Paradigm Connect70, Connect100 Installation Manual

Installation Guide

Connect70

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The information in this document has been carefully compiled and checked for technical
accuracy. Paradigm Communication Systems Ltd. accept no liability for inaccuracies or errors. In
line with the company policy of technical advancement, the information within this document may
be changed. The user should ensure that the correct issue of the document is used.
Paradigm assumes no responsibility for the use of this document if any unauthorised changes to
the content or format are made.
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hereby acknowledged.

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Paradigm Communication Systems Limited
Paradigm House
14 Wilsom Road
Alton, Hampshire
GU34 2PP
England
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

© Paradigm Communication Systems Limited 2015. All rights reserved.
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means whatsoever is strictly prohibited.

DN: ED-IMA-02396
Rev: 04
Release Date: 23/07/2015

Legal

Safe Use

WARNING

Radiation Hazard. Transmitter power levels are sufcient to cause blindness or other serious

injury to body tissue. Do not power on the PIM and Transceiver until it is safe to do so.

WARNING

Risk of Electric Shock. High voltages exist within the units and the cables providing power to
the units. Always remove power from these devices when performing maintenance. Do not
modify power cables or physical unit in any way.

The equipment described in this manual is intended to be installed, used and operated only
for the purpose for which it was designed, in accordance with the safety procedures and any
other instructions given in this manual. Nothing stated in this manual reduces the professional
responsibilities of users for the exercise of sound judgement and best practice.

WARNING

This equipment is intended for installation in a restricted access location. The equipment
should not be touched during operation.

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Contents

Safe Use ............................................................................................................2

Legal ..................................................................................................................2

Contents ............................................................................................................3

Site Survey for Antenna Installation ...............................................................4

Installation Process..........................................................................................4

Antenna Packaging Content ............................................................................5

Recommended Tools for Installation ..............................................................5

Skew adjustment ............................................................................................6

Attach the Az/El mount ...................................................................................7

Attach Antenna dish to Az/El mount ...............................................................8

Attach Boom to Az/El mount ..........................................................................9

Mounting the Transceiver .............................................................................10

RF Circuit Setup .............................................................................................11

Antenna Adjustment ......................................................................................12

Skew Adjustment ..........................................................................................12

Elevation Adjustment ....................................................................................12

Azimuth Adjustment .....................................................................................13

Antenna Grounding ........................................................................................14

Skew Calculation Chart..................................................................................15

Elevation Calculation Chart ...........................................................................16

Azimuth Calculation Chart .............................................................................17

Transceiver Control LEDs..............................................................................18

Transceiver Port Identication ......................................................................18

Pointing with Skew .........................................................................................19

Periodic Maintenance.....................................................................................19

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All equipment necessary for the assembly of this Antenna Terminal is included. To complete the
pointing process, a portable computer may be necessary.

Installation
Process

Investigate the intended installation site for the satellite antenna, and using the azimuth and

elevation angles provided by the PIM (see PIM Operators Manual), conrm there are no line-

of-sight obstructions. Remove any obstructions if possible, or select a new location with a clear
line-of-sight to the satellite.

Site Survey
for Antenna
Installation

1. Install the Antenna mount

• Wall Mount

• Non-Penetrating
Roof Mount

• Kingpost

• Tripod

2. Assemble and Install the
Antenna

4. Point the antenna

• Coarse Pointing

• Fine Pointing

5. Commission the
installation

3. Assemble RF Circuit

• Transceiver

• PIM

Refer to the ParadigmGX Antenna Mount Installation Manual

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Package Contents:

1. 69cm 1-piece pressed-steel antenna

2. Az/El mount

3. Antenna Rear Bracket

4. Skew Plate

5. Boom Arms

6. 5W Ka-Band transceiver with integrated feed

7. Transceiver Mounting Bracket

8. IFL Cable (M&C, Tx, Rx), optional Paradigm-GPS

9. PIM (Outdoor, Indoor, or Rack Mount)

10. Assembly nuts, bolts and washers

11. Tool Kit, Tie-wraps, Compass, Amalgamating tape

1

2

3

4

Antenna
Packaging
Content

5

6

7

Compass & Inclinometer
Spirit level
Torque wrench
Spectrum Analyser
Portable Computer to complete the pointing process

Recommended
Tools for
Installation

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Skew
adjustment

Referring to the skew angle calculator on page 15 and the skew adjustment process on
page 12, set the skew angle for the satellite antenna. Rotate the antenna rear bracket to the
calculated skew angle, and tighten the M8 nylon insert hex nuts using the 1/2” ring spanner. Set
the Az/El mount elevation to the approximate elevation of the satellite.

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Attach the Az/El
mount

Attach the Az/El mount to the antenna mount post. Do not secure the clamp at this time, but
allow the antenna free movement through azimuth.
Referring to the skew angle calculator on page 15 and the elevation adjustment process on
page 12, set the coarse elevation for the satellite antenna.
Referring to the azimuth adjustment process on page 13, set the coarse azimuth.

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Attach Antenna
dish to Az/El
mount

Attach the antenna reector to the Az/El mount by locating the 4 M8x20mm bolts and M8 nylon

insert hex nuts and secure using the 13mm ring spanner.

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Attach Boom to
Az/El mount

Slide the boom through the antenna reector into the bracket base. Secure the boom using 5/16”
x 3/4” hex bolts, an 8.4mm at washer and an 8.4mm spring washer. Secure rmly into place by

tightening each bolt using the 13mm ring spanner.

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Mounting the
Transceiver

Attach the transceiver to the transceiver mounting bracket using the using 4 x M6x18mm hex­socket bolts. Tighten using the 5mm hex key.

Attach the transceiver mounting bracket to the boom using 5/16” x 3/4” hex bolts, an 8.4mm at
washer and an 8.4mm spring washer. Secure rmly into place by tightening each bolt using the

13mm ring spanner.

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Pointing
Setup:

IF-L (Tx)

Transceiver /

BUC Control/

Power

RF Circuit
Setup

Transceiver / BUC

PIM

IF-L (Rx)

Frequencies:
GSC: 19707 Mhz**
IF: 1457 Mhz

RF Splitter

with DC

block

Spectrum Analyser

IF: 1457 MHz

Span: 500khz

Expected SNR: 9-13dB*

Transceiver

Rx

PIM

Rx

* - dependant on footprint location, weather conditions and look angle. SNR can read above 13dB.

** - Conrm with your service provider.

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Antenna
Adjustment

Loosen the 5 nuts on the rear of the skew adjustment plate, and rotate the antenna to the
required skew angle. Refer to page 15 to calculate skew angle for pointing the antenna.

Elevation
Adjustment

Loosen the elevation clamping bolts. Adjust the elevation as required by rotating the elevation
adjustment handle. Coarse and Fine adjustment is be achieved using the same method. After
achieving the desired elevation, tighten the clamping bolts to prevent movement. Refer to page
16 to calculate elevation angle for pointing the antenna.

Skew
Adjustment

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Coarse azimuth adjustment is performed by rotating the antenna on the mounting pole, and
tightening the 3 vertically aligned clamping bolts when a satisfactory coarse azimuth is achieved.

For ne azimuth adjustment, slightly loosen off the 3 x M8 nuts (A) located on the underside of
the Az/El Mount Assembly. Adjust the ne azimuth by turning the plasti-bolt (B) until the desired

angle is achieved. After achieving the desired azimuth, tighten the three base plate nuts (A).
Refer to page 17 to calculate azimuth angle for pointing the antenna.

Azimuth
Adjustment

A

B

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NON-PENETRATING ROOF MOUNT

Ground wire
with ring

Ground

Lug

5mm self-tapping
screw

Too t h
Washer

M6 x 16 mm
Self Tapping
Screw

Ground

Lug

Ground Wire
with Ring

Too t h
Washer

Note: Grounding wire and hardware are not
supplied for pole mount, or non penetrating roof
mount. Installation mount and associated hardware
are not supplied.

Ground Wire

Secure
Clamp

Grounding Rod

Ground Wire

Ground
Block

Coaxial Cables ( To
Transceiver)

Coaxial

Cables

(From PIM)

Note: Ground wire, secure
clamp, grounding rod, coaxial
cables and ground block are not
supplied.

IMPORTANT: All antenna systems must
be properly grounded. Typical grounding
methods are shown as examples. Tighten all
hardware securely to assure good continuity.

TO GROUNDING

ROD

WALL MOUNT

Too t h
Washer

Ground Wire
with Ring

Ground

Lug

M6
Lock
Nut

M6 x 16mm
Hex Head
Screw

TO GROUNDING

ROD

Antenna
Grounding

POLE MOUNT

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Skew
Calculation
Chart

Feed

Earth station latitude in degrees, north or south of the equator.

To calculate the required skew angle of the satellite terminal:

1. Conrm the current earth station latitude in degrees on the horizontal axis.

2. Conrm the correct curve for the delta (Δ) in degrees between the earth station longitude
and the satellite longitude.

3. Read off the vertical axis for the skew angle.

Example:
Earth station location: 001° 02’ 49” W 51° 09’ 02” N (51.151°, -001.047°)
Satellite Location: 62.6° E
Longitude Delta: (-001.047 - 62.6) = -63.55°
Skew angle: -35.5°

Skew Angle

Polarisation Chart Sign

Values (+ or -)

Northern

Hemisphere

Southern

Hemisphere

Antenna Site West of Satellite

Longitude

- +

Antenna Site East of Satellite

Longitude

+ -

FEED ROTATION

(Facing Antenna)

For + Polarisation Rotate Counter Clockwise

For - Polarisation, Rotate Clockwise

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To calculate the elevation that would incorporate the skew angle of the satellite terminal:

1. Conrm the correct curve for the longitude delta (Δ) calculated for the Skew Calculation.

2. Find latitude on the horizontal axis.

3. Find where the curve for the calculated delta intersects the latitude value.

4. Read off the vertical axis for the elevation angle.

Example:
Earth station location: 001° 02’ 49” W 51° 09’ 02” N (51.151°, -001.047°)
Satellite Location: 62.6° E
Longitude Delta: (-001.047 - 62.6) = -63.55°
Elevation angle: 7.7°

Elevation
Calculation
Chart

Earth station latitude in degrees, north or south of the equator.

Elevation

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Azimuth
Calculation
Chart

To calculate the azimuth that would incorporate the skew angle of the satellite terminal:

1. Conrm the correct curve for the delta (Δ) calculated for the Skew Calculation.

2. Find latitude on the horizontal axis.

3. Find where the curve for the calculated delta intersects the latitude value.

4. Read off the vertical axis for the azimuth angle.

Example:
Earth station location: 001° 02’ 49” W 51° 09’ 02” N (51.151°, -001.047°)
Satellite Location: 62.6° E
Longitude Delta: (-001.047 - 62.6) = -63.55°
Azimuth angle: 111°

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

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1. Transmit (Tx) IFL (N-Type)

2. Control/Power

3. Receive (Rx) IFL (N-Type)

4. Monitor Port (F-Type)

1

4

3

2

Transceiver Port

Identication

1

43

2

Transceiver
Control LEDs

1. Power:

a. Green: Power On, Rx and Tx PLL Locked
b. Red: Power On, IF Overdrive Condition
c. Red (Blinking): Power On, Rx and/or Tx PLL unlocked

2. Polarity:

a. Red: Tx = LHCP (Connect Series Antennas)
b. Green: Tx = RHCP (Connect Series Antennas)

3 & 4. Frequency Band
3 = Green, 4 = Green: Low Band Tx.
3 = Green, 4 = Red: High Band Tx.
LED 4 Colour will cycle during One Touch Commissioning (see

PIM Operators Manual)

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To ensure peak performance of the antenna system and to maintain validity of the warranty, the
user should perform a periodic inspection every 6 months or following any severe weather event.
At a minimum the following items should be inspected.

1. INSTALLATION MOUNT

• Check for loose hardware - tighten if necessary.

• Check integrity of anchor bolts or hardware securing mount to the building or
foundations.

• Check ballast of Non-Penetrating Roof Mounts - cracked or broken blocks must be
replaced.

• Check hardware and structural members for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as
needed.

2. ANTENNA BACK STRUCTURE OR AZ/EL MOUNT

• Check for loose hardware - tighten if necessary.

• Check for signs of structural damage such as bending or cracking.

• Check hardware and structural members for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as
needed.

3. REFLECTOR

• Check integrity of bolts securing reector to back structure or Az/El mount. Tighten any
loose hardware.

• Check for signs of damage such as cracking. Inspect reector face for impact damage.

• Check hardware for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as needed.

4. FEED SUPPORT STRUCTURE

• Check for loose hardware - tighten if necessary.

• Check for signs of structural damage such as bending.

• Check hardware and structural members for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as
needed.

5. FEED & RF COMPONENTS

• Check for loose hardware - tighten if necessary.

• Check hardware for signs of corrosion - repair or replace as needed.

• Check feed lens or window for damage or signs of leaking.

• Check waveguide ange connections between feed and RF electronics.

6. ELECTRICAL

• Check for loose cables and connectors - tighten if necessary.

• Check for tight grounding connections.

• Check cables for weathering or cracks.

Periodic
Maintenance

Pointing with
Skew

Pointing an antenna that has no skew adjustment requires moving the antenna once through
azimuth, centring on the peak, and moving the antenna once through elevation and centring
on the peak. Pointing an antenna that has skew adjustment applied will require an iterative
approach to passing through the elevation at different azimuth values, and calculating the
azimuth value where the elevation signal was strongest.

1. Azimuth sweep locates signal peak.

2. At azimuth peak, elevation sweep
locates signal peak.

1. Azimuth sweep locates signal peak.

2. At azimuth peak, elevation sweep
misses signal peak.

3. Iterative azimuth/elevation sweeps

are required.

No Skew With Skew

Paradigm Communication Systems Ltd.
Paradigm House, 14 Wilsom Road
Alton, Hampshire, UK
GU34 2PP
[phone]
[e-mail]