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1. HN System Installation Manual for 98 m Ku band Upgradeable Antenna Model AN6 098P 1037312 0001 Revision A March 2 2007 11717 Exploration Lane Germantown MD 20876 T 301 428 5500 F 301 428 1868 2830 Copyright 2007 Hughes Network Systems LLC All rights reserved This publication and its contents are proprietary to Hughes Network Systems LLC No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of Hughes Network Systems LLC 11717 Exploration Lane Germantown Maryland 20876 Hughes Network Systems LLC has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document Hughes Network Systems LLC shall not be liable for errors contained herein The information in this document is subject to change without notice Hughes Network Systems LLC makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Trademarks Hughes Hughes Network Systems and HughesNet are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems LLC All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Important safety information For your safety and protection read this entire installation manual before you attempt to install the satellite antenna In particular read this safety section carefully Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if neces
2. 000 cee ee 10 AZIEI and reflector bracket assembly 10 ANICHDATSHEe Of irradia e 11 Feed support tube and feed rods 12 Feed horn and waveguide transition 13 Radio mounting adapter 14 Radio mounting brackets for J type radio only 14 Radio assembly types 0 0 cece ee eens 15 Jety pe fadi 4SSCmMDIVs 3 44 corredare leto 15 Vertical shim kit if required 15 Cradle type radio assembly 16 e Contents 1037312 0001 Revision A X e Contents 1037312 0001 Revision A Additional parts for J type radio 19 TOO a aoe surest one hace na claire 20 Chapter 3 Assembling the antenna ccceccccccees 21 Determining the pointing values 0 0000 eee 21 General instructions for assembling the antenna 22 Installing the Az El and reflector bracket assembly 23 Attaching the reflector sicilia bela 25 Installing the feed support tube 000005 27 Attaching the feed rodS irritati 27 Securing the feed support tube 28 Tightening the hardware 29 Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly 31 Installing a shim for vertical transmit polarization 32 Installing the radio assembly 36 Attaching the upper mounting bracket 36 Attaching the feed horn and transition to the radio assembly 37 Mounting the radio
3. O ring in groove in waveguide transition s on LL 37 30 Attaching the waveguide transition to the TRIA 38 e Figures 1037312 0001 Revision A XIII XIV e Figures 3lLSecurmeo theteed homti Clampi siria trasi dea ace aca ea aoe ae ead en 39 32 Attaching the radio assembly to the feed support tube 40 33 Attaching the radio assembly to the feed support tube 41 Chapter 5 34 Attaching the feed horn and radio assembly LL 44 IIIa etica ei 45 36 Mounting the radio on the feed support tube 46 37 Rear circular bracket with polarization scale LLL ee 48 Chapter 6 38 Transmit and receive cable configurationS 0 0 0 LL 50 39 Ground screw on J type radio assembly SI 40 Ground screw on cradle type radio assembly 0c eee eee 32 41 Transmit connector J type radio LL 53 42 Transmit connector cradle type radio nes 53 43 Receive connector J type radio ee teens 54 44 Receive connector cradle type radio LL nes 54 Chapter 7 45 OPI optional pointing t001 LL 57 IOPI ea a ie oA aae dale eh ate Sch eet E IO ie fae acess 58 47 Adjusting elevation polarization and azimuth 0 0008 59 48 Pointing adjustments on the antenna elevation polarization and azimuth 60 49 Seting coarse elevations espesa oR ia a Wales a ee ae dds ba 61 50 Fine elevation adjustmen
4. 3 T Tasks antenna installation 3 related tasks 4 Tool sizes matched to hardware sizes 20 Tools needed 20 Torque 22 maximum values 22 Transmit cable connecting 52 routing 50 Transmit polarization shim 32 Transmit signal isolating 67 Transmitter connecting 52 U Unpacking the antenna 9 V Vertical shim kit 15 32 W Waveguide transition 13 37 e Index 1037312 0001 Revision A 75 e Index 76 1037312 0001 Revision A
5. assembly on the feed support tube 39 Chapter 5 Installing a cradle type radio assembly 43 Installing the radio assembly 44 Attaching the feed horn LL 44 Mounting the radio assembly on the feed support tube 45 Setting polarization for the cradle type radio 47 Calculating the radio polarization setting 47 For a horizontal uplink vertical downlink 47 For a vertical uplink horizontal downlink 47 Setting the radio polarization 0 0 0 eee eee eee 48 Chapter 6 Cabling and connections 0000 49 Previous cabline Work 42 12 house el aia otel 49 Routing the cables at the ODU 005 50 Ground CoNfeGlon ustica aren ao ides ed 51 Connecting the transmit and receive cables 52 Transmit Cabo acess twee a uty conn aca sean ai 52 ReCeIVe Cable ins eran ia e aa ots leto redenta 54 Chapter 7 Pointing the antenna 00 00000 55 Antenna pointing OvervieW 0 cece ee eee 56 Using the installation software 0 0000 cee 56 Peaking the signal description 000050 56 Personnel requirements 57 Pointing parameters 00 ccc ee ee eens 57 Prerequisites for antenna pointing LL a7 Outdoor pointing interface 57 Installing the OPT e erian eaa tebe OET ieee de 58 OPLOO RR RR 58 Adjusting the antentid iz coso ii aerea 59 Adjustment locations on
6. be cradle type radios Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools 1037312 0001 RevisionA 17 Small hardware parts _ Tables 2 and 3 list the small hardware parts included in the lists antenna kits for the two radio types J type and cradle type The parts listed in Table 2 are included in both kits for both radio assembly types Table 2 Small hardware parts used in antenna kits for both radio types Part Quantity Comments For assembling the antenna A These parts are used for attaching the e Reflector e Feed rods e Feed support tube 20 x 1 3 8 inch thread cutting screws 20 x 1 inch hex bolts 20 x 2 inch hex bolt 4 inch flat washers The hardware for each task is specified in Chapter 3 ni Y4 inch lock washers Assembling the antenna Y inch hex nuts For mounting the radio assembly both types _k These parts are used for both radio assemblies to e Attach the feed horn e Mount the radio assembly 0 9 inch inside diameter O ring No 6 32 x 0 5 inch socket head cap screws No 6 internal tooth lock washers The hardware for each task is specified in e Chapter 4 nstalling a J type radio assembly e Chapter 5 Installing a cradle type radio assembly Silicone grease capsule 5 16 18 x 2 25 inch carriage bolts 5 16 inch flat washers 5 16 inch lock washers 5 16 inch hex nuts In the antenna kit for the J type radio the waveguide transition is attached to the feed ho
7. in the HN System Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide 1035678 0001 The installation site and mounting method may be specified in the customer specific installation specification A suitable antenna mount must be installed before the antenna can be installed Acceptable mounting methods are e Non penetrating mount e Trimast may be used on a wood frame roof or wood or masonry wall e Pole or pedestal mount Most installations in a commercial industrial or institutional environment use a non penetrating roof mount For pole or pedestal mounts that require a concrete base you must allow at least 24 hr for the concrete to cure before you can install the antenna Plan accordingly For complete information concerning antenna mount installation refer to e The customer specific installation specification e The HN System Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide The customer specific installation specification may include customer specific guidelines concerning mount installation Use only the mounting method described in the specification For mount installation instructions see the HN System Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide See the installation manual for the IDU also referred to as a remote terminal The entire antenna assembly must be grounded For grounding information refer to your training best grounding practices the Hughes Field Service Bulletin FSB HNS Broa
8. is within plain sight of anyone approaching the antenna from the front or sides of the reflector Failure to observe these cautions could result in injury to eyes or other personal injury Some installations may require additional precautions See also the HN System Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide 1035678 0001 Contents Important safety information 00 000000 jii Types of warnings used in this manual il Product warming labels iG oventtudveuetuidw owe Se bee e IV Antenna installation safety 0 0 00 ccc cece ees V About this document Letti xvii SCOPE and audiente si listini vieta xvii OrsaniZaulOlle giga li elia e XVII Related publications se sa rere raa a e XVIII REVISION CCOIG 425 ssaa xviii Chapter 1 Oxs E AE 1 The model AN6 098P antenna LL 2 Antenna installation summary LL 3 Tasks related to antenna installation 05 4 Selecting the installation site LL 0 4 Installing the antenna mount 0 00 4 Installimis the IDU sate ea ee vee ade 4 COUNTING fb REL LE Lea 4 Approved cabl sSi csrl tea 5 Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required t00lS 0 7 Antenna Kit Components 4 5 we ewes dese bee ate dds dete 8 Related componens ressa diesis re Ara ae 8 Two antenna kits for two radio types 8 Inspecting the antenna parts 9 Description of main components
9. projecting outward from the antenna reflector toward the satellite If the above distance requirements cannot be met the antenna must be mounted in a controlled area inaccessible to the general public such as a fenced enclosure or a roof The antenna must be mounted such that there is no object outside the controlled area which could reasonably be expected to support a person within 6 ft 7 inches of the edges of a cylindrical space projecting outward from the antenna reflector toward the satellite A fenced installation must have a locked entry and the fenced area must be large enough to protect the general public from exposure to potentially harmful levels of radiation Access to a roof installation in a commercial industrial or institutional environment must be limited by a door or a permanently fastened ladder that is locked to deny access to the general public Failure to observe these cautions could result in injury to eyes or other personal injury e Important safety information wi 1037312 0001 Revision A VIII e Important safety information 1037312 0001 Revision A CAUTION e All installations of any type or size must carry an industry standard and government approved Radiation Hazard Caution label on the feed arm e A fenced or roof installation in a commercial industrial or institutional environment must carry a Radiation Hazard Caution sign on the access door gate or permanently mounted access ladder that
10. radio P N 1501111 0021 assembly and other parts Box 2 Reflector feed support tube feed rods and other parts P N 1501111 0022 Box 1 is labeled Box 1 of 2 Box 2 is labeled Box 2 of 2 Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools 8 1037312 0001 Revision A Inspecting the antenna The antenna kit for each radio type is shipped in two boxes as parts shown in Figure 2 The radio assembly is shipped separately As soon as possible unpack and inspect the antenna parts and hardware to make sure all parts have been received in good condition Each main part is illustrated in the following sections and the small hardware parts are listed in Table 2 and Table 3 on page 19 If any parts appear to have been damaged in transit immediately contact the freight carrier If any parts appear to be missing or damaged but not as a result of handling in transit contact your dealer or distributor Antenna kit 2 boxes Box 1 of 2 e Az El and reflector Box 2 of 2 bracket assembly e Antenna reflector e Feed horn e Feed support tube e Radio mounting adapter eFeed rods Included in kit for J type radio only The feed support tube and feed rods in the e Radio mounting brackets Pp two antenna kits for the J type or cradle e Waveguide transition type radio are not interchangeable attached to feed horn Small hardware parts such as fasteners are also included in the boxes as detailed in Tables 2 and 3 Radio assembly J ty
11. radio is stamped 7G Other letters or numbers may appear with 7G Tube for J type radio 6 holes along mounting surface 5 pass through tube Tube for cradle type radio Figure 5 Feed support tubes two types Figure 6 shows the two types of feed rods for the two radio types The rods in the two antenna kits for each radio type are different lengths and are not interchangeable The feed rods for the cradle type radio are stamped TG Other letters or numbers may appear with 7G noes Tol 98 5 inches overall len J type radio Rods for gth cradle type radio Figure 6 Feed rods two types Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools 12 1037312 0001 Revision A Feed horn and waveguide transition The feed support tube and the feed rods are the only main parts included in both antenna kits that are different The feed horn Figure 7 transmits and receives signals to and from the reflector The J type radio assembly requires a waveguide transition as shown in Figure 7 In the antenna kit for the J type radio the transition is attached to the feed horn at the factory as shown in Figure 7 As explained later in this manual you attach the transition the radio assembly The antenna kit for the cradle type radio does not include a waveguide transition because the feed horn attaches directly to the cradle type radio assembly Feed horn with protective packing material Waveguide transitio
12. socket Bubble level Compass Pencil Outdoor pointing interface OPI Ladder For 14 inch bolts Some nuts and bolts require a second wrench to prevent turning For 5 16 inch bolts Two of the canister nuts are not accessible with a socket wrench Some nuts and bolts require a second wrench to prevent turning With 12 inch and 7 16 inch sockets capable of torquing to 15 ft lb For J type radio For cradle type radio The 7 64 inch hex key is included in the antenna kit For socket head cap screws Allen screws with a 3 mm hexagonal socket Driver shaft should be at least 5 inches long Recommended for attaching or removing the J type radio assembly to or from the waveguide transition A short arm hex key is provided with the screws but the long shaft ball driver is much easier The long shaft ball driver cannot be used for the cradle type radio Must fit a 3 mm hexagonal socket and be capable of torquing to 15 inch lb Used to make sure the mast is plumb Hand held magnetic Carpenters pencil Optional Hughes P N 1031393 0002 Portable repeater that displays signal strength values during antenna pointing For additional information see nstalling the OPI on page 58 If needed A socket wrench with 7 16 inch and 12 inch sockets makes some tasks easier but for some nuts or bolts there is not enough clearance to use a socket wrench See the HN System Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide 1035
13. 1037312 0001 Revision A 6 After acquiring a signal adjust the azimuth to obtain the highest signal quality 7 Go to Peaking the signal procedure on page 66 and follow the instructions there If you cannot detect a signal Follow the steps in this section steps 1 through 3 and or steps 1 through 6 only if you cannot detect a signal If no signal is present 1 Repeat steps 3 through 5 in Setting azimuth on page 64 Adjust the reflector to about 8 inch to the right of the approximate azimuth 2 Keep moving the antenna reflector to the right a little at a time until you detect a signal 3 If there is no signal sweep back 4 inch at a time to the left until you detect a signal If you still cannot detect a signal there may be an error If there is no signal perform the following quick checks 1 Check the coaxial cable connections at the LNB IDU and all the connections in between 2 Make sure there are no obstructions such as trees blocking the signal 3 Make sure you recorded and properly set the azimuth elevation and polarization values 4 Verify the azimuth setting by moving 15 ft in front of or behind the antenna and taking another compass reading Metal near the compass such as a car or even a belt buckle can give a false reading 5 Point the front of the antenna reflector to the left of the estimated bearing 6 Go back to step 3 in Setting azimuth on page 64 and try again When you have acquired a
14. 36 Mounting the radio on the feed support tube 5 Remove the protective packing material from the feed horn window This completes installation of the radio assembly Chapter 5 Installing a cradle type radio assembly 46 1037312 0001 Revision A Setting polarization for To set polarization for the cradle type radio you adjust the radio the cradle type radio not the antenna This section explains how to calculate and set the polarization value for the cradle type radio assembly Calculating the radio To calculate the polarization setting refer to the section for the polarization setting type of uplink and downlink that will be used In these instructions SBC initial value refers to the polarization value calculated by the installation software For a horizontal To calculate the radio polarization setting for a horizontal uplink vertical downlink uplink vertical downlink 1 Multiply the SBC initial value by 1 then offset the result by 90 as follows If the SBC initial value is positive add 90 If the SBC initial value is negative subtract 90 Example 1 positive initial value of 41 41 x 1 41 Add 90 41 90 49 Radio polarization setting 49 Example 2 negative initial value of 41 41 x 1 41 Subtract 90 41 90 49 Radio polarization setting 49 2 Make a note of the setting 3 Go to Setting the radio polarization on page 48 For a vertical uplink To calculate the radio polarizat
15. 678 0001 for a more complete list of tools and items that may be needed for installation Table 5 specifies the correct tool size for each hardware size included in the antenna kit Table 5 Tool sizes matched to hardware sizes Hardware size Tool size 14 inch 7 16 inch 5 16 inch Ys inch 6 32 socket head cap screw 7 64 inch hex key M4 x 20 mm screw M7 key wrench Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools 1037312 0001 Revision A Chapter 3 Assembling the antenna This chapter explains how to install e The Az El and reflector bracket assembly The Az El mount assembly and reflector bracket assembly are pre assembled for installation as a single unit as shown in Figure 3 on page 10 e The antenna reflector e The feed rods and feed support tube The feed rods attach to the reflector and help support the feed support tube Radio installation is covered in Chapter 4 for the J type radio and Chapter 5 for the cradle type radio Topics in this chapter include e Determining the pointing values on page 21 e General instructions for assembling the antenna on page 22 e Installing the Az El and reflector bracket assembly on page 23 e Attaching the reflector on page 25 e Installing the feed support tube on page 27 CAUTION Before you install the antenna read all safety information in the section titled mportant safety information on page iii Determining the Satellite based commissioning SBC is a
16. 7312 0001 Revision A 2 Apply silicone grease to the O ring groove in the feed horn 3 Place the O ring 0 9 inch inside diameter in the groove cN Note The O ring is shipped in a bag that contains seven socket head cap screws for attaching the feed horn Six screws are required one is an extra part Make sure the O ring remains in the O ring groove O ring Figure 35 O ring in groove Mounting the radio Use the mounting adapter to attach the radio assembly to the feed assembly on the feed support tube Refer to Figure 36 as you follow these instructions support tube 1 Place the mounting adapter and radio assembly onto the feed support tube 2 Align the mounting holes in the base of the radio assembly mounting adapter and feed support tube There are six holes on the top surface of the feed support tube Use the oval slot at the end of the tube and the second hole from the bend in the tube as shown in Figure 36 3 From below insert two 16 18 x 2 25 inch hex bolts using a 16 inch lock washer and flat washer on each bolt through the feed support tube adapter and base Chapter 5 Installing a cradle type radio assembly 1037312 0001 RevisionA 49 4 Tighten the bolts securely Match oval slot in adapter to oval slot at the end of the tube Match round hole in adapter to S Mounting adapter second hole from bend in tube I O Feed support tube 5 16 18 x 2 5 inch T0172014 hex bolts Figure
17. Steps 1 Make small 1 or less changes in polarization while observing the transmitter isolation 2 Peak the polarization to the highest possible transmitter isolation 3 Tighten the polarization lockdown nuts 4 Check the signal strength When the manual ACP test passes stop the test and proceed to Automatic ACP test Chapter 7 e Pointing the antenna 1037312 0001 Revision A 67 68 Automatic ACP test Verify that the signal is still peaked by initiating an automatic Chapter 7 Pointing the antenna 1037312 0001 Revision A ACP test To initiate this test select the automatic cross polarization test type If the antenna passes the automatic ACP test and maintains signal strength within 3 points on the signal strength scale it is pointed and ready to be registered If the antenna fails the automatic ACP test follow these steps 1 Initiate a manual ACP test 2 When the test starts make small 1 or less changes in polarization while observing the transmitter isolation 3 Peak the polarization to the highest possible transmitter isolation 4 Tighten the polarization lockdown nuts 5 If the antenna passes the manual test stop the manual test and run the automatic ACP test again 6 Check the signal strength If the antenna passes the automatic ACP test and maintains signal strength within 3 points on the signal strength scale it 1s pointed and ready to be registered If the antenna passes the automati
18. age 31 e If you are installing a cradle type radio go to Chapter 5 Installing a cradle type radio assembly on page 43 palm e Mi es MILA pn ix Figure 22 Completed antenna assembly without radio Chapter 3 e Assembling the antenna 1037312 0001 RevisionA 29 Chapter 3 e Assembling the antenna 30 1037312 0001 Revision A Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly This chapter applies to the J type radio assembly only If you are installing a cradle type radio assembly go to Chapter 5 Installing a cradle type radio assembly on page 43 This chapter includes e Installing a shim for vertical transmit polarization on page 32 e Installing the radio assembly on page 36 CAUTION e Do not remove the protective packing material from the feed horn window until installation of the radio assembly is complete e Do not remove the protective covering from the small end of the feed horn until you are ready to attach the waveguide transition e Be careful not to damage the feed horn window Do not touch the plastic film Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly 1037312 0001 Revision A 31 32 Installing a shim for Follow the instructions in this section only if the installation vertical transmit specification or service order states that vertical transmit polarization polarization is required The vertical shim kit is not used with the cradle type radio If vertical transmit polarization is
19. ansition to the radio factory pre attached as shown in Figure 28 assembly Waveguide transition O ring 4 groove Figure 28 Feed horn with waveguide transition attached Attach the square end of the waveguide transition with the feed horn attached to the radio assembly specifically to the transmit receive isolation assembly or TRIA 1 Apply silicone grease to the O ring groove in the waveguide transition See Figure 29 The silicone grease is provided in a small plastic capsule 2 Place the O ring 1 inch inside diameter in the O ring groove in the square end of the waveguide transition cy Note The O ring and small hardware for the square end of the waveguide transition are shipped in a bag that contains four socket head cap screws O ring Figure 29 O ring in groove in waveguide transition Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly 1037312 0001 RevisionA 37 3 Place the neck of the feed horn into the upper mounting bracket and position the square end of the waveguide transition close to the TRIA See Figure 30 Make sure the feed horn packing material is out of the way so it will not get stuck between the feed horn neck and the upper mounting bracket 4 Attach the square end of the waveguide transition to the TRIA using the provided M4 x 12 mm socket head cap screws and M4 lock washers with teeth on the inner edges See Figure 30 Insert the screws in the direction indicated by the white
20. apter 1 Overview This chapter presents an overview of the Hughes model AN6 098P 98 m Ku band antenna in the following sections e The model AN6 098P antenna on page 2 e Antenna installation summary on page 3 e Tasks related to antenna installation on page 4 Chapter 1 Overview 1037312 0001 Revision A 2 The model AN6 098P antenna Each remote terminal at a customer site requires an antenna and radio assembly to communicate with the system satellite and the Network Operations Center NOC The antenna is connected to the remote terminal also known as the indoor unit or IDU by a transmit cable and a receive cable The Hughes model AN6 098P 98 m Ku band antenna is designed for both Ku band and Ka band applications Figure 1 shows the model AN6 098P antenna installed with a radio assembly Figure 1 Hughes model AN6 098P 98 m satellite antenna with radio Chapter 1 Overview 1037312 0001 Revision A Antenna installation summary The antenna installation steps and related tasks are summarized below The steps in bold type are documented in this manual 2 3 OO 10 ll 12 13 Choose an installation site Select a method for mounting the antenna Install the antenna mount Note A critical requirement is that the mast must be plumb The antenna assembly cannot be adjusted to correct for a mast that is not plumb Install the IDU Note Install the IDU before installing the antenna s
21. arrows in Figure 30 Make sure the O ring remains in the O ring groove White arrows indicate location of cap screws and direction to insert them A fourth cap screw is not visible Radio assembly Figure 30 Attaching the waveguide transition to the TRIA 5 Use a long shaft 3 mm ball driver to tighten the M4 cap screws 6 Place the feed horn clamp over the neck of the feed horn as shown in Figure 31 7 Insert two 44 20 x 1 inch hex bolts with lock washers one on each side of the clamp Make sure the packing material is out of the way so it will not get stuck under the clamp Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly 38 1037312 0001 Revision A 8 Tighten the bolts alternately a little at a time Figure 31 Securing the feed horn clamp arrow Mounting the radio To mount the radio assembly on the feed support tube first mount assembly on the feed the lower mounting bracket on the feed support tube support tube 1 Position the lower mounting bracket and mounting adapter on the feed support tube with the bolt holes aligned as shown in Figure 32 There are four holes on the top surface of the feed support tube Two of these holes are oval slots Use the round hole and oval slot closest to the reflector to mount the radio See Figure 32 2 Insert two 16 18 x 2 5 inch carriage bolts from above one into each of the two mounting holes 3 From below place a 16 inch flat washer lock w
22. asher and hex nut on each bolt Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly 1037312 0001 RevisionA 39 40 4 Tighten the nuts 5 16 18 x 2 5 inch carriage bolts Match round hole Lower mounting bracket in adapter to round i hole in tube 5 Mounting adapter Match oval slot in adapter to oval slot in tube Q T0172015 Figure 32 Attaching the radio assembly to the feed support tube Attach the upper and lower mounting brackets to each other as shown in Figure 33 1 Place the radio assembly attached to the upper bracket in previous steps onto the lower bracket 2 Align the four mounting holes on the upper and lower mounting brackets 3 Insert a 4 20 x 0 75 inch carriage bolt through each of the four mounting holes 4 From below place a 4 inch flat washer lock washer and hex nut on each bolt Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly 1037312 0001 Revision A 5 Tighten the four bolts 1 4 20 x 0 75 inch Carriage bolts rot Upper mounting bracket T0172018 Figure 33 Attaching the radio assembly to the feed support tube 6 Remove the protective packing material from the feed horn window This completes installation of the radio assembly Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly 1037312 0001 Revision A 41 Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly 42 1037312 0001 Revision A Chapter 5 Installing a cradle type radio assembly This chapter app
23. ble from the LNB as shown in Figure 46 Note that the OPI will not work unless it is enabled on the appropriate screen on the installation software Check the box labeled Enable OPI Display For further details see Outdoor Pointing Interface Operating Instructions 1031832 0001 HughesNet Leen Block O if required OPI T0172001 Figure 46 OPI OPI block If you use an OPI with a model J type radio assembly you must Chapter 7 Pointing the antenna 1037312 0001 Revision A use a block or filter For details including the specific block you should use see the Hughes Field Service Bulletin FSB Standard OPI Configuration FSB_060915_01A Install the block between the OPI and the radio as illustrated in Figure 46 If the block you use has two female F connectors at both ends you will have to make a jumper cable to connect to the OPI Adjusting the antenna To point the antenna you make three adjustments to the position of the antenna reflector e Elevation Adjustment up and down e Polarization Rotational adjustment e Azimuth Side to side adjustment These adjustments are illustrated in Figure 47 The corresponding mechanical adjustments on the antenna are shown in Figure 48 Note When recording or using antenna pointing t values you must pay attention to whether values are positive or negative Antenna reflector polarization adjustment front view T0172002 Elevati
24. bly mounting brackets and adapter 14 10 J type tadig assembly 3 3 44 3 certi philip 15 11 Shim for vertical transmit polarization 0 0 0 0 cece ees 16 12 Cradle type radio assembly shown with mounting adapter 16 13 Cradle like rotation of the cradle type radio assembly 17 Chapter 3 14 Making sure the mast is plumb LL 23 15 AZ El and reflector bracket assembly on the mast 0005 24 16 Reflector in correct position for installation cee eee 25 17 Mounting the reflector on the reflector bracket 0 26 18 Attaching feed rods to the reflector LL 2 19 Attaching the feed rods to the feed support tube 0005 28 20 Attaching the feed support tube to the reflector rim 0 28 21 Tightening nuts on feed rods and feed support tube 29 22 Completed antenna assembly without radio 2 0 00 eee eee 29 Chapter 4 23 Shim location Next to PRIA enres eaa eee bee boa ete e 32 24 Horizontal shim and vertical shim for transmit polarization 33 25 Direction of TRIA rotation for vertical polarization 34 26 TRIA position for horizontal and vertical transmit polarization 35 27 Attaching the upper mounting bracket nunnana anann 36 28 Feed horn with waveguide transition attached eee 37 29
25. c ACP test but the signal strength drops more than 3 points after the test you must repeat the fine adjustments for azimuth and elevation 1 Repeat the fine adjustments for both azimuth and elevation to maximize the signal strength 2 Repeat the automatic ACP test 3 Check the signal strength If the antenna passes the automatic ACP test and maintains signal strength within 3 points on the signal strength scale it is pointed and ready to be registered If the antenna still does not meet both criteria repeat very small polarization azimuth and elevation adjustments and ACP tests as many times as necessary until you have peaked the signal and the antenna passes the automatic ACP test and signal strength is maintained within 3 points Important When you are finished pointing the antenna lock down all pointing adjustments All adjustment points are shown in Figure 48 on page 60 Final steps Complete the following steps before leaving the installation site Remove the OPI Remove the OPI so you can re use it for subsequent installations 1 Disconnect the OPI and block if used 2 Reconnect the receive cable to the radio Check for safety labels and Make sure the required safety labels and or signs are present SIGNS Make sure a Radiation Hazard Caution label is present legible and visible on the feed arm and on the back of the antenna reflector If the antenna is enclosed by a fence make sure a Radiation Hazard Cau
26. cable Connect the receive cable to the low noise block converter LNB as follows 1 Connect the receive cable marked with red tape to the receive connector on the LNB Figure 43 shows the receive connector location on the J type radio assembly and Figure 44 shows the connector location on the cradle type radio assembly In both cases the connector is a female F connector 2 Use a 7 16 inch torque wrench to tighten the connector to 20 inch lb 3 Apply dielectric silicone grease to the connection 4 If necessary secure the cable with cable ties Figure 43 Receive connector J type radio Figure 44 Receive connector cradle type radio After the transmit and receive cables are connected to the radio and to the IDU reconnect the power transformer inside the building Instructions for connecting the IDU are included in the IDU installation manual Chapter 6 Cabling and connections 54 1037312 0001 Revision A Chapter 7 Pointing the antenna This chapter explains how to point the antenna Topics include Antenna pointing overview on page 56 Prerequisites for antenna pointing on page 57 Outdoor pointing interface on page 57 Adjusting the antenna on page 59 Setting coarse elevation on page 61 e Fine elevation adjustment on page 62 Receive pointing on page 62 e Isolating the transmit signal on page 67 e Final steps on page 69 As you perform these procedures observe the following safety precaut
27. cessary fine tune the adjustments for azimuth elevation and polarization to make sure you have achieved and maintained the highest possible signal strength Erase all marks previously made on the mast Lock down fully tighten all adjustment nuts Isolating the transmit signal Manual ACP test To prevent signal cross talk you use a procedure known as Automated Cross Polarization ACP to isolate the transmit signal from the receive signal ACP test functions are included in the installation software The ACP software operates in two different modes manual or automatic Manual mode gives real time feedback of cross polarization isolation measurements while you adjust the antenna Automatic mode takes a snapshot of the cross polarization isolation measurement ACP fine pointing consists of testing using both the manual and automatic modes and adjusting the antenna by small increments if necessary until it passes both the manual and automatic ACP tests Follow the general instructions below for the ACP tests Use the installation software screens to initiate tests and see the test results First run a manual ACP test 1 Lock down all antenna adjustment nuts and bolts 2 Initiate the manual ACP test by selecting the manual cross polarization test type If the manual ACP test passes stop the test and proceed to Automatic ACP test on page 68 If the manual ACP test fails let the test continue and follow these
28. ches 2 375 inches e Sequence of steps When you assemble the antenna follow the instructions in this chapter in the order they are presented e Tightening hardware Do not tighten any nuts or other hardware until you are instructed to do so See also the next item Torque e Torque To ensure successful installation of the antenna you must tighten all nuts and socket head cap screws to the maximum torque values shown in Table 6 This 1s a critical requirement Table 6 Torque specifications Maximum Fastener torque 14 inch bolts 6 ft lb 5 16 inch bolts 15 ft lb 14 20 thread cutting screws used to 10 ft lb secure reflector bracket to reflector No 6 32 and M4 socket head cap 15 inch lb SCrews For bolts that use a split lock washer tighten the bolt until the washer is flattened but do not tighten the bolt further When the washer is flattened this indicates that sufficient torque has been applied Installing the Az El and Follow these steps to install the Az El and reflector bracket reflector bracket assembly onto the mast assem bly 1 Before you install the Az El and reflector bracket assembly onto the mast pipe use a bubble level to make sure the mast 1s plumb Check the mast at two perpendicular locations as shown in Figure 14 cy Note The mast must be plumb The antenna assembly cannot be adjusted to correct for a mast that is not plumb Bubble must be centered between marks To make s
29. dband Requirements for RG 6 and RG 11 IFL Cable Connectors Ground Blocks and Ground Block Location FSB 50518_01C and applicable parts of the National Electrical Code NEC Approved cables Fora list of approved cables for the interfacility link IFL between the antenna and the remote terminal see the Hughes FSB IFL Cable Approved List with lengths for DW7x00 DW60xx and DW40xx Domestic Installations FSB_060316_01A The FSB lists the maximum cable length for each approved cable type for both 1 W and 2 W radios How the cable is run depends on the specific installation site Route and connect the IFL cable according to your training and best practices Chapter 1 Overview 1037312 0001 RevisionA 9 Chapter 1 Overview 6 1037312 0001 RevisionA Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools This chapter describes the parts provided in the model AN6 098P antenna kit It includes the following sections e Antenna kit components on page 8 e Radio assembly types on page 15 e Small hardware parts lists on page 18 e Jools on page 20 Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools 1037312 0001 Revision A 7 Antenna kit This section describes the main components of the 98 m antenna components kit e A7 El and reflector bracket assembly e Antenna reflector e Feed support tube and feed rods Feed horn e Mounting parts for radio assembly For details see Description of main components on page 10 Related comp
30. ector to the reflector bracket cy Note This task is easier if someone assists you 1 Orient the reflector so the HughesNet logo on the front is near the top as shown in Figure 16 HughesNet Hole for Hole for attaching attaching feed rod feed rod Hole for attaching feed support tube Figure 16 Reflector in correct position for installation 2 Lift the reflector and align the four mounting holes on the back of the reflector with the four mounting holes on the reflector bracket See Figure 17 cy Note To make it easier to position the reflector and insert the screws steps 2 and 3 you can adjust the elevation of the AZIEI and reflector bracket assembly beyond the 80 mark on the elevation scale so the surface of the reflector bracket that attaches to the reflector is nearly horizontal Then you can lay the reflector on the bracket with the holes in the reflector facing the bracket This method not illustrated here is especially useful when one person installs the antenna To use this method you must loosen the fine elevation adjustment nuts and elevation lockdown bolts identified in Figure 48 on page 60 Be sure to tighten the elevation lockdown bolts before laying the reflector on the bracket Chapter 3 e Assembling the antenna 1037312 0001 RevisionA 29 Mounting holes arrows on back of reflector Reflector attached to bracket Arrows above point to mounting screws One screw indicat
31. ed by the gray arrow is not visible in this photo Figure 17 Mounting the reflector on the reflector bracket 3 Insert two 14 20 x 1 38 inch hex thread cutting screws without washers through the upper holes on the reflector bracket and into the reflector holes indicated in Figure 17 upper arrows on the right photo 4 Partially tighten the screws 5 Insert two 4 20 x 1 6 inch hex thread cutting screws without washers through the lower holes on the reflector bracket and into the lower reflector holes 6 Tighten each screw a little then move on to the next screw 7 Use a torque wrench to tighten the screws to 10 ft lb force maximum CAUTION To avoid damaging the mounting holes in the back of the reflector do not overtighten the reflector bracket screws Use a torque wrench Chapter 3 e Assembling the antenna 26 1037312 0001 Revision A Installing the feed support tube Install the feed rods and feed support tube as explained in the following two sections These instructions apply to both types of feed support tubes and feed rods that is the tube and feed rods for the J type radio or cradle type radio Note If you are installing an antenna that will use a cradle type radio assembly make sure the feed support tube and feed rods are stamped 7G Other letters or numbers may appear with TG If these parts are not stamped 7G they are the wrong parts for the cradle type radio Contact Installer Support to obtain
32. egative Polarization is positive east of the satellite longitude and negative west of the satellite longitude For an antenna with a J type radio you adjust polarization on the antenna only For an antenna with a cradle type radio you set polarization on the antenna to 0 and then set polarization on the radio If you are installing the antenna with a cradle type radio see Setting polarization for the cradle type radio on page 47 You will also use the instructions in this section Set the antenna reflector polarization as follows 1 Loosen the four polarization lockdown nuts just enough so you can rotate the antenna reflector See Figure 51 Do not adjust the center nut on each side as noted in Figure 51 2 Rotate the antenna to the desired polarization value as indicated by the polarization scale shown in Figure 51 J type radio Set the antenna polarization to the initial polarization value given by the installation software Cradle type radio Set the antenna polarization to 0 then see Setting polarization for the cradle type radio on page 47 Arrow indicates movement during polarization adjustment Do not adjust center nut circled or center nut on opposite side Polarization lockdown nuts also two nuts on opposite side of Az El assembly Figure 51 Polarization adjustment on the antenna Chapter 7 e Pointing the antenna 1037312 0001 RevisionA 63 Setting azimuth With the elevation and polarizat
33. embly 39 reflector 25 Isolating the transmit signal 67 J J type radio assembly described 15 installing 31 mounting brackets 14 mounting on feed support tube 39 shim kit 32 K Ku band and Ka band 2 M Mast 22 Mount for antenna 4 Mounting adapter for radio assembly 14 Mounting brackets for J type radio assembly 14 Mounting radio assembly cradle type radio 45 J type radio 39 O OPI 57 purpose 57 removing 69 OPI block 58 O ring 45 installing 37 45 Outdoor pointing interface See OPI e Index 1037312 0001 Revision A P Parts list main components small hardware parts 18 19 Peaking the signal 56 66 Pointing values 22 Pointing See Antenna pointing Polarization adjusting the antenna 63 cradle type radio 47 shim for vertical or horizontal transmit polarization 32 R Radio assembly connecting cables 52 cradle type described 16 installing 43 mounting on feed support tube 45 polarization calculating 47 polarization setting 48 setting polarization 16 J type described 15 installing 36 mounting bracket lower 39 upper 36 mounting brackets 14 mounting on feed support tube 39 shim kit 32 mounting adapter 14 types 15 antenna kits for 8 Receive cable connecting to the LNB 54 routing 51 Receive pointing 56 62 Reflector 11 attaching 25 S Safety labels and or signs 69 Shim for transmit polarization 32 Signal strength 62 maximizing 66 Site installation 4 Summary of installation steps
34. ghtning or other adverse weather conditions are present or approaching e Do not attempt to assemble move or mount the antenna on a windy day Even a slight wind can unexpectedly create strong unexpected forces on the antenna surface z e Important safety information VI 1037312 0001 Revision A CAUTION Observe these precautions to avoid exposure to RF radiation a potential safety hazard The antenna must be installed in a location or manner not readily accessible to children and in a manner that prevents human exposure to potentially harmful levels of radiation Antennas mounted in Puerto Rico the continental United States or at any site with greater than a 30 elevation angle must be installed such that the lower lip of the antenna reflector is at least 5 ft above any surface upon which a person might be expected to stand and 3 ft 3 inches from any opening such as a door or window in a building or adjacent structure Antennas mounted in Canada Alaska Hawaii or any site with less than a 30 elevation must be installed such that the lower lip of the antenna reflector is at least 5 ft 9 inches above any surface upon which a person might be expected to stand and 3 ft 3 inches from any opening such as a door or window in a building or adjacent structure The antenna must be mounted such that no object which could reasonably be expected to support a person is within 6 ft 7 inches of the edges of a cylindrical space
35. ion Observe the following precautions when installing the satellite safety antenna This manual also includes additional safety alerts where appropriate concerning specific installation procedures WARNING Only Hughes certified installers may install or service Hughes earth stations and components Installers must expressly acknowledge the Hughes requirements for Hughes installations DANGER If you work on a roof tower or other high structure or use a ladder or scaffold to access the work site follow these precautions to prevent personal injury or death e Walk only on sound roof structures e Make sure the antenna assembly and installation surface are structurally sound so they can support all loads equipment weight ice and wind e Use appropriate safety equipment for example a lifeline depending on the work location e Follow all safety precautions from the manufacturers of all safety equipment and other equipment used e Perform as many procedures as possible on the ground DANGER e To avoid electric shock stay at least 20 ft from power lines e If any part of the antenna or mount assembly comes in contact with a power line call your local power company to remove it Do not try to remove it yourself Failure to heed these warnings could result in serious injury or death e Important safety information 1037312 0001 Revision A WARNING e Do not work in high wind or rain or if a storm li
36. ion set to the initial values given by the installation software follow these steps to set the antenna azimuth to the initial value specified by the installation software and then adjust it as necessary 1 Use a compass to determine the azimuth bearing specified by the installation software 2 Prepare to make azimuth adjustments as follows a Fully loosen the three canister nuts shown in Figure 52 b Tighten the top nut only just enough so you cannot rotate the Az El assembly around the mast c Loosen the top nut incrementally until you can rotate the Az El assembly by holding and moving it Canister Loosen these three nuts to rotate AZ El assembly and reflector from side to side View from behind reflector Figure 52 Azimuth adjustments on the antenna 3 Stand behind the antenna grasp the antenna reflector bracket not the reflector and rotate the antenna assembly about the mast until the reflector is pointed in the approximate azimuth heading 4 Adjust the azimuth to the right about inch 5 Let go of the reflector bracket and count slowly to 5 while reading the signal strength value from the OPI or computer You must allow the IDU enough time to track and register the signal strength cy Note Make small adjustments not more than 8 inch of azimuth as measured at the mast Wait 5 sec between adjustments to give the IDU enough time to lock onto the satellite signal Chapter 7 e Pointing the antenna 64
37. ion setting for a vertical horizontal downlink uplink horizontal downlink 1 Multiply the SBC initial value by 1 with no offset Example 1 SBC initial value of 38 38 x 1 38 Radio polarization setting 38 Example 1 SBC initial value of 38 38 x 1 38 Radio polarization setting 38 2 Make a note of the setting 3 Go to Setting the radio polarization on page 48 Chapter 5 Installing a cradle type radio assembly 1037312 0001 RevisionA 47 Setting the radio Set polarization on the cradle type radio as follows polarization Before proceeding make sure the antenna polarization is set to 0 See Setting polarization on page 63 2 On the radio assembly loosen the two screws at the top of the two circular brackets at each end of the transmitter Each of these brackets has a polarization scale See Figure 37 Positive Win X24 Negative polarization x polarization scale scale f ik Figure 37 Rear circular bracket with polarization scale To set polarization align marker indicated by black arrow to the desired value on the scale The setting in this photo is close to 0 3 Set the radio polarization to the calculated setting by rotating the radio and using the polarization scales on the circular brackets Plus and minus signs at the top of each scale indicate positive or negative values Make sure you read the correct scale 4 Tighten the two screws on the c
38. ions CAUTION e This device emits radio frequency energy when in transmit mode To avoid injury do not place head or other body parts between feed horn and antenna when system is operational Keep at least 2 ft away from the area between the feed horn and the reflector when the system is operational e Make sure the cylindrical space projecting outward from the antenna reflector toward the satellite does not intersect or come close to any inhabited areas e Disconnect power from the IDU before performing maintenance or adding upgrades to any antenna components Chapter 7 e Pointing the antenna 1037312 0001 Revision A 99 56 Antenna pointing overview Using the installation software Peaking the signal description Chapter 7 Pointing the antenna 1037312 0001 Revision A This chapter describes a general procedure for pointing the antenna The objectives of antenna pointing are to e Locate and detect the satellite signal e Peak the signal to achieve the greatest possible signal strength The IDU installation software guides you through a step by step process for installing the IDU and pointing the antenna It calculates your exact location and the values you use to set elevation polarization and azimuth See also Determining the pointing values on page 21 Use the information in this chapter as a guide for the overall pointing process and for instructions on how to make mechanical adjustments to the anten
39. ircular bracket This completes installation of the radio assembly Chapter 5 Installing a cradle type radio assembly 48 1037312 0001 Revision A Chapter 6 Cabling and connections Previous cabling work This chapter illustrates where the ODU ground transmit and receive connectors are located shows how to route the transmit and receive cables at the ODU and explains how to connect the transmit and receive cables to the radio assembly You must connect the transmit receive and ground cables before you can point the antenna Chapter 7 Pointing the antenna The chapter includes these sections e Previous cabling work on page 49 e Routing the cables at the ODU on page 50 e Ground connection on page 51 e Connecting the transmit and receive cables on page 52 Before you can complete the steps explained in this chapter you must route and terminate the transmit and receive cables from the IDU to the ODU For a list of approved cables for the IFL between the antenna and the remote terminal see the Field Service Bulletin FSB IFL Cable Approved List with lengths for DW7x00 DW60xx and DW40xx Domestic Installations FSB_060316_01A This FSB lists the maximum cable length for each approved cable type for both 1 W and 2 W radios How the cables are run depends on the specific installation site Route and connect the cables according to your training and best practices CAUTION Coaxial connectors and cable ca
40. lies to the cradle type radio assembly only If you are installing a J type radio assembly go to Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly on page 31 This chapter includes e Installing the radio assembly on page 44 e Setting polarization for the cradle type radio on page 47 CAUTION e Do not remove the protective packing material from the feed horn window until installation of the radio assembly is complete e Be careful not to damage the feed horn window Do not touch the plastic film Chapter 5 Installing a cradle type radio assembly 1037312 0001 Revision A 43 Installing the radio This section explains how to install the cradle type radio assem bly assembly You must use the antenna kit indicated in Table 1 on page for the cradle type radio assembly Attaching the feed horn 7 To attach the feed horn to the radio assembly refer to Figures 34 and 35 and follow steps 1 through 3 below Screws and washers T0172013 Feed horn O ring Figure 34 Attaching the feed horn and radio assembly 1 Remove the protective covering from the small end of the feed horn CAUTION e If you do not remove the protective covering from the small end of the feed horn the system may operate but with degraded performance e Do not remove the protective packing material from the feed horn window until you finish installation of the radio assembly Chapter 5 Installing a cradle type radio assembly 44 103
41. n Figure 7 Feed horn and waveguide transition CAUTION e Do not remove the protective packing material from the feed horn window until installation of the radio assembly is complete e Do not attempt to remove the feed horn window at any time e Be careful not to damage the feed horn window Do not touch the plastic film Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools 1037312 0001 RevisionA 13 14 Radio mounting adapter The mounting adapter shown in Figure 8 is used for both radio types to mount the radio assembly on the feed support tube Figure 8 Radio assembly mounting adapter Radio mounting brackets The antenna kit for the J type radio assembly only includes two for J type radio only mounting brackets Figure 9 that are used to secure the radio assembly to the feed support tube as illustrated in Figure 10 on page 15 Upper bracket Figure 9 Radio assembly mounting brackets and adapter Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools 1037312 0001 Revision A Radio assembly types J type radio assembly The radio assembly is not part of the antenna kit however radio assembly installation is included in this manual because the antenna and radio assembly are usually installed at the same time There are two possible radio assemblies available for the 98 m antenna the J type radio assembly or cradle type radio assembly Figure 10 shows the J type radio assembly referred to as J type because its
42. n automated web based pointing values method for pointing the antenna SBC configures the IDU calculates its exact location and uses the location and other information to help you point the antenna SBC calculates the values you use to set the antenna s azimuth elevation and polarization based on the information you enter and the satellite you select It then downloads the necessary software and completes the IDU registration process Chapter 3 e Assembling the antenna 1037312 0001 RevisionA 21 22 General instructions for assembling the antenna Chapter 3 e Assembling the antenna 1037312 0001 Revision A In this manual installation software refers to installation pointing and commissioning software accessed through the IDU which works in conjunction with SBC Before proceeding use the installation software to determine the initial values to use for setting azimuth elevation and polarization Record these values and keep them handy for reference as you install and point the antenna To use the installation software follow the instructions in the IDU installation manual for commissioning the IDU Before you assemble the antenna read these important instructions e Mast The mast must be installed before you can install the antenna For information on antenna mounting methods see the HN System Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide 1035678 0001 The mast must have an outside diameter of 2 38 in
43. n corrode if exposed to moisture Use only compression type connectors and weatherproof them with dielectric grease and weatherproof tape Note For connector requirements see the Hughes FSB HNS Broadband Requirements for RG 6 and RG 11 IFL Cable Connectors Ground Blocks and Ground Block Location FSB 50518_01C Chapter 6 Cabling and connections 1037312 0001 RevisionA 49 Routing the cables at _ Route the coaxial transmit and receive cables at the ODU as the ODU follows 1 Route the transmit cable marked with blue electrical tape over the Az El and reflector bracket assembly and behind the reflector to the back of the transmitter in a configuration similar to that shown in Figure 38 Do not exceed the minimum bending radius specified by the cable manufacturer Transmit cable marked with BLUE tape Transmitter cim PO Do not exceed the cable bending radius Secure cables with i Receive cable cable ties not shown marked with RED tape T0172016 Service loops for transmit and receive cables Coiled with drip loops Figure 38 Transmit and receive cable configurations 2 For the transmit cable leave a 152 inch service loop 12 ft 8 inches secured to the mast or Az El mount assembly This allows 10 ft for a service loop plus 32 inches for installation of a future Ka band radio upgrade Do not leave the service loop on the roof or other mounting surface Do not block access to the adjustme
44. na For specific steps follow the instructions in the IDU installation guide and on the installation software screens In general you will alternate between these two activities e Following the software prompts and instructions e Adjusting the antenna elevation polarization and azimuth to acquire and then peak the satellite signal The required adjustments are different for each installation location Correct antenna alignment is critical to the operation of the system When the antenna is pointed directly at the satellite it receives a strong signal If it is not pointed properly the signal may be weak and errors may result during data transfers Antenna pointing is accomplished by first receive pointing the antenna and then isolating the transmit signal Receive pointing adjusts the antenna to obtain the best receive signal Isolating the transmit signal fine tunes the antenna alignment for the strongest possible signal received by the HN System NOC Both processes are explained later in this chapter To point the antenna you go through cycles of making small adjustments to the antenna until you are satisfied you cannot get a stronger satellite signal When you have achieved the strongest possible signal you have peaked the signal You may achieve the strongest signal strength after just a few adjustments or you may find that several adjustments are needed By obtaining the strongest possible signal you ensure that the termi
45. nal can operate with peak performance Personnel requirements Pointing parameters Prerequisites for antenna pointing Outdoor pointing interface One person can point the antenna if an outdoor pointing interface OPI is used Otherwise pointing 1s usually a two person task If an OPI is not used one person aims and adjusts the antenna while the other watches the signal strength display on a computer and relays the readings to the person at the antenna A portable telephone or walkie talkie is helpful for this Prior to antenna pointing you use the installation software to enter parameters such as longitude latitude and polarization angle Or you can enter the local ZIP code and let the software calculate these values The following are required for antenna pointing e The antenna must be installed e The IDU must be installed e The transmit and receive cables must be connected to the IDU and ODU e The OPI if used must be installed See Installing the OPI on page 58 e The ODU and IDU must be grounded e You must have access to the installation software through the IDU The OPI Hughes P N 1031393 0002 shown in Figure 45 is an optional tool that displays signal strength values Cable connector __ I Figure 45 OPI optional pointing tool Chapter 7 Pointing the antenna 1037312 0001 RevisionA 97 58 Installing the OPI To prepare for antenna pointing attach the OPI to the receive ca
46. not required go to Installing the radio assembly on page 36 The radio assembly is shipped with a horizontal transmit polarization shim installed If vertical transmit polarization is required you must remove the horizontal shim and replace it with a vertical transmit polarization shim cy Note If you need to change from horizontal to vertical transmit polarization on an antenna that has the radio assembly already installed on the feed support tube you will have to remove the radio assembly from the feed support tube before you can follow the instructions in this section Figure 23 shows where the shim is located and shows three of the four Allen screws that hold the shim in place TRIA je MODE a ee ed rs ni a dh Shim T A See also Figure 24 rae nj L v 4 a AN Allen screws Waveguide 4 total Figure 23 Shim location next to TRIA To replace the horizontal shim with a vertical shim follow these Steps 1 Obtain a vertical transmit polarization shim kit Hughes model VTX SHIM KIT P N 1033809 0001 Figure 24 on page 33 shows what a vertical shim looks like 2 Loosen and remove the four Allen screws that hold the shim in place See Figure 23 3 Separate the end of the waveguide from the shim Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly 1037312 0001 Revision A Figure 24 illustrates the difference between the horizontal shim and vertical shim Note the positions of the alignmen
47. nt nuts on the canister and Az El mount assembly Chapter 6 Cabling and connections 50 1037312 0001 Revision A Ground connection eA 3 Coil the extra cable leave a drip loop and secure the transmit cable with cable ties 4 Route the receive cable marked with red electrical tape over the Az El mount assembly behind the reflector and along the feed support tube to the TRIA in a configuration similar to that shown in Figure 38 Do not exceed the minimum cable bending radius 5 For the receive cable leave a 138 inch service loop 11 5 ft secured to the mast Az El mount assembly or reflector bracket This allows 10 ft for a service loop plus 18 inches for installation of a future Ka band radio upgrade 6 Coil the extra cable leave a drip loop and secure the receive cable with cable ties Note When you connect the cables tighten all radio and ground block connectors with a torque wrench to 20 inch lb Ground the transmitter and mast For specific grounding procedures refer to the sources listed in Grounding on page 4 Figure 39 shows the location of the ground screw on the J type radio assembly Figure 40 shows the ground screw on the cradle type radio assembly Not used Figure 39 Ground screw on J type radio assembly arrow Note The transmitter may look a little different than the one shown in Figure 40 but the connectors are still on the end of the transmitter as shown and they are clearly ma
48. ntenna provides instructions for assembling and installing the antenna Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly provides instructions for installing the J type radio assembly Chapter 5 Installing a cradle type radio assembly provides instructions for installing the cradle type radio assembly Chapter 6 Cabling and connections provides information about making connections to the radio assembly Chapter 7 Pointing the antenna explains how to point the antenna at the satellite connect the transmitter and acquire the satellite signal An acronyms and abbreviations list and an index are included at the back of the manual e About this document 1037312 0001 Revision A xvii xviii Related publications Revision record e About this document 1037312 0001 Revision A The HN System Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide 1035678 0001 contains detailed information about e Safety considerations for mount and antenna installations e Site surveys e Trimasts and other types of antenna mounts e Antenna installations on various types of surfaces e Requirements for antennas that will be used in a Ka band system or will later be upgraded for use in a Ka band system Additional related publications are identified in Tasks related to antenna installation on page 4 This section describes the revision history of this manual Revision Date of issue March 2 2007 Initial release Ch
49. o you can use the installation software to determine the pointing values azimuth elevation and polarization Determine the pointing values azimuth elevation and polarization Chapter 3 Install the Az EI and reflector bracket assembly on the mast Chapter 3 Install the antenna reflector Chapter 3 Install the feed rods and feed support tube Chapter 3 Install the radio assembly Chapter 4 J type radio or Chapter 5 cradle type radio Note The J type and cradle type radio assemblies are described in Radio assembly types on page 15 Run cables between the IDU and ODU locations Ground the antenna assembly Connect cables to the ODU Chapter 6 Point the antenna Chapter 7 For the steps not shown in bold type see the following section Tasks related to antenna installation Note Outdoor unit ODU refers to the antenna radio assembly and antenna mount Follow all steps in the order they are presented Do not tighten any hardware until you are instructed to do so Chapter 1 Overview 1037312 0001 Revision A 3 4 Tasks related to antenna installation Selecting the installation site Installing the antenna mount Installing the IDU Grounding Chapter 1 Overview 1037312 0001 Revision A This section explains where you can find information on tasks related to antenna installation Factors you should consider in selecting an installation site are discussed
50. on Elevation Polarization ae Prali Pi _ Pai _ _ Pi _ Pai _ Polarization Negative 7 Azimuth SINS X O 0 x I de e RR n px 7 a ve Positive NO 07 amp CO DA 4 amp ee 2 a O VA a ra A r Va ra Va g Azimuth _ te Movement in azimuth refers to a horizontal sweep from right to left or from left to right Figure 47 Adjusting elevation polarization and azimuth Chapter 7 Pointing the antenna 1037312 0001 RevisionA 99 Adjustment locations on the Figure 48 shows the mechanical adjustments for azimuth antenna elevation and polarization All pointing adjustments require a Y5 inch wrench Fine elevation adjustment rod Polarization lockdown l nuts 4 Fine elevation adjustment nuts Elevation Canister nuts 3 scale Loosen to adjust azimuth The polarization scale is shown Elevation lockdown bolts 2 in Figure 51 on page 63 coarse elevation adjustment Figure 48 Pointing adjustments on the antenna elevation polarization and azimuth cy Note The elevation lockdown hardware shown in Figure 48 may be two nuts or two bolts one on each side of the Az El assembly Detailed procedures for adjusting the antenna are included in the sections that follow As you make pointing adjustments tighten the lockdown nuts or bolts enough to prevent movement of the antenna reflector When you are done pointing you fully tighten all lockdown nuts and bolt
51. onents 8 small hardware parts 18 mount 4 pointing 56 isolating the transmit signal 67 mechanical adjustments 60 peaking the signal 56 66 prerequisites 57 receive pointing 62 reflector 11 related components 8 unpacking 9 Az El and reflector bracket assembly 10 21 installing 23 Az E mount assembly 10 Azimuth adjusting 64 C Cables 49 approved types 5 connecting to radio assembly 52 maximum length 5 receive cable 54 routing at the ODU 50 service loop 50 transmit cable 52 Connecting cables to the radio assembly 52 receive cable 54 transmit cable 52 Connectors 49 receive 54 transmit 53 Cradle type radio assembly described 16 installing 43 polarization calculating 47 setting 48 E Elevation coarse adjustment 61 fine adjustment 62 F Feed horn 13 installing cradle type radio 44 J type radio 13 37 Feed rods 12 installing 27 Feed support tube 12 installing 28 Final steps 69 Fine elevation adjustment rod 60 using 62 G Grounding 4 ground screw location 51 H Hardware parts list 18 IDU installing 4 IFL 5 49 Installation site 4 Installation software 22 pointing the antenna 56 Installation summary of steps 3 Installing Az E and reflector bracket assembly 23 cradle type radio assembly 43 e Index 1037312 0001 RevisionA 73 74 feed horn cradle type radio 44 J type radio 37 feed support tube 28 final steps 69 IDU 4 J type radio assembly 31 OPI 58 O ring 37 45 radio ass
52. onents The following are related components that are not part of the antenna kit e Radio assembly J type or cradle type See Radio assembly types on page 15 e Antenna mount For general information about antenna mounts see nstalling the antenna mount on page 4 Two antenna kits for two You can install the 98 m antenna with either of two radio types radio types the J type radio or cradle type radio which are described in Radio assembly types on page 15 To support these two radio types the antenna kit is available in two configurations as listed in Table 1 In this manual the antenna kit 1s used to refer to either kit Each antenna kit consists of two boxes of parts as detailed in Figure 2 Most parts are common to both antenna kits The main parts that are different in the two kits are the feed support tube feed rods and parts used to mount the radio assembly Before proceeding refer to Table 1 and make sure you have the correct antenna kit Table 1 Two antenna kit configurations Box contents for each box Hughes part number Antenna kit for J type radio Box 1 Az El and reflector bracket assembly feed horn mounting brackets P N 1501111 0001 and adapter for radio assembly waveguide transition and other parts Box 2 Reflector feed support tube feed rods and other parts P N 1501111 0002 Antenna kit for cradle type radio Box 1 Az El and reflector bracket assembly feed horn adapter for
53. pe or cradle type T0172017 Not part of the antenna kit Figure 2 Shipping container contents main components Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools 1037312 0001 Revision A 9 Description of main The following sections describe and illustrate the antenna components assembly s main components AZ El and reflector bracket The Az El mount assembly and reflector bracket assembly are assembly pre assembled for installation as a single unit as shown in Figure 3 The Az El mount assembly supports the antenna and is used to point the antenna at the satellite The reflector bracket supports the antenna reflector Reflector bracket AZ EI mount Canister assembly slides onto mast Figure 3 Az El and reflector bracket assembly pre assembled as one unit Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools 10 1037312 0001 Revision A Antenna reflector The antenna reflector is shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 Antenna reflector Chapter 2 e Antenna parts and required tools 1037312 0001 RevisionA 11 Feed support tube and The radio assembly mounts onto the feed support tube Figure 5 feed rods The feed rods Figure 6 attach to the reflector and support the feed support tube Each of the two antenna kits contains one feed support tube and two feed rods for the radio type supported by the specific antenna kit Figure 5 shows both types of feed support tubes for the two radio types The feed support tube for the cradle type
54. rked GND ground IFL interfacility link for transmit cable Chapter 6 Cabling and connections 1037312 0001 RevisionA 21 2 a me x Le a Figure 40 Ground screw on cradle type radio assembly arrow Not used i 1 Li b Connecting the transmit This section explains how to connect the transmit and receive and receive cables cables to the radio assembly Transmit cable Connect the transmit cable to the transmitter as follows 1 From inside the building disconnect the IDU power supply 2 Go outside and connect the transmit cable marked with blue electrical tape to the transmitter connector marked IFL Figure 41 shows the transmit connector location for the J type radio assembly and Figure 42 shows the connector location for the cradle type radio assembly In both cases the connector is a female F connector CAUTION Coaxial connectors and cable can corrode if exposed to moisture Use only compression type connectors and weatherproof them with dielectric grease and weatherproof tape 3 Use a 7 16 inch torque wrench to tighten the connector to 20 inch lb Chapter 6 Cabling and connections 52 1037312 0001 Revision A 4 If necessary secure the cable with cable ties Figure 41 Transmit connector J type radio Figure 42 Transmit connector cradle type radio Chapter 6 Cabling and connections 1037312 0001 RevisionA 93 Receive
55. rn at the factory so these parts are factory installed Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools 18 1037312 0001 Revision A Additional parts for The parts listed in Table 3 are included on y in the antenna kit for J type radio the J type radio The antenna kit for the J type radio also includes the part listed in Table 2 Table 3 Additional small hardware parts included in the antenna kit for the J type radio assembly Comments Part These parts are used to attach the e Waveguide transition to the radio assembly e Upper mounting bracket to the transmitter e Upper and lower mounting brackets to each other 1 inch inside diameter O ring M4 x 12 mm socket head cap screws M4 lock washers 5 16 18 x 1 inch hex bolts 20 x 1 inch hex bolts 20 x 0 75 inch carriage bolts The hardware for each task is specified in Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly 14 inch flat washers inch lock washers 14 inch hex nuts O p alalila al E mp lt Feed horn clamp Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools 1037312 0001 Revision A 19 20 Tools Table 4 lists the tools required to install and point the antenna Table 4 Tools required to install and point the antenna Tool Details 2 7 16 inch combination wrenches 2 Ya inch combination wrenches Torque wrench M7 hex key 7 64 inch hex key Long shaft hexagonal ball driver 3 mm Torque wrench for hexagonal
56. s 1 Make sure the two elevation lockdown bolts are loose enough to allow the reflector to move as indicated by the arrow in Figure 50 2 While watching the signal strength display adjust the fine elevation adjustment nuts Figure 50 to achieve maximum signal strength a Move the top nut to allow movement then make adjustments with the bottom nut b Adjust by turning the bottom nut a few turns clockwise and counterclockwise until you peak the signal Fine elevation adjustment rod Fine elevation adjustment nuts Figure 50 Fine elevation adjustment 3 When the signal is peaked tighten the two elevation lockdown bolts Receive pointing Receive pointing peaks the receive signal You must peak the signal even if the antenna is locked to it You use the installation software to check the signal strength Then you adjust the antenna to peak the signal The installation software shows numerical and graphic indications of signal strength Detailed instructions for these procedures are given in the following sections Chapter 7 e Pointing the antenna 62 1037312 0001 Revision A Initial elevation setting Make sure the antenna reflector is set to the initial elevation value Setting polarization Scale pointer Polarization scale given by the installation software Polarization refers to rotation of the antenna as shown in Figure 47 on page 59 and is measured in degrees from zero no rotation positive or n
57. s Chapter 7 e Pointing the antenna 60 1037312 0001 Revision A Setting coarse elevation The antenna pointing procedure begins with the steps described in this section and continues through the end of this chapter Follow the instructions in the order they are presented Set the initial coarse antenna elevation to the initial elevation value given by the installation software as follows 1 Loosen the two fine elevation adjustment nuts indicated in Figure 49 so the antenna reflector can move forward and backward 2 Loosen the two elevation lockdown bolts indicated in Figure 49 a little at a time until you can rotate the antenna reflector forward and backward to adjust the elevation cy Note Do not tighten the elevation lockdown bolts yet because you will be adjusting elevation further as explained in Fine elevation adjustment on page 62 3 Set the elevation to the value given by the installation software Fine elevation adjustment nuts i Arrow _ indicates x movement during elevation adjustment Elevation scale Elevation lockdown bolts 2 Figure 49 Setting coarse elevation Chapter 7 e Pointing the antenna 1037312 0001 RevisionA 61 Fine elevation The fine elevation adjustment rod shown in Figure 50 allows adju stment you to make fine adjustments of the antenna elevation Where subsequent instructions call for fine adjustment of the antenna elevation fine tune the elevation setting as follow
58. sary Tvpes of warninas used is section introduces the various types of warnings used in this Typ f g d Th d h ypes of gs used in th in this manual manual to alert you to possible safety hazards DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a situation or practice that might result in property damage e Important safety information cae 1037312 0001 Revision A iv Product warning labels e Important safety information 1037312 0001 Revision A The following safety alert labels are affixed to the satellite antenna feed support tube transmitter and antenna reflector UDOracgino JNnpiug indoo This device emits radio frequency energy Keep two feet 0 6 meters away from this point Before servicing or upgrading unplug indoor power connection Transmitter Reflector back side Safety alert labels on the antenna assembly These labels advise that the antenna emits radio frequency RF energy Because of this potential safety hazard observe all cautions on these labels and in the following section Antenna installation safety concerning RF radiation Antenna installat
59. signal and adjusted azimuth to obtain the highest signal quality go to Peaking the signal procedure on page 66 and follow the instructions there Chapter 7 e Pointing the antenna 1037312 0001 RevisionA 69 66 Peaking the signal After the satellite signal is detected peak the signal as follows procedure Chapter 7 Pointing the antenna 1037312 0001 Revision A I Mark the mast with a pencil so you can find the azimuth bearing again After detecting the satellite continue turning the antenna reflector a small amount in the same direction you were turning it when you began receiving the satellite signal Pause for 5 sec after each time you move the reflector Turn the reflector in this fashion until the signal strength values displayed by the installation software begin to decrease When the numbers begin to decrease slowly turn the reflector in the opposite direction until you regain the highest number that was previously achieved Achieving this maximum signal strength is called peaking the signal Make a note of the peaked signal strength for reference as you complete the pointing process When you have peaked the azimuth snug down the three canister nuts as follows a Alternately and incrementally tighten the lower two nuts until the flanges makes contact b Snug the top nut Fine tune the elevation adjustment to verify that signal strength remains at the highest level If ne
60. t 3 055 ov5 oad ose SSeS nda 62 51 Polarization adjustment on the antenna 0 0 cee eee ees 63 52 Azimuth adjustments on the antenna LL 64 1037312 0001 Revision A Tables Chapter 2 1 Two antenna kit configurations LL 8 2 Small hardware parts used in antenna kits for both radio types 18 3 Additional small hardware parts included in the antenna kit for the Jehyperadio asstmbly cis eo Bote eee eee hha ere eu a ea as 19 4 Tools required to install and point the antenna LL 20 5 Tool sizes matched to hardware sizes LL 20 Chapter 3 Os Forfqlie SPSclCations 7 505 diletta elette let 22 e Tables 1037312 0001 RevisionA XV e Tables XVI 1037312 0001 Revision A Scope and audience Organization About this document This manual explains how to assemble install and point the Hughes model AN6 098P 98 m antenna It is written for qualified installers who are familiar with satellite antenna installation practices and are capable of properly applying the information presented This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendix Chapter Overview includes a summary of the installation steps and tells you where to find information about tasks related to antenna installation Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools describes the parts provided in the antenna kit and tools required for antenna installation Chapter 3 Assembling the a
61. t pins X here identifies horizontal shim This X is visible when the parts are assembled Vertical shim in place In this photograph the TRIA has not yet been rotated Horizontal shim in place mark here identifies vertical shim This mark is visible when the parts are assembled DI PB gt Alignment pe pins Horizontal shim Vertical shim Figure 24 Horizontal shim and vertical shim for transmit polarization 4 Remove the horizontal shim and O ring Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly 1037312 0001 RevisionA 33 34 5 Install the vertical shim and O ring in the same location Because of its shape and alignment pins on the transmit receive isolation assembly TRIA the vertical shim can only be installed in the position shown in Figure 24 upper right photo Note the position of the alignment pins Likewise the horizontal shim can only be installed in one position Because of the shim s alignment pins you must rotate the TRIA 90 from its horizontal polarization position You must rotate the TRIA before you re attach the waveguide end so you can insert the shim alignment pins into the waveguide end plate See Figures 25 and 26 Figure 25 Direction of TRIA rotation for vertical polarization Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly 1037312 0001 Revision A Figure 26 shows how the TRIA is positioned for horizontal transmit polarization compared to how it is posi
62. the antenna 60 Setting COArSe ClEV ANION crsa atc hens sau bee 61 Fine elevation adjustment LL 62 REGGIVE DOIMUN inh ss Bi ear db REYES Sete cee oa 62 Initial elevation Setting ociscene Joga deseo eae Sees 63 SEertin polarizationi sti Sas Bel ile ald oh 0k Gags ae as 63 Sene AZIM gare lilla 64 If you cannot detect a signal 0000008 65 Peaking the signal procedure 66 Isolating the transmit signal 1 1 0 0 LL 67 Manual ACP test 0 0 ccc ccc cee eens 67 Automatic ACP test s si63 6466220446 bid deed Laden 68 IEE P6224 2m weds Cohasset niu ae E ns 69 Removetne OPI ereer ssns See pene hens Ganeee eae ass 69 Check for safety labels and signs 69 SUDSEQUentSICps sz striato leali 69 Acronyms and abbreviations 00 000000000 71 5 PERO E ee re re ee re 73 e Contents 1037312 0001 Revision A Li e Contents XII 1037312 0001 Revision A Figures Chapter 1 1 Hughes model AN6 098P 98 m satellite antenna with radio 2 Chapter 2 2 Shipping container contents main components LL 9 3 AZ El and reflector bracket assembly pre assembled as one unit 10 A ANENDNATEC0N tint hood iii elia i 11 5 Feed support tubes two types Li 12 0 L eed Tods WO 1VPSS ss sissi ite oh aria 12 7 Feed horn and waveguide transition LL 13 8 Radio assembly mounting adapter LL 14 9 Radio assem
63. the correct parts Attaching the feed rods Attach the feed rods to the reflector 1 Attach the feed rods to the rim of the reflector as shown in Figure 18 The feed rod end with the longer flat part attaches to the reflector rim the end with the shorter flat part attaches to the feed support tube as shown in Figure 19 on page 28 Point the lower end of each feed rod inward toward the space in front of the lower part of the reflector When both feed rods are correctly installed their lower ends are just a few inches apart inch inch flat washer flat washer 14 inch lock washer 20 x 1 inch E it E edi nali i lan f 4 14 inch hex nut Reflector NA rim Feed rod 3 T0172006 Detail Attaching left feed rod right rod same but opposite Figure 18 Attaching feed rods to the reflector cS Note The photos in this section show the feed support tube and rods for the J type radio These parts for the cradle type radio are very similar and are installed in the same way 2 Tighten each nut just enough to keep the hardware in place Chapter 3 e Assembling the antenna 1037312 0001 Revision A 27 Securing the feed support Secure the feed support tube tube Attach the lower ends of the feed rods to the feed support tube as follows Insert the 14 20 x 2 inch hex bolt through the tube and use the hardware shown in Figure 19 Make sure the flat end of the feed support tube points toward the reflec
64. tion sign is present legible and visible on the entrance gate If the antenna is installed on a roof with a permanently mounted access ladder make sure a Radiation Hazard Caution sign is present legible and visible on or near the ladder Subsequent steps The antenna is now installed and pointed ready for operation To commission the IDU remote terminal refer to the IDU installation manual Chapter 7 e Pointing the antenna 1037312 0001 Revision A 69 Chapter 7 e Pointing the antenna 70 1037312 0001 Revision A Acronyms and abbreviations A ACP Automated Cross Polarization Az El Azimuth and elevation F FSB Field service bulletin ft Foot ft lb Foot pound H hr Hour l IDU Indoor unit IFL Interfacility link inch lb Inch pound L LNB Low noise block converter M mm Millimeter N NEC National Electrical Code NOC Network Operations Center O ODU Outdoor unit OPI Outdoor pointing interface p P N Part number R RF Radio frequency S SBC Satellite based commissioning sec Second T TRIA Transmit receive isolation assembly W W Watt Z ZIP Zone Improvement Plan U S Postal Service e Acronyms and abbreviations 1037312 0001 Revision A 71 e Acronyms and abbreviations 72 1037312 0001 Revision A Index A Antenna assembling general instructions 22 illustrated 2 kits 8 main comp
65. tioned for vertical transmit polarization Horizontal polarization TRIA rotated for vertical polarization Figure 26 TRIA position for horizontal and vertical transmit polarization 6 Make sure the O ring shown in Figure 25 on page 34 is in place in the shim 7 With the TRIA correctly positioned rotated place the waveguide end plate against the shim 8 Insert and tighten the four Allen screws At this point the radio assembly is ready to be installed Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly 1037312 0001 RevisionA 39 36 Installing the radio This section explains how to install the J type radio assembly assembly You must use the antenna kit indicated in Table 1 on page 8 for the J type radio assembly Attaching the upper Attach the upper mounting bracket to the transmitter mounting bracket Place the upper mounting bracket onto the transmitter in the position shown in Figure 27 Align the two bolt holes in the bracket with the holes in the transmitter 2 Secure the bracket to the transmitter with two 516 18 x 1 inch hex bolts lock washers and flat washers 3 Tighten the bolts Mounting bracket Note The transmitter may look a little different than the one shown here Figure 27 Attaching the upper mounting bracket Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly 1037312 0001 Revision A Attaching the feed horn and The feed horn and waveguide transition are shipped from the tr
66. tor 2 Tighten the nut just enough to keep the hardware in place _ Feed Feed rod N support gt Feed rod aS tube 20 x 2 inch tives hex bolt er O ee hex nut 14 inch 14 inch 14 inch lock flat washer flat washer washer fi fa Feed rod ends attached to feed i support tube in front of reflector Detail T0172007 Figure 19 Attaching the feed rods to the feed support tube 3 Attach the flat end of the feed support tube to the rim of the reflector as shown in Figure 20 4 Tighten the nut just enough to keep the hardware in place 14 inch hex nut 14 inch lock washer Feed 4 inch flat washer support tube Reflector rim Side view inch flat washer 14 20 x 1 inch Back of Rim Flat end of feed hex bolt lla reflector support tube Gea etal Figure 20 Attaching the feed support tube to the reflector rim Chapter 3 e Assembling the antenna 28 1037312 0001 Revision A Tightening the hardware Tighten the hardware as follows 1 Tighten the three nuts on the reflector rim indicated by the black arrows in Figure 21 2 Tighten the nut where the feed rods attach to the feed support tube indicated by the white arrow in Figure 21 Figure 21 Tightening nuts on feed rods and feed support tube The antenna is now assembled as shown in Figure 22 and ready for installation of the radio assembly e If you are installing a J type radio go to Chapter 4 Installing a J type radio assembly on p
67. ure the mast is plumb check with the level in two positions at right angles to each other Mast Level Mast 2nd level i position Top view Side view T0172005 Figure 14 Making sure the mast is plumb 2 Slide the canister of the Az El and reflector bracket assembly down onto the mast Figure 15 shows the Az El and reflector bracket assembly on the mast cy Note The mast must have an outside diameter of 2 38 inches 2 375 inches Chapter 3 e Assembling the antenna 1037312 0001 RevisionA 23 Top cAnister nut 1 of 3 Reflector bracket AZ EI mount assembly Figure 15 Az El and reflector bracket assembly on the mast 3 Optional If you adjust the antenna elevation now to the coarse elevation value before installing the reflector it s easier than making this adjustment after the reflector is attached You can make this adjustment now or do it as part of the antenna pointing procedure See Setting coarse elevation on page 61 4 Rotate the Az El and reflector bracket assembly until the reflector side is oriented in the general direction of the satellite If necessary loosen the canister nuts just enough to allow the assembly to rotate 5 Snug the three canister nuts just enough to prevent the assembly from rotating Do not tighten the nuts at this time Chapter 3 e Assembling the antenna 24 1037312 0001 Revision A Attaching the reflector _ Follow these instructions to attach the antenna refl
68. waveguide is shaped something like the letter J J shaped waveguide Figure 10 J type radio assembly J type refers to the overall design of the radio therefore two radios with different model numbers may both be J type radios Vertical shim Kit if required A vertical transmit shim kit may be required for the J type radio assembly only If the installation specification states that vertical transmit polarization is required you will need to obtain and install a vertical shim kit Figure 11 in the radio assembly Otherwise a vertical shim is not required For more information Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools 1037312 0001 Revision A 15 see Installing a shim for vertical transmit polarization on page 32 Figure 11 Shim for vertical transmit polarization Cradle type radio assembly Figure 12 illustrates the cradle type radio assembly The main parts of the radio assembly are mounted on two circular brackets so they can be rotated similar to the movement of a cradle to set the polarization of the feed horn The arrows in Figure 13 indicate how the radio assembly can be rotated Figure 12 Cradle type radio assembly shown with mounting adapter Chapter 2 Antenna parts and required tools 16 1037312 0001 Revision A Figure 13 Cradle like rotation of the cradle type radio assembly Cradle type refers to the overall design of the radio therefore two radios with different model numbers may both

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