The CD-45-II Rotator consists of a bell-type rotator, a metered control unit and the necessary mounting hardware. The rotator is designed to mount on a plate inside a tower or on a mast. The rotator unit must be wired to the control unit with a 7 or 8 wire cable. The control unit must be placed inside the house or another protected location.
The Hy-Gain CD-4511 and CD-4511X Antenna Rotator consists of a bell-type rotator unit and a metered control unit designed for mounting inside a tower or on a mast. The system requires a 7 or 8-wire cable to connect the rotator to the control unit, which must be located in a protected indoor environment. The manual details the necessary components, including mounting hardware and the specific requirements for the connecting cable gauge based on distance.
| Input Voltage | 120 VAC 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Optional Input Voltage | 220 VAC 50/60 Hz |
| Motor Voltage | 24 VAC |
| Maximum Antenna Size (Tower mounted) | 8.5 square feet |
| Maximum Antenna Size (Outside tower) | 5.0 square feet |
| Operational Temperature Range | -30 degrees to 210 degrees F |
| Rotation Time | 45-60 seconds |
| Maximum Antenna Mast Size | 2 1/16" O.D. |
The control unit must be placed inside the house or another protected location as it is not weatherproof.
The maximum wind surface area for a tower-mounted installation is 8.5 square feet.
Terminal #1 requires a heavier gauge wire with less total lead resistance compared to other terminals.