Dark Motor & my TD110

[Vipersan]

Hi friends

With reference to my previous thread :-
http://www.satellites.co.uk/satellite/dish-setup-single-sat-multi-sat-motorised-systems/154758-1-1m-dish-aluminium.html

Im still undecided as to which way to go ..
My motor _has_to be replaced .. but unsure about my dish
I was going to go with the SG2100a and possibly replace my TD110 dish with a lighter version
Looks like the TDA110 isn't available in the UK ..so would have to reduce in size and change brand to get a lightweight aluminium dish

During my searches I came accross the this motor :-



Superior DARK MOTOR - All Metal

Drive Dish Up 1.4 Meters at Very High Speed

Superior DarkMotor New*



1.Metal Gear

2.Metal Box Gear

3.Backlash Atomatic

Protocol : DiSEqC 1.2 & Goto “X” 1.3
Compatible Receiver : Receiver with DiSEqC 1.2 or Interface Box
Antenna Size : 120 cm Max.
Speed : 1.9 / sec (at 13V) ; 2.5 / sec (at 18V)
Azimuth Angle : 80 East ~ 80 West ( 160° )
Elevation Angle : 25~75
Input Voltage : 13 / 18Vdc
Output Voltage : 13 / 18Vdc
Power Consumption : 50 mA (Standby)
200mA (Normal)
350mA (Max.)
Satellite Positions : 60 positions

...as a result of reading the spec ..I'm now wondering if I can keep my TD110 as this motor 'might' be more supportive of a heavier dish.

Are any members using this motor ...and have anything good or bad to report about it..

Does it have the edge on the SG2100a ?

I'm keen to get as much info as possible before parting with any money.

rgds
VS

 

[satelliteman]

Found there a bit noisier than the Moteck motor.

 

[Vipersan]

Thanks for that Satelliteman....
Do you know if they are better suited to driving a heavier dish ?

The spec for the Dark motor does appear to contadict itself ..
At the top saying drives a 1.4 mtre dish ..
and further down specifying a max 1.2 dish..
I was also somewhat mystified as to what was mean't by 'backlash automatic '.
rgds
VS

 

[satelliteman]

I can't give you an accurate answer here as I've only fitted three dark motors against some 50+ Motecks. Maybe that will give you your answer, I don't know. All I can say is I certainly wouldn't mount anything over 110cm on a DiSEqC motor

Also see the TM2300 DiSEqC motor.

 

[Telia]

Is the Dark motor very noisy?