On 2015-03-01 5:40 AM, Ian White wrote:
Another major failing is the tacky method of connecting the 13 drive
wires for the stepper motors - a 10-cent screw terminal block inside
a short length of plastic pipe. This summer's job is to install a
waterproof plastic box with a waterproof multipole connector, and I
would recommend new owners to do that on Day 1.
SteppIR now offer an optional "connector box" ... here's what they
say:
OPTIONAL Connector Junction Box: Replaces the standard cylindrical
plastic housing; The standard antenna comes with a cylindrical
plastic housing (affectionately referred to by many as the “pipe
bomb”, due to its looks) with plastic caps on each end. The
control cable wires are connected to terminal strips, which are
then placed into the plastic housing. The connector junction box
is a hinged enclosure that has female terminal headers mounted
inside. The control cable and EHU cables are then connected to a
male terminal plug, creating a pluggable/unpluggable connection for
the antenna wiring. The connector junction box also includes a 25
pin female dsub mounted inside, for testing the antenna at the
point of installation. Highly recommended!
Picture:
http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DB42-junction-box.jpg
It is relatively pricey and obviously not for everyone but makes a much
neater and easy to maintain/troubleshoot installation.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
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