Drive System
Voltage and
Current Checks
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
•Check security of antenna mounting and interconnecting assembly hardware. Be cer-
tain all electrical grounding connections (including
•Examine painted aluminum and galvanized surfaces and
At the conclusion of the installation procedure and prior to turning the system over to the station facility, an installation acceptance
Approximately every three months and during a period of down time, disconnect as applicable the RF transmitter and all power supplies. The main disconnect switch in the main load center box at the antenna site must be in the ON position and the detachable
Open the outer local control/motor drive controller door at the antenna site to gain access to the conductors supplying power to the azimuth, elevation and polarization drive motors. Turn the primary power disconnect switch to the ON position.
Turn the Az/El speed switch to the FAST position. Turn the AZIMUTH EAST/WEST switch to either position and while the antenna is rotating, carefully use a
Repeat preceding step (3) with the AZIMUTH EAST/WEST switch in the alternate oper- ating position.
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