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Looking to power SteppIR SDA 100 on with my 6600
Let me confess right off the bat that I know NOTHING about this sort of thing so if you know how this can be done, please use small words…
I have a SteppIR SDA 100 controller. When I'm remote I can use PST RotatorAZ to retract the elements, but I would like a way to power the controller on and off. (PST has an on/off control but it's non-functioning) I have read elsewhere that a relay can be used to simulate pressing the power button. The button is a momentary contact type-press to turn on/press to turn off
I just happen to have this 4 channel USB control switch lying around:
It seems like there should be a way to use it to make this happen, but like I said I'm completely ignorant about how to make it work.
73, Rick N0VT
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Rick
Just so you know, the SDA-100 applies a "holding" current, when not in motion. SteppIR advised if you power down the controller, your antenna elements may drift.
There are various opinions on the likelihood of drift.
Easiest way to remove power, remotely, is any of the common home control AC plug, for your favorite operating system.
Alan. WQ9WUD
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Thanks Alan. I was ASSUMING that due to the nature of the push button power switch that it wouldn't come back up on its own after powering down. A quick test proved me wrong, power cycling the 33v power supply as you suggested works fine. Unfortunately there isn't an emoji for smacking one's self in the head.
73, Rick
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