User manual

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Technical Note:

The AlfaSpid controller has multiple modes of operation. You will need to

become familiar with these modes to be able to make full use of your

rotator.

Function Mode

The

button steps through the function menus. The leftmost

character on the display indicates the function mode you are currently

in.

- Normal Operations Mode

- Half Auto Mode

- CPU Mode

Normal Operations Mode

In Normal Operations Mode, the

, , , buttons cause rotation as

long as the buttons are pressed. Pressing

while in normal

operations mode will take you to setup mode.

- Half Auto Mode

In Half Auto Mode, the

, , , buttons can be used to pre-select

the desired beam heading. The heading displayed on the controller

will rapidly change in the direction of desired rotation. Once the

desired beam heading is shown on the display, release the key.

Approximately ½ of a second after no key presses have been

detected, the display will revert back to the actual beam heading, and

rotation towards the desired heading will take place. Pressing any

key while in transit to the desired heading will cancel the action.

Controller Operation

The 0 in the

displays to the left will be

replaced by your actual

beam heading.