Yaesu G-5500CDC azimuth and elevation
Combined 450° azimuth and 180° elevation rotator for satellite antennas, new version with DC motors
The Yaesu G-5500CDC is a combined azimuth (450°) and elevation (180°) rotation system for medium and large directional satellite antenna arrays, remotely controlled from the station. This new version uses DC motors instead of AC.
Product description
The two rotators can be mounted together on a mast, or separately: the azimuth one in the tower or in a cage, the elevation one on the boom. The dual controller keeps every aspect of pointing under control.
On the back of the controller there is a DIN socket for external control: it connects to a computer via converters, to the optional GS-232A interface or to the many tracking programs and interfaces available.
Like all Yaesu rotators it is housed in a waterproof die-cast aluminium enclosure, permanently lubricated, and has a quiet, reliable gear-reduction braking system. North or South centring is user-selectable.
Key features
450° and 180°.
New version.
DIN socket, GS-232A compatible.
Technical specifications
| Application | Satellite communications |
| Rotation | Azimuth 450° · elevation 180° |
| Wind area | 1 m² |
| K factor | 60 |
| Braking torque | AZ 4,000 kg·cm · EL 4,000 kg·cm |
| Rotation torque | AZ 600 kg·cm · EL 1,400 kg·cm |
| Vertical load | 30 kg · 100 kg intermittent |
| Backlash | AZ 1° · EL 1° |
| Mast | Ø 38–62 mm |
| Elevation boom | Ø 32–43 mm |
| Weight | 7.8 kg |
| Control cable | 2 × 6 conductors |
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