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Hughes AN6-098P Important safety information, Types of warnings used in this manual, Danger

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Important safety information

Important safety information

Types of warnings used in this manual

For your safety and protection, read this entire installation manual before you attempt to install the satellite antenna. In particular, read this safety section carefully. Keep this safety information where you can refer to it if necessary.

This section introduces the various types of warnings used in this manual to alert you to possible safety hazards.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a situation or practice that might result in property damage.

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Hughes AN6-098P installation manual Important safety information, Types of warnings used in this manual, Danger

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1037312-0001Revision A March HN SystemTrademarks Copyright 2007 Hughes Network Systems, LLCImportant safety information Types of warnings used in this manualDANGER Feed support tube Transmitter Reflector back side Safety alert labels on the antenna assemblyDANGER Antenna installation safetyprocedures 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 Chapter Figuresxiii Chapter31. Securing the feed horn clamp ChapterChapter ChapterTables 1037312-0001Revision A TablesChapter ChapterTables 1037312-0001Revision A About this document Scope and audience Organizationxvii xviii Related publications Revision recordOverview ChapterChapter 1 Overview 1037312-0001Revision A The model AN6-098Pantenna 12.Connect cables to the ODU - Chapter Antenna installation summary7.Install the antenna reflector - Chapter 9.Install the radio assemblyInstallation Guide Tasks related to antenna installationSelecting the installation site Installing the antenna mountDW60xx, and DW40xx Domestic Installations Chapter 1 Overview 1037312-0001Revision A Antenna parts and required tools ChapterTools on page Antenna kit components Related componentsTwo antenna kits for two radio types Inspecting the antenna parts Antenna kit2 boxes Az/El and reflector bracket assembly Description of main componentsFigure 4 Antenna reflector feed support tube Figure 7 Feed horn and waveguide transition Feed horn with protective packing materialWaveguide transition Upper bracket Lower bracket Figure 8 Radio assembly mounting adapterRadio assembly types J-typeradio assemblyVertical 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 Comments Small hardware parts listsPart Quantity1-inchinside diameter O-ring Hardware size ToolsTool DetailsAssembling the antenna Determining the pointing valuesChapter torque General instructions for assembling the antennaFastener MaximumFigure 14 Making sure the mast is plumb Side viewTop 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 Installing a J-typeradio assembly ChapterThis chapter includes 3.Separate the end of the waveguide from the shim Vertical shim in place 4. Remove the horizontal shim and O-ringTRIA Horizontal 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-ringgrooveRadio assembly TRIA Make sure the O-ringremains in the O-ringgrooveFeed horn See Figure 4. Tighten the nuts Upper mounting bracket This completes installation of the radio assembly5. Tighten the four bolts 1/4-20x 0.75-inch carriage boltsPage Chapter Installing a cradle-typeradio assemblyFeed horn O-ring Attaching the feed hornInstalling the radio assembly Screws and washersFigure 35 O-ringin groove Mounting adapter Feed support tube This completes installation of the radio assembly4. Tighten the bolts securely 5/16-18× 2.5-inchCalculating the radio polarization setting Setting polarization for the cradle-typeradioSetting the radio polarization Chapter Cabling and connectionsPrevious cabling work Cable Connectors, Ground Blocks and Ground BlockRouting the cables at the ODU Transmit cable marked with BLUE tapeTransmitter Ground connection Transmit cable Connecting the transmit and receive cablesFigure 41 Transmit connector - J-typeradio Figure 42 Transmit connector - cradle-typeradio4. If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties 4.If necessary, secure the cable with cable ties Fine elevation adjustment on page Pointing the antennaAdjusting the antenna on page Setting coarse elevation on pageUsing the installation software Peaking the signal descriptionAntenna pointing overview Outdoor pointing interface Prerequisites for antenna pointingFigure 46 OPI Adjusting the antenna ½-inchwrench Figure 49 Setting coarse elevation Fine elevation adjustment nutsElevation 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