Possible bug MicroHD

[galaxynb]

I'm trying to set up my new Geosatpro microHD receiver. It works fine on most satellites but I'm having a problem with the ones at 125W and 127W. When I try to set them up for a SG2100 motor using USALS I get a "Out of Range" message. I have the motor limits disabled and have no problem with the motor when using my Pansat receiver. This seems to be a software issue. My motor position for 125W is 65.2W and for the satellite at 127W, the position is 67.2W  The receiver should be able to handle motor positions up to 70W. It works fine for the satellite at 123W which has a motor 
position of 63.1W. It appears it cannot handle motor positions greater than 65W?? 

 

[KE4EST]

Welcome to the site!! Mine works fine all the way down to 27.5W. I have the SG9120B though.

 

[primestar31]

Center the motor on your true south manually with the buttons on it. Then, use the MicroHD to reset it to zero (reference).

Of course, you did enter your coordinates in the USALS screen of the MicroHD first, right? If not, do that first. If you had them there, and THEN reflashed the firmware to the latest one, your coordinates get zapped out to zero. That would give an "out of range" error.

 

[galaxynb]

Center the motor on your true south manually with the buttons on it. Then, use the MicroHD to reset it to zero (reference).

Of course, you did enter your coordinates in the USALS screen of the MicroHD first, right? If not, do that first. If you had them there, and THEN reflashed the firmware to the latest one, your coordinates get zapped out to zero. That would give an "out of range" error.

My motor reference position is set to 0. My co-ordinates are 46.12N, 64.8W are entered correctly. This should give me a motor position of 65.2W for the satellite at 125W which should be within range of the receiver's calculation.

 

[primestar31]

My motor reference position is set to 0. My co-ordinates are 46.12N, 64.8W are entered correctly. This should give me a motor position of 65.2W for the satellite at 125W which should be within range of the receiver's calculation.

But was the motor set to zero using the MicroHD receiver? If not, it could give you and "out of range" error. In other words, they may not be sync'ed and the motor knows what the zero point is. Perhaps the MicroHD receiver doesn't for some odd reason...

 

[galaxynb]

But was the motor set to zero using the MicroHD receiver? If not, it could give you and "out of range" error. In other words, they may not be sync'ed and the motor knows what the zero point is. Perhaps the MicroHD receiver doesn't for some odd reason...

If I go to the limit setup screen and select "Go to Reference" the motor does go to zero position.

 

[SatelliteAV]

Possibly your motor does not accept USALS commands outside of a specific range. In our tests I have observed some motors that partially implement USALS "GoTo X" and others that have fully implemented USALS and are licensed. "GoTo X" motors seem to be all over the board with the implementation of the USALS commands.

If your motor works fine up to a specific range, then activate DiSEqC 1.2 and drive the motor to the desired position within the mechanical limits of the motor.

Hint: Many users do not realize that it might be possible to disassemble their motor and remove the physical limiters (adjustable stop blocks) and be able to move past these points to aim the reflector all the way down to the horizon.

 

[galaxynb]

Possibly your motor does not accept USALS commands outside of a specific range. In our tests I have observed some motors that partially implement USALS "GoTo X" and others that have fully implemented USALS and are licensed. "GoTo X" motors seem to be all over the board with the implementation of the USALS commands.

If your motor works fine up to a specific range, then activate DiSEqC 1.2 and drive the motor to the desired position within the mechanical limits of the motor.

Hint: Many users do not realize that it might be possible to disassemble their motor and remove the physical limiters (adjustable stop blocks) and be able to move past these points to aim the reflector all the way down to the horizon.

OK, Thanks, it does work with DiSEqC 1.2

 

[brentb636]

Possibly your motor does not accept USALS commands outside of a specific range. In our tests I have observed some motors that partially implement USALS "GoTo X" and others that have fully implemented USALS and are licensed. "GoTo X" motors seem to be all over the board with the implementation of the USALS commands.

If your motor works fine up to a specific range, then activate DiSEqC 1.2 and drive the motor to the desired position within the mechanical limits of the motor.

Hint: Many users do not realize that it might be possible to disassemble their motor and remove the physical limiters (adjustable stop blocks) and be able to move past these points to aim the reflector all the way down to the horizon.

"down to the horizon" .... Yes, but not with USALS ! Diseqc 1.2 control will get you the maximum range at the extremes of your arc.