Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Type ES73
7.3-MeterESA
7.3-MeterEarth Station Antenna
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
How to Use This Manual Getting Started
Installation Procedures Operation Preventive
7.3-MeterEarth Station Antenna
Introduction
Introduction
Proprietary Data Information and Assistance
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Notice Technical Assistance
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How to Use This Manual
Overview Content
How to Use This Manual
Getting Started
Overview Warnings
Getting Started
Tool
Recommended Tools
Size
Quantity
Reporting Equipment Loss or Damage
Parts Verification
Reporting Visible Loss or Damage Reporting
Concealed Damage Inventory Equipment Received
Getting Started
Returning Equipment Step Step Step Step Step
Installation Procedures
Installation Procedures
Overview Foundation Preparation
Use Felt Marker Before After
A-325Tensioning Step Step Step Step Step Step
Tensioning Tensioning
Installation Procedures
Tripod Ground Mount Assembly Azimuth Beam
Assembly Step Step Step
Installation Procedures
Support Legs Assembly Step Step
Installation Procedures
•Use 7/8 x 2-1/4in 57 mm bolts and nuts Figure
Installation Procedures
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Installation Procedures
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•Use 7/8 x 2-1/4in 57 mm bolts and nuts
Installation Procedures
Panning Frame Assembly Step
Installation Procedures
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•Use 7/8 x 2-1/4in 57 mm hardware
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Installation Procedures
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Installation Procedures
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•Use 7/8 x 2-1/4in 57 mm hardware
Installation Procedures
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•Use 7/8 x 2-1/4in 57 mm hardware
Elevation Axis Assembly
Installation Procedures
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Figure
Installation Procedures
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•Use 7/8 x 2-1/4in 57 mm bolt, flatwasher and nut
Installation Procedures
Elevation Jackscrew Assembly Step Step
Installation Procedures
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Azimuth Jackscrew Assembly Step Step
Mount Assembly Step Step
Installation Procedures
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Installation Procedures
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Figure 32A Figure 32B
Installation Procedures
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Installation Procedures
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Figure 35A
Reflector Subreflector Feed Assembly
Feed/Waveguide Assembly Step Step
Installation Procedures
Installation Procedures
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Installation Procedures
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Installation Procedures
•Insert bolts from feed horn to mounting pipe
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Installation Procedures
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•Use 1/2 x 2 in 51 mm bolts, lockwashers and nuts
Installation Procedures
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Reflector Backstructure Assembly Step
Installation Procedures
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Installation Procedures
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Installation Procedures
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Installation Procedures
•Use 1/2 x 1-1/2in 38 mm bolt, lockwasher and nut
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Subreflector Strut Assembly Step
Installation Procedures
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Installation Procedures
Installation Procedures
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Installation Procedures
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Installation Procedures
Reflector to Ground Mount Assembly Step Step
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Installation Procedures
Installation Procedures
Subreflector Assembly and Adjustment Step Step
Installation Procedures
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Installation Procedures
Cross-AxisGrounding Kit Step
Installation Procedures
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Operation
Overview Acquiring A Satellite
Operation
The following steps provide the procedure for acquiring a satellite
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Operation
Move the antenna in azimuth to obtain a null, then move ± in elevation to obtain a large peak signal. If not, move the antenna in the opposite azimuth direction through the peak and again move ± in elevation to obtain a large peak signal. If a larger peak is not found, you were on the main lobe
Step Step Step
Operation
Step
Figure 4-5:Optimum Polarization Setting
Operation
Figure 4-4:Maximizing Odd Transponders
Operation
Subreflector Adjustment
Preventive Maintenance
Overview General Cleaning Electrical Parts
Preventive Maintenance
Mechanical Parts Inspection Local Control/Motor
Drive Controller
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Antenna
and minus direction from the local control/motor drive controller at least once every three months during antenna down time. Check the mechanical limit switches provided at the end points stop the antenna and feed movement, and limit travel to prevent struc- tural interference and damage. Check the mechanical limit switches for corrosion and water entry and the arm on each feed limit switch for free movement without binding. Be certain both feed rotation limit switch arms are not distorted and ride centrally on the actuating cam to open their corresponding limit switch
Preventive Maintenance
Drive System Voltage and Current Checks Step Step
Preventive Maintenance
Step
Preventive Maintenance
Turn the AZIMUTH EAST/WEST switch to either position and while the antenna is rotat- ing, carefully use a clamp on ammeter in accordance with the ammeter manufacturer’s instructions to take current readings off each of the three conductors phases connect- ed to the load side of the azimuth drive motor circuit breaker. Record the current draw in the equipment log and compare the readings to the reference values entered in the installation/acceptance check off. If the readings differ by more than five percent, refer to appropriate troubleshooting information and perform applicable corrective action. Then take voltage readings off each of the three conductors; the readings should agree with each other—withintwo percent
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Preservation of Component Parts Aluminum Parts
Galvanized Surfaces Lubrication
Preventive Maintenance
Jackscrews/Motors Gear Motor/Housing Fill Drain
Requirements
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Lubrication Chart
6 7 8
5 9 10
High-SpeedAntenna Lubrication Points
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Medium-SpeedAntenna Lubrication Points
5 9 10
6 7 8