The rotor software accommodates several different motor types each requiring unique interface. Connect the rotator interfaces to pc using the rs232 ports or usb to serial converters, and select. The truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation dr devra davis duration. German manufacturer easy rotor control erc features interfaces that allow direct usb control of some 90 different antenna rotators.
Ea4tx arsusb rotator controller interface now available at dx. Arduino rotator computer interface and controller radio. I also know that some software programs can select the antenna direction, though i have to say that i prefer to know where the antenna is pointing. Erc support the control of most any rotator by a standard rs232, usb or laninterface. Hyperlog full featured logging program available since 1989. Youll be able to control your antenna rotor from your computer local or remotely. These interfaces emulate the yaesu gs232a rotator control protocol, so programs that offer yaesu rotator control are immediately compatible. Wxtrack predicts satellite positions and ground path.
Easyrotorcontrol, rt21 and rt20 from green heron, dcu1 hygain, ea4tx arswin, rc1 mds, rotorez idiom press. The ea4tx arsusb rotator controller interface operates on 12 vdc power and features a permanently connected dc wire with stripped leads. If a serial or parallel port is used to connect to the rotator then select the correct port from the port dropdown. Control the turn right or cw and left or ccw by means of relays. Rotorez for hygain controllers by ham supplyidiom press invented, patented and manufactured in the usa point and shoot rotorez with or without computer control rs232 and rotorez serial upgrade kit for existing non rs232 rotorez to rs232 for hygain controllers by ham supplyidiom press are now in stock and ready to ship. Radio shack antenna rotor theory of operation qrz forums. Ea4tx has developed universal rotator software called arsvcom.
Both the rotor connected rt21, and the rt21 console can control. A software disc and usb cable to connect the unit to the computer are included. Ea4tx s diagrams showed a simple circuit with a 1k resistor to form a voltage divider on an internal feed from the 12v shack supply. Capacitor run single phase ac typical cde rotor, permanent. Arduino rotator computer interface and controller radio artisan. Instead, it just displays the antenna pointing angles in the corner of the screen. It works by a synchronous motor in the control and the rotor. The ea4tx control software, which runs on my pc, supports a preset function. The arsvcom is a windows program for the control and configuration of the arsusb via a simple and friendly graphical interface. Udp control pstrotator control from other programs. Could be the motor capacitor has gone open from age.
That project uses an arduino controller with some extra hardware to drive a yaesu rotor, and connect to a pc using the simple textbased yaesu control. Alliancehd73 control box problems seeking advice help. Easy rotor control erc are the innovative and easy to build rotor interfaces for almost any rotator and software for dxhunting, contesting, remote control, sat, eme, wx. Software for antenna rotor control worldwidedx radio forum. This guide from ea4tx can provide useful information on interfacing with rotator control units that lack an external control port yaesu gdxa. Some controllers such as the if100 cannot provide this information, in which case the refresh rate dropdown is not shown. Updated 20200101 introduction this is an arduinobased rotator interface that interfaces a computer to a rotator or rotator controller, emulating the yaesu gs232ab and easycom protocols which are supported by a myriad of logging, contest, and control programs. In this case you will use the arsvcom then you will have available its graphic interface whichre setting type. Pstrotator supports separate antenna rotator controllers for azimuth and elevation control. Essentially, the rt21 console implements a computer terminal in an rt21 unit that sends and receives rt21 commands over an rs232 link.
Hello everyone, in interfacing the radio to the pc with sat pc32 it dawned on me that i need to have rotor control as well. Universal antenna controller that can be connected with most antenna switchs for remote or automatic control. By means of the arsusb, you will be able to control remotely your antenna rotor. It can be easily interfaced with commercial rotator control units. Dtmf control the pstrotatoraz program offers the possibility to control the antenna position via dtmf dualtone multi. The rotator then starts, turns the antenna to the same direction, and switches off automatically. The indicator assumes everything is in sync, but it isnt always. This also seems consistent with the code in the respository. Also it supports the previous model ars rcise via parallel port and any prosistel rotor d series. With ft100supercontrol and an additional hard and software, named arsinterface refer to picture 1. Now click on erc control, and you will get a compass like window, where you can type in a specific heading, or click anywhere on the compass rose, and the beam will turn. Arswin rotator interface from ea4tx should also be able to control lprotor with. Open the erc software, and start turning the rotator.
It includes the same features as the standard arsusb but new extras as. The following rotor interfaces and systems are also supported. The ea4tx arswin option communicates with ea4tx s arswin software using the dde protocol arswin must be already be started. Wxtrack is used by many universities and satellite enthusiasts across the world, and is also used within the industry nasa, surrey satellite technology. German manufacturer easyrotorcontrol erc features interfaces that allow direct usb control of some 90 different antenna rotators. I can control from hrd i think that is working ok but still trying to figures out why and when. Select the refresh rate how often the rotator controller is polled for the current status. These lowcost usb rotor controller interfaces are available in two versionsone for azimuth rotators and the other for azimuth and elevation rotators. Pstrotatoraz software for antenna rotators users manual rev. If the rotor supports also elevation you can also control the vertical rotor. Erc version 4 usb mounted inside a yaesu g450a control box. Prosistel d and c, easy rotor control, rt21 and rt20 from green heron, dcu1 hygain, ea4tx arswin, rc1 mds, rotor ez idiom press, yaesu az and yaesu azel gs232a and gs232b, m2 rc2800, alfaspid rak az and ras azel, easycomm, st3 fox delta, endeavour electronics autotracker, zl1bpu, egis, create rac825, vk5dj, f1te, dl7aot, lvb tracker.
Aug 28, 2009 the ea4tx control software, which runs on my pc, supports a preset function. Connect the rotator interfaces to pc using the rs232 ports or usb to serial converters, and select the communication ports from the available com ports. These lowcost usb rotor controller interfaces are available in two versionsone for azimuth rotators and the other for azimuth and elevation rotators find ea4tx arsusb rotator controller interfaces arsusbae and get free standard shipping on. Recently i junked a rotor but kept the control box that might be good. Driver programs for these devices are included or are delivered with the hardware, which take the data for rotor and cat control via dde from the mainprograms satpc32 and wisat32. The interfaces emulate the yaesu gs232a rotator control protocol, so programs that offer yaesu rotator control are immediately compatible. A small window is available which allows you to control the rotor manually. A software disc and usb cable for the interface connection to the computer are included. A hardware interface between the control software and the eme station motors. Easy rotor control erc, ercmini, ercm erc are rs232, usb or laninterfaces for almost any rotator in the world. The lowcost computer interface allows amateur radio enthusiasts to automate their antenna positioning system. Looking at the hamlib wiki page on that interface there is a comment that states if the operation has not completed in 5 seconds the rotator is stopped. Hyperterminal, teraterm, putty, etc you can send commands via that serial port so you will need a list of all commands supported.
The antenna rotation is controlled by means of this connector. Popular trackers such as gs232 and wispdde are supported. In this way, the remotebox can control those antenna switchs by replacing the original controller. Is there a computer interface or software available for using a satellite tracking program to control the movement of these rotors. Software for spid azimuth rotator one engine system 1 rotor. Egis rotors, rifpc rotor interface orbitronics, winrotor parallel port and usb interfaces funkbox, ars ea4tx, kansas city trackertuner, yaesu gs232 rotor interface and compatibles i. Im thinking about building an azel rotor for satellite use using two channel master rotors. One of the relays aux is able to control a brake or speed control if it is applied. Erc version 4 usb spiderbeam easyrotorcontrol w7fg. Youll be able to control your antenna rotor from your computer. The rspi is a gateway between tcpip and the serial port of the arsusb, but can also perform other tasks simultaneously, such as control of a. My early feeling is the control cable may have an issue of some sort. Ercshop easyrotorcontrol rotators driven by intelligence. Connecting the arsusb to your pc via a usb port and later to your rotator is easy.
The best satellite tracking program ive ever used and excellent support terry gaff on twitter. I think initially i will manually aim the antennas, but soon i will want full pc control. For use with windows 10 visit the ea4tx website and download arsvcom v6. Rt21 console is a download firmware load for any rt21 that converts that unit into a control console for another rt21 controller.
The control port can also be accessed via an ethernet port using tcpip. Pstrotator lite is a slightly cut down version of the full software, but as far as i can see, the only part missing is the ability to use the software with other programs. Just using the supplied arsvcom software meets all my. Parts and accessories free shipping on most orders over.
The ea4tx and winrotor rotor interfaces are controlled communicating via dde with their own programs. Whilst i do not intend to use any software with integrated rotator control, having the control on the computer screen is very handy for me. Radio amateurs best asset, rig and rotor control, logging, digital modes, and satellite. Easy rotor control, rt21 and rt20 from green heron, dcu1 hygain, ea4tx arswin, rc1 mds, rotor ez idiom press, yaesu az and yaesu azel gs232a and gs232b, m2 rc2800, alfaspid rak az and ras azel, easycomm, st3 fox delta, endeavour electronics autotracker, zl1bpu, egis, create rac825. Moreover, the known interface arswin from ea4tx is compatible. Tracking is compatible with the egis rotator system using the epr103203 interface box. Antenna rotor control software for windows and linux matt roberts mattatkk5jydotnet published. A friendly graphical interface allows you to control your antennas in a simple way. Ea4tx arsusb rotator controller interface now available. Ham radio deluxe ham radio deluxe is the worlds most popular ham radio software. Interface to the external control port on the back. The ea4txarswin option communicates with ea4txs arswin software using the dde protocol arswin must be already be started. Point and click operation with either erc provided software or many popular transceiver control and logging programs such as ham radio deluxe or n1mm.
Ea4tx arsusb rotator controller interfaces are universal computer interfaces for automating your antenna rotator. Listed under the software antenna rotor control category that is about rotor control. This is a special version based on the arsusb that was redesigned to be used as a rotor controller or replacement by prosistel rotators or any rotor that use multiturn potentiometer. Details on interfacing with various commercial controller units. Get the ultimate control of your directional antennas with our selection of rotator controllers. Press on of the direction button to start the motion in the corresponding direction. And found a new complete old stock unit in the box for future use. This can be used with instanttrack andor orbitdrv the background version of instanttrack when youre using armstrong rotors. Rotor control software category is a curation of 10 web resources on, pstrotator, rotorcraft, satellite tracking with winrotor. The setup emulates a yaesu system and i believe that the same commands work so you can use the controller with almost all rotator control software. Book possibility to upgrading datas possibility to use readymade libraries from cdrom callbook, ham call build in printing procedures for all. The ea4tx and winrotor interfaces are controlled communicating dde with their own programs. Pstrotator software for antenna rotators users manual rev.
If you are looking for a quality rotor control system, with excellent product support, i will wholeheartedly recommend the ars from pablo ea4tx. Ea4tx arsusb rotator controller interfaces arsusbae. My rotor control is now again working flawlessly, yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation, with the rcise and windows 7, and the pcsat32 tracking software. Ea4tx arsusb rotator controller interfaces arsusba. Vibroplex is the usa and canada distributor for erc. Standalone software use, or erc v4 usb can be interfaced with many popular logging and control programs. The rspi is a gateway between tcpip and the serial port of the arsusb, but can also perform other tasks simultaneously, such as control of a weather station, aprs server, etc. For the appointing and rotor control, it supports the same yaesu gs232a commands, this is the guide of all arsusb commands supported. Our customersupport and the continous improvement of our products guarantee that you have fun building and installing our products. The arsusb antenna rotator system is the easiest and highest performance universal interface for handling your antenna rotor. Lp rotor should work with all versions of windows from windows 95 forward. Yaesu gs232 rotor interface and compatibles for example the g6lvb tracker, dl7aot and cx6dd interfaces, easy rotor control controller ercm, the french satdrive interface, h. With ea4tx interfaces, youve got an automated ham shack.
At the end of this section you will find as an exemple a screen copy of the driverprogram for the kct serverkct. Within a few minutes, you will be able to point your antennas from. Rotator controllers software green heron engineering. Box windows 10 all seems to work ok, using the g5500 andor ea4tx with buttons. Choose from tried and true brands like hygain, green heron, ea4tx. A remote rotor for instance a remote arsusb plugged in a raspberry pi. There is no brake so wind can blow the antenna around and unsync the whole thing. Remote tcpip in addition, your log or satellite tracking program will continue to operate as its connected to the virtual port created by the arsvcom. It is designed to be used with the hygain dcu1 or rotorez interfaces for hygain rotators, or the rotorcard interface for yaesu rotators. They deliver pinpoint accuracy and durability for years of dependable performance. I quickly deduced that this was due to lack of a steady voltage coming from the old rotator control box.