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EA1DR

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1216 + Steppir SDA 100
« on: 2016-04-05, 16:57:05 »
Hi,
I have just configurated a remotering box 1216 for SteppIR SD100 Controller and found out that it works only MEDIUM well on remote:
 
SDA turns on OK, band changes OK, everything else is OK even when I turn it off for first time works OK. At the end, before turn it off I´m making a home position and it´s OK too.
Now, the problem starts when I turn it on again after connect it on remote. SDA tuns on OK  but I cannot take the antenna out to use it and it seems that SDA doesn´t follow the orders anymore.
Controller looks like stucked and blocked somewhere in the process and doesn´t allow me to do anything. I have been going through the configuration and the wiring and everything looks OK.
 
I´m wondering if anyone have any suggestion where to look for. Thanks a lot !

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Re: 1216 + Steppir SDA 100
« Reply #1 on: 2016-04-06, 09:08:15 »
The only thing people use to have problem with is that they have not read that you have to let the SDA-100 be switched on more that 3 minutes before you switch it off first time, to learn it that it is controlled by the PWR. That is described in the SDA-100 manual.

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Re: 1216 + Steppir SDA 100
« Reply #2 on: 2016-04-06, 12:27:36 »
Thanks for the info Mike, I already did.

I have connected the N8LP (relay) between the SDA and 1216, perhaps it can affect ??

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Re: 1216 + Steppir SDA 100
« Reply #3 on: 2016-04-06, 12:55:23 »
NO idea what it is but try without first

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Re: 1216 + Steppir SDA 100
« Reply #4 on: 2016-09-03, 21:05:46 »
if the SDA is not on "autotrack" just use the web interface to move up or down a few clicks on "fine" and it switches back to autotrack and all should be well....

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