[TowerTalk] OR2800 rotor (old AC model) voltage/current draw?

[Rick Karlquist]

My rotor has a pot not a reed switch.  It is still a 2800?


JC Smith wrote:
> Motor voltage is 28 - 42 VAC, current is not specified.
>
> There is no recommended cable length (short as possible I guess).  Minimum
> size for the three motor conductors is #18.  Over 125' - #16, over 200' -
> #14, over 300' - #12, over 450' - you're on your own.  For the two reed
> switch (position indicator) conductors it's #22 - 24 regardless of length.
>
> 73 - JC, K0HPS
>
>
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> Subject: [TowerTalk] OR2800 rotor (old AC model) voltage/current draw?
>
> On the old OR2800 rotor with the AC motor, what is
> the motor voltage and current (under full rated load)?
> What is the recommended cable wire size and length?
>
> To identify a 2800 vs a 2300:
>
> The case is marked "M2" and the cable goes out though
> a strain relief, not a 7 pin connector. Thus it must be
> a 2800, right?
>
> Rick N6RK
>
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