Yaesu G-54008 G-56008 Antenna Rotator Instruction Manual

Instruction manual for the Yaesu G-54008 and G-56008 antenna rotators, covering specifications, unpacking, installation, and operational guidelines.


Yaesu G-54008 G-56008 Antenna Rotator Instruction Manual - cover page
Brand
Yaesu
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
11
File format
PDF
File size
581 KB
Published
18 October, 2026
Updated
18 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
CE6335F6C1C1D0AE87C3C8F73CE62BF3

About this manual

This manual provides instructions for the Yaesu G-54008 and G-56008 antenna azimuth-elevation rotators and controller. These units provide 360-degree azimuth and 180-degree elevation control for medium and large-size antenna or satellite communication arrays under remote control from a central operating position. The rotators are housed in weatherproof resin-cored die-cast aluminum to provide maintenance-free operation under remote conditions.

What's inside

  • Specifications
  • Unpacking & Inspection
  • Control Cable Preparation
  • Pre-Installation Adjustment
  • External Control
  • Rotator Installation
  • Mounting the Rotators Together
  • Mounting the Rotators Separately

Specifications

Voltage requirement110-120 or 200-240 V AC
Motor voltage24 VAC
Elevation rotation time58 sec
Azimuth rotation time (G-5400B)53 sec
Azimuth rotation time (G-5600B)50 sec
Maximum continuous operation5 minutes
Elevation rotation torque14 kg-m (101 ft-lbs)
Azimuth rotation torque (G-5400)6 kg-m (44 ft-lbs)
Azimuth rotation torque (G-5600)7 kg-m (51 ft-lbs)
Elevation braking torque40 kg-m (289 ft-lbs)
Azimuth braking torque (G-5400)20 kg-m (145 ft-lbs)
Azimuth braking torque (G-5600)40 kg-m (289 ft-lbs)
Vertical load capacity200 kg (440 lbs)
Pointing accuracy±4 percent
Wind surface area0.8 m2
Mast diameter38-63mm
Boom diameter32-43mm
Weight (Rotators)9 kg
Weight (Controller)3 kg

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum vertical load capacity?

The maximum vertical load capacity is 200 kg (440 lbs).

What is the pointing accuracy of the rotators?

The pointing accuracy is ±4 percent.

What is the recommended wire gauge for control cables?

The control cables should have six conductors each of at least #20 AWG gauge.

What is the maximum continuous operation time?

The maximum continuous operation time is 5 minutes.

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