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Andrew 3.7-Meter Earth Station Antenna manual Operation, 1:Pure Noise Signal on Spectrum Analyzer

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Figure 4-1: Pure Noise Signal on Spectrum Analyzer

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Andrew 3.7-Meter Earth Station Antenna manual Operation, 1:Pure Noise Signal on Spectrum Analyzer

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Installation, Operation and Maintenance 3.7-MeterESA3.7-MeterEarth Station Antenna Type ES37Table of Contents Table of ContentsInstallation Procedures Operation Preventive MaintenanceIntroduction Introduction3.7-MeterEarth Station Antenna Customer Service Center Proprietary Data Information and AssistanceNotice Technical Assistance 24-hourTechnical AssistanceHow to Use This Manual Overview ContentHow to Use This Manual Getting Started Overview WarningsGetting Started Recommended Tools ToolSize QuantityParts Verification Reporting Equipment Loss or DamageReporting Visible Loss or Damage Reporting Concealed Damage Inventory Equipment ReceivedReturning Equipment Step Step Step Step Step Getting StartedInstallation Sequence Checklist Site Preparation Ground Mount Assembly For MPK Types OnlyGetting Started For MPJK Types Only Main Reflector Assembly Getting StartedEnclosure Assembly Reflector-To-Mount Assembly Getting StartedSubreflector Feed System ‰Adjust subreflector ‰Tighten adjustment hardwareGetting Started ‰Preassemble subreflector weldmentInstallation Procedures Installation ProceduresOverview Foundation Preparation A-325Tensioning Step Step Step Step Step Step Use Felt Marker Before AfterTensioning Tensioning Installation ProceduresMount Unpacking Assembly Using a Crane Installation ProceduresStep Step Step Step Installation ProceduresStep Step 6 Step Installation ProceduresAssembly Without a Crane Step Step Installation ProceduresStep Installation ProceduresFigure 3-6a:Manual Lift Figure 3-6b:Manual Lift Step Step 5 Step Installation ProceduresMotorizable Pedestal Ground Mount Assembly Step Step Step StepInstallation Procedures Installation Procedures Figure 3-8d:Ground Mount Assembly Tiller Arm HardwareManual Pedestal Ground Mount Assembly Step Step Installation ProceduresStep Step Installation ProceduresInstallation Procedures Figure 3-12:Azimuth Tiller Arm - Final AssemblyStep Figure 3-13:Elevation and Azimuth StrutsInstallation Procedures Figure 3-14 Azimuth Strut AssemblyStep Step Step Installation Procedures Figure 3-16:Azimuth Pivot AssemblyFigure 3-17a:Azimuth Strut Assembly - Front StepInstallation Procedures Figure 3-17b:Azimuth Strut Assembly - RearInstallation Procedures Step StepFigure 3-20: Bracket-SupportPlates Top View Installation Procedures StepFigure 3-21a:Elevation Strut Bracket Figure 3-21b:Elevation Strut BracketManual Actuator Assembly Step Step Step Installation ProceduresManual Actuator Assembly Removal Step Step Step Motorizable Pedestal Ground Mount Assembly StepInstallation Procedures Step Step Step StepInstallation Procedures Figure 3-25a:Jack Unscrew ProcedureStep Step Figure 3-24:Jack AttachmentInstallation Procedures Step Step Step StepFigure 3-25b Azimuth Jack Attachment Installation Procedures Figure 3-27:Elevation Pivot Bracket AssemblyStep Step Figure 3-28a:Elevation JackStep 10 Step Step Step Step Installation ProceduresEmbedded Pipe Ground Mount Assembly Step Installation ProceduresStep Elevation/Azimuth Strut Assembly Step Installation ProceduresInstallation Procedures StepFigure 3-29e Elevation Strut Attachment Installation Procedures Step StepFigure 3-29g:Azimuth Strut/Pointer Attachment Installation Procedures Figure 3-29i:Fine Azimuth Adjustment AttachmentStep Reflector Unpacking Step Step Installation ProceduresInstallation Procedures Step Step Step StepFigure 3-30b:Export Pack Figure 3-30c:Unpacking Step Step Step Step Assembly Step Step Installation ProceduresInstallation Procedures Step StepFigure 3-32:Seam Bolt Insertions VERY IMPORTANT VEN, BUT INSERTED BY HANDInstallation Procedures StepInstallation Procedures StepFigure 3-33c:Alignment Bolt Insertions Installation Procedures Figure 3-34a:Mounting Ring PlacementStep Installation Procedures Step StepMount the front P/N 202790 and back hub-mountingring P/N 49965 to the reflector with the appropriate hardware as shown in Figures 3-35aand b Alignment Test Step Step Step Step NOTE: A 1/16 inch gap is permittedInstallation Procedures Enclosure Pedestal Mount Only Step Installation ProceduresInstallation Procedures VERY IMPORTANTStep Figure 3-39a:Enclosure HardwareInstallation Procedures Figure 3-40:Backing Rod AssemblyStep Step Step Reflector-to-MountAssembly Using a Crane Step Installation ProceduresStep Installation Procedures Step Step StepFigure 3-44a:Crane Lift Without a Crane Step Step Installation ProceduresInstallation Procedures Step StepFigure 3-46:Reflector to Mount Installation Procedures Step StepFigure 3-47 Enclosure Bracket Step Step 8 Step Step Installation ProceduresInstallation Procedures Figure 3-50a:Reflector to MountReflector-to-Mount Assembly Embedded Pipe Ground Mount StepInstallation Procedures Subreflector Step Installation ProceduresInstallation Procedures Figure 3-52b:Subreflector Strut AssemblyStep Installation Procedures Figure 3-53b:Subreflector AssemblyFigure 3-53c Subreflector Assembly StepInstallation Procedures StepFigure 3-54a:Subreflector Attachment Assembly Step Step Step Step Subreflector Struts Embedded Pipe Ground MountInstallation Procedures Subreflector Adjustment Step Step Step Step Step Installation ProceduresInstallation Procedures Step Step StepFigure 3-56:Subreflector Alignment Step Step Step Feed System Installation ProceduresOperation Overview Acquiring A Satellite Step Step StepOperation Step Step Step StepFigure 4-1:Pure Noise Signal on Spectrum Analyzer OperationThe following steps provide the procedure for acquiring a satellite Step Step Step StepOperation If the signal amplitude diminishes and does not increase position B to the level noted when the antenna was peaked on the side lobe, the antenna is moving away from the main beam; reverse the direction of the antenna movement Step Step Step StepOperation Figure 4-6:Optimum Polarization Setting StepOperation Figure 4-5:Maximizing Odd TranspondersEmbedded Pipe Ground Mount Elevation Adjustment Step Step Azimuth Adjustment Step ConclusionManual Actuator Assembly Removal Step Step Step OperationSubreflector Adjustment OperationPreventive Maintenance Overview General Cleaning Electrical PartsPreventive Maintenance Mechanical Parts Inspection Local Control/Motor Drive ControllerPreventive Maintenance Antenna Preventive MaintenancePreventive Maintenance •Operate the azimuth and elevation drives as well as the feed rotation in both the plusDrive System Voltage and Current Checks Step Step Preventive MaintenanceStep Bearing Pad Adjustment Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Pedestal MountPreventive Maintenance Preservation of Component Parts Aluminum Parts Galvanized Surfaces LubricationPreventive Maintenance Jackscrews/Motors Gear Motor/Housing Fill Drain RequirementsPreventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Table 5-1:Antenna Lubrication Chart