Abstract: An automatic antenna direction controller which automatically turns an antenna rotor and connected antenna to a desired direction which is preselected by a pointer knob. A dual use meter needle is utilized by action of the pointer knob to select the azimuth of an antenna and to indicate the actual azimuth. A multi-color status LED indicator indicates different colors corresponding to the percentage of rotational completion completed. Control is offered by onboard circuitry for automatic brake release and setting, preset electronic end points for rotation limits, overshoot protection, and an unstick routine. Optional control can also be managed by an outboard computer through an RS-232 connection.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 18, 2001
Date of Patent:
March 4, 2003
Assignee:
Idiom Press
Inventors:
David R. Sneitzer, Robert C. Locher, Jr.