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

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From North America

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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
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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

TIONS CONT

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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, 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

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8

3

8

21

19

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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

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80

180

190

200

210

220

230

240

250

260

270

180

170

160

150

140

130

120

110

90

270

[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.

11

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)

6

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

7

FIG. 2.1 - Grounding Feed Cables

10

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

9

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.

ing device for final polarization setting and

ound, increase or decrease ele

. Alternate between eleva-

mance

or

e the optional azim

uth Fine

uth fine tune f

une Adjusting Bolt f

T

eature (ref

are to 12 ft-lbs (16.3 N-m).

ation

v

er to

or the

Do not

FIG. 3.0 - Polarization of the Feed

FIG. 3.1 - Setting the Elevation

FIG. 3.2 - Rotating Antenna for Azimuth

8