Dark Motor

[bonus101]

Hi,

I'm looking to replace my old motorised system and was wondering if anyone can recommend the Dark Motor?

[satman72]

Re: Dark Motor

Are you speaking about an actuactor, az/el motor or simply DiseqC motor?

[bonus101]

Re: Dark Motor

Yea I shoud have clarified. I'm planning to mount a 1.2 dish with a DiseqC motor.

[easydigital]

Re: Dark Motor

*bonus101recommend* 120cm on motorized hyro hm-2100A
hm-2100a DiSEqC Satellite Motor Main Features Special Design for Receiver with DiSEqC 1.2 Only One Coaxial Cable Control Go To X Function High Efficiency Compact Structure Ultra Low Noise Adjustable Hardware Limits Easy Installation with LED Indicator Manual EAST / WEST button For Dish up to 1.2M Technical Details Antenna Diameter 1.2 metre Max. Length of Motor **** 18cm Azimuth Angle 75°EAST ~ 75°WEST ( 150° ) Adjustable Elevation Angle 10°~75° Input / Output Voltage 13 / 18 VDC Power Consumption 50 mA ( Standby mode ) 200mA ( Normal) 350 mA ( Max.) Rotation Speed 1.9° / sec ( at 13V) ; 2.5 °/ sec ( at 18V) Satellite Positions 60 Connector F Type Command Protocol DiSEqC 1.2 Resynchronize Function YES Goto Position 0 Function YES Goto X Function YES Positioning Sensor Hall Effect Sensor EAST / WEST Limit Adjustable Hardware and Programmable Software Manual Button EAST / WEST

[redhezuk]

Re: Dark Motor

Yea I shoud have clarified. I'm planning to mount a 1.2 dish with a DiseqC motor.

I've used a Technomate 2100 for the last few years without any complaints. The 2300 is out now also that has a new metal reinforced gearing system, or the 2600 is also available that is faster and stronger still.

[ftaboy]

Re: Dark Motor

I've used a Technomate 2100 for the last few years without any complaints. The 2300 is out now also that has a new metal reinforced gearing system, or the 2600 is also available that is faster and stronger still.

yes i using Technomate 2100 for 2 years and its good.certainly 2600 is better than 2100. i hope this will help you.

[satman72]

Re: Dark Motor

I've STAB motor and it works well from 1 year, it has DiseqC 1.2 and more comfortable Usals protocol too. It is little more expensive then other brands but is builded very well all in metal.

[vimmers]

Re: Dark Motor

he actually asking about anyone can recommend a Alsat Dark Motor _http://www.darkmotor.co.uk/
prize 55£
_http://www.marconidigital.com/product_info.php?products_id=1300
not all above u all mentioned

[bonus101]

Re: Dark Motor

Thx Vimmers for putting us back on topic.

I actually have a 1m setup with SG-2100A at the moment so i'll prob just try a 1.2m dish on the SG-2100A for now. I want to upgrade for better signal from 30W.

Why waste money if not needed?

[vimmers]

Re: Dark Motor

that would also be max size
according to this specs
_http://www.moteck.com/product.asp?idproduct=52
but show it is in fairly sheltered
there should be no problems

[topman96]

Re: Dark Motor

i can recomend a dark motor it good i have one and no probs but i am only useing a 1m dish

[pat3]

Re: Dark Motor

the dark motor seems to be a good choice. im using the sg2100 ond a cas90 kathrein without probs for about 10 years.

The specifications of the dark motor are very good.

[sqazilou]

Re: Dark Motor

i can recomend a dark motor it good i have one and no probs but i am only useing a 1m dish

i also used that one i definitaly recommend it

[alfred_1]

Re: Dark Motor

Thx Vimmers for putting us back on topic.

I actually have a 1m setup with SG-2100A at the moment so i'll prob just try a 1.2m dish on the SG-2100A for now. I want to upgrade for better signal from 30W.

Why waste money if not needed?

I do not know about dark motor because I never had. But since you mentioned the SG-2100A,
I can tell you that I installed a Gibertini 1.2 Dish on it and it can take it, (you have to insert another set of Brackets inside the Dish'ones to make up for the Distance between the motor's **** and the Dish) infact I could span the Satellite Ark from 45 W to 75 E .I would recomend some sort of shelter from the wind but otherwise it was Ok. Just to let you know as well I have a Stab 120 Motor having a another Dish of 1.2 and it too can drive the Dish quite well but this type of Motor is slow (purposely done like that because of the weight it is expected to carry) I had this for already 3 years without any problem except some moderate backlash.

[Fantom]

Re: Dark Motor

It's o.k choice but look into jaguar before you buy.
These days they are very cheap so not much of a risk !