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Hughes AN6-098P installation manual Antenna parts and required tools, Chapter, Tools on page

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Antenna parts and required tools

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Antenna parts and required tools

This chapter describes the parts provided in the model AN6-098P antenna kit. It includes the following sections:

•Antenna kit components on page 8

•Radio assembly types on page 15

•Small hardware parts lists on page 18

•Tools on page 20

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Hughes AN6-098P installation manual Antenna parts and required tools, Chapter, Tools on page

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1037312-0001Revision A March HN SystemTrademarks Copyright 2007 Hughes Network Systems, LLCTypes of warnings used in this manual Important safety informationDANGER Feed support tube Transmitter Reflector back side Safety alert labels on the antenna assemblyprocedures Antenna installation safetyDANGER DANGERDo not work in high wind or rain or if a storm, lightning, or other adverse weather conditions are present or approaching Observe these precautions to avoid exposure to RF radiation, a potential safety hazard viii Contents Chapter Chapter Contents 1037312-0001Revision A xiii FiguresChapter ChapterChapter ChapterChapter 31. Securing the feed horn clampChapter TablesChapter Tables 1037312-0001Revision ATables 1037312-0001Revision A Scope and audience Organization About this documentxvii xviii Related publications Revision recordChapter OverviewChapter 1 Overview 1037312-0001Revision A The model AN6-098Pantenna 7.Install the antenna reflector - Chapter Antenna installation summary9.Install the radio assembly 12.Connect cables to the ODU - ChapterSelecting the installation site Tasks related to antenna installationInstalling the antenna mount Installation GuideDW60xx, and DW40xx Domestic Installations Chapter 1 Overview 1037312-0001Revision A Chapter Antenna parts and required toolsTools on page Related components Antenna kit componentsTwo antenna kits for two radio types Antenna kit Inspecting the antenna parts2 boxes Az/El and reflector bracket assembly Description of main componentsFigure 4 Antenna reflector feed support tube Feed horn with protective packing material Figure 7 Feed horn and waveguide transitionWaveguide transition Upper bracket Lower bracket Figure 8 Radio assembly mounting adapterJ-typeradio assembly Radio assembly typesVertical shim kit if required Cradle-typeradio assembly Figure 12 illustrates the cradle-type radio assembly. The main parts of the radio assembly are mounted on two circular brackets so they can be rotated, similar to the movement of a cradle, to set the polarization of the feed horn. The arrows in Figure 13 indicate how the radio assembly can be rotated Page Part Small hardware parts listsQuantity Comments1-inchinside diameter O-ring Tool ToolsDetails Hardware sizeDetermining the pointing values Assembling the antennaChapter Fastener General instructions for assembling the antennaMaximum torqueSide view Figure 14 Making sure the mast is plumbTop view Top canister nut 1 of Reflector bracket Az/El mount assemblyAttaching the reflector 4.Partially tighten the screws Figure 18 Attaching feed rods to the reflector Installing the feed support tubeSecuring the feed support tube Tightening the hardware Tighten the hardware as follows Page Chapter Installing a J-typeradio assemblyThis chapter includes 3.Separate the end of the waveguide from the shim TRIA 4. Remove the horizontal shim and O-ringHorizontal shim in place Vertical shim in place5.Install the vertical shim and O-ringin the same location. Because of its shape and alignment pins on the transmit/receive isolation assembly TRIA, the vertical shim can only be installed in the position shown in Figure 24 upper right photo. Note the position of the alignment pins. Likewise, the horizontal shim can only be installed in one position 8.Insert and tighten the four Allen screws Attaching the upper mounting bracket Installing the radio assemblyO-ring Waveguide transition O-ringgrooveMake sure the O-ringremains in the O-ringgroove Radio assembly TRIAFeed horn See Figure 4. Tighten the nuts 5. Tighten the four bolts This completes installation of the radio assembly1/4-20x 0.75-inch carriage bolts Upper mounting bracketPage Chapter Installing a cradle-typeradio assemblyInstalling the radio assembly Attaching the feed hornScrews and washers Feed horn O-ringFigure 35 O-ringin groove 4. Tighten the bolts securely This completes installation of the radio assembly5/16-18× 2.5-inch Mounting adapter Feed support tubeCalculating the radio polarization setting Setting polarization for the cradle-typeradioSetting the radio polarization Previous cabling work Cabling and connectionsCable Connectors, Ground Blocks and Ground Block ChapterTransmit cable marked with BLUE tape Routing the cables at the ODUTransmitter Ground connection Transmit cable Connecting the transmit and receive cablesFigure 42 Transmit connector - cradle-typeradio Figure 41 Transmit connector - J-typeradio4. If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties 4.If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties Adjusting the antenna on page Pointing the antennaSetting coarse elevation on page Fine elevation adjustment on pagePeaking the signal description Using the installation softwareAntenna pointing overview Outdoor pointing interface Prerequisites for antenna pointingFigure 46 OPI Adjusting the antenna ½-inchwrench Fine elevation adjustment nuts Figure 49 Setting coarse elevationElevation scale Figure 50 Fine elevation adjustment Fine elevation adjustment Receive pointinggiven by the installation software 2.Prepare to make azimuth adjustments as follows If no signal is present Peaking the signal procedure Manual ACP test Isolating the transmit signal1.Initiate a manual ACP test Final steps Check for safety labels and signsPage Acronyms and abbreviations Page Index Page Page Index 1037312-0001Revision A