Group Ports 1 Switched Grou Select RS E Je Je e Section IV Control Button Label Customization Control Window Label Change Control
4. d receives commands and also receives status information from the radio Software on the client PC presents a graphical representation of radio controls and HZ3AC control functions The client server system reduces latency as the control applications reside on the remote computer The radio s frequency mode gain and other functions can be adjusted antennas and other station equipment can be selected or switched remotely using controller GUI Buttons The Client Server Feature can also provide automatic antenna switching and the ability to use paddles at the Remote Client end for sending CW To implement the Integrated Client Server function purchase and install the version of N4PY Rig Control Software for the type of radio to be used in the system Follow instructions in the Client Server and N4PY Rig Control manuals for system configuration and operation details Antennas Hi Z Phase HZ3AC 1 3 Controller Controller Direction Display GUI Switched Group Ports 1 H 2 3 Girection Solect RS
5. trol 3 GND Control 2 amp 4 GND 4 Verify power lead connections to the Hi Z Phase Boxes 13 8 volts is required 5 Click on the SGP Window Assignments button in the Settings Window to verify settings are unchanged Switched GRP 1 Ports Switched GRP 2 Ports Switched GRP 3 Ports Switched GRP 4 Ports SW 1 GRF 1 3 Ports Should trouble persist after verifying all system settings and connections are correct and power is provided follow troubleshooting instructions in the Hi Z 3 user manual 3 Section V Remote Control Operation There are two methods of operating the HZ3AC system from a remote location by using a remote desktop application or the UDCS N4PY Integrated Client Server and rig control system Remote Desktop Application Control Method Remote desktop applications enable users to see and control a connected PC as though they are sitting directly in front of it Remote desktop applications to include Citrix Systems GoToMyPC LogMeIn Symantec pcAnywhere RealVNC and later versions of Windows have remote desktop capability that can be used for remote control operation Depending on the quality of an Internet connection there may be some degree of latency due screen refreshing as the system control software is running on the station computer UDCS N4PY Integrated Client Server Method The integrated Client Server software feature provides a seamless Remote Radio Control System Software running on the Radio Server PC sends an
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