W7kkes yaesu g5500 azel rotor repair rotor repair hints and links received from the amsatbb group here are some pictures from the repair of the g5500 azel rotor which had been installed for 2. Pstrotator is a windows program used to control antenna rotators also called rotors in azimuth and elevation or just azimuth figure 1. Putty, or similar serial comms software, and has a lcd display and manual control buttons on front panel which are not labeled and imo should be easy enough to add with a label maker. Yaesu g 5500 azimuthelevation rotator systems are specially designed to accommodate horizontal crossbooms to mount pairs of vhf and uhf directional antennas for space communications. View online or download yaesu g 5500 user manual, instruction manual. I spent a long time researching what people were using. Solidstate relays for quiet and reliable operation. The controller includes an interface jack for computer control. Here are some pictures from the repair of the g5500 azel rotor which had been installed for 2. Introduction this article describes the pstrotator application software pstr.
Satellite antenna system with tonna antennas and yaesu rotator g 5500 neven, 9a5yy. Rotator controller using arduino and pstrotator g4hsk. All the difficult and challenging software required for this project has been written by others. Arduino library for interfacing with the yaesu g5500 controller for elaz antenna positioners. This is a very simple arduino library intended to make it possible to easily control yaesus g5500. The usb cable connects to the computer running satpc32 and provides. The g5500 dual controller lets you keep track of both aspects of the antenna systems positioning. Tennozu parkside building 258 higashishinagawa, shinagawaku, tokyo 1400002 japan yaesu usa 6125 phyllis drive, cypress, ca 90630, u. Gsoodxcg1 ooodxcg2800dxc awnuth rotator g400 azimuth rotator. Yaesu g5500 antenna rotator without cable and connector. Here is my home brew k3ng software developed satellite antenna controller. Compatible with yaesu g5500, g450, g650, hygain and other ac motor rotors. Yaesu sep kit g5500 separation kit for g5400 g5500 azimuth elevation rotators. These are the 2 m 144148mhz, 70 cm 430450mhz and 23 cm 1.
The factorylubricated rotator unit is housed in weatherproof melamine resin coated diecast aluminum, to provide maintenancefree operation under all climatic conditions. Yaesu g5500 alevation azimuth dual controller satellite antenna rotator. Our azimuthelevation combination rotator is ideal for space communication antennas. The azimuth rotator features a turning range of 450, while the elevation rotator has a rotation range of 180. Yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation rotator systems are specially designed to accommodate horizontal crossbooms to mount pairs of vhf and uhf directional antennas for space communications. Yaesu 7pin plugs are available from kinetic technologies see below. If you elect to separate the elevation portion from the azimuth portion of this package an additional lower mast bracket gc038 will be required.
The yaesu g5500 provide 450 azimuth and 180 elevation control of medium and largesize unidirectional satellite antenna arrays under remote control from the station operating position. Sepura tone set for hytera settings to change the standard hytera md785g indicator tones to match the sepura terminals. This software simply takes the output from one of the many satellite tracking programs and converts the heading information from the tracking program. The g5500 also includes an interface jack for computer control, supported by an. This software simply takes the output from one of the many satellite tracking programs and converts the heading information from the tracking program into simple motor movements. Complete azel rotation system if youre just starting out in satellite operation, the g5500 provides a complete azimuthelevation rotation system thats ideal for most all amateur applications. I have a yaesu g5500 elaz rotator and the ea4tx rcise interface board. This is a very simple arduino library intended to make it possible to easily control yaesu s g 5500 controller and the elaz positioner that it connects to. Home amateur radio yaesu g 5500 elevation rotor g 5500 rotor elevation rotor repair after only three years being outside, but rarely used, my g 5500 elevation rotor did not rotate any more. Interface for yaesu g5400 and g5600 antennarotators. Having got used to the g5500 the next challenge was how to automate the antenna tracking.
Interface for yaesu g5400 and g5600 antennarotators i started to deal with earthmoonearth communications in the middle of 2005. To get around the need to constantly wire up the g5500 controller every time i wanted to use it, i took the route of using a raspberry pi3 as a tcp serial server, which isnt so hard todo using ser2net. The ft3dr is capable of 2 meters or 70 centimeter operation, 5 watts of power, offers a full color tft 320x240 lcd display, capable of aprs at 1200bps. Download free pdf for yaesu g5500 rotator other manual. These are pictures of my yaesu g5400b azimuth elevation rotor with custom weather cover along with its complement of antennas. I use nova for windows for my satellite tracking program into the 5500s control box.
Before i had access to a g5500 i did include the control codes in the shack unit software and provided a special menu item. The g5500 control box has a connector on the back that allows complete control of the rotors through. Project home rotor microcontroller motor controller yaesu g5500 software virtual g5500 ipoint all the difficult and challenging software required for this project has been written by others. Constructing another k3ng rotator controller g4hsk. Use the standard arduino process for installing and using this library.
From stationary multifeature communications equipment to portable devices, we have led the ham radio market for nearly half a century. Complete azel rotation system if youre just starting out in satellite operation, the g 5500 provides a complete azimuthelevation rotation system thats ideal for most all amateur applications. May 21, 2017 to get around the need to constantly wire up the g5500 controller every time i wanted to use it, i took the route of using a raspberry pi3 as a tcp serial server, which isnt so hard todo using ser2net. Yaesu g5500 azimuth elevation rotator radioworld ltd. G5500 yaesus azimuthelevation combination rotator is ideal for space communication antennas. Yaesu rotators that support this computer interface are models g2800dxadxc, g0dxadxc, g800dxa and g5500 rotators. The yaesu g5500 requires two six conductor control cables not supplied. This project is by no means unique, numerous interface designs can be found on the web this circuit design and software is an. The nowdiscontinued g5400b and g5600b replaced by the g5500provide 360 degree azimuth and 180 degree elevation control of medium and largesized unidirectional satellite antenna arrays under remote control from the station operating position. Gsooa or g550 with the gx500 automatic control adapter. Yaesu gs232a commands compatible for computer control. Arduino library for interfacing with the yaesu g 5500 controller for elaz antenna positioners. Yaesu gsdx g sdx gsdx service manual and specs yaesu g2800dxa g 2800 dxa g2800dxa service manual and specs yaesu g2800dxc g 2800 dxc g2800dxc service manual and specs yaesu g5500 g 5500 g5500 service manual and specs yaesu gs232a gs 232 a gs232a service manual and specs.
Yaesu g5500 azimuth elevation rotator combo for satellite work. Satellite tracker interface american radio relay league. Satellite tracking with k3ng m0sto controller yaesu. Note that it is also possible to use the gs232 unit with the vk5dj rotator controller but there is simply no point. Pstrotator antenna rotator software application for. So a new project was born, fixing my elevation rotor. The youtube video to the right shows the yaesu unit in operation. Tennozu parkside building 258 higashishinagawa, shinagawaku, tokyo 1400002 japan yaesu usa 6125 phyllis drive, cypress, ca. I was very active on satellites so have a ft736, trackbox, g 5500 rotator, landwehr preamps etc. The rear panel of the control box has six screw terminals for azimuth and six terminals for elevation. Yaesu rotator computer controllers gs232b free shipping on.
The g5500 features an interface jack for computer control and a full azimuthelevation rotation system with a rotation range of 180 degrees from the elevation rotator and a turning range of 450 degrees from the azimuth rotator. G 5500 g 800 g 800dxa g 800sa yaesu the radio the yaesu brand is well known among ham radio aficionados and is synonymous with premium quality ham radios. This project was started for vhfuhf sattelite eme work. The heart of the product is a wemos mega 2560 wifi and it controls a yaesu g5500 antenna rotator. Rotor control box can be modified to operate on 220240 vac. The yaesu g5500 provide azimuth and elevation control of medium and. Its heavyduty rubber bumpers eliminate the metaltometal fatigue that, over time, can damage tower installation, and it conveniently mounts between the rotator and the towers rotor shelf. Automation of directional antenna positioning is possible with yaesu rotator computer controllers. G soodxc g 1 ooodxc g 2800dxc awnuth rotator g 400 azimuth rotator. Current stock status at these ham radio outlet locations.
Complete azel rotation system if youre just starting out in satellite operation, the g5500 provides a complete azimuthelevation. Two 7 conductor metal plugs with weatherboots are included. The elevation rotator moves very smoothly and accurately as it should tracking designated satellites. The nowdiscontinued g 5400b and g 5600b replaced by the g 5500 provide 360 degree azimuth and 180 degree elevation control of medium and largesized unidirectional satellite antenna arrays under remote control from the station operating position. Sign up arduinobased serial interface for computer control of yaesu g5500 azel rotor controller. The factorylubricated rotator unit is housed in weatherproof melamine resin coated diecast aluminum, to provide maintenancefree. Upon disassembly found the local salt spray and rain had intruded into the rotor assembly. The yaesu g5500 provide azimuth and elevation control of medium and largesize unidirectional satellite antenna arrays under remote control from the station operating position. I needed the hardware to interface between the shack pc and the g5500 and software to drive the g5500. The yaesu g5500 azel rotator is a popular rotor for use with ham satellites.
Hrd yaesu g5500 control ham radio deluxe peer support. These units include the interface cables for the connections to the rotator controller and a pc serial port. Rotor repair hints and links received from the amsatbb group. Pstrotator antenna rotator software application for radio astronomy whitham d. View online or download yaesu g5500 user manual, instruction manual. Ars is the most powerful, high performance and low costuniversal rotator interface available in the world today. Yaesu rotator computer controllers gs232b free shipping. Installation is easy on the commandline by just using. Buy yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation rotator, wired for 117 or 220 v, for. Replacement capacitor for yaesu g5500 azel rotors after this page appeared on the amsatbb, i received a number of emails, one was of special interest about a replacement capacitor for both the azimuth and the elevation rotor. Arduino library for interfacing with the yaesu g5500. The yaesu g 5500 is ideal for space communication antennas as well as many other amateur applications. The yaesu g5500 is ideal for space communication antennas as well as many other amateur applications. The rotators may be mounted together on a mast, or independently with the azimuth rotator.
Yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation rotator systems g5500. Interface for yaesu g 5400 and g 5600 antennarotators i started to deal with earthmoonearth communications in the middle of 2005. Tower shock absorber joint g2800dxa the ga3000 is a tremendous aid in prolonging the life of your tower and rotator when turning very large arrays. The ft3dr is the newest member to the system fusion ii c4fm digital voice technology line. I use nova for windows for my satellite tracking program into the 5500 s control box. The yaesu gs232b grants digital control of almost all yaesu antenna rotators and comes equipped with its own pic18c452 microprocessor and a 10but analogtodigital converter. Apr 15, 2020 yaesu gsdx g sdx gsdx service manual and specs yaesu g2800dxa g 2800 dxa g2800dxa service manual and specs yaesu g2800dxc g 2800 dxc g2800dxc service manual and specs yaesu g5500 g 5500 g5500 service manual and specs yaesu gs232a gs 232 a gs232a service manual and specs. After 7 years of service, the left ccw switch became unservicable. Project home rotor microcontroller motor controller yaesu g5500 software virtual g5500 ipoint. This particular project is designed to interface the yaesu g5500 rotor system to an ibm computer running the nova satellite tracking software. May 10, 2014 yaesu g 450a antenna rotator unboxing and testing. Manual for yaesu other g5500 rotator free download. The 5500 is about the only game in town if you need an azel rotor for satellite work. Please click here to view the g5500 wiring diagram.
Satellite antenna system with tonna antennas and yaesu rotator g5500 neven, 9a5yy. W9ke satellite tracker g5500 project home rotor microcontroller motor controller yaesu g5500 software virtual g5500 ipoint. Yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation rotator systems g5500 free. One lower mast bracket is included with this rotor combination. Yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation rotator, wired for 117 or 220 v, for satellites wind load. Yaesu g5500 azimuthelevation rotator, wired for 117 or. May 28, 2011 yaesu g 5500 alevation azimuth dual controller satellite antenna rotator. Raising and meeting the goal is the ultimate mission that yaesu has challenged for over 60 years. Discussion in satellite and space communications started. I did not touch the capacitor of my elevation rotor during the repair session, but michael gamst of circuit design wrote this email to me, including a picture and. It seemed to be an obvious solution to improve the boom length of the. Presently, i am using nova tracking and ars interface software. Yaesu rotators that support this computer interface are models g 2800dxadxc, g 0dxadxc, g 800dxa and g 5500 rotators.
The g 5500 features an interface jack for computer control and a full azimuthelevation rotation system with a rotation range of 180 degrees from the elevation rotator and a turning range of 450 degrees from the azimuth rotator. Since then many alternative, more costefficient alternatives have appeared on the home brew market. Each rotor is mechanicaly connected to a pot which provides an analog dc voltage proportional to the position of the rotor. Each rotor is mechanicaly connected to a pot which provides an analog dc. The 7pin version used on the yaesu g 5500 rotators is a nanaboshi njc207pf japanese connector mfg.
The 7pin version used on the yaesu g5500 rotators is a nanaboshi njc207pf japanese connector mfg. Providing simultaneous control of 450 degrees of azimuth rotation and 180 degrees of elevation rotation, they are perfect for eme moon bounce and satellite communications installations. Yaesu rotator computer controllers are interface devices that link your yaesu rotator controller to your computer via rs232 com connection. However, the azimuth rotator fluctuates back and forth within 23. Since then many alternative, more costefficient alternatives have.
The yaesu g550 provides 180 elevation control of unidirectional satellite antenna arrays under remote control from the station operating position. The cabling was still ok, and the rotor motor tried to rotate, but no rotation happened. G sooa or g 550 with the gx500 automatic control adapter. It is two independent conventional motor driven rotors one for azimuth and one for elevation.