Overview

Components and Connections

• Rotator
  • Horizontal axis rotary table with bi-polar stepper motor belt drive
  • Vertical axis antenna carrier with bi-polar stepper motor belt drive

• Dual-Axis Stepper Motor Controller
  • Rear panel AC entry module with fuses and power switch
  • Front panel
    • Two axis activity LEDs
    • Reset (panic) switch
    • Horizontal and vertical axis motor connections (DB-9)
    • Vertical axis USB connection for axis configuration
    • Horizontal axis USB connetion for axis configuration and system control
  • Internal
    • Two bi-polar stepper drive modules
    • Stepper motor DC power supply

• Firmware
  • Indentical dual-role flash firmware with USB support is loaded on the two stepper drive modules
  • Flash programming firmware supports field application firmware upgrades via USB

• Cables
  • AC power cord
  • Two DB-9 motor cables
  • One USB cable