Hy-Gain CD-4511 / CD-4511X Antenna Rotator Instruction Manual

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.


Hy-Gain CD-4511 / CD-4511X Antenna Rotator Instruction Manual - cover page
Brand
Hy-gain
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
22
File format
PDF
File size
1.8 MB
Published
05 November, 2022
Updated
27 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
1001BBA8D686A1510C97A95E066D3EEB

About this manual

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.

What's inside

  • General Description
  • Specifications
  • Types of Installations
  • Wiring and Check-Out
  • Mounting Inside the Tower
  • Safety Precautions
  • Unbalanced Weight and Wind Pressure

Specifications

Input Voltage120 VAC 50/60 Hz
Optional Input Voltage220 VAC 50/60 Hz
Motor Voltage24 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 Time45-60 seconds
Maximum Antenna Mast Size2 1/16" O.D.

Frequently asked questions

Where must the control unit be located?

The control unit must be placed inside the house or another protected location as it is not weatherproof.

What is the maximum wind surface area for a tower-mounted installation?

The maximum wind surface area for a tower-mounted installation is 8.5 square feet.

What cable gauge is required for Terminal #1?

Terminal #1 requires a heavier gauge wire with less total lead resistance compared to other terminals.

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