Andrew 9.3-Meter ESA manual Overview Foundation Preparation, Installation Procedures

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Installation Procedures

Overview

Foundation Preparation

This section provides installation procedures for the 9.3-Meter Andrew Earth Station Antenna. The installation procedures include instructions on the following antenna com- ponents:

Mount

Reflector-to-Mount Assembly

Reflector

Subreflector

Enclosure

Feed System (C-band)

Before beginning the installation process on the ground mount assembly, ensure that the foundation has been prepared. Foundation specifications are provided by Andrew and may be used as a reference by civil engineering personnel when preparing the foundation for local soil conditions. These specifications are available before the ship- ment arrives by contacting the Customer Service Center or your Account Manager.

Foundation should be dimensioned as detailed in Figure 1.

Sweep foundation clear of any dirt or debris.

To ensure smooth surface for mount, scrape foundation pads as shown in Figure 2.

Studs should extend 3 in. above the ground and are 7/8 in. in diameter

Apply stick wax to stud threads to ease later connections.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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Contents Meter ESA Table of Contents Meter Earth Station Antenna IntroductionCustomer Service Center Proprietary Data Information and Assistance TechnicalOverview Content How to Use This ManualOverview Getting StartedRecommended Tools Tool Size QuantityGetting Started Returning Equipment Step Installation Procedures Overview Foundation PreparationTensioning Step 1b A-325 Tensioning For bolts over four diametersTripod Ground Mount Assembly Azimuth Beam Step Step Support Legs Assembly Step Step 20008A Step Panning Frame Assembly Step X 3 LG mm 200031A Flatwashers Azimuth Pivot Assembly 301786 Azimuth Jack Screw Assembly Step Step Step Elevation Jackscrew Assembly Step Step Grounding Cable Attachment Step Step Installation Procedures Step Jack Tripod Assembly Step Reflector Assembly Step Step Step Step Subreflector Assembly Step Step Theodolite Assembly Installation Step Step Theodolite Leveling Step Step Theodolite Centering Step Theodolite Height Adjustment Reflector Panel Adjustment Step Installation Procedures Subreflector Adjustment Step Subreflector Offset Tilt Adjustment Step Offset Operating Angle Top Stud Nut AdjustmentInstallation Procedures Step Overview Acquiring a Satellite OperationStep Polarization at 45 degrees from Optimum Setting Maximizing Odd Transponders Subreflector Adjustment Overview General Cleaning Electrical Parts Preventive MaintenancePreventive Maintenance Antenna Preventive Maintenance Drive System Voltage Current Checks Step Step Preventive Maintenance Jackscrews/Motors Gear Motor/Housing Fill Drain Requirements Lubrication Chart High-Speed Antenna Lubrication Points Medium-Speed Antenna Lubrication Points Appendix ‘A’ Appendix ‘B’