Thanks Tim.
I'm not aware of any problems with my controller or computer. I notice
that there are micro switches to protect against over-run, and wonder
why these didn't protect the motor, if one of the circuits had stuck on.
BTW have there been any improvements with the sealing against rain
water on this model? It seems better than the previous model, in this
respect.
73 Clive G3CWV
On 13/10/2011 21:46, Tim Cunningham wrote:
All of the failures were specifically attributed to either a stuck relay
in the control box, a manual switch sticking (not releasing) on the
front rotor control panel, and a software or computer crash that
continued to drive one of the up, down, left, or right control lines.
73,
Tim - N8DEU
----- Original Message ----- From: "Clive Wallis"
To: "amsat" <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2011 11:50 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: G5500 Elevation Rotator Short Circuit?
Many thanks Tim for your comments. From what you've said it sounds like
a faulty motor. In the ones you've repaired have you been able to
determine the cause of motor over heating?
The problems I've had in the past have always been due to water getting
into the units.
73 Clive G3CWV
Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, UK
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