[TowerTalk] M2 OR2800PDC question

[Dan]

I tap off ahead of the regulator in a power supply and plug the power 
cord into a Variac. You then have a variable motor voltage to control 
the speed. I also have a reversing switch on the motor lead connection. 
This will settle whether the problem is the reed switch. Of course, Skip 
is correct that the controller will not put out motor voltage unless it 
is receiving reed switch pulses.
  I notice that many of the imported rotators also use pulse switches. I 
wonder if they also have these pulse switch problems and would like to 
hear from anyone who has had that happen.
I have had 2 pulse switch failures  in 10 years but I know it is during 
nearby lightening strikes.
  I was told by the M2 phone trouble shooter that they are looking into 
the possibility of having the reed switch replacable thru the side of 
the motor case.

73, Dan, N5AR

Ed Stallman wrote:
> Skip, yes it could be the reed switch. I be leave I can test that 
> here in the shack, I could use my 24 volt supply and  connect direct 
> to terminal 1 and 2 . I would have to keep a close eye on the rotor 
> to be sure not to go past north .
> Today and Tmw we have gust to 35 mph , so will wait for a better day
>
> Ed N5DG
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> At 11:31 PM 3/19/2010, you wrote:
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>> Ed, I would suspect the reed switch.  When it doesn't want to turn,  try
>> moving it in the same direction several times and check and see if 
>> it turns  a
>> very small amount. If the controller doesn't get feed back from the reed
>> switch it will shut the motor down.
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