Yaesu G-5500 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
G-5500
YAESU MUSEN CO., LTD.
1-20-2 Shimomaruko, Ota-Ku, Tokyo 146-8649, Japan
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G-5500 Antenna Azimuth-Elevation Rotators & Contoroller Instruction Manual
YAESU G-5500
ANTENNA AZIMUTH-ELEVATION
ROTATORS & CONTROLLER
The Yaesu G-5500 provide 450° azimuth and 180° elevation control of medium- and large-size
unidirectional satellite antenna arrays under remote control from the station operating position.
The two factory-lubricated rotator units are housed in weatherproof melamine resin coated die-cast
aluminum, to provide maintenance-free operation under all climatic conditions. The rotators may
be mounted together on a mast, or independently with the azimuth rotator inside a tower and the
elevation rotator on the must.
The controller unit is a handsomely-styled desktop unit with dual meters and direction controls for
azimuth, in compass direction and degrees; and elevation, from 0° to 180°. An External Control
jack is provided on the rear of the controller for interfacing via D-to-A converters to an external
microcomputer or other display/controller.
Please read this manual carefully before installing the rotators.
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G-5500 Antenna Azimuth-Elevation Rotators & Contoroller Instruction Manual
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage requirement: 110-120 or 200-240 VAC
Motor voltage: 24 VAC
Rotation time (approx., @60Hz): Elevation (180°): 67 sec.
Azimuth (360°): 58 sec.
Maximum continuous operation: 5 minutes
Rotation torque: Elevation: 14 kg-m (101 ft-lbs)
Azimuth: 6 kg-m (44 ft-lbs)
Braking torque: Elevation: 40 kg-m (289 ft-lbs)
Azimuth: 40 kg-m (289 ft-lbs)
Vertical load: 200 kg (440 lbs)
Pointing accuracy: ±4 percent
Wind surface area: 1 m
Control cables: 2 x 6 conductors - #20 AWG or larger
Mast diameter: 38-63 mm (1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches)
Boom diameter: 32-43mm (1-1/4 to 1-5/8 inches)
Weight: Rotators: 9 kg (20 lbs)
2
Controller: 3 kg (6.6 lbs)
UNPACKING & INSPECTION
When unpacking the rotator confirm the presence of the following items:
Elevation Rotator Unit.................................1
Azimuth Rotator Unit .................................. 1
Controller Unit.............................................1
Mast Clamp (pair)........................................2
Pipe clamp ...................................................2
U Bracket ..................................................... 1
M8 x 16 Hex. Bolt ....................................... 4
M8 x 25 Hex. Bolt ....................................... 8
M8 x 70 Hex. Bolt ....................................... 4
M8 x 95 Hex. Socket Bolt ........................... 1
U-Bolt .......................................................... 2
6mm Spring Washer .................................... 4
6mm Flat Washer......................................... 4
8mm Spring Washer .................................. 18
8mm Flat Washer....................................... 12
M8 Square Nut.............................................1
M8 Hex. Nut ................................................4
M6 Hex. Nut ................................................4
8-pin DIN Plug ............................................ 1
7-pin Metal Connector................................. 2
Water Resist Cap ......................................... 2
Spare Fuse (117V:2A, 220V:1A)................. 1
Instruction Manual....................................... 1
If any of these items are missing or appear to
be damaged, save the carton and packing material and notify the shipping company (or
dealer, if purchased directly at his shop).
Before proceeding with installation, confirm
that the AC voltage label on the rear of the
Controller matches your local line voltage: either “117V” for 110 to 120 VAC, or “220” for
220 to 240 VAC. If the labeled voltage range
does not match, return the controller to the
dealer from whom you purchased it (different
power transformers are installed for the different voltage ranges).
Note that cable is not included with the rotator,
as the length must be determined case-by-case.
Contact your Yaesu dealer to obtain the length
of cable your installation requires. For runs of
over 100 feet, use #18 AWG instead of #20
AWG.
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