Hughes AN6-098P installation manual General instructions for assembling the antenna

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General instructions for assembling the antenna

In this manual, installation software refers to installation, pointing, and commissioning software accessed through the IDU, which works in conjunction with SBC.

Before proceeding, use the installation software to determine the initial values to use for setting azimuth, elevation, and polarization. Record these values and keep them handy for reference as you install and point the antenna. To use the installation software, follow the instructions in the IDU installation manual for commissioning the IDU.

Before you assemble the antenna, read these important instructions:

Mast – The mast must be installed before you can install the antenna. For information on antenna mounting methods, see the HN System Antenna Site Preparation and Mount Installation Guide (1035678-0001). The mast must have an outside diameter of 2-38inches (2.375 inches).

Sequence of steps – When you assemble the antenna, follow the instructions in this chapter in the order they are presented.

Tightening hardware– Do not tighten any nuts or other hardware until you are instructed to do so. (See also the next item, Torque.)

Torque – To ensure successful installation of the antenna, you must tighten all nuts and socket-head cap screws to the maximum torque values shown in Table 6. This is a critical requirement.

Table 6: Torque specifications

Fastener

Maximum

torque

 

 

 

¼-inch bolts

6 ft-lb

5/16-inch bolts

15 ft-lb

 

 

¼-20 thread-cutting screws used to

10 ft-lb

secure reflector bracket to reflector

 

 

 

No. 6-32 and M4 socket-head cap

15 inch-lb

screws

 

For bolts that use a split lock washer, tighten the bolt until the washer is flattened, but do not tighten the bolt further. When the washer is flattened, this indicates that sufficient torque has been applied.

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Contents HN System Copyright 2007 Hughes Network Systems, LLC Important safety information Types of warnings used in this manualSafety alert labels on the antenna assembly Antenna installation safety Important safety information 1037312-0001 Revision a Vii Viii Contents Chapter Assembling the antenna Chapter Pointing the antenna Xii Figures Xiv Tables Xvi About this document Scope and audience OrganizationRelated publications Revision record Overview Model AN6-098P antenna Hughes model AN6-098P .98 m satellite antenna with radioAntenna installation summary Connect cables to the ODU Chapter Point the antenna ChapterSelecting the installation site Tasks related to antenna installationInstalling the antenna mount DW60xx, and DW40xx Domestic Installations Overview 1037312-0001 Revision a Antenna parts and required tools Antenna kit components Related componentsInspecting the antenna parts Antenna kitDescription of main components Antenna reflector The antenna reflector is shown in Figure Feed support tubes two types Feed horn and waveguide transition Radio assembly mounting adapter Radio assembly types Type radio assemblySee Installing a shim for vertical transmit polarization on Cradle-like rotation of the cradle-type radio assembly Small hardware parts lists Part Quantity CommentsPart Quantity Comments Lists the tools required to install and point the antenna ToolsAssembling the antenna Determining the pointing valuesGeneral instructions for assembling the antenna Installing the Az/El and reflector bracket assembly Side viewAz/El and reflector bracket assembly on the mast Reflector in correct position for installation Attaching the reflectorMounting the reflector on the reflector bracket Installing the feed support tube Attaching feed rods to the reflectorSecuring the feed support tube Reflector Support tubeTightening nuts on feed rods and feed support tube Assembling the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision a Installing a J-type radio assembly Installing a shim for vertical transmit polarization Shim location next to TriaRemove the horizontal shim and O-ring Direction of Tria rotation for vertical polarization Horizontal polarization Installing the radio assembly Attaching the upper mounting bracketAttaching the feed horn and transition to the radio assembly Make sure the O-ring remains in the O-ring groove Mounting the radio assembly on the feed support tube Securing the feed horn clamp arrowTighten the nuts Tighten the four bolts Installing a J-type radio assembly 1037312-0001 Revision a Installing a cradle-type radio assembly Attaching the feed horn and radio assembly Attaching the feed hornRing in groove Tighten the bolts securely Setting polarization for the cradle-type radio Calculating the radio polarization settingSetting the radio polarization Rear circular bracket with polarization scaleCabling and connections Previous cabling workTransmit and receive cable configurations Routing the cables at the ODUGround screw on J-type radio assembly arrow Ground connectionConnecting the transmit and receive cables Transmit cableIf necessary, secure the cable with cable ties Receive connector J-type radio Pointing the antenna Antenna pointing overview OPI optional pointing tool OPI Adjusting the antenna Zi mPolarization lockdown Nuts Elevation scale Follow the instructions in the order they are presented Fine elevation adjustment Receive pointing Fine elevation adjustmentPolarization adjustment on the antenna Azimuth adjustments on the antenna If no signal is present Peaking the signal procedure Isolating the transmit signal Manual ACP testPointing the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision a Check for safety labels and signs Final stepsPointing the antenna 1037312-0001 Revision a Acronyms and abbreviations Acronyms and abbreviations 1037312-0001 Revision a Index Lower Index 1037312-0001 Revision a Index 1037312-0001 Revision a

AN6-098P specifications

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