Andrew 123, 960 User Manual

Printed in U.S.A.
8/06 8000842-01 Rev B
Assembly Instructions
8000842-01
Type 960 Class I & II .96 Meter Antenna System Type 123 Class I & II 1.2 Meter LFL Antenna System
with Factory Assembled Az/El Cap Mount
Andrew Corporation 3 Westbrook Corporate Center Suite 900 We stchester, Illinois 60154 USA
Customer Support Center From North America
Telephone: 1-800-255-1479 Fax: 1-800-349-5444 satcom@andrew.com
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International
Telephone: +1-708-873-2307 Fax: +1- 708-349-5444
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DO NOT DISCARD CONTENTS
The product in this packaging was placed in the market after August 13, 2005. Its components must not be discarded with normal municipal or household waste.
Contact your local waste disposal agency for recovery, recycling, or disposal instructions.
DATE DESCRIPTION REV.
BOLT, PLOW, SPECIAL M8 x 1.25 x 56
I
TEM 1
BOLT, PLOW, SPECIAL M8 x 1.25 x 91 SHEET # 14
ITEM 1
BOLT, HEX HEAD M6 x 16
ITEM 19
BOLT, HEX HEAD M6 x 20
ITEM 3
BOLT, RD, HD, SQ NK M6 x 22
ITEM 6
BOLT, RD, HD, SQ NK M6 x 55
ITEM 17
BOLT, HEX HEAD M8 x 20
ITEM 26
1/06 ECN9007200 Rev A
8/06 ECN9007484 Rev B
VSAT ANTENNA/MOUNT/LNB
LIMITED TWELVE (12) MONTH WARRANTY
This ANDREW CORPORATION®equipment is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. ANDREW shall repair or replace defective equipment, at no charge, or at its option, refund the purchase price, if the equipment is returned to ANDREW not more than twelve (12) months after ship­ment. Removal or reinstallation of equipment and its transportation shall not be at the cost of ANDREW except ANDREW shall return repaired or replaced equipment freight prepaid.
HARDWARE SORTER
This Warranty shall not apply to equipment which has been repaired or altered in any way so as to affect its stability or durability, or which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident. This Warranty does not cover equipment which has been impaired by severe weather conditions such as excessive wind, ice, storms, lightning, or other natural occurrences over which ANDREW has no control, and this Warranty shall not apply to equipment which has been operated or installed other than in accordance with the instructions furnished by ANDREW.
Claimants under this Warranty shall present their claims along with the defective equipment to ANDREW immediately upon failure. Non-compliance with any part of this claim procedure may invalidate this warranty in whole or in part.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER AGREEMENTS AND WARRANTIES, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. ANDREW DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT THE OBLIGA REPRESENT THE EQ
IN NO EVENT SHALL ANDREW BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF USE, INTERR
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Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
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TIVE OR OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH
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ANDREW
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or damages in an amount greater than the purchase price of the equipment.
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, SPECIAL OR CONSEQ
, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
ANDREW
NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY
UENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND.
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PARTS LIST
CLASS I - LIGHT DUTY SYSTEM
(1.2m SHOWN)
C
LASS II - MEDIUM DUTY SYSTEM
(1.2m SHOWN)
96cm CLASS II - MEDIUM DUTY
F
EED
ASSEMBLY
FEED ASSEMBLY
2
5
2
4
23
2
0
3
9
2
1
20
8
9
1
8
19
18
18
16
15
6
13
8
9
4
5
9
13
12
10
9
8
6
7
6
4
3
5
14
19
8
2
0
3
10
11
1
2
1
3
9
6
1
5
8
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8
21
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IMPORTANT!!!
ALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER AND
INST
IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CONSUMER D.I.Y. (DO-IT-YOURSELF) INSTALLATIONS.
DANGER!!!
WATCH FOR WIRES! YOU CAN BE KILLED IF THIS PRODUCT COMES NEAR POWER LINES. Installation of this product near power lines is dan­gerous. For your own safety, follow these important safety rules.
1. Perform as many functions as possible on the ground.
2. Watch out for overhead power lines. Check the distance to the power lines before starting installation. We recommend you stay a minimum of 6 meters (20 feet) from all power lines. Do not use metal ladders.
3.
4. Do not install antenna or mast assembly on a windy day.
5. If you start to drop antenna or mast assembly, get away from it and let it fall.
6. If any part of the antenna or mast assembly comes in contact with a power line, call your local power company. DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF! They will remove it safely.
7. Make sure that the mast assembly is properly grounded.
WARNING!!!
Assembling dish antennas on wind example, a 1.0m antenna facing a wind of 32 km/h (20 mph) can undergo forces of 269 N (60 lbs). Be prepared to safely handle these forces at unexpected moments. Do not attempt to assemble, move or mount a dish on windy days or serious, even fatal accidents may occur.
®
Andrew Corporation
is not responsible or liable for damage or injury resulting from antenna installations.
y days can be dangerous. Because of the antenna surface, even slight winds create strong forces. For
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DESCRIPTION
.
NO
1 BOLT, PLOW, SPECIAL, M8 x 1.25 x 56 mm 2 -
BOLT, PLOW, SPECIAL, M8 x 1.25 x 91 mm 2 4
2 REFLECTOR, .96m 1 1
REFLECTOR, 1.2m LFL 1 1 3 BOLT, HEX HD, SS, M6 x 1.0 x 20mm 4 4 4 WASHER, LOCK, SS, M8 4 4 5 NUT, HEX HD M8 x 1.25 4 4 6 BOLT, RD HD SQ NK M6 x 1.0 x 22mm 1 5 7 PLATE, EXTENSION - 1 8 WASHER, LOCK, SS, M6 (Light Duty) 5 5
WASHER, LOCK, SS, M6 (Medium Duty) 7 9 9 NUT, HEX HD, M6 x 1.0 (Light Duty) 3 3
NUT, HEX HD, M6 x 1.0 (Medium Duty) 5 7
10 BRACE, R.H. .96m AZ/EL MT 1 -
BRACE, 1.2m LFL AZ/EL (Medium Duty) - 2
11 BRACE, L.H. .96m AZ/EL MT 1 ­12 WASHER, EXT
Antennas improperly installed or installed to an inadequate structure are very susceptible to wind damage. This damage can be very serious or even life threatening. The owner and installer assumes full responsibility that the installation is structurally sound to support all loads (weight, wind & ice) and properly sealed against leaks. Andrew will not accept liability for any damage caused by a satellite system due to the many unknown variable applications.
ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED
1 - Compass 1 - 10mm Nut Driver 1 - 13mm Deep Socket (³⁄₈” Drive)
1 - Clinometer 1 - 10mm Socket (
1 - Ratchet Wrench (
³⁄₈” Drive) 1 - Phillips Screwdriver (#1 or #2) 1 - 13mm Combination Wrench
³⁄₈” Drive) 1 - 9” Magnetic Level
1- Torque Wrench 1 - 10mm Combination Wrench
QTY.
1.2m
96cm
2
2
NO. DESCRIPTION 96cm 1.2m
13 14 15 NUT, M6 x 1.0, ESNA 1 1 16 17 BOLT, RD HD SQ NK, M6 x 1.0 x 55mm 1 1 18 FEED SUPPORT (Medium Duty) 1 -
19 BOLT, HEX HD, SS, M6 x 1.0 x 16mm (Light Duty) 3 3
20
21 BOTTOM FEED LEG (.96m Light Duty) 1 -
22 23 CLAMP, MTG BLOCK (Light Duty) 1 1 24 WASHER, FLAT M6 (Light Duty) 2 2 25 BOLT, HEX HD, M6 x 1.0 x 30mm 2 2 26 BOLT, HEX HD, M8 x 1.25 X 20mm 2 2
15
ASHER, FLA
W MOUNT ASSEMBLY, 1.2m LFL (Light Duty) 1 1
“U”
FEED SUPPORT (Medium Duty) - 1
BOLT, HEX HD, SS, M6 x 1.0 x 16mm (Medium Duty) 4 4 SIDE FEED LEG, .96m ANTENNA SIDE FEED LEG, 1.2m, ANTENNA - 2
BO TERMINAL, FEED SUPPOR
, SS, M6 (Medium Duty) 3 3
T
, BOOM
CUP
OM FEED LEG (1.2m Light Duty)
TT
T (Light Duty)
-
2
­1
QTY
PREINSTALLATION MATERIALS CHECKLIST
.
Grounding Rod Clamp & Grounding Bloc
k - As Required b
y National Electr
ic Code or local codes
Ground Wire - #10 solid copper as or required by National Electric Code or local codes (length required).
Concrete - (See Ground Pole section for quantity and grade).
#3 Rebar - (See Ground P
1
ole section f
or quantity).
Deformed steel per ASTM A615, grade 40 or 60.
.
SITE SELECTION
The first and most important consideration when choosing a prospectiv
-
area can provide an acceptable “look angle” at the satellites. A site with a clear, unobstructed view is preferred. Also consider obstr
1 1
as the g advance so that you will be able to receive the strongest signal a
rowth of trees.Your antenna site must be selected in
vailable. To avoid microwave interference, obstruc-
e antenna site is whether or not the
uction that may occur in the future such
tions, etc. conduct an on-site survey with a portable antenna.
As with any other type of construction, a local building permit may be required before installing an antenna. It is the property owner’s responsibility to obtain any and all permits.
Before any digging is done, information regarding the possi­bility of underg
round telephone lines, power lines, storm drains, etc. in the excavation area should be obtained from the appropriate agency.
Because soils vary widely in composition and load capacity, consult a local prof
essional engineer to deter appropriate foundation design and installation procedure. A suggested foundation design with conditions noted is included in this manual for reference purposes only.
2
mine the
GROUND POLE INSTALLATION (96cm System)
M
IN.
D
IA.
d
d
MIN. DIA.
ANT
2.88" or
3.00" O.D.
2.88" or
3.00" O.D.
40"
C
L
72"
36.4"
36.4"
i
ncreased,
72"
41.5"
5
0" depth may be
w
ill increase
l
ength of rebar
c
oncrete and
accordingly.
2"
2"
50"
NOTE:
#3 REBAR x DIA. OF PIER, INSERT
FROST LINE
#3 REBAR x
DIA. OF PIER
INSERT THRU HOLE
IN TUBE & CENTER
AT 90oAPART
(SEE NOTE)
(4)#3x24"MIN.
BELOW
THRU HOLE IN TUBE & CENTER
1" to 2"
WATER RUN OFF
GRADE
SLOPE FOR
BELOW
FROST LINE
APPROX.
1" to 2"
SLOPE FOR
(SEE
NOTE)
GRADE
WATER RUN OFF
Bubble Level
Ground Pole Must Be Vertical In All Directions Within .19 Inches At Top (0.3ß)
AZ-EL MOUNT WITH M8 INSERT AND SET SCREW
IMPORTANT
M8 x 20 mm Hex Head Set Screws are recommended for schedule 40 (.203 wall) mast and NOT RECOMMENDED for mast with a wall thickness less than 10 ga (.134) such as Non-Penetrating Roof Mounts and Roof/Wall Mounts.
M8 x 20 mm Hex Head Set Screw
M8 Insert
STANDARD PIER FOUNDATION
ANT WIND VEL. DIM “d” CONC VOL. DIM “d” CONC VOL. DIM “d’ CONC VOL. DIM “d” CONC VOL. POLE
96cm 100 MPH 10” 1.8 15” 4.0 7” 1.2 10” 2.4 “A” or
POLE SPECIFICATIONS:
Ground P
Ground Pole “B” = 2
NOTE:
Pole not supplied and must be field drilled ⁵⁄₈” dia. for #3 rebar and drilled .218 for ¹⁄₄-20 self tapping grounding scre
1 - P
2 -
DEEP FROST LINE FOUNDATION
PIER FOUNDATIONS DEEP FROST LINE FOUNDATIONS
Exposure “B” Exposure “C” Exposure “B” Exposure “C”
GROUND
80 MPH 7” 0.9 10” 1.8 7” 1.2 7” 1.2 “A” 90 MPH 8” 1.2 13” 3.0 7” 1.2 8” 1.5
110 MPH 11” 2.2 17” 5.2 7” 1.2 11” 2.9 “B” 125 MPH
“A”
ole
14”
= 3.00 O
.D. x 10 G.A. x 72” Steel
⁷⁄₈ O.D. x .203 Wall x 72” Steel ASTM 120 Mech Tubing (2¹⁄₂ Sch. 40)
w (see P
ole and foundation design based on the following criteria:
age 7) and galv
a) Uniform building code exposure B or C and 1.5 stability factor. b) Vertical soil pressure of 2000 pounds per square foot.
al soil pressure of 400 pounds per square f
Later
c)
Concrete compressive strength of 2500 pounds per square inch in 28 days.
d)
CAUTION - The foundation design shown does not represent an appropriate design for any specific locality since soil conditions vary and may not meet design cr and appropriate f
oundation.
3.5 20” 7.2 9” 1.9 14” 4.7 “B” Only
ed or painted f
aniz
ia giv
iter
or protection.
oot.
en in Note 1. You should consult a local professional engineer to determine your soil conditions
3
Clamp Bolts
Half Clamp
Figure 1.0 (AZ-EL Mount with M8 Insert and Set Screw)
Once fine tuning is complete and all Clamp Bolts are equally torqued to 18 ft-lbs. in accordance with 8000842 manual, then install the two M8 x 20 mm Hex Head Set Screws supplied. Install one in each clamp half as shown in Fig. 1.0. Torque each M8 x 20 mm Hex Head Screw to 15 ft-lbs. Repeat torque to insure 15 ft-lbs. has been reached on both screws.
See Manual 8000842 for additional instructions not shown here.
14
MIN. DIA.
d
d
MIN. DIA.
ANT
2.88" or
3.00" O.D.
2.88" or
3.00" O.D.
40"
C
L
72"
35.8"
35.8"
increased,
72"
40.9"
5
0" depth may be
w
ill increase
length of rebar
concrete and
a
ccordingly.
2"
2"
50"
NOTE:
#3 REBAR x DIA. OF PIER, INSERT
FROST LINE
#3 REBAR x
DIA. OF PIER
INSERT THRU HOLE
IN TUBE & CENTER
AT 90oAPART
(SEE NOTE)
(4)#3x24"MIN.
BELOW
T
HRU HOLE IN TUBE & CENTER
1" to 2"
WATER RUN OFF
GRADE
SLOPE FOR
BELOW
FROST LINE
APPROX.
1" to 2"
SLOPE FOR
(SEE
NOTE)
GRADE
WATER RUN OFF
Bubble Level
Ground Pole Must Be Vertical In All Directions Within .19 Inches At Top (0.3ß)
MoBased on 40.9" (1039 mm) from Mounting Surface of Center Line of Antenna
Values shown represent maximum forces for any wind direction and include 1.5 Fs. Height and exposure factors from uniform building code are NOT included.
APPENDIX B
1.2m Antenna Survival Windloads at 125 MPH Velocity
BEAM AXIS
MECHANICAL AXIS
(NORMAL TO ANTENNA FACE)
16.97
o
OFFSET
40.9" HEIGHT (1039 mm)
F
H
M
T
F
V
FH= Horizontal Force F
V
= Vertical Force
M
T
= Torsional Moment
M
O
= Overturning Moment
M
O
ELEVATION DEGREES MECHANICAL BEAM  0 17  10 27  20 37  30 47  40 57  50 67  60 77  70 87
FORCE (POUNDS)
F
H
F
V
1285 -35  1217 -257  1182 -497  1071 -711  943 -857  822 -943  686 -985  515 -762
MOMENTS (FT-LBS/N-m)
M
T
M
O
500 4,380  488 4,148  464 4,029  421 3,650  357 3,214  299 2,802  232 2,338  178 2,096
GROUND POLE INSTALLATION (1.2m System)
13
PIER FOUNDATIONS DEEP FROST LINE FOUNDATIONS
Exposure “B” Exposure “C” Exposure “B” Exposure “C”
GROUND
ANT WIND VEL. DIM “d” CONC VOL. DIM “d” CONC VOL. DIM “d’ CONC VOL. DIM “d” CONC VOL. POLE
80 MPH 8” 1.3 13” 3.4 8” 1.6 10” 2.5 “A” or 90 MPH 10” 2.0 16” 5.1 8” 1.6 12” 3.6 “B”
1.2M 100 MPH 12” 2.9 18” 6.5 8” 1.6 13” 4.2 “B” or LFL 110 MPH 14” 3.9 21” 8.8 10” 2.5 16” 6.4 “C”
125 MPH
17”
5.8 24” 11.5 12” 3.6 19” 9.0 “D”
POLE SPECIFICATIONS:
= 2.88 O
“A”
Ground P Ground P
ole
“B” = 3.00 O.D. x 9 Ga. (.148 Wall) x 72” Steel - CM PN 611685101
ole Ground Pole “C” = 2.88 O.D. x 2.88 O.D. x .276 Wall (Sch 80) x 72” Steel ASTM A53 or A501 Pipe Ground Pole “D” = 3.00 O.D. x .250 Wall x 72” Steel ASTM 120 Mech Tubing
:
NOTE
Pole “B” is supplied from factory powder painted and with hole for #3 rebar and grounding screw.
Poles “A”, “C” and “D” are not supplied and must be field drilled
or
¹⁄₄-20 self tapping g
f
1 - P
ole and f
oundation design based on the f
Uniform building code exposure B or C and 1.5 stability factor.
a) b) Vertical soil pressure of 2000 pounds per square foot. c) Lateral soil pressure of 400 pounds per square foot.
Concrete compressiv
d)
2 -
CAUTION - The foundation design shown does not represent an appropriate design for any specific locality since soil conditions vary and may not meet design criteria given in Note 1.You should consult a local professional engineer to determine your soil conditions and appropriate foundation.
.D. x .154 Wall (Sch 40) x 72” ASTM A53 or A501 Pipe
⁵⁄₈” dia. for #3 rebar and drilled .218
rounding scre
w and galvanized or painted for protection.
ollowing criteria:
e strength of 2500 pounds per square inch in 28 da
ys
.
4
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
T
OP BRACKET
"U" BRACKET
HEX NUT, CARRIAGE BOLT (8)
H
ALP CLAMP (2)
CLAMP BOLTS (
CARRIAGE BOLT &
HEX NUT) (4)
HEX NUT
S
WIVEL NUT
(2 REQ)
PLOW BOLT
M8 x 1.25 x 56
(.96m ONLY)
(2 REQ) .96m
PLOW BOLT M8 x 1.25 x 91 (QTY. 4, 1.2m)
SIDE BOLT
HOLE
BOTTOM
BOLT
HOLE
GROUND
POLE
CLAMP BOLTS
HEX NUT
(4 REQ)
LOCK WASHER
(4 REQ)
MOUNT ASSEMBLY
CLAMP BRACKET
H
EX NUT,
CARRIAGE BOLT (4)
HALF CLAMP (2)
CLAMP BOLTS (CARRIAGE BOLT & H
EX NUT (4)
APPENDIX A
96cm Antenna Survival Windloads at 125 MPH Velocity
MoBased on 41.5" (1054 mm) from Mounting Surface of Center Line of Antenna
Values shown represent maximum forces for any wind direction and include 1.5 Fs. Height and exposure factors from uniform building code are NOT included.
FH= Horizontal Force F
V
= Vertical Force
M
T
= Torsional Moment
M
O
= Overturning Moment
BEAM AXIS
MECHANICAL AXIS
(NORMAL TO ANTENNA FACE)
15.4
o
OFFSET
41.5" HEIGHT (1054 mm )
F
H
M
T
F
V
M
O
ELEVATION DEGREES MECHANICAL BEAM  0 15  10 25  20 35  30 45  40 55  50 65  60 75  70 85
FORCE (POUNDS)
F
H
F
V
747 -20  707 -150  687 -289  622 -413  548 -498  478 -548  398 -573  299 -443
MOMENTS (FT-LBS/N-m)
M
T
M
O
150 2584  147 2445  139 2376  126 2151  107 1896  90 1653  70 1377  54 1034
INSTALLING AZ/EL CAP MOUNT ONTO POLE
The AZ/EL Cap is factory preassembled, therefore, no assemb ground pole, a concrete foundation should be in place and cured.
MODEL 611612001 (Fine Tune Option)
Loosen (8) Carriage Bolts and nuts securing the “U” Bracket to the Top Bracket and “U” Bracket to (2) half clamps and swivel nut, hex nut (for optional fine tune fea­ture). (Ref. Fig. 1.0). Install AZ/EL Cap Mount onto Ground Pole. Equally tighten (4) Clamp Bolts so that Cap is held stationary on Ground Pole, but can be swiveled with slight pressure (approximately 2 ft-lbs (2.7 N-m). Retighten and torque (4) Carriage Bolts and nuts securing “U” bracket to half clamps to 18 ft-lbs (24.4 N­m). Leave loose (4) Carriage Bolts and Swivel Nut, Hex Nuts, for fine tune option.
MODEL 611612002 (w/o Fine Tune Option)
Make sure (4) carriage bolts and nuts securing the (2) Half Clamps to top bracket are loose.
1.1) Place AZ/EL Cap onto Ground Pole and tighten (4) Half Clamp Bolts to approximately 2 ft-lbs (2.7 N-m) (just enough to allow AZ Clamp to turn on pole with slight pressure). Tighten and torque (4) Carriage Bolts and Nuts in Top Bracket to 18 ft-lbs (24.4 N-m) (loosened above).
ly is required. Before installing AZ/EL Cap onto
(Ref. Fig.
FIG. 1.0 - Model 611612001 AZ/EL w/Fine Tune
Option
ASSEMBLING REFLECTOR ONTO AZ/EL CAP MOUNT
96cm System
Install two M8 x 56 (56 mm) Plow Bolts into holes in Reflector Face and two (91 mm) into bottom holes. Lift Reflector and insert exposed portion of bolt into
ket Flange. Install 4 Lock
holes into Antenna Br
ac
Washers and Hex Nuts on bolts. (Ref. Fig. 1.2)
1.2m System
Install four M8 x 91 (91 mm) Plow Bolts into top holes in Reflector Face. Lift Reflector and insert exposed portion of bolt to holes in Antenna Bracket Flange. Install 4 Lock Washers and Hex Nuts on bolts. (Ref. Fig.
Assemble Extension Plate to AZ/EL Housing using two M6 x 22mm Round Head Square Neck Bolts, Lock Washers, and Hex Nuts. (Ref. Fig. 1.3) Tighten and torque to 6 ft-lbs (8 N-m).
Tighten and torque Reflector bolts to 11 ft-lbs (15 N-m).
IMPORTANT: Note or Flange. Holes should be located on each side and bot­tom of the Reflector as shown in Figure 1.2.
1.2)
ientation of bolt holes in Reflector
FIG. 1.1 - Model 611612002 AZ/EL w/o Fine
FIG. 1.2 - Assembling Reflector to AZ/EL Mount
5
Tune Option
and Ground Pole (.96cm Shown)
12
MOUNT
ASSEMBLY
ROUND HEAD SQUARE
NECK BOLT (2 REQ)
E
XTENSION
PLATE
LOCK WASHER
(
2 REQ)
H
EX NUT
(2 REQ)
TOOTH
WASHER
BRACE (1 L.H.
& 1 R.H.)
RD HD SQ NK BOLT
TOOTH WASHER
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
(2 REQ)
SIDE FEED LEG
(2 REQ)
HEX BOLT
FLAT WASHER
(2 REQ)
M6 x 20mm HEX BOLTS
LOCK WASHERS
HEX NUTS
(2 REQ-BOTH SIDES)
MOUNTING
BLOCK
"U" CLIP
BOTTOM FEED
SUPPORT TUBE
HEX BOLT
LOCK WASHER
(2 REQ)
RD HD SQ
NK BOLT
FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER
HEX NUT
RD HD SQ
NK BOLT &
ELASTIC LOCK
NUT
HEX BOLT
FLAT WASHER
H
EX NUT
(2 REQ BOTH SIDES)
SIDE FEED LEG
(2 REQ)
HEX BOLT
FLAT WASHER
(
2 REQ BOTH SIDES)
FEED HORN/FEED ASSY
w
/FEED SUPPORT
BLOCK
HEX BOLT
L
OCK WASHER
(2 REQ)
HEX BOLT
LOCK WASHER
HEX NUT
FEED SUPPORT
TERMINAL
BOTTOM FEED
LEG
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190
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210
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230
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[AZIMUTH COLUMN READING WHEN EARTH STATION IS WEST OF SATELLITE]
[AZIMUTH COLUMN READING WHEN EARTH STATION IS EAST OF SATELLITE]
EARTH STATION ANTENNA LATITUDE (IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR)
EARTH STATION ANTENNA AZIMUTH (IN DEGREES)
EARTH STATION ANTENNA AZIMUTH (IN DEGREES)
" L" IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EARTH STATION
ANTENNA SITE LONGITUDE AND THE SATELLITE LONGITUDE
AZIMUTH CHART
CHART 3
0O5
O
10O15O20O25
O
30
O
35O40O45O50
O
55O60
O
65
O
70
O
75
O
NORTHERN
HEMISPHERE
SOUTHERN
HEMISPHERE
WEST EASTWESTEAST
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
360
350
340
330
320
310
300
290
280
270
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
FEED AND FEED LEG INSTALLATION
NOTE: Long formed end of Side Feed Leg attaches to
the Reflector rim, short formed to side of Feed Support Terminal.
Assemble Bottom Feed Leg to bottom of Reflector rim. From the inside of Reflector rim, insert M6 x 16mm Hex Bolt thru hole in rim and attach Bottom Feed Leg. Secure with Lock Washer and Hex Nut.
NOTE: Bottom Feed Leg is the one with slight bend, with lance, on one end, and is shorter than the Side Feed
FIG. 1.3 - Installation of Extension Plate to AZ/EL
Housing (1.2m medium Duty Only)
Legs.
Leave all hardware loose. Insert Bottom Feed Leg end with lance into socket hole in center of Feed Support Terminal. Twist to engage lances. Attach left and right Feed Support Legs to Feed Support Terminal, securing with M6 x 16mm Hex Bolts and Lock Washers. Refer to Instruction for Feed Assembly to assemble Feed Assembly and ODU to Terminal Block. Tighten and torque all hardware to Terminal Block and Reflector to 4 ft-lbs (5.4 N-m). Tighten two screws in Terminal Block socket equally.
FEED AND FEED SUPPORT TUBE INST
MEDIUM DUTY
Assemble “U” Clip to bottom of Reflector using M6 x 22mm Round Head Square Neck Bolt, Lock Washer and Hex Nut. Insert bottom Feed Support Tube into “U” Clip
ALLATION
FIG. 1.4 - Installation of Feed/Feed Support Legs
to Antenna (Light Duty, 96cm Shown)
and secure with M6 x 55mm Round Head Square Neck Bolt and elastic Lock Nut. (Ref. Fig. 1.5 & 1.6) Assemble Feed Support Block (supplied with Feed package) to Feed Support Tube, using two M6 x 16mm Hex Bolts and Lock Washers.
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96cm System (Ref. Fig. 1.5)
Attach Side Feed Legs and Braces to left and right sides of Reflector using M6 x 20mm Hex Bolts, Lock Washers and Hex Nuts. (NOTE: Long formed end of
Short formed end of
eed Leg attaches to Reflector
F
. Brace attaches to inside of Reflector rim.) Attach flat­ten end of Brace to top of Mount Housing using M6 x 22mm Round Head Square Neck Bolts, Tooth Lock Washers, Flat Washers and Hex Nuts. Round Head Square Bolt fits on the underside of Mount Housing top, flatten end of Brace on top side of Mount Housing, Tooth Lock Washer on top of flatten end of Brace, then Flat Washer and Hex Nut.
Attach Side Feed Legs to support Block using M6 x 20mm He ware loose.
x Nuts and Lock Washers. Leave all hard-
FIG. 1.5 - Installation of Feed/Feed Support Legs
to Antenna (96cm Medium Duty)
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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
TOOTH WASHER
BLOCK
"U" CLIP
BRACE
SIDE FEED
LEGS
(2 REQ)
RD HD SQ NK BOLT &
ELASTIC LOCK
NUT
BOTTOM FEED
SUPPORT TUBE
HEX BOLT
LOCK WAHER
(2 REQ)
RD HD SQ
NK BOLT
FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER
HEX NUT
RD HD SQ NK BOLT
TOOTH WASHER
FLAT WASHER
HEX NUT
(2 REQ)
M6 x 20mm HEX BOLTS
LOCK WASHERS
HEX NUTS
(2 REQ-BOTH SIDES)
HEX BOLT
FLAT WASHER
(2 REQ)
NOTE: ALL INSTALLATION TO CONFORM
TO THE LATEST ISSUE OF THE
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE.
IMPORTANT
DRILL HOLE AND ATTACH
GROUND BEFORE POURING
CONCRETE INSIDE GROUND POLE.
GROUND POLE
GROUND LUG
25"-29"
APPROX.
GROUND WIRE
(TYPICAL #10 AWG COPPER, #8 ALUMINUM)
REFER TO NEC SECTION 810 AND LOCAL ELECTRIC
CODES FOR THE SPECIFIC AREA REQUIREMENTS.
APPLY SEALANT HERE, AFTER ASSEMBLY,
TO IMPROVE CORROSION RESISTANCE
DRILL HOLE THRU ONE WALL WITH
7/32" DIA. TWIST DRILL
1/4" EXTENSION TOOTH LOCK WASHER
1/4"-20 UNC x 5/8" HEX HEAD,
TYPE "D" POINT, SELF TAPPING SCREW
*GROUND BLOCK
NEC SECTION 810-20
*GROUNDWIRE
NEC SECTION 810-20
*ITEMS NOT
INCLUDED
*COAXIAL CABLE
TO RECEIVER
*COAXIAL CABLE
FROM LNB
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
0
EARTH STATION LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR
ELEVATION IN DEGREES
" L" IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EARTH STATION
ANTENNA SITE LONGITUDE AND THE SATELLITE LONGITUDE
ELEVATION CHART
CHART 2
5
O
10
O
15
O
20
O
25
O
30
O
35
O
40
O
45
O
50
O
55
O
60
O
65
O
70
O
75
O
50
O
125
O
120
O
115
O
110
O
105
O
100
O
95
O
90
O
85
O
80
O
75
O
70
O
65
O
50
O
47.5
O
45
O
42.5
O
40
O
37.5
O
35
O
32.5
O
30
O
27.5
O
25
O
47.5
O
45
O
42.5
O
40
O
37.5
O
35
O
32.5
O
30
O
27.5
O
25
O
1.2m System (Ref. Fig. 1.6)
Attach Side Feed Legs and Braces to left and right sides of Reflector using M6 x 20mm Hex Bolts, Lock
ashers and Hex Nuts. (NOTE: Long formed end of
W Feed Leg attaches to Reflector. Short formed end of Brace attaches to inside of Reflector rim.) Attach flat­ten end of Brace to Extension Plate, using M6 x 22mm Round Head, Square Neck Bolts, Tooth Lock Washers, Flat Washers and Hex Nuts. Round Head Square Bolt Fits on the top of Extension Plate. Tooth Lock Washer fits between the flatten end of Brace and Extension Plate, then Flat Washer and Hex Nut. Attach Side Feed Legs to Support Block using M6 x 20mm Hex Nuts and Lock Washers. Leave all hard­ware loose.
Tighten and torque hardware securing Braces, Side Legs, and “U” Clip to Reflector and Support Block to 4 ft­lbs (5.4 N-m). Tighten and torque M6 x 55mm “U” Bolt to 18-22 in-lbs (2-2.5 N-m).
NOTE: All installations to conform to latest issue of National Electrical Code.
FIG. 1.6 - Installation of Feed/Feed Support Legs
GROUNDING
to Antenna (1.2m Medium Duty)
Ground antenna mount assembly and feed cables in accordance with current National Electrical Code and local electrical codes. Figure 2.0 and 2.1 illustrates typical grounding methods for the ground pole and feed cables.
Clamps that provide a solid connection between ground wire and ground source should be used.
Tighten and torque all hardware.
IMPOR
ANT
T
copper-plated center conductor in the RF coaxial cable, which connects receiv electrolysis corrosion at the LNB connector and DC current causes this type of corrosion. To prevent corrosion, apply a moderate coat of silicon grease to the center conductor and wr
AX-SEAL
CO
:
Sealing RF Coaxial Connector
:
The
er to LNB, can experience
Moisture
.
FIG. 2.0 - Typical Electrical Grounding for
Antenna Ground Pole
®
tape to seal.
ap the entire connection with
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FIG. 2.1 - Grounding Feed Cables
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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
0
20
40
60
80
10
30
50
70
90
ANTENNA
FEED
NORTHERN SOUTHERN
POLARIZATION CHART SIGN VALUES (+ OR -) HEMISPHERE HEMISPHERE
ANTENNA SITE WEST OF SATELLITE LONGITUDE - + ANTENNA SITE EAST OF SATELLITE LONGITUDE + -
EARTH STATION LATITUDE IN DEGREES NORTH OR SOUTH OF EQUATOR
POLARIZATION + OR — (SEE ILLUSTRATION)
" L" IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE EARTH STATION
ANTENNA SITE LONGITUDE AND THE SATELLITE LONGITUDE
POLARIZATION CHART
+—
CHART 1
75
O
60
O
40
O
30
O
20
O
15
O
10
O
5
O
Feed Rotation (Facing Antenna)
For + Polarization, Rotate CCW (Counter Clockwise) For - Polarization, Rotate CW (Clockwise)
HORN SCALE
ALIGNMENT MARK
CLAMP BOLT
EDGE OF CLAMP
BRACKET
EXAMPLE:
18" ELEVATION
ELEVATION ADJUSTING
SCREW
CURVED SLOT BOLT
ELEVATION
PIVOT
BOLT
CLAMP BOLT
(
4 PLCS)
AZIMUTH FINE TUNE
ADJUSTING BOLT
HEX NUT,
CARRIAGE BOLT (4)
HEX NUT,
SWIVEL NUT
AZIMUTH
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ANTENNA ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
Alignment with the satellite is obtained by setting polariza­tion, elevation and azimuth. Charts 1, 2 & 3 are to determine these values for your earth station antenna site. “L” is the difference between the earth station antenna site longitude and the satellite longitude. Use “L” and your earth station latitude to obtain polarization, elevation or azimuth setting.
POLARIZATION OF THE FEED
Loosen Feed Horn Clamp Bolts and turn Feed clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on being east or west of the satellite as shown on Chart 1. For course setting, align marks on the Horn Scale (Ref. Fig. 3.0). Polarization chart assumes antenna system polarization is Tx vertical and satellite vertical Pol is perpendicular to plane of geostation­ary arc. For horizontal Tx of antenna, Feed must be rotated 90˚ from values shown. (Starting point for polarization adjustment is 0˚, as shown in Figure 3.0.) Use a signal strength measur tighten horn clamp bolts to 4 ft-lbs (5.4 N-m).
ELEVATION
Use Chart 2 and determine your elevation setting. Loosen Elevation Pivot Bolts and Bolts in curved slots (both sides) of AZ/EL housing approximately 1 complete turn (Ref. Fig.
3.1). Turn Elevation Adjustment Bolt clockwise to decrease elevation and counterclockwise to increase elevation. Align the edge of the Clamp with appropriate mark on housing at the desired elevation reading. This will be an approximate setting. Optimum setting achieved when fine tuning.
NOTE: Degree values shown on Elevation Scale are Beam; there is no need to compensate for any offset angle. (See Appendix A, Outline Drawing).If clinometer is used, you must compensate for offset angle.
AZIMUTH
Use Chart 3 and determine your azimuth setting. Values in chart must be adjusted for magnetic deviation for your loca­tion for correct compass reading. Rotate Reflector and Mount pointing it to the correct compass reading. Slowly sweep the antenna in azimuth until signal is found. If the desired signal is not f setting and repeat the azimuth sweep (Ref. Fig. 3.2). Tighten Half Clamp Bolts .
FINE TUNING
Use Signal Tuning Device for final adjustments to obtain
um antenna perf
maxim tion and azimuth fine tuning to reach maximum signal strength, until no improvement can be detected. Certain models utiliz Figure 3.2). This allows the azimuth to be fine tuned by loos­ening the (4) Carriage Head Bolts and Swivel Nut which
ws adjusting the Azim
allo peak signal. When fine tuning is complete, tighten and torque all AZ/EL hardw exceed 12 ft-lbs (16.3 N-m). Torque Clamp Hardware to 18 ft-lbs (24.4 N-m) in alternating sequence.
IMPORTANT: Recheck and repeat torque on four Clamp Bolts, Fig. 3.1 in alternating sequence, until all Bolts are equally torqued to 18 ft-lbs.
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FIG. 3.0 - Polarization of the Feed
FIG. 3.1 - Setting the Elevation
FIG. 3.2 - Rotating Antenna for Azimuth
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