Hughes AN8-098R Installation Manual

.98m Ka-Band Antenna
Installation Guide

Model: AN8-098R

1037752-0001
Revision A

June 17, 2008

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Important safety information

For your safety and protection, read this entire installation guide
before attempting to install the AN8-098R Ka-band antenna. In
particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety
information where you can refer to it if necessary.

Types of warnings used
in this manual

This section introduces the various types of warnings used in this
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 pr operty
damage.

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Product warning labels

The following safety alert labels are affixed to the antenna feed
support arms, radio transmitter, and antenna reflector,
respectively.

Feed support arm

Transmitter

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Reflector (back side)

Safety alert labels on the antenna assembly

These labels advise that the antenna emits radio frequency (RF)

gy. Because of this potential safety hazard, observe all

ener
cautions on these labels and in the next section, Antenna
installation safety.

Antenna installation
safety

Observe the following precautions when installing the antenna.
This manual also includes other safety alerts where appropriate
concerning specific installation procedures.

WARNING

Only Hughes-certified installers may install o r service
Hughes antennas and their components. Installers must
expressly acknowledge the Hughes requirements for
Hughes installations.

DANGER

If you work o n a roof, tower, or other high s tructure or use a
ladder or scaffold to access the work site, follow these
precautions to prevent personal injury or death:

• Walk onl y on sound roof structures.

• Mak

• Us

• Fol

• P

e sure the antenna assembly and installation
surface are structurally soun d so that they can support
all loads (equipment weight, ice, and wind).

e safety equipment (for example, a lifeline)

appropriate for the work location.

low all manufacturer saf e ty precaut ions for all safety

and other equipment used.

erform as many pr ocedure s as possib le on the ground.

DANGER

• To avoid electric shock, stay at least 20 ft from power
lines.

any part of the antenna or mount assembly co mes in

• If
contact with a power line, call the 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.

WARNING

Properly gr ound the antenna assembly according to all
federal and local electrical codes.

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WARNING

• Do not work in high wind or ra in; or if a st orm, lightning,
or other adverse weather condit ions are either present
or approaching.

• Do not attempt to assemble, move, or mount the
antenna on a windy day. Even a slight wind can
unexpectedly creat e sudden strong f orces on the
antenna surface.

CAUTION

If the antenna or mount assembly begins to fall during the
installation, do not attempt to catch it. Move away and let it
fall.

WARNING

Antennas that have been impr oper ly insta lled or attac hed to
an unstable structure are suscepti ble to wind damage,
which can be very serious or even life threatening. The
product owner and installer ass ume full responsibility that
the installation is structurally sound to support all loads
(weight, wind, and ice) and i s properly sealed a ga inst leaks.

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CAUTION

Observe these precautions to avoid exposure to RF
radiation, a potential safety hazard:

antenna must be installed in a location not readily

• The
accessible to children and in a manner that prevents
human exposure to potentially harmful levels of
radiation.

tennas mounted in Puerto Rico, the continental

• An
United States, or at any sit e with a greater than 30°
elevation angle must be installed such that the lower lip
of the antenna reflector is at least 5 ft abo ve an y surface
upon which a person might be expected to stand, and
3 ft 3 inches f
window) in a building or adjacent structure.

tennas mounted in Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, or any

• An
site with a less than 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 per son

ht be expected to stand, and 3 ft 3 inches from any

mig
opening (such as a door or window) in a building or
adjacent structure.

antenna must be mounted such that no object t hat

• The
could reasonably be expected to support a person is
within 6 ft 7 inches of the edges of a cylindrical space
projecting outward from the antenna reflector towa rd
the satellite.

the above distance requirements cannot be met, the

• If
antenna must be mounted in a controlled area
inaccessible to the general public, such as a fenced
enclosure or a roof.

enced installation must have a locked entry, and the

• A f
fenced area must be lar ge enough to protect the general
public from exposure to potentially harmful levels of
radiation.

ccess to a roof installation in a commercial, industrial,

• A
or institutional envir onment m ust be limited b y a door or
a permanently fastened ladder that is locked to deny
access to the general public.

• Onc

e the transmitter becomes operational, maintain a

safe distance; at least 3 feet.

rom any opening (such as a door or

Failure to observe these cautions could result in injury to

yes or other personal injury.

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CAUTION

• All antennas of any type or size must carry an industry
standard and government approved Radiation Hazard
Caution label on the feed support arm.

• A fenced or roof inst al lati on i n a c ommercial, industrial,
or institutional environment must carry a Radiation
Hazard Caution sign on the access door, gate, or
permanently mounted access ladder 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

yes or other personal injury.

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Note: Some installations may require additional precautions. See
the HughesNet Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation
Guide (1035678-0001) for more information.

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Contents

Important safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Types of warnings used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Product warning labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv

Antenna installation safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Chapter 1

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

The model AN8-098R antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Antenna installation summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Tasks related to antenna installation . . . .

Selecting the installation site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installing the antenna mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Installing the satellite modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Approved cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Chapter 2

Antenna parts and required tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Antenna kit components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Az/El mount assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Reflector bracket and tilt plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Antenna reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Feed support arms and tailpiece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Radio assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Feed horn and collar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Elevation handle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Related Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Tri-mast (or other antenna mount) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Small hardware parts list . . . . . . . . . .

Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Chapter 3

Installing the antenna and radio assembly . . . . . . . . . .17

Determining the pointing values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

General instructions for assembling the antenna

Installing the antenna reflector bracket and tilt plate. . . . . . . . .19

Installing the feed support arms and tailpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Installing the antenna reflector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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Installing the radio assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Adjusting transmit circular polarization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Installing the feed horn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Installing the antenna assembly onto the mast

pipe . . . . . . . . . .30

Chapter 4

Cabling and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Cabling requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Routing the cables at the antenna. . . . . . .

Connecting the transmit and receive cables

Transmit cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Receive cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 7

Ground connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Chapter 5

Adjusting the antenna azimuth and elevation. . . . . . . .39

Adjusting the elevation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Adjusting the azimuth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Acronyms and abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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Figures

Chapter 1

1. The Hughes AN8-098R .98m Ka-band satellite antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Chapter 2

2. Antenna kit components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3. Az/El mount assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

4. Reflector bracket and tilt plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

5. Antenna reflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

6. Feed support arms and tailpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

7. Radio assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

8. Feed horn and collar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

9. Elevation handle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

10. Tri-mast in various configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Chapter 3

11. Attaching the reflector bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

12. Aligning the Az/El mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

13. Attaching the feed support arms to the reflector

14. Attaching the tailpiece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

15. Insert first bolt into top hole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

16. Attaching the antenna reflector (rear view) . . . .

17. Positioning the radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

18. Attaching the radio assembly to the tailpiece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

19. Determining the polarization setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

20. Adjusting circular polarization (collar removed)

21. Remove the protective seal from the polarizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

22. Attaching the feed horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

23. Making sure the mast is plumb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

24. Installing the antenna assembly onto

25. Assembled antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

the mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Chapter 4

26. Transmit and receive cable configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

27. Weatherproofing the cable connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

28. Transmit connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

29. Receive connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

30. Ground screw location on the Az/El mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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Chapter 5

31. Elevation adjustment components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

32. Adjusting the elevation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

33. Elevation marker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

34. Loosen the Az/El canister. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

35. Adjusting the azimuth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

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Tables

Chapter 2

1. Small hardware parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2. Tools and additional materials required to assemble and install the antenna

Chapter 3

3. Torque specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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Chapter 1

Overview

This Installation Guide explains how to assemble and install the
Hughes AN8-098R .98m Ka-band antenna. It is written for
qualified installers who are familiar with satellite antenna
installation practices and are capable of properly applying the
information presented herein.

The model AN8-098R
antenna

This chapter presents an o
summary of the steps used to assemble and install the antenna,
and supplemental information on tasks related to antenna
installation. These topics are included in the following sections:

• The model AN8-098R antenna on

• Antenna installation summary on

• Tasks related to antenna installation o

Each satellite modem at a customer site requires an antenna and
radio assembly to communicate with both the system satellite and
the Network Operations Control Center (NOCC). The antenna is
connected to the satellite modem by an intra-facility link (IFL)
consisting of two cables: a transmit cable and a receive cable.

The Hughes model AN8-098R antenna is designed for Ka-band
applications. Figure 1 shows the AN8-098R assembled, with a
radio assembly.

verview of the AN8-098R antenna, a

page 1

page 2

n page 4

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1

Antenna installation
summary

Figure 1: The Hughes AN8-098R .98m Ka-band satellite antenna

This section lists the basic steps and related tasks used to
assemble and install the antenna. These procedures are listed in
the order in which they are to be performed. For more detailed
information on each task, refer to the chapters and documents
listed.

1. Explain the installation p

2. Conduct a site survey with the customer to ident

location for the antenna. See the HughesNet Antenna Site
Preparation and Mount Installation Guide (1035678-0001)
for details.

rocess to the customer.

ify a suitable

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3. Install and apply power to the satellite modem, following the
instructions in the installation guide for the specific satellite
modem you are installing.

Note: You must install the satellite modem before installing
the antenna to determine the proper pointing values (azimuth,
elevation, and tilt).

4. Connect your laptop computer

to the satellite modem and
enter the installation parameters from the installation
reference sheet.

5. Determine the most suitable method for mounting the
antenna and

install the antenna mast. See the Antenna Site

Preparation and Mount Installation Guide for details.

Note: It is critical that the antenna mast is plumb. The
antenna cannot be adjusted to correct for a mast that is not
plumb.

6. Attach the antenna reflector bracket and tilt plate to the Az/El

t. See Chapter 3 – Installing the antenna and

moun

radio

assembly.

7. Install the feed support arms and tailpiece. See
Chapter 3 – Installing the

8. Attach the antenna reflector. See Chapter 3 – Inst

antenna and radio assembly.

alling the

antenna and radio assembly.

9. Install the radio assembly, adjusting circular polarization if
necessary

. See Chapter 3 – Installing t

he antenna and radio

assembly.

10. Install the feed horn. See Chapter 3 – In

stalling the antenna

and radio assembly.

11. Attach the Az/El mount and ante
mast pipe. See Chapter 3 – Installing the antenna and

nna assembly to the antenna

radio

assembly.

12. Install the IFL transmit and rece

ive cables between the
satellite modem and the antenna. See Chapter 4 – Cabling
and connections.

13. Ground the antenna assembly. See Tasks related to antenna
installation on

page 4.

14. Determine the proper azimuth, elevation, and tilt. See
Chapter 3 – Installing the

antenna and radio assembly.

15. Point the antenna in accordance with the instructions in the

Ka-Band

16. Commission the satellite modem. F

Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-0001).

or instructions, see the
installation guide for the specific satellite modem you are
installing.

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T asks related to antenna
installation

This section explains where to find information on tasks related to
antenna installation.

Selecting the

installation site

Installing the

antenna mount

The first and most important consideration when choosing a
prospective antenna site is whether the area can provide an
acceptable line of sight (LOS) to the satellite. A site with a clear,
unobstructed view of the southern sky is necessary. Also,
consider obstructions that may occur in the future, such as the
growth of trees. Select your antenna site before performing the
installation, so that the antenna will be able to receive the
strongest signal available.

Before selecting an installation site, check the
reference sheet to see if a customer-specific installation site has
been pre-determined and specified. Also, refer to the HughesNet

Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide

(1035678-0001), which discusses the factors that you should
consider when selecting an antenna installation site.

As with any type of construction, a
required before installing the antenna. It is the property owner's
responsibility to obtain all permits. Install the antenna in
accordance with local building codes.

Before installing the antenna, you must first install a suitable
antenna mount. If the system requires a pole mount installation,
be sure to obtain information about the underground utilities in
the proposed location. Hav e the appropriate utility compan y mark
the location of any underground telephone wires, storm drains,
etc. Also, because soils vary widely in composition and load
capacity, it may be neces sary to consult a local professional
engineer to determine the appropriate foundation design.

local building permit may be

installation

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For pole mounts that require a concrete base, you must allow at

24 hr for the concrete to cure before installing the antenna.

least
Be sure to plan and schedule the installation accordingly.

For complete information regarding antenna mount instal
including various mounting methods, refer to:

• The

customer-specific installation reference sheet

e HughesNet Antenna Site Preparation and Mount

• Th

Installation Guide (1035678-0001).

Refer to the installation reference
guidelines concerning the mount installation. Use only the
installation method described in the reference sheet.

sheet for any customer-specific

lation,

If the installation reference sheet does not specify a method, use
only the mount installation methods documented in the
HughesNet Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation
Guide. Most installations in a commercial, industrial, or
institutional environment use a non-penetrating roof mount.

Installing the

satellite modem

Grounding

Approved cables

See the installation guide for the specific satellite modem you are
installing.

The entire antenna assembly must be grounded. For grounding
information, refer to your training, best grounding practices, the
Hughes Field Service Bulletin (FSB) HNS Broadband

Requirements for RG-6 and RG-11 IFL Cable Connectors,
Ground Blocks and Ground Block Location (FSB 050518_01),

and applicable parts of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

For a list of approved cables for the IFL between the antenna and
the satellite modem, see the Hughes FSB, IFL Cable, Appro ved
List (with lengths) for SPACEWAY Domestic Installations
(FSB 080111_01). The FSB lists the maximum cable length for

approved cable type for all relevant radio types.

each
Because it is impossible to predict

each installation site, you must use your own judgement and best
practices to determine how to route and connect the IFL transmit
and receive cables.

the requirements specific to

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Antenna kit
components

Chapter 2

Antenna parts and required tools

This chapter describes the components and parts provided with
the AN8-098R Ka-band antenna kit. It contains the following
sections:

• Antenna kit components on page 7

• Small hardware parts list on

• Tools on

page 15

CAUTION

Metal components may contain sharp edges. Use care when
un-packing and handling antenna parts.

page 14

This section identifies and describes the main components of the
.98m Ka-band antenna kit. The antenna kit is shipped in three
containers. Figure 2 identifies the contents of each container.

Note: To avoid potential damage, leave all components in their
protective packages until required.

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Figure 2: Antenna kit components

Note: The radio assembly is shipped separately and may not
arrive at the same time as the other two cartons.

The main components of the antenna kit are:

• Az/El mount assembly

• Refle

• T

• Feed support arms and tailpie

ctor bracket

ilt plate

ce

• Feed horn

• Ele

vation handle

• Antenna reflector

• Radio assembly

Related components (not shown):

• T

ri-mast or other antenna mount

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The following sections describe e
kit.

ach component of the antenna

Az/El mount assembly

The Az/El mount assembly, shown in Figure 3, consists of the
Az/El canister, the elevation scale, an

d the fine azimuth and fine
elevation tools. The Az/El canister suppor ts the antenn a. The fine
azimuth and elevation tools are used to finely adjust the azimuth
and elevation of the reflector during antenna pointing. The
elevation scale is used to measure the antenna’s elevation during
the pointing phase.

Figure 3: Az/El mount assembly

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Reflector bracket

and tilt plate

The reflector bracket supports the antenna reflector and allows
the reflector to rotate so that it can be adjusted for proper tilt. The
reflector bracket plate attaches to the Az/El mount assembly.
Figure 4 shows the reflector bracket and tilt plate.

Antenna reflector

Figure 4: Reflector bracket and tilt plate

The antenna reflector shown in Figure 5 focuses the transmitted
and received RF signals. It attaches to the reflec

Figure 5: Antenna reflector

tor bracket.

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CAUTION

To avoid damage to the antenna reflector, handle it with
care. After assembly, do not use the reflector to rotate the
antenna.

Feed support arms

and tailpiece

Figure 6 shows the two feed support arms and the tailpiece. The
feed support arms attach to the ante

nna assembly at the reflector
bracket. The tailpiece is mounted to the ends of the feed support
arms and supports the radio assembly and feed horn.

Figure 6: Feed support arms and tailpiece

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Radio assembly

The radio assembly shown in Figure 7 consists of the radio
transmitter, low noise block converter (LNB), transmit/receive
isolatio

n assembly (TRIA), and polarizing waveguide.

Figure 7: Radio assembly

Feed horn and collar

The feed horn, shown in Figure 8, attaches to the polarizer on the
radio assembly by way of the two-piece collar. The feed horn
gathers the reflected

signal from the reflector and focuses it

toward the LNB.

Figure 8: Feed horn and co llar

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Elevation handle

Related Components

The elevation handle, shown in Figure 9, is used to adjust the
elevation of the antenna after assembly and installation.

Figure 9: Elevation handle

Wall

Tri-mast (or other

antenna mount)

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Figure 10: Tri-mast in various configurations

Although the tri-mast is not part of the antenna kit, it is described
here because it is the most commonly used mounting option for
the AN8-098R Ka-band antenna. As shown in Figure 10, the
tri-mast can be positioned in a number of conf

igurations to adapt

it for mounting onto surfaces of v arious an gles. Fo r other suitable
antenna mounting options, see the HughesNet Antenna Site
Preparation and Mount Installation Guide (1035678-0001).

Mast

Struts (2)

Flat roof

Pitched roof

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Small hardware
parts list

Table 1 lists the small hardware parts included in the antenna kit.

Table 1: Small hardware par t s

Part Quantity

5/16-inch x 1-inch carriage bolts 5 Reflector bracket and tilt plate
5/16-inch flat washers 5
5/16-inch lock washers 5
5/16-inch hex nuts 5
5/16-inch x ¾-inch hex head

pping bolts

self-ta
5/16-inch flat washers 4
5/16-inch x 1¾-inch hex head

pping bolts

self-ta
5/16-inch flat washers 4
5/16-inch lock washers 4
5/16-inch hex nuts 4
5/16-inch x ¾-inch carriage bolts 5 Reflector to Az/El mount
5/16-inch serrated flange nuts 5
5/16-inch x ½-inch hex head bolts 2 Radio assembly (transmitter) to
5/16-inch flat washers 2
5/16-inch lock washers 2
O-ring 1 Feed horn to radio assembly Figure 22 on page 29
#6-32 (3mm) hexagonal socket

d (Allen) screws

hea
#6-32 (3mm) flat washers 2

4 Feed support arms to reflector

4 Tailpiece to feed support arms Figure 14 on page 22

2

Listed parts are

used to attach . .

and to Az/El mount assembly

bracket

sembly

as

e

tailpiec

.

Illustration showing

where parts are used

Figure 11 on page 19

Figure 13 on page 21

Figure 16 on page 23

Figure 18 on page 25

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Tools

Table 2 lists the tools required to assemble and install the
antenna.

Table 2: Tools and additional materials required to assemble and

install the antenna

Tool or material Details

Socket wrench, ½-inch For 5/16-inch bolts.
2 open-end wrenches,

inch

½­Torque wrench With 5/16-inch sockets capable of torquing

Long-shaft hexagonal

llen wrench, 7/64-inch

A

Torque wrench for

xagonal socket

he
Bubble level Used to make sure that the mast is plumb.
Compass Used to determine antenna azimuth.
Pencil Carpenter’s pencil.
Weather grade silicon

alant

se
Weatherproofing tape Used to keep moisture away from cable

Approved RG6 cable Used for IFL between satellite modem and

UV-rated cable ties Used to secure slack in cables to antenna

For 5/16-inch bolts. Some nuts and bolts
require a second wrench to prevent turning.

8 ft-lb.

to
For Allen screws with a 7/64-inch

hexagonal socket. Driver shaft should be at
least 5 inches long.

Must fit a 7/64-inch hexagonal socket and
be capable of torquing to 15 in-lb.

Used to keep moisture away from cable
connections.

ctions.

conne

a.

antenn

ast.

m

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Chapter 3

Installing the antenna and

radio assembly

This chapter explains how to assemble and install the antenna,
radio assembly, and associated hardware. Topics in this chapter
include:

Determining the
pointing values

• Determining the pointing values on

• General instructions for assemb

• Installing the antenna reflector bracket and tilt plate on

page 19

• Installing the feed support arms and tailpiece on page 20

• Installing the antenna reflector on

• Installing the radio assembly on

• Installing the feed horn on

• Installing the antenna assembly onto

page 30

page 28

page 17

ling the antenna on page 18

page 22

page 24

the mast pipe on

CAUTION

Before you in stall the an tenna, read al l safety i nf ormation in
Important safety information on page iii.

Before installing the antenna, you must install and power up the
satellite modem. Refer to the appropriate satellite modem
installation guide for instructions.

Once the satellite modem is operational, connect it
using an Ethernet cable, then use your global positioning system
(GPS) receiver to calculate the exact latitude and longitude of the
antenna site. Follow the instructions in the HughesNet Ka-Band
Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-0001) to enter the latitude
and longitude information to determine the initial antenna
azimuth, elevation, and tilt values. Record these values and keep
them handy for reference as you install and point the antenna.

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General instructions for
assembling the antenna

Before you assemble the antenna, read these important
instructions:

• Mast – The ma

st must be installed before you can install the

antenna. For information on installing the antenna mast, see

the HughesNet Antenna Site Preparation and Mount
Installation Guide (1035678-0001).

Note: The outside diameter of the mast must be
2 3/8 inches.

• Sequence

of steps – When you assemble the antenna, be sure

to follow the instructions in this chapter in the order they are
presented.

WARNING

For rooftop installations, assemble the ant enna on the
ground and then carry the fully assembled antenna up to
the roof.

ightening hardware – Do not tighten any nuts or other

• T

hardware until instructed to do so. (See also the next item,
Torque.)

• T

orque – T o ensure successful installation of the antenna, it is
critical that you tighten all nuts and socket-head screws to the
maximum torque values shown in Table 3.

Table 3: Torque specifications

Fastener Maximum torque

½-inch-inch bolts 8 ft-lb.
1/4-inch bolts 5 ft-lb.

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Installing the antenna
reflector bracket
and tilt plate

Begin the antenna assembly by attaching the antenna reflector
bracket to the Az/El mount:

1. Hold the reflector bracket in position o
that the tilt scale on the outside of the reflector bracket faces
the mount, as shown in Figure 11.

ver the Az/El mount so

Figure 11: Attaching the reflector bracket

2. While holding the reflector brack
plate over the opening in the reflector bracket so that the
letter A on the tilt plate lines up with the letter A on the arm
of the Az/El mount as shown in Figure 12 on page 20.
Because the hole pattern in the t

be sure that the two “A” indicators are aligned.

3. Insert five carriage bolts (½-inch × 1-inch) int
the tilt plate and through the corresponding holes in the Az/El
mount. You are going to bolt the tilt plate to the Az/El mount,
with the reflector bracket between them.

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ilt plate is not symmetrical,

o the holes in

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Figure 12: Aligning the Az/El mount

4. Secure the assembly by placing a flat washer, lock washer,
and ½-inch nut on each carriage bolt, as shown in

Figure 11
on page 19. Tighten each nut to 8 ft-lb usin g a torque wrench.
Once connected, the reflector brack

et should rotate freely

between the Az/El mount and the tilt plate.

Note: Tighten all 5/16-inch bolts to a maximum torque of
8 ft-lb.

When the reflector bracket and tilt plate are correctly
positioned on the Az/E

l mount assembly, you should be able
to clearly see the tilt scale numbers on the reflector bracket
from the rear, as shown in Figure 12.

Installing the
feed support arms
and tailpiece

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Installation of the feed support arm is a two-step process. First,
you must connect the two feed support arms to the reflector
bracket; then you will connect the tailpiece (sometimes referred
to as the “beaver tail”) to the ends of the feed support arms.

1. Insert the feed support arms into the tw

o sockets at the

bottom of the reflector bracket, as shown in Figure 13.

Note: The two feed support arms are not identical. Be sure
to insert each arm into its appropriate socket as shown in the
figure, so that the holes in the feed support arms line up with
the corresponding holes in the reflector bracket.

2. Fasten the feed support arms to the reflector bracket by
inserting a 5/16-inch × ¾-inch self-tapping bolt with flat
washer into each hole in the feed support arms, then tighten
until secure.

Figure 13: Attaching the feed support arms to the reflector bracket

3. Attach the tailpiece to the free ends of

the two feed support
arms as shown in Figure 14, using four 5/16-inch x 1¾-inch
self-tapping bolts, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts.

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Figure 14: Attaching the tailpiece

Installing the antenna
reflector

To attach the antenna reflector to the reflector bracket:

1. Insert a 5/16-inch x ¾-inch carriage bolt through the top hole
of

the reflector as shown in Figure 15, and place a 5/16-inch
flange nut on the bolt from the back. Do no
time.

t tighten at this

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Figure 15: Insert first bolt into top hole

2. Hold the reflector against the reflector bracket and lower it
onto the bracket, allowing the bolt to slide down into the
alignment fork at the top of the antenna bracket, as shown in
Figure 16.

Figure 16: Attaching the antenna reflector (rear view)

3. Insert the remaining four carriage bolts into

the holes in the
reflector and through the corresponding holes in the bracket
as shown in the figure.

4. Secure the bolts at the back of the reflector bracket, using
ur 5/16-inch flange nuts.

fo

Note: Ensure that the carriage bolts are firmly seated into
the square holes in the reflector before tightening the nuts.

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Installing the
radio assembly

To mount the radio assembly to the tailpiece:

1. Position the radio assembly abo

waveguide end of the radio is nearest to the reflector, as
shown in Figure 17.

ve the tailpiece so that the

Figure 17: Positioning the radio

2. Insert two 5/16-inch × ½-inch self-tappi

washers and lock washers, up through the tailpiece from
underneath, and into the threaded sockets on the bottom of
the radio transmitter, as shown in Figure 18.

3. Tighten the two bolts with a wrench

ng bolts, with flat

until secure.

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Figure 18: Attaching the radio assembly to the tailpiece

Adjusting transmit

circular polarization

It may be necessary to reposition the polarizer waveguide on the
radio assembly to set the proper polarization between the radio
transmitter and the antenna reflector. Before proceeding with the
installation, check the installation reference sheet to determine
whether the installation calls for left-hand circular polarization
(LHCP) or right-hand circular polarization (RHCP).

Once you determine which polarization setting is

required, check
the position of the polarizer waveguide to determine whether an
adjustment is necessary. From the rear of the radio, looking
toward the reflector, you can easily determine whether the
polarizer is currently set for LHCP or RHCP by the way it leans.
(See Figure 19.)

Note: There is no default factory setting for transmit
polarization. Radios can be shipped with either setting.

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Figure 19: Determining the polarization setting

To reposition the polarizer:

1. Remove the two-piece polarizer collar by loosening and
remo

ving the two Allen screws.

2. Separate the polarizer from the T
turn (clockwise for LHCP and counter-clockwise for RHCP),
until the appropriate notch lines up with the key on the end of
the TRIA. As shown in Figure 20, the LHCP notch is
adjacent to the L on the polarizer
adjacent to the R on the polarizer).

3. Reseat the waveguide wit h the TRIA and
collar.

RIA and rotate it one quarter

and the RHCP notch is

reassemble the

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Figure 20: Adjusting cir cula r pola rization (collar removed)

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Installing the feed horn

To attach the feed horn to the radio assembly:

1. Remove and discard the protecti ve seal from the polarizer on
the

radio assembly (shown in Figure 21).

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Figure 21: Remove the protective seal from the polarizer

2. Remove the dust cap from the stem of the feed horn and
insert t

he O-ring into the groove inside the stem.

3. Position the feed horn against the waveguide as shown in
Figure 22

4. As shown in the figure, fit the two sections of the feed horn
collar around
the polarizer.

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the ridge at the point where the feed horn meets

Figure 22: Attaching the feed horn

5. Insert and tighten two Allen screws into the collar to secure
the feed horn in place.

6. At this point, fully tighten an

y hardware that is not tight—
however, leave nuts that are used for pointing adjustments
slightly loose or just snug.

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Installing the
antenna assembly
onto the mast pipe

Bubble must be centered
between marks.

Follow these steps to install the assembled antenna assembly onto
the mast pipe:

1. Before you install the Az/El mount

assembly onto the mast
pipe, use a bubble level to verify that the mast is plumb. The
mast must be plumb before you install the antenna assembly.
Check the mast at two locations, 90° apart, as shown in
Figure 23.

To make sure the mast is
plumb, check with the level
in two positions at right
angles to each other.

Mast

Level

Bubble

level

Top view

Mast

2nd level
position

Side view

Figure 23: Making sure the mast is plumb

2. Slide the Az/El mount assembly canister
pipe as shown in Figure 24.

Note: The outside diameter of the mast must be
2 3/8 inches.

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Figure 24: Installing the antenna assembly onto the mast

Note: For vertical mounts, fill all holes with weather-grade
silicon sealer before inserting bolts or screws. For horizontal
mounts, fill all holes with the appropriate asphalt-based,
synthetic-rubber, or acrylic co-polymer roof sealant.

This completes the assembly phase of the antenna installation
process. Depending on its orientation, the antenna should look
similar to the one shown in Figure 25.

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To proceed with the installation, you must route the IFL Tx and
Rx

cables between the antenna and the satellite modem. See

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Figure 25: Assembled antenna

ling and connections.

Chapter 4

Cabling and connections

This chapter illustrates where the antenna transmit, receive, and
ground connectors are located; shows how to route the transmit
and receive cables at the antenna; and explains ho w to connect the
transmit and receive cables to the radio assembly. You must
connect all of these cables before you can point the antenna
toward the HughesNet satellite.

Topics in this chapter include:

• Cabling requirements on page 33

• Routing the cables at the antenna on

• Connecting the transmit and receive cables on

• Ground connections on

page 38

page 34

page 36

Cabling requirements

For a list of approved cables for the intra-facility link (IFL)
between the antenna and the satellite modem, see the Hughes
FSB, IFL Cable, Approved List (with lengths) for SPACEWAY
Domestic Installations, (FSB 080202_01). The FSB lists the
maximum cable length for each approved cable type, for all
relevant radio types.

Because it is impossible to predict
each installation site, you must use your own judgement and best
practices to determine how to route and connect the IFL cables.

the requirements specific to

CAUTION

Coaxial cables and connectors can corrode if exposed to
moisture. Use only compression type connectors, and
weatherproof them with diel ectric grease and
weatherproofing tape.

Note: For connector requirements, see the Hughes FSB,

HN Broadband Requirements for RG-6 and RG-11 IFL
Cable Connectors, Ground Blocks and Ground Block
Location (FSB 050518_01).

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Routing the cables at
the antenna

Route the coaxial Tx and Rx cables at the antenna as follows:

1. Route the Tx cable (marked with blue electrical tape) over the
Az/El mount assembly

, down behind the reflector, and along
the feed support arms to the rear of the transmitter, in a
configuration similar to that shown in Figure 26.

Note: Do not exceed the minimum bending radius specified by
the cable manufacturer.

Figure 26: Transmit and receive cable configurations

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2. Leave a 10-foot service loop secured to the mast, Az/El
mount ass

Note:

1. Do not lea
surface.

2. Do no
mount assembly.

embly, or reflector bracket.

ve the service loop on the roof or other mounting

t block access to the adjustment nuts on the Az/El

3. Coil the extra cable, leave a drip loop, and secure the Tx
cable with cable ties.

4. Route the Rx cable (marked with red elec

trical tape) over the
Az/El mount assembly, down behind the reflector, and along
the feed support arms to the LNB, in a configuration similar
to that shown in Figure 26 above.

Note: Do not exceed the minimum bending radius specified by
the cable manufacturer.

5. Leave a 10-foot service loop secured to the mast, Az/El
mount ass

Note:

1. Do not lea
surface.

2. Do no
mount assembly.

embly, or reflector bracket.

ve the service loop on the roof or other mounting

t block access to the adjustment nuts on the Az/El

6. Coil the extra cable, leave a drip loop, and secure the Rx

able with cable ties.

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Connecting the transmit
and receive cables

This section explains how to connect the Tx and Rx cables to the
radio assembly at the antenna.

Note: You should secure all cable connections with
dielectric grease and weatherproofing tape as shown in
Figure 27. However, because the antenna pointing procedure
requires that you disconnect the cables, you should wait until

he pointing process is complete before weatherproofing the

t
connections.

Transmit cable

Figure 27: Weatherp r oo fin g th e cable connec to rs

Connect the Tx cable to the radio transmitter as follows:

1. Remove power from the satellite modem.

2. Connect the Tx cable (marked with blue electrical

tape) to the

transmitter connector marked IFL, shown in Figure 28.

CAUTION

Coaxial cables and connectors can corrode if exposed to
moisture. Use only compression type connectors, and
weatherproof them with diel ectric silicone grease and
weatherproofing tape.

3. Tighten the cable connector to 22

4. Apply dielectric silicone grease t

5. If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties.

in-lb with a torque wrench.

o the connection.

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Figure 28: Transmit connector

Receive cable

Connect the Rx cable to the LNB as follows:

1. Ensure that power has been remo

ved from the satellite

modem.

2. Connect the Rx cable (marked with red elect

rical tape) to the

receive connector on the LNB, shown in Figure 29.

CAUTION

Coaxial cables and connectors can corrode if exposed to
moisture. Use only compression type connectors, and
weatherproof them with diel ectric grease and
weatherproofing tape.

Figure 29: Receive connector

3. Fill the connector with dielectric silicone grease and tighten

cable connector to 22 in-lb with a torque wrench.

the

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4. If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties.

5. After both the Tx and Rx cables are connected to the radio
and the satellite modem, reapply power to the satellite
modem in accordance with the instructions in the satellite
modem installation guide.

Ground connections

Ground the antenna mast at the Az/El mount. Figure 30 shows the
location of the ground screw. For specific grounding procedures,
refer to

Note: Although the radio transmitter contains a ground screw, a
separate ground wire to the radio assembly is not required; the
radio assembly is grounded though the metallic shield of the
coaxial cable.

the sources listed in Grounding o

n page 5.

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Figure 30: Ground screw location on the Az/El mount

This completes the installation. Y

ou must now point the antenna.

See the HughesNet System Ka-Band Antenna Pointing Guide
(1037663-0001) for details.

Chapter 5

Adjusting the antenna

azimuth and elevation

This chapter describes the process by which to adjust the antenna
azimuth and elevation to the correct position. As the installer , you
will perform these procedures during the antenna pointing
process. This chapter discusses the mechanical adjustments used
to modify the position of the antenna only. It does not discuss the
pointing process itself. For information on pointing the
AN8-098R and all HughesNet Ka-Band antennas, see the
HughesNet Ka-Band Antenna Pointing Guide (1037663-00 01).

This chapter contains the follo

• Adjusting the elevation on

• Adjusting the azimuth o

n page 42

wing sections:
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Adjusting the elevation

1. T o be gin, unlock th e ele vation b y loosening the two 5/16-inch
elevation lockdown nuts on either side of the Az/El mount.
Figure 31 shows the location of the nuts (only one nut is
shown).

Figure 31: Elevation adjustment components

2. Insert the elevation handle into the

hole at the bottom of the
elevation adjustment tool as shown in Figure 32 and rotate it
90° to lock it in place.

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Figure 32: Adjustin g th e elevation

3. Turn the handle to adjust the elevation. As shown in
Figure 33, the pointer on the lockdown
in the elevation scale. For example, the

nut indicates the value

antenna shown in the

figure is adjusted to 42°.

Figure 33: Elevation marker

4. Tighten the two lockdown nuts on

either side of the Az/El
mount using a ½-inch socket and torque wrench to secure the
elevation setting in place.

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Adjusting the azimuth

1. Be sure that the three 5/16-inch azimuth lockdown nuts at the
bottom of the Az/El canister (shown in Figure 34) are loose
enough that the canister rotates freely on the mast.

Figure 34: Loosen the Az/El canister

2. Manually point the

antenna reflector in the appropriate

direction as indicated on the installation reference sheet.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to adj ust the azi m uth man uall y b y pul ling on
the antenna reflector or feed support arms. Doing so could
cause permanent damage to the antenna.

3. Tighten the three lockdown nuts to secure
position.

4. Loosen the four 5/16-inch carriage bolts on the bottom of the
az

imuth base, shown in Figure 35.

the antenna in

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Figure 35: Adjusting the azimuth

5. Turn the 5/16-inch fine azimuth adjustment bolt at the right
side of the azimuth base to achieve the desired azimuth angle.

Note: Azimuth measurements are calibrated relative to true
north, not magnetic north.

6. Verify the azimuth with a compass and lock down the four
5/16-inch carriage bolts on the

bottom of the azimuth base to
177 in-lb using a 1/2-inch socket torque wrench, tightening
opposing corners uniformly.

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Acronyms and abbreviations

A

Az – Azimuth

E

El – Elevation

F

FSB – Field service bulletin
ft – Foot/feet
ft-lb – Foot-pounds

G

GPS – Global positioning system

H

hr – Hour/hours

I

RHCP – Right-hand circular polarization
Rx – Receive

T

TRIA – Transmit/receive isolation assembly
Tx – Transmit

IFL – Intra-facility link

L

LHCP – Left-hand circular polarization
LNB – Low noise block converter

M

m – Meters

N

NEC – National Electrical Code
NOCC – Network Operations Control Center

R

RF – Radio frequency

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Index

A

Antenna

kit components
mount installation 2, 4, 13
reflector 10

Az/el mount assembly

description
installing 19–20
mounting to mast 30–31

7

9

C

Cables

approved types
connecting to radio assembly 36
maximum length 5, 33
receive cable 37
routing at the antenna 34
service loops 34
transmit cable 36

Components 7
Connecting

cables to the radio assembly
receive cable 37
transmit cable 36

Connectors 33

5, 33

E

Elevation handle 13

F

Feed horn

description
installing 28–29

Feed support arms

description
installing 20

12

11

G

Grounding 5

ground screw location 38

36

H

Hardware parts list 14

I

IFL 5, 33
Installation site, determining 4
Installation, summary of steps 2
Installing

antenna mount

pole mount installation requirements 4
az/el mount 19–20
feed horn 28–29
feed support arms 20–22
radio assembly 24–27
reflector 22–23
reflector bracket 19–20
satellite modem 5
tailpiece 20–22
tilt plate 19–20

4–5, 13

L

Leveling the mast 30

M

Mast 18

P

Parts list 14
Pointing values 17
Polarization, adjusting 25

R

Radio assembly

description
installing 24–27

Receive cable

connecting to the LNB
routing 35

Reflector

description

12

37

10

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47

installing 22–23

Reflector bracket

description
installing 19–20

10

S

Satellite modem, installing 5
Site survey, conducting 2
Summary of installation steps 2

T

Tailpiece

description
installing 20–22

Tasks related to installation 2, 4
Tilt plate

description

installing 19–20
Tilt scale 19, 20
Tool list 15
Torque 18
Transmit cable

connecting

routing 34
Transmitter 12

connecting 36
Tri-mast 13

11

10

36

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