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Hughes AN6-098P installation manual

Models: AN6-098P

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•Do not work in high wind or rain or if a storm, lightning, or other adverse weather conditions are present or approaching.

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•Do not work in high wind or rain or if a storm, lightning, or other adverse weather conditions are present or approaching.

•Do not attempt to assemble, move, or mount the antenna on a windy day. Even a slight wind can unexpectedly create strong, unexpected forces on the antenna surface.

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Hughes AN6-098P installation manual

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HN System 1037312-0001Revision A MarchCopyright 2007 Hughes Network Systems, LLC TrademarksImportant safety information Types of warnings used in this manualDANGER Safety alert labels on the antenna assembly Feed support tube Transmitter Reflector back sideDANGER 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 ChapterChapter ChapterChapter 31. Securing the feed horn clampChapter TablesChapter Tables 1037312-0001Revision ATables 1037312-0001Revision A About this document Scope and audience Organizationxvii Related publications Revision record xviiiOverview ChapterChapter 1 Overview 1037312-0001Revision A The model AN6-098Pantenna 9.Install the radio assembly Antenna installation summary7.Install the antenna reflector - Chapter 12.Connect cables to the ODU - ChapterInstalling the antenna mount Tasks related to antenna installationSelecting the installation site Installation GuideDW60xx, 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 Description of main components Az/El and reflector bracket assemblyFigure 4 Antenna reflector feed support tube Figure 7 Feed horn and waveguide transition Feed horn with protective packing materialWaveguide transition Figure 8 Radio assembly mounting adapter Upper bracket Lower bracketRadio 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 Quantity Small hardware parts listsPart Comments1-inchinside diameter O-ring Details ToolsTool Hardware sizeAssembling the antenna Determining the pointing valuesChapter Maximum General instructions for assembling the antennaFastener torqueFigure 14 Making sure the mast is plumb Side viewTop view Reflector bracket Az/El mount assembly Top canister nut 1 ofAttaching the reflector 4.Partially tighten the screws Installing the feed support tube Figure 18 Attaching feed rods to the reflectorSecuring 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 Horizontal shim in place 4. Remove the horizontal shim and O-ringTRIA 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 Installing the radio assembly Attaching the upper mounting bracketWaveguide transition O-ringgroove O-ringRadio assembly TRIA Make sure the O-ringremains in the O-ringgrooveFeed horn See Figure 4. Tighten the nuts 1/4-20x 0.75-inch carriage bolts This completes installation of the radio assembly5. Tighten the four bolts Upper mounting bracketPage Installing a cradle-typeradio assembly ChapterScrews and washers Attaching the feed hornInstalling the radio assembly Feed horn O-ringFigure 35 O-ringin groove 5/16-18× 2.5-inch This completes installation of the radio assembly4. Tighten the bolts securely Mounting adapter Feed support tubeSetting polarization for the cradle-typeradio Calculating the radio polarization settingSetting the radio polarization Cable Connectors, Ground Blocks and Ground Block Cabling and connectionsPrevious cabling work ChapterRouting the cables at the ODU Transmit cable marked with BLUE tapeTransmitter Ground connection Connecting the transmit and receive cables Transmit cableFigure 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 Setting coarse elevation on page Pointing the antennaAdjusting the antenna on page Fine elevation adjustment on pageUsing the installation software Peaking the signal descriptionAntenna pointing overview Prerequisites for antenna pointing Outdoor pointing interfaceFigure 46 OPI Adjusting the antenna ½-inchwrench Figure 49 Setting coarse elevation Fine elevation adjustment nutsElevation scale Fine elevation adjustment Receive pointing Figure 50 Fine elevation adjustmentgiven by the installation software 2.Prepare to make azimuth adjustments as follows If no signal is present Peaking the signal procedure Isolating the transmit signal Manual ACP test1.Initiate a manual ACP test Check for safety labels and signs Final stepsPage Acronyms and abbreviations Page Index Page Page Index 1037312-0001Revision A